Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (0) for stirring or storing paint contained in at least one cylindrical container (1). The system (0) includes at least one series (2×1; 2×2) of cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2) regularly aligned on at least one mounting (31, 32), wherein the cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2) have mutually parallel, inclined axes. At least one cylindrical roller (2a1; 2a2) from two adjacent cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2) is rotated about its axis by a drive system (4), the distance (d1, d2) between two adjacent cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2) being less than or equal to the diameter of a cylindrical container (1), such that the cylindrical surface of said container can bear on the cylindrical surface of two adjacent cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (0) for stirring or storing paint contained in at least one cylindrical container (1). The system (0) includes at least one series (2×1; 2×2) of cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2) regularly aligned on at least one mounting (31, 32), wherein the cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2) have mutually parallel, inclined axes. At least one cylindrical roller (2a1; 2a2) from two adjacent cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2) is rotated about its axis by a drive system (4), the distance (d1, d2) between two adjacent cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2) being less than or equal to the diameter of a cylindrical container (1), such that the cylindrical surface of said container can bear on the cylindrical surface of two adjacent cylindrical rollers (2a1, 2b1; 2a2, 2b2).

Abstract: A stirring device (50) for fitting to measuring-out lids that include a central orifice and that can be adapted to cylindrical paint pots with a top opening. This device is composed of two parts in different plastic materials joined together by means of an assembly system (30), the first part being a modifiable, interchangeable drive system (10) mounted to rotate in the central orifice, and the second part being a stirring system of the shaft and stirrer-blade type (20) that can be adapted to the size of the pot.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a paint can having a tubular cylindrical sidewall, an open top and an outwardly protruding rim around the open top and in which the rim has a downwardly facing angular surface. The cover assembly includes a lid dimensioned to overlie the open top of the paint can. The lid includes a spout for pouring paint from the paint can. At least two spaced apart resilient locking tabs are attached to the paint can which automatically engage the downwardly facing annular surface of the rim as the lid is positioned onto the top of the paint can thereby locking the lid to the paint can. A release lever attached to each locking tab enables the lid to be removed from the paint can when desired.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a paint can having an annular sidewall and an annular chime extending radially inwardly from the sidewall adjacent an open end of the can. The cover assembly includes a lid dimensioned to overlie the open end of the can. A conical resilient seal is attached to an underside of the lid. The seal is dimensioned so that, with the lid positioned over the open end of the can and locked to the can, the seal engages an inner annular edge of the chime. A snap-in locking ring detachably secures the seal to the lid.

Abstract: A paint stirring machine of the type driven by stirrer lids, on each of which is mounted a paint can, the stirrer lids being suspended by supports with lateral slide-rails on shelves (3) of the machine and individually driven by a front meshing pinion engaged on a rotating endless screw of the shelf, the machine including two vertical posts (1) supporting the shelves, one of the posts including, enclosed in a housing, the assembly of pulleys and belt driving the closed lids in a housing, the assembly of pulleys and belts driving the endless screws of the shelves. Furthermore, the endless screw bearings (19) and the assembly of pulleys and belts driving the endless screws are pre-assembled adjusted on the corresponding post (1).

Abstract: A stirring device (50) for fitting to measuring-out lids that include a central orifice and that can be adapted to cylindrical paint pots with a top opening. This device is composed of two parts in different plastic materials joined together by means of an assembly system (30), the first part being a modifiable, interchangeable drive system (10) mounted to rotate in the central orifice, and the second part being a stirring system of the shaft and stirrer-blade type (20) that can be adapted to the size of the pot.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a paint can having an annular sidewall and an annular chime extending radially inwardly from the sidewall adjacent an open end of the can. The cover assembly includes a lid dimensioned to overlie the open end of the can. A conical resilient seal is attached to an underside of the lid. The seal is dimensioned so that, with the lid positioned over the open end of the can and locked to the can, the seal engages an inner annular edge of the chime. A snap-in locking ring detachably secures the seal to the lid.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a paint can having a tubular cylindrical sidewall, an open top and an outwardly protruding rim around the open top and in which the rim has a downwardly facing angular surface. The cover assembly includes a lid dimensioned to overlie the open top of the paint can. The lid includes a spout for pouring paint from the paint can. At least two spaced apart resilient locking tabs are attached to the paint can which automatically engage the downwardly facing annular surface of the rim as the lid is positioned onto the top of the paint can thereby locking the lid to the paint can. A release lever attached to each locking tab enables the lid to be removed from the paint can when desired.

Abstract: The invention concerns a paint stirring machine of the type driven by stirrer lids, on each of which is mounted a paint can, the stirrer lids being suspended by supports with lateral slide-rails on shelves (3) of the machine and individually driven by means of a front meshing pinion engaged on a rotating endless screw of the shelf, the machine comprising two vertical posts (1) supporting the shelves, one of the posts including, enclosed in a housing, the assembly of pulleys and belt driving the closed in a housing, the assembly of pulleys and belts driving the endless screws of the shelves. The invention is characterized in that the endless screw bearings (19) and the assembly of pulleys and belts driving the endless screws are pre-assembled adjusted on the corresponding post (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a height locating washer for the stirrer shaft of a stirrer lid for a paint stirring machine. This washer comprises a truncated annular body (11) with an opening (13) of slightly smaller dimensions than the diameter of the shank of the stirrer shaft (3), and comprises a central pin (15) in its annular plane for insertion into at least one diametrical machined hole (17) in the shank of the stirrer shaft (3).

Abstract: An agitator cover for cans of colors positionable on shaker machines, wherein the cover mounts at its base a peripheral flexible joint (11) which, upon closure of the agitator cover on the can (5), is applied on the external peripheral edge (13, 13') of the ring-shaped rim (7, 7') defining the opening of the can (5). The joint (11) include a ring-shaped anterior body part (17) which is attached to the base of the cover and upon closure under pressure is applied in a sealing manner on the peripheral edge (13, 13') of the can, and a flexible internal ring-shaped lip (19) which is integrally connected with the anterior body part (17) and extending coaxially with the body part (17), and upon closure is applied onto the internal edge (15, 15') of the ring-shaped opening rim (7, 7') of the can.

Abstract: An agitator lid for a can of coloring substance on paint-agitation machines of the type including an agitator spindle (7) mounted so as to be free in translation relative to the lid, provided with an axial rod (13) which is driven in rotation and with a lower agitation blade (15), the agitator spindle (7) being suitable for butt-type application on the base (17) of the can under the thrust of the blade during agitation. The agitator spindle (7) includes, at its lower end, an end piece (31) for application on the base of the can, this end piece being mounted so as to be free in rotation on the agitator spindle (7) and being provided with at least three lower projecting elements (39) suitable for coming into contact via one and the same plane perpendicular to the spindle with the surface of the base (17) of the can.

Abstract: Microfiche reader characterized in that it comprises a light source (13) consisting of a high brightness electroluminescent diode assembly (33), arranged on a supporting surface (31) capable of focusing the light flux (14) produced by the diodes onto the element of the optical arrangement of the apparatus.

Abstract: A stirrer lid for color cans on stirring machines, of the type having at a base thereof a frustoconical closure edge, having a main body (5), and including an annular ring (7) fastened to the base of the body and of being downward tapering frustoconical cross section with the ring (7) forming the closure edge of the lid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stirrer lid for color cans of stirring machines.This stirrer lid, of the type including a sealing element having a shutter (13) or having a pull flap closing the pouring lip (7), operated into the open position for pouring the color by a respective opposed operating lever (15) mounted on the body part of the lid, is characterized in that it includes at least one helical spring (25) for returning the said sealing element of the lip into the closed position, arranged laterally relative to the lip and oriented downward, toward the outside of the lid, this spring being connected by its ends to a fixing element (27) on the sealing element, a lug or fastener, and likewise to the lower part of the lip. FIG. 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for closing shaker lids of tins of paint on shaker machines.This device, of the so-called cam type, including a series of lower tabs (1) mounted so as to rotate over the lid (3), the said tabs being uniformly arranged at its periphery and each actuated at the upper level by a maneuvring lever (9) in order to be applied, during service, under the opening rim (11) of the treated tin (13), by means of a spindle (5) connecting the tab (1) to the maneuvring lever (9) and mounted with freedom to slide and rotate on a suitable bearing (7) formed on the body of the lid, is characterized in that an elastic flexible tube (15) or lining is mounted with a small amount of play about the spindle (5) of each of the tabs (1), this tube being interposed between the maneuvring lever (9) and the upper end of the bearing (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to a lid for a paint stirring machine.This lid is provided with a conventional sealing gaiter (13) on the stirrer rod (5) bearing on the hub (15) of the lid via its circular upper collar (19). It includes a bearing washer (3) for the stirrer rod, this washer being interposed between the said hub (15) and the said collar (19) of the gaiter, this washer being shaped with a surface for receiving the collar which complements the latter and an opposing surface for being applied to the hub of the lid, and being provided with at least three snugs (21) on the said surface for receiving the collar, these snugs being arranged around the periphery of this collar, applied to it, evenly angularly arranged so that the periphery cannot move laterally with respect to this hub, these snug (21) each being equipped with a catch shaped to have the said collar (19) clipped into it.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device on paint stirring machines.This device calls upon a driver (5) in the form of a sleeve (7) receiving, in its bore, and with slight clearance, a stirring rod shank, the said sleeve being equipped with at least one longitudinal slot (9) and with external lateral notches, the stirrer shank (3) including at least one transverse drill hole (15), and a clip-shaped element (17) including two elastic tabs pointing toward one another in order elastically to surround the said sleeve of the driver, each of the said tabs further including an internal projection respectively complementing each of the said notches, the clip element (17) being provided with a pin element or rod (25) capable of engaging in the said drill hole of the stirring rod.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stirrer, particularly for paint-stirring machines.This stirrer is provided with at least two blade elements (13), the surface of which has helicoid development, these being fixed with equilibrium of the rotation to the shaft, at least one of the blade elements being formed along a generatrix (5) in the horizontal plane including, over at least a part of its length, curvature in a spiral shape relative to a point forming a pole (I), for example on the stirring shaft.