Abstract: An easy grease filling machine is disclosed. The grease filling machine comprises a drum cover, a pump body that goes through the drum cover, a grease pressing disc fitted on the pump body. The periphery of the drum cover is configured with a quick locking mechanism compatible to the rim of the grease packing drum and fixed with the drum body, and is matched by a grease pressing disc with its size automatically changeable when it moves up or down inside the drum body based on the different diameters of the drum body from bottom to top. The grease pressing disc comprises a disc body and a grease scraping skirt configured on the outer periphery of the disc body with its cross section shaped like an inverted V.

Abstract: In order to prevent the material (52) from being pressed through the press plate seal between press plate (2) and surrounding barrel (50) by means of a press plate (2) when emptying a barrel (50) in which viscous material (52) is supplied, a two-stage construction is used in accordance with the invention: A press cylinder (22) is connected to the rear side of the press plate (2), in which in turn a conveying piston (24) is guided in a sealing manner, which in turn has a smaller end face than the press plate (2). In addition, non-return valves (19) are arranged in the press plate (2) in the region radially inside the press cylinder (22), which allow the material (52) to flow only in the direction of the conveying piston (24), but not vice versa, when the press plate (2) is pressed in the direction to the bottom (50a) of the barrel (50). After the press plate (2) has come to a standstill, the conveying piston (24) can thus be guided in the direction of the bottom of the press cylinder (22), i.e.

Abstract: In a fluid pump and cartridge assembly, a cartridge includes a material inlet port, a material outlet port, and a feed screw. The feed screw delivers fluid to be dispensed from the fluid inlet to the outlet port. The fluid inlet is preferably elongated in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the feed screw to enhance consistency in material flow through the cartridge. The feed screw is preferably driven by a closed-loop servo motor to achieve high-performance dispensing resolution. The assembly is preferably compatible with fixed-z and floating-z cartridges.

Abstract: An inductor pump system comprises a fluid activated ram, an inductor pump platen, a fluid activated motor and a fluid control. The inductor pump platen is driven by the fluid activated ram. The fluid activated motor is coupled to the platen. The fluid control comprises an inlet for receiving a source of pressurized fluid, a first circuit and a second circuit. The first and second circuits are configured to receive pressurized fluid from the inlet. The first circuit comprises a switching valve connected to the inlet; an actuator line connected to the ram and the switching valve; and a blow-off line connected to the inductor pump platen and the switching valve. The second circuit is connected to the inlet to receive pressurized fluid and to the motor.

Abstract: A material dispensing pump includes a drip prevention system and method so as to avoid undesired dripping of the dispensed fluid. In one example, the fluid path is sealed. Positive pressure is applied to the fluid during a dispensing operation to present the fluid to the auger-style pump at a desired rate. Between dispensing operations, or when dispensing is completed, the fluid is placed in suspension, for example by applying a negative pressure, thereby preventing the fluid from being inadvertently released at the dispense tip. In addition, following a dispensing operation, the pump dispensing controller can be programmed to reverse the rotation of the feed screw, in order to draw the material in a reverse direction and to further suspend the fluid.

Abstract: An inductor pump system comprises a pump system, a ram system and a bearing assembly. The pump system includes a platen configured to engage a container. The ram system comprises a cylinder configured to support the pump system, and a piston extendable from the cylinder to vary axial positioning of the platen with respect to the container. The bearing assembly links the piston to the cylinder and is configured to prevent rotation of the pump system with respect to the ram system.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus, which is capable of delivering precise quantities of a liquid product less than one mm3 in size, includes a drive mechanism, a housing made up of at least two input channels coupled to a chamber made up of a first portion and a second portion. First and second component liquids are delivered via the first and second input channels respectively to the chamber and the first and second input channels are disposed so that interaction is hindered between the first component liquid and the second component liquid in either input channel. At least one feed screw with a helical thread is disposed in the chamber such that when the at least one feed screw is rotated by the drive mechanism the first and second component liquids are mixed to form a liquid product and the feed screw rotation also discharges the liquid product from the chamber.

Abstract: There is provided a paste application device which can solve problems of an increased exclusively occupied space attributed to an arrangement of a syringe and of deterioration of a tube. In a paste application unit 15 (a paste application device) for applying a paste 7 stored in a syringe 16 to an application target material, a configuration is adopted in which a pump mechanism 18 for sending the paste 7 under pressure is formed by causing a discharge thread portion 32b provided at a lower portion of a rotary member 32 to rotate about an axis AX within a discharge space 31b provided in a casing portion 31, in which a discharge port 17a, which communicates with the discharge space 31b, is provided at an end portion of the casing portion 31, and in which the syringe 16 is disposed coaxially with the rotary member 32 for detachable connection thereto.

Abstract: A material dispensing pump includes a drip prevention system and method so as to avoid undesired dripping of the dispensed fluid. In one example, the fluid path is sealed. Positive pressure is applied to the fluid during a dispensing operation to present the fluid to the auger-style pump at a desired rate. Between dispensing operations, or when dispensing is completed, the fluid is placed in suspension, for example by applying a negative pressure, thereby preventing the fluid from being inadvertently released at the dispense tip. In addition, following a dispensing operation, the pump dispensing controller can be programmed to reverse the rotation of the feed screw, in order to draw the material in a reverse direction and to further suspend the fluid.

Abstract: A viscous material processing system has a chamber to hold containers shaped as drums and has a plunger that presses into the interior of the drum to press out its highly viscous contents. The chamber has a hinged enclosure that has a hydraulically activated clamp that connects the two sides of the hinged enclosure that is controlled by a controller in a methodical way. The hydraulically activated clamp can be arranged in series and also has a relief cartridge and pressure sensor to prevent the drum from over pressurized. The processing system also has viscous material compounding system that receives and uses the material provided by the drums.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held applicator unit for viscous materials having a screw pump disposed in a pump casing which is in communication with a drive, wherein the pump inlet has a product intake with a flexible supply line and the pump outlet contains a shaped mouthpiece.

Abstract: A viscous material evacuator has a chamber to hold containers shaped as drums and has a plunger that presses into the interior of the drum to press out its highly viscous contents. The chamber has a hinged enclosure that has a hydraulically activated clamp that connects the two sides of the hinged enclosure. The hydraulically activated clamp can be arranged in series and also has a relief cartridge and pressure sensor to prevent the drum from becoming overpressurized.

Abstract: A by-pass control system for a meat injection system has a variable speed pump that transports fluid to a meat injection machine. Excess fluid is transported to a by-pass control valve. The valve has a moveable piston disposed therein that separates the valve into a fluid chamber and an air chamber. The piston moves back and forth based on the relationship between fluid pressure and air pressure. Sensors are disposed within or through the lid or the valve to sense the position of the piston. A controller is connected to the sensors and the variable speed pump and adjusts the speed of the pump based on the position of the piston.

Abstract: A number of surgical devices for the mixing and dispensement of a dual component surgical adhesive onto tissue are described. The surgical devices can provide adhesive storage chambers for the adhesive components within the surgical device and can have removable cartridges that draw and mix and apply the adhesive onto tissue. The removable cartridges can be easily replaced when clogged with set adhesive. Alternately, an adhesive dispensing device can comprise an adhesive dispensing gun containing the dual components of the adhesive and a plurality of rotatable orifices that can dispense the adhesive. One orifice can be selected and aligned with the adhesive dispensing gun to mix and apply the adhesive onto tissue. A fresh orifice can be rotated into alignment with the gun should a prior orifice become blocked.

Abstract: There is provided a paste application device which can solve problems of an increased exclusively occupied space attributed to an arrangement of a syringe and of deterioration of a tube. In a paste application unit 15 (a paste application device) for applying a paste 7 stored in a syringe 16 to an application target material, a configuration is adopted in which a pump mechanism 18 for sending the paste 7 under pressure is formed by causing a discharge thread portion 32b provided at a lower portion of a rotary member 32 to rotate about an axis AX within a discharge space 31b provided in a casing portion 31, in which a discharge port 17a, which communicates with the discharge space 31b, is provided at an end portion of the casing portion 31, and in which the syringe 16 is disposed coaxially with the rotary member 32 for detachable connection thereto.

Abstract: A material dispensing pump includes a drip prevention system and method so as to avoid undesired dripping of the dispensed fluid. In one example, the fluid path is sealed. Positive pressure is applied to the fluid during a dispensing operation to present the fluid to the auger-style pump at a desired rate. Between dispensing operations, or when dispensing is completed, the fluid is placed in suspension, for example by applying a negative pressure, thereby preventing the fluid from being inadvertently released at the dispense tip. In addition, following a dispensing operation, the pump dispensing controller can be programmed to reverse the rotation of the feed screw, in order to draw the material in a reverse direction and to further suspend the fluid.

Abstract: A grease gun used by cooperating with a rotary tool comprises a connecting rod, a transmission mechanism and a push rod. The rotary tool drives the connecting rod to rotate, and then the connecting rod rotates the transmission mechanism, so as to make the push rod extrude grease from the grease gun. Since the grease gun is used by cooperating with the rotary tool, it is unnecessary to provide a power source in the grease gun, so that the cost is reduced.

Abstract: A viscous medium feeder, which has an inlet, an outlet, a tubular portion, a rotatable cylindrical shaft arranged in and extending coaxially with the tubular portion, and a drive motor connected to the shaft. The tubular portion has an internal thread, which is connected, at one end thereof, to the inlet, and, at the other end thereof, to the outlet. Further, the tubular portion is elastic, and the shaft abuts the inner wall portions of the tubular portion.

Abstract: An improved microprocessor-controlled dual piston-pump viscous fluid dispensing system as for dispensing uniform sealing beads and the like (as well as other types of uniform deposits), wherein the pressure throughout the fluid path is maintained constant including during the switching alternately between filled and emptying pumps of the pair, assuring a constant dispensing rate, including during the switchover of the pumps.

Abstract: A material dispensing pump includes a drip prevention system and method so as to avoid undesired dripping of the dispensed fluid. In one example, the fluid path is sealed. Positive pressure is applied to the fluid during a dispensing operation to present the fluid to the auger-style pump at a desired rate. Between dispensing operations, or when dispensing is completed, the fluid is placed in suspension, for example by applying a negative pressure, thereby preventing the fluid from being inadvertently released at the dispense tip. In addition, following a dispensing operation, the pump dispensing controller can be programmed to reverse the rotation of the feed screw, in order to draw the material in a reverse direction and to further suspend the fluid.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus, which is capable of delivering precise quantities of a liquid product less than one mm3 in size, includes a drive mechanism, a housing made up of at least two input channels coupled to a chamber made up of a first portion and a second portion. First and second component liquids are delivered via the first and second input channels respectively to the chamber and the first and second input channels are disposed so that interaction is hindered between the first component liquid and the second component liquid in either input channel. At least one feed screw with a helical thread is disposed in the chamber such that when the at least one feed screw is rotated by the drive mechanism the first and second component liquids are mixed to form a liquid product and the feed screw rotation also discharges the liquid product from the chamber.

Abstract: Continuously shooting pneumatic grease gun structure including an air chamber housing defining an elongated air chamber. A push hole extends from the air chamber through one end of the housing to an outer side. A piston is reciprocally axially movably disposed in the air chamber between a start position and an end position. A grease push rod is coaxially fitted in the push hole and synchronously movable along with the piston. A restoring spring is compressed between the end of the housing and the piston to resiliently keep the piston in the start position. A controlling valve is movably disposed on the housing between an open position and a close position. A shift air passage is formed in the body section controlling the air in the air chamber and moving the controlling valve from an open position to a closed position.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus, which is capable of delivering precise quantities of a liquid product less than one mm3 in size, includes a drive mechanism, a housing made up of at least two input channels coupled to a chamber made up of a first portion and a second portion. First and second component liquids are delivered via the first and second input channels respectively to the chamber and the first and second input channels are disposed so that interaction is hindered between the first component liquid and the second component liquid in either input channel. At least one feed screw with a helical thread is disposed in the chamber such that when the at least one feed screw is rotated by the drive mechanism the first and second component liquids are mixed to form a liquid product and the feed screw rotation also discharges the liquid product from the chamber.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus, which is capable of delivering precise quantities of a liquid product less than one mm3 in size, includes a drive mechanism, a housing made up of at least two input channels coupled to a chamber made up of a first portion and a second portion. First and second component liquids are delivered via the first and second input channels respectively to the chamber and the first and second input channels are disposed so that interaction is hindered between the first component liquid and the second component liquid in either input channel. At least one feed screw with a helical thread is disposed in the chamber such that when the at least one feed screw is rotated by the drive mechanism the first and second component liquids are mixed to form a liquid product and the feed screw rotation also discharges the liquid product from the chamber.

Abstract: A method and an installation for dispensing a flowable material. The material (11) is contained in a sleeve 60 positioned in a container (12) underneath a follower plate (36). The follower plate (36) is moved into the container (12) and in the process the material (11) is dispensed via a conduit system. On its contour, the follower plate (36) has a sealing element (50) which can be displaced between a sealing position and a retracted position. In the sealing position this sealing element (50) rests against the inner container surface (16) and constitutes a sealing device. In the retracted position the sealing element (50) is spaced apart from the inner container wall (16) and, together with the latter, delimits an opening (50) for venting the space underneath the follower plate (36).

Abstract: A grease dispensing gun includes a handle having a trigger device and a fitting respectively connected thereto. A connection member is connected to a top end of the handle and a first end of a barrel is rotatably engaged with an inner periphery of the connection member. A container is connected to the nozzle member. The first end of the barrel has a flange extending radially inward therefrom and a board is securely engaged with the flange. A bolt extends through the connection member and is engaged with the board.

Abstract: A reciprocating pump, including: a hollow tube having a first end; a hollow foot valve connected to the tube, the tube and foot valve defining a chamber, said foot valve having a first foot valve end and at least one inlet port formed at the first foot valve end; reciprocating member adapted to be movable in the chamber along a path defined by an axis; drive motor for moving the reciprocating means between a first retracted position and a second extended position; and a primer element connected to the reciprocating means, said primer element having a first dimension and a second dimension, said second dimension being equal to at least half of the first dimension.

Abstract: A gear type grease pump includes a motor fixed on the top surface of a base plate, a gear type pump fixed on the bottom surface of the base plate, the pump having a pair of gears engaged with each other and rotationally driven by the motor for rotating, a housing body and a bottom cover for accommodating the two gears, and a grease inlet and a grease outlet opposite to the grease inlet both provided on the housing body. A grease sweeping blade is located below the bottom cover and driven by the pump. A sealing ring is fixed along the bottom surface periphery of the base plate. A perforated mesh hood is located within the sealing ring and encloses the gear type pump and the grease sweeping blade. And a grease path is provided inside the base plate to communicate with the grease outlet path when the pump is fixed on the base plate, and the outlet of the grease path is connected with a conventional grease gun.

Abstract: A viscous fluid dispensing pump such as used on the mechanical arms of computer controlled dispensing systems introduces the fluid into the center of a vertical bore having a dispensing tube at the bottom and a variable pitch thread feed screw in the bore rotated by a precision servo motor. An alternate embodiment describes a conical shaped feed screw with linear pitch turning in a conical shaped sleeve in the bore. In both embodiments, the viscous material is homogenized with gas and low viscosity particles and the servo motor accurately controls the amount of deposition.

Abstract: A ram assembly is designed for evacuating "bag-in-a-box" square bulk containers of viscous materials. The ram cylinder is centered over the bulk container and mounted so as to float relative to the frame allowing accomodation of various containers. An inflatable wiper seal is used in conjunction with elastomeric corner seals to tightly seal the corners.

Abstract: The paste feeding apparatus is equipped, within a cylindrical container having a paste feeding opening at its lower end, with a spiral pump composed of a vertical mantle tube having a paste inlet and a paste outlet, which are spacedly formed at lower and upper positions, respectively, and a screw shaft provided coaxially within the mantle tube; a drive motor connected to the screw shaft; and a piston moving up and down in an annular space in the container. A raking blade which is connected to the screw shaft and serves to rake a paste in the paste inlet of the mantle tube may be provided. The paste feeding apparatus is composed of a drive section and a pump-container section detachably installed thereto. According to the paste feeding apparatus, the kneading of a paste, the adjustment of its viscosity and the control of its feed rate can be stably achieved with high precision, and hence high reliability can be attained.

Abstract: A bulk melting and supplying apparatus comprises a platen assembly including a follower, a heating platen located beneath the follower and a pump which are insertable as a unit into the open top of a shipping barrel or drum in position so that the heating platen contacts and melts a portion of the solid thermoplastic material within the drum converting it to a molten state for delivery to the inlet of the pump. The outlet of the pump associated with the platen assembly is connected by a line to one or more thermoplastic dispensers or applicators, and structure is provided within the platen assembly to recirculate unused material from the dispensers or applicators back to the input side of the pump without exposing the material to atmosphere or otherwise causing degradation of such material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying mortar, grout, bonding materials and caulk ("sealing material") into or between building components or materials includes a handheld power tool having or adapted to mount, a hopper receiving a supply of sealing material, an auger associated with the hopper selectively to convey the sealing material, and a nozzle adjacent the end of the auger to direct the sealing material to the point of application. The auger may have temporary auger extension(s) releasably and rotatably coupled thereto for conveying sealing material into voids, cracks or holes ("holes") in the building components or materials, with the temporary auger extension(s) being uncoupled and left in the filled holes as a central anchor or reinforcing member. When used with caulk, the apparatus is preferably adapted to have a disposable caulk container coupled to the assembly to replace the hopper and a removable and disposable plastic auger assembly to replace the steel auger.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery that a cured organic or organosiloxane gel will enter and flow through a conduit to a dispensing location as a coherent, homogeneous portion of material when (1) one end of the conduit is immersed in the gel (2) a sufficient pressure differential is applied between the surface of the gel and the interior of the conduit to cause the gel to enter and at least partially fill a portion of the conduit, and (3) sufficient pressure is then applied within the conduit to cause the gel to flow in the conduit to at least one dispensing location where the gel is withdrawn from the conduit as an integral, homogeneous stream of material.

Abstract: A follower plate assembly for dispensing hot melt material from a drum-like container including a bottom plate which is heated, a top plate spaced from the bottom plate, and a cylindrical member positioned between the top and bottom plates. The cylindrical member includes seals which engage the inside wall of the container from which material is to be dispensed. A plurality of metallic slip rings serve to seal the interface between the bottom plate and the cylindrical member.

Abstract: A pump apparatus for viscous material adapted to be portable and includes a pair of upright supports defining a rigid framework mounted on a pair of wheels for movement along a support surface, such as a building floor. A platform extends perpendicularly outwardly from the framework and is adapted to support a container of material. A carriage is slideably mounted on a pair of guide rails secured to the framework, and a winch and cable assembly allows an operator to raise and lower the carriage. The carriage mounts a linearly arranged motor, drive shaft and pump, with the pump having a downwardly extending, disk-like follower plate oriented parallel to the platform. When a container is placed on the platform, the carriage may be lowered to insert the follower plate so that it bears against the materials. The motor drives the pump, and, as the material is removed from the container and dispensed through a hose, the weight of the carriage, pump and motor drives the follower plate into the container.

Abstract: An interface circuit for effecting switchover between plural hot melt material delivery systems so that hot melt material can be continuously supplied to applicators or the like. There are two similar relay circuits which are interconnected so that upon depletion of hot melt material from one system, operation is automatically transferred to another system. The relay circuits each include disconnect contacts for disconnecting the depleted system, transfer contacts for activating the new system, lock-out contacts for preventing operation of the system that is not activated and lock-in contacts for activating the new system without attention by the system operator. The coil of the disconnect relay can be connected to a delay circuit so that deactivation of the depleted system can be delayed by delay interval after activation of the new system. The delay circuit affords a fixed delay interval or a variable delay interval.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing heat meltable material from a container including a heated head adapted to engage the upper surface of the material within the container to melt the material immediately below the head. The head includes an inlet passage whereby melted liquid material may enter a reservoir defined in the head, and a dispensing pump includes an inlet communicating with the head reservoir whereby the melted material is pumped from the head reservoir for dispensing purposes. The head inlet passage includes flow control means for retaining melted material within the reservoir, and the head includes means for improving the heat exchanging characteristics between the head and the material confined within the reservoir.