Abstract: Provided is a can inner surface-coating apparatus with which inspection of bottomed cylinders can be favorably performed in parallel without being affected by the coating process. In the can inner surface-coating apparatus, inspection cameras to be used for inspection following coating of the inner surface of a bottomed cylinder that will become the body of a can or bottle-shaped can are disposed above spray devices that are used for coating the inner surface of bottomed cylinders. Moreover, the coating area including the spray devices and the inspection area including the inspection cameras are covered with a cover. By supplying air inside the cover from the upper part (air supply port) of the inspection area and discharging the air out of the cover from the lower part (coating mist collection duct) of the coating area, an air flow is formed from the upper part of the inspection area to the lower part of the coating area.

Abstract: A coating device includes a rotary head, a power supply part that applies a voltage to the rotary head, and a control part that controls the power supply part. The rotary head is configured so that a coating material is electrostatically atomized. The control part is configured so as to calculate a discharge current based on a total current flowing from the power supply part to the rotary head and a leak current, and control the power supply part based on the discharge current.

Abstract: Systems for applying a masking material to a substrate, the system comprising: a source feed for delivering a quantity of masking material to a substrate, a waste deposit for receiving masking material when removed from the substrate, a spray nozzle moveable relative to the substrate and a controller for controlling movement of the nozzle relative to the substrate and the speed of delivery of the masking material from the source feed, wherein the speed of movement of the spray nozzle relative to the substrate is substantially equal to the speed of delivery of the masking material from the source feed.

Abstract: An applicator for introducing a fluid to a plant includes a first arm and a second arm pivotally connected to one another at one end. The other ends are spaced apart to receive the plant therein when the applicator is in a rest position and are driven together upon pivoting of the arms to place the applicator in an application position. A fluid injector is mounted on the first arm and includes an injector body and a diaphragm defining a plurality of channels. The diaphragm includes a pliable dome defining a reservoir to receive the fluid and a plurality of applicator nodes. A respective applicator node is positioned near a terminus of each channel. A driving member engages the pliable dome when the applicator is pivoted to the application position. The pliable dome is then compressed by the driving member to direct the fluid through the plurality of channels.

Abstract: A carriage assembly for a spray coating apparatus and a spray coating apparatus including the carriage assembly. The carriage assembly includes a carriage operatively connected to a track that is non-linear, which in some embodiments allows a coating to be applied at at least two different thicknesses.

Abstract: A substrate supporting unit is provided. The substrate supporting unit possesses a shaft, a first heater, and a stage. The first heater is located in the shaft and is configured to heat an upper portion of the shaft. The stage is located over the shaft and includes a first plate, a second plate over the first plate, and a second heater between the first plate and the second plate.

Abstract: A system for detecting leakage of a liquid supply pipe includes a pipe casing for enclosing an end portion of the liquid supply pipe adjoined to a nozzle and a sensor system configured to detect presence of a liquid leaked from the liquid supply pipe at the end portion. The sensor system is in alignment with the end portion of the liquid supply pipe.

Abstract: In an electrostatic atomization coating apparatus including a nozzle head including a plurality of coating material ejection ports; a coating material chamber that is provided inside the nozzle head and to which a coating material is supplied via a coating material supply path, each of the coating material ejection ports being in communication with the coating material chamber via an individual branch coating material path; and a voltage application device that provides a potential difference between the nozzle head and an object to be coated, the coating material ejected from each of the coating material ejection ports via the coating material supply path, the coating material chamber, and the branch coating material path being brought into a charged state through application of a voltage by the voltage application device, an open/close valve device that opens and closes all of the branch coating material paths, or opens and closes a specific subset of a plurality of branch coating material paths out of all

Abstract: Self-propelled, self-powered, propulsion devices as part of pipe lining system adapted to create an internal liner member on a pipe or other tubular structure, the system being the combination of a sprayer apparatus, an umbilical member connected to the sprayer apparatus, wherein the umbilical member supplies no power or communications to the propulsion devices, and a plurality of propulsion devices mounted externally onto the umbilical member in a removable manner. The spraying apparatus and propulsion devices are independently powered and controlled such that each may be accelerated or decelerated as required to maintain the sprayer apparatus at a constant speed during the application process.

Abstract: An application system includes an application unit including a nozzle configured to discharge a seal agent to a work, and a moving device configured to move the application unit. The moving device includes a movable unit, an elevating unit, and a posture changing unit configured to be raised and lowered by the elevating unit and support the application unit. The nozzle includes a proximal end and a distal end portion configured to discharge the seal agent. The posture changing unit includes a pivot mechanism configured to make the application unit pivot about a vertical axis, and a pivot mechanism configured to make the application unit pivot about a horizontal axis. The vertical axis and the nozzle are located on the same axis, and the vertical axis and the horizontal axis cross on a center axis of the nozzle.

Abstract: A surface adhering mobile coating apparatus includes a surface adhering and traveling device, a spray nozzle, and a spray nozzle X-axis drive device, and a spray nozzle Y-axis drive device.

Abstract: A system for producing a layer of aligned carbon nanotubes, the system comprising: a sprayer, a solution delivery tube configured to deliver a carbon nanotube solution to the sprayer, the carbon nanotube solution including carbon nanotubes dispersed in chloroform, and a reservoir configured to contain a water subphase. The sprayer is configured to generate a continuous spray of the carbon nanotube solution. The continuous floating layer is supported by the subphase. The spray of carbon nanotube solution includes droplets of the carbon nanotube solution, the droplets having a median diameter in a range from about 1 to about 100 microns. The sprayer maintains the continuous floating layer of carbon nanotube solution on the subphase as a substrate is inserted into or removed from the subphase, the carbon nanotube solution being in contact with the substrate.

Abstract: Device for treating particles having a vortex chamber defined by end walls at both ends and a circular wall, a rotation imparting device with a fluid feeder arranged in a mainly tangential direction, a particle outlet and a central fluid outlet, an auxiliary chamber coaxially arranged with the vortex chamber defining a treating zone, which auxiliary chamber has a circular outer wall and an end wall and opens into the vortex chamber through an opening in the end wall of the vortex chamber opposite the central fluid outlet, a device for injecting particles coaxially into the treating zone, and a device for feeding a treating fluid into the treating zone in mainly axial direction, wherein the ratio of the area of the opening to the cross-sectional area of the vortex chamber is less than 0.50.

Abstract: An application system includes one or more flow control mechanisms controlling a flow path to a dispenser device, one or more position control mechanisms controlling a position of the dispenser device, and a memory device storing data associated with the flow control mechanisms, the position control mechanisms, one or more target areas, and computer-executable instructions. The computer-executable instructions may be executed to identify a target area, actuate the position control mechanisms to move the dispenser device toward the target area, actuate the flow control mechanisms to channel the sealant materials toward the dispenser device, dispense one or more first shots of the sealant materials onto the target area using the dispenser device for forming a dollop at the target area, and dispense one or more second shots of the sealant materials onto the target area using the dispenser device for forming a sealant layer that overlies the dollop.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for coating carrier particles with guest particles. The apparatus comprises a cylindrical processing vessel rotatable about its axis and having solid walls defining a chamber for receiving the particles, and a hollow shaft extending within the chamber at least partly along the axis of the cylindrical processing vessel, the hollow shaft defining a gas flow path connected to a gas inlet. The hollow shaft comprises one or more axially-extending slots or one or more axially-extending rows of apertures allowing fluid communication between the gas flow path and the chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure teaches systems and methods for coating and cooking goods. One system for coating of goods can comprise a source of powder for coating the goods, a source of gas to create a gas stream to carry the powder and the goods in a combined stream through a tunnel or chamber comprising air bearings to keep the goods and the powder from contacting the inner surface of the tunnel or chamber, and a system for recirculating unused powder for reuse.

Abstract: A substrate treating apparatus includes an indexer division, stories, and a controller. Each of the stories includes a first rack, a treating section, and a main transport mechanism. The indexer division includes a carrier rack and a transport device. The transport device performs a feeding operation for transporting substrates from a carrier placed on the carrier rack to the first rack. The transport device further performs an inter-story transporting operation for transporting the substrates between two first racks provided for different stories.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automated system for spraying an wall of a building. The automated system comprises a carrier; a robotic mechanism mounted on the carrier, the robotic mechanism further having an end effector adapted to support a spray nozzle thereon; a visual monitoring system configured to scan structural characteristics and profiles of the wall; a computing device disposed in communication with the visual monitoring system and the robotic mechanism, wherein the computing device is configured to receive the scanned structural characteristics and profile of the wall from the visual monitoring system; and a controller communicably coupled to the computing device, the controller configured to independently control operation of respective ones of the robotic mechanism, and the spray nozzle according to the scanned structural characteristics and profiles of the wall.

Abstract: A handheld texturing tool to apply or reapply joint compound in deficient areas of a larger textured surface so that a new texture can be rendered to the deficient areas without disturbing the larger textured surface.

Abstract: Exemplary substrate locking system, device, apparatus and method for chemical and/or electrolytic surface treatment of a substrate in a process fluid can be provided. For example, it is possible to provide a first element, a second element and a locking unit. The first element and the second element can be configured to hold the substrate between each other. The locking unit can be configured to lock the first element and the second element with each other. The locking unit can comprise a magnet control device and a magnet. The magnet can be arranged at or near the first element and/or the second element. The magnet control device can be configured to control a magnetic force between the first element and the second element.