Abstract: A remote-controlled powder fire extinguishing system includes a robotic mobile unit including a powder storage unit, a powder fluidization system, and a powder distribution system, the mobile unit being configured to distribute a fluidized powder onto a location affected by a fire, a remote control center, operable outside of the location affected by the fire, including a controller programmed to remotely communicate with and control the mobile unit, the powder storage unit, the powder fluidization system, and the powder distribution system, and a device configured to provide wireless connection between the mobile unit and the remote control center.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for locating a position of a coating applicator in a coating process for applying coating material to an article. At least one positioning member is attached to a spray applicator at one end and carries a marker at an opposite end capable of depositing a visible track on a markable surface removably attached to the surface of the article to be coated. The positioning member provide a resilient biasing force on the marker to maintain the marker in contact with the surface of the article despite surface topography changes as the article and the marker move relative to each other. The visible track(s) define a centerline or the overall spray pattern of the spray applicator.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for locating a position of a coating applicator in a coating process for applying coating material to an article. At least one positioning member is attached to a spray applicator at one end and carries a marker at an opposite end capable of depositing a visible track on a markable surface removably attached to the surface of the article to be coated. The positioning member provide a resilient biasing force on the marker to maintain the marker in contact with the surface of the article despite surface topography changes as the article and the marker move relative to each other. The visible track(s) define a centerline or the overall spray pattern of the spray applicator.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for locating a position of a coating applicator in a coating process for applying coating material to an article. At least one positioning member is attached to a spray applicator at one end and carries a marker at an opposite end capable of depositing a visible track on a markable surface removably attached to the surface of the article to be coated. The positioning member provide a resilient biasing force on the marker to maintain the marker in contact with the surface of the article despite surface topography changes as the article and the marker move relative to each other. The visible track(s) define a centerline or the overall spray pattern of the spray applicator.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for locating a position of a coating applicator in a coating process for applying coating material to an article. At least one positioning member is attached to a spray applicator at one end and carries a marker at an opposite end capable of depositing a visible track on a markable surface removably attached to the surface of the article to be coated. The positioning member provide a resilient biasing force on the marker to maintain the marker in contact with the surface of the article despite surface topography changes as the article and the marker move relative to each other. The visible track(s) define a centerline or the overall spray pattern of the spray applicator.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing or painting an article includes a conveyor for transporting articles along a conveyance axis and at least one rail spaced from the conveyance axis. At least a pair of robots is movably mounted on the rail for displacement along the rail. In one aspect, a pair of rails is spaced on opposite sides of the conveyance axis, with at least a pair of robots displacably mounted on each of the pair of rails.

Abstract: A powder delivery apparatus for transporting powder from one or more hoppers to one or more powder applicators. A cross feed network of multi-directional valves and fluid connections is interposed between transfer pumps coupled to the outlets of the hoppers to provide alternately selectable flow paths for the powder from each hopper to selected one of the powder applicators.

Abstract: A powder delivery apparatus for transporting powder from one or more hoppers to one or more powder applicators. A cross feed network of multi-directional valves and fluid connections is interposed between transfer pumps coupled to the outlets of the hoppers to provide alternately selectable flow paths for the powder from each hopper to selected one of the powder applicators.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting paint powder between first and second locations with at least one positive pressure air flow. One or more positive pressure air flows can transfer paint powder from a tote to a first hopper, from a virgin hopper to one or more mix hoppers, from a reclaim hopper to one or more mix hoppers, from one of the mix hoppers through one or more multidirectional valves to one or more final feed hoppers and/or positive pressure air flow final feed powder pumps located in a first position, and from one of the mix hoppers through one or more multidirectional valves to one or more final feed hoppers and/or positive pressure air flow final feed powder pumps located in a second position.