US3674207A
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Automated paint spray system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-06
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-11-06
Abstract
Abstract In a production line system, apparatus is disclosed whereby a succession of production work articles are painted by a spray gun which is coupled selectively by automatic selection and coupling means to different paint supply lines of different colors in accordance with data signals delivered from a computerized data input and storage system.
Inventors
- 👤 Emidio J Carbonetti Jr
- 👤 Lewis Conover
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:35
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/12; G05B19/14; B; B05; B05B; B05B12/00; B05B12/14; B05B12/1472; B05B13/00; B05B13/02; B05B13/04; B05B13/0405; B05B13/0447; B05B13/0452
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
254 words
Automated equipment for applying fluid treaTment to production-line work products, said equipment comprising: a. a plurality of fluid supply lines; b. support means for supporting the discharge ends of said fluid supply lines aligned along a common path; c. common spray gun means; d. connector means adapted, when actuated, to connect said common spray gun means to the discharge end of one of said supply lines; e. a source of electrical control signals, f. input data means for controlling said control signals; g. carriage means for carrying said connector means along said common path to and from selected positions, said carriage means including: g-1. a carriage bar having a toothed rack at one end thereof; g-2. means for supporting said carriage bar in front of said aligned discharge ends of said fluid supply line; g-3. gear drive means in engagement with said toothed rack for moving said carriage bar in its lengthwise direction to carry said connector means to a position for connection to a selected one of said fluid supply lines in accordance with applied control signals; h. actuator means for actuating said connector means; i. first circuit means connecting said source of electrical control signals to said carriage means for controlling the movement of said connector means along said common path; and j. second circuit means for connecting said source of electrical control signals to said actuator means for actuating said connector means for operatively connecting said connector means successively and in selected sequence to selected ones of said fluid supply lines.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
254 words
Automated equipment for applying fluid treaTment to production-line work products, said equipment comprising: a. a plurality of fluid supply lines; b. support means for supporting the discharge ends of said fluid supply lines aligned along a common path; c. common spray gun means; d. connector means adapted, when actuated, to connect said common spray gun means to the discharge end of one of said supply lines; e. a source of electrical control signals, f. input data means for controlling said control signals; g. carriage means for carrying said connector means along said common path to and from selected positions, said carriage means including: g-1. a carriage bar having a toothed rack at one end thereof; g-2. means for supporting said carriage bar in front of said aligned discharge ends of said fluid supply line; g-3. gear drive means in engagement with said toothed rack for moving said carriage bar in its lengthwise direction to carry said connector means to a position for connection to a selected one of said fluid supply lines in accordance with applied control signals; h. actuator means for actuating said connector means; i. first circuit means connecting said source of electrical control signals to said carriage means for controlling the movement of said connector means along said common path; and j. second circuit means for connecting said source of electrical control signals to said actuator means for actuating said connector means for operatively connecting said connector means successively and in selected sequence to selected ones of said fluid supply lines.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that said actuator means for said connector means includes solenoid means for moving said connector means into and out of engagement with the discharge ends of said fluid supply lines in accordance with applied control signals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 characterized in that said input data means for controlling said control signals includes punched card data means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |