US4897969A
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Method and means for texturizing objects
Assignee: Masonry Processes Inc
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Filing: 1988-05-02
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Granted: 1990-02-06
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Expires: 2008-05-02
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is directed to a sandblasting unit for testurizing objects, and a method of using the unit. The sandblasting unit includes a frame and a housing, with a sandblasting nozzle positioned within the housing. A conveyor belt moves the objects, such as concrete blocks, through the housing for treatment or testurizing by the sandblasting particles. The nozzle emits a spray of sandblasting particles which disperse to cover an enlarged area, with a concentration of particles in a central locale within the coverage area. A protective baffle plate blocks the spray in the central locale so as to eliminate the concentration of spray therein and thereby produce a uniform texturized surface on the object. The baffle plate is adjustably mounted within the housing so that the desired uniformity of texturizing can be achieved. The unit also includes a collection funnel for collecting the used sandblasting particles and vents for suctioning away the waste material sandblasted from the object.
Inventors
- 👤 Milo G. Balhorn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:18
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24C; B24C3/00; B24C3/08; B24C3/10; B24C3/12; B24C9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of texturizing an object, comprising: moving the object through a housing having a sandblasting nozzle mounted therein; subjecting a surface of the object to a spray of particles from the nozzle so as to texturize the surface of the object, the spray having an area of coverage and being concentrated in a central locale within the coverage area; and blocking the spray in the central locale with blocking means located between the nozzle and the object so as to eliminate the concentration of spray therein allowing only a peripheral portion of the spray to reach the surface of said object and thereby produce uniform texturizing of said surfaces.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of texturizing an object, comprising: moving the object through a housing having a sandblasting nozzle mounted therein; subjecting a surface of the object to a spray of particles from the nozzle so as to texturize the surface of the object, the spray having an area of coverage and being concentrated in a central locale within the coverage area; and blocking the spray in the central locale with blocking means located between the nozzle and the object so as to eliminate the concentration of spray therein allowing only a peripheral portion of the spray to reach the surface of said object and thereby produce uniform texturizing of said surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the method further comprising adjusting the position of the blocking means with respect to the spray so as to achieve a desired extent of blocking and thereby uniformity of texturizing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the surface is exposed to portions of the spray outside the central locale as the object moves through said housing and past the blocking means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising adjusting the position of the nozzle with respect to the object.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising adjusting the intensity of the spray.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
163 words
A sandblasting unit for texturizing a surface of an object comprising: a frame; a housing mounted on the frame; a nozzle mounted within the housing and being operatively connected to a source of sandblasting particles, the nozzle being adapted to emit a spray of sandblasting particles, the spray having an area of coverage and being concentrated in a central locale within the coverage area; means for moving the object through the housing and thereby exposing the surface of the object to the spray; and means located between the nozzle and the object for blocking the spray in the central locale so as to eliminate the concentration of spray therein allowing only a peripheral portion of the spray to reach the surface of said object and thereby produce uniform texturizing of the surface of the object said blocking means comprising an elongated member extending into said housing and having an imperforate exposed end and a longitudinal axis of symmetry which intersects the central locale.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
163 words
A sandblasting unit for texturizing a surface of an object comprising: a frame; a housing mounted on the frame; a nozzle mounted within the housing and being operatively connected to a source of sandblasting particles, the nozzle being adapted to emit a spray of sandblasting particles, the spray having an area of coverage and being concentrated in a central locale within the coverage area; means for moving the object through the housing and thereby exposing the surface of the object to the spray; and means located between the nozzle and the object for blocking the spray in the central locale so as to eliminate the concentration of spray therein allowing only a peripheral portion of the spray to reach the surface of said object and thereby produce uniform texturizing of the surface of the object said blocking means comprising an elongated member extending into said housing and having an imperforate exposed end and a longitudinal axis of symmetry which intersects the central locale.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The unit of claim 6 wherein the means for blocking the central locale of the spray is a first baffle plate mounted within the housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The unit of claim 7 wherein the baffle plate is adjustably mounted to the frame for vertical and horizontal movement.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The unit of claim 7 wherein the baffle plate is made of an energy absorbing material for absorbing the impact of the sandblasting particles.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The unit of claim 7 further comprising a second baffle plate spaced apart from the first baffle plate so as to protect at least a portion of the surface of the object from excessive spray.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The unit of claim 10 wherein the second baffle plate is adjustably mounted on the frame for vertical and horizontal movement.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The unit of claim 6 wherein the nozzle is adjustably mounted on the frame for movement toward and away from the object.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The unit of claim 6 wherein the nozzle is adjustably mounted on the frame for vertical movement.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The unit of claim 6 wherein the means for moving the object through the housing is a conveyor.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The unit of claim 6 further comprising a collection trough for collecting the used sandblasting particles.
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