B05B15/628

ULTRASONIC MATERIAL APPLICATORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

An ultrasonic atomization material applicator includes a material applicator with at least one transducer and an array plate with an array of micro-applicators. Each of the micro-applicators has a material inlet, a reservoir, and a micro-applicator plate with a plurality of apertures. At least one supply line is in communication with the micro-applicators and configured to supply at least one material to each of the micro-applicators. The at least one ultrasonic transducer is mechanically coupled to the at least one array of micro-applicators and configured to vibrate the at least one array of micro-applicators such that atomized droplets of the at least one material are ejected from each of the micro-applicators. A movement device configured to cyclically move the at least one array of micro-applicators back and forth about at least one axis of the at least one array of micro-applicators can be included.

ULTRASONIC MATERIAL APPLICATORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

An ultrasonic atomization material applicator includes a material applicator with at least one transducer and an array plate with an array of micro-applicators. Each of the micro-applicators has a material inlet, a reservoir, and a micro-applicator plate with a plurality of apertures. At least one supply line is in communication with the micro-applicators and configured to supply at least one material to each of the micro-applicators. The at least one ultrasonic transducer is mechanically coupled to the at least one array of micro-applicators and configured to vibrate the at least one array of micro-applicators such that atomized droplets of the at least one material are ejected from each of the micro-applicators. A movement device configured to cyclically move the at least one array of micro-applicators back and forth about at least one axis of the at least one array of micro-applicators can be included.

GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) FOR HEIGHT AND ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR A PLURALITY OF SPRAY GUNS USED IN A LINE STRIPER
20210016311 · 2021-01-21 ·

Disclosed within are various methods for adjusting height and rotation of a spray gun used in a line striper via a graphical user interface (GUI) in a control device.

GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) FOR HEIGHT AND ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR A PLURALITY OF SPRAY GUNS USED IN A LINE STRIPER
20210016311 · 2021-01-21 ·

Disclosed within are various methods for adjusting height and rotation of a spray gun used in a line striper via a graphical user interface (GUI) in a control device.

HEIGHT AND ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR ONE OR MORE SPRAY GUNS USED IN A LINE STRIPER
20210016312 · 2021-01-21 ·

Disclosed is a height and rotational adjustment system for a spray gun used in a line striper comprising: (a) a control device to set a dimension of a line to be sprayed and set an angle at which the line is to be sprayed; (b) a spray gun mount bar having a gun holder assembly to retain a spray gun; (c) a height adjustment mechanism coupled to the spray gun mount bar; (d) an angular adjustment mechanism coupled to the spray gun mount bar; and wherein the control device transmits signals (e.g., wirelessly) to: (1) the height adjustment mechanism to raise or lower the spray gun mount bar to spray the line with the dimension in (a), and (2) the angular adjustment mechanism to rotate, in a clockwise or counter-clockwise manner, the spray gun mount bar to spray the line at the angle in (a).

HEIGHT AND ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR ONE OR MORE SPRAY GUNS USED IN A LINE STRIPER
20210016312 · 2021-01-21 ·

Disclosed is a height and rotational adjustment system for a spray gun used in a line striper comprising: (a) a control device to set a dimension of a line to be sprayed and set an angle at which the line is to be sprayed; (b) a spray gun mount bar having a gun holder assembly to retain a spray gun; (c) a height adjustment mechanism coupled to the spray gun mount bar; (d) an angular adjustment mechanism coupled to the spray gun mount bar; and wherein the control device transmits signals (e.g., wirelessly) to: (1) the height adjustment mechanism to raise or lower the spray gun mount bar to spray the line with the dimension in (a), and (2) the angular adjustment mechanism to rotate, in a clockwise or counter-clockwise manner, the spray gun mount bar to spray the line at the angle in (a).

ULTRASONIC APPLICATORS WITH UV LIGHT SOURCES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

A material applicator includes an array plate and at least one ultrasonic transducer mechanically coupled to the array plate. The array plate includes a plurality of micro-applicators and each of the micro-applicators has a material inlet, a reservoir, and a micro-applicator plate in mechanical communication with the at least one ultrasonic transducer. Each of the plurality of micro-applicator plates has a plurality of apertures and the at least one ultrasonic transducer is configured to vibrate each of the plurality of micro-applicator plates such that at least one material is ejected through the plurality of apertures as atomized droplets. At least one ultraviolet light source is positioned adjacent to the plurality of micro-applicators and the at least one UV light source is configured to irradiate the atomized droplets ejected through the plurality of apertures.

ULTRASONIC APPLICATORS WITH UV LIGHT SOURCES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

A material applicator includes an array plate and at least one ultrasonic transducer mechanically coupled to the array plate. The array plate includes a plurality of micro-applicators and each of the micro-applicators has a material inlet, a reservoir, and a micro-applicator plate in mechanical communication with the at least one ultrasonic transducer. Each of the plurality of micro-applicator plates has a plurality of apertures and the at least one ultrasonic transducer is configured to vibrate each of the plurality of micro-applicator plates such that at least one material is ejected through the plurality of apertures as atomized droplets. At least one ultraviolet light source is positioned adjacent to the plurality of micro-applicators and the at least one UV light source is configured to irradiate the atomized droplets ejected through the plurality of apertures.

Ultrasonic atomizer with quick-connect mechanism

An apparatus for applying a coating to a substrate includes a base, an applicator, and a quick-connect connector. The base includes a fluid conduit. The applicator includes at least one actuator and an array of nozzle plates. Each nozzle plate defines at least one aperture. The at least one actuator is configured to oscillate the nozzle plates to eject fluid from the apertures. The quick-connect connector couples the fluid conduit to the applicator for fluid communication therebetween.

Ultrasonic atomizer with quick-connect mechanism

An apparatus for applying a coating to a substrate includes a base, an applicator, and a quick-connect connector. The base includes a fluid conduit. The applicator includes at least one actuator and an array of nozzle plates. Each nozzle plate defines at least one aperture. The at least one actuator is configured to oscillate the nozzle plates to eject fluid from the apertures. The quick-connect connector couples the fluid conduit to the applicator for fluid communication therebetween.