A fluid dispensing apparatus is disclosed. Systems include an in-line or linear bladder apparatus configured to expand to collect a charge of fluid, and contract to assist with fluid delivery and dispensing. During a dispense-off period process fluid can collect in this bladder after the process fluid is pushed through a fine filter (micro filter). A given filtration rate can be less than a dispense rate and thus the system herein compensates for filter-lag that often accompanies fluid filtering for microfabrication, while providing a generally linear configuration that reduces chances for defect creation.

A method for controlling an ejector is disclosed, wherein the ejector comprises an actuator arrangement configured to eject a droplet of viscous medium onto a substrate, and wherein the droplet forms part of a sequence of a plurality of droplets. The method comprises obtaining a control parameter for controlling the operation of the actuator arrangement, and operating the actuator arrangement, using the control parameter, in order to eject the droplet. The obtained control parameter is based on at least one of: a time period between the droplet and a previous droplet in the sequence, a difference in target size of the droplet and a size of the previous droplet in the sequence, and the droplets position in the sequence.

The present disclosure provides a curved surface coating device. The curved surface coating device includes a bracket having a first and second ends. The curved surface coating device includes a glue coating portion connected with the first end of the bracket. The curved surface coating device includes a transmission member connected between the first and second ends of the bracket and its distance from the first end of the bracket is adjustable. The curved surface coating device includes a first driving mechanism connected with the transmission member for driving the bracket to rotate about the transmission member as a center of rotation. The curved surface coating device includes a second driving mechanism connected with the bracket for driving the bracket to move on a line where the first end and the second end are located.

The present disclosure provides a coating device including a first storage tank for storing a material to be coated, a needle cannula to which the first storage tank is connected by means of a corresponding first line, a gas output device for outputting a first pressurized gas from a gas source, including a first gas output line extending into the first storage tank, wherein the gas output device is capable of outputting the first pressurized gas to the first storage tank through the first gas output line such that the material to be coated stored in the first storage tank is discharged under a gas pressure and enters the needle cannula through the first line.

The disclosure relates to an application device for applying an application agent (e.g. heat-conducting paste) into a cavity, in particular in a battery module of an electric battery. The application device according to the disclosure comprises a nozzle for dispensing the application agent through the nozzle and a first pressure sensor for measuring a first pressure reading (p.sub.A, p.sub.B) of the application agent upstream of the nozzle. The disclosure additionally provides a second pressure sensor for measuring a second pressure reading (p.sub.D) of the coating agent downstream of the first pressure sensor, in particular in the nozzle. Furthermore, the disclosure comprises a corresponding application method.

A painting device includes a paint output part for outputting paint toward an object to be painted; an introduction pipe through which the paint flows and which introduces the paint into the paint output part; flowmeters placed outside the introduction pipe and measuring the flow rate of the paint in the introduction pipe; and a determination unit for determining whether the condition of the paint is normal on the basis of the result of measurement by the flow meters. The flow meter can be placed between an air motor and a valve. The flow meters can be placed downstream and upstream of the valve, respectively. The flow meters can be placed downstream and upstream of a joint, respectively. The flow meters can be placed downstream and upstream of a pump, respectively.

Described is a joint filler apparatus for transporting, mixing, and selectively dispensing a two-part joint filler material. The apparatus includes a first suction tube configured to have a distal end thereof submerged in the first material and a first pump configured to provide a suction force to the first suction tube for conveying the first material to a joint filler wand. The apparatus further includes a second suction tube configured to have a distal end thereof submerged within the second material, and a second pump configured to provide a suction force to the second suction tube for conveying the second material from the second container to the joint filler wand. The first pump and second pump are fluidly connected to the joint filler wand via a hose and the first material and the second are conveyed to a distal end of the joint filler wand for mixing the first material and the second material and dispensing a mixture of the first material and the second material.

Calibrating a plurality of fluid sensors of a remote metering system is disclosed. The system includes a material supply device including a main pump and a main flow sensor for monitoring an output of the main pump. The application system also includes a remote metering system for receiving the material flowing from the material supply device and applying the material to substrates. The remote metering system includes a first applicator assembly including a first applicator and a first flow sensor for monitoring an output of the first applicator, and a second applicator assembly including a second applicator and a second flow sensor for monitoring an output of the second applicator. The remote metering system further includes a controller in signal communication with the remote metering station and the material supply device. The controller performs a first and second calibration operations on the first and second flow sensors, respectively.

In one example, a method of fabricating a product, such as a diaper, includes a step of folding a substrate of the product to form a plurality of pleats in the substrate. The method includes a step of applying a liquified elastic to the substrate such that the liquified elastic adheres to the substrate and extends across the plurality of pleats. The method includes a step of allowing the liquified elastic to solidify on the substrate.

An embodiment coating system for a secondary battery includes a supply tank connected to a slot-die and configured to store a slurry, an in-line viscometer configured to measure viscosity and temperature of the slurry, a flow meter configured to measure a flow rate of the slurry, a flow rate adjustment valve configured to adjust the flow rate according to a feedback signal based on the measured flow rate, a coating bead sensor configured to detect in real time a slurry coating bead shape discharged from the slot-die to a base material, and a coating controller configured to detect a process condition change event by monitoring a slurry property and the slurry coating bead shape in real time and to control the flow rate of the flow rate adjustment valve based on reference data corresponding to a changed slurry property.