EP0127589A2 - A stirring apparatus structure for continuously stirring paint in can packages - Google Patents

A stirring apparatus structure for continuously stirring paint in can packages Download PDF

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EP0127589A2
EP0127589A2 EP84830145A EP84830145A EP0127589A2 EP 0127589 A2 EP0127589 A2 EP 0127589A2 EP 84830145 A EP84830145 A EP 84830145A EP 84830145 A EP84830145 A EP 84830145A EP 0127589 A2 EP0127589 A2 EP 0127589A2
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Giordano Pizzi
Domenico Gargioni
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44D—PAINTING OR ARTISTIC DRAWING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PRESERVING PAINTINGS; SURFACE TREATMENT TO OBTAIN SPECIAL ARTISTIC SURFACE EFFECTS OR FINISHES
    • B44D3/00—Accessories or implements for use in connection with painting or artistic drawing, not otherwise provided for; Methods or devices for colour determination, selection, or synthesis, e.g. use of colour tables
    • B44D3/06—Implements for stirring or mixing paints
    • B44D3/08—Implements for stirring or mixing paints for liquid or semi-liquid paints
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F27/00—Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders
    • B01F27/80—Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a substantially vertical axis
    • B01F27/88—Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a substantially vertical axis with a separate receptacle-stirrer unit that is adapted to be coupled to a drive mechanism
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F35/00—Accessories for mixers; Auxiliary operations or auxiliary devices; Parts or details of general application
    • B01F35/30—Driving arrangements; Transmissions; Couplings; Brakes
    • B01F35/32—Driving arrangements
    • B01F35/323—Driving arrangements for vertical stirrer shafts
    • B01F35/3231—Driving several stirrer shafts, e.g. about the same axis
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F35/00—Accessories for mixers; Auxiliary operations or auxiliary devices; Parts or details of general application
    • B01F35/40—Mounting or supporting mixing devices or receptacles; Clamping or holding arrangements therefor
    • B01F35/42—Clamping or holding arrangements for mounting receptacles on mixing devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44D—PAINTING OR ARTISTIC DRAWING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PRESERVING PAINTINGS; SURFACE TREATMENT TO OBTAIN SPECIAL ARTISTIC SURFACE EFFECTS OR FINISHES
    • B44D3/00—Accessories or implements for use in connection with painting or artistic drawing, not otherwise provided for; Methods or devices for colour determination, selection, or synthesis, e.g. use of colour tables
    • B44D3/06—Implements for stirring or mixing paints

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  • This invention relates to a stirring apparatus structure for continuously stirring paint in can packages.
  • Such prior apparata substantially comprise a multidecked shelf having sets of rotating shafts about vertical axes which are orderly arrayed across the upper horizontal wall of spaces defined by the shelf decks.
  • the bottom ends of said shafts carry an articulated tab adapted for engagement between the two arms of a small yoke and to rotatively drive a generic stirring member located inside the paint can.
  • Such equipped shelves are traditionally laid against a wall, both in their width and height directions, and are adequately secured thereto to ensure their stability.
  • Such shelves when so set up, are only accessible from one side and may require frequent moving back and forth by the operator in order to pick up individual paint cans to be mixed in conformity with preset formulations for the achievement of a desired color shade.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a stirring apparatus structure which allows picking up of individual cans from either sides of an installed shelf.
  • this device is provided with suitable safety switches which permit operation of the stirring devices only with the individual shelves in the closed condition.
  • This device has the additional feature that it can be enclosed, thus preventing release of emissions to the environment.
  • a special suction fan is provided which is connected to a duct leading to the outside of the working area.
  • the various vessels placed within the cabinet are also protected against dust and other contaminants which always appear at a working area.
  • Another object of this invention is to provide a stirring apparatus which enables the operator to have practically within his/her reach all of the cans to be picked up.
  • a stirring apparatus structure characterized in that it comprises in essence a cabinet including a parallelepipedal box-like body extending mainly in the vertical direction and being open on one side and sized to slidably accommodate in side-by-side positions two or more equipped shelves of conventional design for continuously stirring can packaged paint.
  • the present stirring apparatus structure results from the combination of a cabinet 1 having two or more equipped shelves 2, of a substantially known type which are effective to subject paint, as packaged in cans 3, to continuous agitation, said cans being orderly arrayed on the shelf decks.
  • the cabinet includes a parallelepipedal box-like body mounted on a base 4 and has correlated dimensions with those of the shelves.
  • That cabinet which would be obviously open on one side, is provided at the bottom and upper wall thereof with internal guides or runways which are adapted to slidably accommodate a given number of side-by-side shelves 2 having corresponding slides or wheels.
  • Such shelves are, in turn, provided with handgrips 5, or knobs, or the like, for pulling them out of the cabinet, and with suitable stops preventing their complete withdrawal.
  • the movements of the individual shelves into and out of the cabinet may be controlled automatically, through electro-mechanical systems (rack and pinion), or hydraulic or pneumatic systems, or any other functionally equivalent devices.

Abstract

The apparatus comprises a cabinet (1) including a parallelepipedal box-like body extending mainly in the vertical direction and being open on one side and sized to slidably accomodate in side-by-side positions two or more equipped shelves (2) of conventional design for continuously stirring can packaged paint, the cabinet (1) being provided, at the bottom and upper wall thereof, with internal guides or runways adapted to slidably accomodate a given number of shelves (2) having corresponding slides or wheels.

Description

  • This invention relates to a stirring apparatus structure for continuously stirring paint in can packages.
  • As is known, some special apparata have been provided and still made available which are effective to keep under constant agitation paints of different basic colors which are packaged in a plurality of separate cans suitably equipped to provide deep stirring of the paints in conformity with preset formulations.
  • Such prior apparata substantially comprise a multidecked shelf having sets of rotating shafts about vertical axes which are orderly arrayed across the upper horizontal wall of spaces defined by the shelf decks.
  • The bottom ends of said shafts carry an articulated tab adapted for engagement between the two arms of a small yoke and to rotatively drive a generic stirring member located inside the paint can.
  • Such equipped shelves are traditionally laid against a wall, both in their width and height directions, and are adequately secured thereto to ensure their stability.
  • Where plural shelves are required, these are generally set up one beside the next to even cover a whole wall, or several walls, the surfaces whereof are consequently made inaccessible for other uses.
  • Such shelves, when so set up, are only accessible from one side and may require frequent moving back and forth by the operator in order to pick up individual paint cans to be mixed in conformity with preset formulations for the achievement of a desired color shade.
  • It is an object of this invention to obviate such prior drawbacks by providing a stirring apparatus structure which, for a given number of paint cans held under agitation, has drastically reduced overall dimensions over similar apparata of conventional design.
  • A further object of the invention is to provide a stirring apparatus structure which allows picking up of individual cans from either sides of an installed shelf.
  • It should be noted that this device is provided with suitable safety switches which permit operation of the stirring devices only with the individual shelves in the closed condition.
  • This device has the additional feature that it can be enclosed, thus preventing release of emissions to the environment. To that aim, a special suction fan is provided which is connected to a duct leading to the outside of the working area.
  • The various vessels placed within the cabinet are also protected against dust and other contaminants which always appear at a working area.
  • Another object of this invention is to provide a stirring apparatus which enables the operator to have practically within his/her reach all of the cans to be picked up.
  • These and other objects, such as will be apparent hereinafter, are achieved by a stirring apparatus structure according to the invention, characterized in that it comprises in essence a cabinet including a parallelepipedal box-like body extending mainly in the vertical direction and being open on one side and sized to slidably accommodate in side-by-side positions two or more equipped shelves of conventional design for continuously stirring can packaged paint.
  • Further features and advantages of the stirring apparatus structure according to this invention will be more clearly understood from the following description of a preferred embodiment thereof, as illustrated by way of example only in the accompanying drawing, where:
    • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of this stirring apparatus structure with one of the equipped shelves partly withdrawn from the cabinet.
  • Making reference to the drawing view, the present stirring apparatus structure results from the combination of a cabinet 1 having two or more equipped shelves 2, of a substantially known type which are effective to subject paint, as packaged in cans 3, to continuous agitation, said cans being orderly arrayed on the shelf decks.
  • The cabinet includes a parallelepipedal box-like body mounted on a base 4 and has correlated dimensions with those of the shelves.
  • That cabinet, which would be obviously open on one side, is provided at the bottom and upper wall thereof with internal guides or runways which are adapted to slidably accommodate a given number of side-by-side shelves 2 having corresponding slides or wheels.
  • Such shelves are, in turn, provided with handgrips 5, or knobs, or the like, for pulling them out of the cabinet, and with suitable stops preventing their complete withdrawal.
  • In particular, the movements of the individual shelves into and out of the cabinet may be controlled automatically, through electro-mechanical systems (rack and pinion), or hydraulic or pneumatic systems, or any other functionally equivalent devices.
  • From the foregoing description and an observation of the accompanying drawing, apparent are the improved functionality and practicality of the stirring apparatus structure according to this invention.

Claims (9)

1. A stirring apparatus structure for continuously stirring paint in can packages, characterized in that it comprises in essence a cabinet including a parallelepipedal box-like body extending mainly in the vertical direction and being open on one side and sized to slidably accommodate in side-by-side positions two or more equipped shelves of conventional design for continuously stirring can packaged paint.
2. A stirring apparatus structure according to Claim 1, characterized in that said cabinet is provided, at the bottom and upper wall thereof, with internal guides or runways adapted to slidably accommodate a given number of shelves having corresponding slides or wheels.
3. A stirring apparatus structure according to the preceding claims, characterized in that said equipped shelves are provided, at the outer wall thereof, with handgrips, or knobs, or the like, adapted to permit withdrawal from the cabinet and suitable stops effective to prevent complete withdrawal thereof.
4. A stirring apparatus structure according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the outward and inward movements of said shelves may be automated by means of either electro-mechanical, or hydraulic, or pneumatic systems, or by means of other functionally equivalent devices.
5. A stirring apparatus structure according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is provided with appropriate safety switches for operating the stirring devices only with the individual shelves in the closed condition.
6. A stirring apparatus structure according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is provided with shelves adapted to be selectively closed to prevent emissions to the environment therefrom.
7. A stirring apparatus structure according to Claim 6, characterized in that it may be provided with an appropriate suction fan connected to a duct leading outside of the working area.
8. A stirring apparatus structure according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the various vessels placed inside said cabinet are protected against dust and contaminants present in the working area.
9. A stirring apparatus structure according to the preceding claims, all essentially as more comprehensively described in the above specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawing which is an integral part of this patent application.
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IT8321981U IT8321981V0 (en) 1983-05-27 1983-05-27 STRUCTURE OF AGITATOR APPLIANCE, FOR CONTINUOUS RE-MIXING OF PAINTS IN JARS.
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EP0409715A1 (en) * 1989-07-18 1991-01-23 Fillon-Pichon S.A. Modular structure cabinet for stirrers of paints and similar products
EP0440000A1 (en) * 1989-12-12 1991-08-07 FAST S.p.A. Device for restraining paint cans on paintcan stirring apparatus
US5800057A (en) * 1995-12-08 1998-09-01 Fillon Pichon Societe Anonyme Driving head for stirrer cans
US5904420A (en) * 1998-09-15 1999-05-18 Dedoes Industries, Inc. Frame for automatic paint stirring equipment
US5947598A (en) * 1998-09-15 1999-09-07 Dedoes Industries, Inc. Automatic paint stirring equipment with improved driving means
US5988868A (en) * 1998-09-15 1999-11-23 Dedoes Industries, Inc. Drive member for automatic paint stirring equipment
US6053218A (en) * 1998-11-10 2000-04-25 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Semi-automated system for dispensing automotive paint
US6095373A (en) * 1998-11-10 2000-08-01 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Paint container lid for a semi-automated automotive paint dispensing system
US6146009A (en) * 1999-10-13 2000-11-14 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Paint container lid member adaptable for use with a plurality of paint mixing systems
US6234218B1 (en) 1999-10-13 2001-05-22 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Semi-automated automotive paint dispensing system
US6474516B2 (en) 1999-10-13 2002-11-05 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Seal structure for a fluid pour spout of a paint container lid member
US7160022B2 (en) * 2001-11-30 2007-01-09 Fillon Technologies Paint stirring machine and method for mounting same
USRE39732E1 (en) 1995-12-08 2007-07-17 Fillon Investissement Driving head for stirrer cans
US7922383B2 (en) * 2003-06-19 2011-04-12 Fillon Investissement Modular cabinet for storing and driving stirrer cans
US8424704B2 (en) 2004-06-02 2013-04-23 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Self-cleaning lid for a paint container fluid pour spout
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US5160198A (en) * 1989-07-18 1992-11-03 Fillon-Pichon S.A. Modular structure cabinet for stirrers of paints and similar products
EP0409715A1 (en) * 1989-07-18 1991-01-23 Fillon-Pichon S.A. Modular structure cabinet for stirrers of paints and similar products
EP0440000A1 (en) * 1989-12-12 1991-08-07 FAST S.p.A. Device for restraining paint cans on paintcan stirring apparatus
USRE39732E1 (en) 1995-12-08 2007-07-17 Fillon Investissement Driving head for stirrer cans
US5800057A (en) * 1995-12-08 1998-09-01 Fillon Pichon Societe Anonyme Driving head for stirrer cans
US5904420A (en) * 1998-09-15 1999-05-18 Dedoes Industries, Inc. Frame for automatic paint stirring equipment
US5988868A (en) * 1998-09-15 1999-11-23 Dedoes Industries, Inc. Drive member for automatic paint stirring equipment
US5947598A (en) * 1998-09-15 1999-09-07 Dedoes Industries, Inc. Automatic paint stirring equipment with improved driving means
US6053218A (en) * 1998-11-10 2000-04-25 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Semi-automated system for dispensing automotive paint
US6095373A (en) * 1998-11-10 2000-08-01 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Paint container lid for a semi-automated automotive paint dispensing system
US6755326B2 (en) 1999-10-13 2004-06-29 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Seal structure for a fluid pour spout of a paint container lid member
US6474516B2 (en) 1999-10-13 2002-11-05 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Seal structure for a fluid pour spout of a paint container lid member
US6234218B1 (en) 1999-10-13 2001-05-22 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Semi-automated automotive paint dispensing system
US6146009A (en) * 1999-10-13 2000-11-14 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Paint container lid member adaptable for use with a plurality of paint mixing systems
US7160022B2 (en) * 2001-11-30 2007-01-09 Fillon Technologies Paint stirring machine and method for mounting same
US7922383B2 (en) * 2003-06-19 2011-04-12 Fillon Investissement Modular cabinet for storing and driving stirrer cans
US8424704B2 (en) 2004-06-02 2013-04-23 X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc. Self-cleaning lid for a paint container fluid pour spout
EP3150275A1 (en) * 2015-10-02 2017-04-05 OCE-Technologies B.V. Ink storage apparatus for a printing system
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