EP1717371A3 - Retroreflective distributor - Google Patents

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EP1717371A3
EP1717371A3 EP06252142A EP06252142A EP1717371A3 EP 1717371 A3 EP1717371 A3 EP 1717371A3 EP 06252142 A EP06252142 A EP 06252142A EP 06252142 A EP06252142 A EP 06252142A EP 1717371 A3 EP1717371 A3 EP 1717371A3
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container
articles
retroreflective
distributor
outlet
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EP1717371A2 (en
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Robert c/o Prismo Limited Copeland
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Prismo Ltd
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C23/00—Auxiliary devices or arrangements for constructing, repairing, reconditioning, or taking-up road or like surfaces
    • E01C23/16—Devices for marking-out, applying, or forming traffic or like markings on finished paving; Protecting fresh markings
    • E01C23/166—Means for dispensing particulate material on to freshly applied markings or into the marking material after discharge thereof, e.g. reflective beads, grip-improving particles

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  • Filling Or Emptying Of Bunkers, Hoppers, And Tanks (AREA)
  • Optical Elements Other Than Lenses (AREA)
  • Chutes (AREA)

Abstract

A distributor device 10 includes a container 44, which is arranged in use to contain retroreflective articles. The articles are supplied to the container via a supply line 34 and, in use, are arranged to exit the container through an outlet and down a distributing chute 36 on to a target material. A restrictor 18, which is arranged in the region of the outlet, is operable to determine the extent at which the outlet is restricted and therefore the egress of the articles from the container. The distributor device further comprises an agitator 78, which, in use, assists the articles from moving past the restrictor and also from locking together in the container or supply line. In use, relative movement of the distributor and target material, which includes a pre-laid encapsulant surface, assists in the distribution of a retroreflective deposit that has a different retroreflective character from light emanating from a common source.
EP06252142A 2005-04-28 2006-04-20 Retroreflective distributor Withdrawn EP1717371A3 (en)

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GB0508639A GB2425557A (en) 2005-04-28 2005-04-28 Distributor device for retroreflective articles

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EP1717371A2 EP1717371A2 (en) 2006-11-02
EP1717371A3 true EP1717371A3 (en) 2007-07-18

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Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2895647A (en) * 1956-11-15 1959-07-21 Wald Ind Inc Highway marking apparatus and method
US3967784A (en) * 1975-05-16 1976-07-06 Idaho Norland Corporation Bead dispensing gun for marking pavement
GB1444926A (en) * 1972-09-11 1976-08-04 Eigenmann Ludwig Apparatus and method for applying marking stripes

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IT1097474B (en) * 1978-07-05 1985-08-31 Eigenmann Ludwig REFLECTIVE ELEMENTS PERFECTED FOR ROAD SIGNAGE, METHOD FOR THEIR ORIENTATION AND INSTALLATION
CH684703A5 (en) * 1992-03-11 1994-11-30 Alfred Ehrismann Dipl Ing Means for diffusing beads for road markings.
GB2273923B (en) * 1993-01-04 1996-09-25 Glaverbel Apparatus for the distribution of particulate material upon a surface
US6511259B1 (en) * 1999-12-13 2003-01-28 3M Innovative Properties Company Particle dispenser with fluid assist to control particle velocity for use on a moving vehicle
FR2843599B1 (en) * 2002-08-13 2004-10-01 Bernard Camus WATERPROOF DEVICE WITH INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL AIR INTAKE FOR SPRAYING ALL KIND OF GLASS BALL MICROS ON SIGNAL STRIPS WITH A ROAD MARKING MACHINE

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2895647A (en) * 1956-11-15 1959-07-21 Wald Ind Inc Highway marking apparatus and method
GB1444926A (en) * 1972-09-11 1976-08-04 Eigenmann Ludwig Apparatus and method for applying marking stripes
US3967784A (en) * 1975-05-16 1976-07-06 Idaho Norland Corporation Bead dispensing gun for marking pavement

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EP1717371A2 (en) 2006-11-02
GB2425557A (en) 2006-11-01

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