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EP2026910B1
EP2026910B1 EP08715724.4A EP08715724A EP2026910B1 EP 2026910 B1 EP2026910 B1 EP 2026910B1 EP 08715724 A EP08715724 A EP 08715724A EP 2026910 B1 EP2026910 B1 EP 2026910B1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B14/00Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material
    • B05B14/40Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material for use in spray booths
    • B05B14/46Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material for use in spray booths by washing the air charged with excess material
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B16/00Spray booths
    • B05B16/60Ventilation arrangements specially adapted therefor
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10STECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10STECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S55/00Gas separation
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  • Air conditioning requires cooling to eliminate atmospheric moisture and then heating to operating temperature again. As a result of the large air flow rates that are necessary, this results in a significant energy consumption.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a paint shop for painting parts, whereby the energy consumption can be reduced.
  • a paint shop according to the preamble of claim 1 is known, which has an application area and two auxiliary areas with separate air supply.
  • Supply air is drawn in from the environment, which is introduced into the application area via an air supply system, which may contain air conditioning, and into the two auxiliary areas with separate air ducts.
  • the exhaust air from the spray booth releases its energy through a heat exchanger partially to the fresh air sucked in and is then released to the environment.
  • This system also requires considerable amounts of energy for the air conditioning of the supply air for the application area and the auxiliary areas.
  • the exhaust air from the spray booth is partially recycled and partially supplied to the application area after passing through an air conditioning device.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a paint shop for painting parts, whereby a high-quality paint can be guaranteed and at the same time the energy consumption compared to conventional paint shops can be reduced.
  • the remaining auxiliary areas of the spray booth in which optionally additional units, such as painting robots, lifting devices and the like, are arranged, can be supplied with supply air, which not air conditioned.
  • additional units such as painting robots, lifting devices and the like
  • air conditioning is understood to mean an air treatment which always comprises cooling and associated dehumidification.
  • a simple “air conditioning” such as by heating or mixing with other air is not included.
  • Air conditioning is considered necessary to be able to actually achieve good painting results.
  • At least one guide element is provided between the application region and the at least one auxiliary region for optimizing the flow of air in the transition region between the application region and the auxiliary region.
  • exhaust air from the spray booth is at least partially performed in recirculation mode via at least one separator, and at least a portion of the circulating air of an exhaust air purification device, such as a thermal afterburning, preferably a regenerative afterburning, or solvent recovery fed.
  • an exhaust air purification device such as a thermal afterburning, preferably a regenerative afterburning, or solvent recovery fed.
  • solvent-based lacquers facilitates concentration of the solvents to a range of up to about 10 g / m 3 (typically about 3 g / m 3 ) and suitable exhaust air purification by thermal afterburning.
  • the second air intake at least partially sucks recycled air from the spray booth.
  • the second air supply can also be supplied at least partially with ambient air or fresh air.
  • the energy saving achieved according to the invention is achieved.
  • a partition with an application opening for spray application is provided between the application area and the auxiliary area.
  • This measure has the advantage that an operator for a manual spray painting can stand in the auxiliary area and can be supplied with separate supply air, which is preferably fresh air. Through the application opening, the spray application can be carried out in a suitable manner.
  • a pressure gradient preferably arises between the auxiliary region and the application region, so that an air flow results from the auxiliary region to the application region.
  • the spray booth has a separate, preferably movably arranged work cabin which is connected to the application area via an application opening.
  • This embodiment is particularly advantageous in the painting of large parts.
  • the movement of the work cabin can e.g. in the vertical direction and / or in the horizontal direction or as a rotation.
  • the partition between the application area and the auxiliary area is designed to be movable in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention.
  • the application opening can be changeable or movable.
  • the second air supply for the auxiliary area can be at least partially supplied with fresh air.
  • air filters with different qualities are provided for the air conditioning unit and for the air supply for the auxiliary area, preferably finer qualities for the air conditioning unit and coarser qualities for the second air supply for the auxiliary area.
  • the qualities F5 and F9 could be used in the air-conditioning unit, while only F5 could be used for the auxiliary area.
  • a monitoring device for monitoring the solvent concentration is provided.
  • a control device for controlling the proportion of air, which is supplied to the exhaust air purification device is provided.
  • the proportion of air which is fed to the exhaust air purification device is hereby preferably controlled as a function of the solvent concentration in the region of the second air supply.
  • the solvent concentration in the air supplied to the exhaust air purification device such that the solvent concentration is between 2 and 20 g / m 3 , preferably between 2 and 10 g / m 3 , particularly preferably between 2 and 5 g / m 3 is held.
  • the exhaust air can also be passed over a "cold trap" and the solvent fraction can be separated off by condensation.
  • the monitoring device is designed to measure the solvent concentration
  • the control device has a valve which is controlled as a function of the solvent concentration. This may be, for example, a controllable flap or a controllable fan.
  • the monitoring device is designed for monitoring the amount of solvent introduced and the control device for controlling the portion of the circulating air, which is supplied to the exhaust air purification device, depending on the introduced amount of solvent.
  • the amount of solvent for example, the amount of liquid sprayed in the spray booths can be used.
  • the spray booth is sealed off to the outside by doors or inlet and outlet locks.
  • the double doors are preferably each coupled with a lock such that only one outer or one inner door can be opened.
  • a spray booth according to the invention has a spray booth with a Applikatiöns Colour for painting parts, an air supply and an air extraction, with a conveyor for conveying parts through the spray booth, as well as an inlet lock and an outlet lock, the locks as with connected to the interior of the spray booth channels are formed, which run obliquely upward to the outside.
  • Such an embodiment of the invention also leads to energy savings when the spray booth is not equipped with separate air ducts for an application area and an auxiliary area.
  • the conveyor In conventional flow spray booths, the conveyor usually runs horizontally. At the inlet end and at the outlet end, no special measures have been taken to achieve air separation between the conditioned cabin air and the non-conditioned outside air. This leads to significant energy losses at the inlet and outlet ends. There is also the risk of solvent losses and the risks of dirt contamination.
  • the amount of air entering this way is significantly reduced by the special design of the locks at the inlet and outlet ends, so that the total air turnover is reduced, which is associated with corresponding savings in energy and costs.
  • the locks are closed to the outside in each case by a lower edge, and wherein the lower edge are arranged at a level which is at least at the level of the conveyor on which the conveyor extends within the spray booth.
  • air-conditioning devices or ventilation devices are provided with filters, which can be flowed through in the vertical direction.
  • FIG. 1 A first embodiment of a paint shop according to the invention is in FIG. 1 total designated by the numeral 10.
  • the painting installation has a spray booth 12, which is divided into three areas, a centrally arranged application area 14, in which parts 30 are spray-painted and in two lateral auxiliary areas 16, 18, in which auxiliary equipment for painting, such as robots, hoists or the like, are provided.
  • FIG. 4 The transition between the application area 14 and the auxiliary areas 16, 18 is exemplary FIG. 4 to see closer.
  • a corridor 52 which extends longitudinally through the spray booth 12 and can be moved through the parts 30 along a path predetermined by a conveyor, as indicated by the arrow 54.
  • two robots 60, 62 are arranged, of which one 60 in the auxiliary area 18 and a second 62 in the auxiliary area 16.
  • a first application surface 56 within the corridor 52 which is operated by the robot 62
  • a second application surface 58 which is operated by the robot 62, shown in dashed lines.
  • These application surfaces 56, 58 are located within an application area 14 and are supplied with conditioned air from above via a separate air supply 20, which is guided via an air-conditioning device 36 (cf. FIG. 1 ).
  • the remaining auxiliary areas 16, 18, in which the robots 62, 64 and possibly other auxiliary units are accommodated, are supplied via a separate air supply 22 and 24 with separate supply air, which according to FIG. 1 is supplied via a recirculation device 38.
  • the energy-intensive air conditioning in the application area 14 can be limited to the actual necessary air volume, while the remaining areas of the spray booth, which are designated as auxiliary areas 16, 18, with separate supply air be supplied, which is not air-conditioned or only partially air-conditioned.
  • a recirculation device 38 is shown.
  • the recirculation device 38 via which the air supply 22, 24 of the auxiliary areas 16, 18 is supplied with supply air, generally has a fan, a filter and possibly an additional heater.
  • blowing surfaces which in FIG. 1 are indicated schematically with 25.
  • these blowing surfaces can be configured for example as filter ceilings, but also as a grid, nozzles, perforated plates or the like.
  • suitable materials for a uniform air distribution are used.
  • turbulences that result as a result of the different air quality between the application region 14 and the auxiliary regions 16, 18 can be minimized.
  • the supply air supplied to the application area 14 and the auxiliary areas 16, 18 from the air conditioning unit or from the air conditioning unit is controlled in such a way that the same or similar air speeds result.
  • the same possible temperatures and low air density differences are sought, so as to achieve the result as possible a rectified, laminar flow through the spray booth from top to bottom. In this way, high quality finishes can be achieved.
  • the exhaust air of the spray booth 12 is recycled and for this purpose via a scrubber 32 (eg venturi scrubber) and a post-scrubber 34 out.
  • the exhaust air passes to the air conditioning device 36, in which it is adjusted to the desired temperature and relative humidity.
  • Another part of the exhaust air passes to the recirculation device 38, from which the air supply 22, 24 for the auxiliary areas 16, 18 is fed.
  • a portion of the exhaust air is branched off after the recirculation device 38 and an exhaust air purification system 40, preferably supplied in the form of a thermal afterburning, to then be discharged as practically pollutant-free exhaust air to the environment.
  • the air conditioning device 36 used is basically known in the prior art. It usually has a pre-filter, a drain cooler, a heater and a blower. Further, suitable control is provided to adjust the air supplied to the spray booth to an appropriate temperature (e.g., 24 ° C) and a suitable relative humidity (e.g., 65%).
  • an appropriate temperature e.g., 24 ° C
  • a suitable relative humidity e.g., 65%
  • dry separation air conditioning may also be used.
  • FIG. 2 shows a non-inventive embodiment
  • paint shop is in FIG. 2 represented and designated overall by the numeral 10a.
  • corresponding reference numerals are used for corresponding parts.
  • the paint shop 10a has a spray booth 12a, which is opposite to the previously with reference to FIG. 1 spray booth explained 12 only differs in that the guide surfaces 26a, 28a between the application area 14 and auxiliary areas 16, 18 are rigid.
  • the spray booth 12a is not operated with circulating air as in the aforementioned embodiment, but is supplied with ambient air via the air conditioner 36 and an air feeder 42, respectively.
  • FIG. 3 A further modification of a paint shop according to the invention is in FIG. 3 represented and designated overall by the numeral 10b.
  • the spray booth 12b has an application area 14 and an auxiliary area 16, which are separated from one another by a partition wall 44, wherein an application opening 46 is formed in the partition wall 44.
  • An operator 51 standing in the auxiliary area 16 can spray-paint parts 30, which are located in the application area 14, by means of a spray gun 49.
  • the air supply 24 for the application area 14 is in turn via an air conditioning device 36.
  • the air supply 20 is fed to the auxiliary area 16 with fresh air via a supply air 42.
  • a pressure gradient between the auxiliary area 16 and the application area 14 is preferably set, so that the operator 51 is protected from pollutant-laden ambient air of the application area 14 by an air flow into the application area 14.
  • a thermal post-combustion 40 is preferably additionally connected to clean solvent-laden circulating air and then to be able to deliver to the environment.
  • the supply air flow for the auxiliary area 16, which is supplied via the supply air 42 may be such that it corresponds to the exhaust air flow discharged via the thermal afterburning.
  • the thermal afterburning 40 may be designed for 5000 m 3 / h and the same amount supplied via the air supply device 42 in the auxiliary area 16.
  • a dry separation 48 may be provided below, which allows a discharge of the exhaust air via a blower 50 to the environment.
  • an exhaust air for the auxiliary area 16 can also be completely dispensed with, provided that the supplied supply air is conducted completely via the application opening 46 into the application area 14.
  • the auxiliary area 16 can also be designed as a ventilated hall in which the operator 51 stands and which is in communication with the application area 14 via the application opening 46.
  • FIG. 5 is an easy compared to the design according to FIG. 4 modified embodiment of a spray booth shown and designated overall by 12c.
  • a robot 64 is shown in the auxiliary area 18 in order to use it to paint parts 30, which are conveyed through the application area 14 by means of a conveyor 68.
  • FIG. 6 A modification of the previously based on FIG. 3 explained painting plant is in FIG. 6 represented and designated overall by the numeral 10d.
  • the spray booth 12d includes a movable workbench 70 in which an auxiliary area 16 is provided for an operator.
  • the movable work cabin 70 has the application opening 46 and is above it with the application area 14 in connection.
  • the work cabin 70 has no own exhaust air.
  • the work cabin 70 can be moved approximately in the vertical direction and / or in the horizontal direction, with the application opening 46 being coupled to the application area 14 via suitable closing devices and seals.
  • FIG. 7 is another over the execution according to FIG. 1 modified version of a painting according to the invention shown and designated 10e in total.
  • the paint shop 10e has a spray booth 12 with an application area 14 and two auxiliary areas 16, 18 according to FIG FIG. 1 on.
  • the application area is as in FIG. 1 supplied via an air supply 20 from an air conditioning device 36, while the auxiliary areas 16, 18 are supplied via a separate air supply 22, 24 from a recirculation device 38.
  • Both the air conditioning device 36 and the recirculation device 38 are partially fed in the circuit of the exhaust air of the spray booth 12, which is cleaned via a washing device 32 and a post-washer 34.
  • FIG. 8 is the spray booth according to FIG. 1 shown enlarged in a partial longitudinal section in the region of the inlet side.
  • the cutting line runs directly through the application area 14.
  • the spray booth designed as a pass-through cabin has an inlet lock 92 and an outlet lock (not shown) of identical construction.
  • the inlet lock 92 and the outlet lock are formed as channels, which open obliquely from above into the interior of the spray booth 12.
  • a conveyor 90 runs parallel along the upper inner side of the inlet lock 92, ie obliquely from above into the spray booth 12. Within the spray booth 12, the conveyor 90 runs horizontally immediately below the blowing surfaces 25. At the outlet side of the conveyor 90 runs again parallel along the upper inside of the outlet lock slanted upward.
  • the lower edge 94 of the inlet lock 92 (and correspondingly also the outlet lock) is at the highest possible level, preferably at least at the level of the conveyor 90 within the spray booth 12.
  • FIG. 9 is a modification of the embodiment according to FIG. 8 shown.
  • two spray booths 12, 12e are arranged one behind the other and coupled together by a channel 97, through which a conveyor extends.
  • a channel 97 through which a conveyor extends.
  • an inlet lock 92 according to FIG. 8 provided, while at the outlet end of the second spray booth 12 e an outlet lock 96 according to FIG. 8 is provided.
  • a spray booth 12f is shown communicating with a first lock 98 on a first side and a second lock 102 on the opposite side.
  • doors 99, 100 and 103, 104 are provided, which are controlled so that only ever an outer door 100, 104 or an inner door 99, 103 can be opened. This minimizes the air exchange.
  • FIG. 11 is a section of a surface filter for the air conditioning device 36 or the air circulation device 38 according to FIG. 1 shown in simplified form. It is a surface filter with a filter material 106, which also rests on a support surface 107 and can be flowed through in the vertical direction.
  • FIG. 12 shows an embodiment of such a filter 105a in the form of a pocket filter or bag filter 106 which is held on a receptacle 107 and is also held in a receptacle 107.

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Für hochwertige Ergebnisse bei der Spritzlackierung werden Spritzkabinen von Lackieranlagen üblicherweise klimatisiert. Eine Klimatisierung erfordert eine Abkühlung zur Ausscheidung von Luftfeuchtigkeit und anschließend wieder eine Erwärmung auf die Betriebstemperatur. In Folge der großen Luftdurchsätze, die notwendig sind, ergibt sich hierdurch ein erheblicher Energieverbrauch.For high-quality results in spray painting spray booths of paint shops are usually air-conditioned. Air conditioning requires cooling to eliminate atmospheric moisture and then heating to operating temperature again. As a result of the large air flow rates that are necessary, this results in a significant energy consumption.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, eine Lackieranlage zum Lackieren von Teilen anzugeben, womit der Energieverbrauch gesenkt werden kann.The object of the invention is to provide a paint shop for painting parts, whereby the energy consumption can be reduced.

Aus der GB 1 474 732 A ist eine Lackieranlage gemäß dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1 bekannt, die einen Applikationsbereich und zwei Hilfsbereiche mit voneinander getrennter Luftzuführung aufweist. Aus der Umgebung wird Zuluft angesaugt, die über eine Zuluftanlage, die eine Klimatisierung enthalten kann, in den Applikationsbereich und mit getrennten Luftführungen in die beiden Hilfsbereiche eingeführt wird. Die Abluft aus der Spritzkabine gibt ihre Energie über einen Wärmetauscher teilweise an die angesaugte Frischluft ab und wird dann an die Umgebung abgegeben.From the GB 1 474 732 A a paint shop according to the preamble of claim 1 is known, which has an application area and two auxiliary areas with separate air supply. Supply air is drawn in from the environment, which is introduced into the application area via an air supply system, which may contain air conditioning, and into the two auxiliary areas with separate air ducts. The exhaust air from the spray booth releases its energy through a heat exchanger partially to the fresh air sucked in and is then released to the environment.

Auch diese Anlage erfordert erhebliche Energiemengen zur Klimatisierung der Zuluft für den Applikationsbereich und der Hilfsbereiche.This system also requires considerable amounts of energy for the air conditioning of the supply air for the application area and the auxiliary areas.

Aus der FR 2 525 926 A1 ist eine weitere Lackieranlage bekannt, bei der die Zuluft über getrennte Kanäle in den Applikationsbereich und in die Hilfsbereiche zugeführt wird. Als Zuluft wird Frischluft verwendet, die über ein Gebläse zugeführt wird.From the FR 2 525 926 A1 Another painting plant is known in which the supply air is supplied via separate channels in the application area and in the auxiliary areas. As incoming air fresh air is used, which is supplied via a fan.

Die Abluft aus der Spritzkabine wird teilweise rezykliert und teilweise dem Applikationsbereich ggf. nach Durchlaufen einer Klimatisierungseinrichtung zugeführt.The exhaust air from the spray booth is partially recycled and partially supplied to the application area after passing through an air conditioning device.

Obwohl hier die Abluft aus der Spritzkabine teilweise wieder genutzt wird, so dass der Energieverbrauch etwas reduziert wird, erfüllt eine derartige Spritzkabine nicht die Anforderungen, die an hochwertige Spritzlackierungen gestellt werden, da die zugeführte Zuluft überwiegend aus Umgebungsluft besteht, die über ein Gebläse zugeführt wird.Although here the exhaust air from the spray booth is partially used again, so that the energy consumption is slightly reduced, such a spray booth does not meet the requirements placed on high-quality spray paints, since the supply air supplied mainly consists of ambient air, which is supplied via a blower ,

Vor diesem Hintergrund besteht die Aufgabe der Erfindung darin, eine Lackieranlage zum Lackieren von Teilen anzugeben, womit eine hochwertige Lackierung gewährleistet werden kann und gleichzeitig der Energieverbrauch gegenüber herkömmlichen Lackieranlagen gesenkt werden kann.Against this background, the object of the invention is to provide a paint shop for painting parts, whereby a high-quality paint can be guaranteed and at the same time the energy consumption compared to conventional paint shops can be reduced.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Lackieranlage gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a paint shop according to claim 1.

Da erfindungsgemäß nur der Applikationsbereich der Spritzkabine, in dem die eigentliche Spritzlackierung erfolgt, mit klimatisierter Zuluft versorgt wird, können die verbleibenden Hilfsbereiche der Spritzkabine, in denen ggf. Zusatzaggregate, wie Lackierroboter, Hubgeräte und dergleichen, angeordnet sind, mit Zuluft versorgt werden, die nicht klimatisiert ist. Auf diese Weise wird das zu klimatisierende Luftvolumen gegenüber der im Stand der Technik üblichen Vollklimatisierung erheblich reduziert, was mit einer entsprechenden Energieeinsparung verbunden ist.Since according to the invention only the application area of the spray booth, in which the actual spray painting takes place, is supplied with conditioned supply air, the remaining auxiliary areas of the spray booth, in which optionally additional units, such as painting robots, lifting devices and the like, are arranged, can be supplied with supply air, which not air conditioned. In this way, the volume of air to be conditioned is considerably reduced compared to the conventional full air conditioning in the prior art, which is associated with a corresponding energy saving.

Unter "Klimatisierung" wird im Rahmen dieser Erfindung eine Luftbehandlung verstanden, die immer eine Kühlung und eine damit einhergehende Entfeuchtung umfasst. Eine einfache "Luftkonditionierung" etwa durch Aufheizen oder Mischen mit anderer Luft wird hiervon nicht umfasst.In the context of this invention, "air conditioning" is understood to mean an air treatment which always comprises cooling and associated dehumidification. A simple "air conditioning" such as by heating or mixing with other air is not included.

Eine Klimatisierung wird als notwendig angesehen, um tatsächlich gute Ergebnisse beim Lackieren erzielen zu können.Air conditioning is considered necessary to be able to actually achieve good painting results.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist zwischen dem Applikationsbereich und dem mindestens einen Hilfsbereich mindestens ein Leitelement zur strömungstechnischen Optimierung der Luftströmungen im Übergangsbereich zwischen Applikationsbereich und Hilfsbereich vorgesehen.In accordance with a further embodiment of the invention, at least one guide element is provided between the application region and the at least one auxiliary region for optimizing the flow of air in the transition region between the application region and the auxiliary region.

Auf diese Weise können Turbulenzen, die zwangsläufig durch unterschiedliche Luftdichten, Feuchtigkeitsgehalte oder Temperaturen der aneinander angrenzenden miteinander zusammengeführten Luftströmungen bedingt sind, reduziert werden.In this way, turbulences, which are inevitably caused by different airtightness, moisture contents or temperatures of the adjoining merged air flows, can be reduced.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist Abluft aus der Spritzkabine zumindest teilweise im Umluftbetrieb über mindestens eine Abscheideeinrichtung geführt, und zumindest ein Teil der Umluft einer Abluftreinigungseinrichtung, etwa in Form einer thermischen Nachverbrennung, vorzugsweise einer regenerativen Nachverbrennung, oder Lösungsmittelrückgewinnung, zugeführt.According to a further embodiment of the invention, exhaust air from the spray booth is at least partially performed in recirculation mode via at least one separator, and at least a portion of the circulating air of an exhaust air purification device, such as a thermal afterburning, preferably a regenerative afterburning, or solvent recovery fed.

Auf diese Weise wird bei der Verwendung von Lösungsmittellacken eine Aufkonzentration der Lösungsmittel auf einen Bereich von bis zu etwa 10 g/m3 (typischerweise etwa 3 g/m3) und eine geeignete Abluftreinigung durch thermische Nachverbrennung erleichtert.In this way, the use of solvent-based lacquers facilitates concentration of the solvents to a range of up to about 10 g / m 3 (typically about 3 g / m 3 ) and suitable exhaust air purification by thermal afterburning.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung saugt die zweite Luftzufuhr zumindest teilweise rezyklierte Luft aus der Spritzkabine an.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the second air intake at least partially sucks recycled air from the spray booth.

Auf diese Weise können die mit einer Aufkonzentration verbundenen Vorteile für den Applikationsbereich genutzt werden.In this way, the advantages associated with concentration can be used for the application area.

In einer alternativen Ausführung der Erfindung kann die zweite Luftzufuhr auch zumindest teilweise mit Umgebungsluft oder Frischluft versorgt werden.In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the second air supply can also be supplied at least partially with ambient air or fresh air.

Auch in diesem Fall wird die erfindungsgemäß erzielte Energieersparnis erreicht.Also in this case, the energy saving achieved according to the invention is achieved.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist zwischen dem Applikationsbereich und dem Hilfsbereich eine Trennwand mit einer Applikationsöffnung zur Spritzapplikation vorgesehen.According to a further embodiment of the invention, a partition with an application opening for spray application is provided between the application area and the auxiliary area.

Diese Maßnahme hat den Vorteil, dass eine Bedienungsperson für eine manuelle Spritzlackierung im Hilfsbereich stehen kann und mit getrennter Zuluft versorgt werden kann, bei der es sich vorzugsweise um Frischluft handelt. Durch die Applikationsöffnung kann die Spritzapplikation in geeigneter Weise durchgeführt werden.This measure has the advantage that an operator for a manual spray painting can stand in the auxiliary area and can be supplied with separate supply air, which is preferably fresh air. Through the application opening, the spray application can be carried out in a suitable manner.

Vorzugsweise entsteht hierbei ein Druckgefälle zwischen dem Hilfsbereich und dem Applikationsbereich, so dass sich eine Luftströmung vom Hilfsbereich zum Applikationsbereich ergibt.In this case, a pressure gradient preferably arises between the auxiliary region and the application region, so that an air flow results from the auxiliary region to the application region.

Auf diese Weise wird die im Hilfsbereich stehende Bedienungsperson vor erhöhter Schadstoffkonzentration des Umluftstroms im Applikationsbereich geschützt.In this way, the operator standing in the auxiliary area is protected against increased pollutant concentration of the circulating air flow in the application area.

Gemäß einer weiteren Alternative der Erfindung weist die Spritzkabine eine getrennte, vorzugsweise beweglich angeordnete Arbeitskabine auf, die über eine Applikationsöffnung mit dem Applikationsbereich in Verbindung steht.According to a further alternative of the invention, the spray booth has a separate, preferably movably arranged work cabin which is connected to the application area via an application opening.

Diese Ausführung ist insbesondere bei der Lackierung von großen Teilen vorteilhaft. Die Bewegung der Arbeitskabine kann z.B. in Vertikalrichtung und/oder in Horizontalrichtung oder als Drehung erfolgen.This embodiment is particularly advantageous in the painting of large parts. The movement of the work cabin can e.g. in the vertical direction and / or in the horizontal direction or as a rotation.

Die Trennwand zwischen Applikationsbereich und Hilfsbereich ist gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung beweglich ausgestaltet.The partition between the application area and the auxiliary area is designed to be movable in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention.

Auch kann die Applikationsöffnung veränderbar oder beweglich sein.Also, the application opening can be changeable or movable.

Auf diese Weise ergibt sich eine große Flexibilität.In this way, there is a great deal of flexibility.

Wie bereits erwähnt, kann die zweite Luftzufuhr für den Hilfsbereich zumindest teilweise mit Frischluft gespeist sein.As already mentioned, the second air supply for the auxiliary area can be at least partially supplied with fresh air.

Dies ist insbesondere von Vorteil, wenn der Hilfsbereich für den Zugang durch eine Arbeitsperson vorgesehen ist.This is particularly advantageous when the auxiliary area is provided for access by a worker.

In zusätzlicher Weiterbildung der Erfindung sind für die Klimatisierungseinrichtung und für die Luftzufuhr für den Hilfsbereich Luftfilter mit unterschiedlichen Qualitäten vorgesehen, vorzugsweise feinere Qualitäten für die Klimatisierungseinrichtung und gröbere Qualitäten für die zweite Luftzufuhr für den Hilfsbereich.In an additional development of the invention, air filters with different qualities are provided for the air conditioning unit and for the air supply for the auxiliary area, preferably finer qualities for the air conditioning unit and coarser qualities for the second air supply for the auxiliary area.

So könnte etwa in der Klimatisierungseinrichtung die Qualitäten F5 und F9 verwendet werden, dagegen für den Hilfsbereich nur F5.For example, the qualities F5 and F9 could be used in the air-conditioning unit, while only F5 could be used for the auxiliary area.

Auf diese Weise wird der durch die Filter verursachte Druckverlust im Hilfsbereich reduziert, was zu einer Energieersparnis führt und Filterkosten spart.In this way, the pressure loss caused by the filters in the auxiliary area is reduced, which leads to energy savings and saves filter costs.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist eine Überwachungseinrichtung zur Überwachung der Lösemittelkonzentration vorgesehen.According to a further embodiment of the invention, a monitoring device for monitoring the solvent concentration is provided.

Auf diese Weise wird es ermöglicht, die Luftmenge für die Abluftreinigungseinrichtung noch weiter auf ein Maß zu reduzieren, dass notwendig ist, um eine Einhaltung einer maximalen Lösemittelkonzentration zu gewährleisten.In this way, it is possible to further reduce the amount of air for the exhaust air purification device to a level that is necessary to ensure compliance with a maximum solvent concentration.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist eine Steuereinrichtung zur Steuerung des Luftanteils, der der Abluftreinigungseinrichtung zugeführt wird, vorgesehen.According to a further embodiment of the invention, a control device for controlling the proportion of air, which is supplied to the exhaust air purification device, is provided.

Der Luftanteil, der der Abluftreinigungseinrichtung zugeführt wird, wird hierbei vorzugsweise in Abhängigkeit von der Lösemittelkonzentration im Bereich der zweiten Luftzufuhr gesteuert.The proportion of air which is fed to the exhaust air purification device is hereby preferably controlled as a function of the solvent concentration in the region of the second air supply.

Auf diese Weise wird die der Abluftreinigungseinrichtung (z.B. regenerative Nachverbrennung) zugeführte Abluft auf das notwendige Maß reduziert. Auf diese Weise ergibt sich eine weitere Energie- und Kosteneinsparung.In this way, the exhaust air supplied to the exhaust air purifier (e.g., regenerative afterburning) is reduced to the necessary level. In this way, there is a further energy and cost savings.

Ferner ist es möglich, hierbei die Lösemittelkonzentration bei der der Abluftreinigungseinrichtung zugeführten Luft derart zu steuern, dass die Lösemittelkonzentration zwischen 2 und 20 g/m3, vorzugsweise zwischen 2 und 10 g/m3, besonders bevorzugt zwischen 2 und 5 g/m3 gehalten wird.Furthermore, it is possible in this case to control the solvent concentration in the air supplied to the exhaust air purification device such that the solvent concentration is between 2 and 20 g / m 3 , preferably between 2 and 10 g / m 3 , particularly preferably between 2 and 5 g / m 3 is held.

Auf diese Weise kann eine regenerative Nachverbrennung zur Abluftreinigung genutzt werden, die im autothermen Bereich betrieben wird, d.h. dass allein die in der Abluft enthaltenen Lösungsmittel ausreichen, um die Verbrennung aufrecht zu erhalten. So ist ein besonders energiesparender Prozess möglich.In this way, a regenerative afterburning for exhaust air purification can be used, which is operated in the autothermal range, i. that only the solvents contained in the exhaust air are sufficient to maintain the combustion. This makes a particularly energy-saving process possible.

Bei einer ausreichend hohen Lösemittelkonzentration auf z.B. 10 g/m3 kann statt einer Nachverbrennung die Abluft auch über eine "Kältefalle" geführt werden und der Lösungsmittelanteil durch Kondensation abgetrennt werden.At a sufficiently high solvent concentration of, for example, 10 g / m 3 , instead of afterburning, the exhaust air can also be passed over a "cold trap" and the solvent fraction can be separated off by condensation.

Dies ist besonders kostengünstig und hat den Vorteil, dass das Kondensat wieder verwendbar ist.This is particularly inexpensive and has the advantage that the condensate is reusable.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Überwachungseinrichtung zur Messung der Lösungsmittelkonzentration ausgebildet, und die Steuereinrichtung weist ein in Abhängigkeit von der Lösungsmittelkonzentration gesteuertes Ventil auf. Dabei kann es sich beispielsweise um eine steuerbare Klappe oder einen steuerbaren Ventilator handeln.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the monitoring device is designed to measure the solvent concentration, and the control device has a valve which is controlled as a function of the solvent concentration. This may be, for example, a controllable flap or a controllable fan.

Auf diese Weise kann die Steuerung der der Abluftreinigungseinrichtung zugeführten Abluft auf einfache und präzise Weise gewährleistet werden.In this way, the control of the exhaust air purification device supplied exhaust air can be ensured in a simple and accurate manner.

Gemäß einer alternativen Ausführung der Erfindung ist die Überwachungseinrichtung zur Überwachung der Menge der eingebrachten Lösungsmittel ausgebildet und die Steuereinrichtung zur Steuerung des Anteils der Umluft, der der Abluftreinigungseinrichtung zugeführt wird, in Abhängigkeit von der eingebrachten Lösungsmittelmenge.According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the monitoring device is designed for monitoring the amount of solvent introduced and the control device for controlling the portion of the circulating air, which is supplied to the exhaust air purification device, depending on the introduced amount of solvent.

Zur Überwachung der Lösemittelmenge kann beispielsweise die Menge der in den Lackierkabinen verspritzten Flüssigkeitsmenge herangezogen werden.For monitoring the amount of solvent, for example, the amount of liquid sprayed in the spray booths can be used.

Auf diese Weise kann auf einen Lösemittelsensor verzichtet werden, wodurch sich eine besonders einfache und kostengünstige Ausführung ergibt.In this way, can be dispensed with a solvent sensor, resulting in a particularly simple and inexpensive design.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Spritzkabine nach außen durch Türen oder Ein- und Auslaufschleusen abgeschottet.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the spray booth is sealed off to the outside by doors or inlet and outlet locks.

Durch eine derartige Maßnahme kann die Abluftmenge weiter reduziert werden. Bei langen Teilen können hierbei Doppeltüren vor und nach der Spritzkabine eingebaut werden.By such a measure, the exhaust air amount can be further reduced. For long parts, double doors can be installed before and after the spray booth.

Die Doppeltüren sind hierbei bevorzugt jeweils mit einer Schleuse derart gekoppelt, dass immer nur eine äußere oder eine innere Tür geöffnet werden kann.The double doors are preferably each coupled with a lock such that only one outer or one inner door can be opened.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung weist eine erfindungsgemäße Lackieranlage eine Spritzkabine mit einem Applikatiönsbereich zur Lackierung von Teilen auf, eine Luftzufuhr und eine Luftabsaugung, mit einen Förderer zur Förderung von Teilen durch die Spritzkabine, sowie eine Einlaufschleuse und eine Auslaufschleuse, wobei die Schleusen als mit dem Inneren der Spritzkabine verbundene Kanäle ausgebildet sind, die nach außen hin schräg nach oben laufen.According to a further embodiment of the invention, a spray booth according to the invention has a spray booth with a Applikatiönsbereich for painting parts, an air supply and an air extraction, with a conveyor for conveying parts through the spray booth, as well as an inlet lock and an outlet lock, the locks as with connected to the interior of the spray booth channels are formed, which run obliquely upward to the outside.

Eine solche Ausführung der Erfindung führt auch dann zur Energieeinsparung, wenn die Spritzkabine nicht mit getrennten Luftführungen für einen Applikationsbereich und einen Hilfsbereich ausgestattet ist.Such an embodiment of the invention also leads to energy savings when the spray booth is not equipped with separate air ducts for an application area and an auxiliary area.

Bei herkömmlichen Durchlaufspritzkabinen verläuft der Förderer üblicherweise horizontal. Am Einlaufende und am Auslaufende sind keine besonderen Maßnahmen getroffen, um eine Lufttrennung zwischen der klimatisierten Kabinenluft und der nicht klimatisierten Außenluft zu erreichen. Dies führt zu erheblichen Energieverlusten an den Einlauf- und Auslaufenden. Außerdem besteht die Gefahr von Lösungsmittelverlusten und die Gefahren der Schmutzeintragung.In conventional flow spray booths, the conveyor usually runs horizontally. At the inlet end and at the outlet end, no special measures have been taken to achieve air separation between the conditioned cabin air and the non-conditioned outside air. This leads to significant energy losses at the inlet and outlet ends. There is also the risk of solvent losses and the risks of dirt contamination.

Erfindungsgemäß werden durch die besondere Ausgestaltung der Schleusen am Einlauf- und Auslaufende die hierüber eintretenden Luftmengen erheblich reduziert, so dass der Gesamtluftumsatz verringert wird, was mit entsprechenden Einsparungen an Energie und Kosten verbunden ist.According to the invention, the amount of air entering this way is significantly reduced by the special design of the locks at the inlet and outlet ends, so that the total air turnover is reduced, which is associated with corresponding savings in energy and costs.

Hierbei wird die Tatsache ausgenutzt, dass die klimatisierte Luft innerhalb der Spritzkabine in der Regel kühler und damit schwerer als die Umgebungsluft ist. So wird die durch die Schleusen eintretende bzw. austretende Luftmenge deutlich reduziert.This exploits the fact that the conditioned air inside the spray booth is usually cooler and thus heavier than the ambient air. This significantly reduces the amount of air entering or leaving the locks.

Es können auch mehrere Spritzkabinen hintereinander angeordnet sein, die über einen Kanal gekoppelt sind, durch den sich der Förderer erstreckt. Eine Einlaufschleuse ist dann an der Einlaufseite der ersten Spritzkabine und eine Auslaufschleuse an der Auslaufseite der letzten Spritzkabine vorgesehen.It is also possible to arrange a plurality of spray booths in succession, which are coupled via a channel through which the conveyor extends. An inlet lock is then provided on the inlet side of the first spray booth and an outlet lock on the outlet side of the last spray booth.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die Schleusen nach außen hin jeweils durch eine Unterkante abgeschlossen, und wobei die Unterkante auf einem Niveau angeordnet sind, das sich mindestens auf dem Niveau des Förderers befindet, auf dem der Förderer innerhalb der Spritzkabine verläuft.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the locks are closed to the outside in each case by a lower edge, and wherein the lower edge are arranged at a level which is at least at the level of the conveyor on which the conveyor extends within the spray booth.

Auf diese Weise ergibt sich eine besonders wirkungsvolle Reduzierung des Luftaustausches an den Schleusen.This results in a particularly effective reduction of the air exchange at the locks.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind Klimatisierungseinrichtungen oder Lüftungseinrichtungen mit Filtern vorgesehen, die in Vertikalrichtung durchströmbar sind.According to a further embodiment of the invention, air-conditioning devices or ventilation devices are provided with filters, which can be flowed through in the vertical direction.

Hierdurch lassen sich gegenüber dem im Stand der Technik üblichen Filtereinbau in Horizontalrichtung erhebliche Kosten einsparen, da die Filter so von oben eingesetzt werden können, ohne dass spezielle Verstärkungen wie beim horizontalen Filtereinbau nötig sind.This can be compared to the usual in the art filter installation in the horizontal direction save considerable costs, since the filters can be used from above, without special reinforcements as in horizontal filter installation are necessary.

Es versteht sich, dass die vorstehend genannten und die nachstehend noch zu erläuternden Merkmale der Erfindung nicht nur in der jeweils angegebenen Kombination, sondern auch in anderen Kombinationen oder in Alleinstellung verwendbar sind, ohne den Rahmen der Erfindung zu verlassen.It is understood that the features of the invention mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the particular combination indicated, but also in other combinations or in isolation, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine erste Ausführung einer erfindungsgemäßen Lackieranlage in schematischer Darstellung;
Figur 2
eine Abwandlung der Lackieranlage gemäß Figur 1;
Figur 3
eine weitere Ausgestaltung einer erfindungsgemäßen Lackieranlage;
Figur 4
eine Aufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Spritzkabine von oben in stark vereinfachter schematischer Darstellung;
Figur 5
eine weitere Ausführung einer erfindungsgemäßen Spritzkabine in quergeschnittener Darstellung;
Figur 6
eine weitere Abwandlung der Lackieranlage gemäß Figur 3;
Figur 7
eine weiter Abwandlung der Lackieranlage gemäß Figur 1;
Figur 8
einen Teilschnitt durch die Spritzkabine mit Durchlaufförderer gemäß Figur 1 im Bereich einer Einlaufschleuse;
Figur 9
eine weitere Ausführungsform einer Lackieranlage mit zwei hintereinander angeordneten Spritzkabinen, die mit eine Einlauf- und einer Auslaufschleuse versehen sind;
Figur 10
eine weitere Abwandlung einer erfindungsgemäßen Lackierkabine mit zwei Schleusen, die über Doppeltüren gesichert sind;
Figur 11
eine vereinfachte Darstellung eines Filters für eine Klimatisierungseinrichtung oder Lüftungseinrichtung gemäß Fig. 1, das als vertikal durchströmbares Flächenfilter ausgebildet ist und
Figur 12
eine vereinfachte Darstellung eines Filters für eine Klimatisierungseinrichtung oder Lüftungseinrichtung gemäß Fig. 1, das als vertikal durchströmbares Taschenfilter ausgebildet ist.
Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. Show it:
FIG. 1
a first embodiment of a paint shop according to the invention in a schematic representation;
FIG. 2
a modification of the painting according to FIG. 1 ;
FIG. 3
a further embodiment of a paint shop according to the invention;
FIG. 4
a top view of a spray booth according to the invention from above in a highly simplified schematic representation;
FIG. 5
a further embodiment of a spray booth according to the invention in a cross-sectional representation;
FIG. 6
a further modification of the paint shop according to FIG. 3 ;
FIG. 7
a further modification of the paint shop according to FIG. 1 ;
FIG. 8
a partial section through the spray booth with continuous conveyor according to FIG. 1 in the area of an inlet lock;
FIG. 9
a further embodiment of a paint shop with two successively arranged spray booths, which are provided with an inlet and an outlet lock;
FIG. 10
a further modification of a paint booth according to the invention with two locks, which are secured by double doors;
FIG. 11
a simplified representation of a filter for an air conditioning device or ventilation device according to Fig. 1 , which is designed as a vertically flow-through surface filter and
FIG. 12
a simplified representation of a filter for an air conditioning device or ventilation device according to Fig. 1 , which is designed as a vertically flow-through pocket filter.

Eine erste Ausführung einer erfindungsgemäßen Lackieranlage ist in Figur 1 insgesamt mit der Ziffer 10 bezeichnet.A first embodiment of a paint shop according to the invention is in FIG. 1 total designated by the numeral 10.

Die Lackieranlage weist eine Spritzkabine 12 auf, die in drei Bereiche aufgeteilt ist, einen mittig angeordneten Applikationsbereich 14, in dem Teile 30 spritzlackiert werden, und in zwei seitliche Hilfsbereiche 16, 18, in denen Hilfsaggregate zum Lackieren, wie beispielsweise Roboter, Hebezeuge oder dergleichen, vorgesehen sind.The painting installation has a spray booth 12, which is divided into three areas, a centrally arranged application area 14, in which parts 30 are spray-painted and in two lateral auxiliary areas 16, 18, in which auxiliary equipment for painting, such as robots, hoists or the like, are provided.

Der Übergang zwischen dem Applikationsbereich 14 und den Hilfsbereichen 16, 18 ist beispielhaft aus Figur 4 näher zu ersehen. So gibt es einen Korridor 52, der sich in Längsrichtung durch die Spritzkabine 12 erstreckt und durch den Teile 30 entlang einer von einem Förderer vorgegebenen Bahn bewegt werden können, wie durch den Pfeil 54 angedeutet ist. Innerhalb der Spritzkabine 12 sind zwei Roboter 60, 62 angeordnet, von denen sich einer 60 im Hilfsbereich 18 und ein zweiter 62 im Hilfsbereich 16 befindet. In Figur 4 sind eine erste Applikationsfläche 56 innerhalb des Korridors 52, der vom Roboter 62 bedient wird, und eine zweite Applikationsfläche 58, die vom Roboter 62 bedient wird, gestrichelt dargestellt. Diese Applikationsflächen 56, 58 befinden sich innerhalb eines Applikationsbereiches 14 und werden von oben über eine gesonderte Luftzufuhr 20, die über eine Klimatisierungseinrichtung 36 geführt ist, mit klimatisierter Zuluft versorgt (vgl. Figur 1). Die verbleibenden Hilfsbereiche 16, 18, in denen die Roboter 62, 64 und ggf. weitere Hilfsaggregate aufgenommen sind, sind über eine separate Luftzufuhr 22 bzw. 24 mit getrennter Zuluft versorgt, die gemäß Figur 1 über eine Umlufteinrichtung 38 zugeführt wird.The transition between the application area 14 and the auxiliary areas 16, 18 is exemplary FIG. 4 to see closer. Thus, there is a corridor 52 which extends longitudinally through the spray booth 12 and can be moved through the parts 30 along a path predetermined by a conveyor, as indicated by the arrow 54. Within the spray booth 12, two robots 60, 62 are arranged, of which one 60 in the auxiliary area 18 and a second 62 in the auxiliary area 16. In FIG. 4 are a first application surface 56 within the corridor 52, which is operated by the robot 62, and a second application surface 58, which is operated by the robot 62, shown in dashed lines. These application surfaces 56, 58 are located within an application area 14 and are supplied with conditioned air from above via a separate air supply 20, which is guided via an air-conditioning device 36 (cf. FIG. 1 ). The remaining auxiliary areas 16, 18, in which the robots 62, 64 and possibly other auxiliary units are accommodated, are supplied via a separate air supply 22 and 24 with separate supply air, which according to FIG. 1 is supplied via a recirculation device 38.

Durch diese getrennte Versorgung des Applikationsbereiches 14 und der Hilfsbereiche 16, 18 mit Zuluft kann die energieintensive Klimatisierung in dem Applikationsbereich 14 auf das tatsächlich notwendige Luftvolumen beschränkt werden, während die übrigen Bereiche der Spritzkabine, die als Hilfsbereiche 16, 18 bezeichnet sind, mit getrennter Zuluft versorgt werden, die nicht klimatisiert oder nur teilklimatisiert ist. In Figur 1 ist hierzu beispielhaft eine Umlufteinrichtung 38 dargestellt.Due to this separate supply of the application area 14 and the auxiliary areas 16, 18 with supply air, the energy-intensive air conditioning in the application area 14 can be limited to the actual necessary air volume, while the remaining areas of the spray booth, which are designated as auxiliary areas 16, 18, with separate supply air be supplied, which is not air-conditioned or only partially air-conditioned. In FIG. 1 For this example, a recirculation device 38 is shown.

Die Umlufteinrichtung 38, über die die Luftzufuhr 22, 24 der Hilfsbereiche 16, 18 mit Zuluft versorgt wird, weist in der Regel ein Gebläse, ein Filter und ggf. eine Zusatzheizung auf.The recirculation device 38, via which the air supply 22, 24 of the auxiliary areas 16, 18 is supplied with supply air, generally has a fan, a filter and possibly an additional heater.

Die getrennt in die Spritzkabine 12 bei 20, 22 und 24 zugeführte Zuluft tritt von oben in den Innenraum der Spritzkabine 12 aus, was über Einblasflächen erfolgt, die in Figur 1 schematisch mit 25 angedeutet sind. Wie im Stand der Technik bekannt, können diese Einblasflächen beispielsweise als Filterdecken ausgestaltet sein, jedoch auch als Gitter, Düsen, Lochbleche oder dergleichen. Hierbei werden geeignete Materialien für eine gleichmäßige Luftverteilung verwendet.The separately supplied into the spray booth 12 at 20, 22 and 24 supply air exits from above into the interior of the spray booth 12, which takes place via blowing surfaces, which in FIG. 1 are indicated schematically with 25. As known in the art, these blowing surfaces can be configured for example as filter ceilings, but also as a grid, nozzles, perforated plates or the like. Here, suitable materials for a uniform air distribution are used.

An die Einblasflächen 25 schließen sich in den Übergangsbereichen zwischen dem Applikationsbereich 14 und den Hilfsbereichen 16, 18 angeordnete Leitflächen 26, 28 an, die in Figur 1 als bewegliche Klappen dargestellt sind. Durch eine geeignete Einstellung der Leitflächen 26, 28 können Turbulenzen, die sich in Folge der unterschiedlichen Luftbeschaffenheit zwischen Applikationsbereich 14 und Hilfsbereichen 16, 18 ergeben, minimiert werden. Vorzugsweise wird die in den Applikationsbereich 14 und die Hilfsbereiche 16, 18 zugeführte Zuluft aus der Klimatisierungseinrichtung bzw. aus der Umlufteinrichtung so kontrolliert, dass sich gleiche oder ähnliche Luftgeschwindigkeiten ergeben. Außerdem werden möglichst gleiche Temperaturen und geringe Luftdichteunterschiede angestrebt, um so im Ergebnis eine möglichst gleichgerichtete, laminare Strömung durch die Spritzkabine von oben nach unten zu erreichen. Auf diese Weise können qualitativ hochwertige Lackierungen erzielt werden.Adjacent to the blowing surfaces 25 in the transition regions between the application area 14 and the auxiliary areas 16, 18 arranged guide surfaces 26, 28 which in FIG. 1 are shown as movable flaps. By means of a suitable adjustment of the guide surfaces 26, 28, turbulences that result as a result of the different air quality between the application region 14 and the auxiliary regions 16, 18 can be minimized. Preferably, the supply air supplied to the application area 14 and the auxiliary areas 16, 18 from the air conditioning unit or from the air conditioning unit is controlled in such a way that the same or similar air speeds result. In addition, the same possible temperatures and low air density differences are sought, so as to achieve the result as possible a rectified, laminar flow through the spray booth from top to bottom. In this way, high quality finishes can be achieved.

Die Abluft der Spritzkabine 12 wird rezykliert und hierzu über einen Wäscher 32 (z.B. Venturi-Wäscher) und einen Nachwäscher 34 geführt. Vom Nachwäscher 34 gelangt die Abluft zur Klimaeinrichtung 36, in der sie auf die gewünschte Temperatur und relative Feuchte eingestellt wird. Ein weiterer Teil der Abluft gelangt zur Umlufteinrichtung 38, von der die Luftzufuhr 22, 24 für die Hilfsbereiche 16, 18 gespeist ist. Ein Teil der Abluft wird nach der Umlufteinrichtung 38 abgezweigt und einer Abluftreinigungsanlage 40, vorzugsweise in Form einer thermischen Nachverbrennung zugeführt, um dann als praktisch schadstofffreie Abluft an die Umgebung abgegeben zu werden.The exhaust air of the spray booth 12 is recycled and for this purpose via a scrubber 32 (eg venturi scrubber) and a post-scrubber 34 out. From the post-scrubber 34, the exhaust air passes to the air conditioning device 36, in which it is adjusted to the desired temperature and relative humidity. Another part of the exhaust air passes to the recirculation device 38, from which the air supply 22, 24 for the auxiliary areas 16, 18 is fed. A portion of the exhaust air is branched off after the recirculation device 38 and an exhaust air purification system 40, preferably supplied in the form of a thermal afterburning, to then be discharged as practically pollutant-free exhaust air to the environment.

Die verwendete Klimatisierungseinrichtung 36 ist im Stand der Technik grundsätzlich bekannt. Sie weist in der Regel ein Vorfilter, einen Kühler zur Entwässerung, einen Erhitzer und ein Gebläse auf. Ferner ist eine geeignete Regelung vorgesehen, um die in die Spritzkabine zugeführte Luft auf eine geeignete Temperatur (z.B. 24°C) und eine geeignete relative Feuchte (z.B. 65 %) einzustellen.The air conditioning device 36 used is basically known in the prior art. It usually has a pre-filter, a drain cooler, a heater and a blower. Further, suitable control is provided to adjust the air supplied to the spray booth to an appropriate temperature (e.g., 24 ° C) and a suitable relative humidity (e.g., 65%).

Statt der zuvor erwähnten üblichen Klimatisierung mit Venturi-Abscheidung kann auch eine Klimatisierung mit Trockenabscheidung verwendet werden.Instead of the aforementioned conventional Venturi deposition air conditioning, dry separation air conditioning may also be used.

Eine gegenüber der Ausführung gemäß Figur 1 leicht abgewandelte Ausführung einer (Figur 2 zeigt eine nicht erfindungsgemäße Ausführung) Lackieranlage ist in Figur 2 dargestellt und insgesamt mit der Ziffer 10a bezeichnet. Bei dieser Figur wie auch bei den folgenden Figuren werden für entsprechende Teile entsprechende Bezugsziffern verwendet.One opposite to the embodiment according to FIG. 1 slightly modified version of a ( FIG. 2 shows a non-inventive embodiment) paint shop is in FIG. 2 represented and designated overall by the numeral 10a. In this figure, as well as in the following figures, corresponding reference numerals are used for corresponding parts.

Die Lackieranlage 10a weist eine Spritzkabine 12a auf, die sich gegenüber der zuvor anhand von Figur 1 erläuterten Spritzkabine 12 lediglich dadurch unterscheidet, dass die Leitflächen 26a, 28a zwischen Applikationsbereich 14 und Hilfsbereichen 16, 18 starr ausgebildet sind.The paint shop 10a has a spray booth 12a, which is opposite to the previously with reference to FIG. 1 spray booth explained 12 only differs in that the guide surfaces 26a, 28a between the application area 14 and auxiliary areas 16, 18 are rigid.

Ferner wird die Spritzkabine 12a nicht mit Umluft wie bei der zuvor erwähnten Ausführung betrieben, sondern mit Umgebungsluft über die Klimaeinrichtung 36 bzw. über eine Zulufteinrichtung 42 versorgt.Further, the spray booth 12a is not operated with circulating air as in the aforementioned embodiment, but is supplied with ambient air via the air conditioner 36 and an air feeder 42, respectively.

Eine weitere Abwandlung einer erfindungsgemäßen Lackieranlage ist in Figur 3 dargestellt und insgesamt mit der Ziffer 10b bezeichnet.A further modification of a paint shop according to the invention is in FIG. 3 represented and designated overall by the numeral 10b.

Die Spritzkabine 12b weist hierbei einen Applikationsbereich 14 und einen Hilfsbereich 16 auf, die durch eine Trennwand 44 voneinander getrennt sind, wobei in der Trennwand 44 eine Applikationsöffnung 46 gebildet ist. Eine im Hilfsbereich 16 stehende Bedienungsperson 51 kann Teile 30, die sich im Applikationsbereich 14 befinden, mittels einer Spritzpistole 49 spritzlackieren.In this case, the spray booth 12b has an application area 14 and an auxiliary area 16, which are separated from one another by a partition wall 44, wherein an application opening 46 is formed in the partition wall 44. An operator 51 standing in the auxiliary area 16 can spray-paint parts 30, which are located in the application area 14, by means of a spray gun 49.

Die Luftzufuhr 24 für den Applikationsbereich 14 erfolgt wiederum über eine Klimatisierungseinrichtung 36. Dagegen ist die Luftzufuhr 20 für den Hilfsbereich 16 mit Frischluft über eine Zulufteinrichtung 42 gespeist. Hierbei wird vorzugsweise ein Druckgefälle zwischen dem Hilfsbereich 16 und dem Applikationsbereich 14 eingestellt, so dass die Bedienungsperson 51 durch eine Luftströmung in den Applikationsbereich 14 vor schadstoffbeladener Umluft des Applikationsbereiches 14 geschützt ist. Hinter der Klimatisierungseinrichtung 36 ist vorzugsweise zusätzlich noch eine thermische Nachverbrennung 40 angeschlossen, um lösungsmittelbeladene Umluft zu reinigen und dann an die Umgebung abgeben zu können. Der Zuluftstrom für den Hilfsbereich 16, der über die Zulufteinrichtung 42 zugeführt wird, kann so bemessen sein, dass dieser dem über die thermische Nachverbrennung abgeführten Abluftstrom entspricht. Z.B. kann die thermische Nachverbrennung 40 für 5000 m3/h ausgelegt sein und die gleiche Menge über die Zulufteinrichtung 42 in den Hilfsbereich 16 zugeführt werden. Im Hilfsbereich 16 kann unten eine Trockenabscheidung 48 vorgesehen sein, die eine Abgabe der Abluft über ein Gebläse 50 an die Umgebung ermöglicht.The air supply 24 for the application area 14 is in turn via an air conditioning device 36. In contrast, the air supply 20 is fed to the auxiliary area 16 with fresh air via a supply air 42. In this case, a pressure gradient between the auxiliary area 16 and the application area 14 is preferably set, so that the operator 51 is protected from pollutant-laden ambient air of the application area 14 by an air flow into the application area 14. Behind the air conditioning device 36, a thermal post-combustion 40 is preferably additionally connected to clean solvent-laden circulating air and then to be able to deliver to the environment. The supply air flow for the auxiliary area 16, which is supplied via the supply air 42, may be such that it corresponds to the exhaust air flow discharged via the thermal afterburning. For example, the thermal afterburning 40 may be designed for 5000 m 3 / h and the same amount supplied via the air supply device 42 in the auxiliary area 16. In the auxiliary region 16, a dry separation 48 may be provided below, which allows a discharge of the exhaust air via a blower 50 to the environment.

Jedoch kann auch auf eine Abluft für den Hilfsbereich 16 vollständig verzichtet werden, sofern die zugeführte Zuluft vollständig über die Applikationsöffnung 46 in den Applikationsbereich 14 geleitet wird.However, an exhaust air for the auxiliary area 16 can also be completely dispensed with, provided that the supplied supply air is conducted completely via the application opening 46 into the application area 14.

Der Hilfsbereich 16 kann auch als belüftete Halle ausgebildet sein, in der die Bedienungsperson 51 steht und die über die Applikationsöffnung 46 mit dem Applikationsbereich 14 in Verbindung steht.The auxiliary area 16 can also be designed as a ventilated hall in which the operator 51 stands and which is in communication with the application area 14 via the application opening 46.

In Figur 5 ist eine leicht gegenüber der Ausführung gemäß Figur 4 abgewandelte Ausführungsform einer Spritzkabine dargestellt und insgesamt mit 12c bezeichnet.In FIG. 5 is an easy compared to the design according to FIG. 4 modified embodiment of a spray booth shown and designated overall by 12c.

Hierbei ist im Hilfsbereich 18 ein Roboter 64 dargestellt, um damit Teile 30, die mittels eines Förderers 68 durch den Applikationsbereich 14 gefördert werden, zu lackieren.In this case, a robot 64 is shown in the auxiliary area 18 in order to use it to paint parts 30, which are conveyed through the application area 14 by means of a conveyor 68.

Eine Abwandlung der zuvor anhand von Figur 3 erläuterten Lackieranlage ist in Figur 6 dargestellt und insgesamt mit der Ziffer 10d bezeichnet.A modification of the previously based on FIG. 3 explained painting plant is in FIG. 6 represented and designated overall by the numeral 10d.

Der einzige Unterschied zur Ausführung gemäß Figur 3 besteht darin, dass die Spritzkabine 12d eine bewegliche Arbeitskabine 70 umfasst, in der ein Hilfsbereich 16 für eine Bedienungsperson vorgesehen ist. Die bewegliche Arbeitskabine 70 weist die Applikationsöffnung 46 auf und steht darüber mit dem Applikationsbereich 14 in Verbindung. Die Arbeitskabine 70 verfügt über keine eigene Abluft. Die Arbeitskabine 70 kann etwa in Vertikalrichtung und/oder in Horizontalrichtung bewegt werden, wobei die Applikationsöffnung 46 über geeignete Schließeinrichtungen und Dichtungen an den Applikationsbereich 14 angekoppelt ist.The only difference to the execution according to FIG. 3 is that the spray booth 12d includes a movable workbench 70 in which an auxiliary area 16 is provided for an operator. The movable work cabin 70 has the application opening 46 and is above it with the application area 14 in connection. The work cabin 70 has no own exhaust air. The work cabin 70 can be moved approximately in the vertical direction and / or in the horizontal direction, with the application opening 46 being coupled to the application area 14 via suitable closing devices and seals.

In Figur 7 ist eine weitere gegenüber der Ausführung gemäß Figur 1 abgewandelte Ausführung einer erfindungsgemäßen Lackieranlage dargestellt und insgesamt mit 10e bezeichnet.In FIG. 7 is another over the execution according to FIG. 1 modified version of a painting according to the invention shown and designated 10e in total.

Die Lackieranlage 10e weist eine Spritzkabine 12 mit einem Applikationsbereich 14 und zwei Hilfsbereichen 16, 18 gemäß Figur 1 auf. Der Applikationsbereich wird wie bei Figur 1 über eine Luftzufuhr 20 von einer Klimatisierungseinrichtung 36 versorgt, während die Hilfsbereiche 16, 18 über eine separate Luftzufuhr 22, 24 von einer Umlufteinrichtung 38 versorgt werden. Sowohl die Klimatisierungseinrichtung 36 als auch die Umlufteinrichtung 38 werden teilweise im Kreislauf von der Abluft der Spritzkabine 12 gespeist, die über eine Wascheinrichtung 32 und einen Nachwäscher 34 gereinigt wird. Im Unterschied zu der Ausführung gemäß Figur 1 wird die Lösungsmittelkonzentration der von der Umlufteinrichtung 38 über die Luftzufuhr 22, 24 in die Hilfsbereiche 16, 18 zugeführten Luft überwacht und der Anteil der an die thermische Nachverbrennung 40 abgezweigten Luft in Abhängigkeit von der Lösungsmittelkonzentration über ein automatisch steuerbares Ventil 82 gesteuert. Im Übrigen entspricht die Ausführung Figur 1.The paint shop 10e has a spray booth 12 with an application area 14 and two auxiliary areas 16, 18 according to FIG FIG. 1 on. The application area is as in FIG. 1 supplied via an air supply 20 from an air conditioning device 36, while the auxiliary areas 16, 18 are supplied via a separate air supply 22, 24 from a recirculation device 38. Both the air conditioning device 36 and the recirculation device 38 are partially fed in the circuit of the exhaust air of the spray booth 12, which is cleaned via a washing device 32 and a post-washer 34. Unlike the version according to FIG. 1 the solvent concentration of the air supplied by the recirculation device 38 via the air supply 22, 24 into the auxiliary areas 16, 18 is monitored and the proportion of air diverted to the thermal afterburning 40 is controlled as a function of the solvent concentration via an automatically controllable valve 82. Otherwise the execution corresponds FIG. 1 ,

In Figur 8 ist die Spritzkabine gemäß Figur 1 in einemTeil-Längsschnitt im Bereich der Einlaufseite vergrößert dargestellt. Die Schnittlinie verläuft hierbei unmittelbar durch den Applikationsbereich 14. Die als Durchlaufkabine ausgeführte Spritzkabine weist eine Einlaufschleuse 92 und eine identisch aufgebaute Auslaufschleuse (nicht dargestellt) auf. Die Einlaufschleuse 92 und die Auslaufschleuse sind als Kanäle ausgebildet, die schräg von oben in das Innere der Spritzkabine 12 einmünden. Ein Förderer 90 verläuft parallel entlang der oberen Innenseite der Einlaufschleuse 92, also schräg von oben in die Spritzkabine 12 hinein. Innerhalb der Spritzkabine 12 läuft der Förderer 90 horizontal unmittelbar unterhalb der Einblasflächen 25. An der Auslaufseite verläuft der Förderer 90 wieder parallel entlang der oberen Innenseite der Auslaufschleuse schräg nach oben.In FIG. 8 is the spray booth according to FIG. 1 shown enlarged in a partial longitudinal section in the region of the inlet side. In this case, the cutting line runs directly through the application area 14. The spray booth designed as a pass-through cabin has an inlet lock 92 and an outlet lock (not shown) of identical construction. The inlet lock 92 and the outlet lock are formed as channels, which open obliquely from above into the interior of the spray booth 12. A conveyor 90 runs parallel along the upper inner side of the inlet lock 92, ie obliquely from above into the spray booth 12. Within the spray booth 12, the conveyor 90 runs horizontally immediately below the blowing surfaces 25. At the outlet side of the conveyor 90 runs again parallel along the upper inside of the outlet lock slanted upward.

Die Unterkante 94 der Einlaufschleuse 92 (und entsprechend auch der Auslaufschleuse) liegt auf einem möglichst hohen Niveau, vorzugsweise mindestens auf dem Niveau des Förderers 90 innerhalb der Spritzkabine 12.The lower edge 94 of the inlet lock 92 (and correspondingly also the outlet lock) is at the highest possible level, preferably at least at the level of the conveyor 90 within the spray booth 12.

Durch die hoch liegenden Einlauf- und Auslaufschleusen bleibt die in Folge der Klimatisierung kältere und damit schwerere Luft innerhalb der Schleusen 92 bzw. der Spritzkabine 12 "liegen", so dass ein Luftzutritt von wärmerer Luft von außen deutlich reduziert ist. Damit wird der Luftaustausch an den Öffnungen der Schleusen 92 erheblich reduziert, wodurch der erforderliche Luftdurchsatz deutlich reduziert wird. Dies gilt natürlich unabhängig davon, ob die Spritzkabine 12 wie hier beschrieben einen getrennt versorgte Applikationsbereich 14 und Hilfsbereiche 16, 18 aufweist oder ob die Spritzkabine 12 insgesamt klimatisiert wird.Due to the high-level inlet and outlet locks, the cooler and consequently heavier air within the locks 92 or the spray booth 12 "remains" as a result of the air conditioning, so that an ingress of air from warmer air is significantly reduced from the outside. Thus, the air exchange at the openings of the sluices 92 is significantly reduced, whereby the required air flow rate is significantly reduced. Of course, this applies regardless of whether the spray booth 12 as described here has a separately supplied application area 14 and auxiliary areas 16, 18 or whether the spray booth 12 is conditioned altogether.

In Figur 9 ist eine Abwandlung der Ausführung gemäß Figur 8 dargestellt. Hierbei sind zwei Spritzkabinen 12, 12e hintereinander angeordnet und durch einen Kanal 97 miteinander gekoppelt, durch den sich ein Förderer erstreckt. Am Einlaufende der ersten Spritzkabine 12 ist eine Einlaufschleuse 92 gemäß Figur 8 vorgesehen, während am Auslaufende der zweiten Spritzkabine 12e eine Auslaufschleuse 96 gemäß Figur 8 vorgesehen ist.In FIG. 9 is a modification of the embodiment according to FIG. 8 shown. Here, two spray booths 12, 12e are arranged one behind the other and coupled together by a channel 97, through which a conveyor extends. At the inlet end of the first spray booth 12 is an inlet lock 92 according to FIG. 8 provided, while at the outlet end of the second spray booth 12 e an outlet lock 96 according to FIG. 8 is provided.

In Figur 10 ist eine Spritzkabine 12f dargestellt, die mit einer ersten Schleuse 98 an einer ersten Seite und einer zweiten Schleuse 102 an der gegenüber liegenden Seite in Verbindung steht. An der Spritzkabine 12f und an der Schleuse 98 bzw. 102 sind jeweils Türen 99, 100 bzw. 103, 104 vorgesehen, die so gesteuert sind, dass immer nur eine äußere Tür 100, 104 oder eine innere Tür 99, 103 geöffnet werden kann. So wird der Luftaustausch minimiert.In FIG. 10 a spray booth 12f is shown communicating with a first lock 98 on a first side and a second lock 102 on the opposite side. At the spray booth 12f and at the lock 98 and 102 respectively doors 99, 100 and 103, 104 are provided, which are controlled so that only ever an outer door 100, 104 or an inner door 99, 103 can be opened. This minimizes the air exchange.

In Figur 11 ist ein Ausschnitt eines Flächenfilters für die Klimatisierungseinrichtung 36 oder die Umlufteinrichtung 38 gemäß Figur 1 vereinfacht dargestellt. Es handelt sich um ein Flächenfilter mit einem Filtermaterial 106, das auch einer Auflagefläche 107 aufliegt und in vertikaler Richtung durchströmbar ist.In FIG. 11 is a section of a surface filter for the air conditioning device 36 or the air circulation device 38 according to FIG. 1 shown in simplified form. It is a surface filter with a filter material 106, which also rests on a support surface 107 and can be flowed through in the vertical direction.

In Folge der vertikalen Anordnung sind weniger Verstärkungsmaßnahmen als bei der im Stand der Technik üblichen horizontalen Anordnung nötig. Auch können Lackreste besser nach unten abfließen bzw. abtropfen.As a result of the vertical arrangement fewer reinforcing measures are required than in the usual horizontal arrangement in the prior art. Also paint residues can drain or drip better down.

Figur 12 zeigt eine Ausführung eines solchen Filters 105a in Form eines Taschenfilters oder Sackfilters 106, das an einer Aufnahme 107 gehalten ist und gleichfalls in einer Aufnahme 107 gehalten ist. FIG. 12 shows an embodiment of such a filter 105a in the form of a pocket filter or bag filter 106 which is held on a receptacle 107 and is also held in a receptacle 107.

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  1. A painting installation comprising a spraying cabin (12; 12a; 12b; 12c; 12d) having an application region (14) for painting of parts (30), comprising at least one auxiliary region (16, 18) separated from the application region (14), comprising an air feed and an air suction, wherein for the application region (14) a first air feed (20) is provided being guided via an air conditioning device (36), and wherein for the auxiliary region (16, 18) a second air feed (22, 24) separated from the air conditioning device (36) is provided, characterized in that the outgoing air from the spraying cabin (12; 12a; 12b; 12c; 12d) is fed to a washer (32) which is followed by a rewasher (34) for recycling, the latter being at least partially connected with the air conditioning device (36), and in that the first air feed (20) for the application region (14) is only connected with the air conditioning device (36) for feeding air conditioned additional air, while the second air feed (22, 24) for the auxiliary region (16, 18) for feeding air not being air conditioned or partially air conditioned is connected with a device (38) not being fed from the air conditioning device (36).
  2. The painting installation according to claim 1, characterized in that between the application region (14) and the at least one auxiliary region (16, 18) there is provided at least one guiding element (26, 28; 26a, 28a) for fluidically optimizing air flows in the transition region between the application region (14) and the auxiliary region (16, 18).
  3. The painting installation according to claim 2, characterized in that the at least one guiding element (26, 28) is adjustable, preferably being configured as a movable flap.
  4. The painting installation according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outgoing air from the spraying cabin (12; 12b; 12c; 12d) is at least partially guided through a separating device (32, 34) within re-circulation operation, and wherein at least a part of the re-circulating air is fed to an outgoing air cleaning device (40), preferably being configured as a thermal burner, preferably as a regenerative after burner, or as a solvent recovering device.
  5. The painting installation according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that to the second air feed (22, 24) there is fed at least partially recycled air from the spraying cabin (12; 12a; 12b; 12c; 12d).
  6. The painting installation according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that to the second air feed (22, 24) there is fed at least partially surrounding air.
  7. The painting installation according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that between the application region (14) and the auxiliary region (16, 18) there is provided a dividing wall (44) comprising an application opening (46) for spraying application.
  8. The painting installation according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the spraying cabin (12d) comprises a divided working cabin (70), preferably being arranged movably, that is connected with the application region (14) via an application opening (46).
  9. The painting installation according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the dividing wall (44) is movable.
  10. The painting installation according to claim 7, 8 or 9, characterized in that the application opening (46) is variable or movable.
  11. The painting installation according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second air feed (22, 24) for the auxiliary region (16, 18) is at least partially fed with fresh air.
  12. The painting installation according to any of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that between the application region (14) and the auxiliary region (16, 18) a pressure difference exists, so that an air current from the auxiliary region (16, 18) to the application region (14) results.
  13. The painting installation according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that for the air conditioning device (36) and for the air feed for the auxiliary region (16, 18) different air filters having different qualities are used, preferably finer qualities for the air conditioning device (36) and coarser qualities for the second air feed (22, 24) for the auxiliary region.
  14. The painting installation according to any of claims 4 to 13, comprising a monitoring device for monitoring the solvent agent concentration in the region of the second air feed (22, 24) for the auxiliary region.
  15. The painting installation according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a control device for controlling the air proportion which is fed to the outgoing air cleaning device (40).
  16. The painting installation according to claim 15, characterized in that the monitoring device is configured for measuring solvent agent concentration and in that the control device comprises a valve controlled depending on the solvent concentration.
  17. The painting installation according to claim 15, characterized in that the monitoring device is configured for monitoring the amount of the solvent agent fed in and in that the control device is configured for controlling the proportion of re-circulating air which is fed to the outgoing air cleaning device (40), depending from the amount of the fed-in solvent agent.
  18. The painting installation according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the spraying cabin (12) is separated from the outside by doors (99, 100, 103, 104) or by ingoing and outgoing locks (92, 96).
  19. The painting installation according to claim 18, characterized in that the spraying cabin comprises a lock (98, 102) having double doors (99, 100, 103, 104) which are controlled so that always only one outer door (100, 104) or one inner door (99, 103) can be opened.
  20. The painting installation according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that a conveyor (90) for conveying parts (30) through the spraying cabin (12) is provided, in that an ingoing lock (92) and an outgoing lock are provided, and in that the locks (92) are configured as channels connected to the inner part of the spraying cabin (12) and extending slanted and upwardly to the outside.
  21. The painting installation according to claim 20, characterized in that the locks (92) each are closed by a lower edge (94), and wherein the lower edges (94) are arranged at a level being at least at the level of the conveyor (90) at which the conveyor (90) extends within the spraying cabin (12).
  22. The painting installation according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the air conditioning devices (36) or the air feeding devices (38) are equipped with filters (105, 105a) which can be passed through in vertical direction.
  23. The painting installation according to any of claims 4 to 22, characterized in that the proportion of the air fed to the outgoing air cleaning device (40) is controlled so that the solvent agent concentration is in a range between 2 and 20 g/m3, preferably in a range between 2 and 10 g/m3, particularly preferred in a range between 2 and 5 g/m3.
  24. The painting installation according to claim 23, characterized in that the outgoing air cleaning device (40) comprises a cold trap for condensing solvent agent.
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