EP3720612A1

EP3720612A1 - Media application device

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Publication number: EP3720612A1
Application number: EP18814829.0A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Martin Pohlmann; Robin SCHULER; Sieghard Amann; Beatrix Erckert; Gustav Sieber; Istvan SZELL; Jan DOEPNER; Janine Prehn; Florian Esenwein; Ralf Loser
Original assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
Current assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
Priority date: 2017-12-06
Filing date: 2018-11-29
Publication date: 2020-10-14
Also published as: DE102018220405A1; CN111448002A; WO2019110422A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a media application device, in particular an ink application device, comprising at least one media discharge unit (12a –2e; 12g) which has at least one nozzle unit (14a –14e; 14g) having at least one nozzle element (16a –16e; 16g; 16h; 106c, 108c, 110c), for discharging at least one medium onto at least one surface (18a), and comprising at least one electronic unit (20a; 20b) at least for controlling and/or regulating the media discharge unit (12a –2e; 12g). According to the invention, at least one nozzle parameter of the nozzle element (16a –16e; 16g; 16h; 106c, 108c, 110c) can be set and/or adjusted and/or the nozzle unit (14g) is formed as an oscillation nozzle unit, in particular as a piezo nozzle unit.

Description

description

Media applicator

State of the art

It is already a media application device with at least one Medienausga unit, which has at least one nozzle unit with at least one Düsenele element, tion to an output of at least one medium on at least one surface and at least one electronic unit at least to a Steue and / or regulation of the media output unit has been proposed ,

Disclosure of the invention

The invention is based on a media application device, in particular a paint application device, with at least one media output unit, wel che having at least one nozzle unit with at least one nozzle element, to an output of at least one medium on at least one surface and at least one electronic unit at least to a controller and / or regulation of the media output unit.

It is proposed that at least one nozzle parameter of the nozzle element is adjustable and / or adjustable and / or that the nozzle unit is formed as an oscillating nozzle unit, in particular as a piezo nozzle unit. Preferably, at least one nozzle parameter of the nozzle element is automatically adjustable and / or adjustable, in particular as a function of parameters detected by means of a detection device. The media application device is preferably designed as a paint application device. The media applicator is preferably formed as a hand-held medium media applicator. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the media application device is automatically and / or autonomously movable. Before given to the media application device is provided for a creation of, in particular point-based, murals. Preferably, the media application device can be provided for other applications, for example for creating panel images and / or window images, for marking boreholes and / or line courses, as well as other applications that would make sense to a person skilled in the art. By "intended" is to be understood in particular specially programmed, designed and / or equipped. The fact that an object is intended for a specific function should be understood in particular to mean that the object fulfills and / or executes this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state.

The media dispensing unit is preferably provided to dispense a medium onto a surface, in particular to spray onto a surface. In particular, the surface may be formed as a wall, as a panel, as a window, as a canvas, as a wallpaper, as a wood surface or as another, to a person skilled in the appear appropriate surface. In particular, special, the medium can be issued through the nozzle member on the surface. Preferably, the nozzle member is shaped so that the medium can be applied dot-like on the surface. Preferably, the nozzle element is adjustable, in particular rotatable, arranged on a housing of the media application device. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that a size of a cross section of a nozzle outlet opening of the nozzle element is adjustable. In particular, by adjusting the nozzle member, a media discharge direction of the nozzle member on the surface and / or a shape or a diameter of a member applied by the nozzle element media application point on the surface changed who the. Preferably, in a standard orientation of the nozzle element, the media discharge direction of the nozzle element is at least substantially aligned in a common alignment with a reference element of the media applicator such as a lighting element, a radio transmitter, a code element o. The like., Aligned. Preferably, a position and / or orientation of the media application device relative to the surface can be detected by means of the reference element of the media application device, in particular by an external unit. In particular, the nozzle member may be adjusted such that the media discharge direction of the nozzle member is angularly aligned with the reference member of the media applicator device to escape. Preferably, such an adjustment of the nozzle element sharp edges of a media application can be generated. Preferably, the nozzle element has at least one adjustable and / or adjustable nozzle parameter. In particular, the nozzle parameter may be formed as an orientation of the nozzle member, as a media discharge pressure of the nozzle member, as a media discharge amount of the nozzle member, as a size of a cross section of a nozzle exit port of the nozzle member, or as a nozzle parameter appearing appropriate to one skilled in the art. Preferably, the nozzle parameter is adjustable and / or adjustable by a user. For example, it is conceivable that the user adjusts the Medi enausgabedruck the nozzle member in response to a distance in which the media output unit is guided to the surface. In principle, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit has a plurality of nozzle elements. In particular, the nozzle elements can be arranged next to one another, in particular along an imaginary straight line, on the housing of the media application device. Preferably, the nozzle elements have the same Medienausga directions to an output of the medium on the surface. Preference, with a plurality of nozzle elements, a plurality of Medi enauftragspunkten be applied simultaneously to the surface. Preference, a media application process by a plurality of Düsenelemen th compared to a use of a single nozzle element be accelerated be. The media order process is designed, in particular, as a process in which the user uses the media application device to apply the medium to the creation of a media order on the surface.

The medium is preferably formed at least partially as a liquid medium. In particular, the medium may be provided for a spray application. Preferably, the medium is formed as a color medium, for example as a spray paint, as an emulsion paint, as an acrylic paint, as an acrylic paint o. The like. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the medium is formed as a spray chalk, a spray film or as another, a person skilled in the appear appropriate medium. Preferably, the medium may be contained in a container. In particular, the media application device may have a connection and / or fastening unit to a connection and / or attachment of a container containing the medium. In particular, the container may be designed as a cartridge, as a cartridge, as a tank, as a bottle, as a spray can or as another container that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the Medienauftragsvor direction has an integrated container for a direct recording of the medium. Preferably, the medium can be supplied by means of a line element of the media output unit. The line element is preferably connectable to the container, in particular connectable such that a supply of a medium received in the container to the nozzle element is possible. Preferably, the medium, in particular through the line element through, for example by means of compressed air a compressed air unit o. The like., The nozzle element are supplied. The compressed air unit may in particular be integrated into the medium-sized application device or be formed as an external compressed air unit. The compressed air unit, for example, as a Druckluftkompres sor o. The like. Be formed. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit has at least one valve element, in particular connected to the nozzle element. In particular, by means of the valve element of the nozzle unit, an inflow of a medium to the nozzle element can be regulated and / or an output pressure of the medium can be set.

An "electronic unit" is to be understood as meaning in particular a unit having at least one control electronics. Under a "control electronics" in particular a special unit with a processor unit and with a memory unit and with an operating program stored in the memory unit should be ver. Preferably, the electronics unit may control and / or regulate a plurality of parameters of the media output unit. The electronic unit may preferably control and / or regulate a success of a media output, a duration of a media output as well as other parameters that appear appropriate to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, the electronic unit, the media output unit depending on other parameters and / or characteristics control and / or regulate. Preferably, the electronic unit can be connected to a STEU tion and / or regulation of the media output unit with the Medienausgabeein unit, in particular electrically conductively connected.

The nozzle unit formed as Oszillationsdüseneinheit is in particular there to be provided to output a medium by an oscillation excited Oszillati onsmembran the nozzle unit. A nozzle unit formed as a piezoelectric nozzle unit preferably has at least one piezoelectric crystal, which is intended to excite the oscillation membrane of the nozzle unit to a vibration. Preferably, the nozzle unit is formed as a Ultraschalldü seneinheit, wherein the oscillation membrane of the nozzle unit in particular special can be excited to a vibration in an ultrasonic frequency range. Preferably, the nozzle unit designed as Oszillationsdüseneinheit is at least partially arranged on the container for receiving a medium is. Preferably, formed as Oszillationsdüseneinheit Dü seneinheit, in particular the Oszillationsmembran the nozzle unit, a Be tenwandung of the container for receiving a medium at least partially form. Trained as Oszillationsdüseneinheit nozzle unit is in particular special vorgese to issue a plurality of different media, such as lubricants, Scheibenentfrostungsmittel, spray adhesive, mold remover, insect repellent, Visibility Spray, AdBlue, care products, cleaning agent, coolant, water, gravy o. The like.

Preferably, the nozzle unit formed as Oszillationsdüseneinheit is provided to an output of a medium to atomize the medium at least teilwei se. Preferably, the media applicator device comprising the nozzle unit as the oscillation nozzle unit is provided for generating a spray pattern, for example, by dispensing a spray paint. But it is also conceivable that the media application device is provided for a set in a vehicle, wherein the Oszillationsdüseneinheit at example to an output of AdBlue for exhaust aftertreatment, from the task of cleaning agent in an interior of the vehicle o. The like. Vorgese is hen in that the media application device is intended for use in a household appliance, for example in a refrigerator, a coffee machine, an oven, a wiping robot or a shower head or water tap. See, wherein the Oszillationsdüseneinheit example, to an automatic rule output of detergent, water mist, gravy o. The like. Vorgese is hen, or that the media applicator is provided for use on a machine tool, wherein the Oszillationsdüseneinheit example to an output of coolant, Lubricant o. The like. Is provided.

The design of the media application device according to the invention can advantageously be used to set and / or adjust a nozzle parameter of the nozzle element. Advantageously, nozzle parameters of the nozzle element can be optimized for different ne application situations of the media application device. Before geous the media application device can be used in various application situations for a creation of a media order. Advantageously, an optimized, in particular advantageous precise, media output can be made possible for an application.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the electronic unit is provided for automatically adjusting and / or adjusting the nozzle parameter. In particular, the electronic unit is provided to adjust the nozzle parameters as a function of further parameters. Preferably, the electronic unit may adjust the media discharge pressure of the nozzle member depending on a distance of the media output unit relative to the surface. In particular, the media application device may include a distance sensor unit, such as a lidar, a radar o. The like., Which is preferably provided before to detect the distance of the media output unit relative to the surface. Preferably, the distance sensor unit can conduct a signal, in particular electrical, to the electronics unit via the distance of the medium output unit relative to the surface. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the electronic unit receives a signal about the distance of the media output unit relative to the surface of another unit, in particular formed externally of the media application apparatus. Preferably, the media output unit may have a drive, such as a servomotor or the like. In particular, the electronics unit can control the servomotor to an automatic adjustment and / or adjustment of the orientation of the Düsenele management. Advantageously, the user may be provided with an attitude and / or Position of the nozzle parameter can be removed. Advantageously, the user can be relieved during a media order process. Advantageously, a comfortable media order process can be made possible.

In addition, it is proposed that the media application device comprises at least one cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit which at least has a cleaning function for the media output unit and / or which is at least provided to prevent soiling of an environment surrounding the media output unit. The cleaning and / or dirt avoidance unit is preferably connected to the media output unit, in particular to the nozzle unit of the media output unit, and / or integrated into the media output unit. The cleaning and / or dirt avoidance unit preferably has at least one function for cleaning the media output unit, in particular of the media residues. The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit preferably has a plurality of cleaning functions. In particular, the cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit, in particular for providing the plurality of cleaning functions, comprises at least one subunit and / or one element, preferably a plurality of subunits and / or elements. Preferably, the cleaning function as a rinsing of the nozzle member and / or the valve element with a Reinigungsme medium, in particular with a cleaning fluid, as a blowing of the Düsenele management and / or the valve element, as a wiping of the nozzle member, as a mechanical scratching of the nozzle member and / or of the valve element, be designed as a removal of media residues by a vibration of the Düsenele element and / or the valve element or as another, to a person skilled in the meaning of appearing cleaning function.

Preferably, the environment surrounding the media dispensing unit comprises the surface, in particular areas of the surface which are not intended for a media order, and further, in particular stationary, media dispensing unit surrounding objects. In particular, when the media dispensing unit is used in an interior space in the interior, ordered objects such as pieces of furniture, walls, doors or the like can form the environment surrounding the media dispensing unit. In particular, you can when using the media output unit in an outdoor area in the outdoor area arranged objects such as trees, houses or the like forming the media output unit surrounding environment. The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit is preferably provided to at least substantially prevent a media output by the media output unit to areas of the environment surrounding the media output unit which are not intended for a media application. In particular, the cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit is intended to influence the media output by the media output unit such that contamination of the environment surrounding the media output unit, in particular by the medium, is avoided. In particular, the cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit has at least one subunit and / or one element, preferably a plurality of subunits and / or elements, for avoiding contamination of the environment surrounding the media dispensing unit. The cleaning and / or contamination avoidance unit preferably avoids contamination of the environment surrounding the media dispensing unit by suction of the medium on the nozzle element, by deflecting the medium, by collecting the medium, by discharging the medium, for example by means of a gutter or the like. Like., By a precise spreading of the medium, by a drip protection for the nozzle element or other, a person skilled in the sense appearing manner.

Preferably, the nozzle unit designed as an oscillation nozzle unit is operatively connected to the cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit or at least partially forms the cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit. The cleaning and / or pollution prevention unit is provided in particular for cleaning the oscillation membrane, in particular a plurality of media passage openings of the oscillation membrane.

The inventive design of the media application device advantageously a media output unit can be cleaned. Advantageously, a plugging Ver and / or drying of a valve element and / or a Düsenele management can be prevented. Advantageously, a media application device with be provided a long life and low maintenance. Advantageously, a high level of user comfort can be achieved. Advantageously, contamination of a surrounding the media output unit surrounding environment can be avoided. Advantageously, an at least substantially free of cleaning effort free media application process can be made possible.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the cleaning and / or Verschmut zungsvermeidungseinheit has at least one cleaning element, which is intended to clean the nozzle member and / or a valve element of the nozzle unit. Preferably, the cleaning element is arranged on the nozzle element and / or on the valve element. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the cleaning element outside the media output unit, such as in a cleaning station o. The like., Is arranged. The cleaning element is preferably provided for cleaning the nozzle element and / or the valve element by means of a cleaning fluid. The cleaning fluid may in particular be designed as a cleaning fluid, as compressed air or as another cleaning fluid which appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. Alternatively, it is conceivable for the cleaning element to be provided for cleaning the nozzle element and / or the valve element by means of ultrasound, by means of mechanical action or by means of another method which appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art. Advantageously, a nozzle element and / or a valve element can be cleaned. Advantageously, clogging and / or drying of the Ven tilelements and / or the nozzle member can be prevented.

It is also proposed that the cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit comprise at least one reservoir unit for receiving at least one cleaning fluid and / or one cleaning fluid unit. Preference, the reservoir unit is designed as a, in particular at least substantially fluid-tight, tank. Preferably, the reservoir unit comprises a, in particular closable, filling element, through which the Reservoi purity can preferably be filled with the cleaning fluid. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the reservoir unit comprises at least one receiving element for receiving at least one cleaning fluid unit. The cleaning fluid unit may in particular be formed as a container, wel holes containing the cleaning fluid. Preferably, the cleaning fluid unit is in particular an empty cleaning fluid unit, from the reservoir unit from removable and by a new, in particular filled, cleaning fluid unit he settable. The receiving element may preferably be designed as a screw cap, as a click fastener, as a snap closure or as another receiving element that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, the reservoir unit, in particular for providing the cleaning fluid, is connected to the cleaning element and / or to the nozzle unit. Advantageously, a cleaning fluid, in particular for cleaning a media output unit, are received and provided.

It is also proposed that the media application device comprises at least one cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit, in particular the abovementioned cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit, which has at least one negative pressure unit for conveying a cleaning fluid opposite to a media application direction. Before preferably the vacuum unit, in particular to a transport of the cleaning fluid Rei, with the reservoir unit and / or with the cleaning element a related party. Preferably, the vacuum unit is seen to transport the cleaning fluid at least from the reservoir unit to the cleaning element. In particular, the vacuum unit for conveying the cleaning fluid is provided for generating a negative pressure. Preferably, the cleaning fluid is sucked by the negative pressure from the reservoir unit. The vacuum unit is preferably designed as a pump or as another vacuum unit which appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. The media application direction corresponds in particular to a direction in which a media output through the nozzle element, in particular on the surface, he follows. Preferably, the cleaning fluid is conveyed through the negative pressure unit and in particular via the cleaning element opposite to the direction of media loading by the nozzle member and / or the valve element. Advantageously, media residues can be conveyed out of the nozzle element and / or out of the valve element. Advantageously, clogging and / or drying of the nozzle member and / or the valve member prevents the who. It is also proposed that the nozzle unit as a Revolverdüsenein unit, in particular for cleaning the nozzle member and / or a Ven tilelements the nozzle unit by means of the cleaning and / or pollution avoidance unit is formed. The turret unit preferably comprises a plurality of nozzle elements. In addition, it is conceivable that the Re volverdüseneinheit comprises a plurality of valve elements. Preferably, the turret nozzle unit may have a plurality of differently shaped nozzle elements and / or valve elements, in particular for a flexible application of the turret nozzle unit. The nozzle elements may in particular be distinguished by a diameter of a nozzle opening of the nozzle elements, by a shape of the nozzle opening, by a size of the nozzle elements, by a shaping of the nozzle elements and / or by further features which appear meaningful to a person skilled in the art. The valve elements may in particular be distinguished by a volume of the valve elements, by a length of the valve elements, by an actuating mechanism of the valve elements and / or by further features of the valve elements which appear sensible to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, by a movement, in particular a rotation, the Re volverdüseneinheit at least one nozzle element and / or valve element are transferred to a working position and at the same time at least one further nozzle element and / or valve element are transferred to a cleaning position. In the working position, the nozzle element is provided in particular for a media output. In the cleaning position, the nozzle element is provided in particular for cleaning, preferably by the cleaning element. Before preferably, a media output by at least one nozzle element suc conditions, while at the same time cleaning at least one further Ventilele management and / or nozzle element takes place. Advantageously, a need for interrupting a media application process for cleaning a valve element and / or a nozzle element omitted. Advantageously, a faster and more efficient media application process can be made possible without a turret nozzle unit. Advantageously, a high level of user comfort can be achieved.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit comprise at least one actuator element, at least one tappet element and at least one membrane element for application of the medium. around by the nozzle member. Preferably, the actuator element is operatively connected to the plunger element. Preferably, the plunger element is operatively connected to the membrane element. Preferably, at least the Membra nelement is arranged on the valve element. In particular, the medium contained in the valve element can be compressed by means of a movement of the membrane element. Preferably, the medium can be pressed and in particular discharged due to a compression on the nozzle member. Preferably, the membrane element is excited by a movement of the Stößelele element to a movement. Preferably, the plunger element is excited by the actuator element to move. The actuator element may in particular be designed as a magnetic actuator, as an eddy current actuator, as a piezoactuator, or as another actuator that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, the actuator element is controlled by the electronic unit and / or regulated. Advantageously, a controlled media output can be achieved by the nozzle member. Advantageously, a Verstop fen and / or drying of the nozzle member and / or the valve member, in particular due to a formation of the cleaning and / or soiling zungsvermeidungseinheit be prevented.

It is further proposed that the nozzle unit at least one Oszillati onsmembran to an output of a medium and at least one excitation element to a vibrating excitation of the Oszillationsmembran, insbesonde re in an ultrasonic frequency range having. Preferably, the Oszillati onsmembran is formed at least partially elastic, in particular excitable gene to Schwingun. Preferably, the oscillation membrane has a plurality of Me diendurchtrittsöffnungen through which a medium is ausbringbar. The media passage openings are formed in particular as a perforation or perforation of the oscillation membrane. The oscillation membrane is designed in particular as an ultrasound membrane, preferably as an ultrasound plate. The oscillation membrane forms in particular at least substantially a nozzle element of the nozzle unit formed as Oszillationsdüseneinheit. The Oszillationsmembran is viewed in a main plane of the Oszillationsmemb ran preferably circular-shaped. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the oscillation membrane in a main extension plane of the Oszillati onsmembran considered ellipsoidal surface, polygonal, for example square planar or triangular surface, o. The like. Is formed. A "main extension plane" of an object is intended to be understood to mean, in particular, a plane which is parallel to a largest side surface of a smallest cuboid, which just completely surrounds the object, and in particular runs through the center of the cuboid.

The excitation element is preferably angeord net on the oscillation membrane, in particular with the Oszillationsmembran operatively connected. Preferably, the excitation element is provided to excite the oscillation membrane to a vibra tion at least substantially perpendicular to the main extension plane of the oscillation membrane. The Oszillationsmembran and the excitation element are preferably formed such that the oscillation membrane as a result of excitation transverse to the main extension plane of the oscillation membrane, a media transport element of the media output unit, which is seen to transport a medium from a container for receiving a medium to the Oszillationsmembran, touched and receives from the media transport telement a part of a medium and by a subsequent movement of the Oszillationsmembran in a direction away from the container for receiving a medi ums direction the medium through the media passage openings, in particular ejects. The media transport element can be designed to be particularly absorbent and work according to a wick principle or a sponge principle. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the media output unit is formed free of a media transport element and that the Oszil lationsmembran and the excitation element are designed such that the oscillation membrane as a result of an excitation transverse to the Haupterstre ckungsebene the Oszillationsmembran at least partially in a medium out, for example within the container for receiving the medium to which the Oszillationsmembran is arranged, thereby takes a part of the medium and outputs the medium through the media passage openings by a subsequent movement of the Oszillationsmembran in a direction away from the container direction, in particular thrown out.

The nozzle unit designed as an oscillating nozzle unit is in particular for dispensing, in particular printing, of media application points having an output frequency of at least 50 media application points per second, preferably provided with an output frequency of at least 100 media application points per second, and more preferably with an output frequency of at least 200 media application points per second. The excitation element is in particular for oscillating excitation of the oscillation membrane with an excitation frequency of at least 1 kHz, preferably with an excitation frequency of at least 16 kHz, more preferably with an excitation frequency of at least 20 kHz and most preferably with an excitation frequency of at least 130 kHz provided. In particular, the excitation element is provided for a vibrating excitation of the oscillation membrane with an excitation frequency of at most 200 kHz. Preferably, the excitation element is vorgese hen to a vibrating excitation of the oscillation membrane with a predetermined, preferably adjustable, waveform, for example, with a sine waveform, with a triangular waveform, with a sawtooth waveform or with another, the expert appear useful waveform. Preferably, the excitation element, a desired excitation frequency and / or waveform by the electronic unit of the media applicator device can be predetermined, in particular by applying an electrical voltage to the excitation element. Preferably, the excitation element is designed as a piezoelectric crystal. In particular, a piezoelectric crystal changes its shape as a result of applying an electrical voltage to the pie zokristall, which leads in particular by a mechanical coupling of the piezoelectric crystal with the Oszillationsmembran to a vibration of the Oszillati onsmembran. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the excitation element is designed as a MEMS actuator (microelectromechanical system actuator), as an ultrasonic transducer, or as another exciter element that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. Advantageously, a precisely controlled media output can be made possible.

In addition, it is proposed that the excitation element is arranged along an at least substantially complete maximum circumference of the oscillation membrane at least substantially annularly on the oscillation membrane. In particular, the excitation element is along at least 60% of the maximum circumference of the oscillation membrane, preferably along at least 75% of the maximum circumference of the oscillation membrane, more preferably along at least 90% of the maximum circumference of the oscillation membrane and all particularly preferably along the entire maximum circumference of the Oszillati onsmembran at least substantially annularly arranged on the Oszillationsmembran. Preferably, the excitation element is coupled mechanically along the at least substantially complete maximum circumference of the oscillation membrane with the oscillation membrane. In particular, the oscillation membrane is attached to the excitation element along the at least substantially complete maximum order of the oscillation membrane. Preference, the excitation element limits an extension of the Oszillationsmemb ran in the main plane of extension of the oscillation membrane. The excitation element is preferably designed as a piezo ring. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the excitation element is designed as a MEMS ring or the like. Advantageously, a compact nozzle unit can be provided, which allows an advantageously uniform excitation of the oscillation membrane. Advantageously, a precise media output of constant quality can be made possible.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the oscillation membrane has at least one perforation grid of media passage openings, which is ausgebil det such that by means of the nozzle unit media application points can be generated, which have a maximum diameter greater than 1 mm. In particular, the perforation grid of media passage openings is formed such that by means of the nozzle unit media application points are printable having a maximum diameter greater than 1 mm. In particular, the oscillation membrane has at least one perforation grid of media passage openings, which is designed such that by means of the nozzle unit at a distance of the nozzle unit of at most 50 cm from a surface on which a media output, preferably at a distance of the nozzle unit of at most 35 cm from the surface, more preferably at a distance of the nozzle unit of at most 20 cm from the surface and most preferably in egg nem distance of the nozzle unit of at most 10 cm from the surface Medi enauftragspunkte be generated, which have a maximum diameter greater than 1 mm , In particular for printing of media application points, the nozzle unit has a distance of at most 1 cm from a surface to be printed, preferably at most 5 mm from a surface to be printed, and more preferably at most 3 mm from a surface to be printed. The perforation grid is especially as an area formed the Oszillationsmembran in which the media passage openings are arranged. The perforation grid may preferably, in particular from depending on a form of media application points to be generated, under different shapes. The perforation is preferably kreisför mig, elliptical, oval, polygonal, square, hexagonal, rhom bisch, triangular or trapezoidal, semicircular o. The like. Formed. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the perforation grid forms a motif, such as a seasonal motif, an animal form, a portrait of a person, a logo of a company or the like. Preferably, the perforation grid is arranged in a central region of the oscillation membrane. The central region of the oscillation membrane is in particular an area around a center, in particular in the main extension plane of the oscillation membrane, the Oszilla tion membrane.

Preferably, the media passage openings have diameters which are at least three times as large as a maximum particle size of a medium to be dispensed. Preferably, the media passage openings extend at least substantially perpendicular to the main extension plane of the oscillation membrane through the Oszillationsmembran. In particular, the media passage openings are cylindrical, frustoconical o. The like. Formed. In particular, the media passage openings are equidistant from each other is arranged. In particular, the oscillation membrane has a density of media passage openings of at least 1 media passage opening per mm ² , before given to at least 5 media passage openings per mm ² , more preferably of at least 10 media passage openings per mm ² and most preferably be of at least 20 media passage openings per mm ² . In particular, a nozzle unit provided for spray delivery and / or nebulization of a medium may preferably comprise an oscillation membrane having a density of media passage openings of at least 80 media passage openings per mm ² . In particular, the Oszillati onsmembran at least 50 media passage openings, preferably at least 75 media passage openings and more preferably at least 100 media through openings. In particular, the oscillation membrane has a maximum diameter of at least 1 mm, preferably of at least 2 mm and particularly preferably of at least 3 mm. Preferably, the oscillatory Onsmembran for output of water-based paints, in particular of water-based acrylic paints, provided. In particular, the medium application device can have at least one mixer unit and / or one chamber system for setting a mixing ratio of color to water. Preferably, the cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit is provided to clean the media passage openings, in particular to flush out the media passage openings in the case of a blockage, to free-blow o. The like. Advantageously, a flexibly adaptable and large-area media order can be made possible.

It is also proposed that the media application device comprises at least one, in particular with the cleaning and / or pollution prevention unit operatively connected, mixing unit, which is intended to mix at least two different media. It is conceivable that the Medienauf support device for solving the problem of the invention in an alternati tive embodiment is formed independently of the cleaning and / or pollution avoidance unit. Preferably, the media applicator device in the alternative embodiment, in particular in the embodiment formed independently of the cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit, comprises at least the mixer unit, which is intended to mix at least two different media. The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit is preferably provided for cleaning the mixer unit. Preferably, the mixer unit has at least one mixing chamber in which the at least two different media are mixed. Preferably, the mixing chamber is verbun with a plurality of, preferably with all, different media containing containers the. Preferably, the various media can be conveyed from the containers into the mixing chamber. Preferably, the mixer unit has at least one metering element, preferably a number of metering elements corresponding to a number of different media, for metering an inflow of the various media into the mixing chamber. In particular, the mixing unit may have at least one mixing element, such as a stirrer or the like. Preferably, the mixer element is net angeord in the mixing chamber. The mixer element is provided in particular for mixing the various media. Preferably, in an embodiment of the invention, different media as different colors of a few primary colors, in particular special four primary colors, are mixed by the mixer unit all colors. Advantageously, different media can be mixed automatically. Advantageously, a diverse media output can be made possible. Before geous a high user comfort can be achieved.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the cleaning and / or contamination avoidance unit has at least one media supply unit, which is provided to supply the media output unit with the medium, in particular under an overpressure. Preferably, the overpressure is ausgebil det as a pressure which is higher than an ambient pressure, in particular an air pressure, the environment surrounding the media output unit is formed. The overpressure is designed in particular as a pressure which is higher than a pressure prevailing in an empty valve element. The media feed unit preferably has a media feed element, such as a hose, a pipe or the like, for feeding the medium to the media output unit. In particular, the Medienzuführelement, in particular to a line of the medium, with the mixer unit, in particular with the mixing chamber of the Mi shear unit, and / or connected to at least one container containing the medium. In particular, the Medienzuführelement with the media output unit, in particular with the nozzle member and / or the valve element, a related party. Preferably, the Medienzuführeinheit has at least one Medienbe conveying element, such as a pump o. The like., To a transport of the medium. In particular, the media conveying element is arranged on the Medienzuführelement. Preferably, the Medienbeförderungs element is provided for generating an overpressure, which presses the medium in particular from the mixing chamber of the mixer unit from the nozzle member and / or in the valve element. Preferably, the medium is discharged by the overpressure through the nozzle member. Advantageously, the medium output unit, the medium, in particular under an overpressure, are supplied. Advantageously, clogging and / or drying of the Ventilele element and / or the nozzle member can be prevented.

In addition, it is proposed that the cleaning and / or contamination avoidance unit has at least one media return unit, which in addition is provided, at least during a media order process to record at least a portion of the medium and supply the mixer unit and / or the media dispensing unit. The media order process is designed, in particular, as a process in which the user, by means of the media order device, applies the medium to the creation of a media order on the surface. Preferably, the media return unit is provided to receive egg nen for a media order excess portion of the medium and the mixer unit and / or the media output unit supply. In particular, the media return unit has at least one collecting element for receiving, in particular catching, a portion of the medium. In particular, the medium recirculation unit has at least one return element for returning the part of the medium to the mixer unit and / or the media output unit. In particular, the collecting element and the return element are connected to one another, preferably in one piece. Before preferably the return element is connected to the mixing chamber of the mixer unit, with the nozzle member and / or with the valve element. Preferably, the collecting element in the media application direction is behind the Dü senelement, in particular at least partially in a trajectory of the medium after an output from the nozzle member arranged. In particular, an operation of the media output unit according to the continuous ink jet method is conceivable. Preferably, in an operation of the media output unit according to the continuous ink jet method, individual, in particular by means of a charging electrode of the media output unit electrostatically charged Medientrop fen through the nozzle element output. In particular, the media drops are deflected by means of at least one deflection electrode of the media output unit to a specific position on the surface. In particular, overflowed and / or excessively deflected media drops can be collected by the collecting element and fed through the return element to the mixer unit and / or to the media output unit. Advantageously, a portion of the medi ums can be reused. Advantageously, contamination of the media dispensing unit surrounding environment can be avoided by an excess medium.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the cleaning and / or contamination preventive unit has at least one deflection unit, which in addition is provided, at least divert at least a portion of the medium during a media order process. Preferably, the deflection unit is provided to divert at least a portion of the output medium of a, in particular special by an orientation and an output pressure of the nozzle member predetermined, trajectory of the medium. In particular, the deflection unit comprises at least one deflection element, which is provided for deflecting at least part of the medium. The deflection element may preferably be designed as a direct or indirect deflection element. A direct From steering element occurs in particular directly with the medium to be deflected in contact. The direct deflection element can be designed, in particular, as a wall, as a curtain, or as another direct deflection element which appears expedient to a person skilled in the art and which, in particular, can be moved at least partially into the trajectory of the medi um. An indirect deflecting particular generates a particular force to a deflection of the medium. The indirect deflecting element can be used, in particular, as an air nozzle for generating an air curtain, as a magnet, in particular an electromagnet, for generating a magnetic field, as an electrode for generating an electric field or as another indirect indicator that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art Tes deflection be formed. Preferably, the deflection unit has a further collection element for receiving the deflected medium and a further return element for returning the deflected medium to the media output unit and / or the mixer unit. Alternatively, it is imaginable that the collecting element of the media return unit and the return of the deflected medium to the mixer unit and / or the media output unit use the return element of the media return unit for receiving the deflected medium. Advantageously, the medium can be deflected. Advantageously, contamination of the media output unit surrounding environment can be avoided.

It is also proposed that at least the nozzle unit, the cleaning element, the reservoir unit, the mixer unit, the media supply unit, the media return unit and / or the deflection unit have / have a dirt-repellent coating. Preferably, both the nozzle unit, in particular the nozzle element and the valve element of the nozzle unit, as well as the cleaning element, as well as the reservoir unit, as well as the mixing unit purity, in particular the mixing chamber of the mixer unit, as well as the media feed unit, in particular the media feed element and the media feed element of the media feed unit, as well as the media return unit, in particular the collection element and the return element of the media return guide unit, as well as the deflection unit, in particular the deflection element further collecting element and the further return element of the deflection, the dirt-repellent coating on. The dirt-repellent coating is preferably in the form of a nanostructured coating, for example, according to the lotus principle, or as another dirt-repellent coating which appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. Advantageously, a cleaning of the media application device can be facilitated. Advantageously, a high groove can be achieved zerkomfort.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the media application device comprises at least one operating unit and / or an operating function, wherein the operating unit and / or the operating function are / is intended to control and / or regulate at least one function of the media application device. The following embodiments of the operating unit and / or the operating function are in particular special conceivable, the list is not exhaustive:

The operating unit is preferably designed as a switching element, for example as an on / off switch, as a nozzle actuation switch, as a pushbutton, as a touch switch, as a physical switch for separating a current or the like and is arranged ergonomically in a gripping area of a user's thumb.

The operating unit is preferably designed as an output unit.

• The operating unit and / or the operating function are / is preferably provided for a free application of individual points without restriction.

The operating unit is preferably designed as a safety operating element and / or the operating function as a safety operating function, for example as a switch-on lock, continuous operation function or the like.

The operating unit is designed, in particular, as a reset operating element and / or the operating function as a reset activation function in order to trigger a restart of a system, in particular of an operating system of the media application device.

The operating unit is preferably designed as a Bluetooth control element and / or the operating function as a Bluetooth activation function. • Also conceivable is a radio link pairing control element and / or a radio link pairing function, provided for establishing a connection between the media application device and a camera and / or a computing unit.

• The operating unit and / or the operating function are / is particularly intended to control an output of a mixed color in stages and / or continuously from two or more colors.

The operating unit and / or the operating function are / is preferably provided for controlling a color dilution in stages and / or steplessly by means of one or more paint thinners.

A cleaning activation control element and / or a cleaning activation function is preferably provided.

The operating unit may preferably be designed as a haptic element. The haptic element is preferably designed as a vibrating element. The Hap tikelement can in particular be differently positioned on the device, in particular on the housing of the media application device. It may be preferential, several haptics on the device, in particular on the housing of the media application device, be positioned, which can also be used individually men.

In addition, it is proposed that the operating unit and / or the operating function are provided / is to deploy at least one single point once on a certain position be.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the operating unit and / or the operating function are provided / is to repeatedly deploy at least one single point in a particular position. The operating unit and / or the operating function are / is in particular intended to carry out a repeated application of individual points on a specific position.

It is also proposed that the operating unit and / or the operating function are provided for the stepped or stepless control of a desired size of at least one individual point / is. Furthermore, it is proposed that the media application device comprises at least one operating unit and / or an operating function, in particular the aforementioned operating unit and / or the aforementioned operating function, wherein the loading dieneinheit and / or the operating function for stepped or stepless Steue tion of a gray value or a color intensity at least a single point are / is provided. The operating unit and / or the operating function are / before preferably to activate or deactivate an automatic modulation of a spray pattern, in particular of point sizes and / or gray levels, pre-see.

In addition, it is proposed that the operating unit and / or the operating function for automatic control of at least one working mode is / are provided.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the operating unit and / or the operating function for controlling at least one display is / are provided. The Be dieneinheit and / or the operating function are / is in particular for controlling egg ner view of a display provided, in particular a display for the Dar position of a working position on a color plane against a background of a workspace.

It is also proposed that the operating unit and / or the operating function for controlling at least one lighting unit is / are provided. The operating unit is designed in particular as a lighting control element and / or the operating function as a lighting control function.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the operating unit and / or the Bedienfunkti on is provided for voice or gesture control / are. A control of the media application device can in particular also take place via a voice and / or a gesture control.

Furthermore, the invention is based on a method for operating a Medi enauftragsvorrichtung, in particular a media application device according to the invention. It is proposed that, in particular in at least one method step, at least one nozzle element and / or at least one valve element ge be cleaned / will. Advantageously, the nozzle element and / or the valve element can be cleaned. Advantageously, a clogging and / or drying of the valve element and / or the nozzle member can be prevented.

Furthermore, the invention proceeds from an application system with at least one media application device, in particular with at least one media application device according to the invention, and with at least one control and / or re geleinheit.

It is proposed that the control and / or regulating unit has at least one detection device which is provided to detect at least one position and / or orientation of the media application device relative to at least one surface and that at least one electronic unit of the media application device is provided for this purpose, at least one Medienausga unit of the media application device based on at least one characteristic of the detection device to control and / or to regulate. A "control and / or regulating unit" should in particular be understood to mean a unit having at least one control unit. Preferably, the control and / or re gel unit may be formed as an external control and / or regulating unit, wel che is arranged in particular outside of the media application device. In particular, the control and / or regulating unit can be designed as a mobile device, such as, for example, a smartphone, a tablet or another mobile device that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the control and / or regulating unit is integrated into the Medienauftragsvorrich device. In particular, the control and / or regulating unit, in particular special the detection device of the control and / or regulating unit, be arranged in a common housing with the media application device. The detection device is in particular provided to measure at least one position and / or orientation of the media application device relative to the surface, in particular based on the reference element of the media application device. For detecting the media application device, in particular the reference element of the media application device, the detection device preferably comprises at least one detection element. The recording In particular, the element can be designed as a camera, as an optical sensor, as an electromagnetic sensor, as an acoustic sensor or as another detection element which appears sensible to a person skilled in the art. In particular, the detection device may comprise a plurality of, before given to different, detection elements.

Preferably, the media application device and the control and / or re geleinheit each have at least one, in particular wireless, Kommunikationsein unit to an exchange of electronic data with each other and / or with at least one other external unit. The communication unit is provided in particular for data transmission with a latency of less than 30 ms. The communication unit is preferably embodied as a Bluetooth unit, as a radio unit, as a light-based communication unit or as another communication unit that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. A light-based communication unit can transmit the electronic data in particular via a third-party device such as a networked lamp or light bulb and / or modulated light. The lichtba-based communication unit may preferably be formed as a laser diode, in particular as a VCSEL diode (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser diode). Alternatively, it is conceivable that the communication unit is designed wired. Preferably, the exchange of electronic data via a USB cable, via an Ethernet cable or other, to a person skilled in the appear appropriate cable. In particular, the communication unit is provided for data transmission with a latency of less than 30 ms, preferably with a latency of less than 20 ms and particularly preferably with a latency of less than 10 ms. A "latency" is to be understood in particular a time that elapses between a shipment and a receipt of the electronic data.

In particular, by means of the communication unit of the electronic unit of the media application device, the characteristic of the detection device can be supplied. Preferably, a plurality of characteristics of the detection device can be supplied to the electronic unit. The characteristic of the detection device is preferably designed as a parameter detected by the detection device or as a parameter of the detection device. In front- Preferably, the characteristic detected by the detection device may be a position of the media application device relative to the surface, an orientation of the media application device relative to the surface, a media application on the surface, a surface finish of the surface, or any other skilled in the art be formed meaningful by the detection device detected characteristic. The parameter of the detection device may preferably be configured as an orientation, in particular an inclination, of the detection device relative to the surface or as another parameter of the detection device which appears sensible to a person skilled in the art. Advantageously, a position and / or orientation of the media application device relative to the surface can be detected. Advantageously, the media output unit can be controlled and / or regulated as a function of a parameter of the detection device, in particular as a function of the position and / or orientation of the media application device relative to the surface. Advantageously, a controlled media order process can be enabled.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the electronic unit is provided for controlling and / or regulating the media output unit in such a manner that an output of at least one medium takes place only with an at least substantially vertical orientation of the media output unit relative to the surface. The term "substantially perpendicular" is intended here to define, in particular, an orientation of a direction relative to a reference direction, the direction and the reference direction, in particular in a plane, including an angle of 90 ° and the angle a maximum deviation of in particular smaller than 8 °, advantageously less than 5 ° and particularly advantageous Dressing ner than 2 °. Preferably, one, in particular at least substantially vertical alignment of the media output unit relative to the surface by the detection device of the control and / or regulating unit can be detected. Preferably, a signal on the orientation of the media output unit relative to the surface by means of the communication units are passed to the electronic unit. Preferably, the electronic unit is provided to send a control signal to a Publ tion of the nozzle member to the media output unit at an at least substantially vertical orientation of the media output unit relative to the surface. Vorzugswei- In the case of an orientation of the media output unit relative to the surface that deviates from an at least substantially vertical orientation of the media output unit relative to the surface, the electronics unit is provided with a control signal for closing the nozzle element to the media output unit. Advantageously, a media output at single Lich an at least substantially vertical orientation of the media output unit can be achieved relative to the surface. Advantageously, a präzi water media order can be achieved.

In addition, it is proposed that the detection device is provided to detect at least one object-specific parameter, as a function of which the electronics unit controls and / or regulates the at least one media output unit. The object-specific characteristic is preferably formed as an upper surface-specific characteristic of the surface to which a media order is applied, and / or as an order-specific characteristic of a media order on the surface. The surface-specific parameter may be designed, in particular, as a material of the surface, as a structure of the surface, as a condition of the surface, as a temperature of the surface, as a moisture of the surface, or as another surface-specific characteristic appearing appropriate to a person skilled in the art , Specifically, the job-specific characteristic may be considered as a type of media used to create the media job, as an application thickness of the media on the surface, as an irregularity in the media application, as an area covered by the media on the surface, or as another, a person skilled in the art be made meaningful order-specific characteristic size. In particular, the detection device can have at least one object sensor element for detecting the object-specific parameter. The object sensor element can preferably be designed as a camera, as a lidar device, as a laser scanner, as a laser thermometer, as a heat imaging camera, as an infrared moisture meter, as a radar device, as an ultrasonic sensor or as another, to a person skilled in the meaning appearing object sensor element , Alternatively, it is conceivable that the detection element of the detection device is used to detect the object-specific characteristic. Advantageously, a media order can be adjusted as a function of the object-specific parameter. Advantageously higher quality of the media order than without capturing the object-specific characteristic.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the detection device is provided to see at least one of other areas of the surface different NEN area to detect, in which the electronic unit controls the media output unit and / or controls that an output of the medium is absent. In particular, the area different from other areas of the area can be detected by means of the detection element of the detection device. Preferably, the area different from other areas of the surface may be formed as a door, as a window, as a light switch, or as a wall, a person skilled in the art appearing useful from other areas of the surface area. Preferably, the detection device sends a signal to the electronic unit about a position of the area to be dropped out when the media job is created. Vorzugswei se controls and / or controls the electronic unit, the media output unit, in particular special when the media output unit is located in the auszusparenden area, such that the nozzle member is closed and / or remains closed. Advantageously, a media output can be automated only on areas of the surface intended for the media order. Advantageously can be dispensed with a masking, in particular masking, auszusparenden areas on the surface by the user. Advantageously, a comfortable media order process can be enabled.

It is further proposed that the control and / or regulating unit has at least one inclination sensor unit which is provided to detect at least one inclination of the detection device at least relative to the surface and to compensate the detected inclination. Preferably, the inclination sensor unit has at least one inclination detection element which is provided to detect an inclination of the detection device relative to the surface. The inclination detecting element can be designed, in particular, as a tilt sensor, as a gyroscope or as another tilt detection element which appears to be meaningful to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, the inclination detecting element may detect an orientation of the detection device relative to the surface in a plurality of spatial directions. preferential The tilt sensor unit has at least one inclination compensating element, which is provided to compensate for the detected inclination of the detection device relative to the surface. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the detected inclination of the detection device is compensated relative to the surface by means of a computing unit of the control and / or regulation unit and / or by means of the electronic unit of the media application device. Preferably, the inclination compensation element is designed as a microprocessor, as a digital circuit or as another, a skilled person seeming he seeming inclination compensation element. Preferably, the inclination compensating element may offset an offset of a position and / or orientation of the media application device detected by the inclined detection device relative to the surface relative to the surface based on the detected inclination of the detection device relative to the surface. In particular, the inclination compensating element may be a surface distorted due to the inclination of the detection device relative to the surface detection of the media application on the surface and / or the media application device on hand the detected inclination of the detection device relative to the surface by means of a keystone correction, in particular by means of a horizontal and / or vertical keystone correction, equalize. Advantageously, an inclination of the Erfas sungsvorrichtung can be compensated relative to the surface. Advantageously, a correct operation of the inclined relative to the surface Erfas sungsvorrichtung can be ensured.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the detection device has at least one arithmetic unit which is provided to calculate out at least one section of a media application related area on the surface of the electronic unit in which the electronic output unit controls and / or regulates such that at least one nozzle element remains open , A "computing unit" is to be understood in particular as meaning a controller having a processor, a memory unit, and / or an operating, control and / or calculation program stored in the memory unit. In particular, in the storage unit of the arithmetic unit, a media order strategy can be stored for a media order process. In particular, the media order strategy represents a flowchart for a media order process. In particular, the media order strategy for each media outlet comprises Point of application of a motif to be applied Information about an output posi- tion on the surface, a point size and a media type. In particular, the media order strategy includes a number of media to be used and an order to an order of the media to be used. The media order strategy is preferably used to control and / or regulate the media output unit. The contiguous area of the media application on the surface may in particular be formed as an area on the surface in which the media application strategy is a media order of a plurality of media application points of a same media type, in particular at least 10 media application points of a same media type with a distance of the range of at least 5 media order points to an edge of the subject, provides. Preferably, the arithmetic unit can precalculate the area related to the media order on the surface on the basis of the media order strategy. In particular, the electronic unit of the electronic unit can send a signal about a position of the coherent area on the surface. Preferably, the electronic unit may control and / or regulate the media dispensing unit, particularly at a position of the media dispensing unit in the contiguous area on the surface, leaving the nozzle member open and permanent media dispensing on the surface in the contiguous area on the surface he follows. Advantageously, a faster Medienauf carrying process than without a permanent opening of the nozzle element reaches who the.

In addition, the invention is based on an application system, in particular of an application system according to the invention, with at least one media application device, in particular with at least one media applicator device according to the invention, and with at least one spray can unit with at least one further nozzle unit, which at least one further nozzle element and at least one other Valve element has.

It is proposed that at least one cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit of the media application device has at least one actuator unit, which is provided for displacing the further valve element at least one medium through the further nozzle element to press. It is conceivable that the application system in addition to the media application device and the spray can unit at least one control and / or regulating unit, in particular the aforementioned control and / or Re geleinheit comprises. The spray can unit is preferably designed as a spray can, which contains in particular the medium. In addition, it is conceivable that the spray can unit contains a dissolved aerosol, in particular for an application of the medium under overpressure from the further nozzle element. Before preferably, the spray can unit at least one further fastening element, such as a clamp closure, a screw, a snap closure o. The like., For attachment to the connection and / or attachment unit of the media application device. Preferably, the actuator unit has at least one further plunger element, which is provided for actuation of the further valve element. In particular, the further plunger element in a montier on the media application device th state of the spray can unit with the other valve element is the effective. Preferably, the actuator unit comprises at least one further Aktuato relement to an excitation of the plunger element. The further actuator element may in particular be designed as a magnetic actuator, as an eddy current actuator, as a piezoactuator or as another actuator that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art. Advantageously, a cost-effective media application device can be provided, as can be dispensed on a nozzle unit in the medium on tragungsvorrichtung. Advantageously, an actuator unit can be formed completely separate from a media guide and media output. Advantageously, contamination of the actuator unit can be avoided. Advantageously, in particular in a desiccation and / or Ver stuffing another nozzle unit of a spray can unit, the spray can unit, in particular by a user, be replaced by a new spray can unit.

Furthermore, the invention is based on an application system, in particular of an application system according to the invention, with at least one media application device, in particular with at least one media application device according to the invention, and with at least one replaceable reservoir device coupleable to the media application device to receive at least one medium. It is proposed that the replaceable reservoir device has at least one oscillation membrane for dispensing the medium, wherein the oscillation membrane can be excited in a swinging manner by means of at least one excitation element of the transient reservoir device and / or the media application device, in particular in an ultrasound frequency range. It is conceivable that the application system in addition to the media application device and to the Wech selreservoirvorrichtung at least one control and / or regulating unit, in particular the aforementioned control and / or regulating unit has. In particular, the replacement reservoir device has at least one removable container for receiving a medium. Preferably, the swap body is at least substantially fluid-tight. Preferably, the removable reservoir device, especially the swap body, see pre-disposable for a single use. In particular, the removable reservoir device, in particular the swap body, seen after a complete emptying before disposal. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the replaceable reservoir device is reusable, in particular that the replaceable container is designed to be refillable. The swap body in particular has a maximum volume for receiving a medium of at most 125 ml, preferably of at most 100 ml and more preferably of at most 75 ml. The replaceable reservoir device preferably has at least one fill level indicator for displaying a residual volume and / or a color of a medium in the replaceable container. Preferably, the level indicator is designed as a at least partially transparent portion of the interchangeable container, in particular as a viewing window. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the level indicator is designed as a level sensor, for example with an optical, acoustic and / or haptic output.

The replaceable reservoir device preferably comprises a single oscillation membrane, which in particular with respect to a diameter, a material, a material thickness, a number and / or arrangement of Mediendurchtrittsöff openings of the Oszillationsmembran, a diameter and / or a shape of the media passage openings o. The like Interchangeable container located medium is tuned. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the Wechselreservoirvorrich device has a plurality of Oszillationsmembranen. The oscillation membrane The replacement reservoir device is preferably at least substantially analogous to the previously described oscillation membrane of the nozzle unit of the media application device. In particular, the oscillation membrane of the replaceable reservoir device forms at least partially a nozzle element of the media applicator device in a state of the replaceable reservoir device arranged on the media applicator device. Before preferably the oscillation membrane is arranged on the swap body forms, in particular at least partially a wall of the container Wechselbe from. In particular, the oscillation membrane is in contact with a medium in the swap body. Specifically, in a state of use of the replaceable reservoir device, the oscillation membrane is supplied with a medium through a gravity acting on the medium. Preferably, the oscillation membrane, in particular the media passage openings of the oscillation membrane, is / are designed such that the oscillation membrane at least substantially fluid-tightly seals the exchange container in an excitation-free state. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the Wechselre servoirvorrichtung at least one sealing element, for example, a movable before the Oszillationsmembran flap, which is provided for at least substantially fluid-tight sealing of the interchangeable container.

The replacement reservoir device preferably has at least one excitation element, in particular a piezo ring. In particular, the excitation element is embodied at least substantially analogously to the previously described excitation element of the nozzle unit of the media application device. In particular, the changeover reservoir device may have at least one electrical contact with a drive and / or a power supply to the respiratory element of the changeover reservoir device by the media applicator, in particular by the electronics unit of the media applicator. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the media applicator device comprises at least one excitation element, in particular the aforementioned excitation element, for oscillating excitation of the oscillation membrane of the replaceable reservoir device. In particular, the exchange reservoir device can comprise at least one mechanical contact, in particular a contact surface, which is provided, in particular, for stimulating the excitation process. element of the media applicator vibrationally coupled to the Oszilla tion membrane of the removable reservoir device.

The media application device preferably has at least one fixing unit to a, in particular non-positive and / or positive coupling with the Wech sel reservoirvorrichtung. Preferably, the fixing unit is to a Pressverbin tion with the removable reservoir device, in particular the Oszillationsmemb ran the replacement reservoir device with the excitation element of the media on contracting device and / or the housing of the media applicator, pre-see. In particular, the fixing unit may comprise at least one actuating lever, which is provided to a fixation of the removable reservoir device, in particular the Oszillationsmembran the change reservoir device on the excitation element of the media application device and / or on the housing of the media application device. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the fixing unit is provided to a clamping connection, to a screw, to egg ner negative pressure connection or to another, a person skilled in the appearing reasonable connection with the replacement reservoir device. In particular, the fixing unit for fixing the Wechselreservoirvorrich device, in particular the Oszillationsmembran the change reservoir device, with a holding force, in particular a pressing force of at least 5 N, preferably at least 7 N and more preferably at least 10 N, in particular on the excitation element of the media application device and / or on the Ge housing of the media application device provided. Advantageously, a benut zerkomfortables exchange system can be provided. Advantageously, the oscillation membrane and the excitation element can be optimally pre-set to a specific medium, so that an adjustment by a user can be dispensed with. Advantageously, can be dispensed with a cleaning of the oscillation membrane.

It is also proposed that the replacement reservoir device has at least one identification unit for a mechanical, optical, electronic and / or electromagnetic identification by at least one detection unit of the media application device. The identification unit is preferably provided to provide the detection unit with at least one identification parameter, which in particular uniquely identifies the replacement reservoir device. fied. Preferably, the detection unit is provided to close on the basis of the identification characteristic on parameters of the replacement reservoir device, such as a maximum volume of the interchangeable container, a medium contained in the change container, a training of Oszillationsmembran, a formation of the excitation element o. The like. In particular, for each known identification characteristic, the corresponding parameters of the replacement reservoir device can be stored in a memory unit of the detection unit and / or the electronics unit of the media application device. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the identification unit is intended to provide the detection unit with all the parameters of the replacement reservoir device. In particular, different change reservoir devices for receiving different media, in particular from a Lebensmittelbe rich, such as grease, oil, chocolate or Tortenguss, from a cleaning area, for example, special cleaner, impregnating agent, glass cleaner o- room scent, from a plant care area, such as crop protection medium or fertilizer , from a health and / or hygiene sector, for example, disinfectant or spray plaster, from a cosmetic sector, such as shower gel, liquid soap, sunscreen or make-up, or from other areas, such as adhesive, lubricant or spray film may be formed. By way of example, it is conceivable that the identification unit is seen as a function of various media located in the swap body for providing various identification parameters.

Preferably, the identification unit may be provided for a mechanical identification. In particular, the identification unit may comprise at least one mechanical identification element that is mechanically detectable by the detection unit for a mechanical identification. The mechanical Identifi cation element may in particular as a function of different parameters of the changing reservoir device differently long actuating pin, as a function of various parameters of the change reservoir device differently tight compression spring o. The like. Be formed. Vorzugswei se, the identification unit may be provided to an optical identification. In particular, the identification unit can make an optical identification at least one dependent on different parameters of the change. Servoirvorrichtung various, optically detectable by the detection unit optical identification element. The optical identification element can in particular be designed as an optical coding, by way of example as a QR code, as a bar code or the like, as a plain text, as a color code, as a shape code or as another optical identification element which appears sensible to a person skilled in the art. Alternatively or in addition to the detection unit, it is conceivable that the control and / or regulating unit, in particular the detection device of the control and / or regulating unit, is provided for identifying the changing reservoir device, in particular by scanning an optical identification element of the identification unit. Preferably, the identification unit may be provided for electronic identification. In particular, the identification unit can comprise at least one electronic identification element which is electronically detectable by the detection unit as a function of different parameters of the alternating reservoir device. The electronic identification element can be embodied, in particular, as an electronic contact, as a microchip or as another electronic identification element that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, the identification unit may be provided for electromagnetic identification. In particular, the identification unit for electromagnetic identification may comprise at least one electromagnetic identification element that is different from the detection unit due to different parameters of the changeover reservoir device and that can be detected by the detection unit magnetically. The electromagnetic identification element can be designed in particular as a radio frequency transmitter (RFID), as a magnetic strip, as a magnetic color or as another, one skilled in the art appear reasonable electromagnetic cal identification element. Preferably, the electronics unit of the media application device is provided in response to an identification of the replacement reservoir device for setting parameters of the Medi enauftragsvorrichtung. Advantageously, an automatic and user-comfortable adjustment between the media application device and the removable reservoir device can be achieved.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the replacement reservoir device has at least one suction unit which is intended to provide an uncontrolled release. prevent the medium from running. In particular, the Aufsaugeinheit is provided to prevent leakage of the medium from the swap body, insbesonde re different from an output through the Oszillationsmembran, for example in the case of a defect or a leak of the interchangeable container. Preferably, the vacuuming unit is arranged in an inner space of the interchangeable container and / or, in particular automatically, can be arranged. Preferably, the vacuuming unit is at least partially formed from an absorbent material. In particular, the vacuuming unit is provided to at least partially receive the medium, in particular to absorb it, in particular according to a wick principle or a sponge principle. Preferably, the soak-up unit is designed as a sponge, as a nipple or as another absorbent unit which appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the cleaning and / or pollution prevention unit of the media application device, in particular the media return unit of the cleaning and / or pollution prevention unit, is provided to prevent an uncontrolled leakage of the medium. It is advantageously possible to prevent contamination of the media application device and / or of an environment surrounding the media transfer device.

In addition, the invention is based on a method for operating a job system, in particular an application system according to the invention.

It is proposed that, in particular in at least one method step, at least one direct interaction with at least one user takes place by means of the control and / or regulating unit in an initialization step and / or during operation for optimizing a media order process. In particular, the control and / or regulating unit has at least one output and / or input unit for a direct interaction with the user, in particular for an indication output to the user and / or for a command input by the user. The output and / or input unit may preferably comprise at least one output element for an indication output to the user. The output element may preferably be designed as a screen, as a loudspeaker, as a vibration motor or as another output element that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. The output and / or input unit may be preferred to a command input by the user comprise at least one input element. In particular, the input element can be designed as at least one key, as a contact-sensitive surface, as a microphone or as another input element that appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. The output and / or input unit preferably has a combined output and / or input element for an indication output to the user and / or for a command input by the user. The combined output and / or input element may preferably be designed as a touch screen or as another combined output and / or input element that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. In particular, the initialization step may be as making adjustments to the control unit and / or the media application device, as a selection of a motif to be applied, as an orientation of the control and / or re geleinheit before the surface or as another Professional be designed as meaningful initialization step. During operation of the application system, in particular, an indication of a media order process can be output and / or a command can be entered with regard to the media order process. Advantageously, a direct interaction with the user can be made possible. Advantageously, an individual media order process can be made possible.

Furthermore, it is proposed that, in particular in at least one method step, at least a number and / or type of media required for an at least substantially uninterrupted media order process be / is calculated and output to at least one user. Preferably, an at least substantially interruption-free media application process is interrupted at most by a change of a container containing the medium. In particular, for an at least substantially uninterrupted media order process, all the media required for creating a media order, in particular the containers containing the required media, are ready for use. The number and / or type of media required for the at least substantially uninterrupted media order process can preferably be predicted on the basis of the media order strategy, in particular by means of the arithmetic unit of the control and / or regulating unit. Preferably, the media order strategy includes information about the types of media needed to create the media job Media and information about a proportion of each type of media on the subject. The media order strategy preferably contains information about a size of the media order on the surface, in particular selected by the user. Preferably, based on the media types required for creating the media order, the area proportions of the media types on the subject, and the size of the media job on the surface, the number of media required for the at least substantially uninterrupted media job process may be pre-calculated. The predicted number and / or type of media required for the at least substantially uninterrupted media application process can preferably be output to the user by means of the output and / or input unit, in particular by means of the combined output and / or input element. Advantageously, an at least substantially uninterrupted media application process can be made possible.

Furthermore, it is proposed that, in particular in at least one method step, at least one application-specific presetting as at least one media order mode is deposited for selection by the user. Preferably, an application-specific presetting can be selected as a setting of a parameter of the media application device, in particular a nozzle parameter, a parameter of the media output unit or a parameter of the electronic unit, or as an adjustment of a parameter of the control and / or regulating unit, in particular of a parameter of the media application strategy. be educated. In particular, a media order mode can be designed as a combination of a plurality of, in particular different, default settings. Preferably, the media application mode may be configured as a surface-specific media application mode, as a media size-specific media application mode, as a power saving media application mode, or as another media application mode that may be considered meaningful to one skilled in the art. The control and / or regulating unit preferably has a plurality of media application modes, in particular for different application situations. In particular, the media order modes are stored in a memory unit of the control and / or regulating unit. Preferably, a media order mode, in particular as a function of an application situation, selected by the user who the. Preferably, a media order mode by means of the off and / or Input unit to be selected. Advantageously, a media order mode can be selected to suit an application situation. Advantageously, an application-specific media order process can be made possible.

Furthermore, it is proposed that, in particular in at least one procedural step, the user is asked at least one question about an adjustment of at least one control and / or regulating unit and / or at least given an indication. Preferably, the user is asked a plurality of questions about a setting of the control and / or regulating unit and / or given a plurality of instructions. Preferably, a question is asked and an indication output by means of the output and / or input unit. Preferably, the user is guided by the questions and / or instructions by an initialization process to an initialization of the order system. Preferably, the user on the basis of questions and / or instructions settings for a media order, such as a subject, a size of a media order, a medium to be used, o. The like., Meet. Preferably, the user by the hints and / or questions in a positioning of the control and / or regulating unit, for example, by an indicator of a digital What serwaage be supported. Advantageously, a user may be directed to a correct setting of the job system. Advantageously, a frustrati onsfreier initialization process for a media order process can be made possible.

In addition, it is proposed that, in particular in at least one method step, at least one object-specific parameter is detected on the basis of at least one output of at least one reference to the user. The object-specific parameter is preferably detected by means of the detection device, in particular by means of the detection element of the detection device and / or by means of the object sensor element of the detection device. The output of the instruction to the user preferably takes place by means of the output and / or input unit, in particular by means of the combined output and / or input element of the output and / or input unit. Preferably, an output of a warning to the user can be made, insbesonde re if a detected object-specific characteristic and a selected setting of the order system are incongruent to each other. Advantageously, an incon- gruenz an object-specific characteristic and a selected setting of the order system detected and communicated to a user. Advantageously, a user error can be detected and an effect on a media order can be at least largely prevented.

The media application device according to the invention, the inventive order on system, the inventive method for operation of a media contracting device and / or the inventive method for operation of an application system should / should not be limited to the above-described application and embodiment. In particular, the media application device according to the invention, the application system according to the invention, the method according to the invention for operating a media application device and / or the method according to the invention for operating an application system for fulfilling a function described herein can be one of a number of individual elements mentioned herein , Bautei len and units and process steps have different numbers. In addition, in the value ranges indicated in this disclosure, values lying within the stated limits are also to be disclosed as disclosed and used as desired.

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Further advantages emerge from the following description of the drawing. In the drawings, eight embodiments of the invention are shown. The drawings, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into meaningful further combinations.

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1 shows a media application device according to the invention in a perspective view, 2 shows the media application device according to the invention from FIG. 1 in a schematic sectional view,

Fig. 3 is a control and / or regulating unit in a perspective

Presentation,

4 shows the control and / or regulating unit from FIG. 3 in a further perspective view,

5 shows an inventive application system in a schematic

Presentation,

6 shows a media application point in a schematic representation, FIG. 7 shows an alternative media application device according to the invention in a perspective illustration,

8 shows the alternative media application device according to the invention from FIG. 7 in a schematic sectional representation,

9 shows a media output unit of a further alternative inventions to the invention media application device in a perspektivi's representation,

10 shows a media output unit of a further alternative inventions to the invention media application device in a schemati's sectional view,

11 shows a media output unit of a further alternative inventions to the invention media application device in a schemati's sectional view,

12 shows a part of an alternative Auftragssys system according to the invention in a perspective sectional view,

13 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of a media dispensing unit of another alternative media applicator;

14 different embodiments of an alternative Perfora tion grid of the media output unit of FIG. 13 in a schematic representation,

15 shows a further alternative inventive application system in a schematic representation,

FIG. 16 shows the further alternative application system according to the invention

15 in a further schematic representation, Fig. 17 is a change reservoir device of the further alternative he inventive order system of FIG. 15 in a cal mathematical representation and

Fig. 18, the change reservoir device of FIG. 17 in a schemati's sectional view.

Description of the embodiments

Figure 1 shows a media applicator 10a in a perspective Dar position. The media applicator 10a is formed as a hand-held paint applicator. The media applicator 10 a has a housing 40 a Ge. The housing 40a is formed of a plastic. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the housing 40a is formed of a metal. The housing 40a has a head portion 42a and a receiving portion 44a. The head portion 42 a and the receiving portion 44 a are integrally formed. In the head area 42 a are arranged for an operation of the media application device 10 a not agile components. The receiving portion 44a is formed as a half-cylinder. The receiving region 44a is shaped in such a way that a suggestively illustrated container 46a, which contains the medium to be applied, is partially enclosed by the receiving region 44a in a state mounted on the media application device 10a. The container 46a is formed as a media tank. The medium is formed as a color medium. The medium is designed as a spray paint.

At an underside of the head portion 42a and connected to the Aufnahmebe rich 44a, the housing 40a has a connection and / or Befestigungsein unit 48a. The attachment and / or fixing unit 48a is provided for receiving the container 46a on the media applicator 10a.

The attachment and / or fastening unit 48a has an adapter hook element 50a for fixing the container 46a (see FIG.

On an upper side of the head portion 42a of the housing 40a, a reference element 52a of the media applicator 10a is arranged. The Referenzele element 52a of the media application device 10a is for a not dargestell- th user 38a formed glare-free. The reference element 52a of the media applicator 10a is formed as a radiation emitting luminous element which emits electromagnetic radiation from a blue spectral region of an electromagnetic spectrum. The reference element 52a of the media applicator 10a is configured as a blue light emitting diode. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the reference element 52a of the media applicator device 10a emits radiation from a spectral region invisible to a human eye, that the luminous element is provided for pulsed external radiation, or that the reference element 52a of the media applicator 10a is designed as a radiation-free code element ,

At the head portion 42a of the housing 40a, an anti-glare member 54a of the media applicator 10a is disposed. The anti-glare element 54a is formed from an opaque plastic. The anti-glare element 54a is formed integrally with the housing 40a. The anti-glare member 54a is formed as a cover. The anti-glare element 54a partially covers the reference element 52a of the media application device 10a. The reference element 52a of the media applicator 10a is partially disposed within the anti-glare member 54a. The anti-glare element 54a is intended to shield the user 38a from the radiation emitted by the reference element 52a of the medi enauftragsvorrichtung 10a radiation.

On an upper side of the head portion 42a of the housing 40a, an output unit 56a of the media applicator 10a is disposed. The output unit 56a is formed as a screen. The output unit 56a is formed as a touch screen. The output unit 56a is inserted flush with the housing 40a in the head portion 42a. The output unit 56a is provided for an information output to the user 38a and / or for a command input by the user 38a.

The media application device 10a comprises at least one operating unit 132a and / or an operating function, wherein the operating unit 132a and / or the operating function is / is intended to control and / or regulate at least one function of the media application device 10a. The output unit 56a at least partially forms the operating unit 132a of the media applicator 10a off. The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / is intended to provide at least one single point once at a certain position. The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / is intended to repeatedly deploy at least one single point on a specific posi tion. The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / is intended to carry out a repeated application of individual points to a certain position be. The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / is provided for the stepped or stepless control of a desired size of at least one single point.

The media application device 10a comprises at least one operating unit 132a and / or an operating function, in particular the aforementioned operating unit 132a and / or the aforementioned operating function, the operating unit 132a and / or the operating function for the stepped or continuous control of a gray value or a color intensity of at least one single point vorgese hen are / is. The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / before preferably for activating or deactivating an automatic modulation of a spray pattern, in particular of point sizes and / or gray levels, see provided.

The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / is provided for the automatic activation of at least one working mode. The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / is provided for controlling at least one dis play. The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / is provided for controlling a view of a display, in particular a dis plays for the representation of a working position on a color plane against a background of a workspace (not shown here). The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / is provided for controlling at least one lighting unit (not shown here). The operation unit 132a is configured as a lighting operation element and / or the operation function as a lighting operation function. The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / is provided for voice or gesture control. An on control of the media application device 10 a can also be done via a voice and / or a gesture control. Alternatively or additionally, the following embodiments of the operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are conceivable, the list not being conclusive:

The operating unit 132a is designed as a switching element, for example as an on / off switch, as a nozzle actuation switch, as a pushbutton, as a touch switch, as a physi cal switch for separating a current o. The like. Formed and ergonomically arranged in a gripping area of a user's thumb 38a ,

The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / is provided for a free application of individual points without restriction.

The operating unit 132a is designed as a safety operating element and / or the operating function as a safety operating function, for example as a switch-on lock, continuous operation function or the like.

• The operating unit 132a is configured as a reset operating element and / or the operating function as a reset activation function in order to trigger a restart of a system, in particular an operating system of the media application device 10a.

The operating unit 132a is designed as a Bluetooth control element and / or the control function as a Bluetooth activation function.

It is also conceivable a radio link pairing control element and / or a radio link pairing function, provided for establishing a connection between the media application device 10a and a camera and / or a computer unit.

The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / is provided for controlling an output of a mixed color in stages and / or continuously from two or more colors.

The operating unit 132a and / or the operating function are / is provided for controlling a color dilution in stages and / or steplessly by means of one or more paint thinners.

• There is provided a cleaning activating control and / or a cleaning activating function.

The operating unit 132a can be designed as a haptic element. The hap tikelement is designed as a vibrating element. The haptic element can be positioned differently on the device, in particular on the housing 40a of the media application device 10a. There may be several haptics on the Device, in particular on the housing 40a of the media application device 10a, be positioned, which can also be used individually.

FIG. 2 shows the media application device 10a from FIG. 1 in a schematic sectional representation. Shown are the head region 42a, the attachment and / or fastening unit 48a with the adapter hook element 50a and a part of the receiving region 44a. At the head region 42a, the reference element 52a of the media application device 10a and the antiglare element 54a are arranged. Within the housing 40a in the receiving area 44a, a power supply unit 58a of the media application device 10a is arranged. The power supply unit 58a is provided for supplying a media output unit 12a of the media application device 10a with electrical energy for operation of the media application device 10a. The energy supply unit 58a is designed as an accumulator.

The media output unit 12a is disposed within the housing 40a in the head portion 42a. The media output unit 12a includes a nozzle unit 14a and a media supply unit 60a. The nozzle unit 14a has a nozzle element 16a. In the present embodiment, the nozzle unit 14a additionally has a valve element 62a. In principle, however, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit 14a does not comprise a valve element 62a. The nozzle member 16a is rotatably supported in the housing 40a. The nozzle member 16a is disposed in a common alignment with the reference member 52a of the media applicator 10a. The nozzle member 16 a is provided to an output of Medi order on a surface not shown 18 a. The nozzle element 16 a is connected to the valve element 62 a to a passage of the medium via a supply element 64 a of the nozzle unit 14 a. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit 14a comprises only the nozzle element 16a and the feed element 64a. The valve member 62a is provided to allow the medium to flow through the nozzle member 16a. The nozzle element 16a is intended to output the medium as at least one media application point 66a on the surface 18a. At least one nozzle parameter of the nozzle element 16a is adjustable and / or adjustable. An orientation of the nozzle member 16a, a medium discharge pressure of the nozzle member 16a, a medium discharge amount of the nozzle member 16a, and a size of a cross member. Schnits a nozzle outlet opening of the nozzle member 16a are adjustable and / or adjustable. The nozzle parameters of the nozzle element 16a are adjustable and / or adjustable by the user 38a.

The media output unit 12a has the media supply unit 60a for supplying the medium to the valve element 62a. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the media supply unit 60a is provided for supplying the medium directly to the nozzle member 16a. The media supply unit 60a includes a media supply member 68a connected to the valve member 62a and an adapter member 70a. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the Medienzuführele element 68 a ver with the nozzle member 16 a or 64 a with the supply element is connected. The adapter element 70a is connected to the Medienzuführelement 68a ver and provided to make a connection to the sake of clarity, not shown container 46a. The adapter element 70a is provided to direct the medium from the container 46a to the media feed element 68a.

Within the housing 40a and mounted on a support member 72a of the media applicator 10a, an electronics unit 20a of the media applicator 10a is disposed. The electronic unit 20a is formed as a circuit board with a processor unit, not further shown, and a non-illustrated storage unit. The electronic unit 20a is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12a. The Elektronikein unit 20a is provided to adjust the nozzle parameters of the nozzle member 16a selbstätig and / or to adjust. The electronic unit 20a is supplied with electric power from the power supply unit 58a.

The media application device 10a has a communication unit 74a. The communication unit 74a is disposed inside the housing 40a. The communication unit 74a is constituted as a wireless communication unit. The communication unit 74a is designed as a Bluetooth module. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the communication unit 74a is designed as a radio module, as a light-based communication unit or as a wired communication unit. The communication unit 74a has a latency of less than 30 ms. The communication unit 74a is closed an exchange of electronic data with the control and / or Regelein unit 24 a and / or another external unit provided.

Figure 3 shows the control and / or regulating unit 24a in a perspective view. Shown is a rear side 76a of the control and / or regulating unit 24a. The control and / or regulating unit 24a is designed as a smartphone. The control and / or regulating unit 24a has a housing unit 78a. The housing unit 78a is formed of a metal. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the housing unit 78a is formed of a glass or of a plastic.

The control and / or regulating unit 24a has a further communication unit 80a. The further communication unit 80a is arranged within the housing unit 78a. The further communication unit 80a is designed as a wireless communication unit. The further communication unit 80a is designed as a Bluetooth module. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the further communication unit 80a is designed as a radio module, as a light-based communication unit or as a wired communication unit. The further communication unit 80a has a latency of less than 30 ms. The further communication unit 80a is provided for an exchange of electronic data with the not shown Medienauftragsvorrich device 10a and / or another external unit.

The control and / or regulating unit 24a has a detection device 26a. The detection device 26a is provided to take a position and / or direction of the media applicator 10a relative to the surface 18a to it. For detecting the position and / or orientation of the media applicator 10a relative to the surface 18a, the detection device 26a has a detection element 82a formed as a camera. The detection element 82a is arranged on the rear side 76a of the control and / or regulating unit 24a on the housing unit 78a. The electronic unit 20a of the media application device 10a is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12a of the media application device 10a based on at least one characteristic of the detection device 26a. The characteristic of the detection device 26a may be referred to as a position of the media applicator 10a relative to the surface 18a, as an orientation of the media applicator. Device 10a relative to the surface 18a, as a media application 34a on the surface 18a, as a surface finish of the surface 18a or as an orientation, in particular an inclination, the detection device 26a relative to the surface 18a to be formed. The electronic unit 20a is provided for controlling and / or regulating the media output unit 12a such that an output of the medium takes place only with an at least substantially vertical orientation of the media output unit 12a relative to the surface 18a. The orientation of the media output unit 12a relative to the surface 18a can be detected by the detection element 82a of the detection device 26a. The detection device 26a is intended to detect at least one object-specific characteristic. The object-specific characteristic can be detected by means of the detection element 82a of the detection device 26a. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the detection device 26a has an object sensor element for detecting the object-specific parameter. The object-specific characteristic may be referred to as a material of the surface 18a, as a structure of the surface 18a, as a condition of the surface 18a, as a temperature of the surface 18a, as a humidity of the surface 18a, as a kind of preparation of the media application 34a used medium, as an application thickness of the medium on the surface 18a, as an irregularity in the media order 34a or as a covered by the medium surface on the surface 18a out forms his. The electronic unit 20 a is provided to control the media output unit 12 a in dependence on the object-specific characteristic and / or to regulate. The detection device 26a is provided to detect at least one region 28a which is different from other regions of the surface 18a. The area 28a different from other areas of the surface 18a may be formed as a door, a window or a light switch. The electronic unit 20a controls and / or regulates the media output unit 12a in the area 28a different from other areas of the surface 18a such that an output of the medium does not occur.

The control and / or regulating unit 24a has a tilt sensor unit 30a. The inclination sensor unit 30 a is provided to detect an inclination of the detection device 26 a relative to the surface 18 a and to compensate for the inclination he took. The tilt sensor unit 30a has a tilt tion detection element 84a on. The inclination detecting element 84a is provided for detecting an inclination of the detecting device 26a relative to the surface 18a. The tilt detecting element 84a is formed as a tilt sensor. The inclination detecting element 84a is disposed inside the housing unit 78a. The tilt sensor unit 30a has a tilt compensation element 86a. The tilt compensation element 86a is provided to compensate for the detected tilt of the detector 26a relative to the surface 18a. The tilt compensation element 86a may offset an offset of a position and / or orientation of the media applicator 10a detected by the tilted detection device 26a relative to the surface 18a based on the detected inclination of the detection device 26a. The tilt compensation element 86a is formed as a microprocessor. The inclination compensating element 86a is disposed inside the housing unit 78a.

The detection device 26a has a computing unit 32a. The arithmetic unit 32a is provided to precompute a region 36a related to a media application 34a on the surface 18a. The arithmetic unit 32a is provided for anticipating the area 36a related to the media order 34a on the surface 18a based on a media order strategy for creating the media order 34a. The media order strategy is stored in a non-illustrated memory unit of the arithmetic unit 32a. The electronic unit 20a is provided for controlling and / or regulating the media output unit 12a in the region 36a, which is connected with respect to the media support 34a, on the surface 18a such that the nozzle element 16a remains open.

FIG. 4 shows the control and / or regulating unit 24a from FIG. 3 in a further perspective view. Shown is a front side 88a of the control and / or regulating unit 24a.

The control and / or regulating unit 24a has an output and / or input unit 90a. The output and / or input unit 90a is provided for an indication to the user 38a and / or to a command input by the user 38a. The output and / or input unit 90a comprises a combined Output and / or input element 92a and an output element 94a. The combined output and / or input element 92a is designed as a screen. The combined output and / or input element 92a is formed as a touch screen. The combined output and / or input element 92a is provided for a hint output to the user 38a and / or for a command input by the user 38a. The output member 94a is formed as a speaker. The output element 94a is provided for indicating to the user 38a. The combined output and / or input element 92a and the output element 94a are flush with the housing unit 78a.

The control and / or regulating unit 24a is preferably provided for use in an application system 22a according to an embodiment shown in FIG. 5, in particular with a media application device 10a. However, it is also conceivable that the control and / or regulating unit 24a with a Medi enauftragsvorrichtung 10b according to a Ausführungsbei shown in Figure 7 game, with a media applicator 10c according to a presented in Figure 9 Darge embodiment, with a media applicator lOd according to a in FIG 10, with a media application device 10e according to an embodiment shown in FIG. 11, with a media application device 10f according to an exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 12, with a media application device 10g of an exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 13 and / or with a media application device 10h in FIG 15 illustrated embodiment is usable.

FIG. 5 shows an application system 22a in a schematic representation. The application system 22a comprises the media application device 10a and the control and / or regulating unit 24a. The media applicator 10a is manually guided by the user 38a. The user 38a applies the medium to the surface 18a by means of the media applicator 10a. The control and / or regulating unit 24a is arranged to detect the position and / or direction of the media application device 10a relative to the surface 18a on a stand 96a in front of the surface 18a. The surface 18a is formed as a room wall. The surface 18a includes an area 28a different from other areas of the surface 18a. The ver of other areas of the surface 18 a different area 28 a is formed as a door. If the user 38a guides the media output unit 12a over the area 28a different from other areas of the surface 18a, the electronic unit 20a controls and / or regulates the media output unit 12a such that an output of the medium does not occur.

Applied to the surface 18a is the media application 34a. The media load 34a is formed from a plurality of media application points 66a. The surface 18a comprises a region 36a hanging together in relation to the media application 34a on the surface 18a. The area 36a on the surface 18a contiguous with respect to the media deposit 34a is formed as a region of ten media application points 66a of the same media type.

The region 36a, which is related to the media application 34a, on the surface 18a has a spacing from an edge 98a of the media application 34a of five media application points 66a. The arithmetic unit 32a is provided to predetermine the area A related to the media application 34a on the surface 18a. If the user 38a guides the media output unit 12a over the region 36a related to the media application 34a on the surface 18a, the electronic unit 20a controls and / or regulates the media output unit 12a such that the nozzle element 16a remains open.

In the following, a method for operating the job system 22a will be described. In at least one method step, at least one direct interaction with the user 38a takes place by means of the control and / or regulating unit 24a in an initialization step and / or during an operation for optimizing a media application process. The direct interaction with the user 38a is performed by means of the output and / or input unit 90a of the control and / or regulating unit 24a. In at least one further method step, the / at least one number and / or type of media required for an at least substantial interruption-free media order process is calculated out and output to the user 38a. The number and / or type of media required for an at least substantially uninterrupted media application process is / are determined by means of the output and / or input unit 90a issued to the user 38a. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable for the number and / or type of media required for an at least substantially interruption-free media application process to be output to the user 38a by means of the output unit 56a of the media application device 10a. In at least one further method step, at least one application-specific presetting is deposited as at least one media order mode for selection by the user 38a. In at least one further method step, the user 38a is asked at least one question about a setting of the control and / or regulating unit 24a and / or at least given an indication. The user 38a is asked at least one question about a setting of the control and / or regulating unit 24a by means of the output and / or input unit 90a and / or at least given an indication. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the user 38a is asked at least one question about a setting of the control and / or regulating unit 24a by means of the output unit 56a and / or at least given an indication. In at least one further method step, at least one object-specific parameter is detected, on the basis of which at least one output of at least one reference to the user 38a takes place. The object-specific characteristic is detected by means of the detection device 26a. An output of an indication to the user 38a takes place by means of the output and / or input unit 90a. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that an output of an indication to the user 38a takes place by means of the output unit 56a.

With regard to further method steps of the method for operating the order system 22a, reference may be made to the preceding description of the order system 22a, since this description is also analogous to the method and thus all features regarding the order system 22a also with respect to the method for operating the Ordering system 22a are considered to be disclosed.

FIG. 6 shows a media application point 66a in a schematic representation. The media application point 66a is created with a standard orientation of the nozzle member 16a. The media application point 66a is created on the surface 18a. In the standard orientation of the nozzle element 16a, a media discharge direction of the nozzle element 16a is at least essentially Chen aligned in a common escape with the reference element 52a of the media applicator 10a. The standard orientation of the nozzle element 16a is indicated by a point 100a. The point 100a represents a projection of a position of the reference element 52a of the media applicator 10a on the surface 18a. The media application point 66a is arranged symmetrically about the point 100a. The media application point 66a is punctiform. Shown is another media application point 102a. The further media application point 102a is generated with a direction to the standard direction of the nozzle member 16a misaligned alignment of the nozzle member 16a. The orientation of the nozzle member 16a is adjusted such that the media discharge direction of the nozzle member 16a is aligned at an angle with the reference member 52a of the media applicator 10a. The further media application point 102a is produced on the surface 18a. The wide re Medienauftragspunkt 102 a is elliptical. An edge 104a of the further media application point 102a is located at point 100a.

In the figures 7 to 18 seven further embodiments of the invention are shown. The following descriptions and the drawings are essentially limited to the differences between the embodiments, with respect to the same designated components, in particular with respect to compo le with the same reference numerals, in principle, to the drawings and / or the description of the other embodiments, in particular the figures 1 to 6, can be referenced. To distinguish the embodiments of the letter a is the reference numerals of the embodiment in the figures 1 to 6 adjusted. In the exemplary embodiments of FIGS. 7 to 18, the letter a is replaced by the letters b to h.

FIG. 7 shows an alternative media application device 10b in a perspective representation. The media applicator 10b is formed as a hand-held paint applicator. The media applicator 10b has a housing 40b. The housing 40b is formed of a plastic. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the housing 40b is formed of a metal. The housing 40b has a head portion 42b and a receiving portion 44b. The head portion 42b and the receiving portion 44b are integrally formed. In the header area 42b, for operation of the media applicator 10b necessary components arranged. The receiving portion 44b is formed as a half-hollow cylinder. The receiving area 44b is formed in such a way that a suggestively illustrated container 46b, which contains the medium to be applied, is partially enclosed by the receiving area 44b in a state mounted on the media application device 10b. The container 46b is formed as a media tank. The medium is formed as a color medium, in particular as a water-based and / or solvent-based color medium. The medium is designed as a spray paint. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the medium is formed as an emulsion paint, as an acrylic paint, as an acrylic paint, as a colorant-based or pigmented ink, as a spray chalk, as a spray film or the like.

At the head region 42b and connected to the receiving region 44b, the housing 40b has a connection and / or fastening unit 48b. The attachment and / or attachment unit 48b is provided to receive the container 46b on the media applicator 10b. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the attachment and / or attachment unit 48b is provided for receiving a plurality of containers 46b and / or that the media delivery device 10b has a plurality of attachment and / or attachment units 48b. The attachment and / or fastening unit 48b has an adapter hook element 50b for fixing the container 46b (see FIG. 8).

At the head portion 42b of the housing 40b, a reference member 52b of the media applicator 10b is disposed. The reference element 52b of Medi enauftragsvorrichtung 10b is formed free for a user not shown blinding. The reference element 52b of the media application device 10b is formed as a radiation-emitting luminous element, which emits electromagnetic radiation from a blue spectral range of an electromagnetic spectrum's rule. The reference element 52b of the media applicator 10b is formed as a blue light emitting diode. Alternatively, it is conceivable for the reference element 52b of the media application device 10b to emit radiation from a spectral range invisible to a human eye, for the luminous element to be provided for pulsed emission of radiation, or for the reference element 52b of the media applicator 10b to be a radiation-free code element is formed. The reference element 52b of the media application device 10b is for detecting a position and / or orientation of the media application device 10b relative to the surface by a control and / or regulating unit such as a smartphone, a tablet, an augmented reality goggle o. Like., Provided.

At the head portion 42b of the housing 40b, an anti-glare member 54b of the media applicator 10b is disposed. The anti-glare element 54b is formed of an opaque plastic. The anti-glare element 54b is formed integrally with the housing 40b. The anti-glare element 54b is formed as a cover. The anti-glare element 54b partially covers the reference element 52b of the media application device 10b. The reference element 52b of the media applicator 10b is partially disposed within the anti-glare member 54b. The anti-glare element 54b is intended to shield the user from radiation emitted by the reference element 52b of the media applicator 10b.

FIG. 8 shows the alternative media application device 10b from FIG. 7 in a schematic sectional representation. Shown are the head region 42b, the attachment and / or fastening unit 48b with the adapter hook element 50b and a part of the receiving region 44b. At the head region 42b, the reference element 52b of the media application device 10b and the anti-glare element 54b are arranged. Within the housing 40b in the receiving area 44b, a power supply unit 58b of the media applicator 10b is disposed. The power supply unit 58b is provided to supply electrical power to an operation of the media application device 10b to supply a media output unit 12b of the media application device 10b. The power supply unit 58b is formed as an accumulator.

The media output unit 12b is disposed within the housing 40b in the head region 42b. The media output unit 12b includes a nozzle unit 14b. The nozzle unit 14b has a first nozzle element 16b. In the present embodiment, the nozzle unit 14b additionally has a first valve element 62b. In principle, however, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit 14b does not comprise a first valve element 62b. The first nozzle member 16b is rotatably mounted in the housing 40b. The first nozzle element 16b is arranged in a common alignment with the reference element 52b of the Medienauftragsvorrich device 10b. The first nozzle member 16b is provided for discharging the medium to a surface not further shown. The first nozzle element 16b is connected to the first valve element 62b to a passage of the medium via a first supply element 64b of the nozzle unit 14b ver prevented. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit 14b comprises only the first nozzle element 16b and the first supply element 64b. The first valve element 62b is provided to allow the medium to flow through the first nozzle member 16b.

The media application apparatus 10b has a cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112b. The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112b has a cleaning function for the media output unit 12b. The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112b is provided to prevent soiling of an environment surrounding the media output unit 12b. The environment surrounding the media output unit 12b comprises the surface and further, in particular stationary, objects surrounding the media output unit 12b.

The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112b has a cleaning element 146b. The cleaning member 146b is provided to clean the first nozzle member 16b and the first valve member 62b. The cleaning element 146b is provided for cleaning the first nozzle element 16b and the first valve element 62b by means of a cleaning fluid. The cleaning fluid is formed as a cleaning liquid. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the cleaning element 146b for cleaning the first Dü senelements 16b and / or the first valve member 62b is provided by means of ultrasound or by mechanical action. The cleaning member 146b is disposed in the head portion 42b within the housing 40b. Alternatively, it is conceivable for the cleaning element 146b to be arranged outside the media outlet 12b, for example in a cleaning station.

The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112b has a reservoir unit 148b. The reservoir unit 148b is provided for receiving the cleaning fluid. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the Reservoir unit 148b vorgese to a recording of a cleaning fluid unit is hen. The reservoir unit 148b is designed as an at least substantially fluid-tight tank. The reservoir unit 148b comprises a lockable filling element which is not further provided. Through the filling element, the reservoir unit 148b can be filled with the cleaning fluid. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable for the reservoir unit 148b to comprise a receiving element for receiving a cleaning fluid unit. The Reservoirein unit 148b is connected to a provision of the cleaning fluid via a fluid line element 150b with the cleaning element 146b.

The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112b has a vacuum unit 114b. The vacuum unit 114b is provided for conveying the cleaning fluid opposite to a media application direction 116b. The vacuum unit 114b is connected to the reservoir unit 148b and to the fluid conduit member 150b. The vacuum unit 114b is provided for conveying the cleaning fluid from the reservoir unit 148b through the fluid conduit member 150b to the cleaning member 146b. The vacuum unit 114b is provided for conveying the cleaning fluid to generate a negative pressure. The cleaning fluid is sucked from the reservoir unit 148b by the sub-pressure. The vacuum unit 114b is formed as a pump. The media application direction 116b corresponds to a Rich tion, in which a media output by the first nozzle member 16b takes place on the surface. The cleaning fluid is conveyed through the vacuum unit 114b and the cleaning member 146b opposite to the media application direction 116b by the first nozzle member 16b and / or the first valve member 62b.

The media application device 10b has a mixer unit 152b. The mixing unit 152b is operatively connected to the cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112b. The mixer unit 152b is intended to mix at least two different media. The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112b is provided for cleaning the mixing unit 152b. The mixer unit 152b has a mixing chamber 154b in which the at least two different media are mixed. The mixing chamber 154b is connected to the container 46b via a media supply member 68b connected. The medium may be conveyed from the container 46b into the mixing chamber 154b. In principle, it is conceivable that when mounting a plurality of containers 46b on the media application apparatus 10b, a plurality of different media can be conveyed into the mixing chamber 154b. The mixer unit 152b has a metering element, not further shown, for metering an inflow of the medium into the mixing chamber 154b. The mixing unit 152b has a mixing element (not further shown). The mixer element is designed as a stirrer. The mixer element is disposed in the mixing chamber 154b. The mixer element is intended for mixing different media.

The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112b has a media supply unit 60b. The media supply unit 60b is provided to supply the media to the media output unit 12b. The media supply unit 60b is provided to supply the media discharge unit 12b with the medium under an overpressure. The media supply unit 60b has the media supply member 68b for supplying the medium to the media output unit 12b. The Medienzuführelement 68b is formed as a tube. The media supply element 68b is connected to the first valve element 62b.

In principle, however, it is conceivable that the media supply element 68b is connected to the first nozzle element 16b. The media supply unit 60b has an adapter element 70b. The adapter element 70b is connected to the Medienzuführele element 68b and provided to make a connection to the sake of clarity, not shown container 46b. The media supply unit 60b has a media conveying member 156b. The Medienbe conveying element 156b is provided for a transport of the medium. The media conveying member 156b is formed as a pump. The media conveying member 156b is disposed on the media feeding member 68b.

The media conveying member 156b is provided for generating an overpressure which pushes the medium from the mixing chamber 154b of the mixer unit 152b into the first valve member 62b. In principle, however, it is conceivable that the overpressure presses the medium from the mixing chamber 154b of the mixer unit 152b directly into the first nozzle element 16b. The medium is discharged by the positive pressure through the first nozzle member 16b. The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112b has a media return unit 158b. The media return unit 158b is provided to receive at least a portion of the media during a media application process and to supply the mixer unit 152b. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the media return unit 158b is intended to receive part of the medium during a media application process and to supply it to the media output unit 12b. The media return unit 158b is provided to receive and supply an excess portion of the medium to the mixer unit 152b. The media return unit 158b has a collection element 160b for receiving a portion of the media. The media return unit 158b has a return element 162b for returning the part of the medium to the mixer unit 152b. The collecting element 160b and the return element 162b are integrally formed. The return guide element 162b is not shown further connected to the mixing chamber 154b of the Mi shear unit 152b. A part of the return member 162b is attached to the head portion 42b of the housing 40b. The collecting element 160b is arranged behind the first nozzle element 16b in the media application direction 116b. The collecting member 160b is partially disposed in a trajectory of the medium after discharge from the first nozzle member 16b. During operation of the media output unit 12b according to the continuous ink jet method, excess and / or excessively deflected media drops can be collected by the collecting element 160b and fed to the mixer unit 152b through the return element 162b.

The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112b has a deflection unit 164b. Deflection unit 164b is intended to deflect at least a portion of the media during a media application process. The deflection unit 164b is intended to divert a portion of the output medium from a trajectory of the medium. The deflection unit 164b has a deflection element 166b, which is provided for deflecting at least part of the medium. The deflector 166b is formed as an indirect steering element. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the deflection element 166b is designed as a direct deflection element. The deflector 166b is formed as an air nozzle for generating an air curtain. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the deflector 166b as a magnet for generation a magnetic field or as an electrode for generating an electric field is formed. The collecting element 160b of the media return unit 158b becomes a receptacle for the deflected medium, and the return element 162b of the media return unit 158b is used to return the deflected medium to the mixer unit 152b. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the deflection unit 164b itself has a further collecting element and / or a further return element.

The nozzle unit 14b, the cleaning member 146b, the reservoir unit 148b, the mixer unit 152b, the media supply unit 60b, the media return unit 158b, and the deflector unit 164b have a dirt-repellent coating. Both the first nozzle member 16b and the first valve member 62b of the nozzle unit 14b, and the mixing chamber 154b of the mixer unit 152b, as well as the Medienzuführelement 68b, the adapter element 70b and the media conveying member 156b of the Medienzuführeinheit 60b, as well as the Sam melelement 160b and the return element 162b of the media return unit 158b as well as the deflector 166b of the deflector 164b have the stain resistant coating. The dirt-repellent coating is designed as a nanostructured coating according to the lotus principle.

Within the housing 40b and mounted on a support member 72b of the media applicator 10b, an electronics unit 20b of the media applicator 10b is disposed. The electronic unit 20b is formed as a circuit board with a processor unit, not further shown, and a non-illustrated storage unit. The electronic unit 20b is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12b. The electronic unit 20b is supplied with electric power by the power supply unit 58b.

The media application device 10b has a communication unit 74b. The communication unit 74b is disposed inside the housing 40b. The communication unit 74b is constituted as a wireless communication unit. The communication unit 74b is designed as a Bluetooth module. Alternatively, it is conceivable for the communication unit 74b to be used as a radio module, as a light-based communication unit or as a wired ne communication unit is formed. The communication unit 74b has a latency of less than 30 ms. The communication unit 74b is provided for exchanging electronic data with the control and / or regulating unit and / or another external unit.

It is conceivable that the media application device 10b can be used in an application system 22a according to an embodiment shown in FIG. 5, in particular with a control and / or regulation unit 24a.

Hereinafter, a method of operating the media application apparatus 10b will be described. In at least one method step, the first nozzle element 16b and / or the first valve element 62b are cleaned. Regarding wei terer steps of the method for operating the Medienauftragsvorrich device 10b may be made to the previous description of Medienauftragsvorrich device 10b, as this description is analogous to the procedural ren read and thus all features with respect to the Medienauftragsvorrich device 10b also in relation to Method for operating the Medienauftragsvor device 10b are considered to be disclosed.

FIG. 9 shows a media output unit 12c of a further alternative media application device 10c in a perspective view. The media outlet 12c has a nozzle unit 14c. The nozzle unit 14c is formed as a turret nozzle unit. The nozzle unit 14c has four Düsenele elements 16c, 106c, 108c, 110c. In the present embodiment, the nozzle unit 14c additionally comprises four valve elements 62c, 118c, 120c, 122c. In principle, however, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit 14c no Ventilele elements 62c, 118c, 120c, 122c includes. Each one of the nozzle elements 16c, 106c, 108c, 110c is viewed in a media application direction 116c behind each Weil one of the valve elements 62c, 118c, 120c, 122c arranged. A first nozzle member 16c is connected to a first valve member 62c by a first supply member 64c. A second nozzle element 106c is connected to a second valve element 118c by a second supply element 168c. A third nozzle member 108c is connected to a third valve member 120c through a third supply member 170c. A fourth nozzle element 110c is connected to a fourth valve element 122c by a fourth feed element. ment 172c connected. By a rotation of the nozzle unit 14 c about an imaginary in the direction of the media application direction 116 c axis, the first nozzle member 16 c and the first valve element 62 c can be performed in a working position and at the same time, the third nozzle element 108 c and the third te valve element 120 c are transferred to a cleaning position. In the work position, the first nozzle member 16 c is provided to eject a medium. In the cleaning position, the third nozzle element 108c is provided for cleaning by a cleaning element (not further shown) of a cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit. A media outlet may be through the first valve member 62c and through the first nozzle member 16c while simultaneously cleaning the third valve member 120c and the third nozzle member 108c.

It is conceivable that the media application device 10c in an application system 22a according to an embodiment shown in Figure 5, in particular with a control and / or regulating unit 24a, is usable.

FIG. 10 shows a media output unit 12d of a further alternative media application device 10d in a schematic sectional representation. Shown is a part of a cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112d. Also shown are a first valve element 62d and a first nozzle element 16d of a nozzle unit 14d. The first nozzle member 16d is disposed directly on the first valve member 62d. A medium is the first valve element 62 d supplied via a Medienzuführelement 68 d of a Medienzuführeinheit 60 d. The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112d has an actuator element 174d, a plunger element 176d and a membrane element 178d for discharging the medium through the first nozzle element 16d. Actuator element 174d is operatively connected to plunger element 176d. The actuator 174d is net around the plunger member 176d. The plunger element 176d is operatively connected to the membrane element 178d. The membrane element 178d is arranged on the first valve element 62d.

The medium in the first valve element 62d can be compressed by means of a movement of the membrane element 178d. The medium may be pressed and discharged due to compression by the first nozzle member 16d. The membrane element 178d is moved by a movement of the Plunger element 176d excited to move. The plunger member 176d is excited to move by the actuator member 174d. The Aktuato relement 174 d is formed as a magnetic actuator. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the actuator 174d is formed as an eddy current actuator or as a piezoelectric actuator. The actuator 174d is controlled by an electronic unit of Medi enauftragsvorrichtung lOd and / or regulated (not illustrated here Darge). The first valve element 62 d and the first nozzle element 16 d can be cleaned by a cleaning element (not further shown) of the cleaning and / or dirt-preventing unit 112 d.

It is conceivable that the media application device 10d can be used in an application system 22a according to an exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 5, in particular with a control and / or regulating unit 24a.

FIG. 11 shows a media output unit 12e of a further alternative media application device 10e in a schematic sectional representation. The media output unit 12e includes a nozzle unit 14e. The nozzle unit 14e has a first valve element 62e. The first valve element 62e is designed as a solenoid valve. The first valve element 62e is controlled and / or regulated by an electronic unit of the media application device 10e (not shown here). The first valve element 62e is supplied with a medium via a medium supply element 68e to a medium supply unit 60e. The medium is supplied to the first valve element 62e under an overpressure. The nozzle unit 14e has a first nozzle element 16e. The first nozzle member 16e is disposed directly on the first valve member 62e. The first nozzle member 16e is provided to output the pressurized medium at an actuation of the first valve member 62e. The first valve element 62 e and the first nozzle element 16 e can be cleaned by a cleaning element, not further shown, of a cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit of the media application device 10e.

It is conceivable that the media application device 10e can be used in an application system 22a according to an embodiment shown in FIG. 5, in particular with a control and / or regulation unit 24a. FIG. 12 shows a part of an alternative application system 22f in a perspective sectional view. The application system 22f includes a media applicator 10f and a spray can unit 180f. The spray can unit 180f includes another nozzle unit 182f. The further nozzle unit 182f has a further nozzle element and a further valve element 184f. A cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit 112f of the media applicator 10f has an actuator unit 186f. The actuator unit 186f is provided to actuate the further valve element 184f to dispense the medium through the further nozzle element. The further Düsenele element is not shown. The spray can unit 180f is formed as a spray can. The spray can unit 180f contains the medium. In addition, the spray can unit 180f contains a dissolved aerosol. The spray can unit 180f has a further fastening element 188f for attachment to a connection and / or fastening unit of the media application device 10f. The further fastening element 188f is formed out of a clamping closure. The actuator unit 186f has a further plunger element 190f. The further plunger element 190f is provided for actuation of the further valve element 184f. The further plunger element 190f is operatively connected to the further valve element 184f in a state of the spray can unit 180f mounted on the media application device 10f. The actuator unit 186f includes another actuator element 192f. The further actuator element 192f is provided to excite the further plunger element 190f. The further actuator relement 192f is arranged around the further plunger element 190f. The further actuator element 192f is designed as a magnetic actuator. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the further actuator element 192f is designed as an eddy current actuator or as a piezoelectric actuator. The actuator unit 186f is controlled and / or regulated by an electronic unit of the media application device 10f (not shown here).

It is conceivable that the media application device 10f can be used in an application system 22a according to an exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 5, in particular with a control and / or regulating unit 24a.

FIG. 13 shows an exploded view of part of a media output unit 12g of another alternative media application device 10g in a perspective view. Livestock. The media output unit 12g includes a nozzle unit 14g and a container 46g for receiving a medium. The media delivery unit 12g includes a lid 194g to a closure of the container 46g. The nozzle unit 14g is designed as an oscillation nozzle unit, in particular as a piezo nozzle unit. The nozzle unit 14g has at least one oscillation membrane 124g to an output of a medium and at least one excitation element 126g to a vibrating excitation of the oscillation membrane 124g, in particular in an ultrasonic frequency range on. The nozzle unit 14g is formed as an ultrasonic nozzle unit. The oscillation membrane 124 g of the nozzle unit 14 g can be excited to a vibration in an ultrasonic frequency range. The nozzle unit 14g is at least partially arranged on the container 46g for receiving a medium. The nozzle unit 14g, in particular the oscillation membrane 124g of the nozzle unit 14g, forms a side wall 196g of the container 46g for receiving a medium at least in sections. The oscillation membrane 124g overlies a feed opening 198g in the side wall 196g of the container 46g.

The media output unit 12g comprises a media transport element 200g, which is provided for transporting a medium from the container 46g to the oscillation membrane 124g. The media transport element 200 g is formed cylindrical. The media transport member 200g extends within the supply port 198g and the container 46g. The media transport element 200g is absorbent and functions on a wicking principle to supply a medium to the oscillation membrane 124g. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the media transport element 200g functions according to a sponge principle. The nozzle unit 14g is provided for discharging a plurality of different media, such as lubricant, window defroster, spray adhesive, mildew remover, insect repellent, visibility spray, AdBlue, conditioning agent, detergent, coolant, water, gravy or the like.

The nozzle unit 14g is provided for dispensing a medium to at least partially obscure the medium. A nozzle application unit 14g comprising the media application apparatus 10g is provided for generating a spray pattern, for example by means of dispensing a spray paint. However, it is also conceivable that the media application device 10 g is intended for use in a vehicle, wherein the nozzle unit 14 g, for example, to a Issue of AdBlue for exhaust aftertreatment, the issue of cleaning mitel in an interior of the vehicle o. The like. Provided that the Medi enauftragsvorrichtung 10g for use in a household appliance, for example in a refrigerator, a coffee maker, an oven, a mop robot or a shower head or faucet is provided, wherein the nozzle unit 14g, for example, to an automatic output of clean- ing agent, water mist, gravy o. The like. Is provided, or that the Me dienauftragsvorrichtung 10g is seen for use on a machine tool before, wherein the nozzle unit 14g, for example, to an output of Kühlmitel, lubricating o. The like. Is provided.

The nozzle unit 14g is operatively connected to a cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit of the media application apparatus 10g (not shown here). The cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit is provided for cleaning the oscillation membrane 124 g, in particular a plurality of media passage openings 130 g of the oscillation membrane 124 g. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit 14g, the cleaning and / or dirt pollution avoidance unit at least partially formed.

The oscillation membrane 124g is at least partially elastic, in particular excitable to vibrations. The oscillation membrane 124g has a plurality of media passage openings 130g, through which a medium can be brought out. The media passage openings 130g are formed as a perforation of the oscillation membrane 124g. The oscillation membrane 124g is formed as an ultrasonic membrane. The oscillation membrane 124g is formed as an ultrasonic plate. The oscillation membrane 124g at least substantially forms a nozzle element 16g of the nozzle unit 14g.

The oscillation membrane 124g is formed in a circular plane in a main extension plane 202g of the oscillation membrane 124g. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the oscillation membrane 124g in the main plane of extension 202g of the oscillation membrane 124g viewed ellipsenflächenförmig, polygonal, for example square-shaped or triangular-shaped, o. The like. Out is. The excitation element 126g is arranged on the oscillation membrane 124g, in particular operatively connected to the oscillation membrane 124g. The excitation element 126g is provided to excite the oscillation membrane 124g to vibrate at least substantially perpendicular to the main plane 202g of the oscillation membrane 124g. The oscillation membrane 124 g and the excitation element 126 g are formed such that the Oszilla tion membrane 124 g in response to an excitation transverse to the Haupterstreckungsebe ne 202 g of the oscillation membrane 124 g, the media transport member 200 g be stirred and of the media transport member 200 g takes part of a medium and by a subsequent movement the oscillation membrane 124g in ei ner facing away from the container 46g for receiving a medium direction, the medium through the media passage openings 130g outputs, in particular ejected. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the media output unit 12g is formed free of a media transport element 200g and that the Oszillati onsmembrane 124g and the excitation element 126g are formed such that the oscillation membrane 124g as a result of excitation transverse to the main extension plane 202g of the oscillation membrane 124g at least teilwei se in a medium hineindehnt, for example, within the container 46g for the acquisition of the medium on which the oscillation membrane 124g is arranged, as in a part of the medium receives and by a subsequent movement of the oscillation membrane 124g in a direction away from the container 46g the medium through the Media passage openings 130g outputs, in particular ejected.

The nozzle unit 14g is intended in particular for output, in particular printing, of media application points having an output frequency of at least 50 media application points per second, preferably with an output frequency of at least 100 media application points per second and particularly preferably with an output frequency of at least 200 media application points per second. The excitation element 126g is in particular to a vibrating excitation of the oscillation membrane 124g with an excitation frequency of at least 1 kHz, preferably with an excitation frequency of at least 16 kHz, more preferably with an excitation frequency of at least 20 kHz and most preferably with an excitation frequency of at least 130 kHz provided. In particular, the excitation element 126g becomes a ner oscillating excitation of the oscillation membrane 124g provided with an excitation frequency of not more than 200 kHz. The excitation element 126g is provided for oscillating excitation of the oscillation membrane 124g with a predetermined, preferably adjustable, waveform, for example with a sinusoidal waveform, with a triangular waveform, with a sawtooth waveform or with another, to a person skilled in sense shining waveform. A desired excitation frequency and / or waveform can be predetermined to the excitation element 126g by an electronic unit of the media application device 10g, not shown here, in particular by applying an electrical voltage to the excitation element 126g.

The excitation element 126g is formed as a piezoelectric crystal. A piezocrystal changes its shape as a result of application of an electrical voltage to the piezocrystal, which leads to oscillation of the oscillation membrane 124g due to mechanical coupling of the piezocrystal with the oscillation membrane 124g. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the excitation element 126g is designed as a MEMS actuator, as an ultrasound converter or the like.

The excitation element 126g is at least substantially circularly arranged on the oscillation membrane 124g along an at least substantially complete maximum circumference of the oscillation membrane 124g. Specifically, the excitation element 126g is along at least 60% of the maximum circumference of the oscillation membrane 124g, preferably along at least 75% of the maximum circumference of the oscillation membrane 124g, more preferably at least 90% of the maximum circumference of the oscillation membrane 124g, and most preferably along the entire length maximum circumference of the oscillation membrane 124g arranged at least substantially annularly on the Oszilla tion membrane 124g. The excitation element 126g is mechanically coupled to the oscillation membrane 124g along the at least substantially complete maximum circumference of the oscillation membrane 124g. The oscillation membrane 124g is attached to the excitation element 126g along the at least substantially complete periphery of the oscillation membrane 124g. The excitation element 126g delimits an extension of the oscillation membrane 124g in the main extension plane 202g of the oscillation membrane 124g. The excitation element 126g is ausgebil det as a piezo ring. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the excitation element 126g as a MEMS ring o. The like. Is formed. The nozzle unit 14g has a fixing ring 204g. The fixing ring 204g is provided to fix the oscillation membrane 124g and the excitation element 126g, particularly the excitation element 126g to which the oscillation membrane 124g is attached, to the container 46g. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the excitation element 126g and / or the oscillation membrane 124g can be attached directly to the container 46g.

The oscillation membrane 124g has at least one perforation grid 128g of media passage openings 130g, which is designed such that media application points can be generated by means of the nozzle unit 14g, which have a maximum diameter greater than 1 mm. The perforation grid 128g of Me diendurchtrittsöffnungen 130g is formed such that by means of the Düsenein unit 14g media application points are printable, which have a maximum diameter greater than 1 mm. In particular, the oscillation membrane 124g has at least one perforation grid 128g of media passage openings 130g, which is designed so that by means of the nozzle unit 14g at a distance of the nozzle unit 14g of at most 50 cm from a not here dargestell th surface on which a media output is preferred at a distance of the nozzle unit 14g of at most 35 cm from the surface, particularly preferably be in a distance of the nozzle unit 14g of at most 20 cm from the surface and most preferably at a distance of the nozzle unit 14g of at most 10 cm from the surface media application points can be generated that have a maximum diameter greater than 1 mm. In particular, for printing of media application points, the nozzle unit 14g has a distance of at most 1 cm from a surface to be printed, preferably at most 5 mm from a surface to be printed and FITS preferred of at most 3 mm from a surface to be printed on. The perforation grid 128g is formed as a portion of the oscillation membrane 124g in which the medium passage openings 130g are arranged. The perforation rast 128g may have different shapes, in particular depending on a form of media application points to be generated. In FIG. 13, the perforation raster 128g is hexagonal. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the perforation grid 128g is circular, elliptical, oval, polygonal, for example square, rhombic, triangular or trapezoidal, semicircular, or the like. The perforation grid 128g is in a central position rich of the oscillation membrane 124g arranged. The central region of the Oszilla tion membrane 124g is an area around a center, in particular in the main plane of extension 202g of the oscillation membrane 124g, the oscillation membrane 124g.

The media passage openings 130g have diameters which are at least three times as large as a maximum particle size of a medium to be dispensed. The media passage openings 130g extend at least substantially perpendicularly to the main extension plane 202g of the oscillation membrane 124g through the oscillation membrane 124g. The media passage openings 130 g may be cylindrical, frusto-conical o. The like. Be formed. The media passage openings 130g are equidistant from each other angeord net. The oscillation membrane 124g has, in particular, a density of media passage openings 130g of at least 1 media passage opening 130g per mm ² , preferably of at least 5 media passage openings 130g per mm ² , particularly preferably of at least 10 media passage openings 130g per mm ² and most preferably of at least 20 media passage openings 130g per mm ² . A nozzle unit 14g provided for a sprayed output and / or for a nebulization of a medium may preferably comprise an oscillation membrane 124g having a density of media passage openings 130g of at least 80 media passage openings 130g per mm ² . The cleaning and / or contamination avoidance unit is provided to clean the media passage openings 130g, in particular in the event of a blockage, to flush out the media passage openings 130g, to blow them free, or the like.

It is conceivable that the media application device 10g can be used in an application system 22a according to an exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 5, in particular with a control and / or regulating unit 24a.

Figure 14 shows different embodiments of an alternative Perforati onsrasters 128g 'of the media output unit 12g of FIG. 13 in a schemati's representation. By way of example, 24 different embodiments of the perforation grid 128g 'are shown. The perforation grid 128g 'may be referred to as a circle 206g', as an equilateral triangle 208g ', as an example Square 210g ', as a pentagon 212g', as an ellipse 214g ', as an equal-sided triangle 216g', as a rectangle 218g ', as a heptagon 220g', as a rhombus 222g ', as an oval 224g', as a upset isosceles triangle 226g ', as a parallelogram 228g', as an octagon 230g ', as a crooked triangle 232g', as a semicircle 234g ', as a right triangle 236g', as an isosceles trapezoid 238g ', as a nonagon 240g 'as a quatrefoil 242g', as a crescent moon 244g ', as a kite 246g', as a trapezoid 248g ', as a decagon 250g', as a pentagram 252g 'o. the like.

FIG. 15 shows a further alternative application system 22h in a schematic representation. The application system 22h comprises a Medienauftragsvorrich device 10h and a couplable with the media application device 10h changing reservoir device 134h. The replacement reservoir device 134h is shown in FIG. 15 in a state decoupled with the media application device 10h. The replaceable reservoir device 134h is at least partially slidable into the media application device 10h along a first arrow direction 254h. The changeover reservoir device 134h has at least one oscillation membrane 136h for discharging a medium, wherein the oscillation membrane 136h can be vibrated excitably by means of at least one excitation element 138h of the exchangeable reservoir device 134h and / or the media application device 10h, in particular in an ultrasonic frequency range. The media application device 10h has at least one fixing unit 256h to a, in particular non-positive and / or positive, coupling with the removable reservoir device 134h. The fixing unit 256h is provided to press-fit with the changer reservoir device 134h, in particular, the oscillation diaphragm 136h of the changer reservoir 134h having a housing 40h of the media applicator 10h. The fixing unit 256h has at least one Actuate supply lever 258h, which is provided to fix the exchange reservoir device 134h, in particular the oscillation membrane 136h of Wechselreservoirvorrich device 134h, on the housing 40h of the media application device 10h. To fix the replacement reservoir device 134 h, the actuating lever 258 h is pivotable along a second direction of arrow 260 h. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable for the fixing unit 256h to form a clamping connection, to a screw connection, to a vacuum connection or to another connection, which appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art, to the replacement fuse. voirvorrichtung 134h is provided. In particular, the fixing unit 256h is for fixing the replacement reservoir device 134h, in particular the Oszilla tion membrane 136h the change reservoir device 134h, with a holding force, in particular a pressing force of at least 5 N, preferably of at least 7 N and more preferably of at least 10 N, in particular on the Housing 40h of the media application device 10h, provided.

FIG. 16 shows the further alternative application system 22h from FIG. 15 in a further schematic representation. The changeover reservoir device 134h is shown in FIG. 16 in a state coupled to the media application device 10h. The changeover reservoir device 134h is fixed to the housing 40h of the media application device 10h by means of the fixing unit 256h.

FIG. 17 shows the replacement reservoir device 134h of the further alternative application system 22h from FIG. 15 in a further schematic representation. The changeover reservoir device 134h has at least one interchangeable container 262h for receiving a medium. The swap body 262h is at least substantially fluid-tight. The replacement reservoir device 134h, in particular the swap body 262h, is seen as disposable. The change reservoir device 134h, in particular the Wechselbe container 262h, is provided for a complete emptying to a disposal see. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the replacement reservoir device 134h is designed to be reusable, in particular that the interchangeable container 262h is designed to be refillable. The interchangeable container 262h has in particular a maximum volume for receiving a medium of at most 125 ml, preferably of at most 100 ml and more preferably of at most 75 ml. The changeover reservoir device 134h has at least one level indicator 264h for displaying a residual volume and / or color of a medium in the interchangeable container 262h. The level indicator 264h is formed as an at least partially transparent portion of the swap body 262h, in particular special as a viewing window. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the Füllstandsanzeige 264h as a level sensor, for example, with an optical, acoustic and / or haptic output is formed. The changeover reservoir device 134h comprises the single oscillation membrane 136h which, in particular with regard to a diameter, a material, a material thickness, a number and / or arrangement of media passage openings of the oscillation membrane 136h, a diameter and / or a shape of the media passage openings o Interchangeable container 262h befindli Ches medium is tuned. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the replacement reservoir device 134h has a plurality of oscillation membranes 136h. The oscillation membrane 136h of the changeover reservoir device 134h is at least substantially analogous to the previously described oscillation membrane 124g of the nozzle unit 14g of the media application device 10g of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. In particular, reference may be made to the description of Oszillationsmemb ran 124g of the nozzle unit 14g of the media application device 10g of the embodiment shown in Figure 13 with respect to training and / or operation of the Oszillationsmembran 136h the change reservoir. The Oszillationsmemb ran 136 h of the change reservoir device 134 h formed in a on the media order device 10 h arranged state of the changing reservoir device 134 h at least partially a nozzle member 16 h of the media application device 10 h. The oscillation membrane 136h is arranged on the interchangeable container 262h, forms in particular at least in sections a wall of the interchangeable container 262h. The oscillation diaphragm 136h is in contact with a medium in the interchangeable container 262h (see Fig. 18). The oscillation diaphragm 136h is supplied with a medium by a heavy force acting on the medium in a state of use of the changing resistor 134h. The Oszillationsmembran 136 h, in particular the media passage openings of the Oszillationsmembran 136 h (not shown here) is / are formed such that the oscillation membrane 136 h hälter the container 262 h at least substantially fluid-tight seals in an excitation-free state. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the replacement reservoir device 134h comprises at least one sealing element, for example a flap which can be moved in front of the oscillation membrane 136h, which is provided for sealing the replaceable container 262h at least substantially in a fluid-tight manner. The replacement reservoir device 134h has at least one excitation element 138h, in particular a piezo ring. The excitation element 138h is formed at least substantially analogously to the previously described excitation element 126g of the nozzle unit 14g of the media application device 10g of the embodiment shown in FIG. In particular, reference may be made to the description of the excitation element 126h of the nozzle unit 14g of the media application device 10g of the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIG. 13 with regard to an embodiment and / or function of the excitation element 138h of the replacement reservoir device 134h. The replacement reservoir device 134h has at least one electrical contact to a drive and / or a power supply of the excitation element 138h of the replacement reservoir device 134h by the media application device 10h, in particular by an electronic unit of the media application device 10h (not shown here). Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the media application device 10h comprises at least one excitation element for oscillating excitation of the oscillation membrane 136h of the replacement reservoir device 134h. In particular, the changeover reservoir device 134h in such an embodiment can comprise at least one mechanical contact, in particular a contact surface, which is in particular provided for coupling the excitation element of the media application device 10h to the oscillation membrane 136h of the replaceable reservoir device 134h.

FIG. 18 shows the replacement reservoir device 134h from FIG. 17 in a schematic sectional representation. The changeover reservoir device 134h is shown rotated by 90 ° in comparison to FIG. There is a fluid surface 266h of a fluid in the swap body 262h. The replacement reservoir device 134h has at least one identification unit 140h for a mechanical, optical, electronic and / or electromagnetic identification by means of at least one detection unit 142h of the media application device 10h (compare FIG. The identification unit 140h is provided to provide the detection unit 142h with at least one identification parameter which uniquely identifies the replacement reservoir device 134h. The detection unit 142h is provided on the basis of the identification parameter on parameters of the replacement reservoir device 134h, such as, for example, a maximum Volume of the interchangeable container 262h, one in the interchangeable container 262h contained th medium, a formation of the oscillation membrane 136h, a formation of the excitation element 138h o. The like., Close. For each known identifi cation characteristic, the corresponding parameters of the removable reservoir device 134h may be stored in a memory unit of the detection unit 142h and / or the electronics unit of the media application device 10h. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the identification unit 140h is provided to provide the detection unit 142h with all the parameters of the changeover reservoir device 134h. Different Wechselreservoirvorrichtungen 134h can rich for receiving different media, in particular from a Lebensmittelbe, for example, fat, oil, chocolate or Tortenguss, from a cleaning area, for example, special cleaner, impregnating agent, glass cleaner or room scent, from a plant care area, such as crop protection medium or fertilizer , from a health and / or hygiene sector, for example, disinfectant or spray plaster, from a cosmetic sector, such as shower gel, liquid soap, sunscreen or make-up, or from other areas, such as adhesive, lubricant or spray film may be formed. By way of example, it is conceivable for the identification unit 140h to be provided in accordance with different media in the interchangeable container 262h in order to provide various identification identifiers.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the identification unit 140h is provided by way of example for electromagnetic identification. The identification unit 140h comprises at least one electromagnetic identification element 268h which is electromagnetically detectable by the detection unit 142h in response to various parameters of the replacement reservoir device 134h. The electromagnetic identification element 268h is formed as a magnetic strip. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the electromagnetic identification element 268h is formed as a Ra diofrequenzsender, as a magnetic color o. The like. Alternatively or in addition to an electromagnetic identification is conceivable that the identification unit 140h is provided for a mechanical, an optical and / or egg ner electronic identification. In particular, the identification unit 140h may provide for mechanical identification at least one of the Detection unit 142h comprise mechanically detectable mechanical identification element. The mechanical identification element can be designed in particular as a function of various parameters of the Wechselreservoirvor direction 134h different length actuating pin, as a function of various parameters of the change reservoir device 134h different tight compression spring o. The like. In particular, the identification unit 140h may comprise at least one different optical identification element optically detectable by the detection unit 142h for optical identification, depending on various parameters of the replacement reservoir device 134h. The optical identification element can in particular be designed as an optical coding, by way of example as a QR code, as a bar code or the like, as a plain text, as a color code, as a shape code or as another optical identification element that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art. As an alternative or in addition to the detection unit 142h, it is conceivable that a control and / or regulating unit of the application system 22h, in particular a detection device of the control and / or regulating unit, identifies the removable reservoir device 134h, in particular by scanning an optical identification element of the identification unit 140h, is provided. In particular, the identification unit 140h may comprise at least one electronic identification element that is electronically detectable by the detection unit 142h in dependence on various parameters of the changeover reservoir device 134h for an electronic identification. The electronic identification element can be designed, in particular, as an electronic contact, as a microchip or as another electronic identification element which appears to be meaningful to a person skilled in the art. The electronic unit of the media application device 10h is provided in response to an identification of the removable reservoir device 134h for setting parameters of the media application device 10h.

The replacement reservoir device 134h has at least one suction unit 144h, which is provided to prevent uncontrolled leakage of the medium to ver. The aspirating unit 144h is provided to prevent leakage of the medi um from the interchangeable container 262h, particularly different from an output from the oscillation diaphragm 136h, for example, in the case of a defect or a leak of the interchangeable container 262h. The vacuum cleaner unit 144h is arranged in an interior 270h of the swap body 262h. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the vacuuming unit 144h, in particular automatically, can be arranged in the interior 270h of the interchangeable container 262h. The accumulation unit 144h is at least partially formed of an absorbent material. The Aufsaugeinheit 144h is intended to at least partially absorb the medium, in particular to absorb, in particular by a wick principle or a sponge principle. The suction unit 144h is formed as a sponge. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the suction unit 144h is designed as a sucker or the like. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that a cleaning and / or pollution prevention unit of the media application device 10h, in particular a media recycling unit of the cleaning and / or contamination prevention unit, is provided to prevent uncontrolled leakage of the medium (not shown here). It is conceivable that the media application device 10f in an order system

22a according to an embodiment shown in Figure 5, in particular with a control and / or regulating unit 24a, is usable.

Claims

claims

A media application device, in particular a paint application device, with at least one media output unit (12a-12e, 12g) which has at least one nozzle unit (14a-14e, 14g) with at least one nozzle element (16a-16e; 16g; 16h; 106c, 108c, 110c). for at least one medium to be output to at least one surface (18a) and to at least one electronics unit (20a; 20b) at least for controlling and / or regulating the media output unit (12a-12e; 12g), characterized in that at least 16g, 16h, 106c, 108c, 110c) is adjustable and / or adjustable and / or that the nozzle unit (14g) is designed as an Oszillationsdü seneinheit, in particular as a piezoelectric nozzle unit.

2. Media application apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by at least one cleaning and / or pollution avoidance unit (112b) having at least one vacuum unit (114b) for conveying a cleaning fluid opposite to a media application direction (116b).

3. Media application device according to claim 2, characterized in that the nozzle unit (14c) as a turret nozzle unit, in particular for cleaning the nozzle member (16c, 106c, 108c, 110c) and / or a valve element (62c, 118c, 120c, 122c) of Nozzle unit (14c) with means of the cleaning and / or pollution prevention unit (112c) is formed.

4. Media application device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the nozzle unit (14g) at least one Oszillationsmembran (124g) to an output of a medium and at least one excitation element (126g) to a vibrating excitation of the Oszillationsmembran (124g), in particular in one Ultraschallfrequenzbe rich having.

5. Media application device according to claim 4, characterized in that the excitation element (126g) along at least in Wesentli Chen complete maximum circumference of the Oszillationsmembran (124g) to at least substantially annularly on the Oszillationsmembran (124g) is arranged.

6. Media application device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the oscillation membrane (124g) at least one Perforati onsraster (128g, 128g ') of media passage openings (130g), which is designed such that by means of the nozzle unit (14g) Medienauf tragspunkte generated are that have a maximum diameter greater than 1 mm.

7. Media application device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one operating unit (132 a) and / or ei ne operating function, wherein the operating unit (132 a) and / or the operating function for gradual or continuous control of a gray value or a color intensity of at least one single point provided are / is.

8. application system with at least one media application device, in particular with at least one media application device according to one of the foregoing claims, and with at least one control and / or re geleinheit (24 a), characterized in that the control and / or regulating unit (24 a) at least one detection device (26a) which is provided to detect at least one position and / or orientation of the media application device relative to at least one surface (18a) and that at least one electronic unit (20a; 20b) of the media application device is provided, at least a Medienaus output unit (12 a) of the media application device (10 a) on the basis of at least one characteristic of the detection device (26 a) to control and / or to regulate.

9. application system according to claim 8, characterized in that the electronic unit (20a) is provided to control the media output unit (12a) such and / or to regulate that an output of at least one medium only in an at least substantially vertical orientation of the media output unit (12a) takes place relative to the surface (18a).

10. An application system according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the detection device (26a) is provided to detect at least one of other areas of the surface (18a) different area (28a), in which the electronic unit (20a) the media output unit ( 12a) controls and / or regulates such that an output of the medium remains off.

11. Application system according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the control and / or regulating unit (24a) has at least one inclination sensor unit (30a) which is provided, at least one inclination of the detection device (26a) at least relative to to detect the surface (18a) and to compensate for the detected inclination.

12. application system, in particular according to one of claims 8 to 11, with at least one media application device, in particular with at least one media application device according to one of claims 1 to 7, and with at least one interchangeable with the media applicator Wech selreservoirvorrichtung (134h) for receiving at least one Medi characterized in that the changeover reservoir device (134h) has at least one oscillation membrane (136h) for dispensing the medium, the oscillation membrane (136h) being connected to at least one excitation element (138h) of the changeover reservoir device (134h) and / or the media application device, in particular a Ult raschallfrequenzbereich, vibratory excitable.

13. Application system according to claim 12, characterized in that the replacement reservoir device (134h) has at least one identification unit (140h) for a mechanical, optical, electronic and / or electro-magnetic identification by at least one detection unit (142h) of the media application device.

14. An application system according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the changeover reservoir device (134h) has at least one Aufsaugein unit (144h), which is intended to prevent an uncontrolled Auslau fen of the medium.

15. A method for operating an application system, in particular a support system according to claim 8, characterized in that at least a number and / or type of media required for an at least substantially uninterrupted media application process is / are calculated and sent to at least one user (38a) is / will be issued.