JPS63500924A - Aerosol mixing and application gun - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Aerosol mixing and application gun Background of the invention 1. Field of invention The present invention provides a port-tape capable of dispensing -component or multi-component flowable substances. Regarding Lugan. The flowable substance is contained in one or more aerosol containers. There is.

2. Description of related technology Conventional devices for dispensing flowable substances are difficult to manufacture and to practically apply.

One type of commercially available device comprises a plastic device with a handle. The two components are It is pushed out by pulling the trigger and then the “static mixer” m1xer)J. This device contains components A and B. Once the container is empty, it cannot be reused. Moreover, it is often used It can be difficult and unsafe to use.

Other devices are based on the principle of a two-component gun. Components A and B are metered pumps. sent by The ingredients enter the body of the gun through the tube and into its interior. mixed in. - Use of this type of equipment requires thorough cleaning with various solvents. is necessary.

Summary of 3 friends The present invention provides a gun for dispensing one or more flowable substances. . These flowable substances are stored in an aerosol container and delivered directly to the gun. so it is easy to replace the substance as needed or change it as desired It is. The gun itself has a static mixing chamber in which the flowable substance can be mixed before dispensing, and A triggered device having an outlet suitable for a given application of a flowable substance. aero Air pressure forces the flowable material into the receiving chamber of the gun. er) and by pulling the trigger and/or aerosol pressure, or more fluid material is forced through the static mixing chamber and then through the outlet. Ru. The fluid substance may be a liquid, a gas or a fluid solid. In other aspects The swivel mounting device is attached to each aerosol to removably connect the gun. feed into a container.

FIG. 1 is an outside view of the gun of the present invention with upper and lower aerosol containers connected thereto.

FIG. 2 shows a suitable method for removably connecting an aerosol container to the gun of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an outer side projection view of the swivel mount device of the present invention.

Detailed description of the invention The device of the present invention can finely adjust the amount of ingredients to be dispensed, has a simple design, and has a simple design. The material to be used should be well protected from ambient conditions and easy to clean before dispensing. has advantages.

Although it can be used in various industrial fields, it can be used in two-component or more Fluid chemicals such as polyurethane fluids and foams, epoxy resins, polyester metal- or wood-filled resins, including esters, silicones, epoxies, methylmethac Particularly suitable for mixing and dispensing such as relates. The restrictions on the substances to be dispensed are It mainly depends on the material of which the gun is made and the tightness of the gun. In other words, cancer If sufficiently gas-tight, mixtures of gases or solid or liquid gaseous suspensions and Can be used for dispensing. Similarly, liquid, solution, oil-in-water or water-in-oil Suspensions, colloidal suspensions, creams, etc. may be dispensed. If it is fluid, it is solid. substances, such as silica or talc powder, alone or mixed with gaseous or liquid carriers. Can be dispensed together. L) Miscellaneous items that can usually be placed in aerosol containers can also be used in the device of the invention.

That is, one gun or a plurality of guns (preferably can be used with two aerosol containers. Same from all aerosol containers When dispensing ingredients, the gun device extends the useful life of one container and dispenses one container at a time. Easy and quick replacement of one or more aerosol containers Wear. When using different aerosol contents, the gun equipment allows Thoroughly mix the ingredients, measure the dispensing amount, conveniently apply the mixture to the workpiece, and and by replacing one or more aerosol containers. Flowable materials can be easily and quickly replaced. Replacing containers after use It's also easy.

To clean the gun, use pressurized neutral or inert gas or liquid through the aerosol inlet. This can be done easily and quickly by injection. This pressure is suitable Air by gas or liquid pumps or with inert or neutral contents Can be added via sol container. That is, the gun should be periodically , or when changing aerosol ingredients, it can be cleaned without decomposition. .

In Figure 1, two aerosol containers (1) are placed on top of the gun frame (18). Illustrated above and below. Although this is the preferred embodiment, one or more These containers may be inserted into the entrance anywhere around the frame. however, Aerosol containers must be well balanced or complementary. Each The azole container (1) is attached to the gun frame so that it can be attached and detached by means of an adapter (2). (18), the adapter, together with the aerosol nozzle, is connected to the male Can form internally threaded couplings, bayonet couplings, friction fit couplings, etc. Ru. The adapter may be in the form of a swivel mount as shown in FIG. 2 below.

The adapter also opens the valve of the aerosol container in a conventional manner.

The contents of each aerosol container (1) are passed through a one-way (i.e. no-backflow) valve (8). and flows into a separate receive chamber (13), one end of which is connected to a conduit (13). 4) is connected in a distributable manner. Each conduit (4) consists of a single static It is connected to a static mixer (5) in a flowable manner, and in the static mixer, two or more types of or more different flowable substances may be mixed. Design of static mixer (5) is conventional and may be varied depending on the nature of the flowable substance and the degree of mixing. . Typically, the mixing itself depends on its size, shape and position of the baffle plates of the mixer (5). , and preferably there are no moving parts. The static mixer (5) is It is fluidly connected to an optionally removable outlet (6), which outlet has a Even if the nozzle is shaped like this, the end is hard or soft. It may also be an extension conduit.

The end of each receiving chamber (I3) on the side opposite to the conduit (4) side is a conventional design movable It is fixed to the chopping board (not shown), like the trigger (3). is fixed to a suitable actuating means. In another preferred embodiment, the opposite side to the conduit (4) side The opposite end of the receive chamber (13) is fixed and the trigger (3) is connected to the receive chamber. A reciprocating needle valve (not shown) located at the part of (13) connected to conduit (4) )pull. The needle is of such length that it reaches the mouth of the conduit (4) and closes it there. Aya is fine.

The flowable substance is then forced into each conduit by the pressure of the connected aerosol containers (1). (4) and is injected. All of these mechanisms are individually conventional.

Pulling the trigger (3) back against the gun handle (14) when the gun is not in use; A locking means is provided on the trigger (3) to prevent accidental discharge thereby. , may be fixed to the rear of the gun. The locking means (7) has a parallel end to the trigger (3). Clavicle attached with an axial pin and a locking screw (15) on the other end It is preferable that it is a shape. When using the gun, adjust the compression level of the trigger (3) to There may be an adjustment screw (15) at the end to adjust the amount of discharge from the tube. cancer f. The frame (18) and other parts are each made of metal, plastic or composite material. It may consist of The static mixer (5) and the outlet (6) can be individually or Since it can be removed as a unit and disposed of after each use, it can be or a composite material. Screws, bayonet, friction or other connections The conduit ( 4) may also be removed. This allows a small amount of container contents to enter the gun. This reduces the problem of remaining in the The conduit (4) and the static mixer (5) are cylindrical , plano-parallel, prism, etc. It may have any shape. The static mixer (5) can also be a regular prism, cube or sphere. That's fine.

The swivel mounting device shown in Figure 2 is particularly useful when combined with the gun of Figure This is a preferred embodiment. This allows aerosols of virtually any size or shape to be Even a cylindrical container can be used in conjunction with the gun of the present invention. The flexible mount is A preferably planar support (17) is provided, from which a generally diametrically outward Two parallel curved prongs (16) extend vertically. aerosol container The id (lO) is slidably attached to two prongs (16), At least one rack-to-prong (16) by means of a set screw device (I) The rack-set screw device (, 11) can be locked in any position along the ) is preferably present one per each prong (16). snap claw The jar (12) is attached to the guide (1o) and the aerosol container (1) The closure (12) secures the bottom of the container (1) when the , the container can be kept in place. The bottom of an aerosol container is usually recessed. The snap closure (12) is used to secure the container so that it does not move. If the bottom of the container is flat, do not have an inverted V-shaped flange. In this case, the guide (lO) may be semicircular and secure the closure (12) to the bottom of the container. Set. The bottom of the container is flat and the guides (XO) include facing semicircles. If appropriate, the closure (12) secures the sides and/or bottom of the container (1). It is possible. The discharge end of the aerosol container fits into the optional mount adapter (9). Often the adapter is attached to a support (17). Adapter (9) must have the same function and be of the same type as the adapter (2).

Universal mounting devices or their components and other metal parts of the gun, especially If the metal adapters (2), (9) are covered with a protective plastic film, e.g. It may be coated with carbon or polytetrafluoroethylene.

The device of the invention is simple to use. The conduit, static mixer and outlet are still connected. If not already tied, attach it to the front of the gun. one or more aerosols Attach the container to an adapter and/or swivel mount for flow to the gun. Link. The locking means adjusts the trigger to the desired degree of release. .

One or more aerosol containers are then released by simply pulling the trigger. A flowable substance is discharged towards the gun from the receiving chamber through a conduit. flowed into a static mixer, and the multiple flowable substances were mixed in the static mixer. After that, go out the exit. Use the gun like a glue gun or caulking gun. and virtually any type of flowable chemical system, such as sealants, caulks, It can dispense insulating materials, binders, adhesives, fillers, paints, etc. appropriate no Guns with a leak and heat resistant material can handle gas mixtures such as oxygen and acetylene. It can also be used for spot welding due to material release. For example, polyurethane foam is generated. Applications include spot applications such as packaging, insulation, and door casings and window frames. Installation of building materials can also be carried out.

When mixing multiple component systems, the proportions of each component should be adjusted at different pressures in each aerosol container. , and/or the size or size of the adapter used in conjunction with each aerosol container. can be regulated by various means, such as by changing its properties.

The gun of the invention may be used in a pressurized tank or pump or other pressure generator of a flowable substance. It is thought that it can be operated using . However, if you do this, the small Can be used like a hand tool, easy to carry, and suitable for working in small parts or in close quarters. Take advantage of the important advantage of a self-contained portable gun, which can be used to access difficult-to-reach areas. I can't.

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Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. at least one means for receiving flowable substance from the aerosol container , mixing two or more fluid substances received from the receiving means; and connected means for mixing the flowable material or fluids received from said mixing means. comprises an associated means for discharging a flowable substance mixture, at least A portable gun for applying one type of fluid substance. 2. Frame; said frame for receiving flowable substances from an aerosol container; at least one means fixed to the receiving means; fluidly connected to each said receiving means; a separate receiving chamber in the frame; connected to each receiving chamber; Actuating means for causing a flow of fluid material; capable of flowing into one end of each of said receiving chambers; a conduit for receiving a flowable substance, connected to the other end of the conduit; a single static mixer that mixes multiple fluid material streams; Contains a single outlet for discharging the flowable substance or mixture of flowable substances from the mixer The gun according to paragraph 1, comprising: 3. one or more means for receiving the flowable substance from the aerosol container; The gun according to claim 1 or 2, comprising the above. 4. Each said receiving means has a male-female threaded coupling together with a nozzle of the aerosol container. Includes adapters to form couplings, bayonet couplings, friction-fit couplings, etc. The gun according to any one of items 1 to 3, comprising: 5. The first to fourth receiving means each include a non-return airtight valve. The cancer described in any of the paragraphs. 6. Items 2 to 5, wherein each of the conduits is cylindrical, Blanow parallel, or prismatic. Guns listed in any of the above 7. each said conduit being sealed by a reciprocating needle valve connected to said actuating means; 7. The gun according to any one of items 2 to 6. 8. Nos. 2 to 7, wherein the starting means is a trigger connected to the frame with a shaft pin. The cancer described in any of the paragraphs. 9. Clause 8, wherein the trigger is connected to a locking device for stopping its movement. Cancer listed. 10. The mixing means comprises a fluidly connected outlet comprising a nozzle or or discharged from a hard or soft extension conduit whose end is a nozzle. Guns listed in any of the above. 11. The mixing means and/or the at least one conduit are coupled to a coupling means. 11. The gun according to any one of clauses 1 to 10, wherein the gun is removably connected to the gun. 12. The mixing means and the at least one conduit are connected to the at least one conduit. a coupling located where the conduit is removably connected to the frame; 12. The gun according to claim 11, wherein the gun is connected so as to be simultaneously attachable and detachable by means of attaching means. 13. Each of said means for receiving a flowable substance from an aerosol container includes an air Detachable swivel mount that can be temporarily or permanently attached to the sol container 13. The gun according to any one of clauses 1 to 12, comprising: 14. said swivel mount has a support base, a diameter extending generally vertically outwardly from said base; Two parallel prongs bent outward in the direction, slidingly attached to both prongs. a container guide attached thereto, for locking said guide in position along said prong; a snub closure for securing an aerosol container connected to said guide; - means for receiving the outlet end of the aerosol container; and includes a mount adapter that secures the swivel mount to the gun. 14. The gun according to item 13, comprising: 15. at least one aerosol container containing a flowable substance is coupled to the gun; , move the outlet of the gun close to the area to which you want to apply the flowable part, and Use of a gun according to any of paragraphs 1 to 14, comprising activating the ejection means. How to use it. 16. At least one substance that physically or chemically interacts with each other when passed through said mixing means. Also, at least two aerosol containers containing two different flowable substances should be used. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising: 17. said stream discharged from said outlet when empty of contents and/or Replace one or more aerosol containers when changing the composition of the active substance 17. The method of claim 15 or 16, further comprising: 18. when at least one of said aerosol containers is empty or it is desired to change it; and, by use of said coupling means, said gun conduit and/or stationary Items 15-17 further comprising replacing at least one mixer. The method described in any of the following. 19. Install at least one aerosol container containing an inert or neutral substance , operating the gun until the inert or neutral substance passes through the outlet of the gun. Items 15 to 18 further comprising cleaning the interior of the gun by cleaning the gun. The method described in any of the paragraphs. 20. The fluid substance is one component or multiple components statically mixed: polyurethane ; polyurethane foam; epoxy resin; metal or wood flour-filled resin; silicone; Any of items 15 to 19, such as methyl methacrylate; polyester; Method described.