WO2023180772A3 - A system and method for the preparation of paints for autonomous ground printing machines - Google Patents

A system and method for the preparation of paints for autonomous ground printing machines Download PDF

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WO2023180772A3
WO2023180772A3 PCT/GB2023/050765 GB2023050765W WO2023180772A3 WO 2023180772 A3 WO2023180772 A3 WO 2023180772A3 GB 2023050765 W GB2023050765 W GB 2023050765W WO 2023180772 A3 WO2023180772 A3 WO 2023180772A3
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colourant
receptacle
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Anthony David George Rhoades
Samuel Paul CORNISH-EVANS
Jiri DOHNALEK
Lewis CASSIDY
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Micropply Limited
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Abstract

Apparatus suitable for use in an autonomous or semi-autonomous ground printing machine, the apparatus comprising: a first receptacle comprising a first colorant substance, the first receptacle fluidly connected to a first dispenser; a second receptacle comprising a second colourant substance, the second receptacle fluidly connected to a second dispenser; an output fluidly connected to the first and second dispensers; a controller unit, the controller unit able to take as an input, information about a required characteristic of a paint product; wherein the controller unit is operable to calculate the quantities of the first colourant substance and the second colourant substance required to form the paint product, and is operable to control the first and second dispensers to output the required quantities of the first colourant substance and the second colourant substance. Thus, the autonomous dispensing machine is able to dispense a wide variety of paint finishes and types in a just in time manner, in any quantity required, removing the need to dispense into or using a pre- determined or pre-mixed white base paint.
PCT/GB2023/050765 2022-03-25 2023-03-24 A system and method for the preparation of paints for autonomous ground printing machines WO2023180772A2 (en)

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GB2204228.7 2022-03-25
GBGB2204228.7A GB202204228D0 (en) 2022-03-25 2022-03-25 Paint dispensing and mixing apparatus
GB2212060.4 2022-08-18
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US20070057089A1 (en) * 2003-04-08 2007-03-15 Schroeter Gerd A Image generating process
WO2017186970A1 (en) * 2016-04-29 2017-11-02 Fleet (Line Markers) Limited Mobile marking apparatus and method of marking a ground surface

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CH694807A5 (en) 2000-10-02 2005-07-29 Udw Process for the preparation of markings as well as a mobile device for performing the method.
GB2386969A (en) 2002-03-26 2003-10-01 Mcmurtry Ltd Autonomous vehicle for ground maintenance with a ground marking means

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US20070057089A1 (en) * 2003-04-08 2007-03-15 Schroeter Gerd A Image generating process
WO2017186970A1 (en) * 2016-04-29 2017-11-02 Fleet (Line Markers) Limited Mobile marking apparatus and method of marking a ground surface

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