摘要:
An automated apparatus and method for coating medical devices such as an intravascular stent, are disclosed in the method, a 2-D image of a stent is processed to determine (1) paths along the stent skeletal elements by which a stent secured to a rotating support element can be traversed by a dispenser head whose relative motion with respect to the support element is along the support-element axis, such that some or all of the stent skeletal elements will be traversed (2) the relative speeds of the dispenser head and support element as the dispenser head travels along the paths, and (3), and positions of the dispenser head with respect to a centerline of the stent elements as the dispenser head travels along such paths The rotational speed of the support and relative linear speed of the dispenser are controlled to achieve the desired coating thickness and coating coverage on the upper surfaces, and optionally, the side surfaces, of the stent elements.
摘要:
A coating solution having a large contact angle to a web (W) can be applied at such a high speed that an entrained air film is formed on a surface of the web (W), without causing any coating defects such as cracks in a resulting coating film. While a rotating coating bar (12) is in contact with a lower surface of a web (W), a coating solution is discharged from a coating solution discharging section (15) which is positioned upstream of the coating bar (12) in the running direction of the web (W) toward the lower surface of the web (W), so that a coating solution reservoir (A) is formed upstream of the coating bar (12). When the coating solution is applied to the web (W) via the coating solution reservoir (A), a pressure of the coating solution reservoir A is regulated depending on a running speed of the web (W).
摘要:
Methods for operating a material dispensing system (16). The method includes measuring numerical values of an operating parameter, such as line velocity, material pressure, or material temperature, of the dispensing system to predict a future numerical value of the operating parameter. The predicted numerical value of the operating parameter is used to accurately define a start time, which is measured from the detection of the presence of a workpiece (12) being transported past an applicator of the dispensing system (16), at which to initiate dispensing of the material from the applicator. A calibration procedure is provided for deriving a mathematical relationship used to determine the predicted numerical value of the operating parameter.
摘要:
In order to apply a viscous material, such as a sealant, along an application path, the arrangement comprises a nozzle (104a,104b)and a pump (107). The inlet side of the pump is connected with a container (103) for the supply of sealant, and the outlet side of the pump is directly connected with the nozzle. The pump is connected with a motor (108) which is controlled by control means. The arrangement comprises an assembly that may be moved manually, and the control means are connected with an encoder (111) for activating and deactivating the motor in response to signals from the encoder.
摘要:
Bei der Übertragung von Leim, insbesondere hotmelt Leim, auf eine Materialbahn (21) für Zuschnitte wird die Leimübertragung von der Fördergeschwindigkeit der Materialbahn (21) und weiteren Parametern abhängig gemacht. Insbesondere wird ein auf den Leim ausgeübter Leimdruck nach Maßgabe der Bewegung der zu beleimenden Materialbahn gesteuert, und zwar über ein Druckregelventil (37). welches mit einer zentralen Maschinensteuerung (31) verbunden ist. Dadurch wird eine gleichmäßige Leimübertragung gewährleistet.
摘要:
A web coating apparatus (20) includes a supply roll (26) of web (22) and a wind-up spindle (86) for receiving a discrete length of the web (22). Fluid is discharged from a coating die (92) in a direction toward the wind-up spindle (86) to coat the web (22) as the web (22) is wound about the wind-up spindle (86). A variable speed pump (108) directs fluid through the coating die (92) at flow rate that is proportional to the speed of advancement of the web (22). The apparatus (20) is particularly useful for coating discrete lengths of orthopedic splinting and casting tape that is packaged for single patient use.
摘要:
A web coating apparatus (20) includes a supply roll (26) of web (22) and a wind-up spindle (86) for receiving a discrete length of the web (22). Fluid is discharged from a coating die (92) in a direction toward the wind-up spindle (86) to coat the web (22) as the web (22) is wound about the wind-up spindle (86). A variable speed pump (108) directs fluid through the coating die (92) at flow rate that is proportional to the speed of advancement of the web (22). The apparatus (20) is particularly useful for coating discrete lengths of orthopedic splinting and casting tape that is packaged for single patient use.
摘要:
A coating material dispensing system (10) that dispenses coating material onto a substrate (18) in a moving pattern or fiber (20) is provided with a monitor that senses a medium such as sound near the space between the dispensing device nozzle (16) and the substrate (18), and extracts information relating to the pattern motion, and generates a signal representative of characteristics of the motion of the pattern in the space. One or more transducers (38) extract the information, and the extracted information is analyzed, preferably by comparison of a frequency spectrum of the signal with a spectrum of standard signal, to detect deviations in the system operation from desired criteria, and optionally, to control parameters of the system (10). In another embodiment, plural spaced transducers (38) detect the phase or orientation of the moving pattern and remove background noise, by inverting, summing, multiplying, and otherwise combining the signals. The invention is useful for detecting malfunctions of the system components, for real-time closed loop control of the process, and for quality control inspection of dispensing device components during manufacture.
摘要:
A fluid dispensing apparatus is provided with a controller for modifying a tool speed signal from a robot and to generate a corrected signal to the dispenser nozzle flow controller which compensates for non-linear flow characteristics of fluids, such as non-Newtonian adhesive fluids, to maintain uniform bead size as the tool speed varies. The corrected tool speed signal is generated by computing the ideal flow for the tool speed signaled, comparing the computed flow with actual flow data stored in a memory using linear interpolation of data between the stored values, and generating a control signal modified in accordance with the comparison. The stored data is acquired by operation in a calibration mode wherein a series of standard signals is sent to the fluid controller while the actual flow at each signal level is measured and stored in a table. The method of operation corrects non-linear flow phenomena such as the shear-thinning effect.
摘要:
A fluid dispensing apparatus is provided with a controller for modifying a tool speed signal from a robot and to generate a corrected signal to the dispenser nozzle flow controller which compensates for non-linear flow characteristics of fluids, such as non-Newtonian adhesive fluids, to maintain uniform bead size as the tool speed varies. The corrected tool speed signal is generated by computing the ideal flow for the tool speed signaled, comparing the computed flow with actual flow data stored in a memory using linear interpolation of data between the stored values, and generating a control signal modified in accordance with the comparison. The stored data is acquired by operation in a calibration mode wherein a series of standard signals is sent to the fluid controller while the actual flow at each signal level is measured and stored in a table. The method of operation corrects non-linear flow phenomena such as the shear-thinning effect.