公开(公告)号：US08794547B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US13471782

申请日：2012-05-15

Applicant: Neil A. Zumberger ,  Steven W. Holt

Inventor： Neil A. Zumberger ,  Steven W. Holt

IPC: B05B1/30 ,  B05B17/04 ,  G05D9/00 ,  G05D7/00 ,  B05B15/00

CPC classification number: B05B15/00 ,  B05B1/3013 ,  B05B1/3053 ,  B05B9/01 ,  B05B12/00 ,  B05B15/58 ,  G01F13/00 ,  G01F25/0092 ,  G01R35/005 ,  Y10T29/49004

Abstract: A device for calibrating a spray gun and an associated method are provided. The spray gun has a nozzle that is opened and closed by moving an internal needle out of and into sealing engagement therewith. A virtual position of the needle is tracked and recorded. The control system is recalibrated when the virtual position and the actual position of the needle do not correspond. The device includes a sensor structured to detect characteristics of the current used to power the solenoid, and to identify an anomaly in solenoid current characteristics associated with an actuator member seating against the solenoid. The solenoid is placed in a calibration configuration and the identifiable anomaly is detected. When the identifiable anomaly is detected, the spray gun is returned to an initial configuration and the virtual needle position is reset. The virtual needle position and the actual needle position are then calibrated.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于校准喷枪的装置和相关方法。 喷枪具有通过将内部针移出并与其密封接合而打开和关闭的喷嘴。 跟踪并记录针的虚拟位置。 当虚拟位置和针的实际位置不对应时，控制系统被重新校准。 该装置包括被构造成检测用于为螺线管供电的电流的特性的传感器，并且识别与抵靠螺线管的致动器构件相关联的电磁线圈电流特性的异常。 螺线管被放置在校准配置中，并且检测到可识别的异常。 当检测到可识别的异常时，喷枪返回到初始配置，虚拟针位置被复位。 然后校准虚拟针位置和实际针位置。

公开(公告)号：US5563700A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-08

申请号：US437110

申请日：1995-05-05

Applicant: Steven W. Holt ,  Jack Fletcher ,  Shu An

Inventor： Steven W. Holt ,  Jack Fletcher ,  Shu An

IPC: G01N21/954 ,  G01N21/00 ,  B07C5/00 ,  G01N904/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/909 ,  G01N21/894

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting the presence material irregularities and holes in thin walled opaque objects such as can ends having a generally centrally disposed integral rivet formed therein. A radiation source is focused so that a substantial portion of emitted radiation is concentrated on the portion of a can end in which the rivet is formed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测薄壁不透明物体中存在的材料不规则性和孔的装置和方法，例如其中形成有大致中心布置的整体铆钉的罐端。 辐射源被聚焦，使得发射辐射的大部分集中在其中形成铆钉的罐端部分上。

公开(公告)号：US20130306756A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13471782

申请日：2012-05-15

Applicant: NEIL A. ZUMBERGER ,  Steven W. HOLT

Inventor： NEIL A. ZUMBERGER ,  Steven W. HOLT

IPC: B05B15/00

CPC classification number: B05B15/00 ,  B05B1/3013 ,  B05B1/3053 ,  B05B9/01 ,  B05B12/00 ,  B05B15/58 ,  G01F13/00 ,  G01F25/0092 ,  G01R35/005 ,  Y10T29/49004

Abstract: A device for calibrating a spray gun and an associated method are provided. The spray gun has a nozzle that is opened and closed by moving an internal needle out of and into sealing engagement with the nozzle. A virtual position of the needle is tracked and recorded by the control system. The control system is recalibrated when the virtual position and the actual position of the needle do not correspond. The device includes a sensor structured to detect characteristics of the current used to power the solenoid, and to identify an anomaly in solenoid current characteristics associated with an actuator member seating against said solenoid. During calibration, the solenoid is placed in a calibration configuration and the identifiable anomaly is detected. When the identifiable anomaly is detected, the spray gun is returned to an initial configuration and the virtual needle position is reset.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于校准喷枪的装置和相关方法。 喷枪具有通过将内部针移动并与喷嘴密封接合而打开和关闭的喷嘴。 针的虚拟位置由控制系统跟踪和记录。 当虚拟位置和针的实际位置不对应时，控制系统被重新校准。 该装置包括被构造成检测用于为螺线管供电的电流的特性的传感器，并且识别与抵靠所述螺线管的致动器构件相关联的电磁线圈电流特性的异常。 在校准期间，螺线管被放置在校准配置中，并且检测到可识别的异常。 当检测到可识别的异常时，喷枪返回到初始配置，虚拟针位置被复位。