Adhesive dispensing system and method using smart melt heater control

    公开(公告)号:US10150137B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-11

    申请号:US15332972

    申请日:2016-10-24

    Abstract: An adhesive dispensing system is disclosed. The system includes a heater unit configured to heat an adhesive to an application temperature, a fill system configured to supply the adhesive to said heater unit, and a controller. The controller is configured to actuate the fill system to supply the adhesive to the heater unit, operate the heater unit to maintain a unit set point temperature sufficient to heat the adhesive to the application temperature, and operate the heater unit to reduce its temperature from the unit set point temperature following a first set threshold time from actuation of the fill system to supply the adhesive to the heater unit.

    Adhesive dispensing device having optimized reservoir and capacitive level sensor

    公开(公告)号:US10099243B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-16

    申请号:US14991952

    申请日:2016-01-10

    Abstract: An adhesive dispensing device includes a heater unit for melting adhesive, a fill system communicating with a receiving space for feeding the heater unit, and a reservoir for receiving melted adhesive from the heater unit. The dispensing device also includes a capacitive level sensor located along a sidewall of the receiving space such that the level of adhesive in the receiving space can be detected by sensing the difference in dielectric capacitance where the adhesive is located compared to where air acts as the dielectric. The size of the driven electrode produces a broader sensing window capable of generating multiple control signals corresponding to different fill levels of adhesive. The receiving space and reservoir are minimized in size so that adhesive is not held at elevated temperatures long enough to char or degrade.

    FILL SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING VISUAL INDICATOR DEVICE FOR EMPTY CONDITION
    4.
    发明申请
    FILL SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING VISUAL INDICATOR DEVICE FOR EMPTY CONDITION 审中-公开
    包括视觉指示器装置的填充系统和方法用于空调

    公开(公告)号:US20140116569A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-01

    申请号:US13661610

    申请日:2012-10-26

    CPC classification number: B05C11/1042 B05C11/101

    Abstract: A fill system is configured to supply particulate adhesive such as pellets to an adhesive dispensing system and is configured to provide a visual indication when a supply container approaches an empty condition. The fill system includes the supply container, which has an interior space for holding pellets, and an indicator device that emits a visual indication by actuating a light source communicating with the interior space. As a result, when the level of pellets within the interior space drops to a threshold approaching the empty condition, the light energy emitted by the indicator device is visible outside the supply container. The fill system may then be refilled before the completely empty condition is reached.

    Abstract translation: 填充系统被配置为将诸如颗粒的颗粒粘合剂供应到粘合剂分配系统,并且被配置为当供应容器接近空的状态时提供视觉指示。 填充系统包括具有用于保持颗粒的内部空间的供应容器和通过致动与内部空间连通的光源来发出视觉指示的指示器装置。 结果,当内部空间内的颗粒的水平下降到接近空的状态的阈值时,指示器装置发射的光能在供应容器的外部是可见的。 然后可以在达到完全空的状态之前重新填充填充系统。

    Systems and methods of controlling adhesive application

    公开(公告)号:US11618051B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-04

    申请号:US15790210

    申请日:2017-10-23

    Inventor: Peter W. Estelle

    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling adhesive application are disclosed. The systems and methods may include a controller and one or more sensors configured to measure an amount of adhesive applied to a plurality of substrates by a pump, detect a number of the substrates, determine an amount of adhesive applied per substrate, compare the adhesive applied per substrate to a target value, and adjust a pressure of the pump based on the comparison. The sensor(s) may include one or more of a valve sensor coupled to an adhesive supply, a flow rate sensor coupled to a manifold, a flow rate sensor coupled to one or more hoses, and a flow rate sensors coupled to a gun.

    ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING A PUMP WITH INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTICS
    7.
    发明申请
    ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING A PUMP WITH INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTICS 有权
    胶粘剂分配系统和包括一体化PUU的方法具有一体化诊断

    公开(公告)号:US20160097385A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-07

    申请号:US14968446

    申请日:2015-12-14

    Inventor: Peter W. Estelle

    Abstract: An adhesive dispensing system includes a pump and at least one sensor positioned to sense movements of a component of the pump and produce signals based on the sensed movements. The dispensing system also includes a controller communicating with the at least one sensor to collect information regarding operational cycles of the pump based on the signals. As a result, one or more diagnostic processes are enabled at the controller during operation of the adhesive dispensing system. These diagnostic processes may include a leak rate test for the dispensing system, an overspeed detection test for the pump, and expected life cycle monitoring of the pump or other components.

    Abstract translation: 粘合剂分配系统包括泵和至少一个传感器,定位成用于感测泵的部件的运动并基于感测到的运动产生信号。 分配系统还包括与至少一个传感器通信的控制器,以基于信号收集关于泵的操作循环的信息。 因此,在粘合剂分配系统的操作期间,在控制器处启用一个或多个诊断过程。 这些诊断过程可以包括分配系统的泄漏率测试,泵的超速检测测试以及泵或其它部件的预期寿命周期监测。

    Dispensing systems and methods for monitoring actuation signals for diagnostics
    8.
    发明授权
    Dispensing systems and methods for monitoring actuation signals for diagnostics 有权
    分配系统和监控致动信号的诊断方法

    公开(公告)号:US09120115B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-01

    申请号:US13799694

    申请日:2013-03-13

    CPC classification number: B05C11/1002 B05B9/01 B05B15/18 B05C5/02

    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a hot melt unit delivering heated adhesive through a hose to at least one dispenser gun, which is actuated by an outside source of gun actuation. Rather than directly connecting the source of gun actuation to the dispenser gun, the source of gun actuation is connected to the hot melt unit and then to the dispenser gun. For example, the gun actuation signals may be terminated at a terminal block in the hot melt unit, which enables the hot melt unit to monitor the gun actuation signals. The dispensing system is operable to perform various diagnostics pertaining to the dispenser gun and the system as a whole based on these monitored gun actuation signals.

    Abstract translation: 分配系统包括热熔单元,其通过软管将加热的粘合剂输送到至少一个分配器枪,该分配器枪由外部的枪驱动源致动。 不是直接将喷枪致动源连接到分配器枪,而是将枪驱动源连接到热熔体单元,然后连接到分配器枪。 例如,喷枪致动信号可以在热熔单元中的端子块处终止,这使热熔单元能够监测喷枪致动信号。 分配系统可操作以基于这些监视的喷枪致动信号来执行关于分配器枪和整个系统的各种诊断。

    Melter with self-cleaning filter
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11958070B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-16

    申请号:US17761747

    申请日:2020-09-17

    CPC classification number: B05C11/1042 B05B15/40 B29B13/022

    Abstract: In one example, a melter has a housing, a heater, a vent, and a filter medium. The housing defines a receiving space that supports adhesive therein. The heater heats the receiving space of the housing to melt the adhesive. The melter defines an adhesive inlet therein that receives adhesive carried by a transport supply gas into the receiving space. The vent extends through a wall of the melter and permits the transport supply gas to escape from the melter. The filter medium is supported in the vent to capture particulates from the transport supply gas escaping the receiving space, and is positioned relative to the receiving space such that heat from the receiving space causes the particulates captured by the filter medium to melt and fall into the receiving space.

    ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190283072A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-19

    申请号:US16354080

    申请日:2019-03-14

    Abstract: A hot melt dispensing system is described. The hot melt dispensing system includes a melter that melts solid material into hot melt, a pump that pumps the hot melt from the melter to at least one applicator, and a pressure control system that controls a pressure of pressurized air for operating the pump. The pressure control system includes a regulator assembly that controls the pressure of the pressurized air, and a drive component that actuates the regulator assembly. The hot melt dispensing system also includes a controller that determines a pressure setting for the pressurized air. The drive component receives the pressure setting from the controller and actuates the regulator assembly to a position associated with the pressure setting.

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