Coating Device Controls Voltage Based on Current Flowing (new invention from TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA 01/04/2022)
Overview
What is this invention?
Coating device
Toyota has come up with a new coating device that will revolutionize the way car companies apply their coatings. The rotary head on the device is configured so that a coating material is electrostatically atomized, which creates an extremely thin and uniform layer of paint over the entire surface of your vehicle.The control part of the device calculates discharge current based on total current flowing from power supply part to rotary head and leak current, and controls power supply accordingly in order to maintain optimal discharge conditions for coating materials. As a result, this new Toyota invention provides users with greater control over how their coatings are applied, resulting in improved quality and accuracy every time.
The coating device includes a rotary head, a power supply part that applies voltage to the rotary head and controls the amount of current flowing through it. The control part calculates discharge current based on total current and leak currents (associated with moving the coating material around), then adjusts power accordingly.
What are some key features of the invention?
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Coating device
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Rotary head
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Power supply part
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Control part
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ELECTROSTATIC ATOMIZATION
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Discharge current
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Leak current
What are some similar inventions on the market?
Some similar products on the market that could benefit from this Toyota invention are spray guns and applicators. These devices use a propellant to atomize the coating material, which is then applied to your vehicle using a nozzle. Spray guns typically have a higher output than applicators, making them better suited for large areas or multiple coats of paint.
How could this be used?
A coating device can include a rotary head that is charged with an electrostatic charge, a power supply part that applies voltage to the rotary head, and a control part that controls the power supply part. The rotary head is configured so that when electric current flows through it, liquid coating material is atomized into small particles. The control part calculates discharge current based on total current flowing from power supply to rotorhead as well as leakage current, and then adjusts voltage accordingly. This allows for reliable atomization of even thick coatings with minimal waste
What are some things to look out for with this?
The risks to using a coating device are:
- Electrical shock - When the voltage is applied, there is a risk of electrical shocks if it's not properly handled. Make sure you have proper safety precautions in place when using this equipment, such as wearing gloves and having an emergency shutdown switch nearby.
- Damage to the rotary head or power supply part - If the power supply part isn't strong enough or if it gets damaged, then damage can be done to the rotary head and/or power supply unit. This could lead to decreased performance or even failure of the entire machine.
- Coating material spilt - If too much coating material is spilled while moving it around on therotary head, this could result in clumps forming which would cause difficulty spreading out the coating evenly acrossthe surface being coated.
What are the overall impressions of this invention?
The product looks like it could be a great addition to the car care arsenal, as it can be used for spraying paint or other materials. It is easy to use and has a high output, which makes it ideal for large areas or multiple coats of paint.
Final comment expressed in a poem (written by an A.I.)
There once was a device called Rotary Head,
Its power supply part applied voltage and controlled it instead.
The control part calculated discharge current, based on the total current flowing and leak current too.
This resulted in a much more efficient machine, that everyone said "would do!"
Who owns this patent?
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Document Number: 11213839