- Wheaton IL, US Russell R. Frechette - Pelham NH, US Joseph P. Szczap - Naperville IL, US Bo R. Buhl - Walnut Creek CA, US
International Classification:
B05B 7/08 B05B 13/02 B05B 15/04 B05B 1/30
Abstract:
A modular spray gun manifold having a plurality of spray gun modules arranged in a lateral array each separated by an adjacent support assembly. Each spray gun module has a central liquid passage communicating with a spray nozzle and a transversely oriented liquid inlet port communicating through an outer side of the spray gun module for connection with an independently controllable liquid supply. The spray gun modules further include a recirculation port communicating between the central passageway and a recirculation conduit in an adjacent support assembly. A control valve of each module is operable when in open spraying position for blocking communication of liquid from the central passageway to the circulation port and when in a valve closing position blocking the liquid flow to the spray nozzle while redirecting liquid from the liquid inlet to the recirculation port for recirculation through the manifold array.