Eugene E Wolfe

US Patent:

40996735, Jul 11, 1978

Filed:

Jul 12, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/702498

Inventors:

Allan B. Heath - Port Huron MI
Eugene E. Wolfe - Port Huron MI

Assignee:

Acheson Industries, Inc. - Port Huron MI

International Classification:

B05B 704

US Classification:

239415

Abstract:

There is disclosed herein a spray gun particularly adapted for heavy duty use in applying a variety of fluids to the working surfaces of dies, molds, or other like forming apparatus. The spray gun comprises a main body housing adapted for the connection of compressed air and other fluid supply lines and having a single axially movable double action valve disposed therein which is adapted to selectively control both the flow of compressed air and other desired fluids. The double action valve is actuated by a lever arm connected to the body portion and engaging a portion of the valve member. A delivery tube is connected to the discharge end thereof for transmitting and directing the fluid or fluids to the surface to be sprayed.

US Patent:

40418995, Aug 16, 1977

Filed:

Jun 17, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/694101

Inventors:

Eugene Earl Wolfe - Port Huron MI
Allan Burkett Heath - Port Huron MI

Assignee:

Acheson Industries, Inc. - Port Huron MI

International Classification:

B05B 318
F16H 2102

US Classification:

118323

Abstract:

There is disclosed herein an improved reciprocating device for use with various forming machinery such as die casting, molding or other like equipment. The reciprocating device is adapted to advance a spray head across the working surfaces of a die, mold or other like forming apparatus when such apparatus is in an open position thereby allowing the spray head to spray these surfaces with a combination of fluids, such as air and/or lubricants, for example. The apparatus employs a spray head having a plurality of nozzles, which is secured to one end of an elongated arm. The opposite end of this elongated arm is removably secured to a carriage assembly which is caused to reciprocate through the cooperation of a threaded rod and drive motor means, thereby alternately extending and withdrawing the elongated arm. Limit switches are provided which are actuated by engagement with portions of the carriage assembly thereby providing means for controlling the flow of fluids to the spray head, the drive motor means and otherwise controlling the operational cycle of the reciprocating device. Additionally, a disc brake means is provided to prevent rotation of the threaded rod when in an on position thereby preventing undesired movement of the carriage assembly, elongated arm, and associated spray head.