James Michael Bunnell

US Patent:

20120260521, Oct 18, 2012

Filed:

Oct 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/502875

Inventors:

Michael H. Bunnell - Plymouth MI, US
James M. Bunnell - Westland MI, US
Richard J. Hahn - Northville MI, US
Paul R. Hahn - Canton MI, US

International Classification:

B05B 15/12
F26B 25/06

US Classification:

34666

Abstract:

A paint drying booth includes a stationary structure of sidewalls, and a pair of opposed end walls including an access door for egress and ingress. A turbo-compressor is disposed exteriorly of the booth and delivers through a duct heated turbine air thereinto. The duct is in fluid communication with a nozzle which, in turn, is in fluid communication with an air knife having a slit which delivers turbulent air into the interior of the booth. A pair of diametrically opposed panels are disposed at the junction of the corners of the booth upon which air from the air knife impinges thereon to create a vortex within the booth. Optimally, a five bladed turbo-compressor is used. A seven bladed turbo-compressor may be used and which also delivers heated air to a spray gun disposed within the booth by a diverter.