Patent ID: 8590813
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: B05B

Abstract:
1. A rotary atomizer used to atomize a metallic based particulate paint comprising: a bell cup including a front surface and a central flat portion, the front surface extending from the central flat portion to a spray edge; the bell cup further having attached thereto a rear cover that extends from a rear of the spray edge to an annular hub such that an enclosed hollow space extending about a perimeter of the bell cup and without any component therein is formed by the front surface, the annular hub, and the rear cover; wherein the rear cover extends from the bell cup to the annular hub such that the rear cover is substantially frustoconical from the bell cup to the annular hub, the annular hub extending rearwardly with respect to the bell cup toward the rear cover; the bell cup further including an inner hub spaced radially inwardly from the annular hub to define an open annular space therebetween.