Patent ID: 6402846
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: B05C

Abstract:
An automated liquid applicator system for applying a liquid to a substrate, said automated liquid applicator system comprising:a robot having a movable gripper; at least one applicator assembly including a base and an applicator tip mounted on said base, said applicator tip being adapted to receive a supply of liquid, said gripper holding said base for positioning of said applicator tip on the substrate by said robot to apply the liquid onto the substrate, said applicator assembly being adapted to apply a constant pressure to the substrate when said applicator tip applies the liquid onto the substrate during a liquid application process, said base including a pin, said applicator tip being slidably mounted to said base on said pin whereby said applicator tip follows the contours of the substrate to apply a constant pressure to the substrate; and a docking station, and said robot positioning said applicator assembly on said docking station between applications of the liquid onto tie substrate thereby positively locating said applicator assembly in a fixed position to improve repeatability of the application.