Patent ID: 8256694
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: B05B,F16L

Abstract:
1. A spray-gun line-connecting device for the connection of a multiplicity of flexible tubes to the end of a tubular robot arm, through which the tubes extend, with bores in an intermediate element, wherein the intermediate element is arranged in a mechanical connection between the robot arm and at least one automatic spray gun, wherein a robot flange is coupled to the end of the robot arm and comprises a multiplicity of flange holes, wherein each flange hole receives a tube connecting socket connected to the end of one of the tubes, each tube connecting socket has a radially protruding socket collar disposed against a front flange face, wherein a perforated plate is arranged between the robot flange and the intermediate element, wherein the perforated plate extends transversely over the tube connecting sockets and has a multiplicity of through-holes arranged in line with at least some of the flange holes, wherein each through-hole has an annular seal disposed in a depression at each end of the respective through-hole to surround the respective through-hole, wherein each annular seal on a rear plate side is configured to seal against an end face of one of the tube connecting sockets, wherein each annular seal on a front flange side is configured to seal against a rear end wall of the intermediate element around one of a multiplicity of intermediate element bores formed in the intermediate element, wherein the intermediate element bores are arranged in line with at least some of the through-holes of the perforated plate.