Patent ID: 6171656
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: B05B

Abstract:
An overspray collector for collecting overspray during spraying of a work surface comprising:a shroud having an open front, two sides, two end caps and a back, said open front for placement near said work surface to be sprayed;at least one spray device enclosed by said shroud, said at least one spray device positioned to spray out from said open front and onto said work surface;at least one overspray removal outlet for removing said overspray; andat least one air slot positioned behind at least one said spray device in said shroud for allowing inlet air to enter said shroud, be directed at said work surface and to balance the removal of air associated with the removal of said overspray, and wherein said spray device is configured to produce an airflow internal to said shroud to entrain said inlet air to produce a co-flowing stream directed towards said work surface.