Patent ID: 9221068
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: B05B,B08B

Abstract:
1. A non-contact apparatus for cleaning a paint spray tip of a spray gun comprising: a housing having a top and an opening in said top dimensioned to receive the spray tip such that the spray tip does not contact said housing, at least one drier nozzle attached to said housing so that a discharge from said at least one drier nozzle impinges the spray tip, said at least one drier nozzle fluidly connected through an air supply passageway to a source of pressurized air, at least one solvent nozzle attached to said housing and oriented to discharge solvent on the spray tip when positioned in said housing opening, said solvent nozzle fluidly connected through a solvent passageway to a source of solvent, at least one down flow nozzle adapted for connection with a source of pressurized air, said at least one down flow nozzle positioned in said housing at a position spaced from said top of said housing and oriented to discharge air in a direction away from said housing opening, said housing having a heater fluid passageway in close proximity to said solvent passageway and said air supply passageway, said heater fluid passageway fluidly connected to a source of heated fluid.