Patent ID: 8632271
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: A46B,B05B,B05C,B44D,C09D,F04C

Abstract:
1. A painting apparatus comprising a paint module, an applicator assembly having an applicator surface, and a pump, the paint module having a container receiving section, the applicator assembly being fluidly connectable to the container receiving section such that the pump can supply liquid contained in the container receiving section to the applicator assembly, wherein the apparatus can operate in a painting cycle where the container receiving section receives a paint container with a supply of paint such that the paint can be supplied to the applicator assembly, and in a cleaning cycle where the container receiving section receives a liquid in the form of a cleaning fluid, such that the cleaning fluid can be supplied to the applicator assembly; wherein the applicator assembly is a roller assembly comprising a primary roller; and wherein the primary roller includes a roller gear wheel which engages with a corresponding module gear wheel on the paint module such that the primary roller can be rotated during the cleaning cycle.