Patent ID: 7947160
Filing Date: 2011-05-24
Classification: B65G,C25D

Abstract:
1. A continuous system for the electrophoretic application of a polymeric coating to an object having an elongate portion defining an elongate axis, comprising: a continuous belt, the belt having at least one retaining member attached thereto, the retaining member including a retaining portion configured to exert pressure against the object and configured to releasably retain the elongate portion in a fixed position, across the elongate axis, on a non-Class A surface of the object, to the belt; the continuous belt includes at least one guide member attached thereto, the at least one retaining member is positioned relative to the at least one guide member to releasably retain the object therebetween; a drive mechanism in operative engagement with the continuous belt; and an electrophoretic coating unit in operative engagement with the continuous belt.