Patent ID: 6146569
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: B05D,B29C,B29K

Abstract:
An apparatus for coloring a shaped product of a synthetic resin, comprising:a molding station for molding a colored product of a synthetic resin mixed with a colorant; anda coating station disposed adjacent to said molding station, for applying a colored clear coat to the surface of the molded colored product charged immediately from said molding station;said molding station being adapted to mold the colored product with synthetic resin that can be melted at low temperature, and including means for cooling the molded product with a coolant gas;said coating station including a coating booth for coating molded products and a drying chamber for drying and hardening applied coats on coated products; andsaid drying chamber being a low temperature, short-term hardening system including a source of at least one of far-infrared radiation and near-infrared radiation.