Patent ID: 6340122
Filing Date: 2002-01-22
Classification: B05B,B05C

Abstract:
A spreader (1) for spreading a fluid, such as an adhesive, in a thin layer on a surface, said spreader comprising an oblong spreader housing (2, 3; 52, 53) and a plurality of outlet nozzles (36, 67) which are arranged at regular intervals along one side of the spreader housing (2, 3; 52, 53), and which are connected to a feeding channel system (34, 64) accommodated in the housing and in turn connected to an inlet opening (35, 65) for said fluid, characterised in that the nozzles (36, 67), their feeding channel system (34, 64) and the inlet opening (35, 65) are shaped in a separate lining (32, 33; 62, 63), detachably secured in the housing (2, 3; 52,53), whereby the housing (2, 3; 52, 53) comprises cavities receiving the lining (32, 33; 62, 63) and being adapted to fixedly clamp around said lining (32, 33; 62, 63) during the use of the spreader, at least one opening (47, 71) being provided in said housing (2, 3; 52, 53), where the nozzles (36, 65) project from the interior of the housing (2, 3; 52, 53) through said opening.