EP1239974A1 - Method and device for coating a running material web - Google Patents

Method and device for coating a running material web

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EP1239974A1
EP1239974A1 EP00985009A EP00985009A EP1239974A1 EP 1239974 A1 EP1239974 A1 EP 1239974A1 EP 00985009 A EP00985009 A EP 00985009A EP 00985009 A EP00985009 A EP 00985009A EP 1239974 A1 EP1239974 A1 EP 1239974A1
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separating element
separating
curtain
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Bruno Holtmann
José Antonio MENA
Rolf Metzger
Luca Frediani
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Bachofen and Meier AG Maschinenfabrik
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05CAPPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C5/00Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
    • B05C5/005Curtain coaters
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10STECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S118/00Coating apparatus
    • Y10S118/04Curtain coater

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  • the invention relates to a method for coating a running material web, in which the coating material is applied to the web in a free-falling curtain and the edges of the curtain are separated on both sides to adjust the coating width before the impact on the material web by means of separating elements.
  • the invention further relates to a coating device which is particularly suitable for carrying out a method according to the invention and a separating element which is particularly suitable for use in the coating device.
  • curtain coaters are known for coating running material webs such as paper or cardboard webs, plastic or metal foils, in which the coating material (pigment coating color, plastic dispersions etc.) is applied to the material web from a slot nozzle in a free-falling curtain.
  • the two curtain edges each have a guide element which extends from the slot nozzle down to the vicinity of the material web respectively.
  • the curtain edges are separated before the curtain impacts the material web by means of separating elements which are arranged transversely to the web running direction below the guide elements.
  • the two separating elements each have an upwardly projecting separating edge and an outwardly inclined upper collecting surface, on which the material of the curtain edge separated from the separating edge is drained outwards.
  • curtain coater is used to apply dispersion pressure-sensitive adhesives to a web-shaped separating element in the production of self-adhesive labels, Adhesive film strips etc. or used to apply a barrier layer in the production of a moisture-impermeable packaging material, it is necessary to be able to adjust the coating width differently over a wide range, since the web width of the material webs to be coated varies considerably.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of improving a method and a device of the generic type in such a way that widely differing coating widths can be set without impairing the coating quality.
  • This object is achieved in that a narrower curtain is first produced on each edge by means of a first outer separating element, which is then adjusted to the desired coating width on each edge by means of a second, inner separating element.
  • the arrangement of two separating elements on each side makes it possible to cut off large lateral areas of the curtain in order to set a very small coating width without coating errors occurring at the longitudinal edges.
  • internal separating elements can be used, the separating edge of which is only a small height.
  • the main part of the stream of coating material to be separated is separated from the first outer separating elements, the separating edges of which extend sufficiently high to allow a
  • curtain inner surface also serves as a guide element for the curtain edge. If the height is too high, the edge of the curtain will come off the inner surface too far above the web to be coated. Then its position fluctuates and a bead forms on the coating material, which is applied to the material web.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a separating element which is particularly suitable for use in a coating provision according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows a longitudinal section through a curtain coater according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows the edge area as a cross section through the curtain
  • FIG. 6 shows the associated top view and FIG. 7 shows the associated cross section
  • the coating device shown in the figures is used to apply a dispersion pressure sensitive adhesive (eg an acrylate) in aqueous solution to a siliconized paper web 1. Because of its advantageous properties, the device can also be used to apply other dispersions to paper, plastic films or thin tapes or for Use a coating color to coat paper or cardboard webs.
  • a dispersion pressure sensitive adhesive eg an acrylate
  • the slot nozzle 2 contains a slot nozzle 2 which is suspended above the run of the web 1 in the frame of the application device.
  • the slot nozzle 2 is connected to a feed, not shown, for coating material and has on its underside a slot-shaped opening from which the coating material emerges and one free-falling curtain 3 forms, which falls on the surface of the web.
  • the width of the slot of the nozzle 2 is larger than the maximum width of the web 1.
  • the web 1 is supported over its entire width by a support roller 4.
  • the support roller 4 is fed the uncoated web 1 from below. After coating, the web 1 leaves the support roller 4 approximately in the horizontal direction.
  • the slot nozzle 2 is suspended in a height-adjustable manner above the apex line of the support roller 4 in order to be able to adjust the distance of the outlet slot from the web 1 and thus the height of fall of the coating material.
  • the slot nozzle 2 is horizontally movable in and against the web running direction, so that it can be moved against the web running direction from the area above the apex line of the support roller 4 to an area in front of the support roller 4.
  • the slot nozzle 3 is then above a collecting trough 5, which is arranged directly in front of the support roller 4 above the web 1. In this position, at the start of the coating device, a stable curtain 3 is first generated, which falls into the collecting trough 5.
  • the slot nozzle 2 with the elements attached to it is moved in the web running direction - to the right in FIG. 1 - in its working position above the support roller 4.
  • the area between the outlet-side end of the collecting trough 5 and the apex area of the counter-roller 4 is covered by a guide plate 6 which extends over the working width.
  • a scraper 7 At the end of the guide plate 6 there is a scraper 7 which reduces the air boundary layer adhering to the web 1 before the curtain 3 impacts.
  • strip-shaped guide elements 8 extending downward to the vicinity of the web 1 are fastened on both sides of the slot nozzle 2.
  • the two guide elements 8 are each fastened directly next to the outlet gap of the slot nozzle 2, and their inside facing the curtain 3 is flat.
  • the inside of each guide element 8 can be rinsed with an auxiliary liquid that reduces the surface tension, for example with water.
  • the auxiliary liquid flowing downwards from the inside down on the guide elements 8 causes the curtain 3 adheres better to the guide elements 8.
  • the guide elements 8 can be designed inclined inwards.
  • the limiting means are each attached to the frame of the nozzle 2, so that they are moved when the nozzle 2 is moved in or against the direction of web travel. In addition, they are slidably mounted transversely to the web running direction in order to be able to adjust the width of the curtain 3 falling on the web 1 to widely differing web widths.
  • the edge delimiting means on both sides are constructed and arranged in mirror image to one another. They can be adjusted crossways separately.
  • the edge-limiting means each consist of two blade-shaped ones, essentially vertical and arranged at a certain distance from one another
  • Separating elements 9, 10, which are attached to the long sides of a base plate 11. Both separating elements 9, 10 end in a sharp separating edge, the height of the separating edge of the inner separating element 9 being chosen so low that the curtain 3 does not detach from the inner surface 12 before it hits the web 1.
  • the inner separating element 9 forms with the outer separating element 10 and the base plate 11 an edge groove 13 which removes the coating material collected between the two separating elements 9, 10.
  • the separating elements 9, 10 are extended so far against the web running direction to form the channel 13 that their end extends into the region of the guide plate 6.
  • the base plate 11 slopes downward so that the collected coating material runs in the direction of the collecting trough 5.
  • each transverse channel 14 is fastened to catch the outer edge of the curtain.
  • the length of each transverse trough 14 measured transversely to the direction of web travel is selected such that when a minimum coating width is set, its outer end extends below the associated guide element 8, that is to say beyond the lateral end of the outlet slot of the nozzle 2.
  • Each transverse channel 14 has side walls 15 which extend in height to the separating edge of the associated separating element 10.
  • the separating element 10 forms the inner boundary wall of the channel 14. Its height is sufficiently large that the separated volume flow of coating material with minimal coating width can be collected and discharged without coating material overflowing.
  • the transverse channels 14 preferably each extend inwardly inclined, and a drain channel 16 is fastened to their inner end in the region of the separating element 10. Via the gutter 16, which is also counter to the web running direction
  • An inwardly inclined cross channel 14 with a discharge channel 16 arranged next to the separating element 10 has two advantages: On the one hand, the collecting trough 5 only needs to extend over the axial length of the support roller 4, since the discharge channel 16 is still in the region of the maximum coating width Counter roll is located. On the other hand, the outer end of the transverse trough 14 does not collide with the support roller 4 if the separating knives 9, 10 with the chute 14 are moved very far inwards to set a minimum coating width, as shown in broken lines in FIG. 4.
  • the two separating elements 9, 10 with the transverse channel 14 attached to them are adjusted so far that the inner separating knife 9 is arranged in the region of the desired coating edge.
  • the outer separating element 10 with a greater height separates the outer part of the curtain edge, which is caught by the transverse channel 14 and passed via the drain channel 16 into the collecting trough 5.
  • the result is a narrow, inner curtain 3, the edges of which are then separated from the inner separating elements 9 and drained off via the edge channels 13.
  • the inner surface 12 of each separating element 9 serves as a guide for the edge of the curtain part which is applied to the web 1.
  • the low height of the separating element 9 ensures that the curtain edges do not detach from it before impacting the web 1.
  • a suction line 17 is arranged on the underside of each edge groove 13, said suction line 17 via a suction channel 18 in the base plate 11 in a suction slot 19 in the inside 12 of the inner separating element 9 empties.
  • the suction slit 19 runs at a distance of 0.1 mm - 1 mm from the web 1 on the underside of the separating element 9 in the area of the curtain 3. In the web running direction it has a length of 2 mm - 15 mm, preferably 3 mm - 5 mm , so that the suction suction function is guaranteed with corresponding fluctuations in the curtain 3.
  • the suction line device 17 extends below the transverse channel 14 to the outside and is connected to a pump with a separator for the coating material. In order to prevent caking in the suction slot 19, it is rinsed with water.
  • two water lines 20 lead below the base plate 11 to the suction slot 19, which open into the suction channel 18 at a short distance from the latter. The rinsing water is carried away together with the suctioned coating material via the suction line 17.
  • the length of the suction channel 18 in the base plate 11 is determined by the distance between the two separating elements 9, 10 from one another. It should be kept as low as possible so that excessive pressure losses do not occur and caking in the suction channel 18 is avoided.
  • a short suction channel 18 is made possible by a narrowly designed edge channel 13, which only has to discharge a small flow of separated coating material.
  • auxiliary liquid is preferably fed in such a way that it emerges at the separating edge of the separating element 9 and flows down on both sides of the separating element 9.
  • the emerging auxiliary liquid thus forms a liquid cushion immediately above the separating edge of the separating element 9, which prevents coating material from caking on the separating edge.
  • the separating element 9 is constructed in two parts: on the base plate 11, a side wall 21 which ends in a sharp edge is fastened, in the upper part of which a vertical groove 22 is incorporated on the outside. Outside on the wall
  • a thin, blade-shaped cover plate 23 is fastened, which covers the groove 22 and thus forms a slot-shaped channel which is open at the separating edge.
  • a water supply 24 opens into the channel. The water supplied by means of the water supply 24 emerges at the top in the region of the separating edge and runs both on the inner surface 12 of the sheet 21 and the auxiliary liquid stabilizing the curtain 3, and along the
  • Cooling creates condensation on the outside, which forms a sliding film for the coating material.
  • the cooling of the separating element 9 can be brought about in that an inlet and outlet for cooling water leads into corresponding cavities within the separating element 9.
  • the cooling can also be effected by means of one or more Peltier elements which are fastened, for example, to the side wall 21 within the edge channel 13. Cooling elements designed in this way have the advantage that no external cooling unit is required.

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Abstract

The aim of the invention is to coat running material webs (1). According to prior art, the coating material is applied to the material web (1) by means of curtain coaters. Said coating material is discharged from a slit nozzle (2) and passes through a free-falling curtain (3). The edges of the curtain (3) are separated by means of separating elements (9, 10) before the fall onto the material web (1) for adjusting the coating width. According to the invention, a smaller curtain is produced on each edge by means of a first outer separating element (10). Said curtain is adjusted to the desired coating width by means of a second, inner separating element (9). In a preferred embodiment, an inner separating element (9) is used which contains a vertical channel in the interior thereof. Said channel is open on the separating edge. A water supply (24) flows into said channel.

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Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Beschichten einer laufenden MaterialbahnMethod and device for coating a running material web
Technisches GebietTechnical field
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Beschichten einer laufenden Materialbahn, bei dem das Beschichtungsmatenal in einem freifallenden Vorhang auf die Bahn aufgetragen wird und die Ränder des Vorhangs an beiden Seiten zur Einstellung der Beschichtungsbreite vor dem Aufprall auf die Materialbahn mittels Trennelementen abgetrennt werden. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung eine Beschichtungsvorrichtung, die besonders zur Durchführung eines erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens geeignet ist und ein besonders zum Einsatz in der Beschichtungsvorrichtung geeignetes Trennelement.The invention relates to a method for coating a running material web, in which the coating material is applied to the web in a free-falling curtain and the edges of the curtain are separated on both sides to adjust the coating width before the impact on the material web by means of separating elements. The invention further relates to a coating device which is particularly suitable for carrying out a method according to the invention and a separating element which is particularly suitable for use in the coating device.
Stand der TechnikState of the art
Zum Beschichten von laufenden Materialbahnen wie Papier- oder Kartonbahnen, Kunststoff- oder Metallfolien sind sogenannte Curtain-Coater bekannt, bei denen das Beschichtungsmaterial (Pigmentstreichfarbe, Kunststoffdispersionen etc.) aus einer Schlitzdüse in einem freifallenden Vorhang auf die Materialbahn aufgetragen wird. Um eine stabilen und über die Beschichtungsbreite gleichmäßigen Vorhang zu erzeugen, ist es aus der WO 98/47630 und der DE 19735588-A bekannt, die beiden Vorhan- gränder jeweils mit einem sich von der Schlitzdüse nach unten bis in die Nähe der Materialbahn erstreckenden Führungselement zu führen. Zur Einstellung der gewünschten Beschichtungsbreite werden die Vorhangränder vor dem Aufprall des Vorhangs auf die Materialbahn mittels Trennelementen abgetrennt, die quer zur Bahnlaufrichtung verstellbar unterhalb der Führungselemente angeordnet sind. Die beiden Trennelemente weisen jeweils eine nach oben ragende Trennkante und eine nach außen geneigte obere Auffangfläche auf, auf der das von der Trennkante abgetrennte Material des Vorhangrandes nach außen abgeleitet wird.So-called curtain coaters are known for coating running material webs such as paper or cardboard webs, plastic or metal foils, in which the coating material (pigment coating color, plastic dispersions etc.) is applied to the material web from a slot nozzle in a free-falling curtain. In order to produce a stable curtain which is uniform over the coating width, it is known from WO 98/47630 and DE 19735588-A that the two curtain edges each have a guide element which extends from the slot nozzle down to the vicinity of the material web respectively. To set the desired coating width, the curtain edges are separated before the curtain impacts the material web by means of separating elements which are arranged transversely to the web running direction below the guide elements. The two separating elements each have an upwardly projecting separating edge and an outwardly inclined upper collecting surface, on which the material of the curtain edge separated from the separating edge is drained outwards.
Wird der Curtain-Coater zum Auftragen von Dispersionshaftklebstoffen auf ein bahnförmiges Trennelement bei der Herstellung von selbstklebenden Etiketten, Haftfolienstreifen etc. oder zum Auftragen einer Barriereschicht bei der Herstellung eines feuchtigkeitsundurchlässigen Verpackungsmaterials benutzt, ist es erforderlich, die Beschichtungsbreite über einen großen Bereich unterschiedlich einstellen zu können, da die Bahnbreite der zu beschichtenden Materialbahnen erheblich variiert.If the curtain coater is used to apply dispersion pressure-sensitive adhesives to a web-shaped separating element in the production of self-adhesive labels, Adhesive film strips etc. or used to apply a barrier layer in the production of a moisture-impermeable packaging material, it is necessary to be able to adjust the coating width differently over a wide range, since the web width of the material webs to be coated varies considerably.
Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention
Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zu Grunde, ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung der gattungsgemäßen Art so zu verbessern, daß stark unterschiedliche Beschich- tungsbreiten ohne Beeinträchtigung der Beschichtungsqualität eingestellt werden können.The invention is therefore based on the object of improving a method and a device of the generic type in such a way that widely differing coating widths can be set without impairing the coating quality.
Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß zunächst mittels eines ersten äußeren Trennelementes an jedem Rand ein schmalerer Vorhang erzeugt wird, der anschlie- ßend mittels eines zweiten, inneren Trennelementes an jedem Rand auf die gewünschte Beschichtungsbreite eingestellt wird.This object is achieved in that a narrower curtain is first produced on each edge by means of a first outer separating element, which is then adjusted to the desired coating width on each edge by means of a second, inner separating element.
Die Anordnung von zwei Trennelementen an jeder Seite ermöglicht es, zur Einstellung einer sehr geringen Beschichtungsbreite große seitliche Bereiche des Vorhangs abzutrennen, ohne daß Beschichtungsfehler an den Längsrändern auftreten. ZurThe arrangement of two separating elements on each side makes it possible to cut off large lateral areas of the curtain in order to set a very small coating width without coating errors occurring at the longitudinal edges. to
Vermeidung von Beschichtungsfehlern (Schwankungen des Auftragsgewichts oder der Beschichtungsbreite, Vorhangabriß etc.) können innere Trennelemente eingesetzt werden, deren Trennkante nur eine geringe Höhe aufweist. Der Hauptteil des abzutrennenden Stroms an Beschichtungsmatenal wird von den ersten äußeren Trennelementen abgetrennt, deren Trennkanten ausreichend hoch reichen, um einTo avoid coating errors (fluctuations in the application weight or coating width, curtain tearing, etc.), internal separating elements can be used, the separating edge of which is only a small height. The main part of the stream of coating material to be separated is separated from the first outer separating elements, the separating edges of which extend sufficiently high to allow a
Überlaufen des abgetrennten Beschichtungsmaterials zu vermeiden. Mittels der inneren Trennelemente wird nur der Rest des Vorhangrandes abgetrennt. Sie können daher eine geringe Höhe aufweisen, ohne daß abgetrenntes Beschichtungsmatenal unerwünschterweise nach innen über die Trennkante abfließt. Eine geringe Höhe der Trennkante der inneren Elemente ist vorteilhaft, da ihre parallel zur Fließrichtung desTo avoid overflowing of the separated coating material. Only the rest of the curtain edge is cut off by means of the internal separating elements. They can therefore have a low height without undesired coating material undesirably flowing inward over the separating edge. A small height of the separating edge of the inner elements is advantageous because their parallel to the flow direction of the
Vorhanges verlaufende Innenfläche zugleich als Führungselement für den Vorhangrand dient. Eine zu große Höhe führt dazu, daß sich der Vorhangrand zu weit oberhalb der zu beschichtenden Bahn von der Innenfläche löst. Dann schwankt seine Position, und es bildet sich ein Wulst am Beschichtungsmatenal, der auf die Material- bahn aufgetragen wird. Eine weitere Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, ein Trennelement bereitzustellen, das besonders zum Einsatz in einer erfindungsgemäßen Beschichtungsvorricitung geeignet ist.Curtain inner surface also serves as a guide element for the curtain edge. If the height is too high, the edge of the curtain will come off the inner surface too far above the web to be coated. Then its position fluctuates and a bead forms on the coating material, which is applied to the material web. Another object of the invention is to provide a separating element which is particularly suitable for use in a coating provision according to the invention.
Diese Aufgabe wird mit dem Trennelement gemäß Patentanspruch 9 gelöst.This object is achieved with the separating element according to claim 9.
Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungBrief description of the drawing
Die Zeichnungen dienen zur Erläuterung der Erfindung anhand vereinfacht dargestellter Ausführungsbeispiele.The drawings serve to explain the invention on the basis of simplified exemplary embodiments.
Es zeigen:Show it:
Fig.1 einen Längsschnitt durch einen Curtain-Coater nach der Erfindung, Fig. 2 den Randbereich als Querschnitt durch den Vorhang,1 shows a longitudinal section through a curtain coater according to the invention, FIG. 2 shows the edge area as a cross section through the curtain,
Fig. 3 eine Draufsicht auf den Randbereich,3 is a plan view of the edge area,
Fig. 4 in einem Querschnitt die Verstellmöglichkeit der Randbegrenzung,4 in a cross section the adjustment possibility of the edge limitation,
Fig. 5 einen Längsschnitt durch ein Trennelement,5 shows a longitudinal section through a separating element,
Fig. 6 die zugehörige Draufsicht und Fig. 7 den zugehörigen Querschnitt6 shows the associated top view and FIG. 7 shows the associated cross section
Wege zur Ausführung der ErfindungWays of Carrying Out the Invention
Die in den Figuren dargestellte Beschichtungsvorrichtung dient zum Auftragen eines Dispersionshaftklebstoffes (z. B. eines Acrylats) in wäßriger Lösung auf eine silikonisierte Papierbahn 1. Aufgrund ihrer vorteilhaften Eigenschaften läßt sich die Vorrichtung auch zum Auftragen anderer Dispersionen auf Papier, Kunststoffolien oder dünne Bänder oder zum Beschichten von Papier- oder Kartonbahnen mit Streichfarbe einsetzen.The coating device shown in the figures is used to apply a dispersion pressure sensitive adhesive (eg an acrylate) in aqueous solution to a siliconized paper web 1. Because of its advantageous properties, the device can also be used to apply other dispersions to paper, plastic films or thin tapes or for Use a coating color to coat paper or cardboard webs.
Sie enthält eine Schlitzdüse 2, die oberhalb des Laufs der Bahn 1 im Gestell der Auftragsvorrichtung aufgehängt ist. Die Schlitzdüse 2 ist an eine nicht dargestellte Zufuhr für Beschichtungsmatenal angeschlossen und weist an ihrer Unterseite eine schlitzförmige Öffnung auf, aus der das Beschichtungsmatenal austritt und einen freifallenden Vorhang 3 bildet, der auf die Bahnoberfläche fällt. Die Breite des Schlitzes der Düse 2 ist größer als die maximale Breite der Bahn 1.It contains a slot nozzle 2 which is suspended above the run of the web 1 in the frame of the application device. The slot nozzle 2 is connected to a feed, not shown, for coating material and has on its underside a slot-shaped opening from which the coating material emerges and one free-falling curtain 3 forms, which falls on the surface of the web. The width of the slot of the nozzle 2 is larger than the maximum width of the web 1.
Unterhalb der Schlitzdüse 2 wird die Bahn 1 über ihre gesamte Breite von einer Stützwalze 4 abgestützt. Der Stützwalze 4 wird die unbeschichtete Bahn 1 von unten zugeführt. Nach dem Beschichten verläßt die Bahn 1 die Stützwalze 4 etwa in waagerechter Richtung.Below the slit nozzle 2, the web 1 is supported over its entire width by a support roller 4. The support roller 4 is fed the uncoated web 1 from below. After coating, the web 1 leaves the support roller 4 approximately in the horizontal direction.
Die Schlitzdüse 2 ist oberhalb der Scheitellinie der Stützwalze 4 höhenverstellbar aufgehängt, um den Abstand des Auslaßschlitzes von der Bahn 1 und somit die Fallhöhe des Beschichtungsmaterials einstellen zu können. Zusätzlich ist die Schlitzdüse 2 horizontal in und gegen Bahnlaufrichtung beweglich gelagert, so daß sie gegen Bahnlaufrichtung von dem Bereich oberhalb der Scheitellinie der Stützwalze 4 bis in einen Bereich vor der Stützwalze 4 bewegt werden kann. Die Schlitzdüse 3 steht dann oberhalb einer Auffangwanne 5, die unmittelbar vor der Stützwalze 4 oberhalb der Bahn 1 angeordnet ist. In dieser Position wird beim Start der Beschichtungsvorrichtung zunächst ein stabiler Vorhang 3 erzeugt, der in die Auffangwanne 5 fällt. Anschließend wird die Schlitzdüse 2 mit den an ihr befestigten Elementen in Bahnlaufrichtung - in Fig. 1 nach rechts - in ihrer Arbeitsposition oberhalb der Stützwalze 4 bewegt. Der Bereich zwischen dem auslaufseitigen Ende der Auffangwanne 5 und dem Scheitelbereich der Gegenwalze 4 wird von einem über die Arbeitsbreite reichenden Leitblech 6 abgedeckt. Am Ende des Leitblech 6 ist ein Schaber 7 angeordnet, der die auf der Bahn 1 anhaftende Luftgrenzschicht vor dem Aufprall des Vorhangs 3 verringert.The slot nozzle 2 is suspended in a height-adjustable manner above the apex line of the support roller 4 in order to be able to adjust the distance of the outlet slot from the web 1 and thus the height of fall of the coating material. In addition, the slot nozzle 2 is horizontally movable in and against the web running direction, so that it can be moved against the web running direction from the area above the apex line of the support roller 4 to an area in front of the support roller 4. The slot nozzle 3 is then above a collecting trough 5, which is arranged directly in front of the support roller 4 above the web 1. In this position, at the start of the coating device, a stable curtain 3 is first generated, which falls into the collecting trough 5. Then the slot nozzle 2 with the elements attached to it is moved in the web running direction - to the right in FIG. 1 - in its working position above the support roller 4. The area between the outlet-side end of the collecting trough 5 and the apex area of the counter-roller 4 is covered by a guide plate 6 which extends over the working width. At the end of the guide plate 6 there is a scraper 7 which reduces the air boundary layer adhering to the web 1 before the curtain 3 impacts.
Da der freifallende Vorhang 3 dazu neigt, sich aufgrund der Oberflächenspannung an seinen Rändern einzuschnüren, sind an beiden Seiten der Schlitzdüse 2 sich nach unten bis die Nähe der Bahn 1 erstreckende leistenförmige Führungselemente 8 befestigt. Bevorzugt sind die beiden Führungselemente 8 jeweils unmittelbar neben dem Austrittsspalt der Schlitzdüse 2 befestigt, und ihre dem Vorhang 3 zugewandte Innenseite ist flächig ausgebildet. Wie in der DE 19735558-A beschrieben, kann die Innenseite jedes Führungselements 8 mit einer die Oberflächenspannung reduzierenden Hilfsflüssigkeit gespült werden, beispielsweise mit Wasser. Die von oben nach unten innen auf den Führungselementen 8 herabfließende Hilfsflüssigkeit bewirkt, daß der Vorhang 3 besser an den Führungselementen 8 haftet. Alternativ können die Führungselemente 8 nach innen geneigt gestaltet werden.Since the free-falling curtain 3 tends to constrict at its edges due to the surface tension, strip-shaped guide elements 8 extending downward to the vicinity of the web 1 are fastened on both sides of the slot nozzle 2. Preferably, the two guide elements 8 are each fastened directly next to the outlet gap of the slot nozzle 2, and their inside facing the curtain 3 is flat. As described in DE 19735558-A, the inside of each guide element 8 can be rinsed with an auxiliary liquid that reduces the surface tension, for example with water. The auxiliary liquid flowing downwards from the inside down on the guide elements 8 causes the curtain 3 adheres better to the guide elements 8. Alternatively, the guide elements 8 can be designed inclined inwards.
An beiden Längsseiten der Beschichtungsvorrichtung sind unterhalb der Führungsele- mente 8 Mittel zur Begrenzung des Vorhangs 3 auf die gewünschte Beschichtungsbreite angeordnet. Die Begrenzungsmittel sind jeweils am Gestell der Düse 2 befestigt, so daß sie bei einer Verschiebung der Düse 2 in oder gegen Bahnlaufrichtung mitbewegt werden. Zusätzlich sind sie quer zur Bahnlaufrichtung verschiebbar gelagert, um die Breite des auf die Bahn 1 fallenden Vorhangs 3 auf stark unterschied- liehe Bahnbreiten einstellen zu können. Die Randbegrenzungsmittel beider Seiten sind spiegelbildlich zueinander aufgebaut und angeordnet. Sie können getrennt voneinander quer verstellt werden.On both long sides of the coating device 8, means for limiting the curtain 3 to the desired coating width are arranged below the guide elements 8. The limiting means are each attached to the frame of the nozzle 2, so that they are moved when the nozzle 2 is moved in or against the direction of web travel. In addition, they are slidably mounted transversely to the web running direction in order to be able to adjust the width of the curtain 3 falling on the web 1 to widely differing web widths. The edge delimiting means on both sides are constructed and arranged in mirror image to one another. They can be adjusted crossways separately.
Die Randbegrenzungsmittel bestehen jeweils aus zwei klingenförmigen, im wesentli- chen senkrecht und mit einem gewissen Abstand voneinander angeordnetenThe edge-limiting means each consist of two blade-shaped ones, essentially vertical and arranged at a certain distance from one another
Trennelementen 9, 10, die an den Längsseiten einer Bodenplatte 11 befestigt sind. Beide Trennelemente 9, 10 laufen in einer scharfen Trennkante aus, wobei die Höhe der Trennkante des inneren Trennelementes 9 so gering gewählt ist, daß der Vorhang 3 sich nicht von der Innenfläche 12 löst, bevor er auf die Bahn 1 auftrifft. Das innere Trennelement 9 bildet mit dem äußeren Trennelement 10 und der Bodenplatte 11 eine Randrinne 13, die das zwischen den beiden Trennelementen 9,10 aufgefangene Beschichtungsmatenal abführt. Wie aus Fig. 3 ersichtlich, sind die Trennelemente 9,10 gegen Bahnlaufrichtung zur Bildung der Rinne 13 soweit verlängert, daß ihr Ende bis in den Bereich des Leitblechs 6 reicht. Die Bodenplatte 11 verläuft geneigt nach unten, damit das aufgefangene Beschichtungsmatenal in Richtung zur Auffangwanne 5 abläuft.Separating elements 9, 10, which are attached to the long sides of a base plate 11. Both separating elements 9, 10 end in a sharp separating edge, the height of the separating edge of the inner separating element 9 being chosen so low that the curtain 3 does not detach from the inner surface 12 before it hits the web 1. The inner separating element 9 forms with the outer separating element 10 and the base plate 11 an edge groove 13 which removes the coating material collected between the two separating elements 9, 10. As can be seen from FIG. 3, the separating elements 9, 10 are extended so far against the web running direction to form the channel 13 that their end extends into the region of the guide plate 6. The base plate 11 slopes downward so that the collected coating material runs in the direction of the collecting trough 5.
An der Außenseite des äußeren Trennelementes 10 ist eine Querrinne 14 zum Auffangen des äußeren Vorhangrandes befestigt. Die quer zur Bahnlaufrichtung gemessene Länge jeder Querrinne 14 ist so gewählt, daß bei Einstellung einer minimalen Beschichtungsbreite ihr äußeres Ende bis unter das zugehörige Führungselement 8, also bis über das seitliche Ende des Auslaufschlitzes der Düse 2, reicht. Jede Querrinne 14 weist Seitenwände 15 auf, die in der Höhe bis an die Trennkante des zugehörigen Trennelementes 10 reichen. Das Trennelement 10 bildet die innere Begrenzungswand der Rinne 14. Seine Höhe ist ausreichend groß, daß der abge- trennte Volumenstrom an Beschichtungsmatenal bei minimaler Beschichtungsbreite aufgefangen und abgeführt werden kann, ohne daß Beschichtungsmatenal überläuft. Bevorzugt verlaufen die Querrinnen 14 jeweils nach innen geneigt, und an ihrem inneren Ende ist im Bereich des Trennelementes 10 jeweils eine Ablaufrinne 16 befestigt. Über die Ablaufrinne 16, die gegen Bahnlaufrichtung ebenfalls bis in denOn the outside of the outer separating element 10, a transverse channel 14 is fastened to catch the outer edge of the curtain. The length of each transverse trough 14 measured transversely to the direction of web travel is selected such that when a minimum coating width is set, its outer end extends below the associated guide element 8, that is to say beyond the lateral end of the outlet slot of the nozzle 2. Each transverse channel 14 has side walls 15 which extend in height to the separating edge of the associated separating element 10. The separating element 10 forms the inner boundary wall of the channel 14. Its height is sufficiently large that the separated volume flow of coating material with minimal coating width can be collected and discharged without coating material overflowing. The transverse channels 14 preferably each extend inwardly inclined, and a drain channel 16 is fastened to their inner end in the region of the separating element 10. Via the gutter 16, which is also counter to the web running direction
Bereich oberhalb des Leitblechs 6 reicht, wird das aufgefangene Beschichtungsmatenal in die Auffangwanne 5 abgeleitet. Eine nach innen geneigte Querrinne 14 mit einer neben dem Trennelement 10 angeordneten Ablaufrinne 16 hat zwei Vorteile: Zum einen braucht die Auffangwanne 5 sich nur über die axiale Länge der Stützwalze 4 zu erstrecken, da auch bei maximaler Beschichtungsbreite sich die Ablaufrinne 16 noch im Bereich der Gegenwalze befindet. Zum anderen kollidiert das äußere Ende der Querrinne 14 nicht mit der Stützwalze 4, wenn die Trennmesser 9, 10 mit der Quehnne 14 zur Einstellung einer minimalen Beschichtungsbreite sehr weit nach innen verschoben werden, wie in Fig. 4 gestrichelt dargestellt ist.Range above the guide plate 6, the collected coating material is discharged into the collecting trough 5. An inwardly inclined cross channel 14 with a discharge channel 16 arranged next to the separating element 10 has two advantages: On the one hand, the collecting trough 5 only needs to extend over the axial length of the support roller 4, since the discharge channel 16 is still in the region of the maximum coating width Counter roll is located. On the other hand, the outer end of the transverse trough 14 does not collide with the support roller 4 if the separating knives 9, 10 with the chute 14 are moved very far inwards to set a minimum coating width, as shown in broken lines in FIG. 4.
Im Betrieb werden die beiden Trennelemente 9, 10 mit der daran befestigten Querrinne 14 soweit nach innen verschoben eingestellt, daß das innere Trennmesser 9 im Bereich der gewünschten Beschichtungskante angeordnet ist. Das äußere Trennelement 10 mit größerer Höhe trennt den äußeren Teil des Vorhangrandes ab, der von der Querrinne 14 aufgefangen und über die Ablaufrinne 16 in die Auffangwanne 5 geleitet wird. Es entsteht so ein schmaler, innerer Vorhang 3, dessen Ränder danach von den inneren Trennelementen 9 abgetrennt und über die Randrinnen 13 abgeleitet werden. Die Innenfläche 12 jedes Trennelements 9 dient dabei als Führung für den Rand des Vorhangteils, der auf die Bahn 1 aufgetragen wird. Die geringe Höhe des Trennele- ments 9 gewährleistet, daß sich die Vorhangränder nicht vor dem Aufprall auf die Bahn 1 von ihm ablösen.In operation, the two separating elements 9, 10 with the transverse channel 14 attached to them are adjusted so far that the inner separating knife 9 is arranged in the region of the desired coating edge. The outer separating element 10 with a greater height separates the outer part of the curtain edge, which is caught by the transverse channel 14 and passed via the drain channel 16 into the collecting trough 5. The result is a narrow, inner curtain 3, the edges of which are then separated from the inner separating elements 9 and drained off via the edge channels 13. The inner surface 12 of each separating element 9 serves as a guide for the edge of the curtain part which is applied to the web 1. The low height of the separating element 9 ensures that the curtain edges do not detach from it before impacting the web 1.
Um eine Wulstbildung an den Längsrändern der Beschichtung auf der Bahn 1 zu vermeiden, ist an der Unterseite jeder Randrinne 13 eine Absaugleitung 17 angeord- net, die über einen Absaugkanal 18 in der Bodenplatte 11 in einem Absaugschlitz 19 in der Innenseite 12 des inneren Trennelements 9 mündet. Der Absaugschlitz 19 verläuft mit einem Abstand von 0,1 mm - 1 mm von der Bahn 1 an der Unterseite des Trennelements 9 im Bereich Vorhangs 3. In Bahnlaufrichtung weist er eine Länge von 2 mm - 15 mm, bevorzugt 3 mm - 5mm, auf, damit die Absaugsaugfunktion bei entsprechenden Schwankungen des Vorhangs 3 gewährleistet bleibt. Die Absauglei- tung 17 erstreckt sich unterhalb der Querrinne 14 nach außen und ist an eine Pumpe mit einem Abscheider für das Beschichtungsmatenal angeschlossen. Um Anbackungen im Absaugschlitz 19 zu verhindern, wird dieser mit Wasser gespült. Parallel zu der Absaugleitung 17 führen zu diesem Zweck zwei Wasserleitungen 20 unterhalb der Bodenplatte 11 zum Absaugschlitz 19, die in geringem Abstand vor diesem in den Absaugkanal 18 münden. Das Spülwasser wird gemeinsam mit dem abgesaugten Beschichtungsmatenal über die Absaugleitung 17 weggeführt.In order to avoid the formation of bulges on the longitudinal edges of the coating on the web 1, a suction line 17 is arranged on the underside of each edge groove 13, said suction line 17 via a suction channel 18 in the base plate 11 in a suction slot 19 in the inside 12 of the inner separating element 9 empties. The suction slit 19 runs at a distance of 0.1 mm - 1 mm from the web 1 on the underside of the separating element 9 in the area of the curtain 3. In the web running direction it has a length of 2 mm - 15 mm, preferably 3 mm - 5 mm , so that the suction suction function is guaranteed with corresponding fluctuations in the curtain 3. The suction line device 17 extends below the transverse channel 14 to the outside and is connected to a pump with a separator for the coating material. In order to prevent caking in the suction slot 19, it is rinsed with water. For this purpose, parallel to the suction line 17, two water lines 20 lead below the base plate 11 to the suction slot 19, which open into the suction channel 18 at a short distance from the latter. The rinsing water is carried away together with the suctioned coating material via the suction line 17.
Die Länge des Absaugkanals 18 in der Bodenplatte 11 wird von dem Abstand der beiden Trennelemente 9,10 voneinander bestimmt. Sie soll möglichst gering gehalten werden, damit keine zu großen Druckverluste auftreten und Anbackungen im Absaugkanal 18 vermieden werden. Ein kurzer Absaugkanal 18 wird durch eine schmal gestaltete Randrinne 13 ermöglicht, die nur einen geringen Strom an abgetrenntem Beschichtungsmatenal abführen muß.The length of the suction channel 18 in the base plate 11 is determined by the distance between the two separating elements 9, 10 from one another. It should be kept as low as possible so that excessive pressure losses do not occur and caking in the suction channel 18 is avoided. A short suction channel 18 is made possible by a narrowly designed edge channel 13, which only has to discharge a small flow of separated coating material.
Um die Vorhangränder an den Innenflächen 12 der Trennelemente 9 zu halten, werden diese mit einer Hilfsflüssigkeit bespült. Bevorzugt wird die Hilfsflüssigkeit so zugeführt , daß sie an der Trennkante des Trennelements 9 austritt und an beiden Seiten des Trennelements 9 herabfließt. Die austretende Hilfsflüssigkeit bildet so ein Flüssigkeits- polster unmittelbar oberhalb der Trennkante des Trennelements 9, das Anbackungen von Beschichtungsmatenal an der Trennkante verhindert.In order to hold the curtain edges on the inner surfaces 12 of the separating elements 9, they are rinsed with an auxiliary liquid. The auxiliary liquid is preferably fed in such a way that it emerges at the separating edge of the separating element 9 and flows down on both sides of the separating element 9. The emerging auxiliary liquid thus forms a liquid cushion immediately above the separating edge of the separating element 9, which prevents coating material from caking on the separating edge.
Wie aus Fig. 7 ersichtlich, ist das Trennelement 9 zweiteilig aufgebaut: an der Bodenplatte 11 ist eine in einer scharfen Kante auslaufende Seitenwand 21 befestigt, in deren oberen Teil außen eine senkrechte Nut 22 eingearbeitet ist. Außen auf der WandAs can be seen from FIG. 7, the separating element 9 is constructed in two parts: on the base plate 11, a side wall 21 which ends in a sharp edge is fastened, in the upper part of which a vertical groove 22 is incorporated on the outside. Outside on the wall
21 ist ein dünnes, klingenförmiges Abdeckblech 23 befestigt, das die Nut 22 abdeckt und so einen an der Trennkante offenen schlitzförmigen Kanal bildet. In den Kanal mündet eine Wasserzufuhr 24. Das mittels der Wasserzufuhr 24 zugeführte Wasser tritt oben im Bereich der Trennkante aus und läuft sowohl an der Innenfläche 12 des Blechs 21 als den Vorhang 3 stabilisierende Hilfsflüssigkeit, als auch entlang der21, a thin, blade-shaped cover plate 23 is fastened, which covers the groove 22 and thus forms a slot-shaped channel which is open at the separating edge. A water supply 24 opens into the channel. The water supplied by means of the water supply 24 emerges at the top in the region of the separating edge and runs both on the inner surface 12 of the sheet 21 and the auxiliary liquid stabilizing the curtain 3, and along the
Wand 21 in die Randrinne 13 herunter. Das gesamte Trennelement 9 ist somit von Wasser umspült, so daß auch bei zum Ankleben neigenden Beschichtungsmatehalien das Anhaften von Material an dem 9 verhindert wird. Alternativ zu der Zuführung einer zusätzlichen Hilfsflüssigkeit lassen sich Anbackungen am Trennelement 9 mittels einer Kühlung verhindern. Durch eine Kühlung bildet sich Kondenswasser auf den Außenseiten, das einen Gleitfilm für das Beschichtungsmatenal bildet. Die Kühlung des Trennelements 9 läßt sich dadurch bewirken, daß eine Zu- und Ableitung für Kühlwasser in entsprechende Hohlräume innerhalb des Trennelementes 9 führt. Alternativ läßt sich die Kühlung auch mittels eines oder mehrerer Peltier-Elemente bewirken, die beispielsweise innerhalb der Randrinne 13 an der Seitenwand 21 befestigt werden. Derart gestaltete Kühlelemente haben den Vorteil, daß kein externes Kühlaggregat benötigt wird. Wall 21 down into the gutter 13. The entire separating element 9 is thus washed around by water, so that the adherence of material to the 9 is prevented even when coating materials tend to stick. As an alternative to the supply of an additional auxiliary liquid, caking on the separating element 9 can be prevented by means of cooling. Cooling creates condensation on the outside, which forms a sliding film for the coating material. The cooling of the separating element 9 can be brought about in that an inlet and outlet for cooling water leads into corresponding cavities within the separating element 9. Alternatively, the cooling can also be effected by means of one or more Peltier elements which are fastened, for example, to the side wall 21 within the edge channel 13. Cooling elements designed in this way have the advantage that no external cooling unit is required.

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PATENTANSPRÜCHE
1. Verfahren zum Beschichten einer laufenden Materialbahn (1 ), bei dem das Beschichtungsmatenal in einem freifallenden Vorhang (3) auf die1. A method for coating a running material web (1), in which the coating material in a free-falling curtain (3) on the
Bahn (1 ) aufgetragen wird, und die Ränder des Vorhangs (3) an beiden Seiten zur Einstellung der Beschichtungsbreite vor dem Aufprall auf die Materialbahn (1 ) mittels Trennelementen (9,10) abgetrennt werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zunächst mittels eines ersten äußeren Trennelementes (10) an jedem Rand ein schmalerer Vorhang erzeugt wird, der mittels eines zweiten, inneren Trennelementes (9) an jedem Rand auf die gewünschte Beschichtungsbreite eingestellt wird.Web (1) is applied, and the edges of the curtain (3) on both sides to adjust the coating width before impact on the material web (1) are separated by means of separating elements (9, 10), characterized in that first by means of a first outer Separating element (10) is produced on each edge a narrower curtain, which is adjusted to the desired coating width on each edge by means of a second, inner separating element (9).
2. Vorrichtung zur Durchführung eines Verfahrens gemäß Patentanspruch 1 , mit einer Schiitzdüse (2) aus der das Beschichtungsmatenal in einem freifallenden Vorhang (3) austritt, und mit Trennelementen (9,10) zur Abtrennung der Ränder des Vorhangs (3) bis auf die gewünschte Beschichtungsbreite, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an jeder Seite zwei klingenförmige Trennelemente (9,10) mit Abstand voneinander ange- ordnet sind, wobei das jeweils äußere Trennelement (10) eine größere2. Device for performing a method according to claim 1, with a Schiitzdüse (2) from which the coating material emerges in a free-falling curtain (3), and with separating elements (9,10) for separating the edges of the curtain (3) except for Desired coating width, characterized in that two blade-shaped separating elements (9, 10) are arranged at a distance from one another on each side, the respective outer separating element (10) being a larger one
Höhe als das innere Trennelement (9) aufweist.Height than the inner separating element (9).
3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwischen den beiden Trennelementen (9,10) eine Bodenplatte (11 ) angeordnet ist, die mit den Trennlementen (9, 10) eine Rinne (13) bildet, von der das aufgefangene Beschichtungsmatenal in oder gegen Bahnlaufrichtung abgeführt wird.3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that a bottom plate (11) is arranged between the two separating elements (9, 10), which forms a groove (13) with the separating elements (9, 10), of which the collected coating material in or is discharged against the direction of web travel.
4. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 2 oder 3, dadurch gekenn- zeichnet, daß außen an dem äußeren Trennelement (10) eine Querrinne (14) befestigt ist, die bei der Einstellung auf minimale Beschichtungsbreite bis über das seitliche Ende des Auslaßschlitzes der Düse (2) reicht.4. Device according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that on the outside of the outer separating element (10) a transverse groove (14) is attached, which when setting to a minimum coating width over the lateral end of the outlet slot of the nozzle ( 2) is enough.
5. Vorrichtung nach Patentanspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Querrinne (14) nach innen geneigt verläuft, und daß an ihrem inneren Ende im Bereich des Trennelementes (10) eine Ablaufrinne (16) befe- stigt ist, die sich in oder gegen Bahnlaufrichtung erstreckt.5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the transverse channel (14) extends inwardly inclined, and that at its inner end in the region of the separating element (10) a drainage channel (16) BEFE- Stigt is, which extends in or against the web running direction.
6. Vorrichtung nach einem der Patentansprüche 2 bis 5, dadurch geken- nezeichnet, daß an der Innenseite (12) eines inneren Trennelements (9) ein Absaugschlitz (19) angeordnet ist, der an eine Absaugleitung6. Device according to one of the claims 2 to 5, characterized in that a suction slot (19) is arranged on the inside (12) of an inner separating element (9), which is connected to a suction line
(17) angeschlossen ist.(17) is connected.
7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Absaugschlitz an der Unterseite des Trennelements (9) mit einem Abstand von 0,1 mm - 1 mm von der Bahn (1 ) angeordnet ist und eine Länge in7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the suction slot on the underside of the separating element (9) is arranged at a distance of 0.1 mm - 1 mm from the web (1) and a length in
Bahnlaufrichtung von 2 mm -15 mm, bevorzugt 3 mm - 5 mm, aufweist.Web running direction of 2 mm -15 mm, preferably 3 mm - 5 mm.
8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Absaugschlitz (19) über einen Absaugkanal (18) in der Bodenplatte (11 ) mit der Absaugleitung (17) verbunden ist, und daß in den Absaugkanal8. The device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the suction slot (19) via a suction channel (18) in the base plate (11) with the suction line (17) is connected, and that in the suction channel
(18) zumindest eine Leitung (20) zur Zufuhr von Spülwasser mündet.(18) at least one line (20) for the supply of rinsing water opens out.
9. Klingenförmiges Trennelement (9) zur Abtrennung des Randes eines freifallenden Vorhangs (3) aus Beschichtungsmatenal, insbesondere zur Verwendung als inneres Trennelement (9) bei einer Vorrichtung gemäß einem der Patentansprüche 2 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Trennelement (9) im Inneren einen senkrechten, an der Trennkante offenen Kanal enthält, in den eine Wasserzufuhr (24) mündet.9. Blade-shaped separating element (9) for separating the edge of a free-falling curtain (3) from coating material, in particular for use as an internal separating element (9) in a device according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the separating element (9) in Inside contains a vertical channel, open at the separating edge, into which a water supply (24) opens.
10. Trennelement nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das10. Separating element according to claim 9, characterized in that the
Trennelement (9) zweiteilig aus einer Seitenwand (21 ) und einem daran befestigten dünnen Abdeckblech (23) aufgebaut ist, wobei in die Seitenwand (21 ) eine Nut (22) eingearbeitet ist, in die eine Wasserzufuhr (24) mündet.The separating element (9) is constructed in two parts from a side wall (21) and a thin cover plate (23) attached to it, a groove (22) into which a water supply (24) opens into the side wall (21).
1 1. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das innere Trennelement (9) gemäß den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 9 oder 10 gestaltet ist.1 1. Device according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the inner separating element (9) is designed according to the features of claim 9 or 10.
12. Vorrichtung gemäß einem der Patentansprüche 2 bis 11 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das innere Trennelement (9) eine Kühlung aufweist. 12. Device according to one of the claims 2 to 11, characterized in that the inner separating element (9) has cooling.
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