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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 05, 2001
Benyahia Nasli-Bakir, Saltsjo-Boo, SE;
Lars Olsson, Tyreso, SE;
Akzo Nobel N.V., SB Arnhem, NL;
Abstract
The invention relates to a method of applying a multi-component glue mixture to objects passing through an applicator station for the application of said glue mixture in a manufacturing line. Waste glue mixture is produced during the application of said glue. The method comprises mixing glue components in a mixer to form said glue mixture. The waste glue mixture is collected in a tank, where it is mixed with a fresh glue component to form a mixture. The mixture of waste glue mixture and fresh component is returned to said mixer. A multi-component glue applicator machine ( ) according to the invention comprises storage tanks ( ) for glue component, day tanks ( ) for said glue components, and mixing apparatus ( ) for mixing glue components from said day tanks ( ) to form a glue mixture thereof. There is provided a glue applicator device ( ). One of said day tanks ( ) is provided beneath the glue applicator ( ).