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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2007
Carmen Crowley, Powell, OH (US);
Thomas H. Croyle, Milford Center, OH (US);
Todd Fitz, Dublin, OH (US);
James Paul Ryan, Powell, OH (US);
Masahiro Ishikawa, Dublin, OH (US);
Carmen Crowley, Powell, OH (US);
Thomas H. Croyle, Milford Center, OH (US);
Todd Fitz, Dublin, OH (US);
James Paul Ryan, Powell, OH (US);
Masahiro Ishikawa, Dublin, OH (US);
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An apparatus and system for electromotively coating a part can include a conveyor that has a plurality of hangars that are configured to be positively connected to respective parts that are to be coated. An attachment mechanism can be provided on the hangar and the part, the attachment mechanism being configured to exert force in more than a single direction. The part can be a conductive plastic part and can include an attachment structure that is formed thereon, for example, screw threads integrally formed in the part. The hangar can include a similar fastener that is configured to connect to the attachment structure of the part. For example, the fastener of the hangar can be a screw thread that mates with threads integrally or otherwise formed on the part. Other combinations of attachment structures and fasteners can be used to provide the mechanical and electrical coupling between the hangar and the part such that a robust electrical and mechanical connection can be achieved between the conveyor and the part to be coated.