US 6,981,656 B2
Quick cleaning hot melt adhesive dispensing apparatus
Duane J. Fisher, Cumming, Ga. (US); Wesley C. Fort, Cumming, Ga. (US); and John M. Raterman, Atlanta, Ga. (US)
Assigned to Nordson Corporation, Westlake, Ohio (US)
Filed on Apr. 11, 2003, as Appl. No. 10/412,541.
Prior Publication US 2004/0217192 A1, Nov. 04, 2004
Int. Cl. B05B 1/28 (2006.01); B05B 1/00 (2006.01); A62C 31/02 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 239—104 17 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. Apparatus for dispensing thermoplastic material from a dispensing module and configured for easy cleaning and maintenance procedures to address residual thermoplastic material in the apparatus, comprising:
a thermoplastic material distribution body having an interior space;
a removable insert contained in said interior space, said removable insert including a flow passage with an outlet for providing the thermoplastic material to the dispensing module; and
a seal configured to be positioned between said removable insert and the dispensing module;
wherein said distribution body includes a first side for receiving the thermoplastic material and a second side for discharging the thermoplastic material, and said removable insert is coextensive with said distribution body between said first and second sides of said distribution body.