UV curing system with remote controller

Abstract

An ultraviolet curing system separates the source of ultraviolet radiation and the controller, allowing an operator to stand at a relatively great distance away from the ultraviolet radiation when applied. The apparatus includes a base unit and a source of intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation coupled to the base unit by way of a pivoting arm. A controller, disposed remotely from the base unit, allows an operator to activate the source of UV radiation at a distance of at least several feet away from the source. The preferred embodiment allows an operator to control the UV radiation at a distance of 10 to 100 feet or more using a wired or wireless interconnection between the controller and the base unit. A detachable infrared lamp may be optionally disposed along side the UV source.

1 . An ultraviolet curing system, comprising: 
 a base unit;    a source of intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation suitable for curing paint, an overcoat or other polymeric material, the source of UV radiation being coupled to the base unit by way of a pivoting arm; and    a controller disposed remotely from the base unit allowing an operator to activate the source of UV radiation at a distance of at least several feet away from the source.    
   
   
       2 . The curing system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is connected to the base unit through a cable having a length of 10 to 100 feet.  
   
   
       3 . The curing system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is in wireless communication to the base unit.  
   
   
       4 . The curing system of  claim 1 , further including a detachable infrared lamp disposed along side the UV source.