US Patent:
20130048425, Feb 28, 2013
Inventors:
Jesse L. Thompson - Shepherdsville KY, US
Assignee:
ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. - Birmingham AL
International Classification:
B05D 7/00
B66C 23/687
B66F 13/00
Abstract:
A method of electrically insulating one or more components of a boom assembly involves applying a seamless coating of dielectric material to an outer surface of each of one or more boom assembly components, the boom assembly components being constructed of metal or other electrically conductive material. The dielectric material is applied as a liquid and, when hardened, creates a seamless, electrically insulating barrier on the boom assembly components to which it is applied. A layer of ultraviolet radiation protective material may be applied on top of the layer of dielectric material to protect the dielectric material from ultraviolet degradation. The boom assembly components may be painted or otherwise treated prior to the application of the dielectric material.