Thermoformed customized object holder for direct to object printers

    公开(公告)号:US10308037B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-04

    申请号:US15477218

    申请日:2017-04-03

    Abstract: A method for printing on a multi-dimensional object may include creating a customized object holder for the multi-dimensional object via thermoforming. The customized object holder includes at least one datum point for providing registration information corresponding to one or more printable areas of the multi-dimensional object. The method may then include mounting the multi-dimensional object on the customized object holder, attaching the customized object holder to a moving sled of a print system, and controlling the movement of the moving sled relative to a plurality of print heads, and operating the plurality of print heads to eject marking material onto the multi-dimensional object. The movement of the moving sled may be controlled by determining a position of at least one printable area on the multi-dimensional object, and using the determined position to control the movement of the moving sled relative to the plurality of print heads.

    INDUCTION INK MELTER
    3.
    发明申请
    INDUCTION INK MELTER 有权
    感应墨水

    公开(公告)号:US20140285595A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-25

    申请号:US13849078

    申请日:2013-03-22

    CPC classification number: B41J2/17593

    Abstract: A melting device melts solid ink into liquid ink by passing alternating current through an electrical conductor arranged in coils around a housing. The liquid ink passes from a reservoir, through a spool valve arrangement, and into first and second chambers. The spool valve arrangement only allows liquid ink into one chamber at a time. While the first chamber is being filled, pressure is applied to the second chamber. The pressure applied to the second chamber forces the liquid ink in the second chamber through a filter and an outlet. When the first chamber is filled to a predetermined level, pressure is no longer applied to the second chamber and is applied to the first chamber. The pressure applied to the first chamber moves the spool valve arrangement to block the first chamber. While pressure is applied to the first chamber, the second chamber is filled with liquid ink.

    Abstract translation: 熔化装置通过使交流电流通过围绕壳体布置成线圈的电导体将固体油墨熔化成液体油墨。 液体墨水从储存器通过滑阀装置进入第一和第二室。 滑阀装置一次允许液体墨水进入一个腔室。 当第一室被填充时,压力施加到第二室。 施加到第二室的压力迫使第二室中的液体墨通过过滤器和出口。 当第一室被填充到预定水平时,不再对第二室施加压力并将其施加到第一室。 施加到第一室的压力使滑阀装置移动以阻塞第一室。 当对第一室施加压力时,第二室充满液体油墨。

    MOVEABLE PLATEN CART FOR HANDLING SHEETS OF SUBSTRATE MEDIA IN A PRINTING SYSTEM
    4.
    发明申请
    MOVEABLE PLATEN CART FOR HANDLING SHEETS OF SUBSTRATE MEDIA IN A PRINTING SYSTEM 有权
    可移动的纸盒,用于在印刷系统中处理基板介质

    公开(公告)号:US20140160213A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-12

    申请号:US13708378

    申请日:2012-12-07

    CPC classification number: B41J11/0085 B41J11/06

    Abstract: Disclosed is a moveable platen cart for handling sheets of substrate media in a printing system. The platen cart includes a cart frame, a media platen, a vacuum port and a valve. The cart frame is configured to translate along a process track. The media platen is secured to the cart frame. The media platen has a foraminous upper surface for receiving a substrate media sheet thereon. The media platen has a subsurface cavity in fluid communication with the foraminous upper surface. The vacuum port is for evacuating air from the cavity. The valve is for selectively closing and opening the vacuum port.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在打印系统中处理基板介质的片材的可移动的压板车。 压板车包括推车架,介质压板,真空口和阀。 车架被配置为沿着过程轨道平移。 介质压板固定在推车架上。 介质压板具有用于在其上接收衬底介质片的多孔上表面。 介质压板具有与多孔上表面流体连通的地下空腔。 真空口用于从空腔排出空气。 阀用于选择性地关闭和打开真空口。

    Thermoformed Customized Object Holder for Direct to Object Printers

    公开(公告)号:US20190255862A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-22

    申请号:US16405231

    申请日:2019-05-07

    Abstract: A method for printing on a multi-dimensional object may include creating a customized object holder for the multi-dimensional object by heating a thermoforming sheet to a thermoforming temperature, molding the heated thermoforming sheet around at least a portion of a multi-dimensional object to form a holding portion for the multi-dimensional object, creating one or more printable areas on the molded thermoforming sheet, and applying one or more datum points on the molded thermoformed sheet. The one or more datum points may be configured to provide information relating to position of the one or more printable areas to a print system.

    OBJECT HOLDER WITH PNEUMATIC CLAMPING FRAME FOR A DIRECT-TO-OBJECT PRINTER

    公开(公告)号:US20190217630A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-18

    申请号:US15873940

    申请日:2018-01-18

    CPC classification number: B41J3/4073 B05B13/0431 B25J15/0625 B41J2/17596

    Abstract: A system and method for printing on a multi-dimensional object includes at least one print head configured to eject marking material onto a surface of the multi-dimensional object, a support member positioned parallel to a plane formed by the at least one print head, and an object holder. The object holder includes a moving frame configured to traverse the support member, at least one granule-filled collapsible membrane configured to be retained within the moving frame and at least partially collapsible around the multi-dimensional object when a volume of air is withdrawn therefrom, and at least one inflatable bladder associated with the moving frame and configured to be inflated to retain the at least one collapsible membrane within the moving frame when air is withdrawn from the at least one collapsible membrane.

    DESKEW MECHANISM WITH LINEAR MOTION
    8.
    发明申请
    DESKEW MECHANISM WITH LINEAR MOTION 有权
    具有线性运动的DESKEW机制

    公开(公告)号:US20150362882A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-17

    申请号:US14306780

    申请日:2014-06-17

    Inventor: Mark A. Atwood

    CPC classification number: G03G15/5041 G03G2215/0135 G03G2215/0161

    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a bracket connected to a frame, where the bracket connects a light source to the frame. The frame supports a photoreceptor that has a planar surface. Also, the bracket positions the light source at a set distance from the photoreceptor. Further, the bracket comprises an adjustment device that moves the light source along a plane that is parallel to the planar surface of the photoreceptor, and that maintains the light source at the set distance from the photoreceptor as the light source moves within the plane.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置包括连接到框架的支架,支架将光源连接到框架。 框架支撑具有平坦表面的感光体。 此外,支架将光源定位在离感光体一定距离处。 此外,支架包括调节装置,该调整装置沿着平行于感光体的平面的平面移动光源,并且当光源在平面内移动时,将光源保持在与感光体相距设定的距离处。

    Moveable platen cart for handling sheets of substrate media in a printing system
    9.
    发明授权
    Moveable platen cart for handling sheets of substrate media in a printing system 有权
    用于在打印系统中处理基片介质片的可动平台车

    公开(公告)号:US08967792B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-03

    申请号:US13708378

    申请日:2012-12-07

    CPC classification number: B41J11/0085 B41J11/06

    Abstract: Disclosed is a moveable platen cart for handling sheets of substrate media in a printing system. The platen cart includes a cart frame, a media platen, a vacuum port and a valve. The cart frame is configured to translate along a process track. The media platen is secured to the cart frame. The media platen has a foraminous upper surface for receiving a substrate media sheet thereon. The media platen has a subsurface cavity in fluid communication with the foraminous upper surface. The vacuum port is for evacuating air from the cavity. The valve is for selectively closing and opening the vacuum port.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在打印系统中处理基板介质的片材的可移动的压板车。 压板车包括推车架,介质压板,真空口和阀。 车架被配置为沿着过程轨道平移。 介质压板固定在推车架上。 介质压板具有用于在其上接收衬底介质片的多孔上表面。 介质压板具有与多孔上表面流体连通的地下空腔。 真空口用于从空腔排出空气。 该阀用于选择性地关闭和打开真空口。

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