Object holder for a direct-to-object printer
US10005302B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/06
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
What is disclosed is an object holder for retaining an object while it is being printed in a direct-to-object print system and a direct-to-object print system configured to use various embodiments of the object holder of the present invention. In one embodiment, the object holder comprises a base plate configured to slideably traverse a support member positioned parallel to a plane formed by at least one printhead configured to eject marking material on to a surface of an object. A shaft passes through the base plate. A back support is fixed to an end of the base plate. A side plate is slideably attached to the base plate. The back support and side plate collectively provide support to the shaft. A suction cup is connected to one end of the shaft for holding an object to the shaft while the object is being moved.
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