Single heating platen double-sided sublimation printing process and apparatus
US10011120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB44C1/1712
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process and apparatus for sublimating printed images onto two or more sides of a product simultaneously using a single heating platen are disclosed. The apparatus is configured to print one or more images onto transfer media, then position the transfer media onto a substrate. A product to receive the sublimated image is positioned on top of the transfer media, and the apparatus manipulates the transfer media to substantially surround the product and place at least one image onto each side of the product to be sublimated. A single heating platen then engages the transfer media to sublimate the image. The heating platen is configured, using a control, to sublimate opposing sides of a product substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle.
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