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Detection segment as well as device and method for printing containers

US10144225B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

KHS GmbH · DE

Inventors

Sascha Koers · Bergkamen, DE
Michael Nick · Dortmund, DE
Katrin Preckel · Gelsenkirchen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 22, 2015
Grant date	Dec 4, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 22, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB41M5/0088
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A detection segment for use in a device for printing on containers includes an image-capturing device that optically detects a container feature and a sensor interface that interfaces with a sensor that uses a code provided on a retaining-and-centering unit that holds a container to determine a rotational position of that container. A computer connects to the image-capturing device and the sensor unit. The computer determines an alignment variable based on the code and the detected container feature and then forwards this alignment variable to a printer segment on a printer module.

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