System for printing images on a surface and method thereof
US10308039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/442
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for printing an image includes a robot, a printhead, a laser device, and a reference line sensor. The robot has at least one arm. The printhead is mounted to the arm and is movable by the arm over a surface along a rastering path while printing a new image slice over the surface. The laser device is configured to etch, during printing of the new image slice, a reference line into either the new image slice or into a basecoat at a location adjacent to the new image slice. The reference line sensor is configured to sense the reference line of an existing image slice and transmit a signal to the robot causing the adjustment of the printhead in a manner such that a side edge of the new image slice is aligned with the side edge of the existing image slice.
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