Device for printing cans, a process for printing cans, a printed can and a transfer blanket
US10315411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D17/28
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device 1 for imprinting cans 8 comprises a plurality of ink cartridges 2a-2f that supply ink to a plurality of printing plates 3a-3f; the printing plates 2a-2f communicate with transfer blankets 5a-5l fixed to drum 6, the transfer blankets 5a-5l move ink from the printing plates 2a-2f and apply it to cans 8; each transfer blanket 2a-2f includes a different art in low relief (FIG. 15) which produces an image on cans 8 in addition to the image produced by printing plates 2a-2f; the device 1 is preferably a rotary dry offset printer. A method of printing cans comprising forming a relief image in a transfer blanket with a laser is also disclosed.
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