Printing system and method
US10828886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2203/01
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing system is provided for printing on an object having a curved surface. The printing system comprises: a support assembly for supporting an object having the curved surface to be printed on, said support assembly comprising a gripper configured for holding the object thereon at a predetermined working distance between the curved surface of the object and a printing head unit, said gripper being configured and operable for varying its cross-sectional dimension so as to maintain said working distance for the objects of different dimensions.
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