Automatic hold-down pallet for textile printing
US11020991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/4078
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hold-down pallet for a textile printer, the pallet comprising a central board and flaps, the flaps moving between an open position to allow placing of a garment and a closed position to hold a garment firmly on the board for printing, the pallet travelling between a garment setting position and a printing area and comprising an engagement mechanism which engages the pallet as it enters the garment setting position. Engagement opens the flaps so that the flaps are in the open position in the garment setting area, the pallet disengaging to close the flaps as it heads for the printing area.
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