Gripping for print substrates
US11260679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2406/342
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A holder assembly includes a base, a drive assembly coupled to the base, a motive source connected to the drive assembly, a vertical force applicator connected to the drive assembly along a connection edge thereof, and a gripping member coupled to the base, the gripping member having a contact surface coupled to a vacuum source, wherein the drive assembly has a first position with the flattening member engaged with the contact surface and a second position with the flattening member positioned away from the contact surface.
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