Holding device for holding a necked tubular object in a printing system and method of loading and unloading object
US11305523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D27/01
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing system for printing on an outer surface of a tubular object is provided. The printing system comprises at least one printing station for printing on the outer surface of the tubular object (100); and at least one holding device for holding the tubular object during a printing process. The holding device comprises: a substantially annular gripper ring (200) adapted to be partially inserted into a tubular object. The gripper ring comprises a radially compressible portion (201) configured to securely engage with an inner surface of the tubular object. The radially compressible portion exerts a radially outward mechanical restoring force when compressed.
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