Printer, method of operating printer, and substrate handling mechanism
US11364731B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/06
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printer includes a substrate support, a printhead assembly, first and second actuators, and a controller. The printhead assembly deposits material on a substrate supported on the substrate support. The first actuator is disposed at a side of the substrate support and coupled to a first linear track disposed along the side of the substrate support and oriented in a first direction. The second actuator is disposed at an end of the substrate support and coupled to a second linear track disposed along the end of the substrate support and oriented in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The first and second actuators are positioned to engage with the substrate simultaneously. The controller moves the first and second actuators together to rotate the substrate.
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