Image control system and can decorator employing same
US11433662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41P2213/90
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image control system for a can decorator includes an electronic can decorator control assembly, a mechanical can decorator control assembly and a number of sensors. The electronic can decorator control assembly includes a programmable logic circuit and a number of modules. The mechanical can decorator control assembly is structured to be, and is, operatively coupled to at least one of an ink fountain ink application adjustment assembly, a ductor roll assembly duty cycle adjustment assembly, a printing plate cylinder assembly axial adjustment assembly or a printing plate cylinder assembly circumferential adjustment assembly. The electronic can decorator control assembly is structured to be operatively coupled to the mechanical can decorator control assembly. Each sensor in the number of sensors is structured to measure a can body applied image characteristic and to generate an image signal including data representing the can body applied image characteristic.
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