Squeegee drip collection system for stencil printer
US11554580B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41P2215/50
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A squeegee drip collection system is configured to receive assembly material from at least one squeegee blade of the print head assembly. The squeegee drip collection system includes a paste shield coupled to the print head gantry and configured to be moved between a retracted position in which the paste shield is spaced from the at least one squeegee blade and an extended position in which the paste shield is positioned under the at least one squeegee blade. The squeegee drip collection system further includes a paste shield removal assembly configured to uncouple the paste shield from the print head gantry and to remove the paste shield.
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