Platen with hinged side walls for improved hooping
US11712907B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41P2217/60
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A platen and hoop configured to securely hold a garment in place on a platen. The platen and hoop can be used for automated printing of graphics, such as by direct to garment printing (DTG). The hoop has downward extending hoop sidewalls that can surround the platen structure when the hoop is fitted onto the platen. The platen has platen sidewalls that are hinged to a base of the platen, and which rotate upward to hold a fabric workpiece against the hoop sidewalls to securely hold the fabric workpiece during printing. The platen sidewalls can be formed with inward protruding tabs or feet located at their base, and which cause the platen sidewalls to rotate upward when engaged by the hoop sidewalls.
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