Printing apparatus for printing directly onto containers
US12337607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M5/0088
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a plurality of print heads configured to print directly on a curved surface of each of the plurality of containers and a plurality of container holders for retraining each of the plurality of containers. Each of the plurality of container holders is configured to rotate a container retained therewithin and to move the container linearly relative to the plurality print heads in a continuous motion to maintain a print location on the curved surface of each of the plurality of containers at a substantially constant perpendicular distance from each of the plurality of print heads during a printing process. The apparatus may also provide for movement of the print heads during the printing process.
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