Printing apparatus for printing an image on a selected surface
US6832864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/008
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Printing apparatus for printing an image on a selected surface, includes a print head for printing the image, respective supports for the print head that allow the print head to translate left and right along an x-axis and to translate up and down along a y-axis perpendicular to the x-axis to move the print head over the selected surface, and respective supports for the print head that allow the print head to translate forward and rearward along a z-axis perpendicular to the x-and y-axes and to swing in a plurality of curves from the z-axis in order to adjust the print head for surface variations on the selected surface.
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