Apparatus for decorating stiff objects

US6962110B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Werner Kammann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

• Joachim Hellmeier · Rödinghausen, DE
• Ralf-Rudi Redeker · Bielefeld, DE
• Mathias Schulz · Hüttenberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 21, 2004
• Grant date: Nov 8, 2005
• Expiry date: May 21, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B41F15/0872
• WIPO field: Textile and paper machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In an apparatus for decorating stiff objects, the objects are transported stepwise along an arcuate conveyor path. Printing stations and drying stations are arranged alternately along the conveyor path with the printing stations at a level above the conveyor path and the drying stations at a level below the conveyor path. Holders for the objects are reciprocatable upwardly and downwardly to permit vertical movements of the objects during the printing operation and/or for setting the objects in different heightwise positions in different stations. The holders for the objects are subdivided into first and second groups, wherein the holders of each group are adjustable in respect of height independently of the holders of the respective other group. The printing stations are screened from view in relation to the drying stations by screening members.