Double shuttle configuration for digital printers
US7878625B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J19/207
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printhead positioning system is provided wherein the shuttle assembly is split up in a printing shuttle, having a high accuracy positioning capability and a utility shuttle needing only a low accuracy positioning system. Due to this split-up the mass of components which have to be positioned accurately is greatly reduced and therefore making it easier to position the lighter load accurately and allowing for use of cheaper drive systems while maintaining the high accuracy in printing.
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