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Belt leveling apparatus and systems for simultaneous leveling and pinning of radiation curable inks

US8882262B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2012
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/00214
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems for leveling UV-curable gel ink include a leveling belt member having a TEFLON FEP inner layer and a conformable silicone outer layer. A UV source is disposed to direct light through the belt onto a substrate at a leveling or pressure nip defined by the leveling beltz tube and a backing member such as a backing belt and chilled platen.

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