Apparatuses for printing on generally cylindrical objects and related methods
US8926047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/0022
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink jet printer for printing on an at least partially cylindrical objects comprises one or more printheads positioned above a line of travel and a carriage assembly configured to hold an at least partially cylindrical object axially aligned along the line of travel and to position said object relative to the printheads, and then rotate the object relative to said one or more printheads. The printer also includes a curing device located along the line of travel and configured to emit energy suitable to cure the deposited fluid.
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