Apparatus for printing on 3-dimensional surface using electrohydrodynamic force
US9028026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/4073
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided herein is an apparatus for printing on a 3-dimensional surface using electrohydrodynamic force, the apparatus having a stage where a print object is placed; a shape obtainer storing surface information of the print object; a nozzle receiving ink and discharging the received ink to a surface side of the print object; a power supply supplying power to the nozzle; and a controller receiving the surface information of the print object from the shape obtainer and controlling a movement of the nozzle or the stage. Thus, an apparatus for printing on a 3-dimensional surface using electrohydrodynamic force is provided, which is capable of performing a precision printing process on a 3-dimensional surface.
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