Cylinder with recessed portions for holding tubular articles for printing
US9321257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M1/40
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A customization system for a tubular article of apparel includes a printing system for printing a graphic onto the tubular article. The customization system also includes a cylinder for holding the tubular article for printing a graphic upon the article. The cylinder can include one or more recesses in the outer surface of the cylinder to accommodate one or more regions of increased thickness on the tubular article. By providing recesses in the cylinder that correspond to the regions of increased thickness, the tubular article can present a substantially uniform flat surface for printing the graphic upon.
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