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Method and device for imaging and/or varnishing the surfaces of objects

US9358780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG · DE

Inventors

Heiner Pitz · Heidelberg, DE
Alexander Matern · Neulußheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 5, 2013
Grant date	Jun 7, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 28, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

A method and a device for imaging and/or varnishing the surfaces of objects or vehicles, etc. includes adapting a time lag between an application of fluid and further treatment thereof, such as drying ink or varnish, to a spreading behavior of the fluid during the application thereof. The fluid may be applied to the surface of the object in sections, firstly drying the fluid in individual sections before applying it to the next section.

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