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Method and system for automatic preventive maintenance of a non-contact printing unit

US9776413B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB · SE

Inventors

Patrik Hallberg · Mörbylånga, SE
Anders Norder · Lindome, SE
Sofia Richardson · Handen, SE
Lisa Palmqvist · Umeå, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 29, 2014
Grant date	Oct 3, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 29, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB41J2002/16573
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for automatic preventive maintenance of a non-contact printing unit in a production line for absorbent articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins, panty liners, incontinence pads or similar is disclosed. The production line includes a plurality of production units including the non-contact printing unit. The method includes initiating automatic preventive cleaning of the non-contact printing unit upon production stop in the production line not caused by the non-contact printing unit. Also, a system arranged for initiating automatic preventive cleaning of a non-contact printing unit in a production line for absorbent articles is disclosed.

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