System for printing on three-dimensional (3D) objects
US9827784B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/4078
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing system facilitates the printing of articles of manufacture. The system includes an array of printheads, a support member positioned to be parallel to a plane formed by the array of printheads, a member movably mounted to the support member, an actuator operatively connected to the movably mounted member, an object holder configured to mount to the movably mounted member, and a controller operatively connected to the plurality of printheads and the actuator. The controller is configured to operate the actuator to move the object holder past the array of printheads and to operate the plurality of printheads to eject marking material onto objects held by the object holder as the object holder passes the array of printheads. The support member and printhead array are oriented vertically to enable the printing system to be installed in a vertical cabinet that provides a small footprint in a non-production environment.
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