Can decorator machine, ink station assembly therefor, and can decorating method employing same
US9884478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F31/025
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink station assembly is for a can decorator machine structured to decorate a plurality of cans. The ink station assembly includes a first oscillator roll and a second oscillator roll each having a longitudinal axis and being structured to oscillate back and forth along the longitudinal axis, a printing plate cylinder including a printing plate, and only one single form roll cooperating with the printing plate cylinder to apply a supply of ink to the printing plate, the single form roll cooperating with the first oscillator roll and the second oscillator roll.
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