System and method of varying dwell time in a honeycomb plate press

A system and method of increasing a dwell time in a foil stamping press is provided. The dwell time is readily adjusted on the fly by the user for a given operating rate. A timer is used to adjust the press to stop on top dead center with changes in images per hour. An air clutch and an original equipment air brake are used in tandem to provide the desired dwell time. A pair of timers governs a pneumatic switch for control of the air clutch and the air brake. The present system and method increase die image area capacity as compared to conventional foil stamping presses. The increased dwell time of the present system and method yield a flawless foil stamped image for an impression pressure less than that required in a conventional machine for a given die, mounted at a given height upon a stationary platen, and at a given temperature.

Foil stamping machine

Printing on to a 3-dimensional article

AUTOMATED SIMULTANEOUS MULTIPLE ARTICLE SUBLIMATION PRINTING PROCESS AND APPARATUS

A process and apparatus for sublimating printed images (100, 300) onto two or more products substantially simultaneously are disclosed. Software components are configured to receive input of a desired number of products (50, 60) to sublimate, and then determine a spatial arrangement (54, 56, 62, 64, 66) of the printed images on transfer media (52) to sublimate the desired number of products substantially simultaneously, The apparatus is configured to print the images onto the media (52) according to the spatial arrangement, then position the media onto a substrate (36). The products are automatically placed on the media proximate to their corresponding printed images. The apparatus manipulates the media to substantially surround the products and places at least one image onto each side of each product to be sublimated. One or more heating platens (14) engage the media to sublimate the images. The heating platens are configured, using a control, to sublimate multiple products substantially ...

SINGLE HEATING PLATEN DOUBLE-SIDED SUBLIMATION PRINTING PROCESS AND APPARATUS

A process and apparatus (100, 300, 800) for sublimating printed images onto two or more sides of a product (1410) simultaneously using a single heating platen (14) are disclosed. The apparatus is configured to print (2) one or more images (92, 94, 96, 98) onto transfer media (90, 1420), then position the transfer media onto a substrate (10, 36). A product (1410) to receive the sublimated image is positioned on top of the transfer media (90, 1420), and the apparatus manipulates the transfer media to substantially surround (Fig. 14) the product and place at least one image onto each side of the product to be sublimated. A single heating platen then engages the transfer media to sublimate the image. The heating platen is configured, using a control, to sublimate opposing sides of a product substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle.

METHOD FOR HIGH RESOLUTION SUBLIMATION PRINTING

A method for printing a high resolution image onto natural fabric such as cotton or cotton blends is provided. The method comprises applying a base coat composition comprising an organosilicon compound to a fabric, drying the fabric to obtain a base coat, and printing a high-resolution image on the base coated fabric. In one embodiment, the printing comprises sublimation printing. A fabric comprising a base coat, and a high resolution printed image, wherein the base coat comprises an intermediary layer between the fabric layer and the high-resolution printed image is also provided.

HOT MARKING FOR THE DECORATION OF A BODY PART

변형 억제형 금속박 인쇄장치

... 본 발명은 금박 또는 은박 등의 금속박으로 종이 표면에 문자 또는 문양을 형성하는 금속박 인쇄장치에 관한 것으로, 승강되는 장착대(30) 상면에 부착판(20)이 설치되고, 부착판(20) 상면에는 금형(10)이 부착되며, 금형(10) 상측으로 인쇄지(90) 및 금속박지(95)가 이송되고, 장착대(30)가 상승함에 따라 가열상태 금형(10)이 인쇄지(90) 저면을 압박하여 인쇄지(90)가 부분 가열됨과 동시에 금속박지(95)에 압착됨으로써 인쇄지(90)에 인쇄층(91)이 형성되되, 부착판(20)에는 다수의 수용공(23)이 천공되어, 부착판의 열변형이 억제되는 것이다. 본 발명을 통하여, 금속박 인쇄에 있어서 인쇄 품질을 개선하고 불량률을 저감할 수 있으며, 금속박 인쇄장치의 구조를 간소화하여 작동효율을 제고하고 고장률을 저감할 수 있을 뿐 아니라, 금형(10) 부착판(20)의 열변형을 억제하여 인쇄 정밀도를 확보하고 금형(10) 및 부착판(20)의 가용 수명을 획기적으로 연장할 수 있다.

Beschichtungsvorrichtung zur Beschichtung eines Grundkörpers sowie ein Verfahren

Die Erfindung umfasst eine Beschichtungsvorrichtung zur Beschichtung eines Grundkörpers sowie ein Verfahren. Die Beschichtungsvorrichtung weist zumindest eine Haltevorrichtung zum Fixieren eines Grundkörpers, zumindest eine Prägestation und zumindest eine Druckstation, zum Aufbringen ein oder mehrerer Druckschichten auf zumindest einen Teilbereich einer ersten Oberfläche des Grundkörpers und/oder auf zumindest einen Teilbereich ein oder mehrerer auf den Grundkörper abgeprägter Folienelemente und/oder auf zumindest einen Teilbereich ein oder mehrerer auf den Grundkörper aufgebrachter weiterer Druckschichten, aufweist, und dass die Prägestation ein oder mehrere Prägeeinheiten zum Abprägen ein oder mehrerer Folienelemente auf zumindest einen Teilbereich einer ersten Oberfläche des Grundkörpers und/oder auf zumindest einen Teilbereich ein oder mehrerer auf den Grundkörper abgeprägter weiterer Folienelemente und/oder auf zumindest einen Teilbereich ein oder mehrerer auf den Grundkörper aufgebrachter ...

Drinking mug image transfer heater mat and method of using one

Drinking mug image transfer heater mat 2 including a heated region 28 including a first zone 30 and a second zone 32 and at least one resistance heating element 12, 34, 36 for heating the first and second zones. At least one of the resistance heating elements is configured to supply a first energy output per unit area of the heated region in the first zone and a second higher energy output per unit area of the heated region in the second zone. The second higher energy output per unit area is preferably at last 20% higher than the first energy output. The at least one resistance heating element may comprise only one continuous heating element. The at least one resistance heating element may comprise a heating filament having a first cross-sectioned area or first overall length per unit area in the first zone and a heating filament having a second smaller cross-sectioned area or second higher overall length per unit area in the second zone. A method of printing an image on a mug is also disclosed ...

Decorating Device

Abstract The utility model relates to a decorating device having a charging point (10) and a stamping plate main body (20), wherein said stamping plate main body (20) is detachably installed on the charging point (10) and comprises a heating plate (22), and a cover plate (24), said device being adapted to receive a stamping template and a foil laid from the bottom to the top in order between the heating plate (22) and the cover plate (24), wherein said stamping plate main body is dimensioned to fit a stamping, cutting or embossing press. 9298575_1 (GHMatters) P106361.US Figure 1 103 102 101 Figure 2 92985751 (GHMatters) P106361.US ...

SEMI-AUTOMATED SUBLIMATION PRINTING APPARATUS

A dye sublimation apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to either print one or more images onto transfer media, or to print images directly onto products. A selected product to receive the image(s) is positioned on a platen configured to receive one or more types of such products into channels matching those products' dimensions. Proper positioning of the transfer media (or the product, when directly printed) is facilitated by aligning fiducial markers printed on the transfer media and/or product with one or more lights disposed on the platen. The apparatus comprises one or more heating platens configured to sublimate one or more sides of the product in a single thermal cycle with a predetermined temperature, pressure, and duration based on properties of the product. The product platen is translated inside and out of the apparatus by a reversible motor.

HOT-STAMPING PRINTING DEVICE

METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING MATERIAL WITH ADHESIVE ONTO ARTICLES WITH A DIFFERENCE IN DEGREE OF CURING BETWEEN THE MATERIAL AND ADHESIVE

Apparatuses and methods for applying a transfer material onto the surface of an article are disclosed, including apparatuses and methods of transfer printing on and/or decorating three-dimensional articles, as well as the articles printed and/or decorated thereby. In some cases, the apparatuses and methods involve providing a deposition device, such as a printing device; providing a transfer component; depositing a material onto a portion of the transfer component with the deposition device; modifying the portion of the transfer component with the transfer material thereon to conform the transfer component to at least a portion of the surface of the three-dimensional article; and transferring the transfer material onto the surface of the article.

Hot stamping machine

A hot stamping machine is provided, including a machine table, a processing platform, a hot stamping device and a license plate conveying device, wherein the hot stamping device includes an upper heating plate, a single-rod cylinder, a carbon ribbon and a carbon ribbon conveying mechanism; two groups of lifting mechanisms are used for driving lifting plates to move in the perpendicular direction, tops of two groups of grabbing devices are connected, and grabbing device moving mechanisms are used for driving the grabbing devices to move linearly between the two groups of lifting plates and the processing platform up and down and to the left and the right. Compared with an existing rolling hot stamping machine, the hot stamping machine does not require manual involvement in feeding and discharging, shortens the time for hot stamping one license plate by two-thirds, and has a high hot stamping efficiency.

System and method of varying dwell time in a honeycomb plate press

System and method of varying dwell time in a honeycomb plate press

Device coupon and method of fabrication thereof

내부 순환 고속 유압 시스템, 유압 플랫폼 및 유압 플랫폼 어셈블리

... 내부 순환 고속 유압 시스템, 이로 구성된 유압 플랫폼 및 유압 플랫폼 어셈블리에 있어서, 내부 순환 고속 유압 시스템은, 유압 실린더 어셈블리, 가압 밸브 어셈블리를 포함하고, 상기 유압 실린더 어셈블리는 고압 실린더(11), 유압 플런저(15) 및 하우징(6)을 포함하고, 상기 고압 실린더의 상단부/저부에는 축방향 홀이 설치되고, 상기 축방향 홀과 교차하는 반경 방향 오일 홀(12)이 더 설치되고, 하우징(6)은 고압 실린더를 감싸면서 고압 실린더의 외측에 내부 순환 오일 챔버를 형성하고, 상기 내부 순환 오일 챔버는 반경 방향 오일 홀을 통해 축방향 홀과 서로 통할 수 있어, 유압 플런저 상단부/저부의 챔버까지 연통되고, 하우징의 상부에는 압축 공기 입구가 설치되어 있고, 유압 플런저(15)의 하단은 동작 소자에 연결되고, 상기 가압 밸브 어셈블리는, 가압 서보 모터(5) 및 가압 서보 모터에 의해 구동되고 고압 실린더 상단부/저부에 설치된 축방향 홀 내에서 상하 이동하는 가압 플런저(10)를 포함한다. 본 발명은 플랫폼 상사점, 하사점에서의 가압 체류시간을 정확하게 제어할 수 있고 필요에 따라 상기 체류시간을 조절할 수 있어 고 품질의 핫 스탬핑 가공을 실현했다.

Advance-shaft transition apparatus and hot foil stamping and die-cutting equipment

本發明公開了輥軸轉換裝置以及具有該裝置的燙金模切設備，其中輥軸轉換裝置包括：用於將箔片進給到印燙區的至少一個輥軸(21)；輥軸支承裝置(22)，所述輥軸支承裝置支承所述輥軸的至少一部分，以使所述至少一個輥軸能夠轉動；以及升降裝置，所述升降裝置連接到所述輥軸支承裝置，使輥軸支承裝置(21)在第一位置和第二位置之間移動，其中在所述第一位置，所述至少一個輥軸(21)處於操作位置，在所述第二位置，所述至少一個輥軸(21)處於非操作位置，以提供操作區域一個進入通道。本發明的輥軸轉換裝置，大大提高了燙金模切設備在燙金和模切模式之間轉換的便利性。

Integrated sublimation printing apparatus

A safe, integrated dye sublimation printer apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to print one or more images onto a selected product using one or more heating platens to sublimate the image. The heating platen is configured to sublimate one or more opposing sides of a product substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle. In some embodiments, the apparatus may be incorporated into a fully-enclosed vending machine to provide on-demand personalized sublimated products and accessories for a consumer.

Printing on to a 3-dimensional article

A process for printing on to a 3 -dimensional article is described. An image is printed on to a first side of a stretchable carrier membrane having a first side and a second side. The membrane is mounted in a plane within a frame between a heating chamber defined on one side of the membrane, and an article receiving chamber defined on the other side of the membrane. A 3 -dimensional article to be printed is placed on to a generally flat platen positioned generally parallel to the said plane, optionally with a nest for the article thereon, within the article receiving chamber. A thermo- and vacuum- forming step is performed in which there is relative movement of the platen with respect to the membrane in a direction perpendicularly to the said plane to bring the article into register with the image printed on the membrane and to carry the article into intimate contact with the membrane through the said plane into the heating chamber. A source of vacuum is applied to the membrane from the said other side, and heat is applied to the membrane from the said one side at a first temperature sufficient to soften the membrane, whereby the membrane is thermo- and vacuum- wrapped at least partially about the article with the membrane in intimate contact with surface details of the article. A dye-diffusion step is performed in which infra-red radiation is applied to the article with the membrane wrapped therearound using at least two infra-red sources to heat the membrane and underlying surface of the article over substantially a half-spherical solid angle uniformly to a temperature in excess of the first temperature and for a time sufficient to cause the printed image to diffuse into the surface of the article but insufficient to damage the article.

HEAT PRESS WITH CONTROL COMPARTMENT AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT

A heat press (10) including a body (11), a heat plate (18), a handle (16), a cover (12), a control compartment (14) and an insulation portion (25). The body (11) includes a first end (1) and a second end (2). The heat plate (18) is located proximate the first end (1) of the body (11) and is configured to engage ironable materials (3). The handle (16) is located proximate the second end (2) of the body (11) and is configured to withstand forces (4) from a user. The cover (12) covers a portion of the body (11) and the handle (16). The control compartment (14) includes an electrical circuit (15), controls (19) and a display (17). The control compartment (14) is spaced away from and is at least indirectly electrically coupled to the heat plate (18). The insulation portion (25) is positioned between the control compartment (14) and the heat plate (18). The insulation portion (25) includes a first layer of insulating material (26).

MODULAR SUBLIMATION TRANSFER PRINTING APPARATUS

A safe, integrated dye sublimation transfer printer apparatus (100) is disclosed, The apparatus is configured to print one or more images onto transfer media (42), then align the transfer media onto a substrate (2). A selected product (40) to receive the sublimated image is positioned on top of the transfer media, and the apparatus brings the transfer media and one or more heating platens (4) into contact to sublimate the image. The heating platen is configured to sublimate one or more opposing sides of a product substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle. In some embodiments, the apparatus may be incorporated into a fully-enclosed vending machine (500) to provide on-demand personalized sublimated products and accessories for a consumer.

MARKING MACHINE HOT ROTATING PARTS AND METHOD OF LABELING USING SUCH A MACHINE

La machine selon l'invention est une machine de marquage à chaud de pièces de révolution (100). Elle comprend un poinçon chauffant (92), des premiers moyens de déplacement relatif entre le poinçon chauffant et une pièce selon un premier axe, des deuxièmes moyens d'amenée de chaque pièce à marquer en regard du poinçon, ces moyens étant aptes à entrainer la pièce en rotation autour de son axe de révolution (A100), des troisièmes moyens de déplacement relatif entre la pièce (100) et le poinçon (92) selon un deuxième axe perpendiculaire au premier axe et à l'axe de révolution de la pièce pendant le marquage, et des quatrièmes moyens (74, 94, 78) de déplacement relatif entre la pièce (100) et le poinçon (92) selon un troisième axe (Y6) perpendiculaire au deuxième axe. La machine comprend en outre des cinquièmes moyens (90, 70, 69) pour orienter une surface de marquage (S92) du poinçon (92) autour d'un quatrième axe parallèle au deuxième axe et de manière complémentaire à une génératrice de contact ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MICRO-TRANSFER PRINTING

MEDIUM ISSUANCE SYSTEM AND MEDIUM ISSUANCE METHOD

There is provided a medium issuance system which can easily transfer print on an intermediate transfer sheet to a polycarbonate transfer medium. The medium issuance system 50 includes an intermediate transfer sheet supply section 52 for supplying an intermediate transfer sheet 53 to a polycarbonate transfer medium 1, and a hot stamp 55 for heating and pressing the intermediate transfer sheet 53 to transfer print 10 A, 10 C on the intermediate transfer sheet 53 to the transfer medium 1. The hot stamp 55 heats and presses the intermediate transfer sheet 53 at a temperature of not less than 120° C. and not more than 200° C., and at a pressure of not less than 0.1 kgf/cm 2 and not more than 1000 kgf/cm 2 .

Low profile heat transfer press

A heat press includes a lower platen and an upper swing arm attached to a base, and an upper platen having a heater therein. The upper platen is coupled to the upper swing arm via a piston rod, and operable via a linkage. The linkage includes a coupler linked between the upper swing arm and a print handle and includes an input link that rotationally couples the print handle to the piston rod such that a motion of the print handle moves the piston rod up or down. The heat press includes a control housing that is electrically coupled to the heater. The upper swing arm is operable to swing the upper platen away from the lower platen when not in contact with the lower platen. The control housing remains in a stationary position regardless of a position of the upper swing arm.

Drinking mug image transfer heater mat and method of using one

thermal pressing

HOT-STAMPING PRINTING DEVICE

The present invention relates to a device (300) for printing a series of elements in the form of sheets, including a platen press (310) capable of depositing, onto each sheet and by stamping between a static platen (320) and a movable platen (330), a colored or metalized film from at least one strip to be stamped (411), as well as a heating member (340) capable of raising any stamping tool secured to the static platen (320) to a given temperature in order for the stamping operation to be carried out under hot conditions within the platen press (310). The invention is characterized in that the heating member (340) is mounted so as to be movable between an operating position, in which the heating member is inserted between the static platen (320) and each stamping tool associated with said static platen (320), and a maintenance position, in which the heating member is positioned outside the platen press 310.

Method and apparatus for cold-stamping onto three-dimensional objects

A method and an apparatus for cold-stamping onto a three dimensional object. In a first step, an adhesive is applied to the object at a first workstation. In a second step, a transfer film is pressed onto the object by a pressing device at a second workstation. At the same time, the adhesive is cured at the second workstation. As a result, the decorative material of the transfer film adheres to the object at the positions on the object which are provided with adhesive. If, following this, the transfer film is removed from the three-dimensional object after being pressed on, the decorative material remains on the object at the desired positions. At the positions at which in the first step no adhesive has been applied to the object, the decorative material does not adhere to the object but rather remains on the carrier film of the transfer film.

Compositions and Methods for Applying a Material onto Articles

Apparatuses and methods for applying a transfer material from a transfer component onto the surface of an article are disclosed, including apparatuses and methods of transfer printing on and/or decorating three-dimensional articles, as well as the articles printed and/or decorated thereby. In some embodiments, the method may utilize a printer such as an inkjet printer. In some cases, the transfer material may be a UV curable ink and/or adhesive. When the transfer material is UV curable, the transfer component may be permeable to UV radiation to allow curing of the ink and/or adhesive therethrough. UV curable adhesives including thiol-acrylate and thiol-ene acrylate inkjet-able adhesives are disclosed. The UV curable adhesive may be colored (such as with white pigment) in lieu of providing a base (white) ink layer so that more UV radiation will be able to pass through the ink layer(s) in order to reach the adhesive.

Pressvergolder

Printing on to a 3-dimensional article

Drinking mug image transfer heater mat and method of using one

Printed matter foil stamping system, foil stamping print control method, and foil stamping print control program

MARKING HEAD AND MARKING DEVICE

The present invention is characterized in that the inner peripheral surface (21a) of a tube-shaped inner casing (21) has a regular hexagonal shape when viewed in the axial direction, pins (22) are arranged in the inner casing (21) so as to be parallel to the axial direction of the inner casing (21), and in this arrangement, the rows of the pins (22) which are arranged in a predetermined direction are arranged side-by-side in the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the rows of the pins (22) extend, adjacent pins (22) of adjacent rows are offset from each other in the direction in which the rows of the pins (22) extend, and each of the pins (22) is in contact with the pins (22) adjacent thereto.

Automated simultaneous multiple article sublimation printing process and apparatus

A process and apparatus for sublimating printed images onto two or more products substantially simultaneously are disclosed. Software components are configured to receive input of a desired number of products to sublimate, and then determine a spatial arrangement of the printed images on transfer media to sublimate the desired number of products substantially simultaneously. The apparatus is configured to print the images onto the media according to the spatial arrangement, then position the media onto a substrate. The products are automatically placed on the media proximate to their corresponding printed images. The apparatus manipulates the media to substantially surround the products and places at least one image onto each side of each product to be sublimated. One or more heating platens engage the media to sublimate the images. The heating platens are configured, using a control, to sublimate multiple products substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle.

Holographic foil supplying device as well as hot foil stamping machine

A holographic foil supplying device for a hot foil stamping machine has a reel (26) for holographic foil (20), an advancement system (24) for advancing the holographic foil (20) along a movement path (P) in a feeding direction (F) and a frame (22) supporting the reel (26) and the advancement system (24), wherein the frame (22) comprises a mount (30) for mounting the holographic foil supplying device (18) to the hot foil stamping machine. Further, a hot foil stamping machine is shown.

HEAT PRESS

A heat press (10) including a body (11), a heat plate (18), a handle (16), a cover (12), a control compartment (14) and an insulation portion (25). The body (11) includes a first end (1) and a second end (2). The heat plate (18) is located proximate the first end (1) of the body (11) and is configured to engage ironable materials (3). The handle (16) is located proximate the second end (2) of the body (11) and is configured to withstand forces (4) from a user. The cover (12) covers a portion of the body (11) and the handle (16). The control compartment (14) includes an electrical circuit (15), controls (19) and a display (17). The control compartment (14) is spaced away from and is at least indirectly electrically coupled to the heat plate (18). The insulation portion (25) is positioned between the control compartment (14) and the heat plate (18). The insulation portion (25) includes a first layer of insulating material (26).

Hot foil stamping press

A hot foil stamping press has a pressing system for pressing a foil onto a sheet, a blow unit which is positioned at a distance to the pressing system for directing a stream of gas between the sheet and the foil. The stream of gas to detaches the foil from the sheet after each stamping cycle. A gripper bar is arranged between the blow unit and the pressing system for gripping the sheet. A flow guiding element is arranged between the blow unit and the pressing system, preferably on the gripper bar, for directing the gas from the blow unit between the sheet and the foil. Said element avoids the losses in the stream of gas due to the aperture that exist between the grippers in a typical gripper bar.

AUTOMATED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUBLIMATING AN IMAGE ONTO A PRODUCT

An automatic product sublimation process is disclosed allowing for point-of-sale customization of sublimation parameters in a retail environment. A dye sublimation transfer printing system (100, 300) is configured to print one or more images onto transfer media, then position the media onto a substrate (10, 36). A selected product is positioned on top of the media. The system is configured to automatically determine, by a processor, one or more of a temperature and duration of a single thermal cycle to sublimate the one or more images onto the selected product. The determination may be based on properties of the product, characteristics of the images, or both. One or more heating platens (14, 42) engage the transfer media to sublimate the product in a single thermal cycle, wherein at least one of the cycle's temperature and duration match the determined values. The disclosed process improves the quality of the sublimation technique, yet requires no substantive operator training.

Method for Decorating the Sides of Plastic Cards

Engraver configured to be coupled to a heater piece of a hot foil stamping machine for decorating sides of plastic cards wherein the engraver is made of silicone and capable of being heated up and comprising a recess on its external face opposite to a foil of the hot foil stamping machine, in such a way that a cross-section of said engraver is a negative shape and size of a side of plastic cards, including rounded corners formed by said side and adjacent side, wherein engraver size is dependent on number of plastic cards and the engraver is capable of being heated up and is suitable for being coupled to the heater head piece of the hot foil stamping machine.

Printing on to a 3-dimensional article

A process for printing on to a 3-dimensional article 7, the process comprising printing an image on to a first side of a stretchable carrier membrane 4 having a first side 6 and a second side, mounting the said membrane between a heating chamber 2 and an article receiving chamber 3, placing a 3-dimensional article to be printed on to a platen 8 within the article receiving chamber, moving the platen with respect to the membrane to bring the article into register with the image printed on the membrane, the membrane is thermo- and vacuum- wrapped about the article with the membrane in intimate contact with surface details of the article, and a dye-diffusion step in which infra-red radiation is applied to the article and membrane using at least two infra-red 9 sources to uniformly heat the membrane and underlying surface of the article over substantially a half-spherical solid angle to a temperature in excess of the first temperature and for a time sufficient to cause the printed image to ...

Apparatus for printing onto objects

Apparatus for printing onto objects

A printing apparatus 1 comprises: a continuous belt 10; a printer station 20 to transfer an image onto the belt 10 and a transfer station 30 to transfer an image from the belt 10 to a surface of an object X. The belt 10 circulates through the apparatus 1; adjustment means 50, 60 are provided that allow the belt 10 to pass through the printer station 20 and transfer station 30 at different speeds; the adjustment means 50, 60 are loops of belt that may be monitored by optical sensors 51, 61. The apparatus preferably includes a restoration station 40 that cleans the belt 10 before an image is applied to the belt 10; the belt may be a Mobius strip.

Heat press

A heat press (10) including a body (11), a heat plate (18), a handle (16), a cover (12), a control compartment (14) and an insulation portion (25). The body (11) includes a first end (1) and a second end (2). The heat plate (18) is located proximate the first end (1) of the body (11) and is configured to engage ironable materials (3). The handle (16) is located proximate the second end (2) of the body (11) and is configured to withstand forces (4) from a user. The cover (12) covers a portion of the body (11) and the handle (16). The control compartment (14) includes an electrical circuit (15), controls (19) and a display (17). The control compartment (14) is spaced away from and is at least indirectly electrically coupled to the heat plate (18). The insulation portion (25) is positioned between the control compartment (14) and the heat plate (18). The insulation portion (25) includes a first layer of insulating material (26).

HEAT PRESS DEVICES

A heat press device is provided that includes a support structure, a first platen and a heating element assembly that includes a heating element and a second platen. The heat press device further includes a movement assembly configured to change a pressure state between the first platen and the second platen when the heat press device is in a closed configuration. The heat press device can also include an indicator that is configured to convey the pressure state between the first platen and the second platen when the heat press device is in the closed configuration.

METHOD FOR HIGH RESOLUTION SUBLIMATION PRINTING

A method for printing a high resolution image onto natural fabric such as cotton or cotton blends is provided. The method comprises applying a base coat composition comprising an organosilicon compound to a fabric, drying the fabric to obtain a base coat, and printing a high-resolution image on the base coated fabric. In one embodiment, the printing comprises sublimation printing. A fabric comprising a base coat, and a high resolution printed image, wherein the base coat comprises an intermediary layer between the fabric layer and the high-resolution printed image is also provided.

INNER-CIRCULATING HIGH SPEED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, HYDRAULIC PLATFORM AND HYDRAULIC PLATFORM ASSEMBLY

An inner-circulating high speed hydraulic system, a hydraulic platform and a hydraulic platform assembly consisting of said systems, wherein the inner-circulating high speed hydraulic system comprises a hydraulic cylinder component and a pressure valve component, the hydraulic cylinder component including a high pressure cylinder, a hydraulic plunger, and a housing, wherein an axial hole and radial holes intersecting with the axial hole are disposed at the top/bottom of the high pressure cylinder and the high pressure cylinder is contained within the housing, wherein the inner-circulating oil chamber may communicate with the axial hole via the radial holes and further communicate with chambers at the top/bottom of the hydraulic plunger, wherein compressed air inlets are disposed on the housing and a lower end of the hydraulic plunger is connected to an actuating element; and a pressure valve component, comprising a pressure servo motor and a pressure plunger driven by the pressure servo ...

INNER-CIRCULATING HIGH SPEED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, HYDRAULIC PLATFORM AND HYDRAULIC PLATFORM ASSEMBLY_______________________________________

An inner-circulation high-speed hydraulic system, a hydraulic platform consisting of the same, and a hydraulic platform assembly. The inner-circulation high-speed hydraulic system comprises a hydraulic cylinder assembly and a pressuring valve assembly. The hydraulic cylinder assembly is provided with a high-pressure oil cylinder (11), a hydraulic plunger (15), and a housing (6). An axial hole is formed in the top/bottom of the high-pressure oil cylinder (11), a radial oil hole (12) is also formed, and the radial oil hole (12) and the axial hole are intersected. The housing surrounds the high-pressure oil cylinder (11), and forms an inner-circulation oil cavity on the outer side of the high-pressure oil cylinder (11). The inner-circulation oil cavity can be in communication with the axial hole by means of the radial oil hole (12), and is further in communication with a cavity body in the top/bottom of the hydraulic plunger (15). A compressed-air inlet (7) is formed in the upper portion of ...

Sublimation Over Print

Aspects are directed to printing a garment and include a method having steps of providing a fabric panel containing polyester, applying an ink layer to a first area of the fabric panel, curing the ink layer, and applying a sublimation dye to the first area and a different second area of the fabric panel. Application of the sublimation dye causes the first area and the second area to have different color saturations. Other aspects include a garment with a fabric panel containing polyester that has a first surface with a first area and a different second area. The garment also includes an ink layer on the first surface and located at the first area and a sublimation dye absorbed by a portion of the fabric panel at the second area and on a surface of the ink layer at the first area. 1. An article comprising:a first surface comprising a first area and a second area that is different than the first area, the first area and the second area including a material comprised of at least 50% polyester;an ink layer located at the first area on the first surface, the ink layer having an ink surface distal to the first surface; anda sublimation dye located at the second area and a portion of the first area, wherein the sublimation dye is at least partially absorbed by the material at the second area and is on at least the ink surface at the first area.2. The article of further comprising one or more additional ink layers located at the first area claim 1 , each of the one or more additional ink layers having an ink surface distal to the first surface.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the ink layer comprises a polyurethane-based ink.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the ink layer comprises a non-polyurethane-based ink.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the first area extends beyond a boundary of the second area.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the first surface comprises a first color saturation at the first area and a second color saturation at the second area that is ...

Kniehebel-Transferpresse

Kniehebel-Transferpresse (10) mit wenigstens einem Sockel (12), wenigstens einer Basisplatte (16) und mit wenigstens einer zur Basisplatte (16) verschwenkbaren beheizbaren Gegenplatte (18), wobei die Kniehebel-Transferpresse (10) weiter eine Controller-Einheit (30) aufweist, mittels derer die Kniehebel-Transferpresse (10) steuerbar und/oder regelbar ist und wobei die Controller-Einheit (30) eine erste modulare Einheit (M1) der Kniehebel-Transferpresse (10) bildet und wobei der Sockel (12) wenigstens eine zweite modulare Einheit (M2) bildet, sowie Basisplatte (16) und Gegenplatte (18) wenigstens eine dritte modulare Einheit (M3) ausbilden und wobei wenigstens die erste modulare Einheit (M1) und die zweite modulare Einheit (M2) und/oder die dritte modulare Einheit (M3) voneinander trennbar und/oder gegen funktional vergleichbare modulare Einheiten austauschbar ausgebildet sind.

HOLOGRAPHIC FOIL SUPPLYING DEVICE AS WELL AS HOT FOIL STAMPING MACHINE

A holographic foil supplying device for a hot foil stamping machine has a reel (26) for holographic foil (20), an advancement system (24) for advancing the holographic foil (20) along a movement path (P) in a feeding direction (F) and a frame (22) supporting the reel (26) and the advancement system (24), wherein the frame (22) comprises a mount (30) for mounting the holographic foil supplying device (18) to the hot foil stamping machine. Further, a hot foil stamping machine is shown.

Stamping machine

Plateless-transfer printing film, apparatus, and appliance using the same

A plateless-transfer printing apparatus having a plateless-transfer printing film and a transfer printing machine is disclosed. The plateless-transfer printing film includes a substrate and a transfer layer. The transfer layer has a release layer, a pattern layer, a white-ink layer and an adhesive layer. Those layers are orderly positioned on the substrate. In particular, the transfer printing machine has a pressure part, a heating part, an upper prop part and a lower prop part. An article-to-be-printed is firstly placed on the lower prop part. The plateless-transfer printing film positioned on the article is then heated by the heating part. Next, the pressure part presses both upper and lower prop parts, and the transfer printing film is formed on the surface of the article. It is featured that the pressure part evenly presses both the article and transfer printing film between the upper and lower prop parts.

Methods and systems for decorating molded plastic articles having uneven surfaces or hollow structures

Methods, apparatus and system for decorating plastic articles having an uneven surface or hollow structure are disclosed. An assembly comprising a transfer pad and a flexible heat transfer die comprising a thermal interface material (TIM) replace the hard rubber die in a hot-stamping process to fuse indicia into the surface. The assembly modifies ordinary pad printing into a hot-stamping process that transfers indicia onto uneven surfaces. A pad printing machine or other robotics is used to move the assembly from a position of heating to a position of compressing the ink transfer to the surface of the article.

Reifenmarkierungsvorrichtung

Eine Reifenmarkierungsvorrichtung zum Durchführen einer Markierung an einem Reifen umfasst ein Druckerteil, dass eine Reifenbedruckung durchführen kann, eine Rotationspositions-Einstellrolle, die gegen einen Abschnitt des Reifens anliegt und den Reifen um eine Achse des Reifens rotiert, wenn die Rotationspositions-Einstellrolle rotiert und eine Rotationsantriebseinheit, die die Rotationspositions-Einstellrolle rotiert.

Apparatus for printing onto objects

AUTOMATED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUBLIMATING AN IMAGE ONTO A PRODUCT

An automatic product sublimation process is disclosed allowing for point-of-sale customization of sublimation parameters in a retail environment. A dye sublimation transfer printing system (100, 300) is configured to print one or more images onto transfer media, then position the media onto a substrate (10, 36). A selected product is positioned on top of the media. The system is configured to automatically determine, by a processor, one or more of a temperature and duration of a single thermal cycle to sublimate the one or more images onto the selected product. The determination may be based on properties of the product, characteristics of the images, or both. One or more heating platens (14, 42) engage the transfer media to sublimate the product in a single thermal cycle, wherein at least one of the cycle's temperature and duration match the determined values. The disclosed process improves the quality of the sublimation technique, yet requires no substantive operator training.

INTEGRATED SUBLIMATION TRANSFER PRINTING AND VENDING APPARATUS

A safe, integrated dye sublimation transfer printer apparatus (100, 300) is disclosed, The apparatus is configured to print one or more images onto transfer media, then align the transfer media onto a substrate (10, 36). A selected product to receive the sublimated image is positioned on top of the transfer media, and one or more heating platens (14, 42) then engage the transfer media to sublimate the image. The heating platen is configured to sublimate one or more opposing sides of a product substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle. In some embodiments, the apparatus may be incorporated into a fully-enclosed vending machine (800) to provide on-demand personalized sublimated products and accessories for a consumer.

MARKING MACHINE HOT ROTATING PARTS AND METHOD OF LABELING USING SUCH A MACHINE

마이크로-전사 인쇄를 위한 장치 및 방법들

... 일 양상에서는, 목적지 기판의 수신 표면 상에 반도체 디바이스를 어셈블링하기 위한 시스템 및 방법이 개시된다. 다른 양상에서는, 토포그래픽 특징들을 갖는 목적지 기판 상에 반도체 디바이스를 어셈블링하기 위한 시스템 및 방법이 개시된다. 다른 양상에서는, 반도체 디바이스를 인쇄하기 위한 중력-보조 분리 시스템 및 방법이 개시된다. 다른 양상에서는, 반도체 디바이스들을 인쇄하기 위한 전사 디바이스의 다양한 특징들이 개시된다.

METHOD FOR PRINTING SURFACE OF BATTERY CELL

Disclosed herein is a method of printing information on the surface of a battery cell using a heat transfer machine, the method including unwinding a heat transfer film having an adhesion layer for indicating the information stacked on a release paper from a heat transfer roller, on which the heat transfer film is wound, locating the heat transfer film on one major surface of the battery cell, applying heat and pressure to the heat transfer film to attach the adhesion layer of the heat transfer film to one major surface of the battery cell, and winding the release paper of the heat transfer film on a release paper roller.

PARTICLE CAPTURE USING TRANSFER STAMP

A micro-transfer printing system comprises a source substrate having a substrate surface and components disposed in an array on, over, or in the substrate surface Each component has a component extent in a plane parallel to the substrate surface. A stamp comprises a stamp body and stamp posts extending away from the stamp body disposed in an array over the stamp body. Each of the stamp posts has (i) a post location corresponding to a component location of one of the components when the stamp is disposed in alignment with the source substrate, and (ii) a post surface extent on a distal end of the stamp post. The post surface extent is greater than the component extent.

DEVICE FOR LABELLING CONDUCTORS

Folienprägemaschine

Eine bogenverarbeitende Folienprägemaschine (100) umfasst ein Grundgestell (120), ein von dem Grundgestell getragenes Prägewerk (110), das ein linear hin und her bewegliches Prägefundament (130) und einen mit horizontaler Drehachse oberhalb des Prägefundaments angeordneten Prägezylinder (140) umfasst, und ein Folienwerk (180) mit Steuereinrichtungen zum Transport mindestens einer Prägefolienbahn (170) durch einen während eines Prägeintervalls zwischen dem Prägefundament und dem Prägezylinder gebildeten Prägespalt (145). Der Prägezylinder (140) ist als Zylinder mit einer ersten Greiferleiste (142-1) und einer gegenüber der ersten Greiferleiste umfangsversetzten zweiten Greiferleiste (142-2) ausgebildet. Dem Prägezylinder ist eine Speichertrommel (150) zur Übernahme und Übergabe von Bedruckstoffbögen (B1, B2, B3) zwischen Prägezylinder (140) und Speichertrommel (150) zugeordnet. Es ist eine Höhenverstelleinrichtung mit einem Stellantrieb (138) zur Verstellung der Höhe des Prägefundaments ...

Foil stamping machine

Method and device for transferring a decorative segment of an embossing film

The invention relates to a method for transferring a decorative segment (3d) of an embossing film (3) onto a substrate (2) by means of an embossing stamp (6), wherein the embossing film (3) comprises a carrier film (31) and a transfer layer (33) arranged on the carrier film (31). The method comprises the following steps: a) providing the embossing film (3); b) embossing or pressing at least one compression segment (8v) spaced apart from the edge of the decorative segment (3d) into the transfer layer (33); c) embossing the decorative segment (3d) onto the substrate (2); d) removing the remaining embossing film (3r) from the substrate (2), which has been embossed with the decorative segment (3d). The invention further relates to a device for performing the method.

HOT-STAMPING PRINTING DEVICE

A device (300) for printing a series of elements in the form of sheets, including a platen press (310) capable of depositing, onto each sheet and by stamping between a static platen (320) and a movable platen (330), a colored or metalized film from at least one strip to be stamped (411), as well as a heating member (340) capable of raising any stamping tool secured to the static platen (320) to a given temperature in order for the stamping operation to be carried out under hot conditions within the platen press (310). The heating member (340) is mounted so as to be movable between an operating position, in which the heating member is inserted between the static platen (320) and each stamping tool associated with said static platen (320), and a maintenance position, in which the heating member is positioned outside the platen press 310.

Apparatus and methods for micro-transfer-printing

In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed.

Foil stamping machine

A stamping machine 30 includes a camera 34 and a computer system (10, Fig.3). The computer system (10, Fig.3) includes a display (116, Fig.3). The computer system (10, Fig.3) is configured to capture from the camera 34 an image (605, Fig.3) of the article (31a, Fig.3) prior to the stamping and presents the image on the display (116, Fig.3). A user selects a symbol 32 using the computer system (10, Fig.3) prior to the stamping onto the article (31a, Fig.3). The user using the computer system (10, Fig.3) positions the selected symbol 32 as a displayed symbol superimposed on the image (605, Fig.3) of the article (31a, Fig.3). The stamping machine 30 may be a hot foil stamping machine. The stamping machine 30 may be previously calibrated to perform the stamping positioned on the article (31a, Fig.3) in the same position and orientation as the displayed symbol 32 superimposed on the image (605, Fig.3) of the article (31a, Fig.3).

THERMAL TRANSFER APPARATUS FOR GLASS HAVING DUAL HEAT REFLECTING PLATE

The present invention provides a thermal transfer apparatus for a glass having a dual heat reflecting plate which constructs a dual reflecting structure for a light source of a heater to prevent optical loss and efficiently focus and emit light towards a pressing roller. The thermal transfer apparatus for a glass having a dual heat reflecting plate disposes a transfer sheet and a glass to face each other to tightly press the transfer sheet towards the glass to transfer heat, and comprises: a stage unit to place and fix the glass on an upper portion thereof; a pressing roller unit disposed on an upper side of the stage unit and separated from the stage unit to be heated to a prescribed temperature and vertically move back and forth towards the glass placed on the stage unit to rotate and tightly press the transfer sheet at a prescribed pressure; and a heating unit disposed on an upper side of the pressing roller unit and separated from the pressing roller unit to emit high temperature light to the pressing roller unit to heat the pressing roller unit. The heating unit comprises: a plurality of light emitting heaters arranged at regular intervals to generate and emit high temperature light towards the pressing roller unit; and a dual reflecting means which is disposed in a dual form and corresponds to the light emitting heaters, to which the light generated by the light emitting heaters is emitted, and which focuses the light towards the pressing roller unit.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MICRO-TRANSFER PRINTING

MARKING HEAD AND MARKING DEVICE

광학적 가변 인쇄를 위한 장치 및 방법

... 타겟에 인쇄하기 위한 방법이 제공된다. 방법은 제1 화상을 타겟에 인쇄하는 것을 포함한다. 제1 화상은 금속 재료로 인쇄된다. 방법은 제1 화상 위에서 타겟에 제2 화상을 인쇄하는 것을 또한 포함한다. 제2 화상은 착색된 반투명 재료로 인쇄된다.

Apparatus and methods for micro-transfer-printing

In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed.

Thermal transfer printing machine for printing images on articles by means of a heated pad, particularly for printing images in cavities or recesses

A thermal transfer printing machine with stationary support elements for supporting an article and a thermal transfer assembly vertically movable above the support elements, between a raised rest position and a lowered working position is disclosed. The machine has a surface heated transfer pad, supply and guide devices, a flexible printing ribbon which carries thermally transferable ink images, a position sensor providing electrical signals indicative of the vertical position of the transfer pad and a control unit with a learning phase, said control unit causes a descent run of the thermal transfer assembly, until the transfer pad engages with an article of a predetermined type. The position sensor detects and stores reference data characterizing descent run and the control unit initiates a subsequent descent run towards an article of the same type, comparing the reference data to the current descent run data, and stopping printing when an anomaly is discovered.

Mobile Window Apparatus and A Hot Foil Stamping Device including the Apparatus

The invention relates to a mobile window apparatus and a hot foil stamping device including the apparatus. The mobile window apparatus comprises at least one first window portion, the first window portion movable in a first direction; at least one second window portion movable in a second direction different from the first direction; and an actuating means configured to move the first window and the second window, respectively; wherein said actuating means moves said first window portion and said second window portion between a closed position and an open position, in said open position, said first window portion and said second window portion being spaced apart from each other to form an access opening, and in said closed position, the first window portion and the second window portion are close to each other so as to substantially shield the access opening and to keep a gap between the first window portion and the second window portion for passing through a sheet material for processed ...

Heat press with self-adjusting clamp force

A heat press includes a clutch and a linkage that moves the upper platen relative to the lower platen. A first link is pivotably coupled to the base and pivotably coupled to an intermediate link. The intermediate link can rotate in a first rotational direction from a first rotational position to a second rotational position. A first clutch member can be coupled to the intermediate link. A second clutch member can be mounted to the upper platen for common movement with the upper platen. When the intermediate link is in the first rotational position, the clutch can be disengaged to permit relative movement in the clamping direction between the first and second clutch members. When the intermediate link is in the second rotational position, the clutch can be engaged to inhibit relative movement between the first and second clutch members.

Apparatus for printing onto objects

HEAT PRESS

HOT-STAMPING PRINTING DEVICE

HOT-STAMPING PRINTING DEVICE

A device (300) for printing a series of elements in the form of sheets, including a platen press (310) capable of depositing, onto each sheet and by stamping between a static platen (320) and a movable platen (330), a colored or metalized film from at least one strip to be stamped (411), as well as a heating member (340) capable of raising any stamping tool secured to the static platen (320) to a given temperature in order for the stamping operation to be carried out under hot conditions within the platen press (310). The heating member (340) is mounted so as to be movable between an operating position, in which the heating member is inserted between the static platen (320) and each stamping tool associated with said static platen (320), and a maintenance position, in which the heating member is positioned outside the platen press 310.

PRINTED MATTER FOIL STAMPING SYSTEM, FOIL STAMPING PRINT CONTROL METHOD, AND FOIL STAMPING PRINT CONTROL PROGRAM

A printed matter foil stamping system includes: a printing device that forms a toner layer or an ink layer on a paper sheet in accordance with print data; and a foil stamping device that performs foil stamping on the toner layer or the ink layer, wherein the printing device or a control device that controls the printing device includes a hardware processor that generates print data capable of forming a portion in which a thickness of the toner layer or the ink layer is relatively large and a portion in which the thickness is relatively small in an area in which foil stamping is to be performed, and, in accordance with the print data, the printing device forms the toner layer or the ink layer having a portion with a relatively large thickness and a portion with a relatively small thickness on the paper sheet.

DIE-TO-WAFER BONDING UTILIZING MICRO-TRANSFER PRINTING

Described herein is a die-to-wafer bonding process that utilizes micro-transfer printing to transfer die from a source wafer onto an intermediate handle wafer. The resulting intermediate handle wafer structure can then be bonded die-down onto the target wafer, followed by removal of only the intermediate handle wafer, leaving the die in place bonded to the target wafer.

Apparel straightener for heat transfer printing

An apparel straightener for screen printing comprises a curvilinear unit of plexiglass or similar material having a plurality of fastening apertures and covered edge configured to removably secure to a screen-printing press.

Medium issuance system and medium issuance method

There is provided a medium issuance system which can easily transfer print on an intermediate transfer sheet to a polycarbonate transfer medium. The medium issuance system 50 includes an intermediate transfer sheet supply section 52 for supplying an intermediate transfer sheet 53 to a polycarbonate transfer medium 1, and a hot stamp 55 for heating and pressing the intermediate transfer sheet 53 to transfer print 10A, 10C on the intermediate transfer sheet 53 to the transfer medium 1. The hot stamp 55 heats and presses the intermediate transfer sheet 53 at a temperature of not less than 120° C. and not more than 200° C., and at a pressure of not less than 0.1 kgf/cm2and not more than 1000 kgf/cm2.

Heat press

A heat press (10) including a body (11), a heat plate (18), a handle (16), a cover (12), a control compartment (14) and an insulation portion (25). The body (11) includes a first end (1) and a second end (2). The heat plate (18) is located proximate the first end (1) of the body (11) and is configured to engage ironable materials (3). The handle (16) is located proximate the second end (2) of the body (11) and is configured to withstand forces (4) from a user. The cover (12) covers a portion of the body (11) and the handle (16). The control compartment (14) includes an electrical circuit (15), controls (19) and a display (17). The control compartment (14) is spaced away from and is at least indirectly electrically coupled to the heat plate (18). The insulation portion (25) is positioned between the control compartment (14) and the heat plate (18). The insulation portion (25) includes a first layer of insulating material (26).

Printing on to a 3-dimensional article

A process for printing on to a 3 -dimensional article is described. An image is printed on to a first side of a stretchable carrier membrane having a first side and a second side. The membrane is mounted in a plane within a frame between a heating chamber defined on one side of the membrane, and an article receiving chamber defined on the other side of the membrane. A 3 -dimensional article to be printed is placed on to a generally flat platen positioned generally parallel to the said plane, optionally with a nest for the article thereon, within the article receiving chamber. A thermo- and vacuum- forming step is performed in which there is relative movement of the platen with respect to the membrane in a direction perpendicularly to the said plane to bring the article into register with the image printed on the membrane and to carry the article into intimate contact with the membrane through the said plane into the heating chamber. A source of vacuum is applied to the membrane from the ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MICRO-TRANSFER PRINTING

Advanced-shaft transition device and hot foil stamping and die-cutting equipment

Heat Press

A heat press including a body, a heat plate, a handle, a cover, a control compartment and an insulation portion. The body includes a first end and a second end. The heat plate is located proximate the first end of the body and is configured to engage ironable materials. The handle is located proximate the second end of the body and is configured to withstand forces from a user. The cover covers a portion of the body and the handle. The control compartment includes an electrical circuit, controls and a display. The control compartment is spaced away from and is at least indirectly electrically coupled to the heat plate. The insulation portion is positioned between the control compartment and the heat plate. The insulation portion includes a first layer of insulating material.

A DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR CLAMPINGLY POSITIONING A HEAT TRANSFER SHEET AROUND A SUBSTRATE

The invention relates to a method and a device for clampingly holding against a substrate (), for example a drinking cup, a heat transfer sheet () using a clamping sheet (), the method comprising the steps of:—providing a device () with a substrate holder () for clampingly holding the substrate ();—providing a clamping sheet () with a width and a length, said length being measured between longitudinal ends of the clamping sheet (), and wherein at the longitudinal ends of the clamping sheet () coupling means () are provided,—positioning in catch means () of a positioning device the coupling means () for keeping the clamping sheet () in a first position; especially wherein the method further comprises the steps of:—positioning on the clamping sheet () a heat transfer sheet () wherein a layer comprising a transferrable ink is to be directed towards the substrate ();—positioning against each other the substrate () and the heat transfer sheet ();—moving along the substrate the coupling means () and at least partially extending the clamping sheet (); and—moving towards each other the coupling means () that are provided at respective ends of. the clamping sheet () for clamping the heat transfer sheet () in a second position against the substrate () wherein the clamping sheet () has a substantially maximum extension. 115-. (canceled)17. The method according to claim 16 , further comprising the step of mutually coupling the coupling means.18. The method according to claim 16 , further comprising the step of positioning in the second position on both sides of a support member of the substrate the coupling means that are positioned at opposite longitudinal ends of the clamping sheet.19. A method for transferring an image from a heat transfer sheet to a substrate claim 16 , comprising the steps of performing the method according to and further comprising the steps of mutually coupling coupling means that are positioned at opposite longitudinal ends of the clamping sheet and ...

DEVICE FOR GUIDING STRIPS FOR A STAMPING MACHINE

System und Verfahren zum Verändern einer Verweilzeit in einer Wabenplattenpresse

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Folienprägepresse, aufweisend eine pneumatische Kupplung, die an einem Antriebsschwungrad befestigt ist; eine Originalbremse, die an einem Nichtantriebsschwungrad befestigt ist; eine Antriebswelle, die das Antriebsschwungrad mit dem Nichtantriebsschwungrad verbindet; und einen einpoligen Pneumatikumschalter, der mit der pneumatischen Kupplung und der Originalbremse verbunden ist, wobei nur eines von der Bremse oder der Kupplung gleichzeitig unter Druck gesetzt ist, und wobei der Pneumatikschalter einen Druckzustand und einen drucklosen Zustand bestimmt.

A mobile window apparatus and a hot foil stamping device including the apparatus

Adhesive tape cutting apparatus

The disclosure discloses an adhesive tape cutting apparatus. The apparatus includes a feeding roller configured to feed an adhesive tape, a guide plate configured to contact and guide a surface of the other side end of the adhesive tape, a movable blade configured to advance from the adhesive layer and cut the adhesive tape, disposed below the guide plate so that a blade edge of the movable plate vertically faces the guide plate, a travel mechanism for causing the movable blade to travel along the tape width direction along the guide plate, and a movable blade support device configured to support the movable blade with respect to the travel mechanism in the manner that the movable blade slopes so that the blade edge presses the adhesive tape to the guide plate in the travel direction along the tape width.

Apparatus and methods for micro-transfer-printing

In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLD-STAMPING ONTO THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for cold-stamping onto a three-dimensional object. In a first step, an adhesive is applied to the object at a first workstation. In a second step, a transfer film is pressed onto the object by a pressing device at a second workstation. At the same time, the adhesive is cured at the second workstation. As a result, the decorative material of the transfer film adheres to the object at the positions on the object which are provided with adhesive. If, following this, the transfer film is removed from the three-dimensional object after being pressed on, the decorative material remains on the object at the desired positions. At the positions at which in the first step no adhesive has been applied to the object, the decorative material does not adhere to the object but rather remains on the carrier film of the transfer film. 1. A method for cold-stamping a three-dimensional object , wherein the object is held either rotatably around an axis of rotation or is firmly fixed by a holding device , the method comprising:applying an adhesive to the object at a first work station, andpressing a transfer film comprising a decorative layer and a carrier film onto the object by a pressing device at a second work station, wherein the adhesive is simultaneously cured.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the pressing of the transfer film onto the object comprises:rotating the object around the axis of rotation;guiding the transfer film tangentially with respect to an outer periphery of the object; andpressing the transfer film onto the object along a contact line between the object and transfer film by the pressing device.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the pressing device is moved such that a surface speed of the pressing device corresponds to a surface speed of the object claim 1 , and wherein the transfer film is moved such that the surface speed of the transfer film corresponds to the surface speed of the object.4. ...

Apparatus and methods for micro-transfer-printing

In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed.

MULTI-LAYER TETHERS FOR MICRO-TRANSFER PRINTING

A micro-device structure comprises a source substrate comprising sacrificial portions laterally spaced apart by anchors. Each sacrificial portion is exposed through an opening. A micro-device is disposed on each sacrificial portion and laterally attached to an anchor by a multi-layer tether. In certain embodiments, a micro-device structure is constructed by providing the source substrate, disposing micro-devices on each sacrificial portion, depositing a first tether layer over at least a portion of the source substrate and the micro-device, depositing a second tether layer over the first tether layer, and patterning the first tether layer and the second tether layer to form (i) a multi-layer tether for each of the micro-devices such that the multi-layer tether laterally attaches the micro-device to one of the anchors, and (ii) an opening exposing each of the sacrificial portions. 117-. (canceled)18. A method of making a micro-device structure , comprising:providing a source substrate comprising sacrificial portions spaced apart by anchors;disposing micro-devices in association with the source substrate such that each of the micro-devices is disposed exclusively on, in, or over one of the sacrificial portions;depositing a first tether layer over at least a portion of the source substrate and the micro-devices;depositing a second tether layer over the first tether layer, the first tether layer thicker than the second tether layer; andpatterning the first tether layer and the second tether layer to form (i) a corresponding multi-layer tether for each of the micro-devices such that the corresponding multi-layer tether laterally attaches the micro-device to one of the anchors, and (ii) an opening exposing each of the sacrificial portions,wherein after the patterning (i) the first tether layer extends over at least a portion of each of the micro-devices, (ii) the second tether layer extends over at least a portion of each of the micro-devices, or (iii) the first tether ...

FOIL STAMPING SYSTEM, FOIL STAMPING CONTROL METHOD, AND FOIL STAMPING CONTROL PROGRAM

A foil stamping system includes a foil stamping apparatus capable of arranging and mounting a plurality of foil rolls about a direction orthogonal to a sheet feeding direction for forming a foil image by applying an adhesive on the sheet and stamping foil thereon, and a hardware processor, wherein the hardware processor includes: a foil roil information acquisitor that acquires foil roll information from the foil stamping apparatus; a job information acquisitor that receives and analyzes a job, and acquires job information; and an instructor that specifies a foil roll on the basis of the foil roll information and the job information transmits data for designating the region to be applied to the foil stamping apparatus, and instructs the foil stamping apparatus to perform foil stamping by the specified foil roll. 1. A foil stamping system comprising a foil stamping apparatus capable of arranging and mounting a plurality of foil rolls about a direction orthogonal to a sheet feeding direction of a sheet in plane of the sheet and directed for forming a foil image by applying an adhesive on the sheet and stamping foil thereon , and a hardware processor ,wherein the hardware processor includes:a foil roll information acquisitor that acquires foil roll information including position, width, and the amount of remaining foil of each of the foil rolls from the foil stamping apparatus;a job information acquisitor that receives and analyzes a job, and acquires job information including size of a sheet used for processing the job, and position and size of a region to be applied with the adhesive in order to form the foil image based on the job on the sheet; andan instructor that specifies a foil roll having the amount of remaining foil equal to or longer than the region to be applied in the sheet feeding direction and with a width equal to or larger than the region to be applied in the axial direction from the foil rolls on the basis of the foil roll information and the job ...

Apparatuses and methods for optically variable printing

A method is provided for printing to a target. The method includes printing a first image to the target. The first image is printed with a metallic material. The method also includes printing a second image to the target over the first image. The second image is printed with a colored semi-transparent material.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MICRO-TRANSFER-PRINTING

In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed. 1. (canceled)2. A method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate by micro-transfer printing , the method comprising:providing the semiconductor device formed on a native substrate;contacting a top surface of the semiconductor device with a conformable transfer device having a contact surface, wherein contact between the contact surface and the top surface of the semiconductor device at least temporarily binds the semiconductor device to the conformable transfer device;separating the semiconductor device from the native substrate such that the contact surface of the conformable transfer device has the semiconductor device disposed thereon with the semiconductor device released from the native substrate;contacting the semiconductor device disposed on the contact surface with the receiving surface of the destination substrate; andheating the transfer device and separating the contact surface of the conformable transfer device from the semiconductor device, thereby micro-transfer printing the semiconductor device onto the receiving surface of the destination substrate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the heat is provided by a heating element.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the heating element is disposed on a side of the destination substrate opposite the receiving surface.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the heating element a non-contact thermal source that does not make direct physical contact with the destination ...

Universal Heat Press Machine

A universal heat press machine includes an adjustable supporting frame having, a main body, an actuating handle assembly, and a heat pressing assembly. The heat press assembly includes a first pressing member attaching on the actuating handle assembly, and a second pressing member suspendedly extending from a lower portion of the main body to define an operational space. When the heat pressing assembly is in a heat press position, an imprinting surface of the work piece is arranged to rest on the second pressing member while other parts of the work piece is allowed to temporarily accommodate in the operational space. The first pressing member is pivotally moved to bias against the second pressing member and the imprinting surface of the work piece for imprinting the graphics on the imprinting surface.

Heat transfer device

In a heat transfer device, a holder holds a presser such that a portion of the presser protrudes downward. At a position where a holding portion of the holder that is holding the presser is above an inspection surface, a first height at which a foil transfer tool collides against the inspection surface is measured. At a position where the holding portion of the holder is outward of the inspection surface and a portion of a bottom end of the holder other than the holding portion is above the inspection surface, a second height at which the foil transfer tool collides against the inspection surface is measured. If a difference between the first height and the second height is smaller than a predetermined difference, it is determined that the holder is not holding the presser.

FOIL STAMPING MECHANISM

The disclosure discloses a foil stamping mechanism, which includes a base and a lifting seat, wherein a plurality of stamping molds are arranged between the base and the lifting seat, an aluminum foil driving mechanism is arranged above the stamping mold, the aluminum foil driving mechanism includes a connecting plate, a monitoring device is installed on one side of the connecting plate. According to the disclosure, a pattern on an electrochemical aluminum foil can be precisely stamped to a corresponding position on a film roll. 1. A foil stamping mechanism , comprising a base and a lifting seat , and a power rod fixed on the lifting seat and passing through a through hole of the base , wherein a plurality of groups of stamping molds are arranged between the base and the lifting seat , an aluminum foil driving mechanism is arranged above the stamping mold , the aluminum foil driving mechanism comprises a connecting plate , the connecting plate is provided with an aluminum foil release roller , a collecting roller and a plurality of guiding rollers , the aluminum foil release roller is connected with a magnetic powder brake , and the collecting roller is connected with a servo motor , wherein a monitoring device is installed on one side of the connecting plate , the monitoring device includes a photoelectric switch , the photoelectric switch is capable of being movably installed on a guide rod through a sliding sleeve , the guide rod is fixedly connected with a lifting block through a connecting block , the lifting block is sleeved on a sliding rod , two ends of the sliding rod are fixedly connected with a mounting block , the mounting block is fixedly connected with the connecting plate , and the mounting block is provided with a vertical screw stem to adjust lifting of the lifting block.2. The foil stamping mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein a light barrier and round rods are installed on the connecting block in front of the photoelectric switch claim 1 , two ...

HOT STAMPING FOR DECORATING A PART OF A VEHICLE BODY

The device for hot stamping a part of a vehicle body is provided. The device includes a strip including a carrier film and a decorative film; at least one motorized arm capable of moving; at least one head mounted movably in rotation on one end of the arm, the head comprising pressure means capable of applying pressure on the strip; and means for unwinding the strip in front of the head. 1. Device for hot stamping a part of a vehicle body , characterized in that it comprises:a strip comprising a carrier film and a decorative film;at least one motorized arm capable of moving;at least one head mounted movably in rotation on one end of the arm, the head comprising pressure means capable of applying pressure on the strip; andmeans for unwinding the strip in front of the head.2. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative film comprises several decorative patterns that follow one another along the decorative film claim 1 , at least one of the decorative patterns having a shape and/or a color and/or a texture that is different from the other decorative patterns.3. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure means are capable of pressing the strip against the part of a vehicle body.4. Device according to claim 3 , wherein the pressure means are capable of being movable in rotation or in translation while applying pressure to the strip.5. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the head is removably mounted on the arm.6. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the device further comprises at least two motorized arms and at least two heads claim 1 , the arms each carrying a respective head.7. Device according to claim 5 , wherein the head further comprises at least one of: a unwinding means and the strip.8. Device according to claim 7 , wherein the unwinding means are made up of a pair of rollers claim 7 , and the pair of rollers being a first pair and the strip being a first strip claim 7 , the head further comprises at least one second pair of rollers capable ...

Hardtop Gazebo And A Process Used In The Making Thereof

A hardtop gazebo and a process used in the making of the hardtop gazebo are disclosed herein. The hardtop gazebo includes a plurality of corner support members; a plurality of crossbeam members, at least some of the crossbeam members configured to be connected between a pair of the plurality of corner support members; a plurality of roof frame members, at least some of the roof frame members configured to be circumferentially spaced apart from one another so as to form a supporting structure for a roof of the hardtop gazebo; and a plurality of connecting members. The process used in the making of the hardtop gazebo includes applying a heat transfer paper with a particular print pattern to primed outer surfaces of one or more components of the hardtop gazebo.

Thermal Transfer Printing Machine For Printing Images On Articles By Means Of A Heated Pad, Particularly For Printing Images In Cavities Or Recesses

The machine (1) comprises: a stationary frame structure (2), wherein support elements (8-12) are provided for supporting an article (A) on which an image (I) is to be printed; a thermal transfer assembly (20) which is vertically movable relative to the frame structure (2), above the support elements (8-12), between a raised rest position and a lowered working position, and includes a transfer pad (21) having an active surface (21a) which is heated in operation; and supply and guide devices (23-36) arranged to advance, along a predetermined path extending in part between the active surface (21a) of the transfer pad (21) and the support elements (8-12), a flexible printing ribbon (N) which on a side thereof carries, at predetermined intervals, images (I) formed of a thermally transferable ink. The machine (1) further comprises a position sensor (80) arranged to provide electrical signals indicative of the vertical position of the transfer pad (21), and a control unit (14) arranged to carry out a learning phase wherein the control unit (14) causes a descent run of the thermal transfer assembly (20), until the transfer pad (21) is brought into engagement with an article (A) of a predetermined type positioned on the support elements (8-12), and through the position sensor (80) detects and then stores reference data characterizing such descent run, and a subsequent printing phase, wherein the control unit (14) causes a subsequent descent run of the thermal transfer assembly (20) towards and up to an article (A) of the same type positioned on the support elements (8-12), detecting and comparing with said reference data the corresponding data that characterize the current descent run, and stopping the printing phase when the comparison between these data is indicative of an anomaly in the current descent run.

Low profile heat transfer press

A heat press includes a lower platen and an upper swing arm attached to a base, and an upper platen having a heater therein. The upper platen is coupled to the upper swing arm via a piston rod, and operable via a linkage. The linkage includes a coupler linked between the upper swing arm and a print handle and includes an input link that rotationally couples the print handle to the piston rod such that a motion of the print handle moves the piston rod up or down. The heat press includes a control housing that is electrically coupled to the heater. The upper swing arm is operable to swing the upper platen away from the lower platen when not in contact with the lower platen. The control housing remains in a stationary position regardless of a position of the upper swing arm.

TEXTILE DIGITAL PRINTING MACHINE

The present invention provides a textile digital printing machine including: a conveying device; a platen which conveys a textile along with the conveying device; a treatment liquid machine, a drying module, a pressing module and a printing module which are arranged successively along a conveying path of the textile. The treatment liquid machine includes a plurality of spray heads for spraying the treatment liquid onto the textile. The drying module is configured to heat the textile which has been sprayed with the treatment liquid, so that the treatment liquid is absorbed by the textile. The pressing module is configured to press the textile to keep the textile flat and heat the platen. The printing module is configured to spray ink onto the textile to thereby print patterns thereon. The heated platen is configured to dry the ink so that the ink is absorbed by the textile. 1. A textile digital printing machine including a conveying device and a platen connected to the conveying device and conveying a textile along with movement of the conveying device , wherein the textile digital printing machine including a treatment liquid machine , a drying module , a pressing module and a printing module arranged successively along a conveying path of the textile;the treatment liquid machine includes a plurality of spray heads configured to spray treatment liquid onto the textile;the drying module is configured to heat the textile which has been sprayed with the treatment liquid, so that the treatment liquid is absorbed by the textile;the pressing module is configured to press the textile to keep the textile flat and heat the platen;the printing module is configured to spray ink onto the textile to thereby print patterns thereon;the heated platen is configured to dry the ink so that the ink is absorbed by the textile.2. The textile digital printing machine of claim 1 , wherein the treatment liquid machine includes:a slide rail disposed in parallel to the platen;a treatment ...

DEVICE FOR PRINTING AN OBJECT WITH A FOIL

Disclosed is a device for printing an object with a foil, which device includes a needle block with needles that can be heated, a control unit that can determine and set which needles are heated at which moment. The device is also provided with a roller that is positioned rotatably and which can guide the object, when placed on the roller, under the needle block. 123146561102105. Device for printing an object () with a foil () , which device () comprises a needle block () with needles () that can be heated , a control unit () that can determine and set which needles () are heated at which moment , wherein the device () is also provided with a roller () that is positioned rotatably and which can guide the object () , when placed on the roller () , under the needle block ().2510. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the needle block () is located opposite the roller ().3410. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the needle block () is only movable away and toward the roller ().410. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the roller () is powered.511111210a,b. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the device () is provided with a collapsible or removable guide plate () that will guide an object () to be printed over the roller ().6184334. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the device () is provided with two drums () on either side of the needle block () on which foil () can be rolled and unrolled respectively claim 1 , whereby this foil () passes along or over the needle block ().71010. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the roller () is provided with an anti-slip coating or cover or that the roller () itself is made of an anti-slip material.811010. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the device () is provided with two rollers () that are positioned rotatably and next to each other claim 1 , whereby the rollers () extend with their axes parallel to each other.9410. Device according to claim 2 , wherein the needle block () is only movable away and toward the ...

SPRING-BIASED TRANSFER PRESS

A heat press having a spring-mounted platen for foil transfers that can accommodate minor variations in garment thickness and produce a high quality foil transfer. The heat press generally comprises a rectangular frame having opposing sides, a plurality of trusses straddling and overarching the frame, and an electrically-heated platen suspended inside the frame. The platen is backed by a reinforcing member. Each truss carries a pair of opposed damping pins which are affixed to the truss, and are slidably inserted down through the reinforcing member and platen, held captive there beneath. A compression spring is mounted on each of the damping pins between said the respective truss and reinforcing member. This provides the platen with a limited degree of freedom to float against the bias of said compression springs compensate for and accommodate minor variations in garment thickness. 1a rectangular frame having opposing ends and opposing sides defining an aperture;a plurality of trusses overarching said frame;an electrically-heated platen suspended inside the aperture of said frame;a reinforcing member atop said platen;a pair of opposed damping pins slidably traversing said reinforcing member platen, and each of said plurality of trusses on opposite sides of said frame, anda compression spring mounted on each of said damping, pins between said plurality of trusses and said reinforcing member;whereby said platen has a limited degree of freedom to float against the bias of said compression springs compensate for and accommodate minor variations in garment thickness.. A heat press for foil transfers, comprising: The present application derives priority from U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61/906,182 filed 19 Nov. 2013.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates generally to silk-screening and, more particularly, to an improved heat press for thermally transferring various transfers including foil onto garments.2. Description of the BackgroundHot stamp ...

Modular sublimation printing apparatus

A safe, integrated dye sublimation printer apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to print one or more images. In some embodiments, the apparatus may be incorporated into a fully-enclosed vending machine, equipped with one or more product storage containers, to provide on-demand personalized sublimated products and accessories for a consumer.

AUTOMATED SIMULTANEOUS MULTIPLE ARTICLE SUBLIMATION PRINTING PROCESS AND APPARATUS

A process and apparatus for sublimating images onto two or more products substantially simultaneously are disclosed. Software components are configured to receive input of a desired number of products to sublimate, and then determine a spatial arrangement of the printed images to sublimate the desired number of products substantially simultaneously. The apparatus is configured to print the images according to the spatial arrangement. The apparatus is configured, using a control, to sublimate multiple products substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle. 1. A computer-implemented automated method for simultaneously sublimating images on two or more products using an apparatus including an interface device containing one or more processors , comprising:prompting the user, via the interface device, to indicate a desired number of products to sublimate;receiving, via the interface device, one or more digital image files representing an image selected by the user for sublimating onto the products;presenting to the user, via the interface device, information relating to pricing of the desired products;determining, via the one or more processors, a spatial arrangement of the images for sublimation upon the user's desired number of products to be sublimated;positioning the desired number of products on a substrate in a manner corresponding to the determined spatial arrangement;configuring, via the one or more processors, a single thermal cycle such that the images will be sublimated substantially simultaneously onto each one of the desired number of products in a single thermal cycle; andsublimating at least one image onto each of the desired number of products using the configured single thermal cycle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the interface device includes a memory storing a lookup table claim 1 , and determining the spatial arrangement constitutes inputting the type and number of products to be sublimated into the lookup table and printing the images ...

System and method of varying dwell time in a honeycomb plate press

A system and method of increasing a dwell time in a foil stamping press is provided. The dwell time is readily adjusted on the fly by the user for a given operating rate. A timer is used to adjust the press to stop on top dead center with changes in images per hour. An air clutch and an original equipment air brake are used in tandem to provide the desired dwell time. A pair of timers governs a pneumatic switch for control of the air clutch and the air brake. The present system and method increase die image area capacity as compared to conventional foil stamping presses. The increased dwell time of the present system and method yield a flawless foil stamped image for an impression pressure less than that required in a conventional machine for a given die, mounted at a given height upon a stationary platen, and at a given temperature.

Out-of-sequence retransfer printing

Systems and methods for performing retransfer printing on substrates such as plastic card-shaped substrates. Printing is first performed in at least first and second separate transfer areas on the retransfer film. The retransfer film is then advanced to a retransfer station where the printed transfer areas are transferred to the substrate in a sequence that differs from the sequence in which the printed transfer areas were printed.

Sublimation Over Print

Aspects are directed to printing a garment and include a method having steps of providing a fabric panel containing polyester, applying an ink layer to a first area of the fabric panel, curing the ink layer, and applying a sublimation dye to the first area and a different second area of the fabric panel. Application of the sublimation dye causes the first area and the second area to have different color saturations. Other aspects include a garment with a fabric panel containing polyester that has a first surface with a first area and a different second area. The garment also includes an ink layer on the first surface and located at the first area and a sublimation dye absorbed by a portion of the fabric panel at the second area and on a surface of the ink layer at the first area. 1. A garment comprising:a fabric panel comprised of at least 50% polyester and having a first surface, a first area on the first surface and, a second area on the first surface;an ink layer located at the first area on the first surface, the ink layer having an ink surface distal to the fabric panel on the first surface; anda sublimation dye located at the first area and the second area of the fabric panel, wherein the sublimation dye is absorbed by at least a portion of the fabric panel at the second area and is on at least the ink surface at the first area.2. The garment of further comprising two or more ink layers located at the first surface claim 1 , the two or more ink layers having an ink surface distal to the fabric panel on the first surface.3. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the fabric panel further comprises a first color saturation at the first area and a second color saturation at the second area that is different than the first color saturation.4. The garment of claim 3 , wherein the ink layer comprises a polyurethane-based ink.5. The garment of claim 3 , wherein the ink layer comprises a non-polyurethane based ink.6. A method of printing a garment claim 3 , the method ...

PRINTING ON TO A 3-DIMENSIONAL ARTICLE

A process for printing on to a 3-dimensional article is described. An image is printed on to a first side of a stretchable carrier membrane having a first side and a second side. The membrane is mounted in a plane within a frame between a heating chamber defined on one side of the membrane, and an article receiving chamber defined on the other side of the membrane. A 3-dimensional article to be printed is placed on to a generally flat platen positioned generally parallel to the said plane, optionally with a nest for the article thereon, within the article receiving chamber. A thermo- and vacuum-forming step is performed in which there is relative movement of the platen with respect to the membrane in a direction perpendicularly to the said plane to bring the article into register with the image printed on the membrane and to carry the article into intimate contact with the membrane through the said plane into the heating chamber. A source of vacuum is applied to the membrane from the said other side, and heat is applied to the membrane from the said one side at a first temperature sufficient to soften the membrane, whereby the membrane is thermo- and vacuum-wrapped at least partially about the article with the membrane in intimate contact with surface details of the article. A dye-diffusion step is performed in which infra-red radiation is applied to the article with the membrane wrapped therearound using at least two infra-red sources to heat the membrane and underlying surface of the article over substantially a half-spherical solid angle uniformly to a temperature in excess of the first temperature and for a time sufficient to cause the printed image to diffuse into the surface of the article but insufficient to damage the article. 1. A process for printing on to a 3-dimensional article , the process comprising the steps of: printing an image on to a first side of a stretchable carrier membrane having a first side and a second side; mounting the said membrane in ...

HEAT PRESS WITH SELF-ADJUSTING CLAMP FORCE

A heat press includes a clutch and a linkage that moves the upper platen relative to the lower platen from a first position to a second position. The distance between the upper and lower platen is less in the second position than in the first position. The clutch is coupled to the linkage and mounted to the upper platen. The clutch is configured to adjust the distance between the upper and lower platens in the second position in response to movement of the upper platen from the first position to the second position being impeded by a work piece positioned between the lower platen and the upper platen. 1. A heat press comprising:a base;a lower platen mounted to the base;an upper platen;a linkage configured to move the upper platen relative to the lower platen along a clamping direction between a first platen position and a second platen position wherein the upper platen is spaced apart from the lower platen a lesser distance than when in the first platen position, the linkage including a first link member pivotably coupled to the base, and a first intermediate link member pivotably coupled to the first link member and configured to rotate in a first rotational direction from a first rotational position to a second rotational position in response to movement of the first link; anda clutch including a first clutch member and a second clutch member, the first clutch member being coupled to the first intermediate link member, the second clutch member being mounted to the upper platen for movement in the clamping direction with the upper platen;wherein when the first intermediate link member is in the first rotational position, the clutch is disengaged to permit relative movement in the clamping direction between the first and second clutch members, and when the first intermediate link member is in the second rotational position, the clutch is engaged to inhibit relative movement in the clamping direction between the first and second clutch members.2. The heat press of ...

MULTI-LAYER TETHERS FOR MICRO-TRANSFER PRINTING

A micro-device structure comprises a source substrate comprising sacrificial portions laterally spaced apart by anchors. Each sacrificial portion is exposed through an opening. A micro-device is disposed on each sacrificial portion and laterally attached to an anchor by a multi-layer tether. In certain embodiments, a micro-device structure is constructed by providing the source substrate, disposing micro-devices on each sacrificial portion, depositing a first tether layer over at least a portion of the source substrate and the micro-device, depositing a second tether layer over the first tether layer, and patterning the first tether layer and the second tether layer to form (i) a multi-layer tether for each of the micro-devices such that the multi-layer tether laterally attaches the micro-device to one of the anchors, and (ii) an opening exposing each of the sacrificial portions. 1. A micro-device structure , comprising:a source substrate comprising sacrificial portions laterally spaced apart by anchors, wherein at least a portion of each of the sacrificial portions is exposed through an opening; anda micro-device disposed exclusively in direct contact with each of the sacrificial portions and laterally attached to one of the anchors by a multi-layer tether.2. The micro-device structure of claim 1 , wherein the multi-layer tether is a bilayer tether consisting essentially of two tether layers.3. The micro-device structure of claim 1 , wherein the multi-layer tether comprises an oxide claim 1 , a nitride claim 1 , or both an oxide and a nitride.4. The micro-device structure of claim 3 , wherein the multi-layer tether comprises a first tether layer comprising silicon dioxide and a second tether layer comprising silicon nitride.5. The micro-device structure of claim 4 , wherein the first tether layer of silicon dioxide is disposed between the second tether layer of silicon nitride and the sacrificial portion.6. The micro-device structure of claim 1 , wherein the multi- ...

ADVANCE-SHAFT TRANSITION APPARATUS AND HOT FOIL STAMPING AND DIE-CUTTING EQUIPMENT

The present invention relates to an advance shaft transition apparatus for sheet processing equipment, which comprising: a plurality of advance shafts for feeding foils, the plurality of advance shafts being arranged along a horizontal direction; an advance shaft supporting frame, the advance shaft supporting frame supporting the ends of the advance shafts so that the advance shafts can freely rotate; and a lifting means, the lifting means is provided with a driving means and a transmission mechanism, the lifting means is connected to the advance shaft supporting frame to enable the advance shafts to move between a first position and a second position, at the first position, the advance shafts is operably rotated to feed the foil, and at the second position, the advance shafts being lifted up from the first position to leave a position where the foil can be fed. 1. An advance shaft transition apparatus in a hot foil stamping device , the advance shaft transition apparatus comprising:at least one advance shaft for feeding foils to a stamping area;advance shaft supporting means, the advance shaft supporting means supporting at least part of at least one advance shaft in a manner that the at least one advance shaft can rotate; andlifting means connected to the advance shaft supporting means to enable the at least one advance shaft to move between a first position and a second position, whereinat the first position, the at least one advance shaft is in an operation position, andat the second position, the at least one advance shaft is in a non-operation position to give access to an operation area.2. The advance shaft transition apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the advance shaft supporting means comprise a frame claim 1 , supporting the at least one advance shaft at its extremities.3. The advance shaft transition apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the lifting means comprise a handle claim 1 , driving means and/or transmission means.4. The advance shaft ...

BLOWING MEANS UNIT AND HOT FOIL STAMPING AND DIE-CUTTING DEVICE

The present invention relates to a blowing means unit and a hot foil stamping and die-cutting device. The blowing means unit fora hot foil stamping device, comprising: a blowing means having a blowing part configured to inject a gas stream to a location of foil material to separate foil and a supporting part for supporting the blowing part; supporting means supporting the blowing means; and lifting means connected to the supporting means for moving the blowing means between a first position and a second position, in the first position, the blowing part of the blowing means is at a working level, and in the second position, the blowing means is at a non-working level to give access to an operation area. 1. A blowing means unit for a hot foil stamping device , comprising:a blowing means having a blowing part and a supporting part, the blowing part being configured to inject a gas stream to a location of foil material to separate foil, the supporting part supporting the blowing part;supporting means supporting the blowing means; andlifting means connected to the supporting means for moving the blowing means between a first position and a second position,in the first position, the blowing part of the blowing means is at a working level, and in the second position, the blowing means is at a non-working level to give access to an operation area.2. The blowing means unit according to claim 1 , wherein the blowing means unit further comprises displacement means provided between the blowing means and the supporting means for displacing the blowing means with respect to the supporting means between a projection position and a retracting position.3. The blowing means unit according to claim 2 , wherein the lifting means is configured to lift and lower the blowing means when the blowing means is disposed in the retracting position.4. The blowing means unit according to claim 2 , wherein the displacement means includes a first slider and a second slider that are slidely mated ...

Automatic sublimated product customization system and process

An automatic product sublimation process is disclosed allowing for point-of-sale customization of sublimation parameters in a retail environment. A dye sublimation transfer printing system is configured to print one or more images onto transfer media, then position the media onto a substrate. A selected product is positioned on top of the media. The system is configured to automatically determine, by a processor, one or more of a temperature and duration of a single thermal cycle to sublimate the one or more images onto the selected product. The determination may be based on properties of the product, characteristics of the images, or both. One or more heating platens engage the transfer media to sublimate the product in a single thermal cycle, wherein at least one of the cycle's temperature and duration match the determined values. The disclosed process improves the quality of the sublimation technique, yet requires no substantive operator training.

Integrated sublimation transfer printing apparatus

A safe, integrated dye sublimation transfer printer apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to print one or more images onto transfer media, then align the transfer media onto a substrate. A selected product to receive the sublimated image is positioned on top of the transfer media, and one or more heating platens then engage the transfer media to sublimate the image. The heating platen is configured to sublimate one or more opposing sides of a product substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle. In some embodiments, the apparatus may be incorporated into a fully-enclosed vending machine to provide on-demand personalized sublimated products and accessories for a consumer.

Modular sublimation transfer printing apparatus

A safe, integrated dye sublimation transfer printer apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to print one or more images onto transfer media, then align the transfer media onto a substrate. A selected product to receive the sublimated image is positioned on top of the transfer media, and the apparatus brings the transfer media and one or more heating platens into contact to sublimate the image. The heating platen is configured to sublimate one or more opposing sides of a product substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle. In some embodiments, the apparatus may be incorporated into a fully-enclosed vending machine to provide on-demand personalized sublimated products and accessories for a consumer.

Semi-automated sublimation printing apparatus

A dye sublimation apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to either print one or more images onto transfer media, or to print images directly onto products. A selected product to receive the image(s) is positioned on a platen configured to receive one or more types of such products into channels matching those products' dimensions. Proper positioning of the transfer media (or the product, when directly printed) is facilitated by aligning fiducial markers printed on the transfer media and/or product with one or more lights disposed on the platen. The apparatus comprises one or more heating platens configured to sublimate one or more sides of the product in a single thermal cycle with a predetermined temperature, pressure, and duration based on properties of the product. The product platen is translated inside and out of the apparatus by a reversible motor.

Single heating platen double-sided sublimation printing process and apparatus

A process and apparatus for sublimating printed images onto two or more sides of a product simultaneously using a single heating platen are disclosed. The apparatus is configured to print one or more images onto transfer media, then position the transfer media onto a substrate. A product to receive the sublimated image is positioned on top of the transfer media, and the apparatus manipulates the transfer media to substantially surround the product and place at least one image onto each side of the product to be sublimated. A single heating platen then engages the transfer media to sublimate the image. The heating platen is configured, using a control, to sublimate opposing sides of a product substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle.

Automatic sublimated product customization system and process

An automatic product sublimation process is disclosed allowing for point-of-sale customization of sublimation parameters in a retail environment. A dye sublimation transfer printing system is configured to print one or more images onto transfer media, then position the media onto a substrate. A selected product is positioned on top of the media. The system is configured to automatically determine, by a processor, one or more of a temperature and duration of a single thermal cycle to sublimate the one or more images onto the selected product. The determination may be based on properties of the product, characteristics of the images, or both. One or more heating platens engage the transfer media to sublimate the product in a single thermal cycle, wherein at least one of the cycle's temperature and duration match the determined values. The disclosed process improves the quality of the sublimation technique, yet requires no substantive operator training.

Modular sublimation printing apparatus

A safe, integrated dye sublimation printer apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to print one or more images. In some embodiments, the apparatus may be incorporated into a fully-enclosed vending machine, equipped with one or more product storage containers, to provide on-demand personalized sublimated products and accessories for a consumer.

Automated simultaneous multiple article sublimation printing process and apparatus

A process and apparatus for sublimating images onto two or more products substantially simultaneously are disclosed. Software components are configured to receive input of a desired number of products to sublimate, and then determine a spatial arrangement of the printed images to sublimate the desired number of products substantially simultaneously. The apparatus is configured to print the images according to the spatial arrangement. The apparatus is configured, using a control, to sublimate multiple products substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle.

Foil stamping system for printed matter, foil stamping control method and foil stamping control program

Sublimation over print

Aspects are directed to printing a garment and include a method having steps of providing a fabric panel containing polyester, applying an ink layer to a first area of the fabric panel, curing the ink layer, and applying a sublimation dye to the first area and a different second area of the fabric panel. Application of the sublimation dye causes the first area and the second area to have different color saturations. Other aspects include a garment with a fabric panel containing polyester that has a first surface with a first area and a different second area. The garment also includes an ink layer on the first surface and located at the first area and a sublimation dye absorbed by a portion of the fabric panel at the second area and on a surface of the ink layer at the first area.

Full-automatic flat-bed creasing hot stamping equipment

本发明公开了全自动平压平压痕烫金设备，其特征在于：包括压痕烫金机构、送纸皮带、送纸升降台和收纸升降台，送纸皮带设于送纸升降台和压痕烫金机构之间，送纸皮带的进纸端设有吸嘴组件将送纸升降台上的纸张传送到送纸皮带上，送纸皮带的出纸端设有夹嘴将送纸皮带送出的纸张进行咬住，压痕烫金机构包括上下压痕平台，上压痕平台上下活动设置，下压痕平台固定设置，下压痕平台的两侧设有传送链带，夹嘴等距设在传送链带上，夹嘴在经过下压痕平台的下方时夹嘴松开放掉纸张，收纸升降台设于下压痕平台的下方。本发明结构紧凑、外形尺寸小、生产成本低，具有生产速度快和实现快速换版的优点。

Optical functional pattern structure, apparatus for determining authenticity of an object and method of manufacturing same

본 명세서는 광기능성 패턴 구조물, 이를 포함하는 진위 판별 장치 및 이의 제조방법에 관한 것이다.

Foil guiding device for stamping machine

A guiding device 10 for guiding at least one stamping foil 410 at the inlet to a platen press 310 . The guiding device 10 includes a diverting member 20 which is mounted with the ability to move between a work position in which the diverting member 20 is able to direct each stamping foil 410 into the platen press 310 in a given feed plane, and a maintenance position in which the diverting member 20 is placed in a space directly accessible to a user.

Marking head and marking device

PRINTING MACHINE PRESS TYPE DORER

Il s'agit d'une machine à imprimer du genre comportant, à la manière d'une presse à dorer, un cliché (11) monté mobile par rapport à un support porte-objet (12), pour l'application à l'objet (13) à imprimer d'une feuille (14) propre à l'impression recherchée. Suivant l'invention, le cliché (11) est cintré au contact d'un bloc de support (15) monté basculant sur une tête d'application (16) elle-même montée mobile par rapport au support porte-objet (12) transversalement par rapport à celui-ci. Application, notamment, à l'impression d'objets plats. This is a printing machine of the kind comprising, in the manner of a gilding press, a cliché (11) mounted to move relative to an object holder (12), for application to the object (13) to be printed from a sheet (14) suitable for the desired printing. According to the invention, the cliché (11) is bent in contact with a support block (15) mounted to tilt on an application head (16) itself mounted so as to move relative to the object holder (12) transversely. compared to this one. Application, in particular, to the printing of flat objects.

Glass thermal transferring apparatus and method thereof

The present invention relates to a glass thermal transfer apparatus and method, more specifically, the glass provided with a heat transfer to the suction device and the air cooling device of the display unit ′mm′ along the traveling path of the carrier film is provided with the heating roll when the thermal transfer ink layer or the glass may appear as interference due to the heat of the heating roll it relates to a glass heat transfer apparatus and method to prevent the number of defects developing.

GOLD PRESS TYPE PRINTING MACHINE

Gilding press type printing machine

Machine (10) à imprimer de type presse à dorer, comportant un bloc de chauffage (12) qui comporte une surface cintrée (13) de support d’un cliché d’impression, une tête d’application (14) comportant des moyens de guidage du bloc de chauffage en basculement, et un actionneur (18) pour le basculement du bloc de chauffage vis-à-vis de la tête d’application. Figure pour l’abrégé : Figure 1 Printing machine (10) of the gilding press type, comprising a heating block (12) which comprises a curved surface (13) for supporting a printing cliché, an application head (14) comprising means for guiding the heating unit in tilting, and an actuator (18) for tilting the heating unit with respect to the application head. Figure for the abstract: Figure 1

Printing on to a 3-dimensional article.

Se describe un proceso para imprimir sobre un artículo tridimensional. Una imagen se imprime sobre un primer lado de una membrana portadora elástica que tiene un primer lado y un segundo lado. La membrana se monta en un plano dentro de un armazón, entre una cámara de calentamiento definida en un lado de la membrana y una cámara de recepción de artículos definida en el otro lado de la membrana. Un artículo tridimensional a imprimirse se coloca sobre un cilindro generalmente plano colocado por lo general paralelo al plano, opcionalmente con un receptáculo para el artículo en el mismo, dentro de la cámara de recepción de artículos. Se realiza una etapa de conformación térmica y al vacío, en la cual existe el movimiento relativo del cilindro con respecto a la membrana en una dirección perpendicularmente al plano para poner al artículo en alineamiento con la imagen impresa en la membrana, y para llevar al artículo hacia el contacto íntimo con la membrana a través del plano hacia la cámara de calentamiento. Se aplica una fuente de vacío a la membrana desde el otro lado, y se aplica calor a la membrana desde dicho lado a una primera temperatura suficiente para ablandar la membrana, con lo cual la membrana se enrolla térmicamente y al vacío por lo menos parcialmente alrededor del artículo, con la membrana en contacto íntimo con los detalles superficiales del artículo. Se realiza una etapa de difusión de colorante en la cual se aplica radiación infrarroja al artículo con la membrana enrollada alrededor del mismo, al utilizar por lo menos dos fuentes infrarrojas para calentar la membrana y superficie subyacente del artículo sustancialmente en un ángulo sólido semiesférico en modo uniforme a una temperatura que excede la primera temperatura y por un tiempo suficiente para dar lugar a que la imagen impresa se difunda hacia la superficie del artículo pero que sea insuficiente para dañar el artículo.

Apparatus and method for micro transfer printing

本发明描述一种用于使用微转贴印刷将半导体装置组装于目的地衬底上的设备和方法。例如弹性体或粘弹性体压印器等服贴式转贴装置(102)包含支柱阵列(114)，用于从用于制作可印刷半导体元件(104)的原生衬底(108)拾取所述可印刷半导体元件(104)且将所述可印刷半导体元件(104)转贴到目的地衬底(110)。在某些实施例中，所述可印刷半导体元件(104)在被拾取之前囊封于聚合物层(106)中。在某些实施例中，可在微转贴印刷期间执行等离子体处理(例如，大气等离子体)。可将所述等离子体应用于附接到弹性体转贴元件的装置的底部表面。可使用对底部表面的此处理以提供所述装置与目的地衬底之间的经改进结合，使用外延剥离方法清洁已制造的装置的所述底部表面，及移除薄氧化物层。在某些实施例中，如果所述装置具有背侧金属，那么使用已涂覆有助焊剂的配接金属垫而将所述半导体元件印刷到目的地衬底。在转贴所述装置之后，所述助焊剂可回流，借此留下所述垫与所述装置上的所述背侧金属之间的良好金属连接。在某些实施例中，本发明包含经设计以消除或减小关于凸起的问题的转贴装置。在某些实施例中，使用剃刀剪切所述凸起，使得可印刷半导体元件在印刷操作期间不由所述凸起拾取。

Holographic foil supplying device as well as hot foil stamping machine

A holographic foil supplying device for a hot foil stamping machine has a reel (26) for holographic foil (20), an advancement system (24) for advancing the holographic foil (20) along a movement path (P) in a feeding direction (F) and a frame (22) supporting the reel (26) and the advancement system (24), wherein the frame (22) comprises a mount (30) for mounting the holographic foil supplying device (18) to the hot foil stamping machine.Further, a hot foil stamping machine is shown.

HOT MARKING FOR THE DECORATION OF A BODY PIECE

Le dispositif de marquage à chaud d'une pièce de carrosserie (16) comprend : - une bandelette (8) comprenant un film support et un film décoratif ; - au moins un bras motorisé apte à se déplacer ; - au moins une tête (3) montée mobile en rotation sur une extrémité du bras, la tête comprenant des moyens de pression (15) aptes à appliquer une pression sur la bandelette ; et - des moyens (9, 10, 11, 12) de déroulement de la bandelette devant la tête. The device for hot marking a bodywork part (16) comprises: - a strip (8) comprising a support film and a decorative film; - at least one motorized arm able to move; - At least one head (3) mounted to rotate on one end of the arm, the head comprising pressure means (15) capable of applying pressure to the strip; and - means (9, 10, 11, 12) for unwinding the strip in front of the head.

Marking head and marking device

Blowing means unit and hot foil stamping and die-cutting device

本發明提供了一種用於燙金模切設備的吹氣裝置單元，所述吹氣裝置單元包括：吹氣裝置，所述吹氣裝置具有構造成向箔材料所在位置噴射用於分箔的氣流的吹氣部件以及支承所述吹氣部件的支承部件；支承裝置，所述支承裝置支承所述吹氣裝置；以及升降裝置，所述升降裝置連接到所述支承裝置，用於使吹氣裝置在第一位置和第二位置之間移動，其中在第一位置中，所述吹氣裝置的所述吹氣部件處於工作高度，在第二位置中，所述吹氣裝置處於非工作高度而留出一進入通道。

Jeans clothing production is with pressing equipment that scalds

本发明涉及牛仔服装生产设备技术领域，且公开了一种牛仔服装生产用压烫设备，包括箱体，所述箱体内腔的左侧设有导入辊，且箱体的内部设有位于导入辊右侧的导料辊，所述箱体内腔的右侧设有位于导料辊右侧的导向辊，且箱体内腔的左侧设有位于导入辊正下方的导出辊。该牛仔服装生产用压烫设备，通过启动电机带动转轴上的转盘转动，从而带动套杆在固定套内升降，进而带动两个支撑板相对运动对布料进行支撑，再启动两个气缸带动两个活塞杆一端的固定架下降和上升，从而带动两个活动杆一端的压烫机构下降和上升对支撑板支撑的布料进行双面压烫，本装置可实现布料的双面压烫，压烫效果好、效率高。

Device feeding holographic film, as well as a machine for hot stamping with film

FIELD: mechanical engineering. SUBSTANCE: holographic film feeding device for the hot film stamping machine has a drum (26) for the holographic film (20), an advancing system (24) for advancing the holographic film (20) along the trajectory (P) of movement in the direction (F) of feeding, and a frame (22) supporting the drum (26) and the advancing system (24), and the frame (22) contains a holder (30) for mounting a holographic film feeding device (18) on a machine (10) for hot stamping with film. In addition, a machine for hot stamping with film has been created. EFFECT: expansion of the range of hot stamping solutions. 14 cl, 5 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 769 892 C1 (51) МПК B41F 16/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B41F 16/00 (2022.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021115173, 28.10.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): БОБСТ МЕКС СА (CH) 07.04.2022 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: EP 0757627 A1, 12.02.1997. WO 2013149703 A1, 10.10.2013. WO 8704665 A1, 13.08.1987. EP 1588968 A1, 26.10.2005. 29.10.2018 EP 18020560.1 (45) Опубликовано: 07.04.2022 Бюл. № 10 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 31.05.2021 (86) Заявка PCT: 2 7 6 9 8 9 2 R U (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2020/088796 (07.05.2020) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, стр. 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) ПОДАЮЩЕЕ ГОЛОГРАФИЧЕСКУЮ ПЛЕНКУ УСТРОЙСТВО, А ТАКЖЕ МАШИНА ДЛЯ ГОРЯЧЕГО ТИСНЕНИЯ ПЛЕНКОЙ (57) Реферат: Подающее голографическую пленку (26) и систему (24) продвижения, причем рама (22) устройство для машины для горячего тиснения содержит держатель (30) для монтажа подающего пленкой имеет барабан (26) для голографической голографическую пленку устройства (18) на пленки (20), систему (24) продвижения для машине (10) для горячего тиснения пленкой. продвижения голографической ...

Medium issuing system and medium issuing method

【課題】ポリカーボネート製の被転写媒体に中間転写シートの印刷物を容易に転写する。【解決手段】媒体発行システム５０はポリカーボネート製の被転写媒体１に中間転写シート５３を供給する中間転写シート供給部５２と、中間転写シート５３を加熱押圧して中間転写シート５３の印刷物１０Ａ、１０Ｃを被転写媒体１へ転写するホットスタンプ５５とを備える。ホットスタンプ５５は温度１２０℃以上２００℃以下、圧力０．１ｋｇf／ｃｍ２以上１０００ｋｇf／ｃｍ２以下で中間転写シート５３を加熱押圧する。【選択図】図１

Medium issuing system and medium issuing method

［課題］ポリカーボネート製の被転写媒体に中間転写シートの印刷物を容易に転写する。［解決手段］媒体発行システム５０はポリカーボネート製の被転写媒体１に中間転写シート５３を供給する中間転写シート供給部５２と、中間転写シート５３を加熱押圧して中間転写シート５３の印刷物１０Ａ、１０Ｃを被転写媒体１へ転写するホットスタンプ５５とを備える。ホットスタンプ５５は温度１２０℃以上２００℃以下、圧力０．１ｋｇf／ｃｍ２以上１０００ｋｇf／ｃｍ２以下で中間転写シート５３を加熱押圧する。 [Problem] To easily transfer a printed material of an intermediate transfer sheet to a transfer medium made of polycarbonate. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A medium issuing system 50 supplies an intermediate transfer sheet 53 to a transfer medium 1 made of polycarbonate, and heat-presses the intermediate transfer sheet 53 to print the intermediate transfer sheet 53 on printed matter 10A, 10C. And a hot stamp 55 for transferring the image to the medium 1 to be transferred. The hot stamp 55 heats and presses the intermediate transfer sheet 53 at a temperature of 120 ° C. or more and 200 ° C. or less and a pressure of 0.1 kgf / cm 2 or more and 1000 kgf / cm 2 or less.

Hot foil stamping press

本發明提供一種燙金印刷機，該燙金印刷機具有：一衝壓系統，其用於將一箔片衝壓至一薄片上；一鼓風單元，其在距該衝壓系統一距離處定位以用於在該薄片與該箔片之間導向一氣流。該氣流在每一印刷循環之後使該箔片與該薄片分離。一夾桿配置於該鼓風單元與該衝壓系統之間以用於夾持該薄片。一流動導引元件配置於該鼓風單元與該衝壓系統之間，較佳地配置於該夾桿上，以用於在該薄片與該箔片之間導向來自該鼓風單元之該氣體。該元件避免歸因於存在於一典型夾桿中之夾持器之間的孔隙引起的氣流損耗。

Hot foil stamping machine

Sublimation printing

多个方面涉及印刷服装，并且包括具有以下步骤的方法：提供包含聚酯的织物片，将油墨层施加到织物片的第一区域，固化油墨层，以及将升华染料施加到织物片的第一区域和不同的第二区域。升华染料的施加导致第一区域和第二区域具有不同的颜色饱和度。其他方面包括一种服装，该服装具有包含聚酯的织物片，该织物片具有带有第一区域和不同的第二区域的第一表面。该服装还包括在第一表面上并位于第一区域处的油墨层和在第二区域处被织物片的一部分吸收并在第一区域处的油墨层的表面上的升华染料。

Sublimation over print

Aspects are directed to printing a garment and include a method having steps of providing a fabric panel containing polyester, applying an ink layer to a first area of the fabric panel, curing the ink layer, and applying a sublimation dye to the first area and a different second area of the fabric panel. Application of the sublimation dye causes the first area and the second area to have different color saturations. Other aspects include a garment with a fabric panel containing polyester that has a first surface with a first area and a different second area. The garment also includes an ink layer on the first surface and located at the first area and a sublimation dye absorbed by a portion of the fabric panel at the second area and on a surface of the ink layer at the first area.

Dual shuttle press

A heat press can include a frame, a first lower platen, a second lower platen, an upper platen, a press mechanism, a shuttle mechanism, and a heating element. The lower platens can be supported by the frame. The press mechanism can be coupled to the upper platen and operable to move the upper platen between open and closed positions. In the open position, the upper platen can be spaced apart from the lower platens by a greater distance than when in the closed position. The shuttle mechanism can be supported by the frame and can move the press mechanism linearly between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the upper platen can be located above the first lower platen. In the second position, the upper platen can be located above the second lower platen. The heating element can be configured to heat the upper platen.

Forward axis movement device and hot foil stamping and die cutting equipment

Sublimation warrior printer device

본 고안은 승화전사 인쇄장치에 관한 것으로, 좀더 상세하게는 금속, 알루미늄, 목재, 유리, 종이, 프라스틱 압출제품등의 건축자재, 생활용품, 자동차부품, 가전제품, 등 각종 물품의 표면에 일정폭으로 재단된 소정의 승화전사지를 감싸 양단을 맞대 융착함으로서 튜브 형태로 밀봉된 필름의 내부에 인쇄대상물품이 위치하게 한다음, 필름 양단의 개구부를 진공흡입기에 각각 장착하여 밀폐하고, 진공으로 흡입하여 필름을 수축시킴으로서 제품의 표면에 필름을 밀착시켜 주름을 제거한 다음, 100℃ ~ 350℃를 유지하고 있는 열가마에 투입하여 일정시간동안 체류시키면 승화전사지의 피막에 형성되어 있는 다양한 디자인의 잉크가 인쇄대상 물품으로 전이되며, 전이후 수축되어 있는 튜브형태의 필름 내부로 에어를 공급하여 인쇄대상물품의 표면으로부터 필름을 쉽게 분리, 이탈시킬수 있게 함으로서 제품의 질을 향상시키고 작업성 및 생산성을 향상시키면서 다양한 제품에 승화 전사기법을 적용 할 수 있게 한 것에 그 특징이 있다. The present invention relates to a sublimation transfer printing apparatus, and more specifically, a predetermined width on the surface of various materials such as metal, aluminum, wood, glass, paper, plastic extrusion products, household goods, automobile parts, home appliances, and the like. By wrapping the sublimation transcripts cut by the two ends butt-bonded to each other, the object to be printed is placed inside the sealed film in the form of a tube, and the openings at both ends of the film are respectively sealed by a vacuum inhaler and suctioned by vacuum. By shrinking the film, the film is adhered to the surface of the product to remove wrinkles, and then put into a thermal kiln maintained at 100 ° C to 350 ° C and stayed for a certain time to print ink of various designs formed on the film of the sublimation transfer paper. It is transferred to the target article, and air is supplied to the inside of the tubular film which is contracted after the transfer to the surface of the printed article. It is characterized by the fact that the sublimation transfer technique can be applied to a variety of products while improving the quality of the product, improving workability and productivity by allowing the separation and detachment of the film easily.

Internal circulation high-speed hydraulic system, hydraulic platform and hydraulic platform component

一种内循环高速液压系统、其组成的液压平台及液压平台组件，内循环高速液压系统包括：液压缸组件，具有高压油缸、液压柱塞以及壳体，在所述高压油缸的顶部/底部设有轴向孔，还设置有径向油孔，径向油孔与所述轴向孔相交，壳体包围高压油缸，该内循环油腔能通过径向油孔与轴向孔相通，进而连通至液压柱塞顶部/底部的腔体，在壳体的上部设置有压缩空气入口，液压柱塞的下端连接至动作元件；加压阀组件，包括加压伺服电机和加压柱塞，加压柱塞能由加压伺服电机驱动而在设置于高压油缸顶部/底部的轴向孔内上下移动。本发明能够精确控制平台上、下止点加压的停留时间并根据需要调整该停留时间的长短。实现了高品质的烫印加工。

Hot foil stamping press

A hot foil stamping press has a pressing system for pressing a foil onto a sheet, a blow unit which is positioned at a distance to the pressing system for directing a stream of gas between the sheet and the foil. The stream of gas to detaches the foil from the sheet after each stamping cycle. A gripper bar is arranged between the blow unit and the pressing system for gripping the sheet. A flow guiding element is arranged between the blow unit and the pressing system, preferably on the gripper bar, for directing the gas from the blow unit between the sheet and the foil. Said element avoids the losses in the stream of gas due to the aperture that exist between the grippers in a typical gripper bar.

System and method of varying dwell time in a honeycomb plate press

A system and method of increasing a dwell time in a foil stamping press is provided. The dwell time is readily adjusted on the fly by the user for a given operating rate. A timer is used to adjust the press to stop on top dead center with changes in images per hour. An air clutch and an original equipment air brake are used in tandem to provide the desired dwell time. A pair of timers governs a pneumatic switch for control of the air clutch and the air brake. The present system and method increase die image area capacity as compared to conventional foil stamping presses. The increased dwell time of the present system and method yield a flawless foil stamped image for an impression pressure less than that required in a conventional machine for a given die, mounted at a given height upon a stationary platen, and at a given temperature.

A kind of conveying mechanism of aluminum-pinch heat transfer machine

本发明公开了一种铝扣板热转印机的输送机构，包括转印机机箱，所述转印机机箱内底壁一侧设有支撑座，所述支撑座顶端设有电动机且电动机一侧输出端与主动轮同轴连接，所述主动轮的外侧套设有皮带，所述主动轮两侧的皮带内侧均设有从动轮，两个所述从动轮一侧均设有支撑柱且两个支撑柱的底端均与转印机机箱内底壁固定连接，所述皮带一侧的转印机机箱底壁上设有收集箱。本发明解决了现有的热转印机输送机构总是通过电机的不断开关来实现全自动热转印工作，这样会极大减少电动机的使用寿命，造成不必要的损失的问题。

Holographic foil feeder and hot foil stamping machine

Air conditioner panel gilding press

本发明涉及一种空调面板烫金机，包括机架和设置在机架上方的空调面板承载台以及烫金器，所述的空调面板承载台为具有X、Y方向二自由度滑动功能的滑动台，空调面板固定在滑动台上表面，所述的烫金器包括Z向滑轨、升降气缸和烫金头，所述的Z向滑轨固定在滑动台侧面，所述的烫金头通过升降气缸固定在Z向滑轨侧面且烫金头正对于滑动台上表面，所述的升降气缸驱动烫金头上下运动，所述的烫金头内设有用于控制烫金温度的温控装置，所述的滑动台、升降气缸和温控装置均连接至控制器。与现有技术相比，本发明烫金位置精确、烫金温度可调，烫金品质、产品良率和生产效率均大大提高。

Apparatuses and methods for optically variable printing

A method is provided for printing to a target. The method includes printing a first image to the target. The first image is printed with a metallic material. The method also includes printing a second image to the target over the first image. The second image is printed with a colored semi-transparent material.

Thermal transfer printing machine and thermal transfer printing method for tubular series elements

本发明涉及管体表面涂层复合技术领域，尤其是一种管状系列元件的热转印机，它包括机架，在机架的一端设置有转印膜卷，在机架上设置有用于水平牵引和裁剪转印膜的牵引装置，在牵引装置牵引的转印膜下方的其中一个侧壁处设置有柱形工装，在与柱形工装相对的转印膜的另一端处设置有夹持装置，所述的夹持装置设置在机架上的导轨上，且夹持装置的移动方向与转印膜卷的轴向一致；在柱形工装上方的机架上设置热辊安装架，在热辊安装架上设置有一根热辊。其热转印方法为利用上述设备进行热转印。本发明所得到的一种管状系列元件的热转印机及热转印方法，能实现对管体进行表面复合转印膜，且能确保转印膜的平整复合，稳定性高。

Plane transfer printing device

本发明涉及热转印技术领域，公开了一种平面转印装置。包括上台面、下台面、活动式支撑杆、第一高频震荡电路、第二高频震荡电路和支撑台，所述上台面设置在支撑台上，所述上台面和下台面平行并通过活动式支撑杆连接，所述上台面和下台面压合时相互重叠，所述第一高频震荡电路和第二高频震荡电路设置在支撑台内，所述第一高频震荡电路的谐振线圈设置在下台面，所述第二高频震荡电路的谐振线圈设置在上台面，所述上台面和下台面压合时所述第一谐振线圈和第二谐振线圈重叠。转印时上下台面间放置的覆铜板形成涡流产热，覆铜板的温度稳定，一次完成转印。

Coating device and method with embossing station and printing station

本发明涉及一种用于对基体(10)进行涂布的涂布设备(50)以及一种方法。该涂布设备具有至少一个用于固定基体的保持设备(20)、至少一个压印站(30)和至少一个印刷站(40)，用于将一个或者多个印刷层(12)施加到基体的第一表面的至少一个部分区域上和/或一个或者多个压印到基体上的薄膜元件(11)的至少一个部分区域上和/或另外的一个或者多个施加到基体上的印刷层的至少一个部分区域上，其中压印站具有一个或者多个压印单元(31)，其用于将一个或者多个薄膜元件压印到基体的第一表面的至少一个部分区域上和/或另外的一个或者多个压印到基体上的薄膜元件的至少一个部分区域上和/或一个或者多个施加到基体上的印刷层的至少一个部分区域上。

Optical fiber line mirror polishing equipment and method

本申请公开了一种光纤线镜面抛光设备及方法，该抛光设备包括：镜面抛光烫印机，包括烫印机主体以及与烫印机主体活动连接的镜面烫印板；驱动机构，驱动机构与镜面烫印板连接并驱动镜面烫印板相对烫印机主体作往复运动；光纤线固定机构，其用于临时固定多根光纤线，其中，光纤线的待抛光面朝向镜面烫印板设置。该方法包括：获取光纤线的烫印指令；驱动驱动机构作用于镜面烫面板，使镜面烫印板朝向光纤线的设置方向进行烫印；上述烫印完成后，驱动机构恢复初始状态。本申请采用烫印工艺，烫印后光纤线截面光洁度可以有效达到镜面效果，烫印后其镜面效果堪比钢化玻璃的光洁度，通过此烫印面丢失的光线不高于1％，可有效地提高光能利用率。

An auto-control system of thermal thansfer machine

본 발명은 가열식 전사장치 자동제어시스템에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 박스형의 본체에 인쇄재에 잉크염료를 도포하는 인쇄부와, 상기 인쇄재에 도포된 잉크염료에 열을 가하여 잉크염료의 건조는 물론 그 색상을 더욱 선명하고 뚜렷하게 발현시키는 히터부와, 인쇄재를 인쇄부에서 권취부로 이동케하되, 인쇄재가 팽팽하게 유지되도록 장력을 제공하는 장력롤러와, 상기 히터부를 통과한 인쇄재를 권취 및 정리하는 권취부를 인쇄부의 이동에 따라 자동으로 제어되도록 함으로써, 종래 인쇄재의 잉크염료 건조 및 색상 발현상태를 항상 주시하면서 인쇄재의 이동속도 및 히터부의 발열온도를 적절히 제어해야 했던 숙련된 기술자가 없어도 상기 작업을 자동으로 진행할 수 있는 것을 특징으로 하는 가열식 전사장치 자동제어시스템에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a heating transfer device automatic control system, and more particularly to a printing unit for applying ink dye to a printing material on a box-shaped main body, and drying the ink dye by applying heat to the ink dye applied to the printing material. Of course, the heater unit for expressing the color more vividly and clearly, the tension roller for moving the printing material from the printing unit to the winding unit, providing tension to keep the printing material taut, and winding the printing material passed through the heater unit and By automatically controlling the winding unit in accordance with the movement of the printing unit, the above work is performed even without an experienced technician who had to properly control the moving speed of the printing material and the heating temperature of the heater while appropriately monitoring the ink dye drying and color expression of the conventional printing material. The heating transfer apparatus automatic control system characterized in that it can proceed automatically All. 가열식 전사장치, 인쇄부, 히터부, 권취부. Heated transfer device, printing part, heater part, winding part.

Machine for thermal transfer printing of images on articles using a heated pad, in particular for printing in recesses or recesses.

Printing on to a 3¿dimensional article

Method and apparatus for cold stamping on a three-dimensional object

Holographic foil supply device and hot foil stamping machine

一种用于热箔压印机的全息箔供应装置具有用于全息箔(20)的卷盘(26)、用于在馈送方向(F)沿运动路径(P)推进所述全息箔(20)的推进系统(24)以及支承所述卷盘(26)和所述推进系统(24)的框架(22)，其中所述框架(22)包括用于将所述全息箔供应装置(18)安装到所述热箔压印机的底座(30)。此外，示出热箔压印机。

Printing machine of the blocking press type

Printing machine (10) of the blocking press type, comprising a heating block (12) which comprises a curved carrier medium surface (13) of a printing plate, an application head (14) comprising means of guidance of the heating block in a tilting motion, and an actuator (18) for tilting of the heating block relative to the application head.

Automated simultaneous multiple article sublimation printing process and apparatus for marketing

A process and apparatus for sublimating printed images onto two or more products substantially simultaneously are disclosed, Software components are configured to receive input of a desired number of products to sublimate, and then determine a spatial arrangement of the printed images on transfer media to sublimate the desired number of products substantially simultaneously. The apparatus is configured to print the images onto the media according to the spatial arrangement, then position the media onto a substrate. The products are automatically placed on the media proximate to their corresponding printed images. The apparatus manipulates the media to substantially surround the products and places at least one image onto each side of each product to be sublimated. One or more heating platens engage the media to sublimate the images. The heating platens are configured, using a control, to sublimate multiple products substantially simultaneously m a single thermal cycle.

Out-of-sequence retransfer printing

Method for speeding up the hot stamping of a substrate

Method for speeding up the stamping process in a hot stamping machine (1), characterised in that it introduces treated air, in at least two processing steps that are separate and clearly distinct from each other, on the surface heated by at least one heating element (6) of a support grill (3), by means of a plurality of nozzles (10), suitably supplied by at least one supply duct (14), in turn directly connected with at least one air filter (16), at least one air dehumidifier (11), at least one compressor and at least one heating element (6) arranged in proximity of said nozzles (10), so as to maintain all the cliche plates (2) arranged above said support grill (3) at predetermined and constant temperature, humidity and pressure values, said method being suitable to introduce the aforementioned treated air in the following two steps: First Step, immediately after stamping, in order to speed up the detachment of a foil from its plastic medium (4) and of a sheet (5) just stamped from the cliche plates (2), thus allowing grippers (8) to quickly remove it from the stamping area; Second Step, during the positioning of a new sheet (5) to be stamped by the grippers (8) above said cliche plates (2) in order to maintain it perfectly stretched, said method being capable, due to the aforementioned two introductions of treated air into the stamping area, of maintaining said stamping area constantly in overpressure with respect to the surrounding environment, so that the air only flows from inside said stamping area to the surrounding environment.

A kind of gilding press orange cold foil fixed mechanism

本发明公开了一种烫金机用烫金纸固定机构，包括两个主连接板，一个主连接板的中部外侧壁上固定有旋转伺服电机，传动轴的两端铰接在两个主连接板上，旋转伺服电机的输出轴为花键轴，花键轴插套在传动轴的一端具有的花键孔中；所述传动轴上固定有两个旋转安装板，两个旋转安装板的两端中部均成型有插槽，插槽的内壁面上具有弧形凹槽，弧形凹槽的内侧壁上固定有弧形滑块，定位块插套在插槽中，定位块的内壁面上具有与弧形凹槽相对应的外弧形凹槽。本发明可以在一个烫金纸卷用完后，进行旋转，将另一个烫金纸卷直接使用，减少中间停机时间，提高生产效率，同时，其烫金纸卷可以从旋转安装板上拆卸后进行安装，安装方便，效果好。

Out-of-sequence retransfer printing

Thermal transfer apparatus

A thermal transfer apparatus for printing patterns on materials is provided to improve energy efficiency by lowering a transfer temperature through pre-heating and circulation of heated air. A thermal transfer apparatus for printing patterns on materials includes a drying furnace main body(10), a heating burner(20), a couple of moving rails(30), a moving work table(40), and a vacuum rubber plate member(60). The drying furnace main body has a rectangular sealed structure. An opening/closing hole is formed at both ends. A control panel is formed at one side of the drying furnace main body. The heating burner is installed at one side of the drying furnace main body. At least one couple of moving rails are arranged and installed on a moving rail supporting bar, which is arranged on a lower plane of the drying furnace main body, in a lengthwise direction. A wheel which is installed on a lower part of the moving work table is hung to the moving rail. An object material installation plane is formed on an upper plane of the moving work table. The vacuum rubber plate member is installed to be sealed on the installation plane of the moving work table. The object material is arranged on the installation plane of the moving work table. A thermal transfer film is attached on the object material. The object material and the thermal transfer film are sealed by a vacuum rubber plate material. Finally, a pattern printed on the thermal transfer film is printed on the object material by extracting and compressing air in a space sealed by the vacuum rubber plate member through a vacuum pump.

Coating apparatus and method comprising stamping station and printing station

본 발명은 본체를 코팅하기 위한 코팅 장치 및 방법을 포함한다. 상기 코팅 장치는, 본체를 고정시키기 위한 적어도 하나의 홀딩 장치(20), 적어도 하나의 스탬핑 스테이션(30), 및 하나 이상의 인쇄 층(12)을 상기 본체의 제1 표면의 적어도 하나의 부분 영역 및/또는 상기 본체 상에 스탬핑된 하나 이상의 필름 요소(11)의 적어도 하나의 부분 영역 및/또는 상기 본체에 도포(apply)된 하나 이상의 추가 인쇄 층(12)의 적어도 하나의 부분 영역에 도포하기 위한 적어도 하나의 인쇄 스테이션(40)을 갖는 것, 그리고, 상기 스탬핑 스테이션(30)은, 상기 본체(10)의 제1 표면의 적어도 하나의 부분 영역 상에 그리고/또는 상기 본체(10)에 스탬핑된 하나 이상의 추가 필름 요소(11)의 적어도 하나의 부분 영역 상에 그리고/또는 상기 본체에 도포된 하나 이상의 인쇄 층(12)의 적어도 하나의 부분 영역 상에 하나 이상의 필름 요소(11)를 스탬핑하기 위한 하나 이상의 스탬핑 유닛(31)을 갖는다.

Hot stamping for decorating a part of a vehicle body

The invention relates to a device for hot-stamping a part of a vehicle body (16), comprising: a strip (8) comprising a supporting film and a decorative film; at least one movable motor-driven arm; at least one head (3) mounted such that it can rotate on one end of the arm, the head comprising pressure means (15) that can apply pressure to the strip; and means (9, 10, 11, 12) for running the strip in front of the head.