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В способе создания двумерного матричного кода (DMC) или аналогичного двумерного кода на ушке банки для напитка используют лазер, имеющий фокусное отношение в диапазоне от 40 до 70, чтобы получить пятна, имеющие средний диаметр в диапазоне от 200 до 400 микрон. Код имеет размеры меньше чем 6 × 6 мм, по меньшей мере 12 × 12 модулей и менее чем 21 × 21 модуль, что позволяет получить достаточное количество уникальных кодов для банок, производимых в промышленных количествах. В предпочтительном случае каждый модуль представляет собой одно пятно, созданное при помощи лазера. В качестве альтернативы, для получения модуля можно использовать девять пятен.3 н. и 23 з.п ф-лы, 8 ил.

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Предложено печатное устройство для нанесения печати на объекты нанесения печати для маркировки электрических компонентов, с корпусом, с выполненным внутри корпуса печатным пространством, с печатным приспособлением, с приемным приспособлением для сменной обоймы для размещения подлежащего нанесению печати объекта нанесения печати, с устройством управления и обработки данных и с устройством ввода и отображения, причем приемное приспособление выполнено с возможностью перемещения между местом загрузки и разгрузки вне печатного пространства и местом печати внутри печатного пространства. Печатное устройство согласно изобретению обеспечивает простое и удобное для пользователя управление за счет того, что корпус имеет нижнюю часть корпуса и верхнюю часть корпуса, причем в нижней части корпуса расположены печатное пространство, печатное приспособление, приемное приспособление и устройство управления и обработки данных, что в качестве устройства ввода и отображения предусмотрен планшетный компьютер ...

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Изобретение относится к способу нанесения, по меньшей мере, одной надпечатки на поверхность емкости, например, на укупорку емкости. При нанесении надпечатки используется, по меньшей мере, один блок печати, по меньшей мере, с одной печатной секцией, имеющей возможность электрического управления командами. Для нанесения, по меньшей мере, одной надпечатки в заданном ориентировании относительно оформления емкости соответственно на поверхность емкости, ориентированную перпендикулярно или поперечно к оси емкости, регистрируют ориентирование этого оформления емкости и/или, по меньшей мере, одного элемента оформления емкости, зафиксированной от проворота вокруг оси емкости на транспортере. Осуществляют надпечатку, ориентированную относительно оформления емкости и выровненную электронным способом. Предложенное изобретение обеспечивает достижение единообразного ориентирования надпечатки на поверхности емкости. 2 н. и 34 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

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Предложен способ маркирования электрических конструктивных элементов, в частности нескольких расположенных друг около друга присоединительных зажимов, включающий в себя следующие шаги: закрепление, по меньшей мере, одного ненадписанного маркировочного материала в заданном положении, по меньшей мере, на одном конструктивном элементе; установка, по меньшей мере, одного конструктивного элемента в положение маркирования в маркировочном устройстве, которое имеет лазерную головку; надписывание маркировочного материала при помощи лазерной головки. 2 н. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

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Машина (10) для нанесения изображений на корпусы контейнеров имеет в своем составе контроллер (300), содержащий записанную в память программу. Множество струйных печатающих головок (108) соединены с контроллером (300). Сегментированное офсетное полотно (116) имеет кольцевую форму и содержит внутреннюю поверхность, противоположную печатающей поверхности. Зона (124) печати расположена вдоль сегментированного офсетного полотна (116). Модуль (200) транспортировки корпусов контейнеров доставляет корпусы контейнеров к зоне (124) печати. 18 з.п. ф-лы, 18 ил.

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... 1. Устройство для механической обработки поверхности банок с заданным количеством технологических операций в позициях обработки (В1-В8) и подвижным подающим устройством, посредством которого банку доставляют к заданным позициям обработки (В1-В8), отличающееся тем, что оно содержит центральный блок управления (7), с помощью которого передвижения подающего устройства синхронизируют с операциями обработки в соответствующих позициях обработки вследствие того, что через центральный блок управления для каждой позиции (В1-В8) задают шаг, соотносимый с движением обрабатываемых банок (3), при помощи которого контролируют процесс обработки. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что определенное количество позиций обработки (В1-В8) сформировано в виде печатающих элементов. 3. Устройство по п.2, отличающееся тем, что по меньшей мере один печатающий элемент оснащен струйной печатной головкой (6). 4. Устройство по п.2, отличающееся тем, что по меньшей мере один из печатающих элементов снабжен печатным ...

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... 1. Устройство для переводной печати на цилиндрическом печатном носителе (10), снабженное, по меньшей мере, одним офсетным полотном (30), которое приводится в относительное последовательное движение перед кассетой (50), несущей цилиндрические печатные носители (10), ! отличающееся тем, что поверхность офсетного полотна (30) превышает поверхность печатного носителя (10), а устройство дополнительно снабжено средствами (20) для цифровой печати посредством распыления краски на варьируемую поверхность указанного офсетного полотна (30), равную поверхности печатного носителя (10), так что изображение покрывает боковую поверхность цилиндрического печатного носителя по ее окружности. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что офсетное полотно (30) является одиночной движущейся непрерывной лентой. ! 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что офсетное полотно (30) является листом. ! 4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что офсетное полотно (30) закреплено на конвейере (40) карусельного типа ...

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... 1. Устройство для наложения рисунка на поверхность по меньшей мере одного ногтя, отличающееся тем, что содержит средство позиционирования поверхности по меньшей мере одного ногтя, головку струйной печати и средство управления головкой струйной печати для наложения рисунка на по меньшей мере один ноготь, содержащее компьютер, имеющий используемую компьютером среду с кодом программы компьютера, анализирующей анатомию поверхности по меньшей мере одного ногтя и масштабирующей рисунок для соответствия поверхности по меньшей мере одного ногтя. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что средство позиционирования поверхности по меньшей мере одного ногтя содержит опору для поддержания поверхности по меньшей мере одного ногтя в соответствующем положении относительно средств для направления головки струйной печати для наложения рисунка. 3. Устройство по п.2, отличающееся тем, что опора содержит по меньшей мере один механизм центрирования пальца, к которому присоединен по меньшей мере один ноготь, ...

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... 1. Способ декорирования неровной поверхности предмета стабильной формы, в частности декорирования дна (12) банки для напитков, причем подлежащий декорированию предмет и цифровая и бесконтактно работающая печатная головка во время процесса печати перемещаются относительно друг друга, и печатная головка (70, 80) управляется посредством управляющего устройства (20) для выдачи краски, причем способ включает в себя этапы, на которых: ! разрабатывают управляющую программу для управления печатной головкой в зависимости от различной высоты неровностей неровной декорируемой поверхности (13, 14, 16) предмета; ! определяют относительное положение декорируемой поверхности предмета по отношению к печатной головке (70, 80); ! управляют цифровой печатной головкой с помощью разработанной программы. ! 2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что перед процессом декорирования устанавливают заданную толщину слоя краски в зависимости от места на неровной декорируемой поверхности (13, 14, 16) предмета, и управляющую ...

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... 1. Способ для лазерной маркировки яичной скорлупы, содержащий стадию:(а) управление лазерным лучом, направленным на яичную скорлупу, чтобы обесцветить внешний слой яичной скорлупы без глубокого внедрения во внешний слой на участке яичной скорлупы, в котором стадия (а) включает многократную развертку лазерного луча по участку яичной скорлупы.2. Способ по п.1, в котором лазерный луч имеет плотность энергии на поверхности яичной скорлупы меньше, чем примерно 2000 ватт на квадратный дюйм.3. Способ по п.2, в котором стадия (а) дополнительно включает развертку лазерного луча по участку яичной скорлупы с различной скоростью, по меньшей мере, в два прохода.4. Способ по п.1, в котором лазерный луч имеет плотность энергии на участке яичной скорлупы меньше, чем примерно 1600 Ватт на квадратный дюйм.5. Способ по п.1, в котором стадия (а) дополнительно включает управление лазерным лучом, при этом яичная скорлупа вытравливается на глубину не более чем около 25 микронов.6. Способ для обработки упаковки ...

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... 1. Картонная коробка, в которой упаковано множество яиц, при этом:на каждое яйцо из множества яиц нанесено одно или более обозначение; идля каждой пары первого и второго яйца во множестве яиц, одно или более обозначение, нанесенное на первое яйцо, отличается, по меньшей мере, в одном аспекте от одного или более обозначения, нанесенного на второе яйцо.2. Картонная коробка по п.1, в которой у каждого яйца из множества яиц, одно или более обозначение, нанесенное на яйцо, нанесено на скорлупу яца при помощи лазера.3. Картонная коробка по п.1, в которой одно или более обозначение, нанесенное на первое яйцо, содержит текст.4. Картонная коробка по п.1, в которой одно или более обозначение, нанесенное на первое яйцо, является более сложным, чем одно или более обозначение, нанесенное на второе яйцо.5. Картонная коробка по п.1, в которой множество яиц состоит из двенадцати яиц, так что двенадцать различных обозначений нанесены соответственно на двенадцать яиц.6. Картонная коробка по п.5, в которой ...

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СПОСОБЫ И УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ БИОМЕДИЦИНСКИХ УСТРОЙСТВ С ПЕРСОНИФИЦИРОВАННЫМ ВНЕШНИМ ВИДОМ

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ МНОГОКРАТНОЙ ПЕЧАТИ НА ТАРУ

... 1. Устройство для нанесения печати на тару (2) соответственно многократной печати, содержащее транспортировочный участок, по которому перед печатными секциями или головками перемещается в направлении (А) транспортировки тара (2) для нанесения на нее многократной печати, отличающееся тем, что, по меньшей мере, на отдельном участке устройство выполнено модульным и состоит из нескольких модулей (4.1-4.8), причем каждый модуль содержит, по меньшей мере, один транспортирующий элемент (7) с соответствующим приводом, при этом транспортирующие элементы (7) модулей (4.1-4.8) примыкают друг к другу и образуют, по меньшей мере, часть пути транспортировки тары (2) и что, по меньшей мере, часть модулей (4.2-4.5) выполнена в виде печатных модулей с печатными головками или печатными секциями, расположенными на участке транспортирующих элементов (7). ! 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что транспортирующие элементы модулей (4.1-4.8) выполнены в виде приводимых во вращение вокруг вертикальной машинной ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПЕЧАТИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ НА ПОВЕРХНОСТИ

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПЕЧАТНОГО РИСУНКА НА КОНСТРУКТИВНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ ЦИФРОВОГО СПОСОБА ПЕЧАТИ

... 1. Устройство для нанесения печатного рисунка на конструктивный элемент посредством цифрового способа печати, включающее в себя: ! печатную плашку (20) с большим количеством распылительных сопел (22) для системы распыления красящей жидкости с электронным управлением, ! приемное устройство (34, 52) для установки конструктивного элемента (12), ! устройство (10) транспортировки для создания линейного и почти вертикально ориентированного относительно направления распыления распылительных сопел относительного перемещения между печатной плашкой (20) и приемным устройством (34, 52, 62), и ! устройство (24) управления, посредством которого устройство транспортировки и распылительные сопла (22) могут регулироваться таким образом, что на конструктивный элемент может быть нанесен определенный заранее рисунок, ! отличающееся тем, что ! предусмотрено выполненное с возможностью регулировки посредством устройства управления поворотное устройство (32, 36, 38, 54), с помощью которого конструктивный элемент ...

Packaging material treating device for use in e.g. printing system utilized for printing e.g. bottle in food industry, has secondary part comprising centering- and holding element that is arranged relative to vertical axis to hold material

The device (1) has a packaging material transport path formed of transporting and treatment elements (7, 7a, 7b) with multiple treatment positions. A secondary part of holding- and centering units is rotatably supported at or in a primary part around a vertical axis (DA) and driven for aligning and/or controlled movement of the packaging material. The secondary part is formed in claw shape, and comprises a centering- and holding element, which is axially and displaceably arranged relative to the vertical axis to hold the packaging material. The secondary part of the holding- and centering units is formed with a radio frequency identification (RFID) with an electrical or electronic readable identifier. An independent claim is also included for a holding- and centering unit.

Rotary table machine for printing e.g. character on glass bottle to identify product in containers, has moving device moving container along trajectory associated to printing unit in printing positions, which correspond to print heads

The machine (1) has a carousel (3) for conveying containers (2) at a vertical carousel axle (A) and a printing unit (4) rotatably connected with the carousel. The printing unit comprises print heads (4B, 4W, 4Y, 4M, 4C) arranged in parallel for printing on the containers. A moving device (5) is formed with a container retainer (6) and moves one of the containers along a trajectory (B) i.e. continuous trajectory, associated to the printing unit in printing positions (P), which correspond to the print heads. The trajectory is arranged in a plane vertical to the carousel axle. The trajectory is a trajectory segment, a circle segment, a linear segment and/or a spiral-like segment.

Portable unit for printing data onto the surface of a cable or tube fed through printing stage with the data selected using a keyboard

Cable or tube is printed with data using a tool [1] that has roller [10] to feed the cable or tube [2] through the printing stage [13]. An electric motor [12] provides input and the characters are selected using a keyboard located on the top of the housing.

Direktdruckverfahren und Behälterbehandlungsmaschine zur Bedruckung einer Vielzahl von gleichartigen Behältern

Direktdruckverfahren zur Bedruckung einer Vielzahl von gleichartigen Behältern (2), insbesondere Getränkebehältern, wobei mehrere in wenigstens einer Düsenreihe (53a, 53b, 53aa, 53ab, 53ba, 53bb) angeordnete Druckdüsen (54) in jeweils einem Druckvorgang ein Druckbild (2a) in einer Druckfarbe auf einem Behälter (2) erzeugen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zur Bedruckung von verschiedenen Teilgruppen der Behälter (2) mit ein und demselben Druckbild (2a) in einer Druckfarbe jeweils eine andere Düsengruppe (55) aktiviert wird.

Vorrichtung zum Bedrucken von Verschlüssen verschlossener Behälter

Vorrichtung zum Bedrucken von Verschlüssen verschlossener Behälter, umfassend eine Transportstrecke zum Transportieren der Behälter, wobei in Transportrichtung nacheinander eine Detektionseinheit und eine Druckeinheit zum Bedrucken des Verschlusses eines Behälters angeordnet sind, wobei die Detektionseinheit die Position des Verschlusses quer zur Transportrichtung für jeden Behälter individuell bestimmen und ein für die Position indikatives Signal an eine der Detektionseinheit und der Druckeinheit zugeordnete Steuereinheit übermitteln kann, wobei die Steuereinheit ausgebildet ist, die Druckeinheit zu steuern, Drucktinte zum Bedrucken des Verschlusses in Abhängigkeit der Position auf den Verschluss aufzubringen und ein entsprechendes Verfahren.

System zur Glasätzvorbereitung

Drucksystem zum Vorbereiten eines Glaswerkstücks für einen Ätzvorgang, mit:einem Drucker ausgestaltet zum Drucken einer Maske direkt auf ein Glaswerkstück durch Aufbringen von Tinte mittels des Druckers auf das Glaswerkstück.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Dekorieren einer unebenen Fläche an einem formstabilen Objekt

Um auch den Boden (12) eines Hohlkörpers wie einer Getränkedose bedrucken zu können wird ein Verfahren zum Dekorieren einer unebenen Fläche an einem formstabilen Objekt vorgeschlagen, wobei das zu dekorierende Objekt und ein digital und berührungslos arbeitender Druckkopf während des Druckvorganges relativ zueinander bewegt werden, und der Druckkopf (70, 80) von einer Steuereinrichtung (20) zur Ausgabe von Farbe angesteuert wird. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren umfasst die Schritte: Erstellen eines Steuerprogramms zum Steuern des Druckkopfes in Abhängigkeit des Höhenprofils der unebenen Dekorationsfläche (13, 14, 16) des Objektes; Erfassen der realtiven Lage der Dekorationsfläche des Objektes zum Druckkopf (70, 80) und Ansteuern des digitalen Druckkopfes mit dem erstellten Steuerprogramm. Die Erfindung betrifft auch eine Vorrichtung zur Ausführung des Verfahrens.

Manually driven welding device for arc welding, comprises a welding torch head, a guiding strip, which is parallely arranged to a welding seam, a guide block, which is guidable on guiding strip, and a holder holding the welding torch head

The manually driven welding device for arc welding, comprises a welding torch head (3) having an electrode, a guiding strip (7), which is parallely arranged to a welding seam to be produced, a guide block (9), which is guidable on the guiding strip and is arranged for creating a feed, a holder for holding the welding torch head on the guiding strip, an actuating device (13) for manually producing an oscillating swing motion of the holder and the welding torch head, and a transmission device (15), where the swing motion of the holder is transferable over the transmission device. The manually driven welding device for arc welding, comprises a welding torch head (3) having an electrode, a guiding strip (7), which is parallely arranged to a welding seam to be produced, a guide block (9), which is guidable on the guiding strip and is arranged for creating a feed, a holder for holding the welding torch head on the guiding strip, an actuating device (13) for manually producing an oscillating swing ...

Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Vorrichtung zum Beschichten und/oder Bedrucken eines Werkstückes

Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Vorrichtung zum Beschichten und/oder Bedrucken eines Werkstücks (10) mit einer Tintenstrahl-Druckkopf-Anordnung (13), wobei am bewegbaren Teil der Vorrichtung wahlweise entweder das Werkstück (10) oder die Druckkopf-Anordnung (13) befestigt ist, wobei die Vorrichtung als Mehrachs-Roboter (1) ausgebildet ist, an dessen Drehkopf (6) entweder das Werkstück (10) oder die Druckkopf-Anordnung (13) angeordnet ist, wobei das Werkstück (10) entlang einer Bewegungsbahn (11, 12) relativ zur Druckkopf-Anordnung (13) gesteuert bewegt wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine dreidimensionale Bahnabweichung (dx, dy, dz) zwischen der tatsächlich durchfahrenen Bewegungsbahn, Echtbahn (11), und einer geforderten Bewegungsbahn, Sollbahn (12), in Echtzeit als Korrektursignal zur Ansteuerung der Druckkopf-Matrix (14-17) der Druckkopf-Anordnung (13) verwendet wird, und wobei das Korrekturverfahren zur Ansteuerung von einzelnen Pixeln (27-30) jeweils einer Druckkopf-Matrix (14-17) mit ...

Klimatisierung von Direktdruckmaschinen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (100) zur Klimatisierung eines Innenraumes (101) einer Maschine in der Lebensmittel- und Getränkeindustrie, insbesondere zur Klimatisierung eines Innenraumes einer Direktdruckmaschine, umfassend: wenigstens ein Luftabführsystem (112) zur Abführung von Luft aus dem Innenraum der Maschine umfassend wenigstens Luftabsaugkanal konfiguriert zur gezielten Absaugung von verunreinigter Luft, z.B. Drucknebel oder konfiguriert zur gezielten Absaugung von hoch temperierter Luft, z.B. von Luft erhitzt von Lichtquellen zum Anhärten und/oder Aushärten von Druckfarben, oder wenigstens ein Luftabführsystem (112) zur Abführung von Luft aus dem Innenraum der Maschine umfassend wenigstens zwei getrennte Luftabsaugkanäle, wobei wenigstens ein Luftabsaugkanal (102) konfiguriert ist zur gezielten Absaugung von verunreinigter Luft, z.B. Drucknebel, und wenigstens ein Luftabsaugkanal (103) konfiguriert ist zur gezielten Absaugung von hoch temperierter Luft, z.B. Luft erhitzt ...

Direktdruckvorrichtung zum Aufbringen eines umlaufenden Druckbildes

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Direktdruckvorrichtung zum Aufbringen eines umlaufenden Druckbildes auf Behälter mit mindestens einer Behälternaht umfassend einen Druckkopf, der zum direkten Bedrucken eines Behälters ausgebildet ist, eine Detektionseinrichtung, die derart ausgebildet ist, dass mindestens ein vorgegebenes Merkmal des Behälters erfasst wird, eine Recheneinrichtung, die ausgebildet ist zu bestimmen, ob und gegebenenfalls wie der Behälter ausgerichtet werden muss, um von einer Ist-Behälterausrichtung in eine vorgegebene Soll-Behälterausrichtung gebracht zu werden, und eine Ausrichtungseinrichtung, die zum Ausrichten des Behälters in die Soll-Behälterausrichtung basierend auf der Bestimmung der Recheneinrichtung ausgebildet ist. Die Soll-Behälterausrichtung ist derart vorgegeben, dass die Behälternaht bezüglich des Druckkopfes derart ausgerichtet ist, dass eine Drucknaht, die beim Aufbringen eines umlaufenden Druckbilds entsteht, mit der Behälternaht im Wesentlichen zur Deckung ...

Verfahren zum Herstellen und Behandeln von Behältern

Verfahren zum Herstellen von Behälter aus Kunststoff, vorzugsweise aus PET, durch Streck- oder Blasformen unter Verwendung von Vorformlingen in einer Blasformmaschine und zum anschließenden Behandeln der Behälter an wenigstens einer Behandlungsstation einer Behälterbehandlungsstrecke.

Fixiervorrichtung für eine Halte- und Zentriereinheit

Vorrichtung zum Halten und wieder Freigeben einer Halte- und Zentriereinheit (10) an einer Behandlungsstation (8) einer Behälterbehandlungseinrichtung (1) umfassend einen Träger (21), mittels dem die Vorrichtung (20) mit der Behandlungsstation (8) verbunden ist und eine Fixiereinrichtung (22), mittels der eine von einer abgebenden Behandlungsstation (8) in einer Aufnahmerichtung (AR) der aufnehmenden Behandlungsstation (8) zugeführte Halte- und Zentriereinheit (10) an der aufnehmenden Behandlungsstation (8) lösbar fixierbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Aufnahmeeinheit (23) vorgesehen ist, mittels der die Fixiereinrichtung (22) mit dem Träger (21) verbunden ist, und dass die Aufnahmeeinheit (23) parallel zur Aufnahmerichtung (AR) durch Antriebsmittel (24) bewegbar an dem Träger (21) vorgesehen ist.

Hand printing unit labeling surfaces with diverse information, combines printing head with position sensor and image memory

The head includes individually-addressable elements (2) and has a position sensor (4) connected to it. Control electronics (5) with an image memory (6) are connected to the printing head and position sensor. Data for the required printed image are stored in the memory. The unit (1) is manually passed over the region to be printed. The position sensor relays print head location continuously to the electronics, which causes the stored images to be laid down independently of the course and speed of movement. An Independent claim is included for the corresponding method.

Farbdrucker und Verfahren zum Bedrucken der Flächen von dreidimensionalen Gegenständen

Farbdrucker und Verfahren zum Bedrucken der Flächen von dreidimensionalen Gegenständen (7), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Druckkopf (1) an einem Ausleger (2) befestigt ist, der drehgelagert und angetrieben um die eigene Längsachse (3) drehbar ist, wobei die Farbdruckdüsen (4, 5, 6) und deren Wirkrichtung in mehreren Gruppen jeweils im Winkel von 0 Grad, 45 Grad und 90 Grad zur der Längsachse (3) angeordnet sind, und der Ausleger (2) zusätzlich, und relativ zum bedruckenden Gegenstand (7) in drei Achsen und um den Gegenstand herum bewegbar ist.

Marking system with integrated synchronisation

Method for operating an ink-jet printing device

Printing on cylindrical objects

Printing on moving objects

A conveyor 11 carries objects 36 under ink jet printing heads 16. The conveyor 11 is formed by multiple rotatable bodies 12 and is driven by a drive roller 18. The heads 16 are also connected to the roller 18 by way of a linkage 14 which reciprocates the heads. A belt 22 driven by the roller 18 rotates the bodies 12. Objects 36 on the conveyor 11 are rotated by the bodies 12, the rate of this rotation being matched to the rate of reciprocation of the heads 16 whereby a stationary surface on each object 36 is presented for printing. ...

Printing device

Articles of clothing such as T-shirts may be printed by mounting the article on a support such that the article is under tension and defines a surface of predetermined geometry, for example the surface of a cylinder 1 or a surface of oval construction. A printing head 2 is mounted adjacent the surface so as to be displaceable parallel to that surface. The printing head supports an array of printing devices such as bubble jet printers, the array being transported such that the spacing between each of the printing devices and the surface to be printed is substantially constant. The movement of the printing head can be controlled by a computer so as to enable any desired pattern to be printed on, for example, a T-shirt. ...

Printing indicia on game balls

Printing apparatus for printing on both sides of print media

A printing apparatus for printing a heat shrinkable flattened plastics tubing or other elongate printable medium (22). The apparatus in one aspect comprises means for feeding at least one printable medium over a printer head (10), a means to control the sequence of printing operations on the medium, wherein the apparatus further comprises a return feed assembly to return the printable medium printed on a first face (22A, Fig 12) thereof inverted into the printing apparatus and off-set relative to where it was first fed passed the print head (10) for printing onto the obverse face (22B, Fig 12) of the medium. Further the printing apparatus is programmed to be set up initially with the medium (22) installed for feeding/printing the first side (22A, Fig 12) whereby printing of the first side (22A, Fig 12) of the label/printable medium may be initiated and the printable medium stopped at a required set point along the medium for reverse feeding, allowing the medium to then be fed back through ...

Picture frame member, method of printing, and printing apparatus

Marking meat products with a machine-readable visual code

Method of forming an electronic device

Inkjet printing on a three-dimensional object including relative movement of a printhead and the object during printing about a rotational axis

The printing apparatus is adapted to print on a printing surface of a three-dimensional object 12 (e.g. a cylindrical can, or conical surface). The apparatus, which includes an inkjet printhead 14, is operative to effect relative movement of the printhead and the object, during printing, with a rotational component about an axis of rotation and with a linear component, in which the linear component is at least partially in a direction parallel with the axis of rotation. The nozzle pitch of the printhead may be greater than a grid pitch to be printed onto the printing surface in a nozzle row direction (Figs.2a,b). The apparatus may vary the speed of relative movement of the printhead and the surface during printing dependent on the radius of the surface being printed. Several other inventions are disclosed, including, the printing of a helical path on the object surface, and printing on a non-constant radius surface (Fig.5). The apparatus may be used to print onto a wide range of objects ...

Printer

A non-contact printer controls the sensitivity of sensors (33, 35 fig 5) provided upstream of a print head, to detect the approach of an object (11, fig 4) to be printed onto. In a calibration operation to set the sensitivity level of the sensors (33, 35) before a printing operation, the printer displays instructions to guide the operator and adjusts the sensor sensitivity to find detection threshold levels for a background (object absent) condition and when the object is present. The calibration results can be stored in association with data identifying the conveyor (13, fig 4) and the type of object (11) used in the calibration operation. If the same conveyor and/or object type is used again in a later printing operation, the sensitivity level of the sensors (33, 35) can be set using the stored calibration results so that a further calibration operation is not necessary.

PRINTING ON PHARMACEUTICAL MOULDINGS TABLETS OR COATED TABLETS

Coating bottles

Glass bottles (2) are coated with a synthetic material using a nozzle head (3) with a plurality of spaced nozzles (11-13) adapted to eject the synthetic material with successive droplets. Relative movement is effected between the surface of the bottle and the nozzle head and the nozzles are so arranged with respect to the direction of the relative movement that the traces of the synthetic material emerging from adjacent nozzles overlap on the container. The relative movement is coordinated with the ejection rate of the droplets so that the surface areas of the bottle coated with successive droplets from the same nozzle overlap. ...

Apparatus for applying coating to nails

A method of painting a nail comprises rendering an image of the nail with a preview of the coating thereon on a display screen, then painting the nail. The display screen is integrated with a touch surface 112. The image may illustrate to the user where to position the nail, for example by including an overlay 803. A picture of the painted nail may be captured by a camera (106, fig.1A) and shared with others using a social network platform. A user profile may be created, and information such as colour preferences, media consumption and/or art preferences may be stored. Also claimed is a system to host a social network platform wherein an image of the nail is captured and nail parties are hosted among users of the social media platform, where a video screen capture of the nail being painted may be broadcast.

Method and apparatus for printing on cylindrical objects

An apparatus for printing images on generally cylindrical objects 106 comprises an impression station that includes a movable imaging surface 130 for bearing an ink image; and a transport mechanism 120 for advancing the objects 106 through the impression station, comprising a drive member supporting a plurality of rotatable mandrels, for mounting a respective object 106, the transport mechanism being configured to cause each object 106 to rotate during passage through the impression station such that, within a nip region 118 of the impression station, the surface of the object 106 makes rolling contact with the imaging surface 130 causing the ink image on the imaging surface 130 to be impressed on the surface of the object 106; an impression platen 124 is provided in the nip region of the impression station opposite the imaging surface 130 and applied a direct or indirect force so as to constrain the object 106 against the imaging surface 130 and thereby ensure rolling contact. The apparatus ...

Printing on cylindrical objects

Digital ink jet printing on cylindrical or spherical components

USE OF A CONTINUOUS INK JET PRINTER FOR PRECISE PRINTING WITH TITANIUM OXIDE-BASED INK

BALLOONS

PRINTING SERVOMECHANISM, ASSEMBLY FIXTURE FOR IT AND RECORDING DEVICE

Manufacturing method for a window or door profile -

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Fenster- oder Türprofils (1) nach dem auf zumindest einer Oberfläche (6) des Fenster- oder Türprofils (1) ein Dekormuster (7) mittels Digitaldruck aus Farbtropfen (10) erzeugt wird, wobei die Farbtropfen (10) bis zu einem Abstand (12) von einer in Druckrichtung verlaufenden Kante (11) des Fenster- oder Türprofils (1) in einer ersten Richtung, insbesondere senkrecht, auf die Oberfläche (6) des Fenster- oder Türprofils (1) aufgedruckt werden und dass die Farbtropfen (10) in dem durch den Abstand (12) von der Kante (11) definierten Bereich (15) der Oberfläche (6) in einer zweiten Richtung aufgedruckt werden, die zur ersten Richtung verschieden ist, insbesondere schräg ist. Der Abstand (12) zur Kante (11) ist zumindest so groß, wie die zulässige maximale Abweichung der Ist-Abmessungen des Fenster- oder Türprofils (1) von den Soll-Abmessungen.

PRESSURES WITH MORPHOLOGY CORRECTION

PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING A LINING PANEL ON

PRINTING SYSTEM FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRODUCTS WITH POSSIBILITY FOR THE FOREIGN BODY INCORPORATION

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR PRINTING A CONSTRUCTION UNIT ON WITH TWO TO EACH OTHER INCLINATIONS SURFACE RANGES OF MEANS OF A DIGITAL PRINTING PROCESS

Device for digitally printing a profile strip

Es wird eine Vorrichtung zum digitalen Bedrucken einer Profilleiste (6) mit mehreren digitalen Druckköpfen (3) beschrieben, die gegenüber einem die Profilleiste (6) in Längsrichtung an den Druckköpfen (3) vorbeifördernden Förderer (1) ausrichtbar sind. Um vorteilhafte Führungsbedingungen zu schaffen, wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Förderer (1) eine Vielzahl von in einer Umlaufbahn geführten Fördergliedern (2) aufweist, dass die Umlaufbahn eine Förderstrecke mit einem gerade verlaufenden Führungsabschnitt (5) für die Förderglieder (2) bildet und dass die Förderglieder (2) mit einer die Profilleiste (6) während der Gliederbewegung entlang des geraden Führungsabschnitts (5) verschiebefest haltenden Aufnahme für die Profilleiste (6) versehen sind.

DEVICE FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF PRINT HEADS

PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING A FIBRE OPTICS ON

PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING A FIBRE OPTICS ON

TINTENSTRAHLDRUCKVORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUM DRUCKEN VON MEHRFARBIGEN BILDERN

TINTENSTRAHLDRUCKVORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUM DRUCKEN VON MEHRFARBIGEN BILDERN

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Tintenstrahldruckvorrichtung (1) zum Drucken mehrfarbiger Bilder mit einer im Wesentlichen horizontal angeordneten Transporteinrichtung (2) zum Bewegen von darauf liegenden, zu bedruckenden Druckteilen (3) in einer Vorschubrich- tung (4) und mit einer oberhalb der Transporteinrichtung (2) angeordneten Druckkopfan- ordnung (5), die während des Druckvorganges relativ zur Transporteinrichtung (2) statio- när angeordnet ist. Im eingangsseitigen Bereich der Transporteinrichtung (2) ist eine Kamera (21) zur Aufzeichnung von Bildern der Druckteile (3) angeordnet, wobei die Steuereinrichtung (12) mit einer Software zur automatischen Bilderkennung ausgebildet ist und die Bilddaten des zu druckenden Bildes entsprechend der Form und Ausrichtung des Druckteiles (3) transformiert werden können.

VORRICHTUNG ZUM BEDRUCKEN VON STARREN WERKSTÜCKEN

The device has a transport unit (2) for transporting a work piece (1) and a printing unit (3) including an applicator roll (4) that is operated on the work piece. The applicator roll includes a surface area (5) that is smoothly adjusted for a printing structured and profiled surface of the work piece. A digital printing head (6) such as ink jet printing head or laser printing head, is provided for a sample order on the applicator roll. A drying device (8) i.e. UV- dryer, is arranged in a direction of movement of the applicator roll of the printing unit. An independent claim is also included for a method for printing rigid work pieces e.g. decoration board and skirting board.

VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUM AUFBRINGEN VON FLUIDTROPFEN

The device has a feeding device (13) for feeding an object (2) to an application device (4), and a controller (11) for controlling the feeding device, an image storage device (30) and the application device. The controller has a detector device (19) for detecting a part (5) of a three dimensional structure (25) of the object, where the detector device is attached to the image storage device and/or the application device. The controller controls the application of fluid drops (14, 15) on the object corresponding to a print motive (3) depending on the detected three dimensional structure. An independent claim is also included for a method for applying fluid drops on a part of an object for forming a print motive.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR DRY PRINTING OF A WORKPIECE ON USING A HOT EMBOSSING FOIL.

THERMOGRAPHY RECEIPT LAYER AND FRAGILE ONE RETROFLECTING ONE POLYMER COURSES

RADIATION PRINTING DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

HIGH PARALLEL PRODUCTION OF MICRO ARRAYS OF MEANS INK RADIATION PRINT HEAD

INK JET PRINTER

FINGER AND FOOT NAIL DECORATION WITH INK RADIATION PRINTING INK

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEMS FOR PRINTING ON SPHERICAL ARTICLES

MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF A DECORS ON OBERFLÄCHENELEMENTEN

Method for producing a microcomponent, use of a print head that functions according to the ink jet principle for producing a microcomponent, and device for producing microcomponent

Printing using an externally generated reference

It is often desirable to apply graphic output to surfaces that are large, irregular, and/or contoured. Application of graphic output on large or complex surfaces may be accomplished by projecting a pattern onto the surface using a projector disposed at a fixed location with respect to the surface. The graphic output is mapped to the projected pattern, by precisely positioning the print head with respect to the projected pattern using a robotic or similar actuated articulated positioning device, graphic output portions may be disposed in each of a plurality of defined locations to form a seamless, large scale graphic output.

Systems and methods for decorating substrates

Systems and methods for forming and applying decorations onto substrates (10) are disclosed. According to some aspects, a decoration may be formed on a carrier web (104) at a decoration forming station (206) positioned along a web path. The decorations may be transported along the web path to an application station (208) at which the decorations are applied to substrates (10) from the carrier web (104).

Mounting device for receiving a hollow cylindrical object and printing system

A mounting device (1 ) for holding a hollow cylindrical object (6). particularly a screw cap, in a printing system, comprises a support member (7), and a mandrel (2) for receiving a hollow cylindrical object (6) arranged at the support member (7), and a heating device (5) for heating the hollow cylindrical object (6) mounted at the mandrel (2), A printing system for printing on hollow cylindrical objects (6), preferably screw caps, comprises at least one mounting device (1), and at least one printhead configured to print on surfaces of cylindrical objects (6), preferably screw caps.

Container decoration apparatus and method

A container body decorator (10) has a controller with a software stored in a memory. A plurality of ink-jet print heads (108) is in communication with the controller. An endless image transfer belt (116) has a circumferential configuration with an inner surface opposite a printing surface. A printing site (124) is located along the endless image transfer belt (116). A container body handling module (200) delivers container bodies (14) to the printing site (124).

Highly parallel fabrication of microarrays by ink jet printheads

Printing system and method

A printing technique is presented for efficiently printing (i.e. with production lines rates at high resolution and high accuracy) on outer surfaces of a plurality of objects passing in an optimized stream through a printing route/zone. According to this technique, at least one array of printing head units is provided being configured to define at least one printing route along a printing axis, where the at least one printing route is a substantially linear segment of a closed loop lane along which the objects are progressing.

Digital printing process of a vehicle body

The present invention relates to a painting process whose purpose is to carry out the printing of a digital image provided by a user to a vehicle body through a production 5 line. Printing is achieved through a print head, which injects automotive ink (solvent base/water base) as well as eco-solvent printer ink and UV ink. The print head is instructed to perform a variety of automated operations to develop body painting, through continuous path control. The print head is characterized by having an arm-like structure through which different tools or embossers can be used to make the impression, the head 10 being able to make decisions based on the information coming from the image provided by the user.

A beam director

A beam director comprising; a first reflector mounted towards the center of a horizontal rotatable platform, the platform rotatable by an actuator, the beam director configured to receive a vertical beam from a beam source perpendicular to the ratable platform and the first reflector configured to rotate the beam as the platform rotates and to reflect the beam horizontally to a second reflector mounted on the rotatable platform; the second reflector configured to reflect the beam vertically towards a work surface so that when the beam is activated and the actuator rotates the platform, the vertical beam strikes the rotating first reflector rotating the beam as the platform rotates and reflects the beam to the second reflector which reflects the beam to the work surface; the beam then following a curve path relative to the work surface and trace out an arc on the work surface.

Container decoration apparatus and method

A container body decorator (10) has a controller (300) with a software stored in a memory. A plurality of ink-jet printing heads (108) is in communication with the controller (300). A segmented image transfer blanket (116) has a circumferential configuration with an inner surface opposite a printing surface. A printing site (124) is located along the segmented image transfer blanket (116). A container body handling module (200) delivers container bodies to the printing site (124).

Process for applying a decorative pattern to earplugs

Method and installation for surface marking of a substrate

JET ETCHING

CONTINUOUS STRIP BAG FEEDER AND LOADER WITH INTEGRATED PRINTER ASSEMBLY

A continuous strip bag feeder and loader that includes an integrated printer assembly for printing information on each individual bag of the continuous strip (16) . The printer assembly (40) is mounted to a support frame and receives a continuous strip of bags from a feed assembly (38). The printer assembly includes a print head (56) that prints the desired information on each individual bag of the continuous strip. The printer assembly is positioned relative to the loading assembly (42) such that after each individual bag is printed, the bag is immediately loaded with a product at the loading assembly. Thus, no printed bags are positioned between the loading assembly and the printer assembly, thereby assuring each bag is loaded with a product prior to the printing of another bag.

PRINTING PLASTIC FILMS USING A DIGITAL PRINTER COMPRISING STATIONARY PRINT HEADS FOR PRODUCTION ORDERS WITH SMALL LOT SIZES

The present invention relates to a method for producing small lots of printed plastic film, wherein in terms of the resolution and colors the print corresponds to the print generated by means of the intaglio printing method. The film (1) is printed by way of an array of print heads (2a, 2b) with an ink using the ink jet printing method, said ink containing the same dyes and/or pigments, and the property of the ink is adapted to the ink jet printing method.

INK JET PRINTING APPARATUS

BFN 6933 INK JET PRINTING APPARATUS An ink jet printing apparatus for printing addresses on documents being transported along an independently operated conveyor. The printing apparatus includes a control console, a printing arm telescopically received within the console, and an ink jet printing head mounted on a carriage which is vertically movable within the printing arm. A tachometer wheel is mounted on the printing carriage for contacting a document being transported past the printing head and generating a tachometer signal in response thereto. A programmed microprocessor generates printing control signals in synchronism with the tachometer signal.

APPARATUS FOR COATING OBJECTS, SUCH AS GLASS BOTTLES, WITH SYNTHETIC MATERIAL

An apparatus for coating objects, such as glass bottles, with a synthetic material, includes a nozzle head for spraying the synthetic material. The nozzle head comprises a plurality of nozzles, spaced from each other, from which the synthetic material is ejected in the form of consecutive droplets. The nozzles are controlled individually or in groups. Drive means is provided to produce relative motion between the surface of the object to be coated and the nozzle head. The nozzles are arranged in such a manner, in relation to the direction of the relative motion, that the traces of the synthetic material emerging from adjacent nozzles overlap on the container. The relative motion is matched with the sequence frequency of the droplets in such a manner that the surface areas coated by the droplets emerging consecutively from the same nozzle overlap on the surface of the object.

PRINTING USING AN EXTERNALLY GENERATED REFERENCE

It is often desirable to apply graphic output to surfaces that are large, irregular, and/or contoured. Application of graphic output on large or complex surfaces may be accomplished by projecting a pattern onto the surface using a projector disposed at a fixed location with respect to the surface. The graphic output is mapped to the projected pattern, by precisely positioning the print head with respect to the projected pattern using a robotic or similar actuated articulated positioning device, graphic output portions may be disposed in each of a plurality of defined locations to form a seamless, large scale graphic output.

Automated beam marker

A beam marking system is disclosed for marking on beams with a marking device. The beam marking system includes a beam marking device configured to mark on the surface of a beam. A movable arm is coupled to the marking device. The movable arm has at least three movable components that collectively move the beam marking device along or about at least three axes. A controller is in electronic communication with the movable arm and the marking device. The controller controlling the movement of the at least three movable components of the movable arm and controlling the operation of the marking device. In some instances, the beam marking system can automatically mark beams, such as metal beams used in heavy construction projects in a rapid and accurate manner.

Printer pallet for flat printing of multiple target image areas on 3-dimensional object

Pallets for flat-printing multiple areas of a 3-dimensional object, especially in a single print job as received by the printing system, and methods for printing the same.

Apparatus for labeling containers, particularly specimen containers for medical specimen, method for labeling containers, and use of a labeling apparatus

The invention relates to an apparatus for labeling containers, especially specimen containers for medical specimens. The apparatus comprises a printing device; a supply and removal device for supplying and removing at least one container to and from the printing device. The printing device is designed such that it can be moved into at least one first position and into a second position. In the first position, the container is automatically supplied to and removed from the printing device with the aid of the supply and removal device. The container can be manually supplied and removed from the printing device when it is in the second position.

Inkjet recording apparatus

An inkjet recording device includes a tray receives a recording medium. A tray guide is movable between a first position and a second position. A first sensor outputs a first signal indicative of the position of the tray guide. A recording portion records an image on the recording medium. A cleaning mechanism cleans the recording portion. A first conveyor portion conveys the tray. A first drive source rotates in a forward direction of rotation and a reverse direction of rotation. A power transmitting portion transmits a force generated by the first drive source to both the cleaning mechanism and the first conveyor portion. A control section drives the first drive source in the forward direction of rotation using a first predetermined amount if the control section determined that the first sensor has detected that the tray guide is not in the second position under the cleaning operation.

Container for eggs, method and apparatus for arranging and stabilizing eggs in a container

A method for arranging eggs in a container. Eggs placed in receptacles of the container come to a resting orientation, by virtue of eh contouring of the receptacle, such that a long axis of the first egg is tilted toward a rear portion of the container at nearly uniform angles slightly offset from a vertical axis, and parallel side-to-side. Using features of the container, movement of eggs from their resting orientation, as well as twisting (spinning) about their long axes is resisted during marking, shipping or handling. The orienting of eggs in the receptacles or compartments thereof may be aided by use of an egg orienter. Tilting of the eggs may be facilitated by using receptacles or compartments which are asymmetrically contoured with respect to the vertical axis.

Three-dimensional inkjet printer

To reduce unevenness in print density. A three-dimensional inkjet printer has a medium holding portion 40 which holds a medium M on which a vibration generator 50 which applies vibrations to the medium holding portion 40 is mounted. Then, vibrations are generated from the vibration generator 50 when ink droplets are ejected from an inkjet head 20 by relatively moving the medium holding portion 40 and inkjet head 20 while rotating the medium holding portion 40 . Because of this, the medium M held by the medium holding portion 40 vibrates, and the landing positions of ink droplets ejected from the inkjet head 20 deviate non-uniformly overall. Because of this, the deviation of dot positions becomes visually inconspicuous, and unevenness in print density decreases.

Cable inscription device and method for inscribing cables

An apparatus ( 1 ) and method for inscribing a cable ( 2 ) moving along its axis (y) are described. The apparatus ( 1 ) comprises a jet/beam generator ( 3 ) for generating at least one jet/beam (A) which produces the inscription. Furthermore, the apparatus ( 1 ) comprises a movement unit which is prepared for moving the at least one jet/beam (A) during the inscription process in the direction (a) transverse to the cable axis (y). The movement unit may adjust the direction of movement (a) continuously in such a way that the speed component (VSy) of the jet/beam movement in the region of the cable ( 2 ) in the direction of the cable axis (y) corresponds to the speed (VL) of the cable ( 2 ).

Printed layer formation processing device and printed layer formation processing method

A printed layer formation processing device performs a part of a process for forming a printed layer on a part of the print medium by a first colorant in a molded object formation process. The printed layer formation processing device includes: a formation amount correspondence relationship storage part that stores a formation amount correspondence relationship, which is a correspondence relationship between a degree of deformation of the print medium and a formation amount of the first colorant, which are correlated so that the thickness of the printed layer is substantially the same in respective regions of the molded object, a deformation degree acquisition part that acquires the degree of deformation in the respective regions of the print medium; and a formation amount determining part that determines the formation amount of the first colorant in the respective regions based on the degree of the deformation and the formation amount correspondence relationship.

Apparatus for printing surfaces having a plurality of movable print heads and system having the apparatus

An apparatus for printing surfaces, for example of three-dimensionally shaped vehicle body parts, includes movable print heads having actuable, preferably inkjet, nozzles, and at least one printing position and one parking position into which the print heads can be moved or rotated. At least one first and one second print head have mutually different nozzle configurations, sizes or shapes. In a first mode, the first print head is in a printing position and the second print head is in a parking position, and in a second mode, the first print head is in a parking position and the second print head is in a printing position. The print heads can be on a rotation apparatus which can be on a robot arm. Surfaces of any shape, having curvatures and/or undercuts, can be printed in one or multiple colors (in image terms). A system having the apparatus is also provided.

Method and Apparatus For Three-Dimensional Digital Printing

Techniques are presented for digital ink jet printing upon a substrate with a significant third dimension. Droplets in the range of 120 pL to 200 pL have been found suitable for substrates with variability, in the third dimension, of up to approximately 4 cm. A larger droplet can be generated by utilizing a plurality of drive pulses, each of which generates a smaller droplet, and having the plurality of smaller droplets combine in mid-air. The data to be printed can be derived from a 3D model and such 3D model can also be used to guide shaping of the substrate. The 3D model can be produced from 2D image data. If the 2D image data is a two-dimensional portrait photograph, a result, of using the present invention, can be a realistic portrait in the form of a bas-relief sculpture.

Anti-Bird Glass and Method of Its Production and Use

The present invention relates to a pane element with a protective device against bird strikes, whereby a protective structure is arranged on the outer area of a pane element which structure absorbs light in the wavelength range of approximately 320 nm to 420 nm, in particular at approximately 350 nm to 380 nm and emits by Stokes shift on the longer wave range, in particular in the UV range or near UV range into the visible wavelength range and is visible as a hindrance for a bird that cannot be flown through and is largely not visible to the human eye or seems translucent or can be recognized as an anti-bird structure, and relates to a method for the production and the use for avoiding the injuring or killing of birds.

Nail art device

A nail art device is provided. The device includes a finger holder for fixing a finger; and a printer unit for printing an image on the nail of the finger fixed by the finger holder, wherein the printer unit includes a printer head provided on a printer head frame, a first moving unit for moving the printer head left and right, and a second moving unit for moving the printer head frame forwards and backwards, the second moving unit including a driving motor, a first driving member that is driven by the driving motor, a second driving member that is spaced apart from the first driving member, and facilitates contact by coming into close contact with the first driving member when printing an image on the nail, and simultaneously guides the forward-and backward movement of the first driving member, and a second driving member elevating module.

Keyboard manufacturing apparatus and method

Disclosed herein are a keyboard manufacturing apparatus and method that provide improved printing of at least one of a letter, a symbol, a number, and a pattern onto a keycap of a keyboard. The keyboard manufacturing apparatus includes a loader to load a keyboard, an unloader to unload the keyboard, a printing device provided between the loader and the unloader to print at least one of the letter, symbol, number and pattern onto the keyboard, wherein the printing device includes a support on which the keyboard is positioned, and an inkjet unit to print the at least one of the letter, symbol, number and pattern onto the keyboard, wherein the inkjet unit includes an inkjet head containing ink with a color identical to a specific color to be printed onto the keyboard, and a hardeners positioned on one side of the inkjet head to dry the ink.

Latex articles imprinted with full-length indicia and systems and methods for imprinting latex articles

Devices, systems, and methods for printing indicia on latex are presented. A system for printing includes a latex surface supported by a mold on a rotary mount, a printer, a base plate supporting print heads, a rotational drive system for selectively rotating the mold during printing, and a printer engine programmed to print indicia onto a substantially contiguous area of the latex surface, from an intermediate border to and including a distal end. In a system with multiple molds moving along a path, the system may include a chassis for supporting the base plate, printer, and/or rotational drive system, and a motion controller for moving the chassis near the molds. Latex articles may be imprinted with indicia that is decorative and/or informative.

Digital printing plastic container

A plastic container includes a medium applied to a portion of the container. A digital image is applied to a portion of the medium, the digital image being comprised of a plurality of ink droplets. Methods for digital printing on a portion of a medium that is applied to a container are also disclosed.

Color printer system for histological specimen slides and cassettes

A color printer for histological specimen containers such as slides and cassettes includes a specimen container receiving structure to receive histological specimen containers having a print zone, an ink receiving structure to receive a multi-colored ink source, a printhead, a drive mechanism to drive specimen containers received by the container receiving structure with respect to the print head, and a control system. The control system is responsive to specimen data representative of histological specimens and controls the drive mechanism and the printhead, including causing the print head to transfer multiple colors of ink from the ink source and print specimen information in color on the print zones of specimen containers. In one embodiment of the invention the specimen data includes color data representative of a color that identifies specimen information, and the control system causes the printhead to print the specimen information in color as a function of the color data. In another embodiment the control system causes the printhead to print specimen information in the form of a color bar as a function of the color data, and to print specimen information in the form of text and a bar code in black.

System for printing on an object

A system for printing an image, preferably a multicolor halftone image, onto at least one non-planar area of a surface of an object, for example a section of a body of a vehicle, includes an inkjet print head having nozzles, a robot, preferably an articulated robot, creating a primary movement, the primary movement including at least two printing paths of the inkjet print head being lateral to each other, and a device creating a secondary movement, the secondary movement being substantially perpendicular to the primary movement and causing the printing paths to laterally adjoin each other. As a result, undesired streaks between the printing paths may advantageously be reduced or prevented.

Projector Assisted Alignment and Printing

A flexible manufacturing system for an article of footwear includes a printing system for printing graphics onto the footwear. The flexible manufacturing system also includes a projection system for aligning a projected graphic with a predetermined portion of the article prior to printing the graphic to the article. The graphic can include a masked portion that corresponds to a design element on the article.

NAIL PRINT APPARATUS AND PRINT CONTROL METHOD THEREOF FOR FITTING FIRST DESIGN AND SECOND DESIGN THAT IS BACKGROUND OF FIRST DESIGN TO NAIL

A nail print apparatus, including: a print head which performs printing on a nail region on the basis of image data including a first design and a second design that is a background of the first design; and an image data processing unit which has a second image data processing unit that processes the image data so that the second design covers an entire nail region. 1. A nail print apparatus , comprising:a print head which performs printing on a nail region on the basis of image data including a first design and a second design that is a background of the first design; andan image data processing unit which has a second image data processing unit that processes the image data so that the second design covers an entire nail region.2. The nail print apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe image data processing unit has a first image data processing unit that processes the image data so that the first design is included in the nail region,the second design has a design of an edge region provided inward from an end, andthe second image data processing unit processes the image data so as to extend the second design by repeatedly providing the design of the edge region from the end of the second design so that the extended second design covers the entire nail region.3. The nail print apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a photographing unit which photographs a finger to obtain a finger image;a nail region extraction unit which extracts the nail region from the finger image obtained by the photographing unit; anda print control unit which controls the print head so as to perform the printing on the nail region on the basis of the image data processed by the image data processing unit,whereinthe first design includes at least one of a picture, a kanji character, a hiragana, a katakana, an alphabet, a number, a symbol and a pictogram.4. The nail print apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising an associating storage unit which sets an edge region ...

Apparatus for marking histology embedding cassettes

A marking apparatus for marking histology embedding cassettes includes a marking device for marking plastic surfaces, a gripping means to grip and release a cassette, and a movement organ to rotate the gripping means with respect to a first rotation axis perpendicular to a second rotation axis. The first axis is arranged such that it is situated in an ideal plane that is parallel to and interposed between the ideal planes in which the perpendicular surfaces of a cassette, gripped by the gripping means, are located, so that, upon rotation with respect to the first axis the first and the second perpendicular surfaces can alternately be located in front of the marking device. The second axis being arranged with respect to the gripping means such that, upon rotation with respect to the second axis, the oblique surface of the cassette can be in front of the marking device.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STORING AND RETRIEVING INFORMATION RELATING TO EDIBLE OBJECTS

A method of marking an egg is disclosed and comprises applying radiant energy to the shell of an egg so as to cause discoloration of the eggshell, thereby forming a marking comprising at least a traceability code and a freshness date. Apparatus is also disclosed for applying markings on eggs being processed by an egg-handling machine that is designed and configured to transport a plurality of eggs therethrough, wherein the apparatus comprises a radiant energy source located in proximity to the egg-handling machine, the radiant energy source being configured to apply radiant energy to the eggs as the eggs are transported past the radiant energy source to selectively discolor the shell of the eggs and form markings on the shell, including a freshness date and a traceability code. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising acts of:receiving a request to access information relating to an egg, the request comprising a traceability code associated with the egg;retrieving, from at least one database, via the traceability code, historical information regarding the egg, the historical information comprising information indicative of one or more operating conditions of at least one processing station during processing of the egg; andtransmitting the historical information regarding the egg to be displayed to a user.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising an act of:providing a web site configured to receive requests to access information relating to eggs, wherein the act of receiving the request comprises receiving the request via the web site.23. The method of claim 21 , further comprising an act of:forming a manifestation of the traceability code on a shell of the egg.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the act of forming the manifestation comprises using one or more laser beams to form the manifestation of the traceability code on the shell of the egg.25. The method of claim 21 , further comprising acts of:monitoring the one or more operating conditions of the at ...

TILTABLE MOUNTING DEVICE, PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRINTING ON CYLINDRICAL OBJECTS

A tiltable mounting device is for mounting cylindrical objects with a top surface and a lateral surface, and for tilting the objects relative to a reference plane. The device has a frame, and one or more mandrels, each configured to mount a cylindrical object. Each mandrel is rotatable about a longitudinal axis, and is tiltable in the frame between first and second positions. The longitudinal axis of each mandrel in the first position is oriented perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the respective mandrel in the second position. In the first position, each mandrel is oriented with the top surface of the object in the reference plane, and in the second position, each mandrel is oriented such that the lateral surface of the cylindrical object is tangent to the reference plane. 1. A tiltable mounting device for mounting cylindrical objects , particularly screw caps , that comprise a top surface and a lateral surface , and for tilting the cylindrical objects relative to a reference plane , the tiltable mounting device comprising:a frame,one or more mandrels that are each configured to mount a cylindrical object, particularly a screw cap,wherein each mandrel of the one or more mandrels has a longitudinal axis around which the mandrel is rotatable,wherein each mandrel is tiltable in the frame between a first position and a second position,wherein the longitudinal axis of each mandrel in the first position is oriented perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the mandrel in the second position,wherein, in the first position, each mandrel is oriented such that top surface of the screw cap mountable on the mandrel lies in the reference plane, andin the second position, each mandrel is oriented such that the lateral surface of the screw cap mountable on the mandrel is tangent to the reference plane.2. The tiltable mounting device according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more mandrels consists of a single mandrel.3. The tiltable mounting device according to claim 1 , ...

Printing of digital images onto fiberglass

Processes, systems and methods for applying graphics digitally to fiberglass, along with products thereby including surfboards, allowing a true image to be conformably disposed upon geometrically complex surface without spherical or chromatic aberration detectable by the human eye. Unexpectedly, by applying digital elements as structural features, the graphics make the board stronger and less subject to breakage and delamination issues.

DETECTION SEGMENT AS WELL AS DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRINTING CONTAINERS

A detection segment for use in a device for printing on containers includes an image-capturing device that optically detects a container feature and a sensor interface that interfaces with a sensor that uses a code provided on a retaining-and-centering unit that holds a container to determine a rotational position of that container. A computer connects to the image-capturing device and the sensor unit. The computer determines an alignment variable based on the code and the detected container feature and then forwards this alignment variable to a printer segment on a printer module. 118-. (canceled)19. An apparatus comprising a detection segment for use in a device for printing on containers , said device comprising a printing module , said detection segment comprising an image-capturing device , a sensor interface , a computer , a communication interface , said detection segment configured for holding and releasing a retaining-and-centering unit that rotates a container about a vertical axis thereof when said container is retained at said retaining-and-centering unit , wherein said image-capturing device is configured to optically detect a container feature of a container , wherein said sensor interface interfaces with a sensor that uses a code provided on said retaining-and-centering unit to determine a rotational position of said container when said container is retained by said retaining-and-centering unit , wherein said computer connects to said image-capturing device and said sensor unit , wherein said computer is configured for determining an alignment variable based on said code and said detected container feature , and wherein said communication interface is configured to forward said alignment variable to a printer segment on said printer module.20. The apparatus of claim 19 , further comprising a rotor claim 19 , wherein said detection segment is provided on said rotor.21. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein said detection segment is a detection module ...

PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS, AND PRINTING METHOD

A three-dimensional printer including a printer head, a target object holding device that rotatably holds the printing target object, a three-dimensional movement supporting device that movably supports the target object holding device, and a control device, where the control device carries out a process of setting a printing target point, which is a position where the ink is to be discharged from a nozzle, an ideal landing point and an actual landing point are calculated in the relevant process, and when positions are shifted between the ideal landing point and the actual landing point, correction corresponding to a shift amount of the position is carried out to set a printing target point. 1. A printing apparatus that carries out printing on a surface of a printing target object having a three-dimensional shape based on a print image , which is an image to be printed , the printing apparatus comprisinga printer head comprising a nozzle surface being a surface formed with a nozzle row where a plurality of nozzles, each of which discharges ink, are lined in a predetermined nozzle row direction;a target object holding device that holds the printing target object, the target object holding device rotatably holding the printing target object with a rotating axis set in a three-dimensional space as a center;a three-dimensional movement supporting device that movably supports the target object holding device in the three-dimensional space;a head movement supporting device that movably supports the printer head so that the nozzle surface passes a position facing the surface of the printing target object held by the target object holding device;a relative movement control device that carries out a control of relatively moving the printer head with respect to the printing target object held by the target object holding device by controlling an operation of the three-dimensional movement supporting device and the head movement supporting device; anda print control device ...

HOLDING APPARATUS AND DRAWING APPARATUS

A holding apparatus including an object holding wall and a plurality of pressing members which is movable in a first direction to the object holding wall. 1. A holding apparatus , comprising:an object holding wall; anda plurality of pressing members which is movable in a first direction to the object holding wall, whereinan insertion space is formed by the plurality of pressing members and the object holding wall, and an object that is a finger or a toe having a nail is inserted into the insertion space;the object holding wall is provided in a position that restricts movement of the object inserted into the insertion space in the first direction;an end of the object inserted into the insertion space is closer to one of the plurality of pressing members than the other of the plurality of pressing members; andeach of the plurality of pressing members applies a biasing force to the object inserted such that the biasing force applied by the one of the plurality of pressing members is greater than biasing forces applied by the other of the plurality of pressing members.2. The holding apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the plurality of pressing members are disposed joined to each other along the insertion direction of the object into the insertion space.3. The holding apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the plurality of pressing members include the first pressing member disposed relatively in the back side in the insertion direction, a second pressing member disposed relatively in a front side in the insertion direction, and a third pressing member disposed between the first pressing member and the second pressing member;the biasing force applied by the first pressing member has a first value;the biasing force applied by the second pressing member has a second value;the biasing force applied by the third pressing member has a third value; andthe first value is greater than the second value and the second value is greater than the third value.4. The holding ...

SYSTEM FOR PRINTING ON THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) OBJECTS

A printing system facilitates the printing of articles of manufacture. The system includes an array of printheads, a support member positioned to be parallel to a plane formed by the array of printheads, a member movably mounted to the support member, an actuator operatively connected to the movably mounted member, an object holder configured to mount to the movably mounted member, and a controller operatively connected to the plurality of printheads and the actuator. The controller is configured to operate the actuator to move the object holder past the array of printheads and to operate the plurality of printheads to eject marking material onto objects held by the object holder as the object holder passes the array of printheads. The support member and printhead array are oriented vertically to enable the printing system to be installed in a vertical cabinet that provides a small footprint in a non-production environment. 1. A printing system comprising:a plurality of printheads arranged in a two-dimensional array, each printhead being configured to eject marking material;a support member positioned to be in a plane parallel to a plane formed by the two-dimensional array of printheads;a member mounted about the support member, the member being configured to move along the support member;an actuator operatively connected to the member to enable the actuator to move the member along the support member;an object holder configured to mount to the member selectively to enable a surface of the object holder configured to hold at least one object to be parallel to the plane formed by the two-dimensional array of printheads as the member moves along the support member; anda controller operatively connected to the plurality of printheads and the actuator, the controller being configured to operate the actuator to move the surface of the object holder past the two-dimensional array of printheads in the plane parallel to the plane formed by the two-dimensional array of ...

SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING OBJECTS FROM A NESTED STACK OF OBJECTS TO A PRINTER FOR PRINTING

A printer includes a conveyor that feeds objects from a stack of nested objects to the printer. The conveyor includes a member having protuberances that extend from the member to hold the lips of objects in the stack except for the object closest to the printheads in the printer. A spindle mounted to a member is moved to be within an orifice of the object closest to the printheads to engage that object and pull it from the stack. The spindle rotates to facilitate the printing of the object. After the object is printed, it is released from the spindle and gravity directs the printed object along a ramp to an opening in the printer for collection. 1. A printing system comprising:a plurality of printheads, each printhead in the plurality of printheads being configured to eject marking material;a conveyor configured to move a stack of nested objects toward the plurality of printheads,a spindle configured for reciprocal movement;an actuator operatively connected to the spindle to enable the actuator to move the spindle within an orifice of the object in the stack of nested objects that is closest to the plurality of printheads to engage the object;an opening positioned below the conveyor;a member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the member is positioned at the opening and the second end is positioned to receive objects released from the spindle; anda controller operatively connected to the plurality of printheads, the conveyor, and the actuator, the controller being configured to operate the conveyor to move at least a portion of the stack of nested objects within the printing system, to operate the actuator to move the spindle within the orifice of the object in the stack of nested objects that is closest to the plurality of printheads to engage the object, remove the object from the stack, and move the object to a position opposite the plurality of printheads, to operate the plurality of printheads to eject marking material onto the object, and to ...

Paper-based 3d printing device and printing method

The present invention relates to a paper-based 3D printing device and a printing method. The paper-based 3D printing device comprises a printing platform, a three-axis linkage platform, a cutting head and an inkjet head. The printing platform is used for placing paper, and the three-axis linkage platform is arranged to, firstly, drive the cutting head to cut the corresponding paper along the contour of a preset model to form a cutting seam, and then drive the inkjet head to inkjet color toward the cutting seam along the contour of the preset model. The paper-based 3D printing device and the printing method save ink, and can directly spray the ink at the cutting seam, which is equivalent to coloring the outer surface of the model, effectively improving the coloring effect, making the coloring of the outer surface of the model uniform, eliminating the step of printing one by one.

Vehicle Component and Method for Producing a Vehicle Component

A vehicle component includes a colored translucent plastic component having a front side and a back side, and a metallic layer arranged on the back side of the plastic component. 112.-. (canceled)13. A vehicle component comprising:a colored translucent plastic component having a front side and a rear side, wherein the front side of the plastic component forms a visible side of the vehicle component; anda metal layer arranged on the rear side of the plastic component.14. The vehicle component according to claim 13 , whereinthe metal layer fully covers the rear side of the plastic component.15. The vehicle component according to claim 13 , whereinthe plastic component has a transmission in a range from 10% to 70%.16. The vehicle component according to claim 13 , wherein the plastic component consists of a colored translucent plastic body.17. The vehicle component according to claim 13 , wherein the plastic component comprises a transparent plastic body and at least one coloring layer arranged on a rear side of the plastic body.18. The vehicle component according to claim 13 , wherein the plastic component comprises a colored translucent plastic body and at least one coloring layer arranged on a rear side of the plastic body.19. The vehicle component according to claim 17 , wherein the plastic component further comprises a translucent colored cover layer arranged on a front side of the plastic body.20. The vehicle component according to claim 13 , wherein the plastic component consists of a transparent plastic body and a translucent colored cover layer claim 13 , wherein the translucent colored cover layer is arranged on a front side of the plastic body.21. The vehicle component according to claim 13 , wherein the vehicle component is an external skin component or a radar covering.22. A method for producing a vehicle component claim 13 , the method comprising:producing a colored translucent plastic component having a front side and a rear side, anddepositing a metal ...

Method for printing an object with images

A method for printing an object using a color image printer is provided. The printer applies colorant dots having a flat shape. The object has an apparent surface with a locally varying color for representing a color image on the surface. The printer comprises a white colorant, that is applied as a background underneath a surface colorant for begetting a local color of the apparent surface. The invented method comprises the steps of: generating two-dimensional image data for composing the object in slices; determining a local surface orientation of the apparent surface of the object; and applying colorant material in accordance with the two-dimensional image data, wherein, in dependence on the local surface orientation, white colorant dots are deposited between other colorant dots to compensate a color effect of an orientation of a surface colorant dot relative to the local surface orientation.

DEVICE FOR PRINTING ON MULTI-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

A device for printing on multi-dimensional objects includes an object carrier for holding and moving the object to be printed on, a tool carrier for receiving stationary processing tools, and a frame to which the tool carrier is fixed. The object carrier has three guide tracks which are disposed perpendicular to one another and each of which is oriented along a respective axis of movement. Carriages are movable on the guide tracks for executing a translatory movement of the object relative to the stationary processing tools. The device may have a modular construction, allowing the device to be adapted to a variety of objects to be printed on. 1. A device for printing on multidimensional objects , the device comprising:a frame;stationary processing tools;a tool carrier for receiving said stationary processing tools, said tool carrier being fixed to said frame;an object carrier for holding and moving an object to be printed on, said object carrier having three guide tracks being oriented perpendicularly to one another, each of said three guide tracks being oriented along a respective one of three axes of movement; andcarriages each being movable on a respective one of said three guide tracks for carrying out a translatory movement of the object relative to said stationary processing tools.2. The printing device according to claim 1 , wherein said three guide tracks include a first guide track having two guide rails oriented parallel to one another.3. The printing device according to claim 2 , wherein said two guide rails are two horizontal guide rails.4. The printing device according to claim 2 , which further comprises a foundation or base plate claim 2 , and two side walls to be elevated over said foundation or base plate claim 2 , each of said two guide rails being disposed on a respective one of said side walls.5. The printing device according to claim 4 , wherein said two side walls are interconnected claim 4 , forming arms of a U profile.6. The printing device ...

EJECTION DEVICE

An ejection device is provided, which is capable of restricting movement of an object so as to discharge droplets of a fluid to the object stably as well as suppressing generation of static electricity. The ejection device has a discharge part, discharging a droplet to an object; a base, electrically grounded; and a fixing mechanism, disposed on the base and fixing the object. The fixing mechanism includes an electrically conductive material and is electrically connected with the base. 1. An ejection device , comprising:a discharge part discharging a droplet to an object;a base electrically grounded; anda fixing mechanism disposed on the base and fixing the object,wherein the fixing mechanism includes an electrically conductive material and is electrically connected with the base.2. The ejection device according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing mechanism comprises a support part disposed on the base claim 1 , and a positioning part disposed on the support part and restricting movement of the object claim 1 , andthe support part and the positioning part are composed of an electrically conductive material.3. The ejection device according to claim 2 , wherein the positioning part comprises a body part disposed on the support part claim 2 , an urging member disposed in the body part claim 2 , and a gripping part having an end coupled to the urging member and the other end in contact with the object.4. The ejection device according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing mechanism comprises the positioning part disposed on the base and restricting movement of the object claim 1 , andthe positioning part is includes an electrically conductive material.5. The ejection device according to claim 4 , wherein the positioning part comprises a body part disposed on the base claim 4 , the urging member disposed in the body part claim 4 , and the gripping part having one end coupled to the urging member and the other end in contact with the object.6. The ejection device according to claim ...

RECORDING APPARATUS

A recording apparatus includes an input unit that inputs a standard shape of a medium, a shape recognizing unit that recognizes an actual shape of the medium, a calculating unit that calculates a correction value based on the standard shape and the actual shape, and a recording unit that includes an ejecting unit which ejects liquid to the medium, in which recording conditions are adjusted based on the correction value. According to the recording apparatus having such a configuration, the recording corresponding to the mediums having various shapes can be performed. 1. A recording apparatus comprising:an input unit that inputs a standard shape of a medium;a shape recognizing unit that recognizes an actual shape of the medium;a calculating unit that calculates a correction value based on the standard shape and the actual shape; anda recording unit that includes an ejecting unit which ejects liquid to the medium,wherein recording conditions are adjusted based on the correction value.2. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the shape recognizing unit recognizes the actual shape of the medium when the liquid is ejected to the medium.3. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein an adjustment of the recording conditions is an adjustment of at least one of ejecting intervals of the liquid, a diameter of liquid droplet of the liquid, an ejecting speed of the liquid, and a landing angle of the liquid with respect to the medium.4. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a holding unit that holds the medium,wherein the holding unit holds the medium in such a manner that at least one of a posture and a position of the medium can be changed with respect to the ejecting unit, andwherein the adjustment of the recording conditions is an adjustment of at least one of the posture and the position of the medium with respect to the ejecting unit in the holding unit.5. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising:a ...

MEASURING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING PRINTING STATIONS

A measurement system includes a measurement device to detect measurement information relating to a position-modifiable component of a printing station during movement thereof. A calculation unit receives the measurement information from the measurement device. The calculation unit determines actual-position data of the position-modifiable component from the measurement data received and compares it with predetermined reference-position data to determine calibration information based on the actual-position data and the reference-position data. An interface permits then permits transfer of this calibration information. 118-. (canceled)19. An apparatus comprising a measurement system for making measurements at a printing station that includes a print head that is adjustably held at a position at said printing station , said measurement system comprising a measurement device , a calculation unit , and an interface , wherein said measurement device is configured to detect measurement information relating to a position-modifiable component of said printing station during movement thereof , wherein said calculation unit is configured to receive said measurement information from said measurement device , wherein said calculation unit is further configured to determine actual-position data of said position-modifiable component from said measurement data received and to compare said actual-position data with predetermined reference-position data , and to determine calibration information based on said actual-position data and said reference-position data , and wherein said interface permits transfer of said calibration information.20. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein said measurement device is configured to determine position in three dimensions.21. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein said measurement device comprises a camera.22. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein said measurement device comprises a laser scanner.23. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein said position- ...

UNIVERSAL PART GRIPPER WITH CONFORMABLE GRIPPER BALL WITH VACUUM ASSIST

A universal object holder device for securing 3-D objects for printing on the objects includes one or more ball shaped conformable grippers filled with irregular-shaped granular material with the one or more ball shaped conformable grippers each possessing an integrated vacuum gripper extending through an outer surface thereof. The combination of ball and vacuum gripper enables the universal object holder device to pick up a wider range of objects including those whose diameter is larger than the diameter of each gripper ball. 1. A universal part holder , comprising:a part holder plate;at least one shaft mounted conformable gripper, said at least one shaft mounted conformable gripper including granular particles therein;a loading plate spaced a predetermined distance away from said part holder plate, said loading plate including at least one hole therein, and wherein said at least one shaft mounted conformable gripper is mounted within and extends orthogonally through said at least one hole in said loading plate;biasing members for biasing said loading plate to move said at least one shaft mounted conformable gripper horizontally into and out of engagement with a part positioned within said part holder plate;a vacuum source for applying negative pressure into said at least one shaft mounted conformable gripper such that said granular particles within said at least one conformable gripper become semi-rigid and grips said part positioned within said part holder plate; andwherein said at least one shaft mounted conformable gripper includes at least one integrated vacuum gripper positioned within an outer surface portion of said at least one shaft mounted conformable gripper.2. The universal part holder of claim 1 , including a pair of shaft mounted conformable grippers.3. The universal part holder of claim 1 , wherein said biasing members for biasing said loading plate include springs.4. The universal part holder of claim 3 , wherein said granular particulates within ...

UNIVERSAL PART HOLDER WITH CONFORMABLE MEMBRANES

An apparatus for holding three-dimensional parts for printing includes a frame with sides and a solid bottom and a part gripping membrane mounted across the face of the frame. A biasing membrane is mounted at the midpoint of the frame height to form an air chamber between the frame bottom and the biasing membrane and a vacuum chamber between the biasing membrane and the part gripping membrane positioned on the face of the frame. To grip a part, the gripping membrane is stretched over the part, positive pressure is applied to the air chamber to compress the granular material within the air chamber and further stretch the gripping membrane over the part, and then vacuum is applied to the vacuum chamber between the two membranes to maintain the granular material compression and grip on the part when air pressure is relieved from the air chamber. 1. An object holder for positioning objects in a predetermined location , comprising:a support member;a pivotable pickup head movably mounted to said support member and configured to grip an object at a first location, move said object to a second location and return said object to said first location;wherein said pickup head comprises a frame member that includes a bottom portion with legs extending therefrom and a biasing membrane connected to said legs forming a first chamber, said first chamber including air pressure access from an air pressure source and separated from a second chamber by said biasing membrane having vacuum pressure access thereto with said second chamber being defined by said biasing membrane and a gripping membrane connected to said legs of said frame; andwherein said second chamber includes ribs on an inside surface thereof and granular material therein, said ribs being configured once vacuum pressure is applied to said second chamber to anchor said granular material, biasing and gripping membranes and said object to prevent shifting when said pickup head is moved.2. The object holder of claim 1 , ...

METHOD FOR MARKING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

A method for marking electrical components, in particular a plurality of series terminals situated one next to another, includes the following steps: attaching at least one unlabeled marking material at a predefined position to at least one component; introducing at least one component into a marking position in a marking device including a laser head; and labeling a marking material using the laser head. 1: A method for marking electrical components , the method comprising:attaching at least one unlabeled marking material at a predefined position to at least one component;introducing the at least one component into a marking position in a marking device comprising a laser head; andlabeling the at least one a marking material using the laser head.2: The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least one component includes at least one electrical component; wherein at least two unlabeled marking materials are attached to the at least one electrical component claim 1 , andwherein first and second marking materials are labeled.3: The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least one component includes at least two electrical components situated one next to another respectively; wherein the at least one unlabeled marking material is attached to the at least two electrical components; andwherein the at least one marking material of the second electrical component is labeled.4: The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , for labeling the second marking material of a first electrical component and/or for labeling a marking material of a second electrical component claim 2 , a laser beam of the laser head is deflected.5: The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein a position of an electrical component in the marking device is changed prior to labeling the second marking material of the electrical component and/or a position of the electrical components in the marking device is changed prior to labeling a marking material of a second electrical component.6 ...

COLOR DENSITY BASED THICKNESS COMPENSATION PRINTING

This application discloses methods of printing a three-dimensional object on a base using a printing device. One method includes printing a color layer of the three-dimensional object onto a region of the base. The color layer has a color thickness corresponding to a selected color intensity of a color. The method also includes determining a structural thickness for a structural layer of the three-dimensional object by calculating a difference between the color thickness and a target thickness of the three-dimensional object. The target thickness is greater than the color thickness. The method further includes printing the structural layer having the structural thickness directly onto the color layer. 1. A method of printing a three-dimensional object using a printing device , the method comprising:determining a target thickness for a region of the three-dimensional object;selecting a color for the region, the color being assigned a color density;determining a color thickness for the color based on the color density, wherein the color thickness is less than the target thickness;printing a color layer having the color thickness in the region; andprinting a structural layer having a structural thickness directly onto the color layer, wherein a combination of the color layer and the structural layer form the target thickness.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the color density is a lowest color density to achieve a selected color intensity of the color within the region claim 1 , and wherein the lowest color density corresponds to a minimum volume of printed material to achieve the selected color intensity within the region.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein after printing the color layer and prior to printing the structural layer claim 1 , the method further comprises at least partially curing the color layer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein after printing the structural layer claim 1 , the method further comprises at least partially curing the structural layer.5. ...

INKJET POSITION ADJUSTMENT METHOD AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING EQUIPMENT

An inkjet position adjustment method and a three-dimensional printing equipment are provided. The inkjet position adjustment method includes the following steps. A three-dimensional digital model is obtained, and a slicing processing is performed on the three-dimensional digital model to generate a layer object having a cross-sectional contour. A normal direction of an object surface corresponding to the layer object is obtained from the three-dimensional digital model. When the normal direction points to a negative direction of a first axis, a surface tilt degree of the object surface corresponding to the layer object is obtained, and an inner-shift amount of an inkjet position of the layer object is calculated according to the surface tilt degree. An inkjet region of the layer object is obtained according to the inner-shift amount and the cross-sectional contour. After controlling a print module to print the layer object, an inkjet module is controlled to inject ink on the layer object according to the inkjet region. 1. An inkjet position adjustment method , adapted to print a color three-dimensional object , the inkjet position adjustment method comprising:obtaining a three-dimensional digital model and performing a slicing processing on the three-dimensional digital model to generate a layer object having a cross-sectional contour;obtaining a normal direction of an object surface corresponding to the layer object from the three-dimensional digital model;obtaining a surface tilt degree of the object surface corresponding to the layer object from the three-dimensional digital model when the normal direction points to a negative direction of a first axis and calculating an inner-shift amount of an inkjet position of the layer object according to the surface tilt degree corresponding to the layer object;obtaining an inkjet region of the layer object according to the inner-shift amount and the cross-sectional contour; andcontrolling an inkjet module to inject ink on ...

PRINTING APPARATUS AND CAN BODY MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

A printing apparatus () is provided with a moving unit () used to convey a can body (). In addition, the printing apparatus () is provided with a first linear unit () in a linear shape which the moving unit () travels to move in one direction. Moreover, the printing apparatus () is provided with a second linear unit () which the moving unit () travels to move in a direction opposite to the one direction, the second linear unit () being arranged in parallel with the first linear unit () and formed linearly. Further, the printing apparatus () is provided with a printing unit () that performs printing on the can body () held by the moving unit (). By these units, the miniaturization of a printing apparatus and a can body manufacturing system is attained. 1. A printing apparatus comprising:a moving body used for conveying a can body;a first moving route in a linear shape which the moving body travels when the moving body moves in one direction;a second moving route disposed in parallel with the first moving route and formed in a linear shape, which the moving body travels when the moving body moves in a direction opposite to the one direction; anda printing unit that performs printing on a can body held by the moving body.2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe printing unit is provided to the first moving route or the second moving route, and,in a moving route of the first moving route and the second moving route, which is provided with the printing unit, a linear mechanism is used to move the moving body.3. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein one moving route of the first moving route and the second moving route is disposed above an other moving route.4. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a third moving route that moves the moving body from one moving route of the first moving route and the second moving route to an other moving route, whereinthe third moving route is formed into a linear shape and is ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Disclosed is an image processing apparatus for supplying display information indicating a three-dimensional image to a recording device including a discharge section that discharges liquid to an object having a three-dimensional shape to form a three-dimensional image on the object. The image processing apparatus includes an obtaining section that obtains virtual space information and a generating section that generates the display information based on the virtual space information. The virtual space information indicates a virtual image in which the three-dimensional image is represented in a three-dimensional virtual space, and a virtual discharge section, in which the discharge section is represented in the virtual space. The relative positional relationship in the virtual space between the virtual image and the virtual discharge section indicated by the virtual space information corresponds to the relative relationship between the three-dimensional image and the discharge section. 1. An image processing apparatus for supplying display information indicating a three-dimensional image to a recording device including a discharge section that discharges liquid to an object having a three-dimensional shape to form a three-dimensional image on the object , the image processing apparatus comprising: a virtual image in which the three-dimensional image is represented in a three-dimensional virtual space, and', 'a virtual discharge section in which the discharge section is represented in the virtual space; and, 'an obtaining section that obtains virtual space information, the virtual space information indicating'}a generating section that generates the display information based on the virtual space information,wherein a relative positional relationship in the virtual space between the virtual image and the virtual discharge section indicated by the virtual space information corresponds to a relative positional relationship between the three-dimensional image and the ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT PRINTING APPARATUS AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT PRINTING METHOD

Provided is a three-dimensional object printing apparatus, in which a printing operation for a workpiece includes: a first pass in which liquid is ejected toward a first region of the workpiece; a second pass in which the liquid is ejected toward a second region that partially overlaps the first region of the workpiece; a third pass in which the liquid is ejected toward a third region of the workpiece; a fourth pass in which the liquid is ejected toward a fourth region that partially overlaps the third region of the workpiece, the curvature of a surface including the first region and the second region is larger than the curvature of a surface including the third region and the fourth region, and an overlapping width between the first region and the second region is smaller than an overlapping width between the third region and the fourth region. 1. A three-dimensional object printing apparatus comprising:a liquid ejecting head that ejects liquid toward a three-dimensional work having a curved surface; anda moving mechanism that changes a relative position and posture of the liquid ejecting head with respect to a workpiece,wherein a printing operation for the workpiece includes:a first step of performing a first pass in which the liquid ejecting head ejects the liquid toward a first region of the workpiece while the moving mechanism moves the liquid ejecting head relative to the first region;a second step of performing a second pass in which the liquid ejecting head ejects the liquid toward a second region that partially overlaps the first region of the workpiece while the moving mechanism moves the liquid ejecting head relative to the second region;a third step of performing a third pass in which the liquid ejecting head ejects the liquid toward a third region of the workpiece while the moving mechanism moves the liquid ejecting head relative to the third region; anda fourth step of performing a fourth pass in which the liquid ejecting head ejects the liquid toward ...

Tapeless Carrier for Mechanically Fixing Tube-Shaped Objects

A carrier includes a body and a prong formed as a unilaterally fixed arm connected to the body at an end. The prong is folded in a longitudinal direction and has a kink. The prong is insertable into a tube shaped object and mechanically fixes the tube shaped object. 1. A carrier , comprising:a body; anda prong formed as a unilaterally fixed arm connected to the body at an end, the prong is folded in a longitudinal direction and has a kink.2. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the body and the prong are produced from a single sheet.3. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the prong is one of a plurality of prongs spaced equally along the carrier.4. The carrier of claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of separation joints extending across the carrier and separating a plurality of holding regions.5. The carrier of claim 4 , wherein each of the prongs is disposed in one of the holding regions.6. The carrier of claim 4 , wherein each of the separation joints has a plurality of perforations.7. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the prong is tapered toward a free standing end.8. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the prong is thinner than the body.9. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the prong has an edge with a plurality of serrations.10. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein a surface of the prong has a scale embossing.11. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the prong is insertable into a tube shaped object to mechanically fix the tube shaped object.12. The carrier of claim 11 , wherein the carrier is insertable into a printer with which the tube shaped object can be imprinted.13. The carrier of claim 12 , further comprising a plurality of regularly spaced engagement holes for moving the carrier through the printer.14. An assembly claim 12 , comprising:a carrier including a body and a prong formed as a unilaterally fixed arm connected to the body at an end, the prong is folded in a longitudinal direction and has a kink; anda tube shaped object, the prong is insertable into the tube ...

SUBLIMATION PRINTING PRODUCTION LINE AND AUTOMATED SUBLIMATION PRINTING METHOD FOR CYLINDRICAL WORKPIECES

A sublimation printing production line for a workpiece having a cylindrical outer surface includes a sublimation paper loading station, workpiece wrapping station, a baking station, and a sublimation paper dismantling stations. The sublimation paper loading station has a workpiece conveyor belt and a sublimation paper conveyor belt that operate synchronously and in parallel. The sublimation paper is positioned on to an elastic fastening jacket, which is then tightly wrapped around the workpiece with the ends buckled together to secure the sublimation paper to the workpiece and making the sublimation image clearer, more colorful, and ensuring the quality of the sublimation. 1. A sublimation printing production line for a plurality of workpieces , comprising:a workpiece conveyor belt including one or more workpiece positioners holding a corresponding one of the plurality of workpieces;a sublimation paper conveyor including one or more sublimation paper positioners each holding a given one of a plurality of sublimation paper sheets, a given one of a plurality of elastic fastening jackets, and a given one of the plurality of workpieces positioned on to the sublimation paper sheet and the elastic fastening jacket to define a sublimation assembly, the sublimation paper positioners corresponding to the one or more workpiece positioners on the workpiece conveyer and the sublimation paper conveyer moving synchronously and in parallel;a sublimation paper wrapping and clamping device coupled to the sublimation paper conveyer, the given one of the sublimation paper sheets and the given one of the elastic fastening jackets being wrapped around the given one of the workpiece with ends of the elastic fastening jackets being coupled together with buckles;a baking station coupled to the sublimation paper conveyor; anda sublimation assembly dismantling station connected to the baking station.2. The sublimation printing production line of claim 1 , wherein:the elastic fastening jacket ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UNIQUELY IDENTIFYING TYRES FOR WHEELS OF VEHICLES AS PART OF VEHICLE WHEEL MAINTENANCE PROCESSES

A method and associated apparatus for uniquely identifying tyres for wheels of vehicles as part of wheel maintenance processes. The method envisages that a vehicle wheel is mounted on a support of a wheel maintenance apparatus, said wheel comprising a rim and a tyre. Moreover, a digital code is created to uniquely identify the tyre. Finally, via a marking system, preferably of the optical type, at least one marking is created on the surface of one side wall of the tyre of said wheel, corresponding to the previously created digital code. 1. A method for uniquely identifying tyres for wheels of vehicles as part of wheel maintenance processes , comprising the steps of:mounting a wheel for vehicles on a support of an apparatus for maintenance of vehicle wheels, said wheel comprising a rim and a tyre;creating a digital code for uniquely identifying said tyre;creating, using a marking system, at least one marking on the surface of a side wall of the tyre of said wheel, corresponding to the digital code previously created,wherein the digital code also comprises at least one piece of information relating to the wheel maintenance process.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the marking comprises at least one first portion of surface having a first optical reflectivity and at least one second portion of surface having a second optical reflectivity claim 1 , said first optical reflectivity being different to the second optical reflectivity.3. The method according to claim 1 , also comprising the step of: reading the marking on the surface of the side wall of the tyre claim 1 , recognising its corresponding digital code claim 1 , by means of an optical vision system.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the optical vision system is mounted fixed to the vehicle wheel maintenance apparatus.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the optical vision system is included in a portable device claim 3 , for example a smartphone or a tablet.6. The method according to ...

INK JET PRINTING ON A METAL CAN SUBSTRATE

A method for forming a beverage can end () having ink jet markings () on its tab () comprises a step of applying ink via an ink jet to a surface of tab stock, wherein the tab stock surface is unlubricated and substantially free of factory lubricant. The method further includes a step of lubricating the tab stock after the step of applying ink, a step of forming the tab stock into tabs, and a step of combining the tabs with an end shell to from the beverage can end.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A DECORATIVE SURFACE

A method for producing a decorative and structured surface with different gloss levels is disclosed, which comprises the following steps: 1. A method for producing a decorative and structured surface having different gloss levels comprising the following steps:{'b': 1', '0, 'feeding of a workpiece (.) to a lacquer application device,'}{'b': 1', '4, 'application of a first liquid lacquer layer (.) over the entire surface with a coarse structure in which a difference in thickness between thicker areas and thinner areas is at least 50 μm, in particular at least 100 μm,'}{'b': 1', '4', '1', '0', '1', '5', '1', '4', '1', '5', '1', '4, 'in particular digital spraying of droplets on partial areas of the first lacquer layer (.) on the workpiece (.), preferably with an, at least partially transparent, lacquer in order to apply a second lacquer layer (.) on the first lacquer layer (.), wherein after curing the second lacquer layer (.) has a different gloss level than the first lacquer layer (.).'}2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising a further step:{'b': 1', '0', '1', '1', '1', '2, 'coating of the workpiece (.) with at least one base layer (., .), and/or'}{'b': 1', '1', '1', '2, 'structuring of at least one base layer (., .), and/or'}{'b': 1', '4, 'at least partial curing of the first lacquer layer (.) applied, and/or'}{'b': 1', '3, 'at least partial, in particular digital, application of a third liquid lacquer layer (.) in order to create a fine structure in certain areas.'}3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising a further step:{'b': 1', '0, 'feeding of the workpiece (.) to a digital printing station, and/or'}providing digital control data for the digital printing station, and/or{'b': 1', '3', '1', '4', '1', '5, 'curing of the applied lacquer layers (., ., .), in particular by physical drying and/or chemical curing.'}4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 1', '0, 'the workpiece (.) is printed with a decorative image before the method is carried ...

PRINTING UTILIZING A VIRTUAL MASK

A method and apparatus for printing on an article are disclosed. An embodiment of a method may include the generation of a virtual mask that can designate areas for printing and/or designate areas to exclude from printing. A method may include utilization of the virtual mask during either 2D or 3D printing such that a print design is printed in areas designated for printing by the virtual mask. 1. A method of partially printing a print design on a surface of an article , the method comprising:receiving the article on a surface of a print system;receiving a print design for the article;forming a digitized image of the article using a sensor system;identifying one or more first portions of the article and one or more second portions of the article represented in the digitized image based on one or more detectable features on the surface of the article using a computing system, the first portion representing a print area of the article onto which a print material is to be printed and the second portion representing a no-print area of the article onto which the print material is not to be printed;forming a digital mask representing the second portion of the digitized image of the article and applying the digital mask to the print design to form a modified print design; andprinting the modified print design on the article.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the digital mask to the print design comprises determining a mapping relationship between the digitized image of the article and the print design and associating the second portion of the article represented in the digitized image with a respective portion of the print design to form the modified print design.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the digitized image is represented by a first plurality of pixels and the print design is represented by a second plurality of pixels claim 2 , and the mapping relationship comprises associating at least some of the first plurality of pixels with at least some of the ...

Mobile image forming apparatus, image compensation method thereof and non-transitory computer readable recording medium

A mobile image forming apparatus and an image compensation method of the mobile image forming apparatus are provided. The mobile image forming apparatus includes a surface measurer configured to measure an area touched by the mobile image forming apparatus among a surface area on which a print image is to be printed, an image processor configured to retrieve at least one of curvature data and moisture data from the measured result, and compensate the print image based on the at least one of the curvature data and moisture data retrieved, and an image former configured to print the compensated print image on the surface.

METHOD OF PRINTING ON A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT

A method of printing on a surface of a three-dimensional object with a printer having a print surface and a print head, wherein a jig is used for positioning the object on the print surface in a position in which the surface to be printed on faces the print head, comprising by the steps of: 1. A method of printing on a surface of a three-dimensional object with a printer having a print surface and a print head , wherein a jig is used for positioning the object on the print surface in a position in which the surface to be printed on faces the print head , the method comprising the steps of:providing a three-dimensional digital model of the jig;using the printer for printing the jig on the print surface; andplacing the object against the jig.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a sheet-like substrate is placed on the print surface and held in position thereon claim 1 , and the jig is printed onto the substrate such that is adheres to the substrate.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the jig is kept in an unchanged position relative to the print surface during the time after the jigs have been printed and before the object is placed thereon.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the printer is an ink jet printer.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the three-dimensional model of the jig is calculated from a three-dimensional model of the object.6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the print surface is formed by a suction plate arranged to suck the substrate against the print surface by vacuum pressure.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the jig is kept in an unchanged position relative to the print surface during the time after the jigs have been printed and before the object is placed thereon.8. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the three-dimensional model of the jig is calculated from a three-dimensional model of the object.9. The method according to claim 2 , comprising printing a plurality of jigs arranged for ...

Print object holding tool, and inkjet printer having the print object holding tool

The print object holding tool has a holder that holds a print object at two opposing parts thereof, a horizontal axis rotary mechanism that rotates the print object held by the holder about an axis of rotation horizontally situated; and a vertical axis rotary mechanism that rotates the print object held by the holder about an axis of rotation vertically situated.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRINTING ON AN OBJECT HAVING A CURVED SURFACE

A printing module configured to print a label on a curved surface of an article includes an expandable printing mechanism configured to be expanded to an open configuration for receiving the article or contracted to a closed configuration placing the curved surface in an operative position with respect to a print head and an article moving assembly configured to grasp and hold the article and effect relative movement between the curved surface and the print head. The printing mechanism includes contact elements, such as rollers, that contact or otherwise engage the article when the printing mechanism is in the closed configuration and maintain the curved surface in the operative position with respect to the print head during relative movement between the curved surface and the print head. 141.-. (canceled)42. A system for processing a sample comprising:a sample transfer apparatus configured to remove an amount of sample material from a first container and dispense at least a portion of the removed sample material in a second container;a code reading device configured to read a first machine-readable graphic code on a surface of the first container, the first machine-readable graphic code having encoded therein information relating to the sample material contained in the first container;a controller configured to generate a second machine-readable graphic code having encoded therein information relating to the information encoded in the first machine-readable graphic code; and [ (1) expanded to an open configuration for enabling the second container to be received within or removed from the printing module, and', '(2) contracted to a printing configuration placing the curved surface of the second container in an operative printing position with respect to the print head and maintaining the curved surface in the operative printing position with respect to the print head during relative movement of the curved surface with respect to the print head; and, '(A) an ...

ELECTRON BEAM CURING OF WATER BASED INKJET INKS

Novel water-based electron beam (EB) curable inkjet inks along with printed substrates, drying processes, and printing equipment are disclosed. The inks are effectively dried by EB energy alone or in combination with optional thermal drying. 1. An ebeam curable ink that is free of a photoinitiator , comprising:a. an acrylate functional polyurethane dispersion in water,b. a 3 to 15 mole ethoxylated trimethylol propane triacrylate, andc. one or more colorants,d. with the water comprising from 30 to 80% of the ink and being free of a photoinitiator.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. An ebeam-cured process for inkjet printing on a substrate comprising the acts of:a. Providing a substrate;b. Providing an ebeam curable ink that is free of a photoinitiator, and comprising an acrylate functional polyurethane dispersion in water, a 3 to 15 mole ethoxylated trimethylol propane triacrylate, and one or more colorants, with water comprising from 30 to 80% of the ink;c. Providing an inkjet printing head;d. Applying the ebeam curable ink to the moving substrate through one or more inkjet printing heads;e. Moving the substrate through an ebeam reaction chamber, wherein the ebeam reaction chamber comprises one or more chill rolls;f. Contacting the substrate with the one or more chill rolls while the substrate is moving through an ebeam reaction chamber; andg. Curing the ebeam curable ink in the ebeam reaction chamber while the moving substrate is contacted with the one or more chill rolls.20. The ink drying process of claim 19 , wherein the water based ink is effectively dried using the electron system alone without a thermal dryer.21. The ink drying process of claim 19 , wherein the ink is effectively dried by the electron beam system along with supplemental thermal drying where the ...

DEVICE FOR PRINTING A CLOSURE DEVICE FOR CONTAINERS

A device for printing a closure device for containers includes a first body and a second body each of which has a respective relative positioning element configured at least in a step of use of the closure device, to be arranged and/or oriented with respect to each other in a predetermined position. The printing device includes a supporting device for at least one of the bodies, a device for detecting the position or orientation of the relative positioning element of the body supported by the support device, and a device for digital printing of at least one portion of the body supported by the supporting device in order to perform a printing operation in a predetermined position and/or with a predetermined orientation with respect to the position and/or orientation of the respective relative positioning element. 17-. (canceled)8. A device for printing a closure device for containers which comprises a safety capsule , wherein said closure device comprises a first body and a second body each of which has a respective relative positioning element configured to be arranged and/or oriented with respect to each other in a predetermined position , said printing device comprising: a supporting device configured for at least one of said bodies , a detection device configured for detecting a position or orientation of the relative positioning element of the body supported by said support device , and a device for digital printing of at least one portion of the body supported by said supporting device in order to perform a printing operation in a predetermined position and/or with a predetermined orientation with respect to the position and/or orientation of the respective relative positioning element , said first body comprising an outer cap of said safety capsule which is provided with coupling means for coupling to a neck of a container , and said second body comprising an inner element which is configured to be arranged inside said outer cap and is adapted to be removably ...

METHOD OF INKJET PRINTING ONTO ALIGNERS

Provided herein are methods of obtaining good photocured-ink adhesion to low surface energy materials. The methods have greatly improved adhesion of photocured ink on low surface energy materials, including those that are subjected to high humidity or wet environments. The methods take into account the glass transition temperature (T) of the materials and the onset for the glass transition temperature, including ink applied to an exposed surface of the material at an elevated temperature that is close to the Tof the material. The ink is allowed to sit briefly or soak, such as for more than 1 second, before the ink is cured. The ink may be photocured. Furthermore, the methods do not require solvents or surface treatment, including plasma or corona treatments, to obtain good ink adhesion. 1. A system comprising:a fabrication platform configured to produce a molded device composed of a polymeric material;a heater configured to heat the molded device to within a specified temperature range;a printer operably coupled to the fabrication platform, the printer configured to apply ink to the molded device while the molded device is within the specified temperature range;a curing platform configured to cure the ink; anda substrate support configured to hold the molded device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the specified temperature range is within 70° C. of a glass transition temperature or 20° C. of a glass transition temperature of the molded device.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature of the molded device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ink is a printable ink comprising a pigmented resin.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the substrate support is configured to provide a controlled movement to the molded device.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric material comprises a plastic selected from the group consisting of: a polyolefin claim 1 , a polyester claim 1 , a polyacrylate claim 1 , ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ACCURATE HIGH-SPEED MARKING OF OPTICAL FIBERS

The apparatus and methods include moving an optical fiber over a fiber path that includes a marking location at which resides a marking unit that dispenses an ink-jet stream. A centering method is performed whereby the optical fiber is incrementally moved in a lateral direction through the path of the ink-stream and the mark number density of marks formed on the optical fiber is measured along with the optical fiber position. A process window is defined by the range of lateral fiber positions over which a target mark number density is formed on a consistent basis. A controller calculates an optimum fiber path position and stores it memory for future reference while also moving the fiber path to the optimum position. The initially wet ink marks are dried and the fiber coated with a transparent protective overcoat to form a coated and marked optical fiber. 1. A method of accurately marking an optical fiber having an outer surface , comprising:moving an optical fiber at a line speed greater than 2 m/s past a marking unit configured to intermittently dispense an ink-jet stream to form spaced-apart marks on the outer surface of the optical fiber;laterally moving the optical fiber relative to the ink-jet stream in lateral increments δz to define a plurality of lateral positions of the optical fiber;measuring a mark number density of the marks for each lateral position of the plurality of lateral positions;establishing a range of the lateral positions where the mark number density is within a mark number density range;setting the optical fiber to a fiber marking position within the range of lateral positions; andforming the marks on the outer surface of the optical fiber with the optical fiber set to the fiber marking position.2. The method according to claim 1 , where the fiber marking position is substantially in the middle of the range of lateral positions.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral increments δz are in a range from 0.1 micron to 10 microns ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MARKING OPTICAL COMPONENT AT HIGH SPEED

A system and method for marking a moving surface of a fiber optic cable is provided. The system includes a supply of the fiber optic cable, a laser generating device configured to generate a laser beam that forms markings by interacting with the material of the moving surface of the fiber optic cable. The system includes a movement device moving the fiber optic cable through the system at a speed of at least 50 m per minute. The system includes a laser directing device located in the path of the laser beam and configured to change the path of the laser beam to direct the laser beam to a plurality of discrete locations on the moving surface to form a series of marks on the moving surface. The moving surface includes a plurality of tracking indicia to allow the position of the moving surface to be determined. 1. An optical cable component , comprising:a body having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a lumen;one or more optical transmission elements located within the lumen;a plurality of tracking indicia spaced from one another along the length of the body, each adjacent pair of tracking indicia defining a label area on the outer surface of the body located between each adjacent pair of tracking indicia, the tracking indicia having a first marking structure formed from a first indicia formation method, wherein the tracking indicia are non-alpha numeric indicia; anda plurality of label markings formed in each of the label areas, wherein the label markings have a second marking structure formed from a second indicia formation method, wherein the first marking structure is different than the second marking structure and the first indicia formation method is different from the second indicia formation method.2. The optical cable component of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of tracking indicia are inkjet printed indicia and the plurality of label markings are laser formed indicia claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the body is and outer surface of one of an ...

Inkjet printing machine with calibration bezel

A printing machine including a calibration bezel. The calibration bezel includes a central opening coaxial to the axis of rotation of the core such that an object to be printed passes through the central opening before being printed by the printing station. The calibration bezel includes moving elements movable between a tightened position in which the central opening is small, and a loose position in which the central opening is large, and means for moving the movable moving elements between the positions so that the calibration bezel is in the tightened position when an object is transferred from the transport means to the printing station at least until the central opening is crossed by one end of the object and in the loose position when an object is transferred from the transport means to the printing station.

METHOD FOR ATTACHING MARKING LABELS TO A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL DEVICES WHICH CAN BE ARRANGED ON A SUPPORT RAIL

A method for the attachment of marking labels to a plurality of electrical devices that can be arranged on a support rail, each having a marking field to which a marking label that can be inscribed can be secured, the electrical devices being arranged side by side in a row along a longitudinal direction to provide an assembly, such that the marking fields of the electrical devices connect to one another along the longitudinal direction, and form a continuous row extended along the longitudinal direction, includes: attaching a marking strip, having a plurality of marking labels which are associated with the marking fields of the electrical devices and which can be inscribed using a laser inscription device, along the row of electrical devices; and separating the marking labels, such that at least one marking label is arranged on the marking field of each electrical device. 1. A method for the attachment of marking labels to a plurality of electrical devices that can be arranged on a support rail , each having a marking field to which a marking label that can be inscribed can be secured ,the electrical devices being arranged side by side in a row along a longitudinal direction to provide an assembly, such that the marking fields of the electrical devices connect to one another along the longitudinal direction, and form a continuous row extended along the longitudinal direction, the method comprising:attaching a marking strip, having a plurality of marking labels which are associated with the marking fields of the electrical devices and which are configured to be inscribed using a laser inscription device, along the row of electrical devices; andseparating the marking labels, such that at least one marking label is arranged on the marking field of each electrical device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the marking strip is adhered to the electrical devices along the row of marking fields.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the marking fields comprise recesses on the ...

Method and apparatus for marking coconuts and similar food products

A method of marking a product such as a coconut includes providing a laser light emitter configured to produce powered laser light having a user-specified spectrum and intensity. A bracket base is provided that includes a workframe interface configured to stabilize the bracket relative to a workframe, and the bracket base defines at least one receiving socket sized to stabilize at least a portion of the food product relative to the bracket base. Programmable controllers trigger the laser light emitter and manipulates at least one servomotor to burn at least a portion of the graphical mark at least partially onto a surface of the food product in accordance with graphics-related data. An apparatus is also disclosed.

Process for Producing Printed Solid Objects

A process for printing the surface of objects such as trophies and plaques including the steps of a) providing a sheet(s) or block(s) of desired shape having surface(s) and edges; b) laminating at least one surface of the objects with heat transfer foil to provide a clear, white or shade of white polymer coating; and optionally, c) printing a design onto the shade of white coating on the surface of the object by UV printing or sublimation printing. Trophies and plaques made by the process. It is also the objects so laminated and/or printed. 1. A process for printing the surface of solid objects comprising:a) providing an object of a desired shape having a surface(s) and edges;b) laminating at least one surface of the object with heat transfer film to provide a clear, white or shade of white polymer coating;c) printing a design onto the coating on the surface of the piece by UV printing or sublimation printing.2. The process of wherein some edges of the objects are painted.3. The process of wherein the polymer coating is a polyester polymer.4. The process of wherein the object(s) are trophies claim 1 , plaques claim 1 , signs claim 1 , panels claim 1 , billboards and banners.5. The process of wherein the surface of the object to be printed has a sculptured design pattern with depth differentiation of the sculptured surface of no more than 4 mm.6. The process of wherein the wherein the solid object to be painted is a wooden sheet sized from about ½ to 1-inch thickness and the edges of the cut pieces are laminated with a heat transfer foil coating or painted.7. A produced by:a) providing a trophy or plaque of a desired shape having a surface(s) and edges;b) laminating at least one surface of the trophy or plaque with heat transfer film to provide a clear, white or shade of white polymer coating;c) printing a design onto the coating on the surface of the piece by UV printing or sublimation printing.8. The trophy or plaques of wherein the polymer coating is a polyester ...

Method for Marking a Tire, in Particular by Color Printing

A tire tread () having a tread pattern depth Hm, with at least two longitudinally oriented grooves (), at least one of them being a complex groove (), that in the new state, is alternately external cavities () that open onto the tread surface and internal cavities () that are hidden within the thickness of the tread. The external cavities () have a mean longitudinal length Lm, a depth at least equal to 0.9 Hm, and are separated by internal cavities having a mean longitudinal length Li, Li being at least equal to 0.5*Lm and at most equal to 2*Lm. At least one rib () in the longitudinal direction and delimited by a complex groove with transverse sipes () made at a mean spacing Pm. The spacing Pm of the transverse sipes is at most equal to the mean longitudinal length Lm of the external cavities (). 1. A method for marking a tire of the type comprising a tread and two sidewalls delimiting said tread , the method comprising: 'in the inflated state of the tire, making, on at least one of the sidewalls of said tire, at least one marking which is at least partially colored, wherein during the inflation, the tire is inflated to a pressure greater than the nominal inflation pressure of said tire.', 'inflating the tire mounted on a rim, and'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the tire is inflated to a pressure of between 105% and 300% of the nominal inflation pressure of said tire.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the tire is inflated to a pressure of between 120% and 180% of the nominal inflation pressure of said tire.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the inflating of the tire is carried out on the final rim of the tire.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the inflating of the tire is carried out on a rim made up of two half-rims.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said marking is made by color printing with the aid of at least one print head claim 1 , in particular by inkjet color printing.7. The method according to claim 1 , ...

Metrology-Based Path Planning For Inkjet Printing Along A Contoured Surface

A method of collecting a metrology data set of a contoured surface with a metrology system and executing an automatic control plan for printing on a contoured surface is disclosed. The method includes attaching a work piece to a work piece frame and scanning a contoured surface of the work piece to obtain a metrology data set, a three-dimensional point cloud model is generated based on the metrology data set. Additionally, the method includes defining a spatial reference model of the work piece frame, and defining a print path for a print head assembly of a surface treatment assembly. Furthermore, the method includes discretizing the contoured surface into a plurality of regions and the print path is further defined into at least one independent regional print path for each region of the plurality of regions. Moreover, a computer software simulation verifies a control plan for printing on the contoured surface. 1. A method of collecting a metrology data set of a contoured surface with a metrology system and executing an automated metrology-based control plan for printing on the contoured surface , the method comprising:attaching a work piece, having the contoured surface to be printed on, to a work piece frame including at least one frame target;scanning the contoured surface of the work piece, with the metrology system, to obtain the metrology data set of the work piece having the contoured surface and the work piece frame;generating a three-dimensional point cloud model, with a computing device, of the work piece frame and the work piece having the contoured surface, the three-dimensional point cloud model based on the metrology data set;defining a spatial reference model of the work piece frame based on a detection of the at least one frame target by the metrology system;defining a print path for a print head assembly of a surface treatment assembly to follow as the surface treatment assembly prints along the contoured surface, the print path based off the three- ...

Apparatus and method for the surface treatment of objects

An apparatus ( 1 ) for the surface treatment of objects ( 2 ), comprising a drum ( 3 ) having a peripheral zone ( 3 b ); a plurality of gripping elements ( 4 ) disposed in the peripheral zone ( 3 b ) of the drum ( 3 ) and configured to each receive a respective object ( 2 ) to be treated; printing means ( 5 ) associated with the drum ( 3 ) and comprising at least one print head ( 6 ), the head ( 6 ) being positionable in front of the gripping elements ( 4 ) in order to print on an object ( 2 ); the printing means ( 5 ) are configured to print on a lateral surface ( 2 a ) and on a base surface ( 2 b ) of the caps ( 2 ) on the same drum ( 3 ).

Machine for printing an object with tiltable inkjet printing heads

A machine for printing an object includes: a chassis, at least four inkjet printing heads respectively suitable for orienting jets of ink toward the object in at least four printing directions, and a system for maintaining and moving printing heads fastened on the chassis and suitable for moving the printing heads between a number of positions relative to the chassis. The system is suitable so that, in each of the number of positions, the printing directions are separate from one another and pass through a same central axis (C). The central axes correspond to the number of positions respectively situated at a number of distances (D) from the chassis.

IMAGE GENERATION PROGRAM AND PRINTER

An image generation method for generating an image, which is printed on a medium arranged so as to face a lens layer having a plurality of lenses and includes a three-dimensional image and a two-dimensional image, includes performing lossy compression for the two-dimensional image in a direction in which light focusing of the lenses occurs and magnifying the two-dimensional image in the direction in which the light focusing of the lenses occurs after the lossy compression for the two-dimensional image has been performed. 1. An image generation method for generating an image to be printed on a medium arranged so as to face a lens layer having a plurality of lenses , the image including a three-dimensional image and a two-dimensional image , the method comprising:performing lossy compression for the two-dimensional image in a direction in which light focusing of the lenses occurs; andmagnifying the two-dimensional image in the direction in which the light focusing of the lenses occurs after the lossy compression for the two-dimensional image has been performed.2. The image generation method according to claim 1 , whereinthe lens layer is constituted by a lenticular lens, andthe direction in which the light focusing of the lenses occurs is a lens intersection direction intersecting with a longitudinal direction of the lenses.3. The image generation method according to claim 2 , whereinthe lossy compression for the two-dimensional image does not include compressing the two-dimensional image in the longitudinal direction of the lenses.4. The image generation method according to claim 3 , whereinthe number of pixels of the two-dimensional image before the lossy compression for the two-dimensional image in a direction parallel to a compression direction is equal to the number of the pixels of the two-dimensional image after the magnifying of the two-dimensional image in a direction parallel to a magnification direction.5. The image generation method according to claim 4 , ...

Methods and systems for screening images

A method of screening a continuous-tone image is configured to produce an output image to be printed on a surface. The continuous-tone image comprises a plurality of pixels having respective corresponding intended print locations. The method includes selecting a first sequence comprising a subset of the plurality of intended print locations, the first sequence being selected based on properties of the plurality of intended print locations. For each intended print location in the first sequence, the method also includes identifying the corresponding pixel in the continuous-tone image to obtain a second sequence for an error diffusion process comprising the identified corresponding pixels in the continuous-tone image.

SYSTEM FOR APPLYING A DESIGN ON AT LEAST ONE NAIL SURFACE

A system including apparatus for applying a design to a nail surface, including an optical device scanning the anatomy of the nail surface and acquiring an image of said nail surface;—a print head;—a motor displacing the print head;—a control unit including connection to communicate with the optical device, and a computer application including instructions for controlling the motor to direct the print head. At least one remote server includes a database recording digital data corresponding to designs. The control unit communicates with the remote server and downloads digital data corresponding to the design to be applied on the nail surface. The control unit's computer application includes instructions to—analyze the anatomy of the nail surface scanned by the optical device;—and scale the design to be applied to adjust it to the nail surface scanned. 2. System according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is a tablet having a touch screen for main interface.3. System according to claim 2 , wherein the tablet is connected to the apparatus in a removable manner.4. System according to claim 3 , wherein the tablet is provided with a connector cooperating with a complementary connector installed on the apparatus claim 3 , in such a way that data can be exchanged between said tablet and elements of said apparatus.5. System according to claim 1 , wherein a carriage is mounted on rails claim 1 , said carriage being provided with the print head and the optical device.6. System according to claim 5 , wherein the optical device has the form of a digital photograph cell or of a CCD camera located on the side of the print head.7. System according to claim 1 , wherein the optical device has the form of a digital photograph cell or of a CCD camera located on the control unit.8. System according to claim 1 , wherein the design is displayed in the form of an element that can be selected on a touch screen of the control unit claim 1 , such a selection generates a control ...

Inkjet printer and printing method

To provide an inkjet printer and a printing method that can print a new pattern to be printed at an appropriate position relative to an existing pattern. An inkjet printer newly prints a new pattern to be printed, that is different from an existing pattern, on an outer surface of a spherical print object on which the existing pattern is printed. The inkjet printer includes a retainer that retains the print object, a carriage, and a projector. The carriage prints the new pattern to be printed on the outer surface of the print object. The projector projects at least a part of the existing pattern and the new pattern to be printed together on the outer surface of the print object retained by the retainer.

PHOTOTHERMAL CONVERSION IMAGE GENERATING DEVICE, THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A photothermal conversion image generating device that generates a photothermal conversion image for forming a three-dimensional image by causing a thermally expandable sheet having a thermally expandable layer on a base material to expand, the device including: a processor that allocates, based on a line width of a line forming the three-dimensional image, an image for forming the line to either a front surface of the thermally expandable sheet or a rear surface of the thermally expandable sheet. 1. A photothermal conversion image generating device that generates a photothermal conversion image for forming a three-dimensional image by causing a thermally expandable sheet to expand , the device comprising:a processor that allocates, based on at least one of a pre-expansion or post-expansion line width and an expansion height of a line in the three-dimensional image, an image for forming said line to either a front surface of the thermally expandable sheet or a rear surface of the thermally expandable sheet, the processor causing the image so allocated to be printed on the allocated front or rear surface of the thermally expandable sheet.2. The photothermal conversion image generating device according to claim 1 , wherein the line in the three-dimensional image is a protruding line that will protrude after the thermally expandable sheet has expanded claim 1 , and the processor performs said allocation based on the post-expansion line width of the protruding line.3. The photothermal conversion image generating device according to claim 1 , wherein the processor performs said allocation based on the pre-expansion line width of the line.4. The photothermal conversion image generating device according to claim 1 , wherein the processor performs said allocation based on the expansion height of the line.5. The photothermal conversion image generating device according to claim 1 ,wherein the line in the three-dimensional image is provided in a plurality, andwherein, with ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRINTING AN OBJECT

A method prints an object, for example a vehicle and specifically the body thereof, wherein at least one area of the surface of the object is printed. The method includes: providing an image; three-dimensionally measuring at least the area; generating a number of spatial points in correspondence with the area; generating a three-dimensional net corresponding with the area; generating path data, i.e. a three-dimensional path for moving a robot for an inkjet printer head; generating raster data, i.e. a raster matrix, in particular a three-dimensional or higher raster matrix, for actuating the inkjet printer head; moving the robot, for example an articulated arm robot, utilizing the path data; and printing the image by the inkjet printer head utilizing the raster data. The method permits multi-color printing of any image onto so-called 3D surfaces of any shape. 1. A method for printing an object , wherein at least one area of a surface of the object is printed , which comprises the following method steps of:providing an image;three-dimensionally measuring at least the area;generating a number of spatial points corresponding to the area;generating a three-dimensional network corresponding to the area;generating path data being a three-dimensional path for moving a robot for an inkjet printer head;generating raster data for actuating the inkjet printer head;moving the robot by utilizing the path data; andprinting the image by the inkjet printer head, utilizing the raster data.2. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises performing at least one of the following synchronization method steps:printing the image in dependence on a movement of the robot; ormoving the robot in dependence on the image to be printed.3. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises drying and/or hardening and/or pinning of the color or paint by using a robot-guided dryer head following the printing.4. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises cleaning at ...

GLASS SLIDE PRINTER

The present invention provides a glass slide printer, which comprises: a conveying device, an inkjet device, and a curing device; wherein the conveying device has a conveying path, and causes the glass slide to be printed to move along the conveying path; the inkjet device is provided above the conveying path, and is configured to perform inkjet printing on the marked area of the glass slide on the conveying path; the curing device is provided above the conveying path, and the curing device is located downstream of the inkjet device; the curing device is capable of curing the printing ink droplets ejected onto the glass slide to form characters or two-dimensional codes by heating or ejecting curing liquid. 1. A glass slide printer , which performs character and/or two-dimensional code printing on a marked area of a glass slide by inkjet , wherein the glass slide printer comprises:a conveying device, which has a conveying path, and causes the glass slide to be printed to move along the conveying path;an inkjet device, which is provided above the conveying path, and is configured to perform inkjet printing on the marked area of the glass slide on the conveying path; anda curing device, which is provided above the conveying path, and is located downstream of the inkjet device; wherein the curing device is capable of curing the printing ink droplets ejected onto the glass slide to form characters or two-dimensional codes by heating or ejecting curing liquid.2. The glass slide printer according to claim 1 , wherein the curing device comprises: an electric heating element or a light radiating device to heat and cure the printing ink droplets.3. The glass slide printer according to claim 2 , wherein the electric heating element is an infrared heating tube or a heating ceramic plate claim 2 , and the light radiating device is a laser or an infrared emitter.4. The glass slide printer according to claim 1 , wherein the curing device comprises: a container for holding curing ...

Delivery system

Provided herein is a delivery system, including: (a) an optical sensor configured to detect data to create a map of a patient bodily surface; and (b) a dispenser operatively associated with the optical sensor and configured to deliver compositions (optionally including cells) to the patient bodily surface based upon the data or map. Methods of forming a tissue on a patient bodily surface of a patient in need thereof are also provided, as are methods, systems and computer program products useful for processing patient bodily surface data.

PRINTING METHOD AND PRINTING DEVICE

A method and a device as provided for printing a large surface which is situated, in particular, on a substrate which cannot be fed to a printing device. The method is distinguished by the fact that the perpendicular spacing Azo of a reference point of the device at a plurality of points which are distributed over the printing web from the surface to be printed is determined in each case at the points which are distributed over the printing web, and the perpendicular spacing Az of the print head from the surface to be printed is set in accordance with a previously recorded measured value. Here, the plurality of points can be distributed uniformly over the length of the printing web. The device for carrying out the method has a measuring device for contactless measurement of the spacing between a reference point of the device and the surface to be printed. Furthermore, the device has a control unit for evaluating the measured values and producing control pulses for setting the spacing Az of the print head from the surface to be printed. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for printing a large surface , in particular a large surface located on a substrate which cannot be moved toward a printing device , said surface being subdividable into print tracks in one direction corresponding to the printing width of a printing head , wherein the printing head is fastened to a first axis movable along a print track , wherein the first axis is fastened to a moving frame which can move in the horizontal x-direction , and wherein the surface can be printed by way of sequentially printing the print tracks ,{'sub': zo', 'z', 'zo, 'wherein the perpendicular distance Aof a reference point of the device is determined at a plurality of points distributed over the print track relative to the surface to be printed, and the perpendicular distance Aof the printing head from the surface to be printed is adjusted at each of the points distributed over the print track according to a previously ...

Printing apparatus and printing method

Provided is a technique that makes it possible to obtain positional information for determining a print position depending on the type of print medium. A determining unit determines a process for obtaining information on the position of the print medium by using a detecting unit, depending on the type of the print medium. An obtaining unit obtains the information on the position of the print medium by changing the relative position of the detecting unit with respect to the holding unit holding the print medium, based on the process determined by the determining unit. Then, a setting unit determines a print position for the print medium based on the information on the position of the print medium.

Printing on the Inside walls of disposable drinking cups

A system of information, printed upon the interior walls of a disposable plastic cup, that instructs an observer as to the amount of liquid or dry contents, held by said cup and how to affix said information to cup. 1. A system comprising: (a) increased utility of disposable plastic drinking cups provided by printing , upon their interior walls , of semi circumferential lines identified by matching printed units of measure , designating the volumes contained at various liquid meniscus or dry product levels marked by said lines within disposable plastic drinking cups; and (b) for promotional or advertising purposes , logos or other organizational identification markings will be imprinted within disposable plastic drinking cups as either stand alone views or included with more complex art work; and (c) further comprises means for modifying , or designing , electronic , mechanical or other forms of print heads , for impression of printed data upon the interior walls of disposable plastic drinking cups.2. The method of . wherein any fillers claim 1 , coatings and inks employed to print lines and units of measure upon the interior walls of disposable plastic drinking cups are nonreactive with the chemical makeup of said cups claim 1 , permanent and insoluble in water and other potable liquids and nontoxic for humans and associated animals.3. The method of . wherein the printing upon the interior surfaces of the walls of said cups will not bleed through to the outside wall surfaces under hot or cold conditions or be visible upon the exterior surface of the disposable plastic drinking cup walls.4. The method of . wherein printing ink used within the interior of the disposable plastic drinking cups will not cause deformation of the cup at any point by conduction of heat through the ink causing localized softening of the plastic walls of the cup.5. The method of . comprising means for preventing weakening of disposable plastic drinking cup walls resulting from thinning of ...

SYSTEM FOR PRINTING ON THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) OBJECTS

An object printing system facilitates the printing of articles of manufacture. The system includes at least one printhead, a transfer device, an ultraviolet (UV) radiator, a pressurized gas source operatively connected to the transfer device, a plurality of actuators, and a controller. The controller is configured to operate the at least one printhead to form an image on a substrate, move the substrate bearing the image past the UV radiator as the controller operates the UV radiator to cure the ejected marking material partially to prevent ink movement, and operates the pressurized gas source to conform the substrate and partially cured ejected material to a shape corresponding to a surface of an object placed on the substrate to transfer the partially cured marking material onto the surface of the object. The transfer device can be an inflatable bladder or a molded vacuum chamber. 1. An object printing system comprising:at least one printhead configured to eject marking material;a transfer device;a transport conveyor configured to move a substrate past the at least one printhead and to the transfer device;an ultraviolet (UV) radiator;a pressurized gas source operatively connected to the transfer device;a plurality of actuators; anda controller operatively connected to the plurality of actuators, the at least one printhead, the pressurized gas source, and at least one UV radiator, the controller being configured to operate one of the actuators to operate the transport conveyor and move the substrate past the at least one printhead as the controller operates the at least one printhead to eject marking material onto the substrate, move the substrate and the ejected marking material past the UV radiator as the controller operates the UV radiator to cure the ejected marking material partially, and move the substrate to the transfer device, the controller also being configured to operate the pressurized gas source to conform the substrate and partially cured ejected ...

PLATFORM MOVEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Platform movement systems and methods of using the same. A system for moving a platform of the present disclosure can include a first actuator pivotally attached to a base, the first actuator having a first rod positioned therethrough and configured to move the first rod in a first direction and an opposing second direction along a first rod axis; a second actuator pivotally attached to the base, the second actuator having a second rod positioned therethrough and configured to move the second rod in a first direction and an opposing second direction along a second rod axis; an arm attached to the base using an arm connector; and a platform coupled to the first rod, the second rod, and the arm, the platform configured to move about the base upon operation of the first actuator and/or the second actuator. 1. A system for moving a platform , comprising:a first actuator pivotally attached to a base, the first actuator having a first rod positioned therethrough and configured to move the first rod in a first direction and an opposing second direction along a first rod axis;a second actuator pivotally attached to the base, the second actuator having a second rod positioned therethrough and configured to move the second rod in a first direction and an opposing second direction along a second rod axis;an arm attached to the base using an arm connector; anda platform coupled to the first rod, the second rod, and the arm, the platform configured to move about the base upon operation of the first actuator and/or the second actuator.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller, controlled using a processor in communication with the controller, the controller configured to control operation of the first actuator and the second actuator.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to control operation of the first actuator and the second actuator based upon software instructions accessible by the processor.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MARKING OPTICAL COMPONENT AT HIGH SPEED

A system and method for marking a moving surface of a fiber optic cable is provided. The system includes a supply of the fiber optic cable, a laser generating device configured to generate a laser beam that forms markings by interacting with the material of the moving surface of the fiber optic cable. The system includes a movement device moving the fiber optic cable through the system at a speed of at least 50 m per minute. The system includes a laser directing device located in the path of the laser beam and configured to change the path of the laser beam to direct the laser beam to a plurality of discrete locations on the moving surface to form a series of marks on the moving surface. The moving surface includes a plurality of tracking indicia to allow the position of the moving surface to be determined. 1. A system for marking a moving surface of a fiber optic cable , comprising:a supply of the fiber optic cable;a laser generating device configured to generate a laser beam that forms markings by interacting with the material of the moving surface of the fiber optic cable;a movement device moving the fiber optic cable through the system at a speed of at least 50 m per minute; anda laser directing device located in the path of the laser beam and configured to change the path of the laser beam to direct the laser beam to a plurality of discrete locations on the moving surface to form a series of marks on the moving surface.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the laser directing device is configured change the path of the laser beam at least 2000 times per second.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an axle and a motor coupled to the axle claim 1 , wherein the laser directing device comprises a mirror including a plurality of reflective facets claim 1 , each facet at an angle relative to each other claim 1 , wherein the mirror is coupled to the axle and the motor rotates the mirror about the axle such that the reflective facets rotate around the axle ...

ARTICLES, BLADDERS AND METHODS OF MAKING ARTICLES AND BLADDERS

The present disclosure is directed to articles that have a surface comprising a polymeric material having a printed layer disposed thereon that is durable and flexible. Prior to formation of the printed layer, the surface of the article can comprise a first layer of a first composition disposed on a portion of the polymeric material. The first composition can include a dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers (e.g., a water-borne dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers). The printed layer can be included on an article of footwear, a component of footwear, apparel, a component of apparel, sporting equipment, or a component of sporting equipment. 1. A method of printing on an article , which is an article of footwear , a component of footwear , apparel , a component of apparel , sporting equipment , or a component of sporting equipment , comprising:applying a first composition onto a first side of an article, wherein the first composition comprises a dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers, and the first side of the article comprises a polymeric material;applying a color composition onto the first layer; andallowing the color composition and the first layer to dry in contact with the first side forming a printed layer on the first side of the article;wherein the method further comprises applying a first layer of the first composition to the polymeric material on the first side of the article prior to applying the color composition to the first side of the article, the step of applying the color composition to the first side of the article comprises applying the color composition to the first layer while the first composition of the first layer remains wet, and the step of allowing the color composition to dry comprises allowing the color composition and the first composition of the first layer to dry on the first side of the article andwherein the polymeric material comprises one or more polyurethane, polyether, polyester, polyurea, polyamide, polyolefin, or any combination ...

CONTAINER TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR TREATING CONTAINERS

Container treatment system for treating containers, such as bottles, with at least one direct printing machine for applying a print image onto containers and at least one container treatment machine arranged upstream of the direct printing machine and a system control device, where the system control device is configured to control the operation of the container treatment machine in dependence of a change of the container throughput that can be obtained with the direct printing machine.

APPARATUS FOR ARTICLES SURFACE FINISHING AND A FINISHING PROCESS ACHIEVABLE BY SAID APPARATUS

Articles being processed are engaged on respective piece-holder members and moved along a transfer line. A metallization station operating along the transfer line deposits a surface metallization layer on each of the articles carried by the piece-holder members. A lacquering station operating along the transfer line downstream of the metallization station deposits a transparent protective layer on the metallization layer of each article carried by the respective piece-holder member. At least one printing station operatively located downstream of the metallization station applies at least one graphic pattern printed on each article carried by the respective piece-holder member. The printed graphic pattern is covered by the protective layer, or printed on it. 1. Apparatus for surface finishing of articles , comprising:a transfer line carrying piece-holder members, each configured to retain an article which is being worked;a metallization station operating along the transfer line and configured to deposit a surface metallization layer on each of the articles carried by the piece-holder members;a lacquering station operating along the transfer line downstream of the metallization station and configured to deposit a transparent protective layer on the metallization layer of each article carried by the respective piece-holder member;characterized in that it further comprises at least one printing station operatively disposed downstream of the metallization station for applying at least one printed graphic pattern on each article carried by the respective piece-holder member.2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said printing station is located upstream of the lacquering station claim 1 , whereby the printed graphic pattern is applied beneath the transparent protective layer.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said printing station is located downstream of the lacquering station claim 1 , whereby the printed graphic pattern is applied over the transparent ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROTATING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) OBJECT DURING PRINTING OF THE OBJECT

A direct-to-object printer includes an object rotating subsystem. The object rotating subsystem includes an actuator with an output shaft, a holder mounted to the output shaft, the holder being configured to grip a portion of the object, and a controller operatively connected to the actuator. The controller is configured to operate the actuator to rotate the holder and the object gripped by the holder to enable at least one of the printheads in a printer to print a portion of a circumference of the object that is longer than a width of the at least one printhead. 1. A printing system comprising:at least one printhead, the at least one printhead being configured to eject drops of marking material;a member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the member being at a greater gravitational potential than the second end and the at least one printhead being positioned opposite the member and between the first and second ends of the member; a first actuator;', 'a holder operatively connected to the first actuator, the holder being configured to grip a portion of the object;', 'a second actuator having an output shaft;', 'an extension rotatably mounted to the output shaft of the second actuator, the extension being configured to support a planar surface of the object at an end of the object opposite the portion of the object gripped by the holder; and', 'a controller operatively connected to the first actuator and the second actuator, the controller being configured to operate the first actuator to rotate the holder and the object gripped by the holder to enable the at least one printhead to print a portion of a circumference of the object that is longer than a width of the at least one printhead and to operate the second actuator to extend the output shaft of the second actuator to move the extension into engagement with the planar surface of the end of the object opposite the portion of the object gripped by the holder and to retract the output shaft of the ...

Automated Paint Application System and Related Method

An automated paint application system for automatically, safely and efficiently reproducing a high resolution image on an area of a surface located in an uncontrolled environment and a related method for reproducing a high resolution image on a surface in an uncontrolled environment are disclosed. The automated paint application system features a robotic painting machine which uses a vectorized format of the image to generate a plurality of paint paths which an applicator nozzle of the robotic painting machine follows about the surface in order to form the image. The robotic painting machine includes a plurality of paint conduits each connected by a valve to at least one applicator nozzle and usable for respectively transferring a different coloured paint in a manner such that the valves are controllable to dispense one of the different coloured paints or to form a combination colour thereof. 1. A method for reproducing a high resolution image on an area of a surface in an uncontrolled environment through application of paint on said surface comprising:providing the image in a format which is storable on a computing device having memory, the image having one or more constituent hues each including at least one shade and at least one level of saturation; a robotic painting machine comprising a base and a paint applicator supported thereon in a manner so as to be movable relative to the base;', 'the paint applicator carrying at least one applicator nozzle for spraying the paint onto the surface in a spraying mode of said at least one applicator nozzle;', 'a control system actively directing one of said at least one applicator nozzle that is in the spraying mode about the surface in the uncontrolled environment;, 'providing an automated paint application system for applying the paint to the surface, the automated paint application system including processing the image into a vectorized format usable by the automated paint application system;', 'generating one or more ...

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. 1. A process for applying a transfer material onto the surface of a three-dimensional article comprising:providing at least one three-dimensional article which has a surface;providing a deposition device;providing a transfer component with initial dimensions, a surface, and an initial configuration;depositing a curable ink onto a portion of the surface of the transfer component with the deposition device to form a transfer material on the portion of the surface of the transfer component, wherein the ink has adhesive properties;curing the ink;modifying the portion of the transfer component with the transfer material thereon to contact the surface of the article with the adhesive and conform the transfer component and transfer material to at least a portion of the surface of the three-dimensional article; andtransferring the transfer material onto the surface of the article.2. The process of claim 1 , comprising applying an adhesive to the cured ink.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein the adhesive comprises at least one of a UV-curable adhesive claim 2 , an electron beam-curable adhesive claim 2 , a pressure sensitive adhesive claim 2 , a thermally activated adhesive claim 2 , a multi-part self-curing adhesive.4. The process ...

Printing on Cylindrical Objects

An apparatus for printing on cylindrical objects () comprises a plurality of printheads (); and at least one holding device movable relative to the printheads () such that, in use, the holding device moves the object between the printheads. The path of the at least one holding device comprises a plurality of vertical sections () which are horizontally offset from one another. Each vertical section () comprises at least two identically orientated printheads () arranged such that they are vertically displaced from one another, with one directly above the others. The at least one holding device moves the object () between the at least two printheads () such that part or all of its path between the printheads is vertical. 1. An apparatus for printing on cylindrical objects , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of printheads; andat least one holding device movable relative to the printheads such that, in use, the holding device moves the object between the printheads,wherein the path of the at least one holding device comprises a plurality of vertical sections which are horizontally offset from one another,wherein each vertical section comprises at least identically two orientated printheads arranged such that they are vertically displaced from one another, with one directly above the other; andwherein the at least one holding device moves the object between the at least two printheads such that part or all of its path between the printheads is vertical.2. An apparatus for printing on cylindrical objects , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of printhead stations arranged such that at least two of the printhead stations are horizontally offset from each other, wherein each printhead station comprises at least two printheads arranged such that they are at the same height and horizontally displaced from one another, thereby forming a gap between them through which a cylindrical object to be printed on may pass; andat least one holding device movable relative to the ...

NAIL PRINT APPARATUS AND PRINT CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A nail print apparatus, including: a finger inserting unit in which a finger including a nail to be printed is inserted; an accessory holding unit which is located in the finger inserting unit and on which at least one decorative part of an accessory is placed; and a print head which performs printing on the nail of the finger that is inserted into the finger inserting unit and a printing surface to be printed of the decorative part that is located in the finger inserting unit and placed on the accessory holding unit. 1. A nail print apparatus , comprising:a finger inserting unit in which a finger including a nail to be printed is inserted;an accessory holding unit which is located in the finger inserting unit and on which at least one decorative part of an accessory is placed; anda print head which performs printing on the nail of the finger that is inserted into the finger inserting unit and a printing surface to be printed of the decorative part that is located in the finger inserting unit and placed on the accessory holding unit.2. The nail print apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the accessory holding unit includes a concave portion to contain the decorative part.3. The nail print apparatus according to claim 2 ,whereinthe finger inserting unit includes a placement surface on which the finger is placed, andthe accessory holding unit is provided so as to be inserted into and removed from the finger inserting unit, the accessory holding unit being inserted into the finger inserting unit to be placed on the placement surface and being detached from the placement surface to be removed from the finger inserting unit.4. The nail print apparatus according to claim 3 ,whereina groove or a convex portion extending in a direction in which the accessory holding unit is slidably inserted into the finger inserting unit is formed on a side wall of the finger inserting unit, anda convex portion to be fitted in the groove or a groove to fit in the convex portion is ...

A printing method for inkjet printers

The present invention provides a printing method for inkjet printers, wherein with the control system, the object to be printed continuously rotates, carriage traverses in the Y axis direction and print heads in carriage jet ink on the target printing position. Specifically, firstly get the diameter (or radius) of the object to be printed. Secondly, based on the diameter (or radius) acquired, FPGA processor calculates a frequency division factor N and a multiplication factor M independently or with the assistance of an external processor. Thirdly, with the said factor N and factor M, FPGA processor converts the encoder resolution (which is an inherent value of the encoder resolution) to calculate the actual image printing resolution. Fourthly, signals which contain the converted resolution are sent to the printing control system to print images. The printing method of the present invention can ensure excellent printing quality and uniform resolution for objects with different diameter (or radius). 1. This invention provides a printing method for inkjet printers , wherein with the control system , the object to be printed continuously rotates , carriage traverses in the Y axis (the first axis direction) and print heads on the carriage jetting ink on the target printing position; the features of the invention are that with the frequency division factor and multiplication factor and the error modification algorithm , printers can output images with uniform resolution when printing on objects with different diameter (or radius); the printing method consists of the following steps:Firstly, the printing control system gets the diameter (or radius) of objects to be printed;Secondly, based on the diameter (or radius) of objects, FPGA processor calculates a frequency division factor N and a frequency multiplication factor M independently or with the assistance of external processor;Thirdly, by using the said frequency division factor N and frequency multiplication factor M, ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOLLOW VESSEL PRINTING

A direct to shape (DTS) printer including a plurality of inkjet print head channels configured to deposit ink on an external surface of the vessel and a pinning lamp configured to provide light having a first peak power density to at least partially cure the ink deposited on the surface of the vessel is disclosed. The DTS printer can also include a rotary drive assembly configured to rotate the vessel relative to the plurality of inkjet print head channels, and a final curing lamp configured to provide light having a second peak power density to fully cure the ink deposited on the surface of the vessel. 1. A direct to shape (DTS) printer configured to print on a surface of a vessel , the DTS printer comprising:a plurality of inkjet print head channels configured to deposit ink on the surface of the vessel;a rotary drive assembly configured to rotate the vessel relative to the plurality of inkjet print head channels;at least one pinning lamp configured to provide light having a first peak power density to sufficiently cure the ink deposited on the surface of the vessel; anda final curing lamp configured to provide light having a second peak power density to fully cure the ink deposited on the surface of the vessel.2. The DTS printer of claim 1 , wherein the second peak power density is greater than the first peak power density3. The DTS printer of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pinning lamps includes multiple pinning lamps in series or in parallel claim 1 , each pinning lamp configured and controlled separately to provide a respective output power that is less than the first peak power density and to provide a total amount of light that at the first peak power density that includes the respective output power levels over a period of time to sufficiently cure the ink.4. The DTS printer of claim 3 , wherein the multiple pinning lamps includes two pinning lamps in series.5. The DTS printer of claim 1 , further comprising a linear drive assembly configured to move ...

Food product platform for food product printer

A food product platform, system and method for supporting a food product thereon during printing. The platform has a first surface for supporting the food product thereon, the first surface having a surface topography configured to securely support the food product thereon; and a second surface supporting an attachment mechanism for removably coupling to a reciprocal attachment mechanism on a receiving arm of a printer, wherein the attachment mechanism prevents movement of the platform with respect to the receiving arm when coupled to the receiving arm. The food product platform is removably connectable to the receiving arm manually and without the use of tools. 1. A food product platform for supporting a food product thereon , the platform comprising:a first surface for supporting the food product thereon, the first surface having a surface topography configured to securely support the food product thereon; anda second surface supporting an attachment mechanism for removably coupling to a reciprocal attachment mechanism on a receiving arm of a printer, wherein the attachment mechanism prevents movement of the platform with respect to the receiving arm when coupled to the receiving arm.2. The platform of wherein the respective attachment mechanisms are configured to engage and disengage with one another to couple the platform to the receiving arm manually.3. The platform of wherein the attachment mechanism comprises one or more tabs extending outwardly from the second surface and a wall opposite the one or more tabs providing a space therebetween for receiving the reciprocal attachment mechanism on the receiving arm.4. The platform of wherein the wall extending outwardly from the bottom surface of the platform terminates in a lip extending into the space between the wall and the one or more tabs.5. The platform of wherein the one or more tabs extend a first distance outwardly from the bottom surface of the platform and the wall extends a second distance outwardly ...

Delivery tray for food product printer

A delivery tray, system, and method for automatically delivering food product to a printer for printing on a surface of the food product. The tray has a main body having a plurality of food product support surfaces spaced apart on the main body and each food product support surface configured for supporting one of a plurality of food products thereon and the main body further comprising at least one positioning mechanism corresponding to each of the plurality of food product support surfaces and each positioning mechanism comprising at least one positioning element for guiding the loading of at least one of the plurality of food products onto the delivery tray. The tray is coupled to a motorized base for automatic movement of the tray. 1. A delivery tray for automatically delivering food product to a printer for printing on a surface of the food product , the tray comprising:a main body having a plurality of food product support surfaces spaced apart on the main body and each food product support surface configured for supporting one of a plurality of food products thereon and the main body further comprising at least one positioning mechanism corresponding to each of the plurality of food product support surfaces and each positioning mechanism comprising at least one positioning element for guiding the loading of at least one of the plurality of food products onto the delivery tray.2. The delivery tray of claim 1 , wherein the at least one positioning element of each positioning mechanism has a ⅛ inch radius at a joint between the positioning element and the main body of the delivery tray and wherein the at least one positioning element protrudes upwardly from a top surface of the main body.3. The delivery tray of claim 1 , wherein each positioning mechanism comprises two positioning elements provided in a pair.4. The delivery tray of claim 1 , wherein the food product support surfaces comprise one or more support sides for holding one or more sides of the food ...

Delivery tray mounting system for food product printer

A printer and corresponding method of printing an image on a surface of a plurality of food products by providing a system having a printer with an extendable and retractable receiving arm and a movable food product delivery tray for continuously and automatically providing delivery of unprinted food products which are retracted into the printer, printed on, and returned by the receiving arm to the rotatable delivery tray and the tray further moves to deliver subsequent food products for printing. A motorized base spaced apart from the printer supports the delivery tray during and printing processes.

Print debris collection system

A method and system for printing on a surface of a plurality of food products. The system comprises a printer configured for printing edible ink on a surface of the food products and a removable debris collection tray for catching food product debris positioned within the printer and configured to capture debris generated during at least one of delivery of food products to the printer, printing on the food products, and removal of printed food products from the printer. The printer has a print head and a receiving arm supported by the printer and extendable and retractable across a path of a print head of the printer for delivery and return of food products to a position below the print head for printing thereon. The removable debris collection tray is at least partially positioned below a travel path of the food product within the printer and between the print head and receiving arm. 1. A system for printing on a surface of a plurality of food products , the system comprising:a printer configured for printing edible ink on a surface of the food products; anda removable debris collection tray for catching food product debris positioned within the printer and configured to capture debris generated during delivery of food products to the printer, printing on the food products, or removal of printed food products from the printer.2. The system of wherein the printer comprises:a print head;a receiving arm supported by the printer and extendable and retractable across a path of a print head of the printer for delivery and return of food products to a position below the print head for printing thereon; andwherein the removable debris collection tray is at least partially positioned below a travel path of the food product within the printer and between the print head and receiving arm.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the debris collection tray comprises a floor with sidewalls extending upwardly therefrom with an open top section for catching food product debris therein.4 ...

WRONG SITE SAFE SURGERY

A labeling system for use on a human surgical patient is disclosed. The labeling system includes a label with a main sheet that has a top and bottom surface. An adhesive that is suitable for adhering to the skin of a patient may be present on the bottom surface of the main sheet. Readable indicia may be visible on the top surface or through the top surface of the main sheet. The readable indicia may include affirmative indicia indicating a location for surgery and/or negative indicia indicating a location not for surgery. 2. The labeling system claim 1 , comprising:said affirmative indicia and said negative indicia being differentiated from each other with one corresponding to medial anatomy and the other corresponding to lateral anatomy.3. The labeling system claim 1 , comprising:said affirmative indicia and said negative indicia being differentiated from each other with one corresponding to left anatomy and the other corresponding to right anatomy.4. The labeling system of claim 1 , comprising:said affirmative indicia being selected from the group consisting of words or symbols including one or more of: “yes”, “cut”, “surgery”, “correct”, “right”, “affirmative”, the color green.5. The labeling system of claim 1 , comprising:said negative indicia being selected from the group consisting of words or symbols including one or more of: “no”, “no cut”, “no surgery”, “not correct”, “wrong”, “wrong site”, “negative”, the color red.6. The labeling system of claim 1 , comprising:said readable indicia includes identifying indicia on said main sheet and visible on or through said top surface, wherein said identifying indicia includes information corresponding to the patient's identity, the planned surgery for the patient, or both.7. The labeling system of claim 6 , wherein said readable indicia includes at least one machine readable identifier corresponding to the patient's identity claim 6 , the planned surgery for the patient claim 6 , or both.8. The labeling system claim 1 ...

Adaptable Surface Treatment Repair System

A surface treatment repair assembly for applying a surface treatment to a contoured surface includes an attachment device configured to removably attach to the contoured surface and a robotic unit is coupled to the attachment device. Furthermore, a treating unit is operably mounted on the robotic unit and including a plurality of applicator heads forming a treatment array and each applicator head is configured to apply a surface repair treatment. At least one sensor is mounted on the treating unit and configured to identify a target area for the surface repair treatment and a controller is operably coupled to the robotic unit and the treating unit. The controller is programmed to control a movement of the robotic unit to position the treatment array adjacent to the target area and to selectively operate the treatment array to apply the surface repair treatment on the target area of the contoured surface. 1. A surface treatment repair assembly for applying a surface treatment to a contoured surface , the surface treatment repair assembly comprising:an attachment device configured to removably attach to the contoured surface;a robotic unit coupled to the attachment device, the robotic unit including an articulated support arm;a treating unit operably mounted on the articulated support arm of the robotic unit and including a plurality of applicator heads forming a treatment array, each applicator head configured to apply a surface repair treatment;a first stage linear actuator operatively coupled to the treatment array which actuates the treatment array;a second stage linear actuator operatively coupled to each applicator head of the treatment array which actuates each applicator head of the treatment array;at least one sensor mounted on the treating unit and configured to identify a target area for the surface repair treatment; control a movement of the robotic unit to position the treatment array adjacent to the target area and control a movement of the first stage ...

METHOD AND FACILITY FOR COATING A BODY WITH FORMATION OF A STRUCTURED SURFACE

The present invention relates to a method for coating, optionally with specific colouring, an exposed surface of a body with simultaneous formation of a structured surface, including projecting formations, via a device for depositing one or more liquid substances in droplets, in particular by a jet, said method consisting, for each affected site () of the surface to be printed (), of consecutively depositing at least two vertically adjacent layers () of a first substance selected from the group made up of a size, a varnish, an adhesion or attachment agent and a coating agent, preferably white or transparent and at least one second substance such as a colouring substance or a mixture of colouring substances, each of the consecutive layers () being formed by depositing droplets (). The method is characterised in that it consists of consecutively depositing at least three vertically adjacent layers () which are made up, alternatively, of a first substance and a second substance, each layer () being made up of separate individual droplets (), arranged in each layer according to a predetermined pattern. 244566. A method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the droplets ( claim 1 , ′; ) are individually and separately deposited with a predetermined shifting of the interlayer depositing pattern claim 1 , immediately consecutive and adjacent or not claim 1 , in the layering of layers ( claim 1 , ′).36666. A method according to or claim 1 , characterized in that the different layers ( claim 1 , ′) claim 1 , preferably over a substantially continuous overlay claim 1 , are constituted successively and alternately by a layer of transparent varnish or resin ()′) or the like claim 1 , and a layer of coloring substance(s) () claim 1 , preferably at least partially opaque claim 1 , such as ink filled with color pigments.465. A method according to claim 3 , characterized in that the first layer deposited on the face (P) to be coated is a layer (′) formed of droplets () of ...

Parallel Motion Apparatus for Depositing a Substance on Articles

Apparatuses and methods for depositing a substance onto an article are disclosed, including apparatuses and methods of directly printing on and/or decorating three-dimensional articles, as well as the articles printed and/or decorated thereby. The apparatuses include a conveyor having at least a first station and a second station thereon or adjacent thereto. There is a first substance deposition device located at the first station and a second device, such as a functional device, located at the second station. The apparatus and method are such that at least at the first station where the first substance deposition device is located, a cycle of at least two intra-station movements occur between the article and the deposition device. The relative motion between the article and deposition device may be substantially in translation. The substance deposition device may deposit a substance on the article in an array during the intra-station movements to form different portions of a predetermined pattern.

Parallel Motion Method for Depositing a Substance on Articles

Apparatuses and methods for depositing a substance onto an article are disclosed, including apparatuses and methods of directly printing on and/or decorating three-dimensional articles, as well as the articles printed and/or decorated thereby. The apparatuses include a conveyor having at least a first station and a second station thereon or adjacent thereto. There is a first substance deposition device located at the first station and a second device, such as a functional device, located at the second station. The apparatus and method are such that at least at the first station where the first substance deposition device is located, a cycle of at least two intra-station movements occur between the article and the deposition device. The relative motion between the article and deposition device may be substantially in translation. The substance deposition device may deposit a substance on the article in an array during the intra-station movements to form different portions of a predetermined pattern. 1. A process for depositing a substance onto the surface an article in a predetermined pattern , the process comprising: 1) a conveyor for transporting articles in a conveying direction to at least two stations, said stations comprising at least a first station and a second station; and', '2) at least one substance deposition device comprising a first substance deposition device located at said first station and a second device comprising a functional device located at said second station, wherein at least at said first station, a cycle of at least two intra-station movements occur;, 'a) providing an apparatus for depositing a substance onto the surface of an article, said apparatus comprisingb) providing at least one three-dimensional article which has a surface;c) conveying the article in said conveying direction with the conveyor so that said article is adjacent to the first substance deposition device at the first station with the surface of the article facing said ...

NAIL PRINT APPARATUS AND PRINTING METHOD THEREOF

A nail print apparatus, including: a print head which performs printing on a nail of a finger or a nail of a toe; an unprinted region detecting unit which detects an unprinted region on which a nail design is not printed in the nail having a printed region on which the nail design is printed, the unprinted region being generated by growth of the nail after the nail design is printed; and a printing control unit which controls the print head to perform printing on the unprinted region. 1. A nail print apparatus , comprising:a print head which performs printing on a nail of a finger or a nail of a toe;an unprinted region detecting unit which detects an unprinted region on which a nail design is not printed in the nail having a printed region on which the nail design is printed, the unprinted region being generated by growth of the nail after the nail design is printed; anda printing control unit which controls the print head to perform printing on the unprinted region.2. The nail print apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the unprinted region detecting unit detects claim 1 , as the unprinted region claim 1 , a region which is a growing portion of the nail and on which the nail design is not printed.3. The nail print apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 ,a printed region information obtaining unit which obtains, as color information, information of a color used in the printed region in the nail; anda printing color setting unit which sets a printing color to be printed on the unprinted region,whereinthe printing color setting unit sets the printing color on basis of the color information obtained by the printed region information obtaining unit.4. The nail print apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising a nail outline detecting unit which detects claim 3 , as a first outline claim 3 , an outline of the nail claim 3 ,whereinthe printed region information obtaining unit detects, as a second outline, an outline of the printed region, ...