摘要:
A method of printing a functional element onto an article (3280) is disclosed. The method comprises: calibrating a display device (3230) to a printing system (3214); placing an article on a platform (3260) so that the article is positioned between the platform and the display device when the printing system is in a first position; receiving functional element information at the display device; displaying an image of the functional element using the display device; aligning the image of the functional element so that the image of the functional element corresponds to a predetermined location on the article; moving the printing system to a second position; and printing the functional element onto the article in the predetermined location when the printing system is in the second position.
摘要:
A method of printing a three-dimensional structure onto a base having irregularities on the surface is disclosed. A sensing device determines the depth of the irregularity on the surface. A computing system receives an image file including a predetermined thickness of a layer to be printed onto the base. The predetermined thickness is adjusted based on the depth of the irregularity. A printing device prints a layer onto the base having the adjusted predetermined thickness print on the irregularity to make the surface substantially smooth.
摘要:
A flexible manufacturing system is provided. The system comprises: a printing assembly (100) with a printing device (101) and a retractable screen assembly (120); the retractable screen assembly further comprising: a housing member (130) fastened to the printing device and a screen member (140) that can extend from and retract into the housing member; and characterized in that it further comprises: a support member (320, 322) disposed adjacent to the printing assembly, wherein the printing assembly is configured to move relative to the support member; wherein a portion (142) of the screen member can automatically fasten to the support member when the printing device is moved directly adjacent to the support member and while the screen member is retracted within the housing member; and wherein the screen member extends from the housing member as the printing device is moved away from the support member and while the portion remains fastened to the support member.
摘要:
A holding assembly configured to hold an article of footwear is provided. The holding assembly comprises: a base portion; a last portion attached to the base portion, the last portion including a first side portion and a second side portion, wherein the first side portion further comprises: a frame portion; a flexible membrane mounted over the frame portion; a plurality of bead members disposed in an interior chamber formed between the frame portion and the flexible membrane; wherein the interior chamber is configured to be in fluid communication with a vacuum pump; wherein the first side portion has a first configuration and a second configuration, the second configuration occurring when a vacuum is applied to the interior chamber of the first side portion; wherein the rigidity of an outer surface of the first side portion increases from the first configuration to the second configuration; and wherein the spacing between the first side portion and the second side portion of the last portion is adjustable.
摘要:
A method of printing to an upper of an article of footwear is disclosed. The method comprises: placing the article of footwear onto a last portion of a holding assembly, the last portion including a first side portion and a second side portion connected via a bladder member; inflating the bladder member so that the last portion expands and causes the article of footwear to tilt on the last portion; flattening a side portion of the upper; and printing onto the side portion of the upper.