公开(公告)号：US11285746B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-29

申请号：US16887755

申请日：2020-05-29

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Sam Chinh Co Tang Chan ,  Duc Phu Truong

IPC: B41J2/00 ,  B41J29/02

Abstract: Systems and methods relate generally to aero-based printing. In an example thereof, obtained are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) having a first UAV attached to a guide rail and a second UAV attached to an insert or a carriage guide (“guide”). The guide is configured for coupling into or onto the guide rail for slidable movement with a printhead assembly attached to the guide for movement therewith. The printhead assembly includes at least one colorant material holder. In-flight movement of the guide rail is controlled via the first UAV to a print target. In-flight movement of the second UAV is controlled for engagement of the guide into or onto the guide rail. The second UAV communicates to the printhead assembly for controlled printing responsive in part to movement of the guide by the second UAV relative to the guide rail.