System for printing on three-dimensional (3D) objects

    公开(公告)号:US10239328B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-26

    申请号:US15704434

    申请日:2017-09-14

    Abstract: 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.

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

    公开(公告)号:US20170341414A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-30

    申请号:US15163880

    申请日:2016-05-25

    Abstract: 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.

    Ejector Head Cleaning Cart For Three-Dimensional Object Printing Systems
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    Ejector Head Cleaning Cart For Three-Dimensional Object Printing Systems 有权
    用于三维物体印刷系统的喷射头清洁车

    公开(公告)号:US20160158818A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-09

    申请号:US14560426

    申请日:2014-12-04

    CPC classification number: B08B1/008 B08B1/005 B29C64/112 B29C64/35 B33Y30/00

    Abstract: A cleaning cart for a three-dimensional object printing system wipes an ejector head to remove debris from the ejector head. The cleaning cart includes a platform having a plurality of bearings configured to move the platform on rails of the printing system. A cleaning mechanism is movably mounted to the platform, and an actuator is mounted to the platform. The actuator is configured to move the cleaning mechanism relative to the platform to enable the cleaning mechanism to clean an ejector head that is positioned opposite the rails of the printing system.

    Abstract translation: 用于三维物体印刷系统的清洁车将喷射头擦拭以从喷射头中去除碎屑。 清洁车包括具有多个轴承的平台,该轴承构造成使平台在打印系统的轨道上移动。 清洁机构可移动地安装到平台上,并且致动器安装到平台。 致动器构造成相对于平台移动清洁机构,以使得清洁机构能够清洁与打印系统的轨道相对定位的顶出头。

    Honeycomb core platen for media transport

    公开(公告)号:US11014381B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-25

    申请号:US16506134

    申请日:2019-07-09

    Abstract: Disclosed is a media transport system utilizing a honeycomb core platen for transporting and maintaining the flatness of a sheet of media in an associated printing system. According to one exemplary embodiment, the honeycomb platen includes a plurality of laminated layers that include features configured to communicate vacuum throughout the entire thickness of the platen.

    HONEYCOMB CORE PLATEN FOR MEDIA TRANSPORT

    公开(公告)号:US20210008901A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-14

    申请号:US16506134

    申请日:2019-07-09

    Abstract: Disclosed is a media transport system utilizing a honeycomb core platen for transporting and maintaining the flatness of a sheet of media in an associated printing system. According to one exemplary embodiment, the honeycomb platen includes a plurality of laminated layers that include features configured to communicate vacuum throughout the entire thickness of the platen.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OVERCOATING A RENDERED PRINT

    公开(公告)号:US20190098147A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-28

    申请号:US15716569

    申请日:2017-09-27

    Abstract: An apparatus and process overcoats a rendered image on a substrate with a liquid material. The apparatus includes a scanning device and a marking module aligned with the scanning device. The scanning device is used to scan the substrate including the rendered image to acquire scan data. A movable transport member moves the scanned substrate including the rendered image to a location underneath the marking subsystem. A controller uses registration and image data, generated from the scan data, to overcoat the rendered image on the substrate.

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

    公开(公告)号:US20180001662A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-04

    申请号:US15704434

    申请日:2017-09-14

    Abstract: 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.

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