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公开(公告)号：US20230094581A1
公开(公告)日：2023-03-30
申请号：US17484906
申请日：2021-09-24
Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Inventor： Martin McNestry
Abstract: There is provided a thermal transfer printer 1, which comprises: a printhead 5; a tape drive configured to cause an inked ribbon 7 to be advanced past the printhead 5 so as to allow ink to be removed from the inked ribbon by the printhead and transferred to a substrate during a printing operation; and a printhead carriage 11 on which the printhead 5 is mounted, wherein the printhead carriage 11 is supported by a rail 34 coupled to a body 2 of the printer, and the rail 34 extends along a direction parallel to a direction of travel of the inked ribbon 7; wherein the printhead carriage 11 further comprises a first structure 40 which is arranged to engage with a second structure 50 coupled to the body 2 of the printer, and wherein the first and second structures 40, 50 are configured such that the printhead carriage 11 is rotatable around the rail 34 but a rotation of the printhead carriage around the rail remains within a predetermined range.
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公开(公告)号：US10953675B2
公开(公告)日：2021-03-23
申请号：US16472557
申请日：2017-12-22
Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Inventor： Martin McNestry , Gareth Walley
IPC: B41J2/325 , B41J25/312 , B41J2/355 , B41J25/308 , B41J25/316
Abstract: A printer comprising a printhead configured to selectively cause a mark to be created on a substrate provided adjacent to the printer, the printhead having a first configuration in which the printhead is spaced apart from the printing surface and a second configuration in which the printhead is configured to press the substrate against a printing surface during a printing operation. The printer further comprises a printhead drive assembly configured to cause movement of the printhead towards and away from the printing surface between the first and second configurations, the printhead drive assembly comprising a permanent magnet and an electromagnet. When the electromagnet is in a first condition, an attractive magnetic force is generated between the permanent magnet and the electromagnet, and when the electromagnet is in a second condition, a repulsive magnetic force is generated between the permanent magnet and the electromagnet, each of said attractive and repulsive magnetic forces being configured to one of urge the printhead away from and towards the printing surface. The printhead drive assembly is configured such that, when the printhead is in each of the first and second configurations, it is retained in that configuration by the printhead drive assembly when the electromagnet is in the first condition, the printhead being retained in one of the first and second configurations by said attractive magnetic force generated between the permanent magnet and the electromagnet.
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公开(公告)号：US09211716B2
公开(公告)日：2015-12-15
申请号：US14149183
申请日：2014-01-07
Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Inventor： John Wall , Thomas E. Kimerling , Casey Robertson , Martin McNestry , Julio Naveira , David Doornink , Kevin Kuester , Anthony Selmeczy , Mark Waterman , Stephen Cooke , Graham Thomas
CPC classification number: B41J2/16505 , B41J2/16535 , B41J2/1752
Abstract: A capping device for an ink jet print head, includes a base, the base configured to receive an ink jet print head comprising nozzles for ejecting ink in a print direction, and a cap assembly attached to the base and configured for movement between a closed position when the print head is not printing and an open position to allow for the ejection of ink from the nozzles when the print head is printing. The cap assembly includes a cover support configured for generally planar movement with respect to the base in a direction perpendicular to the print direction and a cover attached to the cover support in a generally planar relationship thereto. The cover is adapted to provide additional movement with respect to the cover support in a direction different from the planar movement in the direction perpendicular to the print direction.
Abstract translation: 一种用于喷墨打印头的封盖装置，包括底座，底座被构造成接收喷墨打印头，该喷墨打印头包括用于在打印方向上喷射墨的喷嘴，以及盖组件，其附接到基座并构造成用于在关闭位置 当打印头未打印时，打印位置允许打印头正在打印时从喷嘴喷出墨水。 盖组件包括盖支撑件，其构造成在垂直于打印方向的方向上相对于基座大致平面移动，盖子以与其总体平面的关系连接到盖支撑件。 该盖适于在垂直于打印方向的方向上沿与平面运动不同的方向相对于盖支撑件提供额外的运动。
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公开(公告)号：US10710761B2
公开(公告)日：2020-07-14
申请号：US15558493
申请日：2016-03-16
Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Inventor： Martin McNestry , Keith Buxton
Abstract: A gap sensor assembly for a labelling machine, the labelling machine configured to convey label web along a web path. The gap sensor assembly comprises a roller configured to guide the label web along the web path, and a sensor arrangement configured to produce a sensor signal which is a function of a property of a portion of label web. The roller comprises at least a portion of the sensor arrangement.
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公开(公告)号：US20160185146A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-30
申请号：US14901576
申请日：2014-10-10
Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Inventor： Martin McNestry , Philip Hart , Gary Pfeffer
CPC classification number: B41J33/003 , B41J3/4075 , B41J25/312 , B41J33/16
Abstract: A thermal transfer printer comprising: first and second spool supports each being configured to support a spool of ribbon; a ribbon drive configured to cause movement of ribbon from the first spool support to the second spool support; a printhead configured to selectively transfer ink from the ribbon to a substrate, the printhead pressing the print ribbon and substrate together against a print roller; a substrate drive configured to cause movement of a substrate past the printhead; a sensor configured to monitor rotation of the print roller and generate a signal indicative thereof; and a controller configured to determine a measure of movement of the substrate and/or ribbon past the print roller based on the signal output by the sensor.
Abstract translation: 一种热转印打印机，包括：第一和第二卷轴支撑件，每个支撑件构造成支撑带状卷轴; 色带驱动器，其被配置为使得色带从第一卷轴支撑件移动到第二卷轴支撑件; 打印头，其被配置为选择性地将墨从色带转移到基底，所述打印头将印刷色带和基底一起压靠在打印辊上; 衬底驱动器，被配置为使衬底移动通过所述打印头; 传感器，其被配置为监视所述打印辊的旋转并产生指示所述打印辊的信号; 以及控制器，被配置为基于由所述传感器输出的信号来确定所述基板和/或色带通过所述印刷辊的运动的测量。
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公开(公告)号：US09211747B1
公开(公告)日：2015-12-15
申请号：US14836633
申请日：2015-08-26
Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Inventor： Martin McNestry , Gary Pfeffer
CPC classification number: B41J29/38 , B41J2/325 , B41J31/04 , B41J31/05 , B41J35/08 , B41J35/36 , G01L5/10 , G01N3/00
Abstract: A ribbon includes a substrate film, wherein the film comprises a tensionable material; and an ink disposed on the ribbon. A length of the ribbon includes portions that have been tensioned to provide a code readable from the ribbon by measuring the tension over the length of the ribbon.
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公开(公告)号：US20150291302A1
公开(公告)日：2015-10-15
申请号：US14438549
申请日：2013-11-07
Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Inventor： Martin McNestry , Gary Pfeffer , Philip Hart , James Butcher , Steven Buckby
CPC classification number: B65C9/42 , B65C9/0006 , B65C9/1865 , B65C9/1892 , B65C9/26 , B65C2009/0087 , B65C2009/0096 , B65C2009/404
Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock comprising a web and a plurality of labels attached to the web and which are separable from the web; a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of web; a first motive means configured to propel the web along a web path from the supply spool support towards the take up spool support, the first motive means comprising a first motor including a first stator and a first rotor; a labelling peel beak located along the web path and configured to peel the labels from label web as the label stock passes the labelling peel beak; and a printer for printing on the labels. The printer includes a ribbon supply spool support for supporting a ribbon supply spool comprising printer ribbon for the printer; a ribbon take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of the printer ribbon; and a second motive means configured to propel the printer ribbon from the supply spool support towards the take up spool support, the second motive means comprising a second motor including a second stator and a second rotor. The labelling machine further comprises a base plate. The following components are mounted to the base plate such that the majority of each component is located on one side of a first surface of the base plate: supply spool support, take-up spool support, first stator, labelling peel beak, ribbon supply spool support, ribbon take-up spool support and second stator.
Abstract translation: 标签机包括用于支撑供给卷轴的供给卷轴支撑件，该供给卷轴包括标签纸，该标签纸包括纸幅和附接到纸幅的多个标签，其可与纸幅分离; 卷取卷轴支撑件，适于承载卷筒纸的一部分; 第一动力装置，其构造成沿着从供应卷轴支撑件朝向卷取卷轴支撑件的卷筒纸路径推动卷材，第一动力装置包括包括第一定子和第一转子的第一马达; 标签剥离喙沿着幅材路径设置并且构造成当标签原料通过标签剥离喙时从标签幅材剥离标签; 以及用于在标签上打印的打印机。 打印机包括色带供应卷轴支撑件，用于支撑色带供给卷轴，其包括用于打印机的打印机色带; 适于卷取打印机色带的一部分的色带收卷卷轴支架; 以及构造成将打印机色带从供应卷轴支撑件推向卷取卷筒支撑件的第二动力装置，第二动力装置包括包括第二定子和第二转子的第二电动机。 贴标机还包括基板。 以下部件被安装到基板上，使得每个部件的大部分位于基板的第一表面的一侧上：供应卷轴支撑件，卷取卷筒支撑件，第一定子，标签剥离爪，色带供给卷轴 支撑，带状卷带轴承和第二定子。
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公开(公告)号：US20130242007A1
公开(公告)日：2013-09-19
申请号：US13874915
申请日：2013-05-01
Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Inventor： Martin McNestry
IPC: B41J2/175
CPC classification number: B41J2/17596 , B41J2/14 , B41J2002/041 , B41J2202/05 , Y10T137/2278 , Y10T137/4273 , Y10T137/86606 , Y10T137/87314
Abstract: A print head includes an ink cavity, a nozzle in fluid communication with the ink cavity, and at least one valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a stopper positioned adjacent the nozzle and adapted to control flow of ink through the nozzle and an arm supporting the stopper. The arm is configured to pivotally move the stopper with respect to the nozzle to control the flow of ink through the nozzle. An electromagnet is positioned adjacent the arm and configured to move the arm toward the electromagnet to open the nozzle. A biasing member biases the arm away from the electromagnet to close the nozzle.
Abstract translation: 打印头包括墨腔，与墨腔流体连通的喷嘴和至少一个阀组件。 所述阀组件包括邻近所述喷嘴定位并适于控制通过所述喷嘴的油墨流动和支撑所述塞子的臂。 臂构造成相对于喷嘴枢转地移动止动件以控制通过喷嘴的墨的流动。 电磁铁定位成与臂相邻并且被配置成将臂朝向电磁体移动以打开喷嘴。 偏置构件将臂远离电磁体偏压以关闭喷嘴。
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公开(公告)号：US11745528B2
公开(公告)日：2023-09-05
申请号：US16624594
申请日：2018-06-29
Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Inventor： Gareth Walley , Martin McNestry , Gary Pfeffer , Philip Hart
Abstract: There is provided a tape drive. The tape drive comprises first and second spool supports on which spools of tape may be mounted. The tape drive further comprises an optical sensing system. The optical sensing system comprises a radiation emitter and a radiation detector, said radiation emitter and radiation detector having a fixed positional relationship in use with respect to said first and second spool supports. The tape drive further comprises a controller. The controller is operative to, energise the radiation emitter to emit radiation, and determine a diameter data indicative of a diameter of a spool mounted on one of the first and second spool supports based on a radiation signal generated by the detector.
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公开(公告)号：US20220009258A1
公开(公告)日：2022-01-13
申请号：US17482259
申请日：2021-09-22
Applicant: Videojet Technologies Inc.
Inventor： Martin McNestry , Steven John Buckby
Abstract: A tape drive comprises a spool support for supporting a tape spool, wherein the spool support comprises a support surface mounted to a tape drive base plate such that the support surface is fixed against rotation relative to the base plate, the support surface being configured such that, in use, as tape is removed from or wound onto the spool, the spool rotates relative to the spool support such that the spool rotates around the support surface.
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