СПОСОБ ДЕКОРИРОВАНИЯ КАМНЕПОДОБНЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ

Способ декорирования камнеподобных материалов и станок для реализации этого способа для повышения качества заключается в том, что природную или синтетическую смолу смешивают с исходным составом для изготовления искусственного материала. 1 с. и 8 з. п. ф-лы, 1 ил.

ПЕЧАТАНИЕ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ТЕРМОПЕРЕНОСА

Изобретение относится к печати с использованием термопереноса. Опора для изделия, на котором изображение должно быть напечатано посредством печатания с использованием термопереноса с промежуточного листа для обратного переноса, содержит корпус, образованный из эластомерного материала и предусмотренный с конструктивным элементом, который по существу предотвращает деформацию частей корпуса, отличных от поверхности контактного взаимодействия. Опора имеет поверхность контактного взаимодействия, которой по существу придана форма для контактного взаимодействия с изделием. По меньшей мере, участок поверхности контактного взаимодействия образован из эластомерного материала. Предложенная опора предотвращает деформацию изделия во время печатания. 4 н. и 10 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

ТЕРМОПЕЧАТЬ

... 1. Устройство для термопечати изображения с листа для термопереноса на изделие, при этом устройство включает нагревательное средство, приспособленное для подачи нагретого газа с изменяемым расходом потока. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, в котором нагревательное средство включает инвертор для изменения мощности, подаваемой к вентилятору. ! 3. Устройство по п.1 или 2, включающее вакуумное средство для введения листа и изделия в контакт друг с другом. ! 4. Устройство по п.1 или 2, включающее основание для удерживания одного или более изделий, предназначенных для нанесения печати, включающее возможные гнезда или формы, конфигурированные для соответствия изделиям, предназначенным для нанесения печати. ! 5. Устройство по п.1 или 2, включающее средство для совершения относительного перемещения между изделием и листом для введения листа и изделия в контакт друг с другом. ! 6. Устройство по п.1 или 2, включающее компьютерное средство управления для регулирования работы по меньшей мере нагревательного средства ...

УСТРОЙСТВО СНАБЖЕНИЯ НОСИТЕЛЕМ ЗАПИСИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

... 1. Устройство снабжения носителем записи информации, содержащее цилиндр, установленный с возможностью вращения и содержащий углубленную часть, сформированную на его круговой поверхности, средство подачи жидкости на круговую поверхность цилиндра, средство удаления избытка жидкости, прилипшей к части, иной, чем углубленная часть, печатный цилиндр, установленный с возможностью вращения и предназначенный для переноса жидкости в углубленной части на транспортируемый лист при взаимодействии с цилиндром, средство подачи носителя записи информации, на котором записана информация, в жидкость в углубленной части на стороне ниже по потоку от точки удаления жидкости средством удаления избытка жидкости в направлении вращения цилиндра, и на стороне выше по потоку от точки соприкосновения с печатным цилиндром в направлении вращения цилиндра. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что средство подачи носителя содержит транспортный канал, проходящий по направлению к цилиндру, средство возбуждения колебаний ...

ПЕЧАТНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, В КОТОРОМ ПРИМЕНЯЮТСЯ ТЕРМИЧЕСКОЕ ВПЕЧАТЫВАНИЕ РОЛИКОМ И ПЛАСТИНА С НАНЕСЕННЫМ РИСУНКОМ (ВАРИАНТЫ), УСТРОЙСТВО ПЛЕНОЧНОГО ЛАМИНИРОВАНИЯ ДЛЯ МИКРОЖИДКОСТНОГО ДАТЧИКА И СПОСОБ ПЕЧАТИ

... 1. Печатное устройство, в котором применяются термическое впечатывание роликом и пластина с нанесенным рисунком и которое содержитпервый подающий ролик, обеспечивающий непрерывную подачу пленки, на которой формируется рисунок,нагревательный ролик и первый вспомогательный ролик, обеспечивающие впечатывание первого рисунка в указанную пленку, подаваемую с первого подающего ролика, путем сдавливания указанной пленки с обеих ее сторон с образованием пластины, на которой формируется рисунок,шаблон для впечатывания, на котором выполнен исходный рисунок, впечатываемый в пленку, и который установлен на поверхности нагревательного ролика,первый приемный ролик, обеспечивающий прием пластины с нанесенным рисунком,вращаемый красочный цилиндр, обеспечивающий нанесение краски на первый рисунок, впечатанный в пластину с нанесенным рисунком,ракельный нож, обеспечивающий формирование второго рисунка путем нанесения краски в углубленную часть первого рисунка или удаления излишков краски с выпуклой части ...

НАГРЕВАТЕЛЬНЫЙ БАРАБАН ДЛЯ ТЕРМОПЕРЕНОСА И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Нагревательный барабан для термопереноса содержит: цилиндрическую наружную трубку; внутреннюю трубку, имеющую меньший диаметр, чем наружная трубка, и расположенную внутри наружной трубки; поворотный вал, прикрепленный к центру внутренней трубки посредством соединительных элементов, крышки, выполненные с возможностью образования приемного пространства для масла-теплоносителя путем герметизации пространства между внутренней трубкой и наружной трубкой, которая открыта снаружи; нагреватели, установленные для прохождения через крышки и выполненные с возможностью нагрева герметичного приемного пространства для масла-теплоносителя; держатели, расположенные между внутренней трубкой и наружной трубкой и выполненные с возможностью поддержки нагревателей; клапан, выполненный с возможностью управления выпуском внутреннего воздуха приемного пространства для масла-теплоносителя; и масло-теплоноситель, заполняющее приемное пространство для масла-теплоносителя. 2 н. и 4 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Übertragen von bildgebenden Transferschichten in Bogenoffset-Druckmaschinen

Verfahren zum Übertragen von bildgebenden Transferschichten in Bogenoffset-Druckmaschinen unter Verwendung einer Transferfolie (6) mit einer auf einen Bedruckstoff übertragbaren Transferschicht, wobei – die Transferfolie (6) mit gleich bleibender Fördergeschwindigkeit vF aus einem Folienreservoir in Form einer Abwickelrolle (51) gefördert, – mit dieser gleich bleibenden Fördergeschwindigkeit vF einer Sammelvorrichtung in Form einer Aufnahmerolle (52) zugeführt wird und – zum Erzeugen von Veredlungsauflagen die Transferschicht auf den Bedruckstoff übertragen wird, indem – der Bedruckstoff an den für die Veredlungsauflage vorgesehenen Bereichen mit einem Kleber beschichtet wird, – die Übertragung der Transferschicht in den für die Veredlungsauflage vorgesehenen Bereichen durch Kontakt der Transferfolie (6) mit dem Bedrucksstoff in einem zwischen einem mit einem Prägezylinderkanal (11) versehenen Prägezylinder (1) und einem mit einem Druckzylinderkanal (31a, 31b) versehenen Druckzylinder ( ...

Wärmeübertragungsvorrichtung für Bogenzusammenstellung

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM TROCKENEN BEDRUCKEN EINES WERKSTÜCKS ODER DRUCKGUTS UNTER VERWENDUNG EINER HEISSPRÄGEFOLIE.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung einer strukturierten Schicht

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Erzeugen einer strukturierten Schicht auf einem Bogenmaterial in einer Verarbeitungsmaschine. Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung derart zu verbessern, dass die Maschine flexibler nutzbar ist. Gelöst wird das dadurch, indem in einem durch das Folientransferwerk gebildeten Applikationswerk (B) eine Lackschicht auf einem Substrat an der Oberfläche verformende Einrichtung mit einem Pressspalt (10) angeordnet ist, in dem eine Strukturschicht auf das mit der Lackschicht beschichtete Substrat gepresst wird. Die Pressung findet nur am Gegendruckzylinder (2) und dem weiteren Zylinder (1, 30) statt. Im Anschluss an den Pressspalt (10) wird die Strukturschicht und das mit der Lackschicht beschichtete Substrat während einer trocknenden Bestrahlung synchron auf dem Gegendruckzylinder (2) transportierbar sind. Dann wird die Strukturfläche von dem Substrat in einem Auslaufspalt (11) getrennt und abgeführt.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Bedruckung und Verarbeitung einer Kunststoff-Folienbahn

Die vorliegende Erfindung offenbart ein Verfahren zur Bedruckung und Verarbeitung einer Kunststoff-Folienbahn, umfassend ein Bereitstellen einer Kunststoff-Trägerfolie; Bereitstellen einer Kunststoff-Deckfolie; Bedrucken der Deckfolie; Auftragen eines Haftvermittlers auf die Rückseite zumindest einer der Folien und Zusammenfügen der Trägerfolie und der Deckfolie an deren Rückseiten zu einer Verbundfolie. Ferner ist offenbart eine Vorrichtung zur Bedruckung einer Kunststoff-Folienbahn, umfassend eine erste Zufuhreinrichtung, angepasst zum Bereitstellen einer Kunststoff-Trägerfolie; eine zweite Zufuhreinrichtung, angepasst zum Bereitstellen einer Kunststoff-Deckfolie; eine Druckeinrichtung, in Vorschubrichtung hinter den Zufuhreinrichtungen angeordnet und angepasst zum Bedrucken der Deckfolie; eine Auftrags-Einrichtung, in Vorschubrichtung hinter der Druckeinrichtung angeordnet und angepasst zum Auftragen eines Haftvermittlers auf die Rückseite zumindest einer der Folien und eine Zusammenfüge-Einrichtung ...

Printing press with integral heater for printing on curved surface

A press with flexible heating element 115, for printing on curved surfaces such as mug presses, comprises a thermal sensor 140 which is separated from a heater element by at least one layer of insulation, for example within a siliconised layer 125. The thermal sensor is advantageously in electrical communication with the heating element to shut off the heating element when a predetermined temperature is reached. By spacing the thermal sensor from the actual heater, the sensor is insulated from the heater so that the temperature at the sensor will be less than the certain pre-determined temperature at the heater during heating. Accurate control of the heating of the mugs and substrate is achieved in a manner which eliminates the need for separately controlling and/or monitoring the time which the heat is applied.

DECORATION OF ARTICLES BY TRANSFERS

A method for the automatic transfer decoration of articles comprises providing one or more transfer sheets having image-bearing portions in closely spaced juxtaposition, removing selected image-bearing portions from the sheet or sheets and positioning them on a support in a layout conforming to the desired layout on the article of ware to be decorated and transferring the layout of image-bearing portions from the support to the surface of the article by mechanical means, preferably a flexible pad movable between a pick up position in contact with the support and a decorating position in contact with the surface of the article to be decorated.

Printing process

A method of producing a registrable visible image on two or substantially flat articles includes providing substantially flat articles of predetermined shape having at least two edges, providing a sublimation transfer carrier sheet having a predetermined mirror image on an area of said carrier sheet, providing edge templates adjacent the area, each of the edge templates being arranged to abut a corresponding edge of the predetermined shape, placing one of the articles and a sublimation transfer carrier sheet on a a support surface and arranging the area of the carrier sheet such that the mirror substantially covers the predetermined shape with each of the two edges abutting a respective one of the edge templates, allowing sublimation transfer of the image, removing the carrier sheet and the edge templates so as to leave a predetermined visible image within the shape, and repeating the steps with at least one more article which can be arranged in register with the first article.

Heat transfer printing

PROOFING APPARATUS

METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING DESIGN IMAGES TO WAX ARTICLES

... 1466550 Transfer printing candles HALLMARK CARDS Inc 1 July 1975 [10 July 1974] 27658/75 Heading C5W [Also in Divisions B6 B8 and F4] A candle body is finished in station 22 by rolling it in contact with a heated roller and a cooled roller (Fig. 2, not shown), then carried by intermittently moved conveyer to cooling station 24 where it is sprayed with water. The conveyer then takes it to drying station 26 where it is removed from the conveyer and an annular member with air-blast nozzles passed round it, and then replaced on the conveyer. The conveyer then passes it to printing station 28, where a transfer sheet is rolled into contact with the candle body by heated rollers (Fig. 7, not shown), and the candle then passed to station 30 where the backing paper of the transfer is removed from the candle, leaving a candle with a design thereon.

DRUCKVERFAHREN

The printing method involves transporting a printed image support (1) in a traverse direction (4), and the printed object (3) is brought physically in contact with the printed image support. A sequence of printed image (2) is arranged on the printed image support, and the printed image of the printed image support is assigned on an object to be printed. The printed image is pre-positioned in a method step in an initial position for transmission of one of the printed image to one of the object. An independent claim is included for a printing device for the execution of a printing method.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE ORNAMENT OF A SUBSTRATE, IN PARTICULAR EYEGLASS FRAME.

Device for the attachment of individual letters or indications on textile courses, in particular on wreath/ring loops

DEVICE FOR APPLYING ORNAMENTS ON SUBSTANTIALLY PLANE SURFACES OF OBJECTS, PARTICULARLY COMPACT DISKS

Process and device for dry printing of a workpiece or printed item using a thermographic film

MAINTAINING KEY BETWEEN SILICONE BELT AND VINYL RESIN BLANKETFOR DECORATIVE PURPOSES

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING PATTERNS TO OBJECTS

Air assisted transfer press and method

HOT STAMPING DEVICE

THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTING

Apparatus for thermal transfer printing of an image from a thermal retransfer sheet onto an article, includes heating means (40, 42, 44, 46) adapted to supply heated gas at a variable flow rate. Also disclosed is a method of printing an image, and the resulting printed article.

STRIP FEED MECHANISM FOR A PLATEN PRESS

TOOLS SUPPORTING AND HEATING DEVICE

Tools supporting and heating device (20) for tools like printing plates, used for diecutting and hot pressure transfer of portions of metallic films (4) on a substrate (12). This device comprises a base plate (40) applied against one of the sides of the honeycomb chase (24). This base plate is made of a sequence of at least one insulating surface (21, 23, 41) and of at least one conducting surface (22, 42, 44) enabling to feed at least one heating device (30) intended to be inserted inside each one of said apertures (25) in order to overheat a printing plate (17) fastened against the second side of said honeycomb chase (24).

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DECORATING OBJECTS

Apparatus (1; 201) for decorating objects (2; 203) comprises a heating device (5; 208) for heating an object (2; 203) wrapped in a transferring support (134) bearing a sublimable image, a conveying device (9; 215) for conveying said object (2; 203) into, and removing said object (2; 203) from, said heating device (5; 208), said conveying device (9; 215) being mainly movable in a substantially vertical direction; an apparatus (1; 201) for decorating objects (2; 203) comprises a heating device (5; 2 08) for heating objects (2; 203) wrapped in respective transferring supports (134) bearing a sublimable image, a conveying device (9; 215) for conveying said objects (2; 203) in said heating device (5; 208) through an inlet opening (6; 212) and extracting said objects (2; 203) from said heating device (5; 208) through an outlet opening (7; 213), said conveying device (9; 215) being provided with supporting means (217) such as to convey an object (2; 203) at a time to said heating device (5; 208 ...

AUTOMATED SIMULTANEOUS MULTIPLE ARTICLE SUBLIMATION PRINTING PROCESS AND APPARATUS

A process and apparatus for sublimating printed images (100, 300) onto two or more products substantially simultaneously are disclosed. Software components are configured to receive input of a desired number of products (50, 60) to sublimate, and then determine a spatial arrangement (54, 56, 62, 64, 66) of the printed images on transfer media (52) to sublimate the desired number of products substantially simultaneously, The apparatus is configured to print the images onto the media (52) according to the spatial arrangement, then position the media onto a substrate (36). The products are automatically placed on the media proximate to their corresponding printed images. The apparatus manipulates the media to substantially surround the products and places at least one image onto each side of each product to be sublimated. One or more heating platens (14) engage the media to sublimate the images. The heating platens are configured, using a control, to sublimate multiple products substantially ...

MICRO-CURVATURE ADJUSTABLE DEVICE FOR CURVE SCREEN PRINTING PRESSES AND IRONING PRESSES

This invention relates to a micro-curvature adjustable device for curve screen printing presses and ironing presses and in particular to one including an upper cover provided will a tool post in a fornt side and an adjusting mechanism on an upper surface, an oscillating plate mounted below the upper cover and having a front seat, a horizontal sliding block for passage of a shaft, and a pair of clamping amrs in the front side, an oscillating arm arranged on the upper cover and connected with a front linking block, a downward oscillating block and a rear linking block, a rear connecting arm mounted under the upper cover and having a rear horizontal groove and a plurality of rear vertical sliding blocks in an inner side, an axle seat arranged between the front connecting plate and the rear connecting plate and having a pivoted gear engaged with a front toothed rack and a rear toothed rack, a front connecting plate provided with a front horizontal groove and a plurality of vertical sliding ...

HOT ROTARY STAMPER APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR METAL LEAF STAMPING

A continuous sheet 27 of metal leaf advanced at a constant rate is moved at variable velocity through a rotary die stamper 6, 7 such that between stamps the metal leaf moves at a velocity which is slower than the velocity of a substrate web 28; but just prior to stamping the metal leaf is accelerated by contact between the metal leaf sheet and a raised die 5 rotating at the velocity of the substrate web so that when the stamp occurs the metal leaf sheet is travelling at a velocity substantially equal to the velocity of the substrate web. Varying the velocity of the metal leaf sheet has the effect of minimizing the distance the metal leaf sheet travels between stamps which conserves consumption of the metal leaf sheet. Separate means for accelerating the leaf sheet prior to stamping and decelerating the leaf sheet after stamping may also be provided.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Anbringen einer Beschriftung auf Stoff, wie z. B. einer Kranzschleife

Dispositif de transport de bandes métallisées dans une presse à platines

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR PRINTING ON BAHNFOERMIGEN ARTICLES, IN PARTICULAR SKI SURFACES.

Transfer-wrapping mechanism round metal body - supports body on mandrel round which wrapping blades travel

The mechanism wraps a support for a transfer round a hollow metal body with suitably-coated surface. The pattern on the support is transferred by heat and pressure onto the body. The body is supported on a mandrel (19) with a positioning holder (23), which is accommodated midway between supporting strips (22). A wrapping blade (34) moves halfway round the mandrel periphery between the holder and each strip. Opposite the holder is a holding finger (24) engaging with the mandrel. ADVANTAGE - Full printing of can etc. with sharp image.

Tubing mfr. having celanese stamping - by forming foil strip, moulding and connecting overlapping foil edges

Prodn. of a pipe tubing having a celanese by stamping is claimed, in which the tubing is formed from a foil strip, running from a roll of foil on a tubular appts., moulded and the overlapping edges of the foil are connected. Stamping occurs before the foil strip is moulded. The foil strip (12) is pref. stopped for stamping. Stamping is pref. carried out in the stamping appts. (14) using a stamping head (16). Stopping of the foil strip is controlled by a stamp (47) onto the strip (12) using a sensor (26). USE - Used as packing tubing.

Decorating unit esp. for applying transfers to cycle frame tubes

The decorating unit consists of two semi-cylindrical shells (1,2), connected by I-section elastic elements (3) which act as hinges and pressed together by springs (7) e.g., of spring steel or synthetic or composition material. The two shells enclose a split tubular element (12) of a synthetic material with a wire resistance embedded in it. The heating element is joined to the edge of the two shells so that it opens when they are opened by handles (11) for fitting over a bicycle frame tube or similar surface.

Conveyer system with tiltable load carriers.

Printing process.

Druckverfahren, bei dem auf einem Druckbildträger (1) eine Abfolge von Druckbildern angeordnet ist und die Druckbilder vom Druckbildträger (1) auf die zu bedruckenden Objekte (3) übertragen werden, indem der Druckbildträger (1) in einer Vorschubrichtung (4) transportiert wird und die zu bedruckenden Objekte (3) mit dem Druckbildträger (1) physisch in Kontakt gebracht werden, wobei zur Übertragung jeweils zumindest eines der Druckbilder auf jeweils eines der zu bedruckenden Objekte (3) das Druckbild in einem ersten Verfahrensschritt in einer Startposition vorpositioniert wird und anschliessend in einem zweiten Verfahrensschritt das zu bedruckende Objekt (3) und der Druckbildträger (1) aneinandergedrückt werden und in einem dritten Verfahrensschritt das Druckbild auf das zu bedruckende Objekt (3) übertragen wird und anschliessend in einem vierten Verfahrensschritt das zu bedruckende Objekt (3) und der Druckbildträger (1) voneinander abgehoben werden, wobei der Druckbildträger (1) während ...

System and method to apply topping materials to print products

Disclosed are systems and methods, including a method that includes depositing a curable adhesive onto a first surface of a substrate in a pre-determined pattern, placing topping material onto the substrate with the deposited adhesive, and applying UV energy to the substrate including the deposited adhesive and the placed topping material to cause curing of the deposited adhesive.

Positioning device for heat-actuated transfer printing process

Dispositif pour plaquer les décalcomanies à transférer par sublimation, sur les pièces à marquer et qui fonctionne comme une ventouse. Ce dispositif est constitué autour de deux éléments de base: une membrane (2) fixée sur un cadre (1). Et il s'applique sur la surface de l'objet à marquer. Il est en rapport avec l'importance de ce marquage, donc sans lien avec l'importance de l'objet. La dépression sous la membrane est crée à l'aide d'un tube (4) et la présence de joints d'étanchéité (3) autour du cadre (1). Le dispositif n'est pas chauffant et doit être mis à température de sublimation dans une étuve. Il peut être adapté à l'impression d'objets quelque soit la force de leur surface et l'importance du marquage, y compris pour l'impression sur des plans verticaux.

PROCESS OF DECORATION Of a TUBE AND DEVICE FOR SA IMPLEMENTED

MACHINE Of IMPRESSION Of OBJECT PER HEAT TRANSFER

PROCEDE ET MACHINES A IMPRIMER A CHAUD

PROCEDE D'IMPRESSION A L'AIDE DE MACHINE A CLICHES 3 A 6 CARACTERISE PAR LE FAIT QU'ON CHAUFFE A UNE TEMPERATURE PREDETERMINEE L'ENSEMBLE DE LA COLLECTION DES CLICHES 3 A 5, POTENTIELLEMENT UTILISABLES POUR LE TRAVAIL A ENTREPRENDRE, ET QU'ON MAINTIENT LA COLLECTION A UTILISER A CETTE TEMPERATURE PENDANT TOUTE LA DUREE DU TRAVAIL ENTREPRIS, CHAQUE MOTIF AINSI CHAUFFE EN ATTENTE SE TROUVANT PRET POUR ETRE PRESSE IMMEDIATEMENT INDIVIDUELLEMENT CONTRE UN FILM 9 OU RUBAN APPROPRIE POUR L'IMPRESSION A CHAUD. APPLICATION NOTAMMENT AUX MACHINES A ADRESSER.

PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF D'IMPRESSION D'ALUMINIUM OXYDE PAR VOIE ANODIQUE

LA PRESENTE INVENTION EST RELATIVE A L'IMPRESSION D'ALUMINIUM OXYDE PAR VOIE ANODIQUE. ON REFROIDIT AVANT SON ETANCHEIFICATION ULTERIEURE LA COUCHE D'OXYDE D'ALUMINIUM D'UNE BANDE D'ALUMINIUM, GARNIE DU DESSIN QUE LUI A TRANFERE PAR SUBLIMATION UNE MATRICE POURVUE D'UN DESSIN EN MATIERE SUBLIMABLE. L'INVENTION EST APPLICABLE EN PARTICULIER DANS LE DOMAINE DE L'IMPRESSION.

Transfer printing of anodised aluminium - with rapid cooling of printed anodised layer to prevent loss of sublimable printing material

Process and machines for hot printing

Hot transfer printing process, useful for automobile registration, wheel or property marking, etc.

La présente concerne un procédé d'impression de matériaux plans et rigides par transfert thermique. Le procédé d'impression par transfert thermique, selon l'invention, se caractérise en ce que le support à imprimer (1) est plan et d'une rigidité telle qu'il est impossible de l'enrouler sur un cylindre d'un diamètre de 70 mm par déformation élastique. Le procédé selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à imprimer des plaques destinées à la signalétique ou à l'identification en général et, plus particulièrement à l'immatriculation automobile, au marquage des rues, ou numérotation d'immeubles etc...

Cassette device for transferring dry transfers onto a surface - has film driven from one roll to another and has coding above each symbol on tape for automatic operation

DEVICE OF HOT MARKING BY TAMPOGRAPHIE Of ARTICLES OUT OF ROUGH GLASS OR COMPLETES OR PLASTIC.

L'invention concerne un dispositif de marquage à chaud par tampographie d'articles (1) en verre brut ou parachevé ou en matière plastique, lesdits articles (1) comportant au moins un motif sérigraphié, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un tampon déformable (11) à base de silicone de dureté comprise entre 50 et 70 shores, chauffé à une température déterminée pour appliquer un film en papier (2) sur le motif sérigraphié de chaque article (1).

PRINTING APPARATUS WITH DOUBLE-LAYER DOCTOR BLADE AND METHOD FOR FORMING INK PATTERN USING SAME

The present invention relates to a printing apparatus with a double-layer doctor blade and a method for forming an ink pattern using the same. The printing apparatus comprises: a front surface blade including a metal and filling an inner portion of a groove formed on a plate making surface with ink; a rear surface blade including a rubber material, located at a rear end of the front surface blade, and removing ink remaining on the plate-making surface by continuously moving after movement of the front surface blade; and a fixing unit to which the front surface blade and the rear surface blade are fixed, thereby remarkably reducing remaining ink transferred to an area other than the ink pattern. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

STAGE DEVICE FOR THERMAL TRANSFER DEVICE HAVING TEMPERATURE MAINTAINING FUNCTION

The present invention provides a stage device for a thermal transfer device having a temperature maintaining function, which can evenly maintain a work temperature of a stage by cooling the stage heated due to a repeated work and forming efficient work environment for thermal transfer by supporting glass located to face a thermal transfer sheet in a thermal transfer process and supporting thermal compression of a heating roller in which the outer surface is in a heating state. The stage device for a thermal transfer device having the temperature maintaining function includes: a stage main body located at intervals on the lower part of the heating roller and including a fixing jig supported and fixed by having the glass mounted on the upper part; a cooling unit comprising a cooling circulation pipe embedded in the fixing jig of the stage main body and forming a circulation path capable of fluid supply, and a fluid supply source connected to one end of the cooling circulation pipe and installed ...

Aparelho de impressão térmica em múltiplas cores

Composition of conductive ink for offset or reverse-offset printing

MARKING DEVICE

Provided is a marking device capable of imparting a mark at an arbitrary position on a fastener tape of a continuous fastener chain. The marking device is provided with a marking unit (21) which imparts a mark (M) to at least one side of front and rear sides of a fastener tape (T) of a continuous fastener chain (C1). While feed length of the continuous fastener chain (C1) is measured by way of a continuous fastener chain length measurement device (11), the continuous fastener chain (C1) is transported by way of a feed roll device (14). When an arbitrary position of the continuous fastener chain (C1) arrives at the position of the marking unit (21), transport of the continuous fastener chain (C1) is suspended, and the mark (M) is imparted to the fastener tape (T) of the continuous fastener chain (C1) by way of the marking unit (21).

TRANSFER PRINTING METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC IMAGE AND TRANSFER SHEET

Provided is a transfer sheet whereby a T-shirt or the like can be printed in few steps by means of an electronic image forming device that uses powdered toner, liquid ink, or the like containing a plastic resin. By means of mirror-image printing a picture pattern, which is an electronic image, onto sheet A, aligning sheet A and sheet B, and heat-pressing, there is spread coating over the portion of the picture pattern printed to sheet A. Sheet A has a structure layering a mold release layer, a resin layer, and a porous resin layer in a substrate, and sheet B layers a mold release layer, a resin layer, an adhesive layer, and a colored porous resin layer in a substrate.

COATED PISTON AND METHOD AND APPARATUS OF COATING THE SAME

A dry film lubricant coat is applied by the transfer pad process to a piston (10) to lessen the stresses associated with reciprocating engine parts and method for applying such a coat to the skirt of a piston. Wetted dry film lubricants are diluted with volatile solvents to create a wetted dry film lubricant of liquid consistency in order to make the dry film lubricants adaptable to the transfer pad coating process. Application of the wetted dry film lubricant to the piston (10) by the transfer pad coating process provides for the precise and discriminant application of dry film lubricants to piston skirts (12a and 12b) thereby providing a less costly coated piston by avoiding the time-consuming task of masking the pistons prior to application of a wetted dry film lubricant by the currently used spray method and eliminating the waste and pollution problems associated with the spray method.

PROCESS FOR TRANSFER PRINTING ON FLAT ARTICLES

Procédé permettant de produire une image visible sur un article sensiblement plat, ledit procédé consistant à: (a) utiliser un article sensiblement plat comprenant au moins une face principale de couleur sensiblement uniformément pâle et ayant une forme prédéterminée, la forme présentant au moins deux bords qui définissent chacun un niveau respectif lorsque l'article est posé sur une surface porteuse; (b) utiliser une feuille de support pour transfert par sublimation comprenant une image symétrique prédéterminée située sur une zone de la feuille de support, l'image symétrique étant prévue pour recouvrir la forme prédéterminée; (c) placer des modèles de bord juste à côté de la zone présentée ci-avant, chaque modèle de bord étant disposé pour venir toucher un bord correspondant de la forme prédéterminée; (d) placer l'article sur la surface porteuse et à disposer la zone de la feuille support qui est en contact avec la face principale de telle sorte que l'image symétrique recouvre la forme ...

Apparatuses and methods for decorating objects

Apparatus for decorating objects including a heating device for heating an object wrapped in a transferring support bearing a sublimable image and a conveying device for conveying the object into, and removing the object from, the heating device, the conveying device being mainly movable in a substantially vertical direction. The conveying device is provided with a supporting element such as to convey one object at a time to the heating device via inlet and outlet openings on the same side of the heating device.

Substrate UV light resistant printing process

An ultraviolet (UV) radiation resistance enhanced printing process uses a thermally migratable ultraviolet radiation absorber applied to a substrate to form a surface protection layer for sublimation images within the substrate. The process involves powder coating polymeric materials having an affinity to both sublimation colorants and hydrophobic thermally migratable ultraviolet radiation absorbers. A hydrophobic thermally migratable ultraviolet radiation absorber may be applied to a transfer media prior to image transfer. The application of the radiation absorber to the transfer media may be delivered digitally, either by inks comprising both sublimation colorants and the radiation absorber, or by inks comprising the radiation absorber.

Hot-stamping device

This invention relates to a hot-stamping device comprising a stamping arm with one end being a free end, a stamping section adapted to apply pressure to a hot-stamping foil positioned at the free end to a value-added medium such as ticket wherein the hot-stamping foil is transferred to the value-added medium. A first cam, in contact with said stamping arm, is used for moving a stamping section to close proximity of the value-added medium. A first drive section driving said first cam and a second cam for bringing pressure-exerting load to bear on the stamping section is used to move to close proximity a value-added medium. A second drive section is used for driving a second cam.

TRANSFER PRINTING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Provided is a transfer printing substrate and a method for producing the same, in order to improve yield of picking up of the micro-components and further improve quality of image display. The transfer printing substrate includes a carrying substrate, a plurality of supporting structures, and a plurality of micro-components corresponding to the plurality of support structures in one-to-one correspondence, wherein each of the plurality of supporting structures includes a fixing part and a suspended supporting part, wherein an end of the fixing part is fixed on the carrying substrate, an end of the suspended supporting part is connected to the fixing part, the other end of the suspended supporting part supports a corresponding one of the plurality of micro-components, and a first moving space is provided between the suspended supporting part and the carrying substrate. The transfer printing substrate is used for transferring the micro-components. 1. A transfer printing substrate , comprising a carrying substrate , a plurality of supporting structures , and a plurality of micro-components corresponding to the plurality of support structures in one-to-one correspondence; whereineach of the plurality of supporting structures comprises a fixing part and a suspended supporting part, wherein an end of the fixing part is fixed on the carrying substrate, an end of the suspended supporting part is connected to the fixing part, and another end of the suspended supporting part supports the corresponding one of the plurality of micro-components, andwherein a first moving space is provided between the suspended supporting part and the carrying substrate.2. The transfer printing substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing part of each of the plurality of supporting structures is located between the corresponding micro-component and another micro-component adjacent to the corresponding micro-component claim 1 , and a vertical distance between the carrying substrate and a ...

ТЕРМОПЕЧАТЬ

Изобретение относится к термопечати и касается устройства и способа для термопечати изображения с промежуточного листа для термопереноса на изделие. Устройство включает в себя нагревательное средство, выполненное с возможностью подачи потока нагретого газа для осуществления переноса красителя. Также устройство содержит узел качающихся лопаток для направления нагретого газа в направлении, поперечном направлению потока, для распределения нагретого газа по изделию во время переноса краски. Предложенное изобретение обеспечивает равномерный разогрев изделия и листа за счет качающегося распределения воздуха, что в целом повышает качество термопечати. 2 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил., 4 табл., 2 пр.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ДЕКОРИРОВАНИЯ ДЕТАЛИ

... 1. Устройство для декорирования детали, характеризующееся тем, что содержит полость (1), заполненную материалом (2), имеющим температуру плавления, соответствующую температуре, подходящей для переноса декорирующих материалов, и эластичную фильеру, образованную упруго деформируемым коническим корпусом (4), имеющим входное поперечное сечение (6), большее, чем поперечное сечение декорируемой детали, и выходное поперечное сечение, меньшее, чем поперечное сечение декорируемой детали, при этом указанная фильера окружена плавким материалом и соединена с двумя противоположными поверхностями указанной полости для образования герметичного сквозного канала.2. Устройство для декорирования детали по п.1, отличающееся тем, что указанная коническая фильера состоит из политетрафторэтилена.3. Устройство для декорирования детали по п.1 или 2, отличающееся тем, что указанный плавкий материал является материалом из сплавов цветного металла.4. Устройство для декорирования детали по п.1 или 2, отличающееся тем ...

ПЕЧАТАНИЕ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ТЕРМОПЕРЕНОСА

... 1. Опора для изделия, на котором изображение должно быть напечатано посредством печатания с использованием термопереноса с промежуточного листа для обратного переноса, содержащая корпус, образованный из эластомерного материала и предусмотренный с конструктивным элементом, который, по существу, предотвращает деформацию частей корпуса, отличных от поверхности контактного взаимодействия, при этом опора имеет поверхность контактного взаимодействия, которой, по существу, придана форма для контактного взаимодействия с изделием, и при этом, по меньшей мере, участок поверхности контактного взаимодействия образован из эластомерного материала. ! 2. Опора по п.1, в которой эластомерному материалу придана такая форма, что, по меньшей мере, при температуре, при которой происходит печатание с использованием термопереноса, при вводе изделия в контактное взаимодействие с поверхностью контактного взаимодействия эластомерный материал соответствует по форме краю изделия. ! 3. Опора по п.2, в которой эластомерному ...

ПЕЧАТАЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ТИСНЕНИЯ

... 1. Печатающее устройство (300) для печати элементов (10, 20) в листовой форме, содержащее тигельный позолотный пресс (310) для нанесения на каждый лист (10, 20), посредством тиснения, цветной или металлизированной пленки по меньшей мере из одной фольги (410) для тиснения, транспортировочное средство (600) с использованием последовательности штанг (610) с захватами для перемещения каждого листа (10, 20) по отдельности через тигельный позолотный пресс (310) и нагнетательный элемент (320) для отделения каждой фольги (410) для тиснения от каждого листа (10, 20), выходящего из тигельного позолотного пресса (310), отличающееся тем, что нагнетательный элемент (320) устанавливается с возможностью перемещения между рабочей позицией, в которой он может работать от области переноса, в которой проходят штанги (610) с захватами, до выхода тигельного позолотного пресса (310), и извлеченной позицией, в которой он поддерживается на некотором расстоянии от упомянутой области переноса.2. Печатающее устройство ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ НАКЛЕЕК НА НОГТИ

... 1. Устройство для нанесения наклеек на ногти пальцев рук или ног, причем устройство содержит подложку и множество наклеек, временно прикрепленных к нижней поверхности упомянутой подложки, причем упомянутая подложка содержит:участок центрального основания;множество хвостовых участков, отходящих наружу от участка центрального основания; иучасток язычка для нанесения наклеек, отходящий наружу от каждого из упомянутых хвостовых участков, причем указанный участок язычка для нанесения наклеек имеет размер и форму, соответствующие размеру и форме человеческого ногтя на пальцах рук или ног, и содержит, по меньшей мере, одну наклейку, прикрепленную к нему временным способом.2. Устройство по п. 1, в котором упомянутая подложка содержит множество участков язычков для нанесения наклеек, имеющих разный размер, соответствующий разным размерам человеческих ногтей на пальцах рук или ног.3. Устройство по п. 1, в котором упомянутая подложка содержит водопроницаемый материал, а упомянутые наклейки временно ...

Betrieb eines Kaltfolienaggregates mit Kleberauftrag

In einem Aggregat für den Kaltfolientransfer an einer Druckmaschine ist die Verbesserung des Transferprozesses vorgesehen. Hierbei wird zur Steuerung des Folientransfers eine Qualitätskontrollvorrichtung in Verbindung mit einer Steuer- und Regelungseinrichtung angebracht, mittels derer die Dosierung des Klebers in dem Auftragwerk 1 abstimmbar ist.

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON HOLOGRAMMEN UND/ODER OPTISCHEN EFFEKTEN AUF EINEM LAMINAREN MATERIAL

Verfahren zum Erhalt von Hologrammen und/oder optischen Effekten auf einem Walzgut, wobei das genannte Verfahren die Schritte umfasst, eine Matrize (3), die mit einem ursprünglichem Mikroreliefmuster eines Hologramms, oder das einer Ausbildung entspricht, die einen optischen Effekt erzeugen kann, versehenen ist, auf einer auf einem Walzsubstrat (2) aufgetragenen Lack- oder Klarlackschicht (1) zu überlagern und zu pressen und die Lackschicht (1) auf dem genannten Walzsubstrat (2) auszuhärten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es die folgenden Schritte umfasst: – Bereitstellen der genannten Matrize (3) in Form eines Walzgutes, auf dem das zuvor genannte Muster ausgebildet ist; – dynamisches Überlagern der genannten, auf dem Walzsubstrat (2) aufgetragenen Lackschicht (1) mit der genannten Matrize (3) auf einer Stützwalze (21), und – dynamisches Pressen der auf dem Walzsubstrat (2) aufgetragenen Lackschicht (1) gegen die Matrize (3) auf der genannten Stützwalze (21) mittels einer Andruckwalze (22 ...

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Bedrucken einer Folie mittels einer geprägten Musterfolie

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Druckverfahren und eine Druckvorrichtung zum Bedrucken eines Druckflachmaterials mittels eines Vorlagenflachmaterials, aufweisend: eine erste Zuführeinrichtung, welche kontinuierlich das Vorlagenflachmaterial zuführt; eine Thermowalze und eine erste Andrückwalze, welche in das Vorlagenflachmaterial, das von der ersten Zuführeinrichtung zugeführt wird, durch beidseitige Druckbeaufschlagung des ein erstes Muster prägen; eine Prägemaske, welche das auf das Vorlagenflachmaterial zu prägende Originalmuster aufweist und welche auf die Oberfläche der Thermowalze montiert ist; eine drehbare Farbauftragwalze, welche das erste Muster, das auf das mit Muster versehene Vorlagenflachmaterial geprägt wird, einfärbt; ein Rakelmesser, welches ein zweites Muster dadurch bildet, dass es den konkaven Bereich des ersten Musters mit Druckfarbe einfärbt und/oder restliche Druckfarbe im konvexen Bereich in dem mit dem Muster versehenen Vorlagenflachmaterial entfernt; eine Einfärbwalze ...

Quantum dot ink formulation for heat transfer printing applications

A method of printing comprises: using an ink composition including at least one population of quantum dots; depositing the ink composition in a first substrate to form an image and transferring the image to a second substrate; the transfer may include the application of heat and pressure to the substrates; the first substrate may be a thermal transfer sheet; the ink may be deposited by ink jetting; doctor blading or screen printing. Also described are quantum dot ink formulations for heat transfer printing including a solvent and a binder or wax. The methods and materials can be used for anti-counterfeiting applications.

Processes for applying transfer material to a substrate surface

A process is described comprising the steps of applying a pattern of toner 30a, 30b to the surface of a substrate 32, and adhering a layer of substantially transparent transfer material 20 to the toner to define a matching pattern of transfer material. A visual image (10 figure 6) comprising a second layer of toner may be applied to the upper surface of the transfer material. Also disclosed is a substantially transparent transfer material that is adhered to toner applied to the surface of a substrate. The process can be used to create raised or textured effects over a colour image.

METHOD AND MEANS FOR DECORATING A SUBSTRATE

A method and means for decorating a substrate such as glass, tiles or mirrors to simulate stained glass comprises taking a flexible, transparent or translucent film, for example a polyester film, which may have a self-adhesive coating on one side, sublimation printing a design (12), a motif or a colouration on the film so as at least partially to penetrate the film, and securing the film adhesively to the substrate. The sublimation printing may be done by a process involving the application of heat and pressure to cause the deep penetration of the printing into the film, in a transfer printing process. A dividing strip (13) of lead of imitation lead may be adhered to the substrate and to the film. If the film is given an overall colouration, it is cut into shaped pieces for application to the substrate. ...

Process for coating and sublistatically printing articles

Machine for applying characters, logotypes, signs or distinctive marks on signs, licence plates or similar elements by heat transfer

MULTIPLE HEAD MARKING DEVICE

Identification method

A method and system for identifying a component 18, 20 of a system 10 is suitable for use in authenticating genuine components and identifying counterfeits. The method includes providing the component 18, 20 with an RFID tag 32, and providing the system 10 with a reader 30 to read a signal transmitted by the RFID tag 32, varying an angular position of the component 18, 20 relative to the reader 30 and taking readings of the strength of the signal at a plurality of angular positions of the component 18, 30. The signal strength values at the plurality of angular positions of the component 18, 20 are stored and the actual pattern of signal strength values versus angular position of the component 18, 20 relative to the reader 30 is compared with an expected pattern of signal strength values versus angular position of the component 18, 20 relative to the reader 30 to identify whether the component 18, 20 is an expected component 18, 20. The angular position at which the signal strength is maximum ...

ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION ROLLER APPARATUS

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

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE DIRECT TRANSMISSION OF PICTURES

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR TRANSFERRING COLOR AND/OR LACQUER TO A SUBSTRATE

THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTING

DEVICE FOR THE ADMISSION OF GRAPHIC ELEMENTS ON METALLODER ACRYLIC SURFACES

PROCEDURE FOR THERMAL PRINTING OF A COLORING MATERIAL PICTURE ON A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT BY USE OF FLEXIBLE HEATING ELEMENTS

TRANSFER PRINTING PROCEDURE AND DEVICE.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE FAERBEN OR PRINTING ON BAHNFOERMIGEN ARTICLES, IN PARTICULAR SKI SURFACES, AS WELL AS SUCH ARTICLES.

HOT-COINING MACHINE

TRANSFER PRINTING METHOD AND APPARATUS

HOT ROTARY STAMPER APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR METAL LEAF STAMPING

APPARATUSES AND METHOD FOR DECORATING OBJECTS

An apparatus comprises support means (7; 8) for objects (2) to be decorated, valve means (13; 17; 29; 33) fixed to said support means (7; 8) and provided with shutter means (39a; 39b; 39c) actuatable for opening and/or closing a circuit (26; 27; 28) traversable by a fluid from and/or to enclosure means arranged around said objects (2), said shutter means (39a; 39b; 39c) being such as to be able to be actuated only when said support means (7; 8) is located in a preset configuration (P; S; T). The apparatus furthermore comprises frame means (7), arranged to support objects (2) to be decorated and associated with carriage means (8), said frame means (7) and said carriage means (8) being configured as distinct units provided with cooperating means (43a; 43c; 47; 52) such as to make possible reciprocal coupling and/or uncoupling of said units. A method comprises sucking air from enclosure means wrapping objects (2) to be decorated in a preparation station (3), taking groups of said objects ( ...

METHOD OF MAINTAINING KEY BETWEEN SILICONE BELT AND VINYL RESIN BLANKET

A method of causing a vinyl resin blanket to adhere to a silicone belt during removal of a printing transfer sheet by applying a corona discharge to the belt.

PROCESS FOR COLORING (PRINTING) OF WEB-LIKE OBJECTS, ESPECIALLY SKI COVERINGS, AS WELL AS SIMILAR OBJECTS

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MARKING ARTICLES

The present invention relates to a machine for marking articles (100), comprising a marking head (10) suitable for applying a marking force (F10) on an article (100) along a marking axis (X10). The marking head (10) comprises a carriage (20) movable in translation along the marking axis (X10) and along a transverse axis (Z10) which is perpendicular to the marking axis (X10). The marking head (10) also comprises a first roller (30) and a second roller (40) carried by the carriage (20), rotatable respectively around a first axis (Y30) and a second axis (Y40) each located in a plane perpendicular to the marking axis (X10). The rollers (30, 40) are capable of alternately marking the same article (100) or two successive articles (100), depending on movements of the carriage (20). The invention also relates to a method for marking articles (100).

SEMI-AUTOMATED SUBLIMATION PRINTING APPARATUS

A dye sublimation apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to either print one or more images onto transfer media, or to print images directly onto products. A selected product to receive the image(s) is positioned on a platen configured to receive one or more types of such products into channels matching those products' dimensions. Proper positioning of the transfer media (or the product, when directly printed) is facilitated by aligning fiducial markers printed on the transfer media and/or product with one or more lights disposed on the platen. The apparatus comprises one or more heating platens configured to sublimate one or more sides of the product in a single thermal cycle with a predetermined temperature, pressure, and duration based on properties of the product. The product platen is translated inside and out of the apparatus by a reversible motor.

Method and apparatus for printing on soft gelatin capsules during forming

The invention relates to a method and apparatus for printing on the surface of soft gelatin capsules during filling. In particular, the invention relates to an apparatus and method for printing a pre-determined figure or symbol on the surface of a soft gelatin capsule while a product is being encapsulated, including means for transporting the gelatin ribbon, inking means and means for shaping the soft capsule, including an injection, moulding and die-cutting station and additional printing means.

Pattern forming apparatus and pattern forming method

The supply of a negative pressure to an opening P(+ 1 ) adjacent to an opening P( 0 ) is stopped by switching a suction valve connected to the opening P(+ 1 ) from an open state to a closed state while keeping a positive pressure valve connected thereto closed. Then, near the opening P(+ 1 ), a force for holding a blanket becomes gradually weaker against a pressure force in a pressurized space. Associated with that, an air component in the pressurized space flows into a space between a portion of the blanket vertically above the opening P(+ 1 ) and an upper surface, whereby the blanket portion is lifted from the upper surface and brought into contact with the lower surface of a printing plate. In this way, a contact area is slowly and stably widened while a sudden change of a pressure in the pressurized space SP 5 is suppressed.

Foil Stamping Apparatus

An apparatus for coating a part that has an asymmetrical edge. The apparatus includes a film dispenser, a film retriever, a mandrel; and a part holder. Preferably one or both of the mandrel and the part holder move in an angular relationship to one another, and the film dispenser and the film retriever move co-operatively in at least two dimensions with respect to the part holder. There is further provided a film having a first edge and a second edge, and the film can be a decorative coating, a protective coating or combinations of these. The film dispenser holds the first edge of the film, the film is positioned between the mandrel and the part holder and the film retriever holds the film second edge.

PRINTING DEVICE USING STAMPING

A printing device for printing elements in sheet fond: a platen press for depositing onto each sheet by stamping, colored or metalized film from at least one stamping foil; a conveyor using a succession of gripper bars for moving each sheet individually through the platen press a blower member separates each stamping foil from each sheet as it leaves the platen press, the blower member being movable between a work position, in which it is able to operate from the transfer region in which the gripper bars run to the exit of the platen press and a withdrawn position, in which it keeps away from said transfer region. 1. A printing device for printing elements in sheet form , the device comprising:a platen press configured for depositing onto each sheet by stamping, colored or metalized film from at least one stamping foil, the platen press having an exit;a conveyor apparatus comprising a succession of gripper bars and located for moving each sheet individually through the platen press; anda blower member configured and located for separating each stamping foil from the sheet then leaving the platen press via the exit therefrom, the blower member is mounted in the printing device in a manner to have an ability to move between a work position, in which the blower member operates from a transfer region in which the gripper bars run to the exit of the platen press, and a withdrawn position, in which the blower member is away from the transfer region.2. A printing device according to claim 1 , wherein the blower member is mounted with translational mobility between the work position and the withdrawn position in a planar trajectory that is substantially orthogonal to a plane of transfer in which the sheets run inside the platen press.3. A printing device according to claim 1 , wherein between the work position and the withdrawn position claim 1 , the blower member is mounted with translational mobility in a direction which in general is substantially oblique to the plane of ...

PRINTING DEVICE

Provided are a transfer roller that transfers an image formed on a transfer film to a card, peeling member that peels off the transfer film from the card after transferring the image, and transfer roller up-and-down means and peeling member up-and-down means for respectively moving the transfer roller and the peeling member up and down. By this means, the transfer roller and the peeling member are moved up and down respectively at predetermined timing before transfer and after transfer, and it is thereby possible to always perform stable image formation without causing the transfer film to become damaged and/or deformed. 1. A printing device for forming an image on a card-shaped recording medium , comprising:a medium transport path in which the recording medium is transported;an image formation section, provided on the medium transport path, having a platen;medium transport means for transporting the recording medium to the image formation section;a film unit that transports a transfer film to the image formation section;a transfer roller that transfers an image formed on the transfer film to the recording medium;transfer roller up-and-down means for moving the transfer roller up and down between an actuation position in press-contact with the recording medium in the image formation section and a retracted position separated therefrom;a peeling member disposed on the downstream side in a medium transport direction of the transfer roller to peel off the transfer film of which the image is transferred in the image formation section from the recording medium;peeling member up-and-down means for moving the peeling member up and down between an actuation position for peeling off the transfer film of which the image is transferred to the recording medium and a retracted position separated from the recording medium; andcontrol means for controlling the transfer member up-and-down means and the peeling member up-and-down means,wherein the control means shifts the transfer ...

FOIL GUIDING DEVICE FOR STAMPING MACHINE

A guiding device for guiding at least one stamping foil at the inlet to a platen press The guiding device includes a diverting member which is mounted with the ability to move between a work position in which the diverting member is able to direct each stamping foil into the platen press in a given feed plane, and a maintenance position in which the diverting member is placed in a space directly accessible to a user. 1. A guiding device for guiding movement of at least one stamping foil at an inlet to a platen press in which each foil is applied to a blank , the press having a platen at which the press applies the foil to a blank , wherein the guiding device comprises:a diverting member which is mounted at a location prior to a diverting of the foil such that the diverting member is movable between a work position where the diverting member is inaccessible directly to the user of the platen press and in which the diverting member is located and configured to direct each stamping foil into the platen press in a selected feed or operational plane, and a maintenance position in which the diverting member is placed in a space such that the diverting member is directly accessible to a user of the press.2. The guiding device according to claim 1 , wherein the diverting member is positioned spaced a distance away from the operational plane when the diverting member is in the maintenance position.3. The guiding device according to claim 1 , comprising a first guide device located and configured to guide movement of the diverting member between the work position and the maintenance position.4. The guiding device according to claim 1 , further comprising a first drive device located and configured to drive the movement of the diverting member between the work position and the maintenance position.5. The guiding device according to claim 1 , wherein the diverting member is mounted with translational mobility in a direction substantially orthogonal to the operational plane.6. ...

OFFSET PRINTING BLANKET CLEANING LIQUID, METHOD OF CLEANING OFFSET PRINTING BLANKET, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DISPLAY UNIT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRINTED MATERIAL, AND INK COMPOSITION AND PRINTING METHOD USING THE SAME

An offset printing blanket cleaning liquid includes: a solvent having a dipole moment of about 1.7 or more but less than about 4.1 and having a π covalent bond in a molecular skeleton thereof. Moreover, an ink composition includes: an organic material; and a solvent having a dipole moment of about 1.3 to about 3.0 both inclusive and having a π covalent bond in a molecular skeleton thereof. 1. An offset printing blanket cleaning liquid comprising: a solvent having a dipole moment of about 1.7 or more but less than about 4.1 and having a π covalent bond in a molecular skeleton thereof.2. The offset printing blanket cleaning liquid according to claim 1 , wherein the solvent includes one or more kinds selected from a group consisting of 1 claim 1 ,2-dimethoxybenzene claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,3-dimethoxybenzene claim 1 , acetophenone claim 1 , cyclohexanone claim 1 , 2-pentanone claim 1 , 3-pentanone claim 1 , 4-pentanone claim 1 , N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone claim 1 , and 1 claim 1 ,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone.3. The offset printing blanket cleaning liquid according to claim 1 , wherein the content of the solvent is within a range of about 50% to about 100% both inclusive.4. A method of cleaning an offset printing blanket comprising: immersing a blanket in a cleaning liquid including a solvent claim 1 , the solvent having a dipole moment of about 1.7 or more but less than about 4.1 and having a π covalent bond in a molecular skeleton thereof.5. The method of cleaning an offset printing blanket according to claim 4 , wherein the blanket is immersed in the cleaning liquid while supplying the cleaning liquid.6. The method of cleaning an offset printing blanket according to claim 4 , wherein the blanket is formed of silicone rubber.7. A method of manufacturing a display unit comprising: forming a display device on a substrate claim 4 ,wherein the forming of the display device includes:immersing a blanket in a cleaning liquid including a solvent, the solvent having a dipole moment of ...

METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING LIQUID PRESSURE PROVIDED WITH DESIGN SURFACE CLEANING MECHANISM AND LIQUID PRESSURE TRANSFER DEVICE THEREFOR

The present invention relates to a liquid pressure transferring technique for forming an appropriate transfer pattern on the surface of an object by pressing the object from the upper side of a transfer tank, in a liquid-leaving area in which the object is pulled up from the transfer liquid in the transfer tank, a design surface oppositely-separating flow that is separated away from a design surface of the object that is in the process of getting out of a liquid is formed by using the design surface cleaning device such as an overflow tank, and foam on a surface of the transfer liquid and foreign substances staying in the liquid are separated away from the design surface of the object that is in the process of getting out of the liquid and are discharged outside the transfer tank. 1. A liquid pressure transfer method provided with a design surface cleaning device in which a transfer film configured by forming at least a transfer pattern on a water-soluble film in a dried state is supported on a liquid surface inside a transfer tank so as to float , and the transfer pattern is transferred mainly to a design surface side of an object in accordance with liquid pressure generated by pressing the object from an upper side , the liquid pressure transfer method comprising:forming a design surface oppositely-separating flow that is separated away from a design surface of the object that is in the process of getting out of a liquid in a liquid-leaving area in which the object is pulled up from the transfer liquid in the transfer tank, separating foam on a surface of a transfer liquid and foreign substances staying in the liquid away from the design surface of the object that is in the process of getting out of the liquid, and discharging the foam and the foreign substances outside the transfer tank.2. The liquid pressure transfer method provided with the design surface cleaning device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , on both left and right sides of the liquid-leaving ...

MACHINE FOR PRINTING CONTAINERS

Described is a machine for printing containers such as bottles or cans, with a plurality of treatment stations, on which printing heads and if applicable further devices required for the pre-treatment and post-treatment of the containers are provided, with a carrier for a plurality of containers, which are arranged next to one another on the carrier. In the process it is provided that the carrier can be transported via a conveyor belt from one treatment station to the next, in that a plurality of treatment stations each are arranged in line next to one another substantially transversely to the conveyor belt, in that the carrier is arranged substantially transversely to the conveyor belt and in that the treatment stations and the carrier can be moved relative to one another in substantially vertical direction. Instead of the conveyor belt, a rotary device can also be provided. 117121323367763673. A machine () for printing containers such as bottles or cans , with a plurality of treatment stations () , on which printing heads () and if applicable further devices required for the pre-treatment and re-treatment of the containers () are provided , with a carrier () for a plurality of containers () , which are arranged on the carrier () next to one another , characterized in that the carrier () can be transported via a conveyor belt () from one treatment station () to the next , in that in each case a plurality of treatment stations () are arranged in series next to one another substantially transversely to the conveyor belt () , in that the carrier () is substantially arranged transversely to the conveyor belt () and in that the treatment stations () and the carrier () can be moved relative to one another substantially in vertical direction.230321213423434323331323134313234. The machine () for printing containers such as bottles or cans , with a plurality of treatment stations () , on which printing heads () and if applicable further devices required for the pre- ...

METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING PRINTED PRODUCTS

A method for printing which includes the steps of: printing a web of material so as to define a printed web; winding the printed web onto at least one roll; cutting the printed web so as to define at least one printed roll; transporting the at least one printed roll in rolled form to a folder separate from a printing press; and processing the at least one printed roll in the folder into a finished printed product. 1. A method for printing comprising the steps of:printing a web of material by a printing press so as to define a printed web;winding the printed web onto at least one roll;cutting the printed web so as to define at least one printed roll;transporting the at least one printed roll in rolled form to a folder separate from the printing press;attaching a code to the at least one printed roll; andphysically transforming the at least one printed roll in the folder into a finished printed product as a function of the code.2. The method as recited in wherein the at least one printed roll includes a plurality of printed rolls claim 1 , and further comprising storing the plurality of printed rolls in an automated buffer.3. The method as recited in further comprising controlling the automated buffer by a processor.4. The method as recited in wherein the at least one printed roll includes two or more printed rolls claim 1 , the physically transforming including physically transforming the printed rolls together into the finished printed product as a function of the code.5. The method as recited in wherein the physically transforming includes unwinding the at least one printed roll into an unwound printed web and cutting the unwound printed web.6. The method as recited in wherein the physically transforming further includes folding the unwound printed web.7. The method as recited in wherein the physically transforming includes forming a plurality of signatures claim 1 , the finished printed product including the plurality of signatures.8. The method as recited in ...

LIQUID TRANSFER APPARATUS

A liquid transfer apparatus includes a supply cylinder and viscosity reducing agent supply unit. The supply cylinder comes into contact with a transfer target body and performs transfer by transferring a transfer liquid to the transfer target body. The viscosity reducing agent supply unit supplies a viscosity reducing agent which reduces a viscosity of the transfer liquid to the supply cylinder during transfer. 1. A method for transferring liquid comprising the steps of:setting a supply start timing of a viscosity reducing agent using number of sheets transferred to transfer target bodies;setting a supply interval of the viscosity reducing agent;setting a supply frequency of the viscosity reducing agent;starting supply of the viscosity reducing agent to a supply cylinder at the set supply start timing upon starting the transfer where transfer is started by transferring transfer liquid from the supply cylinder to the transfer target body; andperforming the supply of the viscosity reducing agent to the supply cylinder based on the set supply interval and supply frequency.2. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of:supplying the viscosity reducing agent to the supply cylinder before performing first transfer.3. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of:supplying the viscosity reducing agent to the supply cylinder after last supplying the transfer liquid and before ending an operation of transferring to the transfer target body.4. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of:detecting a phase of a liquid transfer apparatus,wherein the step of performing comprises the step of supplying the viscosity reducing agent to a circumferential surface of the supply cylinder excluding a notch portion on the basis of the detected phase of the liquid transfer apparatus.5. A method for transferring liquid comprising the steps of:transferring a transfer liquid to a transfer target body from a supply cylinder which comes into ...

Adhesive tape cutting apparatus

The disclosure discloses an adhesive tape cutting apparatus. The apparatus includes a feeding roller configured to feed an adhesive tape, a guide plate configured to contact and guide a surface of the other side end of the adhesive tape, a movable blade configured to advance from the adhesive layer and cut the adhesive tape, disposed below the guide plate so that a blade edge of the movable plate vertically faces the guide plate, a travel mechanism for causing the movable blade to travel along the tape width direction along the guide plate, and a movable blade support device configured to support the movable blade with respect to the travel mechanism in the manner that the movable blade slopes so that the blade edge presses the adhesive tape to the guide plate in the travel direction along the tape width.

PRINTERS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS TO FORM AN IMAGE ON A PRINT SUBSTRATE

Printers, methods, and apparatus to form an image on a substrate are disclosed. An example apparatus () to form an image on a print substrate includes an applicator () to apply a first material (), an ink developer () to apply a plurality of ink particles (), and a transfer cylinder () to transfer the ink particles () and the first material () to a print substrate () to form an image and a coating. 1100. An apparatus () to form an image on a print substrate , comprising:{'b': 104', '110, 'an applicator () to apply a first material ();'}{'b': 106', '112, 'an ink developer () to apply a plurality of ink particles (); and'}{'b': 108', '112', '110', '102, 'a transfer cylinder () to transfer the ink particles () and the first material () to a print substrate () to form an image and a coating.'}2106112116104112116112110116. An apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the ink developer () is to apply the ink particles () to a photo imaging surface () and the applicator () is to apply the first material to the ink particles () and to the photo imaging surface () such that the ink particles () are between the first material () and the photo imaging surface ().3116110112108110112108. An apparatus as defined in claim 2 , wherein the photo imaging surface () is to apply the first material () and the ink particles () to the transfer cylinder () such that the first material () is between the ink particles () and the transfer cylinder ().4302116106112104110. An apparatus as defined in claim 2 , further comprising a charge eraser () to reduce a charge on the photo imaging surface () after the ink developer () applies the plurality of ink particles () and before the applicator () applies the first material ().5302116. An apparatus as defined in claim 4 , wherein the charge eraser () is to erase a background charge from the photo imaging surface ().6110. An apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first material () is at least one of a polymer or a transparent ink.71101102. An ...

Device and Method for Applying Nail Decals

A device and method for applying decals to fingernails or toenails involving a substrate and a plurality of decals temporarily affixed to a bottom surface of the substrate, wherein the substrate includes a central body portion, a plurality of stem portions extending outwardly from the central body portion and a decal application tab portion extending outwardly from each of the stem portions. The decal application tab portion has a size and shape corresponding to the size and shape of a human fingernail or toenail and has at least one decal temporarily affixed thereto.

TRANSFER PRINTING METHOD OF ELECTRONIC IMAGE AND TRANSFER SHEET

Provided is a transfer sheet whereby a T-shirt or the like can be printed in few steps by means of an electronic image forming device that uses powdered toner, liquid ink, or the like containing a plastic resin. By means of mirror-image printing a picture pattern, which is an electronic image, onto sheet A, aligning sheet A and sheet B, and heat-pressing, there is spread coating over the portion of the picture pattern printed to sheet A. Sheet A has a structure layering a mold release layer, a resin layer, and a porous resin layer in a substrate, and sheet B layers a mold release layer, a resin layer, an adhesive layer, and a colored porous resin layer in a substrate. 1. A transfer sheet manufactured by mirror-printing a pictorial pattern as an electronic image on transfer paper with use of an electronic image forming apparatus in which liquid ink or powder toner containing a thermoplastic resin is used , and thermally pressing the transfer paper together with an adhesive material sheet , whereby an adhesive material is spread on a portion of the pictorial pattern printed on the transfer paper.2. A transfer sheet manufactured by mirror-printing a pictorial pattern as an electronic image on one sheet with use of an electronic image forming apparatus in which liquid ink or powder toner containing a thermoplastic resin is used , and thermally pressing said one sheet and another sheet overlapping each other , whereby an adhesive is spread on a portion of the pictorial pattern printed on said one sheet , wherein said one sheet has a structure in which a release layer , a resin layer , an a porous resin layer laminated on a substrate layer , and wherein said another sheet has a structure in which a release layer , an adhesive layer , and a color porous resin layer laminated on the substrate layer.3. The transfer sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the color porous resin layer is a white porous resin layer.4. A transfer printing method for transfer printing a pictorial ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPONENT, AND INJECTION MOLDING DEVICE

A method for producing a component, and an injection-molding device. In the method. the following steps are carried out, in particular in succession: closing an injection mold, injection molding a base body by introducing a first plastic material into a first injection-molding cavity, opening the injection mold, stamping one or more first film elements and removing the component from the mold. 1. A method for producing a component , the method comprising:a) closing an injection mold comprising a first mold half with a first mold cavity and at least one second mold half, wherein a first injection molding cavity defined by the first mold half and the at least one second mold half is formed,b) injection molding a base body by introducing a first plastic material into the first injection-molding cavity,c) opening the injection mold, wherein the base body remains following the contours in the first mold cavity of the first mold half and only a first partial area of the surface of the base body is exposed, but a second partial area of the surface of the base body still remains in the first mold half,d) stamping one or more first film elements onto at least one partial area of the exposed first partial area of the surface of the base body, wherein the base body remains following the contours in the first mold cavity of the first mold half and the first mold half acts as stamping receiver for the stamping of the one or more first film elements,e) removing the component, comprising the base body and the one or more first film elements, from the first mold half.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe following further step is carried out one or more times after step d):f) applying a cover layer made of a second plastic material.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 ,when step f) is carried out, the base body remains following the contours in the first mold cavity of the first mold half.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 ,when step f) ...

Apparatus and methods for micro-transfer-printing

In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed.

FOIL TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD OF TRANSFERRING FOILS

A foil transfer device may include a foil applicator to transfer a foil film onto a substrate, and a controller to transfer, using the foil applicator, foil from one foil film onto a first area of the substrate, the foil film having been placed at a first angle relative to the substrate, and transfer, using the foil applicator, foil from the foil film onto a second area of the substrate, the foil film having been placed at a second angle relative to the substrate, the second angle being different from the first angle, the second area being different from the first area. 1. A foil transfer device comprising:a foil applicator to transfer foil from a foil film onto a substrate; and transferring, using the foil applicator, foil from one foil film onto a first area of the substrate, the foil film having been placed at a first angle relative to the substrate; and', 'transferring, using the foil applicator, foil from the foil film onto a second area of the substrate, the foil film having been placed at a second angle relative to the substrate, the second angle being different from the first angle, the second area being different from the first area., 'a controller configured or programmed to execute2. The foil transfer device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a changer to change a position of the foil film relative to the substrate; whereinthe controller is configured or programmed to further execute a change process of changing, using the changer, the position of the foil film from the first angle to the second angle.3. The foil transfer device according to claim 1 , wherein the foil applicator includes a beam projector that emits a laser beam.4. The foil transfer device according to claim 3 , further comprising a light absorber that absorbs a laser beam; whereinthe controller projects, onto the foil film through the light absorber, laser beams that have been emitted from the beam projector in the first transfer process and the second transfer process.5. The foil ...

High Density Pick and Sequential Place Transfer Process and Tool

Mass transfer tools and methods for high density transfer of arrays of micro devices are described. In an embodiment, a mass transfer tool includes a micro pick up array with an array of transfer heads arranged in clusters. The clusters of transfer heads can be used to pick up a high density group of micro devices followed by sequential placement onto a receiving substrate.

High density pick and sequential place transfer process and tool

Mass transfer tools and methods for high density transfer of arrays of micro devices are described. In an embodiment, a mass transfer tool includes a micro pick up array with an array of transfer heads arranged in clusters. The clusters of transfer heads can be used to pick up a high density group of micro devices followed by sequential placement onto a receiving substrate.

System including a printing press and a foil transfer device

A system includes a printing press, a transfer device for transferring foil to a printing material in the printing press, and a storage section for temporarily storing winding cores and foil reels. The temporary storage section is formed by a rail system that extends through and beyond the transfer device.

POSITION FINE TUNING DEVICE USED FOR A UNIT-TYPE DIE CUTTING & HOT STAMPING MACHINE AND A WORKING METHOD THEREOF

A position fine tuning device for a unit-type die cutting & hot stamping machine includes at least two imprinting elements, wherein paper of the imprinting elements is delivered by the gripper installed on the chain. The present invention is characterized in that a positioning element is disposed on an input end of a first unit imprinting element and a positioning element is disposed on an output end of each imprinting element. Two neighboring positioning elements accomplish the positioning between the two positioning elements together. By providing the fine tuning elements, the accuracy in the art of die cutting & hot stamping can be assured when the machine is performing a multiple-working-position procedure; whereas, by setting up the reference positioning, it assures that the standards of the front and rear positioning are consistent. 1. A position fine tuning device used for a unit-type die cutting & hot stamping machine , wherein the unit-type die cutting & hot stamping machine including two imprinting elements , and paper of the imprinting elements being delivered by a gripper installed on a chain; the position fine tuning device comprising a positioning element disposed on an input end of a first imprinting element and a positioning element disposed on an output end of each imprinting element , wherein two neighboring positioning elements accomplish the positioning between the two positioning elements together , and each positioning element is disposed parallel along the direction of deliver of the chain.2. The position fine tuning device used for a unit-type die cutting & hot stamping machine claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the imprinting element includes a first unit imprinting element and a second unit imprinting element claim 1 , with the position fine tuning device including a front positioning element disposed on an input end of the first unit imprinting element claim 1 , a first unit rear positioning element disposed on an output end of the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLD-STAMPING ONTO THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for cold-stamping onto a three-dimensional object. In a first step, an adhesive is applied to the object at a first workstation. In a second step, a transfer film is pressed onto the object by a pressing device at a second workstation. At the same time, the adhesive is cured at the second workstation. As a result, the decorative material of the transfer film adheres to the object at the positions on the object which are provided with adhesive. If, following this, the transfer film is removed from the three-dimensional object after being pressed on, the decorative material remains on the object at the desired positions. At the positions at which in the first step no adhesive has been applied to the object, the decorative material does not adhere to the object but rather remains on the carrier film of the transfer film. 1. A method for cold-stamping a three-dimensional object , wherein the object is held either rotatably around an axis of rotation or is firmly fixed by a holding device , the method comprising:applying an adhesive to the object at a first work station, andpressing a transfer film comprising a decorative layer and a carrier film onto the object by a pressing device at a second work station, wherein the adhesive is simultaneously cured.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the pressing of the transfer film onto the object comprises:rotating the object around the axis of rotation;guiding the transfer film tangentially with respect to an outer periphery of the object; andpressing the transfer film onto the object along a contact line between the object and transfer film by the pressing device.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the pressing device is moved such that a surface speed of the pressing device corresponds to a surface speed of the object claim 1 , and wherein the transfer film is moved such that the surface speed of the transfer film corresponds to the surface speed of the object.4. ...

IMAGE FORMING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD

An image forming device comprises: a receiving part that receives image data containing first image data relating to a black and white image and second image data relating to a foil image; a carrying path along which a recording medium is carried in a predetermined direction; an inkjet printing part, arranged on the carrying path, injects an ink based on the first image data to the recording medium, and forms the black and white image or the color image on the recording medium; a toner image printing part, arranged on the carrying path, forms the toner image for adhesion based on the second image data, and transfers the toner image to the recording medium; and a foil image forming part, arranged on the carrying path, enables the toner image transferred to the recording medium to melt and attaches the foil to the melted toner image to form the foil image. 1. An image forming device comprising:a receiving part that receives image data containing first image data relating to a black and white image and second image data relating to a foil image;a carrying path along which a recording medium is carried in a predetermined direction;an inkjet printing part, arranged on the carrying path, injects an ink based on the first image data to the recording medium carried along the carrying path, and forms the black and white image or the color image on the recording medium;a toner image printing part, arranged on the carrying path, forms the toner image for adhesion based on the second image data, and transfers the toner image to the recording medium; anda foil image forming part, arranged on the carrying path, enables the toner image transferred to the recording medium to melt and attaches the foil to the melted toner image to form the foil image.2. The image forming device according to claim 1 , wherein the foil image forming part:comprises a fix part that fixes the toner image to the recording medium;inserts a sheet material whereon the foil is carried into the fix part;heats ...

Medium issuance system and medium issuance method

There is provided a medium issuance system which can easily transfer print on an intermediate transfer sheet to a polycarbonate transfer medium. The medium issuance system 50 includes an intermediate transfer sheet supply section 52 for supplying an intermediate transfer sheet 53 to a polycarbonate transfer medium 1, and a hot stamp 55 for heating and pressing the intermediate transfer sheet 53 to transfer print 10 A, 10 C on the intermediate transfer sheet 53 to the transfer medium 1. The hot stamp 55 heats and presses the intermediate transfer sheet 53 at a temperature of not less than 120° C. and not more than 200° C., and at a pressure of not less than 0.1 kgf/cm 2 and not more than 1000 kgf/cm 2 .

RELEASE FILM TRANSFER PRINTING EQUIPMENT AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

The release film transfer printing equipment is provided. The release film transfer printing equipment includes a machine, a platform, a transfer device and a downward pressing device. The machine has a control panel. The platform is disposed above the machine, and the platform includes a vacuum pump electrically connected to the control panel. The transfer device includes a mold and a release film fixing frame. The mold is disposed above the platform, and the mold includes a plurality of air holes. The release film fixing frame is connected to a periphery of the platform. The downward pressing device is disposed above the transfer device, and the downward pressing device includes a hydraulic cylinder and a downward pressing platform. The hydraulic cylinder is electrically connected to the control panel, and the downward pressing platform is connected to the hydraulic cylinder by a power rod. 1. A release film transfer printing equipment , which is for transferring a release film to an object , the release film transfer printing equipment comprising:a machine having a control panel;a platform disposed above the machine, and the platform comprising a vacuum pump electrically connected to the control panel; a mold disposed above the platform, and the mold comprising a plurality of air holes; and', 'a release film fixing frame connected to a periphery of the platform; and, 'a transfer device, comprising a hydraulic cylinder electrically connected to the control panel; and', 'a downward pressing platform connected to the hydraulic cylinder by a power rod., 'a downward pressing device disposed above the transfer device, and the downward pressing device comprising2. The release film transfer printing equipment of claim 1 , wherein the platform has a first side and a second side opposite to each other claim 1 , and the first side and the second side comprise at least two fixing frame raising devices claim 1 , respectively.3. The release film transfer printing equipment of ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MICRO-TRANSFER-PRINTING

In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed.

Apparatus and methods for micro-transfer-printing

In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed.

MULTI-LAYER TETHERS FOR MICRO-TRANSFER PRINTING

A micro-device structure comprises a source substrate comprising sacrificial portions laterally spaced apart by anchors. Each sacrificial portion is exposed through an opening. A micro-device is disposed on each sacrificial portion and laterally attached to an anchor by a multi-layer tether. In certain embodiments, a micro-device structure is constructed by providing the source substrate, disposing micro-devices on each sacrificial portion, depositing a first tether layer over at least a portion of the source substrate and the micro-device, depositing a second tether layer over the first tether layer, and patterning the first tether layer and the second tether layer to form (i) a multi-layer tether for each of the micro-devices such that the multi-layer tether laterally attaches the micro-device to one of the anchors, and (ii) an opening exposing each of the sacrificial portions. 117-. (canceled)18. A method of making a micro-device structure , comprising:providing a source substrate comprising sacrificial portions spaced apart by anchors;disposing micro-devices in association with the source substrate such that each of the micro-devices is disposed exclusively on, in, or over one of the sacrificial portions;depositing a first tether layer over at least a portion of the source substrate and the micro-devices;depositing a second tether layer over the first tether layer, the first tether layer thicker than the second tether layer; andpatterning the first tether layer and the second tether layer to form (i) a corresponding multi-layer tether for each of the micro-devices such that the corresponding multi-layer tether laterally attaches the micro-device to one of the anchors, and (ii) an opening exposing each of the sacrificial portions,wherein after the patterning (i) the first tether layer extends over at least a portion of each of the micro-devices, (ii) the second tether layer extends over at least a portion of each of the micro-devices, or (iii) the first tether ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AND TRANSFERRING DIFFRACTIVE MICROSTRUCTURES TO A PRINTING MATERIAL AND PRINTING PRESS HAVING THE DEVICE

A method and a device for producing and transferring diffractive microstructures to a printing material include applying a fluid to an embossing cylinder and there, during the rotation of the embossing cylinder, solidifying the fluid to such an extent that the fluid is transferred to a printing material in the manner of a film with a solidified microstructure. The embossing cylinder has a cover which is preferably constructed to be either soft as a “flexoshim” or hard as a “nickel shim.” A web-fed or sheet-fed rotary printing press having the device is also provided. 1. A method for producing and transferring diffractive microstructures to a printing material , the method comprising the following steps:applying a fluid to an embossing cylinder; andinitially drying the fluid onto the printing material in a region between an application point and a transfer point, fixing the microstructures in the fluid and transferring solidified fluid to the printing material in the form of a film.2. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises in the region between the application point of the fluid and the transfer point of the fluid to the printing material claim 1 , acting on the fluid by using at least one of temperature-control or hardening radiation before contact with the printing material.3. A device for producing and transferring diffractive microstructures to a printing material claim 1 , the device comprising:an embossing cylinder having a cylinder body with a periphery and a cover disposed on said periphery of said cylinder body, said cover having a surface relief structure; anda cylinder configured to apply a fluid to said embossing cylinder.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein said cover has a material hardness of 20 to 70 ShA.5. The device according to claim 3 , wherein said cover is formed of a metallic material.6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein said metallic material is a nickel material.7. The device according to claim 4 , wherein ...

TRANSFER APPARATUS AND TRANSFER METHOD

Force for biasing a roller member is changed according to the contact state of first and second plate-like bodies during the travel of the roller member. By that, the pressing force per unit area given from the second plate-like body to the first plate-like body during travel is suppressed. An object to be transferred is satisfactorily transferred despite a change in the contact state of the plate-like bodies during the travel of the roller member. 1. A transfer apparatus that brings one principal surface of a first plate-like body and one principal surface of a second plate-like body into contact and transfers an object to be transferred carried on one of the first and second plate-like bodies to the other , comprising:a first holding mechanism that holds the first plate-like body;a second holding mechanism that proximately holds the second plate-like body while causing the one principal surface of the second plate-like body to face the one principal surface of the first plate-like body held by the first holding mechanism; anda pressing mechanism that presses the second plate-like body against the first plate-like body in a pressing direction from the second plate-like body toward the first plate-like body, wherein:the pressing mechanism includes:a roller member movable in a traveling direction perpendicular to a rotary shaft and parallel to the other principal surface of the second plate-like body while rotating about the rotary shaft parallel to the other principal surface of the second plate-like body with respect to the other principal surface of the second plate-like body;a pressing portion that applies a pressing force from the second plate-like body to the first plate-like body by biasing the roller member against the other principal surface of the second plate-like body in the pressing direction; anda traveling unit that causes the roller member biased by the pressing portion to travel in the traveling direction; andthe pressing portion changes a force for ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

A method for producing a semiconductor device may include applying one or more semiconductor components onto a device body where the device body has a substrate and an integrated circuit. The semiconductor component(s) may include an active zone configured to receive radiation. The method may further include transferring a multitude of semiconductor components from a sacrificial wafer to a target wafer with the device bodies still coupled by using a stamp to place them onto said device bodies. The stamp may be pressed onto the semiconductor components to adhere to the semiconductor components to the stamp and transfer them. As soon as the stamp moves in the opposite direction, the semiconductor component(s) may be separated from holding structures by breaking away webs or their projections on the second semiconductor body and leaving a breaking point directly on an outside of the semiconductor component. 1. A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device , wherein the method comprises:micro-transfer printing one or more of semiconductor components onto a device body comprising a substrate and an integrated circuit, wherein each semiconductor component comprises an active zone configured to receive radiation, wherein the one or more semiconductor components are simultaneously placed onto the device bodies and coupled to one another as long as said device bodies are still in the composite;transferring a multitude of semiconductor components from a sacrificial wafer to a target wafer using a stamp while the device bodies are still coupled and are placed onto said device bodies, wherein the stamp is pressed onto the semiconductor components to adhere to the semiconductor components to the stamp; separating the semiconductor components from holding structures as soon as the stamp moves in the opposite direction by breaking away webs or their attachments to the second semiconductor body and leaving a breaking point directly on an outside of the semiconductor component; ...

TRANSFER METHOD OF EXPANDING PITCHES OF DEVICE AND AN APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE SAME

A transfer method for expanding pitches of devices includes: providing a first substrate with micro devices having the pitches being a predetermined value in a first direction and a second direction; transferring the micro devices to a first roller by contacting it with the micro devices, wherein a pitch of contact line portions on the first roller is N times of the predetermined value; transferring the micro devices on the first roller to a second substrate; rotating the second substrate by 90 degrees; transferring the micro devices to a second roller by rolling the second roller to contact the micro devices; and then transferring the micro devices to a third substrate to expand the pitch of the micro devices in both the first and the second directions. The portions in contact with the micro devices all have adhesive layers with different adhesion operation windows. 1. A transfer method for expanding pitches of devices , comprising:providing a first substrate with a plurality of micro devices, wherein a pitch of the micro devices on the first substrate in a first direction and a second direction is both a predetermined value, and a first adhesive layer is provided between the first substrate and the micro devices;transferring the micro devices to a first roller by rolling the first roller to contact the micro devices on the first substrate, wherein the first roller comprises a plurality of contact line portions, a pitch of the contact line portions is N times of the predetermined value, and a second adhesive layer is provided on surfaces of the contact line portions;transferring the micro devices on the first roller to a second substrate, wherein a third adhesive layer is provided on a surface of the second substrate;rotating the second substrate by 90 degrees;transferring the micro devices to a second roller by rolling the second roller to contact the micro devices on the second substrate, wherein a fourth adhesive layer is provided on a surface of the second ...

LASER TRANSFER PRINTING FOR MAKING MICRO LED DISPLAY DEVICES AND METHOD

Embodiments disclosed herein include micro-light emitting diode (LED) displays and methods of forming such micro-LED displays. In an embodiment, a micro-light emitting diode (LED) display panel includes a display backplane substrate having a dielectric layer. In an embodiment, a plurality of electrical contacts are positioned below a first surface of the dielectric layer. In an embodiment a plurality of micro-LED pixel elements, are affixed to corresponding ones of the plurality of contacts. 1. A micro-light emitting diode (LED) display panel , comprising:a display backplane substrate having a dielectric layer;a plurality of electrical contacts below a first surface of the dielectric layer; anda plurality of micro-LED pixel elements, wherein each of the pixel elements is affixed to corresponding ones of the plurality of contacts.2. The micro-LED display panel of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of cavities formed into the first surface of the dielectric layer, wherein the plurality of electrical contacts are each positioned in corresponding ones of the plurality of cavities.3. The micro-LED display panel of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of micro-LED pixel elements comprises a width that is less than a width of the cavity in which they are positioned.4. The micro-LED display panel of claim 3 , wherein a second dielectric layer is disposed over the first surface of the dielectric layer claim 3 , and wherein the second dielectric layer separates sidewall surfaces of the micro-LED pixel elements and a sidewall surface of the cavity.5. The micro-LED display panel of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of micro-LED pixel elements are mechanically affixed to the plurality of electrical contacts by the second dielectric layer.6. The micro-LED display panel of claim 2 , further comprising:a plurality of mirrors, wherein each of the plurality of mirrors is positioned below corresponding ones of the plurality of cavities.7. The micro-LED display panel of claim 2 ...

SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING BY SUBLIMATION GRAPHICAL IMAGES ON OBJECTS WRAPPED BY TRANSFER SUPPORTS AND PROCESS FOR REALIZING THE SYSTEM

A system arranged to transfer graphical images on objects () wrapped into transfer supports () by sublimation. The system comprises an oven () comprising an inlet mouth () and an outlet mouth (), at least one suction unit () located along at least one side of the oven (), a plurality of hooking/unhooking components () located along at least one side of the oven () and arranged to hook/unhook the objects () wrapped by the transfer supports (), at least one catenary () located along at least one side of the oven () and arranged to transport the objects () wrapped into transfer supports () from the inlet mouth () to the outlet mouth () of the oven () by way of the hooking/unhooking components (). The system further comprises at least one separation wall (), configured to keep separate a hot zone, in which the oven () is active and the hooking/unhooking components () are provided, from a cold zone in which the oven () is not working and the at least one the catenary () and the at least one suction unit () are provided. Moreover, the system comprises a handling device () configured to move transversely to the inlet mouth () and to the outlet mouth () of the oven () the at least one suction unit (), the at least one catenary () turd the plurality of hooking/unhooking components () so that the separation wall () keeps separate the hot zone from the cold zone according to the dimensions of objects () wrapped by the transfer supports (). The invention also concerns a method for realizing the system. 1. A system configured to transfer by sublimation graphical images on objects wrapped by transfer supports , comprisingan horizontal oven comprising an inlet mouth and an outlet mouth and a belt for transporting said objects,a suction unit located along at least one side of the oven,a plurality of hooking/unhooking components located along the a side of the oven and configured to hook/unhook the objects wrapped by the transfer supports,a catenary located along the side of the ...

HYBRID TRANSFER MACHINE

A hybrid transfer machine includes: a body including a first drum installation part, a second drum installation part, a first body, a second body, and a worktable; a first drive means configured to allow wound fabric to be unwound; a thermal transfer unit configured to be installed in the second body, and to press and heat the fabric and transfer paper; a piece-type roller arm configured to be installed in the second body, and to guide the transfer paper to the third drum installation part; a second drive means configured to allow the transfer paper to be wound; a third drive means configured to allow the fabric to be wound; and a conveyer configured to be installed in the body, and to transfer the fabric and the transfer paper to the third and fourth drum installation parts. 1. A hybrid transfer machine , comprising:a body comprising a first drum installation part configured such that a transfer paper feed drum is rotatably installed therein, a second drum installation part configured such that a fabric feed drum is rotatably installed therein, a first body configured such that an entrance is formed therethrough so that an operator enters thereinto and performs an operation, a second body configured to be disposed adjacent to the first body and configured such that a third drum installation part and a fourth drum installation part are sequentially formed from a lower portion of one side of an outside thereof, and a worktable configured to be installed on a top surface of the first body and to couple the first body with the second body;a first drive means configured to allow wound fabric to be unwound by rotating the fabric feed drum;a thermal transfer unit configured to be installed in the second body, and to press and heat the fabric and transfer paper fed from the worktable so that a print object of the transfer paper is transferred onto the fabric;a piece-type roller arm configured to be installed in the second body, and to guide the transfer paper, fed from the ...

Method and device for printing on a substrate

The invention relates to a method for printing on a substrate ( 1 ) by means of a fluid (F) that can be used for printing, in particular a printing ink, comprising the following steps: conveying the fluid (F) to a slotted nozzle tool ( 4 ), applying a fluid film produced by means of the slotted nozzle tool ( 4 ) to a rotating transfer roller ( 5 ), transferring the fluid (F) from the transfer roller ( 5 ) to a rotating printing roller ( 6 ), which is in contact with the transfer roller and has a printing plate ( 7 ), and printing the fluid (F) from the printing plate ( 7 ) onto the substrate ( 11 )

Method for using a foil on a printing press and optimizing the maximum usage of the foil

A method for material deposition employs a printing press, such as those used in cold foil transfers, that permits a greater usage of the foil web than traditional methods. This is achieved by increasing the number of times the foil web is passed through the press, while simultaneously taking into account the area that has not been used and adjusting the impacted area of the foil web accordingly. The foil web is adjusted by using a series of adjustable rollers and angular bars to change the length of the circumferential path the foil takes through the press. By modifying the angle of these rollers and the distance between them, the path can be lengthened or shortened to correspond to the particular needs for a particular print job. This allows the press to use the foil in such a way that reduces foil waste and manufacturer and consumer costs.

POSITION FINE TUNING DEVICE USED FOR A UNIT-TYPE DIE CUTTING & HOT STAMPING MACHINE AND A WORKING METHOD THEREOF

A position fine tuning device for a unit-type die cutting & hot stamping machine includes at least two imprinting elements, wherein paper of the imprinting elements is delivered by the gripper installed on the chain. The present invention is characterized in that a positioning element is disposed on an input end of a first unit imprinting element and a positioning element is disposed on an output end of each imprinting element. Two neighboring positioning elements accomplish the positioning between the two positioning elements together. By providing the fine tuning elements, the accuracy in the art of die cutting & hot stamping can be assured when the machine is performing a multiple-working-position procedure; whereas, by setting up the reference positioning, it assures that the standards of the front and rear positioning are consistent. 1. A working method of the position fine tuning device used for a unit-type die cutting and hot stamping machine having two imprinting elements , and paper of the imprinting elements being delivered by a gripper installed on a chain , comprising following steps:a) selecting a positioning element as a positioning reference, meaning that matching between a reference surface of a positioning block on a positioning rod and the reference matching surface on the gripper of that positioning element is used as the positioning reference;b) adjusting other positioning elements to accomplish positioning, meaning that distance between the reference surface of the positioning block on the positioning rod and the reference matching surface on the gripper body in each positioning element is adjusted to assure that the distance between two grippers is constant, thereby accomplishing the positioning work.2. The working method of the position fine tuning device used for a unit-type die cutting and hot stamping machine claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein for fine tuning the distance between the reference matching surface and the positioning ...

A DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR CLAMPINGLY POSITIONING A HEAT TRANSFER SHEET AROUND A SUBSTRATE

The invention relates to a method and a device for clampingly holding against a substrate (), for example a drinking cup, a heat transfer sheet () using a clamping sheet (), the method comprising the steps of:—providing a device () with a substrate holder () for clampingly holding the substrate ();—providing a clamping sheet () with a width and a length, said length being measured between longitudinal ends of the clamping sheet (), and wherein at the longitudinal ends of the clamping sheet () coupling means () are provided,—positioning in catch means () of a positioning device the coupling means () for keeping the clamping sheet () in a first position; especially wherein the method further comprises the steps of:—positioning on the clamping sheet () a heat transfer sheet () wherein a layer comprising a transferrable ink is to be directed towards the substrate ();—positioning against each other the substrate () and the heat transfer sheet ();—moving along the substrate the coupling means () and at least partially extending the clamping sheet (); and—moving towards each other the coupling means () that are provided at respective ends of. the clamping sheet () for clamping the heat transfer sheet () in a second position against the substrate () wherein the clamping sheet () has a substantially maximum extension. 115-. (canceled)17. The method according to claim 16 , further comprising the step of mutually coupling the coupling means.18. The method according to claim 16 , further comprising the step of positioning in the second position on both sides of a support member of the substrate the coupling means that are positioned at opposite longitudinal ends of the clamping sheet.19. A method for transferring an image from a heat transfer sheet to a substrate claim 16 , comprising the steps of performing the method according to and further comprising the steps of mutually coupling coupling means that are positioned at opposite longitudinal ends of the clamping sheet and ...

Transfer method

A transfer method is provided and includes a disposing step of disposing a transfer sheet and a medium in an inside of a sealed space formed by using a pressure welding sheet having flexibility in at least one part; a pressure welding step of suctioning the inside of the sealed space by a negative pressure and pressure welding the pressure welding sheet and the medium by the negative pressure to closely attach the transfer sheet and the medium; an irradiating step of softening an adhesive layer of the transfer sheet by irradiation of a light ray in a state in which the transfer sheet is closely attached to the medium by the pressure welding sheet and adhering the adhesive layer to the medium by a pressure welding force from the pressure welding sheet; and a peeling step of peeling off the transfer sheet from the medium after the irradiating step.

DECORATION AND ADORNMENT METHODS FOR THERMOFORMED PULP

An article having a non-planar surface with a decoration, the article being molded from a wet pulp pre-form, wherein the article with the decoration is formed by applying a printing decoration in a distorted form to the wet pulp pre-form, and wherein moulding process of the article causes distortion of the printing decoration from the distorted form to a post distortion form corresponding with the decoration. 4550-. (canceled)51. An article having a non-planar surface with a decoration , the article being molded from a wet pulp pre-form , wherein the article with the decoration is formed by applying a printing decoration in a distorted form to the wet pulp pre-form , and wherein moulding process of the article causes distortion of the printing decoration from the distorted form to a post-distortion form corresponding with the decoration.52. An article according to claim 51 , wherein the printing decoration is applied to the wet-pulp preform in one or more of: a dry ink claim 51 , a light-cured ink claim 51 , and a printed membrane.53. An article according to claim 51 , wherein the printing decoration is applied as a dry or light-cured ink printing decoration through ink membrane bespoke coating.54. An article according to claim 51 , formed from a pulp fiber product claim 51 , wherein the fibers comprise cellulose fibers.55. An article according to claim 54 , wherein the cellulose fibers are derived from at least one of the following sources: waste paper claim 54 , cardboard claim 54 , yarns claim 54 , textiles claim 54 , plant fibers claim 54 , wood chips claim 54 , timber claim 54 , plant material including waste claim 54 , and other material predominately of cellulose.56. An article according to claim 51 , wherein the non-planar surface with the decoration is one of a plurality of non-planar surfaces.57. An article according to claim 51 , wherein the decoration extends over a plurality of compound surfaces of the final shape of the article.58. An article according ...

MULTI-LEVEL MICRO-DEVICE TETHERS

An exemplary wafer structure comprises a source wafer having a patterned sacrificial layer defining anchor portions separating sacrificial portions. A patterned device layer is disposed on or over the patterned sacrificial layer, forming a device anchor on each of the anchor portions. One or more devices are disposed in the patterned device layer, each device disposed entirely over a corresponding one of the one or more sacrificial portions and spatially separated from the one or more device anchors. A tether structure connects each device to a device anchor. The tether structure comprises a tether device portion disposed on or over the device, a tether anchor portion disposed on or over the device anchor, and a tether connecting the tether device portion to the tether anchor portion. The tether is disposed at least partly in the patterned device layer between the device and the device anchor. 1. A wafer structure , comprising:a source wafer comprising a patterned sacrificial layer defining one or more anchor portions separating one or more sacrificial portions;a patterned device layer disposed at least partially on or over the patterned sacrificial layer forming a device anchor disposed on each of the one or more anchor portions;one or more devices disposed in the patterned device layer, each device disposed entirely over a corresponding one of the one or more sacrificial portions and spatially separated from the one or more device anchors; anda tether structure connecting each of the one or more devices to the device anchor disposed on one of the one or more anchor portions, the tether structure comprising a tether device portion disposed at least partly on or over the device, a tether anchor portion disposed at least partly on or over the device anchor, and a tether connecting the tether device portion to the tether anchor portion, wherein each tether structure is physically continuous and the tether is disposed at least partly in the patterned device layer ...

TRANSFER APPARATUS

A transfer apparatus for heating a recording medium and a transfer film with a transfer member and a transfer platen transferring an image includes a transfer film transport member, a recording medium transport member, a peeling member peeling off the transfer film, a support member supporting the transfer surface of the recording medium, and a bracket. A recording medium contact point of the peeling member is set in the same position as a first tangent passing through a recording medium contact point of the transfer member and a contact of the recording medium of a transport member and a recording medium contact point of the support member is set in the same position as a second tangent passing through the recording medium contact point of the transfer member and the recording medium contact point of the peeling member or on the transfer platen side relative to the second tangent. 1. A transfer apparatus for heating a card-shaped recording medium and a transfer film with a transfer member and a transfer platen to bring into press-contact and transferring an image to the recording medium , comprising:a transfer film transport member that transports the transfer film;recording medium transport members respectively disposed upstream and downstream of the transfer member in a transport direction of the recording medium in transfer processing;a peeling member that comes into contact with a transfer surface of the recording medium via the transfer film downstream of the transfer member to peel off the transfer film from the recording medium;a support member that supports the transfer surface of the recording medium, from which the transfer film is peeled off, downstream of the peeling member; anda bracket that supports the peeling member and the support member,wherein a recording medium contact point of the peeling member is set in the same position as a first tangent passing through a recording medium contact point of the transfer member and a contact point with the ...

Apparatus and method for adjusting graphic arts die plate on carrier

A graphic arts die assembly includes a die carrier plate, a die, and a die adjuster. The die is adjustably supported on the die carrier plate. The die presents an outer margin and an engraved surface within the outer margin. The die further presents an adjuster surface that extends transversely relative to the engraved surface. The die adjuster shiftably engages the adjuster surface, with shifting movement of the die adjuster causing relative movement between the die and the die carrier plate.

Image forming apparatus, image forming method, and image forming program

An image forming apparatus includes: an image former that prints a foil stamping image on a recording material in accordance with a job for printing the foil stamping image, the foil stamping image being a target to which foil is transferred in foil stamp printing; and a hardware processor that trims an image on a page identical to at least one page included in the job such that the image on the identical page does not overlap an image adjustment mark that is printed for adjusting an image to be overprinted, and causes the image former to print, together with the job, the identical page having the trimmed image.

FOIL STAMPING SYSTEM, FOIL STAMPING CONTROL METHOD, AND FOIL STAMPING CONTROL PROGRAM

A foil stamping system includes a foil stamping apparatus capable of arranging and mounting a plurality of foil rolls about a direction orthogonal to a sheet feeding direction for forming a foil image by applying an adhesive on the sheet and stamping foil thereon, and a hardware processor, wherein the hardware processor includes: a foil roil information acquisitor that acquires foil roll information from the foil stamping apparatus; a job information acquisitor that receives and analyzes a job, and acquires job information; and an instructor that specifies a foil roll on the basis of the foil roll information and the job information transmits data for designating the region to be applied to the foil stamping apparatus, and instructs the foil stamping apparatus to perform foil stamping by the specified foil roll. 1. A foil stamping system comprising a foil stamping apparatus capable of arranging and mounting a plurality of foil rolls about a direction orthogonal to a sheet feeding direction of a sheet in plane of the sheet and directed for forming a foil image by applying an adhesive on the sheet and stamping foil thereon , and a hardware processor ,wherein the hardware processor includes:a foil roll information acquisitor that acquires foil roll information including position, width, and the amount of remaining foil of each of the foil rolls from the foil stamping apparatus;a job information acquisitor that receives and analyzes a job, and acquires job information including size of a sheet used for processing the job, and position and size of a region to be applied with the adhesive in order to form the foil image based on the job on the sheet; andan instructor that specifies a foil roll having the amount of remaining foil equal to or longer than the region to be applied in the sheet feeding direction and with a width equal to or larger than the region to be applied in the axial direction from the foil rolls on the basis of the foil roll information and the job ...

DETACHING APPARATUS AND DETACHING METHOD

A first movable body is provided movably in a separation direction and a first engaging member is provided for each suction unit. When the first movable body is moved in the separation direction, the plurality of first engaging members are respectively engaged with the first movable body in the same sequence as an array sequence of the suction units. Thereafter, the suction units are moved in the separation direction together with the first movable body. 1. A detaching apparatus that detaches a second plate-like member , having one principal surface held in close contact with the first plate-like member , from the first plate-like member in a detachment progress direction , the apparatus comprising:a holder configured to hold the first plate-like member;a plurality of suction units arrayed in the detachment progress direction and configured to suck the other principal surface of the second plate-like member; anda detachment control unit configured to cause the detachment of the second plate-like member to progress by performing partial detachment of detaching a sucked part of the second plate-like member sucked by the suction unit from the first plate-like member by moving the suction unit in a separation direction away from the holder in an array sequence of the plurality of suction units, wherein:the detachment control unit includes:a first movable body provided movably in the separation direction;a first mover configured to move the first movable body in the separation direction; anda plurality of first engaging members provided for each suction unit and configured to move the suction unit in the separation direction according to a movement of the first movable body by being engaged with the first movable body moving in the separation direction; anda sequence of timings, at which the plurality of first engaging members are respectively engaged with the first movable body, is the same as the array sequence.2. The detaching apparatus according to claim 1 , further ...

Apparatuses and methods for optically variable printing

A method is provided for printing to a target. The method includes printing a first image to the target. The first image is printed with a metallic material. The method also includes printing a second image to the target over the first image. The second image is printed with a colored semi-transparent material.

Foiling involving electrostatic inks

In an aspect, there is provided a method of foil printing that may comprise providing a substrate, the substrate having a first area and a second area, wherein the first area has printed thereon a first electrostatic ink composition comprising a thermoplastic resin; applying a liquid solvent composition to the first electrostatic ink composition on the first area, to swell the thermoplastic resin and not applying the liquid solvent composition to the second area; and contacting a foiling material with the first area of the surface, such that the foiling material selectively adheres to the first area. In another aspect, an electrostatic and foil printing system for performing the method is provided.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRINTING A SECURITY CARD

The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for printing a security card. A security image is printed onto the receiving layer of a dye receptive reverse transfer film, which can then be applied to the card and bonded with the card. The printing of the security image occurs by transferring overcoat material from an overcoat panel of the dye carrying film onto the receiving layer of the dye receptive reverse transfer film in a pattern, which forms the visual security image. This process can be used in conjunction with the printing of a primary image by printing Yellow, Magenta, Cyan dyes and Black resin (YMCK) to the receiving layer in a reverse transfer printing method to provide a security card having a primary image and a security image. The security image printing may occur before or after the YMCK printing. 1. A method of printing a visual security image for applying to a security card , comprising:receiving a visual security image to be printed;printing the visual security image onto a receiving layer of a dye receptive reverse transfer film by transferring overcoat material from an overcoat panel of a dye carrying film onto the receiving layer of the dye receptive reverse transfer film in a pattern, the pattern forming the visual security image.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein printing the visual security image onto the receiving layer comprises heating a print-head of a printer and applying pressure from the print-head to the overcoat panel claim 1 , the heat and pressure being sufficient to transfer desired portions of overcoat material from the overcoat panel onto the receiving layer to form the pattern.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein printing the visual security image onto the receiving layer comprises heating a print-head of a printer and applying pressure from the print-head to the overcoat panel claim 1 , the heat and pressure being sufficient to transfer desired portions of overcoat material and overcoat panel receiving ...

Display panel, manufacturing method thereof, and transfer printing device

The present disclosure provides a display panel, a manufacturing method thereof, and a transfer printing device. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one groove is defined in a transfer printing plate of the transfer printing device, through holes corresponding to blind holes can be formed in an area corresponding to the grooves, thereby preventing blocking effect of an original alignment film on light passing through the blind holes, increasing light transmittance of the blind holes, and improving an overall performance of devices with the blind holes.

IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD

An image forming system capable of performing foil stamping printing, which appropriately selects a color of a toner used as an adhesive on the basis of setting regarding the foil stamping printing, is provided. The image forming system includes an image former, a processor, and a foil transfer. The image former has a plurality of imaging units that form an image by toners of different colors. The processor is capable of receiving various types of setting regarding the foil stamping printing, and selects an image formation color, which is a color to be used for forming a foil stamping image, on the basis of the received setting. The foil transfer transfers a foil on the foil stamping image, which is formed by the image former, by using the toner of a color corresponding to the image formation color selected by the processor. 1. An image forming system for performing foil stamping printing , comprising:an image former comprising a plurality of imaging units that form an image by toners of different colors;a hardware processor that is capable of receiving various types of setting regarding the foil stamping printing, and selects an image formation color, which is a color to be used for forming a foil stamping image being the image by the toners, on the basis of the received setting; anda foil transfer that transfers a foil on the foil stamping image, which is formed by the image former, by using the toner of a color corresponding to the image formation color selected by the hardware processor.2. The image forming system according to claim 1 , wherein the image former forms the foil stamping image on the basis of image data obtained by replacing a color used in image data to be used for forming the foil stamping image with the image formation color selected by the hardware processor.3. The image forming system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of imaging units include an imaging unit for forming an image by the toner of a transparent color claim 1 , andthe ...

INK FILM CONSTRUCTIONS

An ink film construction comprising: (a) a printing substrate; and (b) at least one ink film, fixedly adhered to a top surface of the printing substrate, the ink film having an upper film surface distal to the top surface of the substrate, wherein a surface concentration of nitrogen at the upper film surface exceeds a bulk concentration of nitrogen within the film, the bulk concentration measured at a depth of at least 30 nanometers below the upper film surface, and wherein a ratio of the surface concentration to the bulk concentration is at least 1.1 to 1. 1111-. (canceled)112. A printing system for printing upon fibrous substrate , the fibrous substrate selected from the group consisting of an uncoated fibrous printing substrate and a commodity coated fibrous printing substrate , the printing system comprising:a. an intermediate transfer member (ITM) having a silicone release layer;b. a quantity of a water-based ink formulation comprising (i) a solvent containing water and, optionally, a co-solvent, said water constituting at least 8 wt. % of the formulation; (ii) at least one colorant dispersed or at least partly dissolved within said solvent, said colorant constituting at least 1 wt. % of the formulation; and (iii) an organic polymeric resin having an average molecular weight of at least 8,000 which is dispersed or at least partially dissolved within said solvent, the resin constituting 6 to 40 wt. % of the formulation, the ink formulation providing at least one of a first ink-formulation feature and a second ink-formulation feature,c. ink-jet printing heads configured to deposit liquid droplets of the water-based ink formulation onto the ITM release layer; and i. according to the first ink-dot-construction feature, each ink dot of the plurality is fixedly adhered to a top substrate surface of the fibrous printing substrate;', 'ii. according to the second ink-dot-construction feature, each ink dot of the plurality contains at least one colorant dispersed in an ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MICRO-TRANSFER-PRINTING

In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed. 1. (canceled)2. A method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate by micro-transfer printing , the method comprising:providing the semiconductor device formed on a native substrate;contacting a top surface of the semiconductor device with a conformable transfer device having a contact surface, wherein contact between the contact surface and the top surface of the semiconductor device at least temporarily binds the semiconductor device to the conformable transfer device;separating the semiconductor device from the native substrate such that the contact surface of the conformable transfer device has the semiconductor device disposed thereon with the semiconductor device released from the native substrate;contacting the semiconductor device disposed on the contact surface with the receiving surface of the destination substrate; andheating the transfer device and separating the contact surface of the conformable transfer device from the semiconductor device, thereby micro-transfer printing the semiconductor device onto the receiving surface of the destination substrate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the heat is provided by a heating element.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the heating element is disposed on a side of the destination substrate opposite the receiving surface.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the heating element a non-contact thermal source that does not make direct physical contact with the destination ...

LASER TRANSFER PRINTING DEVICE AND METHOD

A laser transfer printing device and a laser transfer printing method are provided. The laser transfer printing device includes a laser, a beam expander, a beam splitter and a focusing module. The laser is configured to generate a laser beam. The beam expander is disposed on an optical path of the laser beam generated by the laser to expand the laser beam generated by the laser. The beam splitter is disposed on an optical path of the laser beam expanded by the beam expander to reflect the expanded laser beam to the focusing module. The focusing module is disposed on an optical path of the laser beam reflected by the beam splitter to focus the laser beam and project the focused laser beam to a predetermined transfer processing position. 1. A laser transfer printing device , comprising:a laser configured to generate a laser beam;a beam expander disposed on an optical path of the laser beam generated by the laser to expand the laser beam generated by the laser;a beam splitter disposed on an optical path of the laser beam expanded by the beam expander to reflect the expanded laser beam to a focusing module; andthe focusing module disposed on an optical path of the laser beam reflected by the beam splitter to focus the laser beam and project the focused laser beam to a predetermined transfer processing position.2. The laser transfer printing device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an imaging module configured to receive the laser beam reflected at the predetermined transfer processing position to obtain an image of the predetermined transfer processing position; anda display module configured to receive and display the image of the predetermined transfer processing position.3. The laser transfer printing device according to claim 2 , wherein the image displayed by the display module is an enlarged image of the predetermined transfer processing position.4. The laser transfer printing device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a light source pinhole disposed ...

Sublimation Over Print

Aspects are directed to printing a garment and include a method having steps of providing a fabric panel containing polyester, applying an ink layer to a first area of the fabric panel, curing the ink layer, and applying a sublimation dye to the first area and a different second area of the fabric panel. Application of the sublimation dye causes the first area and the second area to have different color saturations. Other aspects include a garment with a fabric panel containing polyester that has a first surface with a first area and a different second area. The garment also includes an ink layer on the first surface and located at the first area and a sublimation dye absorbed by a portion of the fabric panel at the second area and on a surface of the ink layer at the first area. 1. An article comprising:a first surface comprising a first area and a second area that is different than the first area, the first area and the second area including a material comprised of at least 50% polyester;an ink layer located at the first area on the first surface, the ink layer having an ink surface distal to the first surface; anda sublimation dye located at the second area and a portion of the first area, wherein the sublimation dye is at least partially absorbed by the material at the second area and is on at least the ink surface at the first area.2. The article of further comprising one or more additional ink layers located at the first area claim 1 , each of the one or more additional ink layers having an ink surface distal to the first surface.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the ink layer comprises a polyurethane-based ink.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the ink layer comprises a non-polyurethane-based ink.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the first area extends beyond a boundary of the second area.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the first surface comprises a first color saturation at the first area and a second color saturation at the second area that is ...

Universal Heat Press Machine

A universal heat press machine includes an adjustable supporting frame having, a main body, an actuating handle assembly, and a heat pressing assembly. The heat press assembly includes a first pressing member attaching on the actuating handle assembly, and a second pressing member suspendedly extending from a lower portion of the main body to define an operational space. When the heat pressing assembly is in a heat press position, an imprinting surface of the work piece is arranged to rest on the second pressing member while other parts of the work piece is allowed to temporarily accommodate in the operational space. The first pressing member is pivotally moved to bias against the second pressing member and the imprinting surface of the work piece for imprinting the graphics on the imprinting surface.

OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

An optoelectronic device. The device comprising: a silicon-on-insulator, SOI, wafer, the SOI wafer including a cavity and an input waveguide, the input waveguide being optically coupled into the cavity; and a mirror, located within the cavity and bonded to a bed thereof, the mirror including a reflector configured to reflect light received from the input waveguide in the SOI wafer. 1. An optoelectronic device , comprising:a silicon-on-insulator, SOI, wafer, the SOI wafer including a cavity and an input waveguide, the input waveguide being optically coupled into the cavity; anda mirror, located within the cavity and bonded to a bed thereof, the mirror including a reflector configured to reflect light received from the input waveguide in the SOI wafer.2. The optoelectronic device of claim 1 , wherein the mirror is a micro-mirror.3. The optoelectronic device of claim 1 , wherein the mirror is formed from silicon and the reflector is formed from a metal and faces the input waveguide.4. The optoelectronic device of claim 1 , wherein the device further comprises an underfill claim 1 , between the reflector and the bed of the cavity.5. The optoelectronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a layer of adhesive claim 1 , located between the mirror and the bed of the cavity.6. The optoelectronic device of claim 1 , further comprising an anti-reflective coating claim 1 , provided along one or more sidewalls and a bed of the cavity.7. The optoelectronic device of claim 1 , wherein the input waveguide is within a device layer of the SOI wafer.8. The optoelectronic device of claim 1 , wherein the input waveguide is configured to guide light along a guiding direction claim 1 , and a coupling interface between the input waveguide and the cavity is at an acute angle relative to the guiding direction.9. The optoelectronic device of claim 1 , wherein the cavity extends beyond an insulator layer of the SOI wafer and into a substrate layer thereof.10. The optoelectronic device of ...

VARIABLE TENSION AND/OR TRANSPORT SPEED RETRANSFER PRINTING PROCESS

Retransfer printing methods and systems are described where a variable stripping process is utilized while stripping all or a portion of the retransfer film (also known as intermediate transfer media) from the surface of a substrate. The variable stripping process includes stripping the retransfer film from different sections of the substrate surface while applying different tensions to the retransfer film and/or at different transport speeds of the retransfer film and the substrate. 1. A retransfer printing method for transferring a printed image from a retransfer film to a surface of a card , comprising:transporting the retransfer film together with the card past a transfer mechanism at a transfer station to adhere the retransfer film containing the printed image to the surface of the card; and stripping all or a portion of the retransfer film from a first portion of the surface of the card while a first tension is applied to the retransfer film and/or while transporting the retransfer film and the card at a first speed; and', 'stripping all or a portion of the retransfer film from a second portion of the surface of the card while a second tension is applied to the retransfer film and/or while transporting the retransfer film and the card at a second speed;', 'wherein the first tension differs from the second tension, and the first speed differs from the second speed., 'stripping all or a portion of the retransfer film from the surface of the card at a stripping station so that the printed image remains on the surface, wherein stripping all or a portion of the retransfer film from the surface includes2. The retransfer printing method of claim 1 , wherein the surface is a rear surface of the card claim 1 , the first portion of the surface includes a signature panel claim 1 , and the second portion of the surface includes a depression located opposite the backside of an integrated circuit chip.3. The retransfer printing method of claim 2 , further comprising:after ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING A TRANSFER LAYER OF A TRANSFER FILM ONTO A SUBSTRATE

A printing device, in particular offset printing device, for transferring a transfer ply of a transfer film to a substrate, 1. A printing device , for transferring a transfer ply of a transfer film to a substrate ,wherein the printing device has a first printing unit, which has a first transfer unit comprising a transfer cylinder with a transfer medium and a first substrate cylinder,wherein the first transfer unit of the first printing unit is designed in such a way that a first adhesion promoter is transferred from the transfer medium to a first region of the surface of the substrate.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. The printing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe transfer medium comprises a carrier plate, which comprises or consists of polyester, and/or metal.8. The printing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe transfer medium has an outer layer which comprises or consists of a photopolymer.9. (canceled)10. The printing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe transfer medium comprises at least one first motif having a grid width of at most 150 lpi.11. The printing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe transfer medium, has a hardness in the range of from 50 Shore A to 80 Shore A.12. (canceled)13. The printing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe transfer medium, has a surface roughness, in the range of from 0.05 μm to 1 μm.14. The printing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe printing device has a second printing unit.15. The printing device according to claim 14 , whereinthe second printing unit has a second transfer unit comprising a pressing cylinder with a pressing blanket and a second substrate cylinder, wherein the second transfer unit is designed in such a way that the transfer ply is applied, from the pressing blanket, to the substrate with the first adhesion promoter transferred in the first region.16. The printing device according to claim 15 , whereinthe pressing blanket has a hardness in the range ...

TAPE DRIVE AND METHOD

A method of operating a transfer printer configured to transfer ink from a printer ribbon to a substrate which is transported along a predetermined substrate path adjacent to the printer. The printer comprises a tape drive comprising two tape drive motors, two tape spool supports on which said spools of ribbon may be mounted, each spool being drivable by a respective one of said motors. The printer further comprises a printhead being displaceable towards and away from the predetermined substrate path and being arranged to, during printing, contact one side of the ribbon to press an opposite side of the ribbon into contact with a substrate on the predetermined substrate path, and a printing surface. The printer further comprises a controller configured to control the tape drive to transport ribbon between the first and second ribbon spools. The method comprises controlling the tape drive to perform a ribbon movement in which ribbon is transported between first and second ribbon spools along a ribbon path, the ribbon path having a first length during a first part of said ribbon movement, and a second length during a second part of said ribbon movement, a transition from the first length to the second length being caused by a displacement of the printhead with respect to the printing surface, wherein control of at least one of the tape drive motors is based upon data indicative of the first and second lengths. 1. A method of operating a transfer printer configured to transfer ink from a printer ribbon to a substrate which is transported along a predetermined substrate path adjacent to the printer , the printer comprising:a tape drive comprising two tape drive motors, two tape spool supports on which said spools of ribbon may be mounted, each spool being drivable by a respective one of said motors;a printhead being displaceable towards and away from the predetermined substrate path and being arranged to, during printing, contact one side of the ribbon to press an ...

METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING AND/OR FIXATING A PRINT ON(TO) A SUBSTRATE IN A DEVICE FOR TRANSFER AND/OR FIXATION

A method for transferring and/or fixating a print on(to) a substrate includes feeding a substrate through a device for transfer and/or fixation for the purpose of transferring thereto and/or fixating thereon a print, where the substrate has been provided or is provided with a number of basic colours and optional dilutions thereof, comparing the basic colours and the optional dilutions thereof of the substrate to registered verification basic colours and optional dilutions thereof, and approving or not approving the substrate on the basis thereof, and/or comparing basic colours and optional dilutions thereof of a print paper, to be fed through with the substrate with a print to be transferred and said basic colours and optional dilutions thereof to registered print basic colours and optional dilutions thereof, and approving or not approving the print paper on the basis thereof. 1. A method for transferring and/or fixating a print on(to) a substrate in a device for transfer and/or fixation , comprising:a) feeding a substrate through a device for transfer and/or fixation for the purpose of transferring thereto and/or fixating thereon a print, wherein the substrate has been provided or is provided with a number of basic colours and dilutions thereof;and at least one of:b) comparing the basic colours and the dilutions thereof of the substrate to registered verification basic colours and dilutions thereof before and/or after step a), and approving or not approving the substrate on the basis thereof, andc) comparing basic colours and dilutions thereof of a print paper, to be fed through with the substrate in step a), with a print to be transferred and said basic colours and dilutions thereof to registered print basic colours and dilutions thereof before step a), and approving or not approving the print paper on the basis thereof.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the basic colours and dilutions thereof in step a) have been or are provided on an edge claim 1 , ...

PRINTING TRANSFERABLE COMPONENTS USING MICROSTRUCTURED ELASTOMERIC SURFACES WITH PRESSURE MODULATED REVERSIBLE ADHESION

In a method of printing a transferable component, a stamp including an elastomeric post having three-dimensional relief features protruding from a surface thereof is pressed against a component on a donor substrate with a first pressure that is sufficient to mechanically deform the relief features and a region of the post between the relief features to contact the component over a first contact area. The stamp is retracted from the donor substrate such that the component is adhered to the stamp. The stamp including the component adhered thereto is pressed against a receiving substrate with a second pressure that is less than the first pressure to contact the component over a second contact area that is smaller than the first contact area. The stamp is then retracted from the receiving substrate to delaminate the component from the stamp and print the component onto the receiving substrate. Related apparatus and stamps are also discussed. 1. An elastomeric stamp , comprising:a deformable elastomeric layer including a post protruding therefrom, the post having an elastomeric surface configured for contact with a transferable component, wherein the elastomeric surface includes a plurality of three-dimensional relief features protruding therefrom, wherein at least a portion of the relief features and a region of the post between the relief features are mechanically deformed when the post is pressed against a transferable component at a first pressure so that the post contacts the transferable component over a first contact area, and wherein the post contacts the transferable component over a second contact area smaller than the first contact area when the post is pressed against the transferable component at a second pressure less than the first pressure.2. The stamp of claim 1 , wherein ones of the plurality of relief features are spaced apart from one another on the surface at a distance sufficient such that a region of the surface therebetween is deformable to ...

Machine and method for marking articles

The present invention relates to a machine for marking articles, comprising a marking head suitable for applying a marking force on an article along a marking axis. The marking head comprises a carriage movable in translation along the marking axis and along a transverse axis, which is perpendicular to the marking axis (X 10 ). The marking head also comprises a first roller and a second roller carried by the carriage, rotatable respectively around a first axis and a second axis each located in a plane perpendicular to the marking axis. The rollers are capable of alternately marking the same article or two successive articles, depending on movements of the carriage. The invention also relates to a method for marking articles.

Breathable heat transfer label

Technologies are generally provided for textile items with breathable heat transfer labels. In some examples, a reversed design of a label may be printed onto a surface of a carrier using a water-based or solvent-based ink. A layer of a thermoplastic adhesive may be applied onto the surface of the carrier with the reversed design and a predefined pattern of holes may be laser-drilled into the carrier through the thermoplastic adhesive to avoid appearance of burn marks on an external surface of the label in the completed product. The carrier may be onto a garment or textile item by affixing the thermoplastic adhesive onto a surface of the garment and activating the thermoplastic adhesive. The carrier may then be removed revealing the design of the label with laser-drilled holes on the garment or textile item.

Equipment for decorating a section

Equipment for decorating a section, comprising: a cavity filled with a material having a melting temperature corresponding to the temperature suitable for transferring the decorative materials; and a flexible die formed by a resiliently deformable conical casing having an inlet cross-section larger than the cross-section of the section to be decorated and an outlet cross-section smaller than the cross-section of the section to be decorated, said die being surrounded by the melted material and connected to two opposing surfaces of the above-mentioned cavity in order to form a leakproof through-duct.

THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A METAL LAYER AND A PROTECTIVE COATING LAYER

A method for introducing a reflective and/or diffractive metallic variable and/or non-variable image to a substrate by use of thermal transfer printing includes simultaneously transferring a defined portion of each of a protective coating layer, a metal layer, and an adhesive layer from a carrier film of a transfer ribbon to the substrate by applying heat to the transfer ribbon. The defined portions of the metal layer and the protective coating layer are adhered to the substrate using the adhesive layer. Subsequent to transferring the protective coating layer, the metal layer, and the adhesive layer, durability is provided to the metal layer by cross-linking the protective coating layer that is over the metal layer by exposing the protective coating layer to a radiation source after the defined portions of the protective coating layer, the metal layer, and the adhesive layer are transferred from the carrier film. 1. A method of introducing one or more of a reflective or diffractive metallic image to a substrate by use of thermal transfer printing , the method comprising:simultaneously transferring a defined portion of each of a protective coating layer, a metal layer, and an adhesive layer from a carrier film of a thermal transfer ribbon to the substrate by applying heat to the thermal transfer ribbon;adhering the defined portions of the metal layer and the protective coating layer that were transferred to the substrate using the adhesive layer; andsubsequent to transferring the defined portions of the protective coating layer, the metal layer, and the adhesive layer, providing durability to the defined portion of the metal layer that is transferred to the substrate by cross-linking the defined portion of the protective coating layer that is over the defined portion of the metal layer by exposing the protective layer assembly to a radiation source after the defined portions of the protective coating layer, the metal layer, and the adhesive layer are transferred from ...

CONTAMINANT CONTROL PROCESS IN A RETRANSFER CARD PRINTER

A retransfer printing process that prevents dust and other contaminants from becoming statically or otherwise attached to the transfer layer of the retransfer film and/or to the print ribbon used to print on the retransfer film. In the described process, some or all of the unused retransfer film is rewound back onto the retransfer film supply and/or some or all of the unused print ribbon is rewound onto the print ribbon supply, for example until the next print job is submitted. 1. A contaminant control process in a retransfer card printer having a print ribbon provided from a print ribbon supply and a retransfer film provided from a retransfer film supply , the contaminant control process comprising:printing an image onto the retransfer film using the print ribbon thereby generating a used section of the print ribbon;thereafter transferring the printed image from the retransfer film onto a surface of a card thereby generating a used section of the retransfer film; andrewinding the retransfer film onto the retransfer film supply up to at least the location of the used section of the retransfer film and/or rewinding the print ribbon on the print ribbon supply up to at least the location of the used section of the print ribbon.2. The contaminant control process of claim 1 , comprising rewinding the retransfer film onto the retransfer film supply up to at least the location of the used section of the retransfer film.3. The contaminant control process of claim 2 , comprising rewinding the print ribbon on the print ribbon supply up to at least the location of the used section of the print ribbon.4. The contaminant control process of claim 1 , further comprising printing an index mark onto the retransfer film separate from the printed image.5. The contaminant control process of claim 4 , comprising printing the index mark adjacent to another index mark on the retransfer film.6. The contaminant control process of claim 4 , comprising printing the index mark onto the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MAKING DIGITAL IMAGE TRANSFER THERMOFORMED OBJECTS

A method and system is provided for forming a three-dimensional image and, more particularly, for making three-dimensional digital image transfer thermoformed objects on, e.g., generic molds. The system comprises a computer infrastructure operable to receive images of a subject. display the images, stitch together the images to form a single image, adjust portions of the images or single image to compensate for deformation during thermoforming of the single image, register the single image with points on a mold, and print the single image. 1. A computer program product comprising a computer usable storage medium having readable program code embodied in the storage medium , the computer program product includes at least one component operable to:receive images of a subject;stitch together the images to form a single image;compress portions of the single image to compensate for deformation during thermoforming of the single image;register the single image on a mold;store a matrix of the mold; andprint the registered single image by a dye sublimation printer.2. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the matrix includes registration marks for orienting features of the single image.3. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the mold includes customized features.4. The computer program product of claim 3 , wherein the customized features are captured by a pin sculpture device.5. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the portions of the single image are compressed to about 50% to 60%.6. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the images comprise a frontal view and side views.7. The computer program product of claim 6 , wherein the side views are taken at about a 30 degree angle from the frontal view.8. The computer program product of claim 1 , further comprising the at least one component operable to best-fit match the single image and the mold.9. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the dye sublimation printer is a ...

PRINTING MACHINE, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND PRINTING METHOD

A printing machine () according to the present invention includes a rotatable pattern roll () and a rotatable transfer roll () configured to transfer ink (K) transferred from the pattern roll () to a to-be-printed object (S). The transfer roll () moves while rotating. For example, the transfer roll () moves in any period of time before the ink (K) is transferred from the transfer roll () to the to-be-printed object (S), after the ink (K) is transferred from the transfer roll () to the to-be-printed object (S), and when the ink (K) is in contact with both the transfer roll () and the to-be-printed object (S). 112-. (canceled)13. A the printing machine , comprising:a rotatable pattern roll; anda rotatable transfer roll configured to transfer ink transferred from the pattern roll to a to-be-printed object, when the to-be-printed object is relatively conveyed relative to the transfer roll in a direction in which the protrusion of the to-be-printed object approaches the transfer roll after the transfer roll transfers the ink to the to-be-printed object, the transfer roll moves away from the to-be-printed object while rotating; or', 'when the to-be-printed object is relatively conveyed relative to the transfer roll in a direction in which the protrusion of the to-be-printed object moves away from the transfer roll in a position where the to-be-printed object is out of contact with the transfer roll, the transfer roll moves to the to-be-printed object while rotating and transfers the ink to the to-be-printed object., 'wherein in relative conveyance of the to-be-printed object relative to the printing machine, the to-be-printed object including a protrusion14. The printing machine of claim 13 , whereinthe transfer roll moves in a time when the ink is in contact with both the transfer roll and the to-be-printed object.15. The printing machine of claim 13 , whereinthe transfer roll transfers the ink to the to-be-printed object by pressing the to-be-printed object against a to ...

TRANSFER APPARATUS AND TRANSFER METHOD

To peel off a transfer film varying in easy-to-peel according to the temperature of a recording medium (temperature of an adhesion surface) with a suitable peeling tension and to suppress the occurrence of peeling residues, in a transfer apparatus for nipping a transfer film and recording medium K with a transfer roller and transfer platen to form an image on the recording medium, the temperature of the card K is detected by detecting an environmental temperature outside the apparatus, and the peeling tension (transfer film wind torque) required for peeling off the transfer film from the card K subjected to transfer is changed corresponding to the card temperature. Further, in the case of performing backside transfer subsequently to frontside transfer, since the card temperature is high, the peeling tension in backside transfer is set to be lower than the peeling tension in frontside transfer. 1. A transfer apparatus for bringing a heating member and a transfer platen into press-contact with each other via a transfer film and transferring an image formed on the transfer film to a recording medium , comprising:an image transfer section, having the heating member and the transfer platen, configured to be able to shift between an actuation position in which the heating member and the transfer platen are brought into press-contact with each other and a retracted position in which the heating member and the transfer platen are separated;a recording medium transport device transporting the recoding medium;a peeling member disposed on a downstream side in a transfer film transport direction in image transfer by the image transfer section to peel off the transfer film from the recording medium;a transfer film transport device transporting the transfer film on the downstream side of the peeling member in the transfer film transport direction in image transfer; anda control device for controlling the transfer film transport means device to change a peeling tension of the ...

Powder build material handling

Disclosed is a powder build material handling system for a three-dimensional printer. The system comprises a delivery system. The delivery system is to carry powder build material in a flow of gas from a powder build material supply. The delivery system is to filter the flow of gas to separate the powder build material from the flow of gas. The delivery system is to direct the filtered flow of gas to the powder build material supply to form a closed system.

Print finishing method and corresponding device

A print finishing method, including feeding sheet-type printing products, laminating, coating and foil-stamping, with the steps being carried out in treatment modules and the printing product (D) to be finished being first detected and aligned in every treatment module. Also, a print finishing machine for sheet-type printing products (D), with a sheet-conveying system ( 11 ); a laminating device for laminating the printing product (D) with a laminating film; a coating device for coating the printing product (D) with a coat, and a foil-stamping device for transferring a transfer layer which adheres to a carrier film onto the printing product (D) in places intended to be imprinted. The laminating device ( 2 ), the coating device ( 3 ) and the foil-stamping device ( 4 ) each contain at least one section of the conveying system ( 11 ) and the sections of the conveying system are suction feedboards ( 21, 31, 41 ).

PROCESS OF ORNAMENTATION OF ELASTIC ELEMENT FOR FOOTWEAR, AND FOOTWEAR ARTICLE

An elastic element of a footwear article having thereon a transfer pattern applied thereto by a pattern transfer process, wherein said elastic element is elongate and formed from a polymeric or rubberized material and is sized and arranged such that the elastic element is substantially flexible and elastic so as to allow for substantial flexion when in use and during ambulation of the person; and wherein said transfer pattern is maintained upon said flexing of said elastic element of said of said footwear article. 1. An elastic element of a footwear article having an outer surface and having thereon a transfer pattern applied thereto by a pattern transfer process , wherein said elastic element is elongate and formed from a polymeric or rubberized material and is sized and arranged such that the elastic element is substantially flexible and elastic so as to allow for substantial flexion when in use; and wherein integrity between said outer surface of the elastic element and said transfer pattern is maintained upon flexing of said elastic element of said footwear article in use.2. An elastic element of a footwear article according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic element is an elongate foot engagement element claim 1 , said foot engagement element having outer surface with said transfer pattern applied thereto claim 1 , said foot engagement element comprising:two elongate portions each having a first surface for engagement with at least the upper surface of the foot of a user, and a second surface opposed to the first surface, and wherein the two elongate portions have a first end each of which converge at a first end of the foot engagement element, and wherein the elongate portions diverge at a second end thereof;wherein said foot engagement element is formed from a polymeric material having elastic properties such that upon flexing of the foot engagement element the foot engagement element elastically is deformable and flexurally resilient so as to return to an ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REVERSE OFFSET PRINTING

The present specification describes a reverse offset printing apparatus and a method. 1. A reverse offset printing apparatus comprising:a blanket roll;a coating unit provided to coat a printing composition on the blanket roll;a cliché roll that includes an uneven unit provided to form a pattern by being in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the blanket roll, and removing part of the printing composition coated on the blanket roll;a cliché roll cleaning unit provided to clean the uneven unit of the cliché roll while the cliché roll removes part of the printing composition coated on the blanket roll, which includes a cleaning solution injection unit and a vacuum suction unit; anda printed unit equipped with a printed material, and provided to transfer the printing composition pattern on the blanket roll to the printed material.2. (canceled)3. The reverse offset printing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blanket roll is disposed at a place where the outer peripheral surface borders each of the cliché roll and the printed material installed on the printed unit claim 1 , which is also a place where coating is carried out by the coating unit.4. The reverse offset printing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blanket roll is disposed to be movable between a place where coating is carried out by the coating unit claim 1 , and a place where the outer peripheral surface borders each of the cliché roll and the printed material installed on the printed unit.5. The reverse offset printing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blanket roll is disposed to be movable between a place where coating is carried out by the coating unit claim 1 , a place where the outer peripheral surface borders the cliché roll claim 1 , and a place where the outer peripheral surface borders the printed material installed on the printed unit.6. The reverse offset printing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blanket roll is disposed to be movable between a place where the outer peripheral surface ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING RELIEFS ON SUBSTRATES

A method and system for producing reliefs on substrates by digital inkjet printing of drops of a relief material which is deposited on localized areas of the surface of a substrate to obtain a relief surface with a relief determined by the relief material deposited, a coating sheet being incorporated over the relief material deposited, which conforms to said relief surface, the coating sheet being fixed by gluing by means of a glue which is applied together or in combination with the relief material. 1. A method for producing reliefs on substrates comprising:applying, by digital inkjet printing, drops of a relief material which is deposited on localized areas of a surface of a substrate to obtain a relief surface with a relief determined by the relief material deposited;incorporating a coating sheet over the relief material deposited, which conforms to said relief surface, the coating sheet being fixed gluing by means of a glue which is applied together or in combination with the relief material.2. The method for producing reliefs on substrates according to claim 1 , wherein the relief material and the glue are applied on the coating sheet claim 1 , to incorporate the coating sheet claim 1 , with said application materials being deposited on the coating sheet claim 1 , over the substrate.3. The method for producing reliefs on substrates according to claim 1 , wherein the relief material and the glue are applied on the substrate claim 1 , the coating sheet being incorporated on the surface determined by said application materials deposited on the substrate.4. The method for producing reliefs on substrates according to claim 1 , wherein the relief material and the glue are partially applied on the substrate and partially on the coating sheet.5. The method for producing reliefs on substrates according to claim 1 , wherein the relief material and the glue are applied together by means of the same inkjet pass.6. The method for producing reliefs on substrates according to ...

Heat transfer device

In a heat transfer device, a holder holds a presser such that a portion of the presser protrudes downward. At a position where a holding portion of the holder that is holding the presser is above an inspection surface, a first height at which a foil transfer tool collides against the inspection surface is measured. At a position where the holding portion of the holder is outward of the inspection surface and a portion of a bottom end of the holder other than the holding portion is above the inspection surface, a second height at which the foil transfer tool collides against the inspection surface is measured. If a difference between the first height and the second height is smaller than a predetermined difference, it is determined that the holder is not holding the presser.

Method for producing pressure-responsive particles, method for producing printed material, method for producing sheet for producing printed material, and pressure-responsive particles

A method for producing pressure-responsive particles includes: adding an aggregating agent and a dispersion containing silica particles to a dispersion containing composite resin particles containing a styrene-based resin including a styrene compound and a vinyl monomer other than the styrene compound as polymer components and a (meth)acrylic acid ester-based resin including a (meth)acrylic acid ester compound as a polymer component to cause aggregation so as to form aggregated particles; and heating and fusing the aggregated particles to form pressure-responsive particles. The amount of the silica particles added by the dispersion containing the silica particles is 0.5 mass % or more and 10 mass % or less relative to a total mass of the composite resin particles. The mass ratio of the styrene-based resin to the (meth)acrylic acid ester-based resin in the pressure-responsive particles is from 80:20 to 20:80. A difference between the lowest glass transition temperature and the highest glass transition temperature of resins contained in the pressure-responsive particles is 30° C. or more.

Decal Printing Paper For Ceramics

A decal printing paper for ceramic surfaces has a base paper coated with a water-soluble release layer, an image transfer layer made of liquid cover coat with glass/ceramic flux added, and a printed image layer. The glass/ceramic flux contains glass frit with a relatively low melting point to provide a one-step printing paper with a glass/ceramic flux that delivers the required adhesion, as well as reducing the firing temperature. Optionally, additional layers (e.g., a pigment layer) can be included for use on clear glass or other substrates of various colors. 1. A method for applying an image to the surface of a ceramic object comprising:providing a decal printing paper having:(a) a base paper;(b) a water-soluble release layer coating the base paper; and(c) an image transfer layer made from liquid cover coat and glass/ceramic flux, said glass/ceramic flux containing glass frit with a melting point of about 1150° to 1750° F.;printing an image on the decal printing paper in a single pass using a laser printer with inorganic pigment toners to create a printed image layer;immersing the decal printing paper in water to release the image transfer layer and printed image layer from the base paper;applying the image transfer layer and printed image layer to the surface of the ceramic object; andheating the ceramic object to a temperature sufficient to evaporate/oxidize organic materials in the image transfer layer and melt the flux and glass frit, thereby adhering the printed image to the ceramic surface.2. The method of wherein the glass frit comprises low lead oxide glass.3. The method of wherein the image transfer layer further comprises a ceramic pigment.4. The method of wherein the image transfer layer is on top of the water-soluble release layer of the decal printing paper claim 1 , and the printed image layer is on top of the image transfer layer.5. A method for applying an image to the surface of an object comprising:providing a decal printing paper having:(d) a ...

X-RAY DETECTOR HAVING DRIVER MICRO INTEGRATED CHIPS PRINTED ON PHOTODIODE LAYER

Provided are an X-ray detector including a plurality of pixel driving micro integrated chips separately fabricated from a photodiode layer and printed on the photodiode layer and a method for manufacturing the X-ray detector. The X-ray detector may include a photodiode layer and a driver layer. The photodiode layer may include a plurality of photodiodes and be configured to receive X-ray that have passed through a target object and convert the received X-ray to electric signals. The driver layer may be formed on the photodiode layer and include a plurality of micro driving integrated chips each coupled to two or more photodiodes in the photodiode layer. The plurality of pixel driving integrated chips may be manufactured separately from the photodiode layer and printed on the photodiode layer using a micro-transfer printing method. 1. An X-ray detector comprising:a photodiode layer including a plurality of photodiodes and configured to receive X-ray that have passed through a target object and convert the received X-ray to electric signals; anda driver layer formed on the photodiode layer and including a plurality of micro driving integrated chips each coupled to two or more photodiodes in the photodiode layer,wherein the plurality of pixel driving integrated chips is manufactured separately from the photodiode layer and attached on the photodiode layer.2. The X-ray detector of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pixel driving integrated chips is printed on the photodiode layer using a micro-transfer printing method.3. The X-ray detector of claim 1 , wherein each one of the plurality of pixel driving integrated chips is coupled to two or more photodiodes in the photodiode layer and controls the coupled photodiodes.4. The X-ray detector of claim 3 , wherein each one of the plurality of pixel driving integrated chips is coupled to four photodiodes.5. The X-ray detector of claim 4 , wherein each one of the plurality of pixel driving integrated chips includes:a timing ...

TRANSFER APPARATUS AND TRANSFER METHOD

It is aimed to provide a technique enabling a roller member to press a plate body with a uniform and stable pressing force. A transfer roller configured to come into contact with a blanket BL and press the blanket BL against a substrate SB is rotatably supported by a pair of supports on opposite end parts thereof. Supporting angles configured to support a rotary shaft of the transfer roller are supported movably upward and downward by linear guides and biased upwardly by biasing portions . Displacements of the supporting angles by biasing forces are restrained at a predetermined height by stoppers , and the posture of the transfer roller (inclination of the rotary shaft) when the transfer roller approaches the blanket BL from below is controlled. Restraint by the stoppers is released when the blanket BL is pressed against the substrate SB and a constant pressing force is applied to the blanket BL by the biasing forces. 1. A transfer apparatus , comprising:a first holder which holds a first plate body in a horizontal posture with a lower surface open;a second holder which holds a second plate body with an upper surface of the second plate body proximately facing the lower surface of the first plate body and with a lower surface of a central part of the second plate body open, the central part of the second plate body facing the first plate body at the upper surface side, by holding a peripheral edge part of the second plate body; anda presser which presses the second plate body against the first plate body by pushing up the central part of the second plate body, whereinthe presser includes: a roller member extending in an axial direction along the lower surface of the second plate body;an elevating member provided with a pair of supports for supporting opposite end parts of the roller member in the axial direction;an elevating mechanism which raises and lowers the elevating member, thereby moves the roller member between a pressing position where an upper end of the ...

TRANSFER APPARATUS AND TRANSFER METHOD

It is aimed to suppress the influence of a positional deviation occurring in bringing two plate bodies aligned in advance into contact in a transfer apparatus for bringing two plate bodies into contact by pressing by a roller member. Alignment mechanisms are mounted on a main frame and an alignment stage is mounted on the alignment mechanisms A lower stage block a transfer roller block and a roller travel driver are placed via a detachable stage on the alignment stage A positional relationship between a blanket BL held on a lower stage and a transfer roller for pushing up the blanket BL does not vary by an alignment adjustment. Thus, the influence of a positional deviation, a magnitude of which changes according to the amount of deflection of the blanket BL, can be suppressed. 1. A transfer apparatus , comprising:a first holder which holds a first plate body in a horizontal posture with a lower surface open;a second holder which holds a second plate body with an upper surface of the second plate body proximately facing the lower surface of the first plate body and with a lower surface of a central part of the second plate body open, the central part of the second plate body facing the first plate body at the upper surface side, by holding a peripheral edge part of the second plate body;a presser which includes a roller member extending in an axial direction along the lower surface of the second plate body and a pressing mechanism which moves the roller member in a moving direction orthogonal to the axial direction while pressing the second plate body against the first plate body by bringing the roller member into contact with the lower surface of the second plate body; andan alignment device which includes a base part which supports the second holder and the presser and aligns the first plate body and the second plate body by integrally moving the second holder and the presser relatively with respect to the first holder by a horizontal movement of the base part.2. ...

MODULE STRUCTURES WITH COMPONENT ON SUBSTRATE POST

A module structure comprises a patterned substrate having a substrate surface and comprising a substrate post protruding from the substrate surface. A component is disposed on the substrate post. The component has a component top side and a component bottom side opposite the component top side. The component bottom side is disposed on the substrate post. The component extends over at least one edge of the substrate post. One or more component electrodes are disposed on the component. 1. A module structure , comprising:a patterned substrate having a substrate surface and comprising a substrate post protruding from the substrate surface; anda component disposed on the substrate post, the component having a component top side and a component bottom side opposite the component top side, the component bottom side disposed on the substrate post, the component extending over at least one edge of the substrate post; andone or more component electrodes disposed on the component.2. The module structure of claim 1 , wherein the one or more component electrodes comprise (i) a component top electrode disposed on the component top side claim 1 , (ii) a component bottom electrode disposed on the component bottom side claim 1 , or (iii) both (i) and (ii).3. The module structure of claim 1 , comprising a cavity formed or disposed in or on the patterned substrate claim 1 , the cavity having a cavity floor and one or more cavity walls claim 1 , and wherein the substrate post is disposed on the cavity floor.4. The module structure of claim 3 , wherein the one or more cavity walls are formed on the patterned substrate.5. The module structure of claim 3 , comprising a cap disposed over the cavity.6. The module structure of claim 5 , wherein the cavity walls are formed on the patterned substrate and adhered to the cap with adhesive.7. The module structure of claim 5 , wherein the cap comprises a broken or separated cap tether.8. The module structure of claim 3 , comprising two or more ...

PRINTING COMPONENTS TO SUBSTRATE POSTS

A method of printing comprises providing a component source wafer comprising components, a transfer device, and a patterned substrate. The patterned substrate comprises substrate posts that extend from a surface of the patterned substrate. Components are picked up from the component source wafer by adhering the components to the transfer device. One or more of the picked-up components are printed to the patterned substrate by disposing each of the one or more picked-up components onto one of the substrate posts, thereby providing one or more printed components in a printed structure. 1. A method of printing , comprising:providing a component source wafer comprising components, a transfer device, and a patterned substrate, wherein the patterned substrate comprises substrate posts that extend from a surface of the patterned substrate;picking up the components from the component source wafer by adhering the components to the transfer device; andprinting one or more of the picked-up components to the patterned substrate by disposing each of the one or more picked-up components onto one of the substrate posts, thereby providing one or more printed components in a printed structure.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more of the picked-up components is a first picked-up component and one or more of the picked-up components other than the one or more first picked-up components is a second picked-up component and the method comprises moving the transfer device relative to the patterned substrate and printing to the patterned substrate by disposing each of the one or more second picked-up components onto one of the substrate posts.3. The method of claim 2 , comprising:moving the transfer device relative to the patterned substrate after printing the first picked-up components; andprinting the second picked-up components to the patterned substrate without picking up any components additional to the first and second picked-up components.4. The method of claim ...

Cavity structures

A cavity structure comprises a cavity substrate comprising a substrate surface, one or more cavity walls extending from the substrate surface, a cap disposed on the one or more cavity walls, and at least a portion of a module tether physically attached to the cavity substrate. The cavity substrate, the cap, and the one or more cavity walls form a cavity enclosing a volume, for example enclosing a vacuum, air, an added gas, or a liquid. The cavity structure can be a micro-transfer printable structure provided on a cavity structure source wafer. A plurality of cavity structures can be disposed on a destination substrate, for example by transfer printing, dry contact printing, or micro-transfer printing.

FILM

[Problem] To provide a film that has excellent water solubility which changes little over time even when the film touches a chemical, a package and a liquid transfer printing film each using the film and a liquid transfer printing method using the liquid transfer printing film. 2. The film according to claim 1 , wherein a proportion of the structural unit of formula (1) in the hydroxymethyl group-containing vinyl alcohol-based polymer is 0.1 to 30 mol %.3. The film according to claim 1 , wherein a proportion of the structural unit of formula (1) in the hydroxymethyl group-containing vinyl alcohol-based polymer is 2 to 10 mol %.4. The film according to claim 1 , wherein the saponification degree of the hydroxymethyl group-containing vinyl alcohol-based polymer is from 95 to 99.9 mol %.5. The film according to claim 1 , wherein the film is a chemical packaging film.6. The film according to claim 1 , wherein the film is a base film suitable for liquid transfer printing.7. A package comprising a chemical packaged in the film according to .8. The package according to claim 7 , wherein the chemical is an agricultural chemical or a detergent.9. A liquid transfer printing film obtained by printing on a surface of the film according to .10. A liquid transfer printing method claim 6 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00009', 'claim 9'}, 'floating the liquid transfer printing film according to on a surface of a liquid with the printed surface facing upwards; and'}pushing an object to be printed into the floating liquid transfer printing film from above. The present invention relates to a film containing a hydroxymethyl group-containing vinyl alcohol-based polymer having a 1,3-diol structure, a package and a liquid transfer printing film each using the film and a liquid transfer printing method using the liquid transfer printing film.A vinyl alcohol-based polymer (sometimes referred to as “PVA” below) is one of a few crystalline water-soluble polymers. Using the ...

Quantum Dot Ink Formulation for Heat Transfer Printing Applications

A method of heat transfer printing using quantum dots is described. The method can be used to form an image using quantum dots on a substrate that is not easily printed using conventional printing techniques. Also described is a quantum dot ink formulation for heat transfer printing. The methods and materials can be used for anti-counterfeiting applications. 1. A method of printing , comprising:providing an ink composition comprising at least a first population of quantum dots (QDs);depositing the ink on a first substrate to form an image; andtransferring the image onto a second substrate.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein transferring comprises contacting the first substrate and the second substrate and applying heat and pressure to the substrates.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first substrate is a thermal transfer sheet.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the depositing the ink on the first substrate comprises ink-jet printing claim 1 , doctor blading claim 1 , or screen printing.5. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second substrate comprises a polymer-based or polymer-coated material.6. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the heat and pressure are applied using a heat press.{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00002', 'claim 2'}, 'The method as recited in , wherein the heat is applied at a temperature of about 160 to about 220° C.'}7. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the heat is applied at a temperature below about 200° C.8. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the heat and pressure are applied for a duration of about 60 to about 120 seconds.9. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising applying a gas-barrier coating to the surface of the second substrate.10. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a second population of QDs claim 1 , wherein the first population and the second population of QDs have different emission wavelengths.11. A quantum dot ink formulation for ...

FOIL STAMPING MECHANISM

The disclosure discloses a foil stamping mechanism, which includes a base and a lifting seat, wherein a plurality of stamping molds are arranged between the base and the lifting seat, an aluminum foil driving mechanism is arranged above the stamping mold, the aluminum foil driving mechanism includes a connecting plate, a monitoring device is installed on one side of the connecting plate. According to the disclosure, a pattern on an electrochemical aluminum foil can be precisely stamped to a corresponding position on a film roll. 1. A foil stamping mechanism , comprising a base and a lifting seat , and a power rod fixed on the lifting seat and passing through a through hole of the base , wherein a plurality of groups of stamping molds are arranged between the base and the lifting seat , an aluminum foil driving mechanism is arranged above the stamping mold , the aluminum foil driving mechanism comprises a connecting plate , the connecting plate is provided with an aluminum foil release roller , a collecting roller and a plurality of guiding rollers , the aluminum foil release roller is connected with a magnetic powder brake , and the collecting roller is connected with a servo motor , wherein a monitoring device is installed on one side of the connecting plate , the monitoring device includes a photoelectric switch , the photoelectric switch is capable of being movably installed on a guide rod through a sliding sleeve , the guide rod is fixedly connected with a lifting block through a connecting block , the lifting block is sleeved on a sliding rod , two ends of the sliding rod are fixedly connected with a mounting block , the mounting block is fixedly connected with the connecting plate , and the mounting block is provided with a vertical screw stem to adjust lifting of the lifting block.2. The foil stamping mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein a light barrier and round rods are installed on the connecting block in front of the photoelectric switch claim 1 , two ...

HOT STAMPING FOR DECORATING A PART OF A VEHICLE BODY

The device for hot stamping a part of a vehicle body is provided. The device includes a strip including a carrier film and a decorative film; at least one motorized arm capable of moving; at least one head mounted movably in rotation on one end of the arm, the head comprising pressure means capable of applying pressure on the strip; and means for unwinding the strip in front of the head. 1. Device for hot stamping a part of a vehicle body , characterized in that it comprises:a strip comprising a carrier film and a decorative film;at least one motorized arm capable of moving;at least one head mounted movably in rotation on one end of the arm, the head comprising pressure means capable of applying pressure on the strip; andmeans for unwinding the strip in front of the head.2. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative film comprises several decorative patterns that follow one another along the decorative film claim 1 , at least one of the decorative patterns having a shape and/or a color and/or a texture that is different from the other decorative patterns.3. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure means are capable of pressing the strip against the part of a vehicle body.4. Device according to claim 3 , wherein the pressure means are capable of being movable in rotation or in translation while applying pressure to the strip.5. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the head is removably mounted on the arm.6. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the device further comprises at least two motorized arms and at least two heads claim 1 , the arms each carrying a respective head.7. Device according to claim 5 , wherein the head further comprises at least one of: a unwinding means and the strip.8. Device according to claim 7 , wherein the unwinding means are made up of a pair of rollers claim 7 , and the pair of rollers being a first pair and the strip being a first strip claim 7 , the head further comprises at least one second pair of rollers capable ...

Hardtop Gazebo And A Process Used In The Making Thereof

A hardtop gazebo and a process used in the making of the hardtop gazebo are disclosed herein. The hardtop gazebo includes a plurality of corner support members; a plurality of crossbeam members, at least some of the crossbeam members configured to be connected between a pair of the plurality of corner support members; a plurality of roof frame members, at least some of the roof frame members configured to be circumferentially spaced apart from one another so as to form a supporting structure for a roof of the hardtop gazebo; and a plurality of connecting members. The process used in the making of the hardtop gazebo includes applying a heat transfer paper with a particular print pattern to primed outer surfaces of one or more components of the hardtop gazebo.

ROLLER ASSEMBLY FOR HEAT TRANSFER PRINTING SYSTEM OR HOT STAMP FOIL APPLICATION SYSTEM

A roller assembly for a heat transfer printing system or hot foil transfer system is provided. The roller assembly includes a cylindrical roller core that extends around a center axis. The roller core includes an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface. The exterior surface is positioned to face a target object being printed upon. The roller assembly also includes a pliable tube in contact with the exterior surface and positioned to contact a thermal print ribbon disposed between the tube and the target object while the roller core is rotated to apply pressure on the ribbon and print onto the target object from the ribbon. The tube is not bonded to the roller core. 1. A roller assembly for a heat transfer printing system or hot foil transfer system , the roller assembly comprising:a cylindrical roller core that extends around a center axis, the roller core including an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface, the exterior surface positioned to face a target object being printed upon; anda pliable tube in contact with the exterior surface and positioned to contact a thermal print ribbon disposed between the tube and the target object while the roller core is rotated to apply pressure on the ribbon and print onto the target object from the ribbon,wherein the tube is not bonded to the roller core.2. The roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tube can be slid off the roller core in a direction that is parallel to the center axis.3. The roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tube is not chemically bonded with the roller core.4. The roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tube is not secured to the roller core using any adhesive between the tube and the roller core.5. The roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tube is not secured to the roller core using any material between the tube and the roller core.6. The roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the roller core extends from a first end to an opposite second end in directions that are parallel ...

Thermal Transfer Printing Machine For Printing Images On Articles By Means Of A Heated Pad, Particularly For Printing Images In Cavities Or Recesses

The machine (1) comprises: a stationary frame structure (2), wherein support elements (8-12) are provided for supporting an article (A) on which an image (I) is to be printed; a thermal transfer assembly (20) which is vertically movable relative to the frame structure (2), above the support elements (8-12), between a raised rest position and a lowered working position, and includes a transfer pad (21) having an active surface (21a) which is heated in operation; and supply and guide devices (23-36) arranged to advance, along a predetermined path extending in part between the active surface (21a) of the transfer pad (21) and the support elements (8-12), a flexible printing ribbon (N) which on a side thereof carries, at predetermined intervals, images (I) formed of a thermally transferable ink. The machine (1) further comprises a position sensor (80) arranged to provide electrical signals indicative of the vertical position of the transfer pad (21), and a control unit (14) arranged to carry out a learning phase wherein the control unit (14) causes a descent run of the thermal transfer assembly (20), until the transfer pad (21) is brought into engagement with an article (A) of a predetermined type positioned on the support elements (8-12), and through the position sensor (80) detects and then stores reference data characterizing such descent run, and a subsequent printing phase, wherein the control unit (14) causes a subsequent descent run of the thermal transfer assembly (20) towards and up to an article (A) of the same type positioned on the support elements (8-12), detecting and comparing with said reference data the corresponding data that characterize the current descent run, and stopping the printing phase when the comparison between these data is indicative of an anomaly in the current descent run.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND ADJUSTING A DECORATOR FOR CONTAINERS

An apparatus and methods of monitoring and adjusting a decorator for metallic containers are provided. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods used to provide a decoration on a predetermined portion of a metallic container body. The decorator includes a sensor that senses decorations on metallic containers. A control system receives information related to the sensed decorations from the sensor and then determines if the decorations at least meet predetermined color, density, thickness, orientation, and consistency targets. The control system can optionally automatically adjust elements of the decorator to correct a deficient decoration. In one embodiment, the control system can automatically send a signal to the decorator to adjust the color, density, orientation, positioning, and consistency of decorations transferred to the metallic containers. In another embodiment, the control system can send a signal to adjust a position of an inking assembly, an ink roller, a ductor roller a plate cylinder, a printing plate, a blanket cylinder, and a transfer blanket of the decorator. 1. An apparatus for monitoring and adjusting a decoration formed on an exterior surface of metallic containers , comprising:a decorator including an inking assembly, a printing plate, a transfer blanket, and a support element to receive a metallic container and move the metallic container into contact with the transfer blanket to transfer a decoration to a cylindrical exterior surface of the metallic container;a sensor positioned downstream from the decorator to obtain captured data from the cylindrical exterior surface the metallic container related to the quality of the decoration; and if the decoration is deficient, the control system may send a first signal to adjust at least one of the inking assembly, the printing plate, and the transfer blanket to correct the cause of the deficient decoration; and', 'if the structure of the metallic container is deficient, ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MICRO-TRANSFER-PRINTING

In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed. In yet another aspect, a method and structure for heat-assisted micro-transfer printing is disclosed. 1. A method for assembling a component on a receiving surface of a destination substrate by micro-transfer printing , the method comprising:providing the component formed on a native substrate;contacting a surface of the component with a conformable transfer device having a contact surface, wherein contact between the contact surface and the surface of the component at least temporarily binds the component to the conformable transfer device, and wherein the contact surface is at a first temperature;separating the component from the native substrate such that the contact surface of the conformable transfer device has the component disposed thereon with the component released from the native substrate;contacting the component disposed on the contact surface with the receiving surface of the destination substrate; andseparating the contact surface of the conformable transfer device from the component, the contact surface at a second temperature different from the first temperature,thereby micro-transfer printing the component onto the receiving surface of the destination substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising heating or cooling the transfer device claim 1 , the component claim 1 , or the destination substrate before contacting the top surface of the component with the contact surface or before separating the contact surface from the component.3. The method of claim 1 ...

Non-Contact Transfer Printing

A transfer printing process that exploits the mismatch in mechanical or thermo-mechanical response at the interface of a printable micro- or nano-device and a transfer stamp to drive the release of the device from the stamp and its non-contact transfer to a receiving substrate are provided. The resulting facile, pick-and-place process is demonstrated with the assembling of 3-D microdevices and the printing of GAN light-emitting diodes onto silicon and glass substrates. High speed photography is used to provide experimental evidence of thermo-mechanically driven release.

DEVICE FOR HOT-FOIL STAMPING

A device for hot-foil stamping on printing materials includes a heated stamping cylinder, a counterpressure cylinder, and a device for providing stamping foil. The device for providing stamping foil guides the stamping foil between the stamping cylinder and the counterpressure cylinder in a direction tangential to the cylinders. The device for providing stamping foil has an adjustable guide element that is disposed downstream of the stamping cylinder and of the counterpressure cylinder for guiding the stamping foil. The hot-foil stamping device advantageously allows the stamping quality to be optimized. 1. A device for hot-foil stamping on flat printing material , the device comprising:a heated stamping cylinder and a counterpressure cylinder;a device for transporting the printing material and a device for providing a stamping foil, the printing material and the stamping foil defining a removal angle therebetween;said device for providing the stamping foil guiding the stamping foil between said stamping cylinder and said counterpressure cylinder in a direction tangential to said stamping cylinder and to said counterpressure cylinder, and said device for providing the stamping foil including at least one adjustable guide element for guiding the stamping foil; andsaid at least one adjustable guide element being disposed downstream of said stamping cylinder and of said counterpressure cylinder, said at least one adjustable guide element having a position, and an adjustment of said position resulting in a modification of said removal angle.2. The hot-foil stamping device according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one adjustable guide element is pivotable about an axis of rotation.3. The hot-foil stamping device according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one adjustable guide element is movable along a linear axis.4. The hot-foil stamping device according to claim 1 , wherein said device for providing the stamping foil includes an actuator for carrying out the ...

Foil stamping method and corresponding device

A foil stamping method and device according to which a surface of a printing product (D) is provided with an adhesive layer in places intended to be imprinted and a transfer layer sticking to the printing product (D) in places intended to be imprinted. Prior to foil printing, a build-up adhesive is applied to the printing product (D), instead of or in addition to the adhesive layer, in the places intended to be semi-embossed and the pressure acts evenly across the entire surface of the printing product (D), namely also on the raised places resulting from semi-embossing and the remaining surroundings during foil printing. A foil transfer means ( 3 ) has a transfer roller ( 31 ) and a foil feeding means ( 4 ) associated with the foil transfer means ( 3 ), the outer surface of the transfer roller ( 31 ) being covered with an elastic cover of a small thickness.

Transfer Device and Coating Machine

A transfer device and a coating machine are disclosed. The transfer device includes a transfer plate and a printing roller. A projection is formed on a first surface of the transfer plate; a first recess corresponding to the projection is formed on the printing roller; and when the transfer plate covers a surface of the printing roller, the projection and the first recess are matched with each other to fix the transfer plate with the printing roller. The transfer plate in the transfer device will not be subjected to extended deformation and sliding even under an action of external force during printing process, so that the production quality can be maximally guaranteed.