EP3473445B1 - Pad printing machine - Google Patents

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EP3473445B1
EP3473445B1 EP17814806.0A EP17814806A EP3473445B1 EP 3473445 B1 EP3473445 B1 EP 3473445B1 EP 17814806 A EP17814806 A EP 17814806A EP 3473445 B1 EP3473445 B1 EP 3473445B1
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Juan Ricardo Felipe Garcia
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    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
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    • B41F17/00—Printing apparatus or machines of special types or for particular purposes, not otherwise provided for
    • B41F17/001—Pad printing apparatus or machines
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
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    • B41F17/00—Printing apparatus or machines of special types or for particular purposes, not otherwise provided for
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41P—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO PRINTING, LINING MACHINES, TYPEWRITERS, AND TO STAMPS
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  • the present invention relates to a pad printing machine which enables the rotary application of the pad printing onto objects, minimising the appearance of cuts in the continuity of the printing performed.
  • Pad printing is a reproduction process that is performed by means of pad printing machines comprising a frame with a supporting element (flat, or cylindrical usually) wherein a metal or plastic image plate can be mounted, precisely where the image to be pad printed is engraved configuring a rotogravure. Ink is applied to this image plate by means of an inkwell, usually provided with a doctor blade, followed by a silicone pad or a pad made of similar material, usually cylindrical, that presses onto the engraving of the plate collecting the ink from the rotogravure and transferring it to the part to be pad printed. It is a highly used system for marking objects.
  • the image plates are usually made of photopolymer or steel, the photopolymer plates being more common since they are easier to create, even being internally developed, while those made of steel frequently require the intervention of specialised companies.
  • US 2009/120311 A1 discloses a roller pad printer for printing on an associated object, including a frame, a flat cliché operably mounted to the frame and a resilient roller pad operably mount to the frame for rolling contact, at a first location and in a first direction along the cliche, to receive ink transferred from the cliche.
  • the roller pad is adapted for rolling contact with the object, at a second location and in a second direction, to transfer the ink from the roller pad to the object.
  • a pad printing machine according to the present invention as defined in claim 1 is provided.
  • the pad printing machine of the invention has a configuration which enables a continuous application of the pad printing, minimising or directly preventing the appearance of any type of joint, cut or discontinuity in the printing performed. It is applicable to any object to be pad printed which has a volume, for example soles or platforms of footwear, bottles, toys, etc.
  • the machine is of the type comprising a frame with a supporting element for an image plate, supporting element being understood as an element or support that enables the interchangeable assembly. It also comprises a rotary pad and an inkwell for inking the pad, which, according to the invention, further comprises a rotary support provided with rotary means for securing the object to be pad printed.
  • the combined rotary movement of the pad and the object to be pad printed is achieved, obtaining a printing that is continuous and with a minimal number of cuts in the printing on the three-dimensional outline of the object in the area in contact with the pad.
  • the pad printing machine (1) of the preferred embodiment of the invention is of the type that comprises: a frame (2) with a supporting element (3) -in this case a flat sheet- for an image plate (4) -made of photopolymer in this specific case-, a rotary pad (5) - a silicone roller in this case- and an inkwell (6) for inking the pad (5)
  • the rotary support (7) comprises a rotation shaft (7a) parallel to the rotation shaft (5a) of the rotary pad (5), which is cylindrical, such that a cylindrical printing is performed.
  • the rotation shaft (7a) of the rotary support (7) can be not parallel to the rotation shaft (5a) of the rotary pad (5), such that printing of other shapes may be performed, adapted to the contour of the object (8) (for example conical if the shafts are convergent and the pad (5) is conical).
  • the rotary support (7) preferably comprises a last (9) for securing the object (8) to be pad printed in order to improve the securing thereof.
  • the rotary support (7) is mounted in the frame (2) through collapsible means over the actuation area of the pad (5).
  • the rotary support (7) comprises arms (11) facing each other and a joint (12) for attaching to the frame (2) in order to enable the collapsing thereof, the collapsible means linking the rotary support (7) and the frame (2).
  • Two semi shafts (14, 14a) (see fig 1 ) for securing the object (8) are arranged in said arms (11) (in this case through the last (9)), at least one of which comprises a rotary actuation (15).
  • This configuration is simple, since it only requires two support points for the object (both semi shafts) and the collapsing joint (12).
  • the rotary actuation (15) ideally comprises a first motor (15a) and a first belt (15b), also being a simple configuration.
  • the collapsible means comprise, in this non-limiting example of the embodiment of the invention, cylinders (10), pneumatic and/or hydraulic, which enables a suitable actuation speed.
  • the supporting element (3) for the image plate (4) in this example comprises a flat sheet (16) (see fig 3 ) which is mounted in a carriage (17) provided with back-and-forth linear actuation means along guides (25) in the actuation area of the inkwell (6) (underneath it).
  • Said back-and-forth linear actuation means comprise a second motor (18) and a second belt (23) (see fig 2 ).
  • the inkwell (6) is preferably arranged in a fixed support (19) on the carriage (17) which carries the sheet (16) of the supporting element (3) of the image plate (4), such that it starts to prime the image plate (4) with the back-and-forth movement of the carriage (17). This causes the ink to be deposited by gravity.
  • a cleaning roller (20) for the pad (5) has also been envisaged in the machine (1) (see fig 1 and 3 ).
  • Said cleaning roller (20) is made of drying material and is in contact with the pad (5) following from the application area of the printing in order to dry the paint residues after the printing and before the next inking.
  • the pad (5) and/or the cleaning roller (20) are mounted in the frame through adjustable sliders (21) (see fig 3 ) in order to precisely adjust the position and contact pressure thereof during the operations through linear actuators (22).
  • the machine is complemented by an obvious electronic and/or electromechanical controller, not shown, which controls the operations of the different elements.

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    OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to a pad printing machine which enables the rotary application of the pad printing onto objects, minimising the appearance of cuts in the continuity of the printing performed.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • Pad printing is a reproduction process that is performed by means of pad printing machines comprising a frame with a supporting element (flat, or cylindrical usually) wherein a metal or plastic image plate can be mounted, precisely where the image to be pad printed is engraved configuring a rotogravure. Ink is applied to this image plate by means of an inkwell, usually provided with a doctor blade, followed by a silicone pad or a pad made of similar material, usually cylindrical, that presses onto the engraving of the plate collecting the ink from the rotogravure and transferring it to the part to be pad printed. It is a highly used system for marking objects.
  • The image plates are usually made of photopolymer or steel, the photopolymer plates being more common since they are easier to create, even being internally developed, while those made of steel frequently require the intervention of specialised companies.
  • However, the results from the printing of current machines have cuts in the printing of objects with volume which require printing on several sides, such as for example platforms or soles of footwear. This implies a drawback that is remedied with the use of the pad printing machine of the invention
  • US 2009/120311 A1 discloses a roller pad printer for printing on an associated object, including a frame, a flat cliché operably mounted to the frame and a resilient roller pad operably mount to the frame for rolling contact, at a first location and in a first direction along the cliche, to receive ink transferred from the cliche. The roller pad is adapted for rolling contact with the object, at a second location and in a second direction, to transfer the ink from the roller pad to the object.
    • DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTS
  • A pad printing machine according to the present invention as defined in claim 1 is provided.
  • Further preferred embodiments are defined in the dependent claims.
  • The pad printing machine of the invention has a configuration which enables a continuous application of the pad printing, minimising or directly preventing the appearance of any type of joint, cut or discontinuity in the printing performed. It is applicable to any object to be pad printed which has a volume, for example soles or platforms of footwear, bottles, toys, etc.
  • The machine is of the type comprising a frame with a supporting element for an image plate, supporting element being understood as an element or support that enables the interchangeable assembly. It also comprises a rotary pad and an inkwell for inking the pad, which, according to the invention, further comprises a rotary support provided with rotary means for securing the object to be pad printed.
  • Thus, the combined rotary movement of the pad and the object to be pad printed is achieved, obtaining a printing that is continuous and with a minimal number of cuts in the printing on the three-dimensional outline of the object in the area in contact with the pad.
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    • Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of the machine of the embodiment of the invention.
    • Figure 2.- Shows a side view of the machine of the embodiment of the invention.
    • Figure 3.- Shows a detailed view of the machine of the embodiment of the invention.
    PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
  • The pad printing machine (1) of the preferred embodiment of the invention is of the type that comprises: a frame (2) with a supporting element (3) -in this case a flat sheet- for an image plate (4) -made of photopolymer in this specific case-, a rotary pad (5) - a silicone roller in this case- and an inkwell (6) for inking the pad (5) the machine (1) of which, according to the embodiment of the invention, also comprises a rotary support (7) (see figs 1 and 2) provided with a rotary means for securing the object (8) to be pad printed.
  • The rotary support (7) comprises a rotation shaft (7a) parallel to the rotation shaft (5a) of the rotary pad (5), which is cylindrical, such that a cylindrical printing is performed. Alternatively, although it is not shown in the figures, the rotation shaft (7a) of the rotary support (7) can be not parallel to the rotation shaft (5a) of the rotary pad (5), such that printing of other shapes may be performed, adapted to the contour of the object (8) (for example conical if the shafts are convergent and the pad (5) is conical). Furthermore, it has been envisaged that the rotary support (7) preferably comprises a last (9) for securing the object (8) to be pad printed in order to improve the securing thereof.
  • The rotary support (7) is mounted in the frame (2) through collapsible means over the actuation area of the pad (5). Specifically, in the example shown in the figures, the rotary support (7) comprises arms (11) facing each other and a joint (12) for attaching to the frame (2) in order to enable the collapsing thereof, the collapsible means linking the rotary support (7) and the frame (2). Two semi shafts (14, 14a) (see fig 1) for securing the object (8) are arranged in said arms (11) (in this case through the last (9)), at least one of which comprises a rotary actuation (15). This configuration is simple, since it only requires two support points for the object (both semi shafts) and the collapsing joint (12). The rotary actuation (15) ideally comprises a first motor (15a) and a first belt (15b), also being a simple configuration. In turn, the collapsible means comprise, in this non-limiting example of the embodiment of the invention, cylinders (10), pneumatic and/or hydraulic, which enables a suitable actuation speed.
  • The supporting element (3) for the image plate (4) in this example comprises a flat sheet (16) (see fig 3) which is mounted in a carriage (17) provided with back-and-forth linear actuation means along guides (25) in the actuation area of the inkwell (6) (underneath it). Said back-and-forth linear actuation means comprise a second motor (18) and a second belt (23) (see fig 2). This configuration facilitates the changing of the image plate (4) with respect to cylindrical supporting elements, and a better inking.
  • The inkwell (6) is preferably arranged in a fixed support (19) on the carriage (17) which carries the sheet (16) of the supporting element (3) of the image plate (4), such that it starts to prime the image plate (4) with the back-and-forth movement of the carriage (17). This causes the ink to be deposited by gravity.
  • The arrangement of a cleaning roller (20) for the pad (5) has also been envisaged in the machine (1) (see fig 1 and 3). Said cleaning roller (20) is made of drying material and is in contact with the pad (5) following from the application area of the printing in order to dry the paint residues after the printing and before the next inking. The pad (5) and/or the cleaning roller (20) are mounted in the frame through adjustable sliders (21) (see fig 3) in order to precisely adjust the position and contact pressure thereof during the operations through linear actuators (22).
  • The machine is complemented by an obvious electronic and/or electromechanical controller, not shown, which controls the operations of the different elements.

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  1. A pad printing machine (1), of the type comprising a frame (2) including a supporting element (3) for an image plate (4), a rotary pad (5), and an inkwell (6) for inking the pad (5); wherein comprises a rotary support (7) provided with rotary means for securing an object (8) to be pad printed, characterised in that the rotary support (7) is mounted in the frame (2) through collapsible means over an actuation area of the pad (5) wherein the rotary support (7) comprises arms (11) facing each other and a joint (12) for attaching to the frame (2) for collapsing, the collapsible means linking the rotary support (7) and the frame (2); comprising in said arms (11) two semi shafts (14, 14a) for securing the object (8), at least one of which comprises a rotary actuation (15).
  2. The pad printing machine (1) according to claim 1 characterised in that the supporting element (3) comprises a flat sheet (16).
  3. The pad printing machine (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterised in that the rotary support (7) comprises a rotation shaft (7a) parallel to a rotation shaft (5a) of the rotary pad, said pad (5) being cylindrical rotary.
  4. The pad printing machine (1) according to any of claims 1 or 2 characterised in that the rotary support (7) comprises a rotation shaft (7a) not parallel to a rotation shaft (5a) of the rotary pad, said pad (5) being cylindrical rotary.
  5. The pad printing machine (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterised in that the rotary support (7) comprises a last (9) for fastening the object (8) to be pad printed.
  6. The pad printing machine (1) according to claim 1 characterised in that the rotary actuation (15) comprises a first motor (15a) and a first belt (15b).
  7. The pad printing machine (1) according to claim 6 characterised in that the collapsible means comprise pneumatic and/or hydraulic cylinders (10).
  8. The pad printing machine (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterised in that the supporting element (3) for the image plate (4) comprises a flat sheet (16) that is mounted in a carriage (17) provided with back-and-forth linear actuation means in an actuation area of the inkwell (6).
  9. The pad printing machine (1) according to claim 8 characterised in that the back-and-forth linear actuation means comprise a second motor (18) and a second belt (23).
  10. The pad printing machine (1) according to any of claims 8 or 9 characterised in that the inkwell (6) is arranged in a fixed support (19) over the carriage (17) which carries the sheet (16) of the supporting element (3) of the image plate (4).
  11. The pad printing machine (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterised in that it comprises a cleaning roller (20) for the pad (5).
  12. The pad printing machine (1) according to claim 11 characterised in that the pad (5) and/or the cleaning roller (20) are mounted in the frame through adjustable sliders (21) and linear actuators (22).
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