Decoration apparatus for workpiece surface

Abstract

The invention relates to a surface (2') decoration device of a workpiece (2); wherein, the workpiece which at least is composed of wood, wooden product and plastic partially can be better. The decoration device comprises a printing unit (4), a banner conveying unit (6), a banner supply unit (10), as well as a pressing unit (12) and a transporting device; wherein, the banner conveying unit (6) canconvey banner-shaped material (8) along the printing unit (4), so that the banner-shaped material (8) can pass through the printing unit (4) and can be printed. The banner supply unit (10) supplies the banner-shaped material (8) to the banner conveying unit (6) continuously; and then, the pressing unit (12) presses the printed banner-shaped material (8) on the surface (2') of the workpiece (2); and the transporting device is used for moving back and forth between the workpiece and at least the pressing unit.

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technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a device for decorating the surface of a workpiece, preferably at least partially made of wood, wood, plastic or the like, with a printing unit. Background technique

[0002] Workpieces of the aforementioned type are widely used, for example, in the field of furniture refitting and interior refitting. In order to give furniture and interiors the desired appearance cost-effectively, printing units are increasingly being used to print workpiece surfaces. Thus, German patent DE 202004000662 U1 and PCT international application WO 02 / 0049 A1, for example, disclose devices for decorating workpiece surfaces, wherein an inkjet printer is used for this purpose for providing floral decorations to workpiece surfaces.

[0003] This technique is actually suitable for rectangular plate-shaped workpieces. However, it has been shown that only irregular workpieces, such as free-form sheets, long profiles with free-form cross-sections, three-...

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