Ink station assembly for a can decorator

NL2039185B1Active Publication Date: 2026-06-18R W M VAN TUIJN HOLDING BV
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Authority / Receiving Office
NL · NL
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
R W M VAN TUIJN HOLDING BV
Filing Date
2024-11-27
Publication Date
2026-06-18
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Abstract

An ink station assembly for a can decorator, such as a beverage can decorator, is disclosed herein. The assembly comprises a plurality of mutually cooperating rolls that is arranged for receiving ink and for transferring the ink via the rolls. Each of the rolls is axially rotatable about a respective roll axis. The plurality of rolls includes at least one oscillating roll arranged to oscillate along its roll axis. The assembly further comprises a drive system that is arranged to rotate the rolls and oscillate the at least one oscillating roll. The drive system comprises a first mechanical transmission system arranged for rotating the rolls and a second mechanical transmission system arranged for oscillating the at least one oscillating roll independently of a rotation of the rolls.
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