PRINT HEAD ADJUSTING DEVICE
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- AGFA NV
- Filing Date
- 2019-06-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing printhead adjustment mechanisms struggle to achieve precise rotational and translational alignment, especially in large-scale industrial printers, due to manufacturing tolerances and space constraints, particularly in single-pass printers with printheads arranged around a cylindrical drum.
A printhead adjustment apparatus utilizing a parallel kinematic system with flexure arrangements and actuators to provide precise translation and rotation adjustments, allowing for compact design and improved alignment of printheads, without the need for additional locking mechanisms.
The apparatus enables precise and efficient alignment of printheads, enhancing printing quality and speed by maintaining positional registration and reducing the frequency of realignments, even in tight spaces and varying environmental conditions.