18520585. PRINTING METHOD AND ROBOT SYSTEM simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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PRINTING METHOD AND ROBOT SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hidetoshi Saito of SUWA-GUN FUJIMI-MACHI (JP)
PRINTING METHOD AND ROBOT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18520585 titled 'PRINTING METHOD AND ROBOT SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a printing method using an ink ejection head that moves along a printing direction with respect to an object, with a detection section that tracks the movement of the ink ejection head and sets an overlap width for printing based on the undulation amount of the track.
- Ink ejection head ejects ink for printing
- Robot moves ink ejection head along printing direction
- Detection section tracks ink ejection head movement
- Setting overlap width based on undulation amount
- Printing method prints multiple lines with overlap
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in industries such as 3D printing, packaging, textile printing, and signage production.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in achieving precise and accurate printing results by compensating for any undulations in the movement of the ink ejection head.
Benefits
- Improved printing quality - Enhanced printing accuracy - Efficient use of ink - Reduced printing errors
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Overlap Width in Printing Technology for Enhanced Results"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents related to inkjet printing methods, robotic printing systems, and printing quality control technologies.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional printing methods in terms of efficiency and accuracy?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional printing methods. Further research or testing may be needed to evaluate the efficiency and accuracy of this technology in comparison to traditional methods.
What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology on a larger scale for industrial applications?
The article does not address potential limitations or challenges in scaling up this technology for industrial applications. Factors such as cost, maintenance, and compatibility with existing systems could be important considerations that are not discussed in detail.
Original Abstract Submitted
A printing method for printing a plurality of lines using an ink ejection head that ejects ink; a robot that relatively moves the ink ejection head along a printing direction with respect to an object; and a detection section that detects a relative track of the ink ejection head with respect to an object, the printing method including an overlap width setting step of the detection section acquiring an undulation amount of the track in a direction orthogonal to the printing direction, and of setting an overlap width of the track when printing the plurality of lines based on the acquired undulation amount and a printing step of printing the plurality of lines on an object while the ink ejection head relatively moves so as to generate an overlap corresponding to the overlap width in printing the plurality of lines.
