Abstract

A threadable heat transfer press includes an upper platen, a lower platen below the upper platen, a support head connected to one of the upper platen and the lower platen for moving the platens between an open position, when the platens are spaced away from one another, and a closed position, when the platens are pressed against each other. A vertical line extends from a geometric center of the lower platen and engaging the upper platen when the platens are in the closed position. The press further includes a support plate secured to the lower platen, a plurality of legs positioned below the lower platen, and a vertically extending support structure positioned between at least one of the plurality of legs and the support plate. The vertically extending support structure defines a throat spacing beneath the lower platen, which is spaced away from the geometric center of the lower platen.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• B41F 16/02 - Transfer printing apparatus for textile material
• B30B 15/26 - Programme control arrangements

Abstract

A press is described having an upper platen. The press includes one piece base for support an upper rotatable support arm and a lower cantilever support arm. The upper support arm is adapted to selectively move the upper platen between an open position, a partially open position and a closed position with respect to a lower platen. A lower cantilever support arm configured to provide an open working surface around a lower platen. A sliding mechanism disposed on the base to selectively move the lower platen to an open, partially open or closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B30B 15/02 - DiesInserts therefor or mountings thereofMoulds
• B41F 16/02 - Transfer printing apparatus for textile material