Abstract

Sorting machine for slabs—that includes a conveying plane arranged to move slabs along a conveying direction, a manipulator device arranged to grasp and release a slab and to move the slab between the conveying plane and one or more sorting stations. The manipulator device has a carriage that is movable along a substantially horizontal sliding direction, an elevator associated with the carriage and movable along a substantially vertical direction, a gripping device associated with the elevator, which is provided with a means for gripping at least one slab. The gripping device rotates around a substantially horizontal rotation axis and is movable along a transverse direction that is substantially horizontal and perpendicular to the sliding direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 49/06 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles for fragile sheets, e.g. glass
• B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers

Abstract

A method for forming battery cells comprises electrically coupling battery cells (100) to an electrically active station (10); providing the electrically active station (10) configured to selectively apply to each battery cell (100) first maximum currents or second maximum currents having intensities comprised between 2 5 and 5 times the intensity of the first maximum currents; performing the formation of the battery cells (100) by electrically charging and discharging the battery cells (100), wherein performing the formation comprises applying the first maximum currents to each battery cell (100); performing DC/IR tests on the battery cells (100), wherein performing the DC/IR tests comprises applying the second 0 maximum currents to each battery cell (100); removing the battery cells (100) from the electrically active station (10); wherein performing the formation and performing DC/IR tests are both implemented before removing the battery cells (100) from the electrically active station (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells

Abstract

The device of this disclosure allows the formation process to be performed on multiple batteries (5) simultaneously due to an auxiliary board (8) comprising a plurality of output connectors (9), wherein each output connector (9) is configured to be directly connected to a respective charging connector (7) of each battery (5), as well as a plurality of bidirectional switches (10a, 10b) that may be individually opened/closed to define electrical conduction paths between the output terminal (6) of each power supply (2) of the formation board and a charging connector (7) of each battery (5) to be subjected to the formation process. In addition, the same control unit (4) of the formation board is also configured to individually close/open each of the bidirectional switches (10a, 10b) of the auxiliary board (8) in order to close/open a respective electrical conduction path.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]

Abstract

A warehouse (10) for the process of aging electrochemical cells comprises a containment structure (12) inside which are housed: a plurality of aging stations (17) each of which is configured to receive at least one tray (11) containing electrochemical cells (100); at least one transfer station (16) configured to receive trays (11) containing electrochemical cells (100); and a transport system (18) for transferring trays (11) containing electrochemical cells (100) between the transfer station (16) and each aging station (17) and between each aging station (17) and said transfer station (16). The warehouse further comprises a conditioning system (30) comprising a warehouse conditioning circuit (31) configured to thermally condition the trays (11) independently of each other when placed in the respective aging stations (17). The warehouse conditioning circuit (31) is placed in fluid connection with a fluid heater (32) and with a fluid cooler (33) in which the fluid is a conditioning fluid. The warehouse conditioning circuit (31) comprises a first group of hydraulic pipings (34) comprising delivery ducts (36) connecting the fluid heater (32) with each aging station (17) and a second group of hydraulic pipings (35) comprising delivery ducts (38) connecting the fluid cooler (33) with each aging station (17).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/615 - Heating or keeping warm
• H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general

Abstract

A warehouse (10) for the formation of electrochemical cells (100), comprising a containment structure (12) within which are housed: a plurality of formation modules (16), a plurality of drawers (20), a plurality of formation stations (15) and at least one service station (27); wherein each formation module (16) is configured to be coupled to a cell tray (11) to implement an at least partial formation cycle of electrochemical cells (100) contained in the cell tray (11); wherein at least part of at least one formation module (16) of the plurality of formation modules (16) is placed in each drawer (20) of at least one group of drawers of the plurality of drawers (20); wherein each drawer (20) of the at least one group of drawers (20) is movable within the containment structure (12) between at least one formation station (15) and the service station (27).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells

Abstract

The present solution refers to an tray (100) for transporting electrochemical cells (10) configured for the formation of electrochemical cells (10). The tray (100) comprises two operating components (1, 2) and can be housed removably in a seat of a frame or rack of a station for forming electrochemical cells (10). The two operating components (1, 2) comprise: a first operating component (1) comprising, in turn, a support (11) for housing electrochemical cells (10); a second operating component comprising, in turn, a power module (21) which is configured to apply a voltage/current to electrochemical cells (10) in order to implement a formation thereof; contacting members configured to electrically connect the power module (21) with electrochemical cells (10) housed in the support (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/298 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the wiring of battery packs

Abstract

A method for forming electrochemical cells (1) for battery production comprises the steps of housing a plurality of electrochemical cells (1) in a container (3), and arranging a power device (5) comprising a compacting assembly of electrochemical cells and an electronic control unit (8) configured to activate at least partially the electrochemical cells. The method further involves coupling the power device (5) to the container (3) in a first coupling station (20), electrically powering the power device (5) in an activation station (36) to activate the electrochemical cells, decoupling the container (3) coupled to the power device (5) in a first decoupling station (40) spaced out from said first coupling station (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells

Abstract

A warehouse (10) for the formation of electrochemical cells, comprising a containment structure (12) having an inner volume (14) wherein they are housed: a plurality of formation stations (15); a plurality of formation modules (16) each of which is configured to be coupled to a cell tray (11) to implement an at least partial formation cycle of electrochemical cells (100) contained in the cell tray (11); at least one transfer station (20) configured to interface between the inner volume (14) of the containment structure (12) and an environment external to the inner volume (14) of the containment structure (12) and to receive cell trays (11) from the external environment and to deliver cell trays (11) from the inner volume (14) to the external environment; a transport system (22) for transferring cell trays (11) containing electrochemical cells (100) between the transfer station (20) and each formation station (15) or in combination between each formation station (15) and the transfer station (20); wherein at least one formation module (16) of the plurality of formation modules (16) is placed in each formation station (15).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
• G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
• H01M 10/6563 - Gases with forced flow, e.g. by blowers
• H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
• H01M 10/60 - Heating or coolingTemperature control

Abstract

An automatic warehouse (10) for forming electrochemical cells comprises a containment structure (14) within which there are housed: a plurality of formation stations (19) each of which is configured to receive at least one tray (11) containing electrochemical cells (100); a plurality of formation modules (28) configured to implement an at least partial formation cycle of the electrochemical cells (100); an electrical power supply unit (32) connectable to an electrical source; a transfer station (18) configured to receive trays (11) containing electrochemical cells (100); a transport system (20) for transferring trays (11) containing electrochemical cells (100) between the transfer station (18) and each formation station (19). An electrical connection system (26) configured to electrically connect the electrical power supply unit (32) to at least one formation module (28) of said plurality of formation modules (28) is placed in each formation station (19).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/617 - Types of temperature control for achieving uniformity or desired distribution of temperature
• H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

A protective packaging (10) made of paper material comprises a containment box (11) and an inner structure (12). The containment box (11) comprises a base wall (15), a back wall (18), a front wall (19), a first side structure (16) and a second side structure (17), wherein the first side structure (16) and the second side structure (17) comprise an outer wall (20, 21), an inner wall (29, 32) parallel to and spaced from the outer wall (20, 21) and extending from the front wall (19) to the back wall (18), an upper wall (30, 33) which connects and spaces out from each other the inner wall (29, 32) and the outer wall (20, 21), a lower wall (31, 34) overlapping the base wall (15). The inner structure (12) comprises a first outer side wall (35) in contact with the back wall (18) and a first inner side wall (36) parallel to the first outer side wall (35) and extending from the first side structure (16) to the second side structure (17), a second outer side wall (38) in contact with the front wall (19) and a second inner side wall (39) parallel to the second outer side wall (38) and extending from the first side structure (16) to the second side structure (17), a rest wall (41) connected to the first inner side wall (36) and to the second inner side wall (39) and extending from the first side structure (16) to the second side structure (17) and overlapping the lower wall (31) of the first side structure (16) and the lower wall (34) of the second side structure (17).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
• B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
• B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing

Abstract

A box (10) comprises a base wall (11), a back wall (14), a front wall (15), a first side wall (12) and a second side wall (13) defining a housing volume (17), a cover (16) comprising a cover wall (18) foldable so as to close the housing volume (17) and to open the housing volume (17), a first back reinforcement appendage (22) comprising a first portion (24) integral with the first side wall (12) and a second portion (25) integral with the back wall (14), wherein the first portion (25) is integral with the second portion (25) and wherein the first portion (24) and the second portion (25) are superimposed on each other and turned towards the housing volume (17) when the cover (16) is closing the housing volume (17), a second back reinforcement appendage (23) comprising a first portion (26) integral with the second side wall (13) and a second portion (27) integral with the back wall (14), wherein the first portion (26) is integral with the second portion (27) and wherein the first portion (26) and the second portion (27) are superimposed on each other and turned towards the housing volume (17) when said cover (16) is closing the housing volume (17).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/24 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with adjacent sides interconnected by gusset folds
• B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids

Abstract

A method for applying a protective material to a surface of a ceramic slab (1), comprising the following steps: preparing a ceramic slab (1); preparing a protective material (2); generating an electrostatic potential difference between the ceramic slab (1) and the protective material (2); placing the protective material (2) in contact with a surface of the slab (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
• C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone

Abstract

It is disclosed a hybrid amplifier (1) for driving a variable capacitive load (5). The hybrid amplifier (1) is configured to operate in a calibration mode in which, for each maximum value of the voltage analog signal in output from the hybrid amplifier (1), the possible values of configuration parameters of the hybrid amplifier (1) are calculated as the value from the capacitance of the capacitive load (5) changes comprised between a minimum value and a maximum value. The hybrid amplifier (1) is further configured to operate in a subsequent configuration/control mode in which use is made of a sequence of values of the configuration parameters precalculated in the calibration mode corresponding to a plurality of different values of the capacitance of the capacitive load (5), for a defined maximum value of the output voltage analog signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03F 1/02 - Modifications of amplifiers to raise the efficiency, e.g. gliding Class A stages, use of an auxiliary oscillation
• H03F 1/32 - Modifications of amplifiers to reduce non-linear distortion
• H03F 3/21 - Power amplifiers, e.g. Class B amplifiers, Class C amplifiers with semiconductor devices only
• H03F 3/217 - Class D power amplifiersSwitching amplifiers
• B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers

Abstract

Dispensing bar for a product, such as a granular or powder material, that includes a plurality of dispensing devices, each having a dispensing channel, provided with an inlet opening for the product and an outlet opening through which the product can be dispensed, a reservoir, placed in communication with the dispensing devices that contains the product, wherein the dispensing devices are distributed along an alignment direction, along at least one row, so as to define a deposition front parallel to the alignment direction such that it comprises a support structure, provided with a first portion, with which the reservoir is associated, and a second portion, with which the dispensing devices and the suction means are associated.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05C 19/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces the particulate material being projected, poured or allowed to flow onto the surface of the work
• B05C 19/00 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces
• B05C 19/06 - Storage, supply or control of the application of particulate materialRecovery of excess particulate material

Abstract

A resin application device (100) for a conveying surface (16) in a printing process comprises: an adhesive resin dispenser (170) configured to deliver adhesive resin (180) onto a conveying surface (16); a dragging body (150) rotatably mounted about a rotation axis (R) and configured to come into contact with the conveying surface (16), wherein in a contact zone (156) between the dragging body (150) and the conveying surface (16), the dragging body (150) and the conveying surface (16) have respective advancement directions directed in opposite to each other; a motor (155) connected to said dragging body (150) for setting into rotation said dragging body (150) about said rotation axis (R); a support frame (101) on which said dragging body (150) is mounted and configured to be mounted on the conveying surface (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
• B05C 11/02 - Apparatus for spreading or distributing liquids or other fluent materials already applied to a surfaceControl of the thickness of a coating
• B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

Abstract

A machine and a method for digital printing on a sheet having an edge, including the following steps: providing a main reference system; providing an image having a contour, positioned in a pre-established manner relative to said main reference system; translating the sheet in advancement along an advancement direction on an advancement plane; during the advancement of the sheet; performing a succession of scans of consecutive zones of the sheet; in each zone, defining a plurality of nodal points relative to said main reference system; associating with each nodal point a corresponding image point of the image, by means of a pre-established calculation method; processing a modified portion of the image, moving each image point, and a portion of the contour adjacent to that image point, in a pre-established position respect to the relative nodal point; printing the modified portion on the sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing
• B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein

Abstract

A dispensing device for granular materials in flakes or grains, comprising: - a hopper (2), provided with a lower discharge opening (21); - a drawer (3), arranged below the discharge opening (21) of the hopper (2), which defines a containment space and is provided with a free edge (30) allowing the flow of the granular material along at least one main direction (X); - motor means (5), arranged to impart an alternating motion to the drawer (3) along the main direction (X); - a transverse wall (4), lying on a plane transverse to the main direction (X) and arranged at least partly inside the drawer (3); wherein the motor means (5) is arranged to implement an alternating relative motion along the main direction (X) between the drawer (3) and the transverse wall (4). A method for producing ceramic tiles using this dispensing device is also claimed, as well as a ceramic tile produced by said method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 11/06 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating with powdered or granular material
• B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
• B05C 19/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces the particulate material being projected, poured or allowed to flow onto the surface of the work
• B05C 19/06 - Storage, supply or control of the application of particulate materialRecovery of excess particulate material

Abstract

Guide system for a conveyor belt, including a first guide and a second guide, each of which is arranged to be positioned in contact with a respective side of the conveyor belt, two transmission kinematic mechanisms which connect the first and the second guide to one another, and an actuator arranged to exercise a direct thrust orthogonally to the longitudinal plane on at least one between the first and the second guide. The transmission kinematic mechanisms are arranged at a certain distance from one other and aligned along the advancement direction and each transmission kinematic mechanism includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the first guide is connected to the first connecting rods of the two kinematic mechanisms at a plurality of axes of rotation aligned along a direction parallel to an advancement direction of the belt.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 15/64 - Arrangements for supporting or guiding belts, e.g. by fluid jets for automatically maintaining the position of the belts
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41J 13/08 - Bands or like feeding devices

Abstract

A high efficiency processing system for sheets, comprising: -a mobile table (P), having a conveyance direction (T); -a device (1) for cutting sections (C) having a shape (F) and real dimensions (D'') from a sheet (L) having a surface (S) and comprising an optimisation algorithm integrated with a cutting means; -a machining device (2) configured to perform machining of the surface or through the thickness of each section (C) of the shape (F); -a printing unit (3) configured to receive as input a set of images (I) of expected dimensions (D') and to dispense ink onto each section (C) of the shape (F), wherein the printing unit (3) is situated downstream of the cutting device (1) considering the conveyance direction (T); -a drying device (11) configured to bring about the drying of the ink dispensed onto each section (C); -a recognition unit (4), comprising a plurality of sensors configured to detect the shape (F) and real dimensions (D'') of each section (C); -a matching unit (5) configured to match an image (I) belonging to the set of images to the shape (F) of each section (C) detected by the recognition unit (4); -an alignment unit (9) configured to detect the presence of a rotation angle (α) between the section (C) and the main conveyance direction (T); and -a control unit (10) configured to receive as input the image (I) or the trimmed image (Ir), the real dimensions (D''), the expected dimensions (D'), and the angle (α) for each section (C) and to send operating commands to the printing unit (3); at least one among: a scaling unit (7), integrated with a scaling algorithm and configured to adapt the expected dimensions (D') of the image (I) to the real dimensions (D'') of each section (C) detected and transmitted to the scaling unit (7) by the recognition unit (4); a trimming unit (8), integrated with a trimming algorithm, operating alternately with the scaling algorithm of the scaling unit (7), and configured to receive as input the real dimensions (D'') of each section (C) transmitted by the detection unit (4) and to compute a trimmed image (Ir) based on the image (I).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/4097 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using design data to control NC machines, e.g. CAD/CAM
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein

Abstract

Device (1) for dispensing a powdered product (P) on a ceramic manufactured article (M) comprising: - a hopper (3) for the containment of a powdered product (P) to be released on a manufactured article (M) to be decorated; - a plurality of nozzles (4), each defining a relevant containment chamber (5) for containing the powdered product (P) communicating with said hopper (3) and provided with a relevant output gap (6); - distribution means (22) of the product (P) contained in the hopper (3) within the containment chambers (5); - releasing means (12) for releasing the product (P) associated with the nozzles (4) and selectively controllable to enable the dispensing of the product (P) through the relevant output gaps (6); wherein the distribution means (22) comprise two augers (23, 24) overlapping each other and placed between the hopper (3) and the nozzles (4), wherein, depending on the mutual way of rotation of the augers (23, 24), the helixes of vertically aligned portions (23a, 23b, 24a, 24b) of the augers are oriented with respect to each other so as to drag the product (P) along opposite directions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
• B28B 11/04 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating
• B05C 19/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces the particulate material being projected, poured or allowed to flow onto the surface of the work
• B05C 19/06 - Storage, supply or control of the application of particulate materialRecovery of excess particulate material
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work

Abstract

Device for stabilising an object (O) supported on a support plane (P) and having an upper surface (S), comprising a main frame (41) movable along at least one vertical direction (Y) between a rest position (RP), elevated with respect to the object (O), and a stabilising position (SP) in which the main frame (41) is supported on the upper surface (S) of the object (O), wherein the main frame (41) comprises at least one contact element (43), which is movable with respect to the main frame (41) at least in a vertical direction (Y) between a constraint position (BP) and a raised position (HP); in the constraint position (BP) the contact element (43) protrudes at least partially from the lower part of the main frame (41); in the raised position (HP), the contact elements (43) do not protrude, or protrude from a lower portion relative to the constraint position (BP), from the main frame (41). Operating vehicle comprising the stabilising device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
• B66F 9/075 - Constructional features or details
• B66F 9/12 - PlatformsForksOther load-supporting or load-gripping members
• B66F 9/18 - Load gripping or retaining means

Abstract

Device (1) for dispensing a powder (P) on a ceramic article (M) comprising: a hopper (3) for a powder to be released on the ceramic article to be decorated; a plurality of nozzles (4), each defining a relevant containment chamber (5) for containing powder, communicating with the hopper (3) and provided with a relevant output gap (6); releasing means (12) controllable to selectively dispense the powder through the relevant output gaps (6) of the nozzles (4); distribution means (14) of the powder on the ceramic article to be decorated, comprising a rotatable roller (15) arranged below the output gaps (6) and at least one supporting element (19) of the roller (15), adapted to interact with the roller itself along its longitudinal development. Preferably, the supporting element (19) is of the contactless type, in particular of the magnetic type, comprising first magnetic means (20) adapted to define a first magnetic field (20a) and the roller (15) comprises second magnetic means (21) adapted to define a second magnetic field (21a), wherein the polarities of the magnetic means (20, 21) are arranged in such a manner that the magnetic fields (20a, 21a) repel each other to counteract the axial inflection of the roller (15).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 11/06 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating with powdered or granular material
• B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
• B28B 11/04 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
• B05C 19/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces the particulate material being projected, poured or allowed to flow onto the surface of the work
• B05C 19/06 - Storage, supply or control of the application of particulate materialRecovery of excess particulate material

Abstract

A sorting device for sheet-like products. such as ceramic slabs or tiles, having a main product conveyance direction (X), characterised in that it comprises a first manipulator (2), provided with gripping means (21), configured to connect to one or more products, which are aligned along a direction parallel to the main direction (X), in which the first manipulator (2) is movable along the main direction (X) between a pick-up position, in which the gripping means (21) is able to pick up one or more products. and a release position, in which the gripping means (21) is able to release the products.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
• B65G 49/08 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles for ceramic mouldings

Abstract

a motor means, predisposed to activate the front bar (6) in rotation, so as to displace the front supports (210,310,410,510) along the front bar (6), in a perpendicular direction to the transport direction (X) and parallel to the transport plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 49/06 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles for fragile sheets, e.g. glass
• B65G 15/12 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts
• B65G 21/12 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of position of load-carrier or traction element as a whole

Abstract

Device for packaging packages (P) of boxes (S) comprising -a transport plane (2) having a transport direction (X) of the packages (P); -at least a first strapping machine (4) arranged for the application of at least a first strap; -at least a second strapping machine (5), arranged for the application of at least a second strap; wherein the first and the second strapping machine (4,5) are arranged in a packaging zone (R) and are separated by an operating distance (D) along the transport direction (X). Operating method of a device for packaging (3) packages (P) of boxes (S).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 13/04 - Applying and securing binding material around articles or groups of articles, e.g. using strings, wires, strips, bands or tapes with means for guiding the binding material around the articles prior to severing from supply
• B65B 13/18 - Details of, or auxiliary devices used in, bundling machines
• B65B 23/20 - Packaging plate glass, tiles, or shingles
• B65B 27/08 - Bundling paper sheets, envelopes, bags or other thin flat articlesBundling newspapers

Abstract

Plotter for digital printing, including a main structure, arranged to be rested on a support surface; a printing head, associated with the main structure and movable along a substantially horizontal transverse direction, for a predetermined stroke in alternating and opposite directions; a transport device, arranged to lead a material to be printed forwards along a longitudinal direction which is substantially horizontal and perpendicular to the transverse direction. Plotter for digital printing, including a main structure, arranged to be rested on a support surface; a printing head, associated with the main structure and movable along a substantially horizontal transverse direction, for a predetermined stroke in alternating and opposite directions; a transport device, arranged to lead a material to be printed forwards along a longitudinal direction which is substantially horizontal and perpendicular to the transverse direction. The transport device is removably associated with the main structure by means of connection means. The connection means is arranged to assume an operating configuration, in which the transport device is connected to the main structure in a substantially rigid manner with respect to direct movements along the longitudinal direction and with respect to direct movements along the transverse direction, and a non-operating configuration, in which the transport device is movable with respect to the main structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 11/14 - Platen-shift mechanismsDriving gear therefor
• B41J 11/06 - Flat page-size platens
• B41J 11/20 - Platen adjustments for varying the strength of impression, for a varying number of papers, for wear or for alignment

Abstract

A detector device for ceramic tiles or slabs that includes a resting plane provided with a longitudinal direction and a laser emitter arranged to emit a flat laser beam on the resting plane so as to illuminate a detection line on the resting plane. The laser beam lies on a plane having a first inclination with respect to the transport plane and the laser beam has a second inclination with respect to the longitudinal direction. The detector device also includes a camera provided with a vision cone having a longitudinal axis, which longitudinal axis has an inclination with respect to the transport plane; the vision cone faces the transport plane so as to include the detection line, wherein the laser emitter and the camera are located on the same side of the transport plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/25 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures by projecting a pattern, e.g. moiré fringes, on the object
• G01B 11/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge

Abstract

A pressing device for pressing a layer of ceramic material, comprising: a press (10), provided with a lower pad (11), provided with a pressing surface (11a) facing upwards and arranged below the active portion (3) of a first movable belt (2), and an upper pad (12), provided with a pressing surface (12a) facing downwards and arranged above the active portion (3) of the first movable belt (2); a compactor (20), arranged upstream of the press (10), which comprises a lower presser (21), provided with a pressing surface (21a) facing upwards, which is arranged below the active portion (3) of a first movable belt (2), and an upper presser (22), provided with a pressing surface (22a) facing downwards, which is arranged above the active portion (3) of the first movable belt (2). The pressers (21,22) of the compactor (20) can be activated independently of the pads (11,12) of the press (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 3/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using pressesPresses specially adapted therefor
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type

Abstract

Sorting and storage plant for slabs (L), comprising: a warehouse (20,21), provided with a plurality of containing spaces (22); a manipulator (3), set up for grasping and releasing a slab (L), and for displacing the slab (L) between an accessory position (D) and one or more containing spaces (22). The warehouse (20,21) comprises at least one rack (20), comprising a plurality of sidewalls (21) parallel to each other and aligned along a longitudinal direction (Y), wherein two adjacent sidewalls (21) define a containing space (22) for one or more slabs (L) arranged on a plane with a slight tilt with respect to a vertical plane; The manipulator (3) comprises a gripping device (31), which is movable between a first position, in which it is able to grasp or release a slab (L) positioned in the accessory position (D), and a second position, in which it is able to insert itself into a containing space (22) to release or pick up a slab (L) in the containing space (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 49/08 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles for ceramic mouldings

Abstract

A kiln for firing ceramic slabs (T) comprising: a heating module (2), a firing module (3), a cooling module (4), consecutively connected to each other along an advancement direction (Y) of the slabs (L), which define a process chamber (C) provided with an inlet opening (A) and an outlet opening (B); a transport system (T1, T2) arranged along the process chamber (C) from the inlet opening to the outlet opening, structured to transport the slabs (L) along the advancement direction (Y) the process chamber (C) comprises at least a first channel (C1) and at least a second channel (C2), thermally isolated from one another, cach of which extends along the advancement direction (Y) from the inlet opening (A) to the outlet opening (B); the transport system (T1, T2) comprises at least a first line (T1) and at least a second line (T2), respectively arranged along the first channel (C1) and along the second channel (C2) from the inlet opening (A) to the outlet opening (B).

IPC Classes  ?

• F27B 9/02 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-track typeFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-chamber typeCombinations of furnaces
• F27B 9/32 - Casings

Abstract

Roller conveyor, comprising: a plurality of driven rollers (2) each of which has a cylindrical outer surface (21), arranged allow the support of an object to be transported, which is tangential to a transport plane (a) on which the transport of the objects occurs; a motor (3); a transmission element (4), which kinematically connects the motor (3) to the driven rollers (2) and is placed in contact with a portion of the outer surface (21) tangential to the transport plane (a); a plurality of presser rollers (5), placed in contact with the transmission element (4), on the opposite side with respect to the driven rollers (2), each of said presser rollers (5) being arranged abutting a respective driven roller (2), so as to press the transmission element (4) between itself and the respective driven roller (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 13/071 - Roller driving means with frictional engagement
• B65G 13/04 - Roller-ways having driven rollers all rollers driven
• B65G 13/07 - Roller driving means having endless driving elements

Abstract

Operating vehicle, comprising: a self-propelled unit (10), structured to move on a movement surface along a given path advancing along a main direction (X); a fork (20), associated with an operating part (11) of the self-propelled unit (10) and movable vertically between a lower position and an upper position; a detection sensor (30), provided with a detecting field (R) and arranged to emit a signal if an object is inside the detecting field (R), said detecting field (R) facing the space occupied by the fork (20); a control module, connected to the self-propelled unit (10) and to the detection sensor (30), which is set up to control a safety manoeuvre of the self-propelled unit (10) in the presence of a detecting signal of the detection sensor (30). the detection sensor (30) is vertically movable between a lower position and an upper position. The upper position is placed at a higher level than the lower position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
• B66F 9/075 - Constructional features or details
• B66F 9/24 - Electrical devices or systems

Abstract

Operating vehicle, comprising: a self-propelled unit (10), structured to move on a movement surface along a given path advancing along a main direction (X); a fork (20), associated with a front operating part (11) of the self-propelled unit (10) and movable vertically between a lower position and an upper position; a detection sensor (30), provided with a detecting field (R) and arranged to emit a positive signal if an object is inside the detecting field (R), said detecting field (R) facing the space occupied by the fork (20); a control module, connected to the self-propelled unit (10) and to the detection sensor (30), which is set up to control a safety manoeuvre of the self-propelled unit (10) in the presence of a positive signal of the detection sensor (30). The detection sensor (30) is movable between a first position, in which the detecting field (R) does not intercept the fork (20), in any position adopted by the fork (20) between said lower and upper positions, and a second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B66F 9/075 - Constructional features or details
• B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force

Abstract

A plotter (1) for inkjet printing, comprising a frame (10) comprising a sliding guide (22); a carriage (24) slidably constrained to the sliding guide (22) and movable along it in a first printing direction (S1) and in a second opposite printing direction (S2), wherein said first and second printing directions are contained within a sliding plane (P) parallel to the sliding guide (22), and wherein the carriage (24) supports at least one group (40) of printheads (34) wherein each printhead (34) comprises a plurality of ink dispensing nozzles (37); at least one tank for the ink, arranged in a fixed position with respect to the frame (10); an ink recirculation circuit (C), comprising a delivery branch (Cm) and a return branch (Cr) configured to make the ink flow from the at least one group (40) of printheads (34) and vice versa, the recirculation circuit (C) comprising tubes (39) extending at least in part parallel to the sliding plane (P), wherein the plotter (1) comprises at least one damper (62) for the at least one group (40) of printheads (34), integral with the carriage (24) and connected to at least one of the delivery branch (Cm) and the return branch (Cr) between the least one tank and the at least one group (40) of printheads (34), wherein the at least one damper (62) comprises an ink accumulation chamber (88) and a compensation chamber (94) fluidly separated from it by an expandable septum, the ink accumulation chamber (88) being in fluid communication with said ink recirculation circuit (C) and the compensation chamber (94) being in fluid communication with the external environment or with a source of compressed air (150) or with a vacuum pump (151).

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/18 - Ink recirculation systems
• B41J 2/01 - Ink jet
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41J 2/175 - Ink supply systems

Abstract

at least one applicator (4), movable between at least one pick up position, in which it is able to pick up a connecting element (A) from the magazine (3), and at least one application position, in which it is able to position a connecting element (A) in contact with a flank (S) of the pack (C).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 11/58 - Applying two or more wrappers, e.g. in succession
• B65B 13/18 - Details of, or auxiliary devices used in, bundling machines
• B65B 23/20 - Packaging plate glass, tiles, or shingles
• B65B 41/04 - Feeding sheets or wrapper blanks by grippers
• B65D 71/00 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material
• B65D 81/05 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
• B65D 85/46 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure for bricks, tiles or building blocks
• B65D 85/62 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for stacks of articlesContainers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for special arrangements of groups of articles

Abstract

in which it is capable of closing all the nozzles (3), and at least one opening configuration, in which it frees at least one nozzle (3) to allow the emission of ceramic enamel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/04 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand
• B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof

Goods & Services

Plants, machines, machine-tools, power tools, equipment and parts thereof for working and decorating ceramic, textile, paper, glass, plastic and wood products, including parquet strips and plates; plants, machines, machine- tools, power tools and parts thereof for manufacture of equipment, machines and plants for working and decorating ceramic, textile, paper, glass and plastic products; machines and plants for manufacturing, working and decorating ceramic tiles and slabs; machines for pressing ceramic and ceramic materials; ceramic powder feeding units for machines for manufacturing, processing and decorating ceramic tiles and slabs; plants, machines, machine-tools, current tools for the ceramic industry for the drying process of ceramic tiles and slabs; computer controlled plants, machines, machine-tools, current tools for the storage and handling of ceramic products, ceramic tiles and slabs and internal transport systems; machines, machine-tools, equipment for handling and sorting of ceramic slabs and tiles; plants, machines, machine-tools, current tools for packaging ceramic slabs and tiles. Software for the management and control of industrial productivity (MES - manufacturing execution system); software for the management of industrial plants for production, working, decoration and printing on ceramic slabs and tiles and other ceramic surfaces; software for the monitoring, analysis, control and operation of production, working, decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; software for management of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; downloadable software applications for management, monitoring, analysis, control and operation of production, processing, decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; quality control and defect detection devices for use in the production, processing and decoration of ceramic slabs and tiles. Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware and apparatus; installation, repair and maintenance services of plant, machinery, machine-tools, power tools, equipment and their parts for the production, working and decoration of ceramic, textile, paper, glass, plastic and wood products.

Abstract

A dispensing device for granular or powdered materials, comprising: a main body; a dispensing channel, arranged at least partially in the main body and provided with a longitudinal axis, an inlet opening and an outlet opening; a suction means, provided to retain, upon command, at least a part of granular or powdered material inside the dispensing channel, so as to form an accumulation that obstructs the dispensing channel and prevents the flow of material; at least one suction opening, placed in communication with the dispensing channel and with the suction means; a filter, interposed between the suction opening and the dispensing channel; a ventilation portion, associated with the main body and connected to the inlet opening, which is provided with an outer surface placed in communication with an environment at a determined pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05C 19/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces the particulate material being projected, poured or allowed to flow onto the surface of the work
• B05C 19/06 - Storage, supply or control of the application of particulate materialRecovery of excess particulate material
• B28B 11/04 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating
• B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles

Abstract

A dryer for ceramic products that includes a casing that encloses a drying chamber with drying channels that have a first movable plane equipped with a motor means provided to transport the ceramic products along a main direction, and a heating means provided to heat the drying chamber. The dryer further includes outlet channels in the drying chamber aligned with a respective drying channel along the main direction and a second mobile plane with a motor means and the motor means of each first mobile plane is activated independently from the motor means of the second mobile plane with which it is aligned.

IPC Classes  ?

• F26B 15/12 - Machines or apparatus for drying objects with progressive movementMachines or apparatus with progressive movement for drying batches of material in compact form with movement in a path composed of one or more straight lines, e.g. compound the lines being all horizontal or slightly inclined
• F26B 3/04 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour circulating over, or surrounding, the materials or objects to be dried
• F26B 25/00 - Details of general application not covered by group or

Abstract

Sorting machine for slabs, comprising: a conveying plane (2), arranged to move slabs (L) along a conveying direction (t); a manipulator device (M), arranged to grasp and release a slab (L), and to move the slab (L) between the conveying plane (2) and one or more sorting stations (100); characterised in that the manipulator device (M) comprises: a carriage (3) that is movable along a substantially horizontal sliding direction (X); an elevator (4), associated with the carriage (3) and movable along a substantially vertical direction; a gripping device (5), associated with the elevator (4), which is provided with a means (51) for gripping at least one slab (L); the gripping device (5) rotates around a substantially horizontal rotation axis (Y) and is movable along a transverse direction (Z) that is substantially horizontal and perpendicular to the sliding direction (X).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
• B65G 49/06 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles for fragile sheets, e.g. glass

Abstract

An image identification method for printing on rigid substrates includes the steps of: defining a digital graphic design representative of a rigid substrate to be produced; spreading a soft layer of granular or powder ceramic material on a deposition surface; pressing the soft layer to obtain a compacted layer; acquiring a real image of the compacted layer, detecting keypoints of the real image; comparing the keypoints of the real image with keypoints of an image obtained or derived from the digital graphic design; and calculating a portion of the digital graphic design corresponding to a portion of the real image. An image identification system for printing implementing the described method and a corresponding printing method/system are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
• B28B 11/06 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating with powdered or granular material
• B28B 11/10 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for reshaping the surface, e.g. smoothing, roughening, corrugating, making screw-threads by using presses
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping

Abstract

Guide system for a conveyor belt, comprising: a first guide (2) and a second guide (3), each of which is arranged to be positioned in contact with a respective side of the conveyor belt (T); two transmission kinematic mechanisms (4) which connect the first and the second guide (2,3) to one another; an actuator (5), arranged to exercise a direct thrust orthogonally to the longitudinal plane (P) on at least one between the first and the second guide (2,3); characterised in that: the transmission kinematic mechanisms (4) are arranged at a certain distance from one other and aligned along the advancement direction (X); each transmission kinematic mechanism (4) comprises a first connecting rod (20) and a second connecting rod (30); the first guide (2) is connected to the first connecting rods (20) of the two kinematic mechanisms (4) at a plurality of axes of rotation (a,e) aligned along a direction parallel to an advancement direction (X) of the belt (T).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 15/64 - Arrangements for supporting or guiding belts, e.g. by fluid jets for automatically maintaining the position of the belts
• B65G 39/16 - Arrangements of rollers mounted on framework for aligning belts or chains

Abstract

A machine for dry decoration of ceramic slabs or tiles, comprising: —a deposit plane (50); —a distributor unit (D), arranged to dispense, in a controlled manner, a ceramic compound in granular or powdered form, formed by two or more different ceramic materials; —a storage container (F), interposed between the distributor unit (D) and the deposit plane (50) to store a certain quantity of ceramic compound dispensed by the distributor unit (D), and comprising an unloading opening (0) arranged to allow the deposit of the ceramic compound on the deposit plane (50); wherein the storage container (F) and the deposit plane (50) are in relative movement with respect to one another along a longitudinal direction (Y); —a control module, connected to the distributor unit (D) and arranged to control and regulate the dispensing of ceramic compound by the distributor unit (D); The machine comprises one or more sensors (S), connected to the control module and arranged to detect a significant parameter of the quantity of ceramic compound contained in the storage container (F) and to process a corresponding measurement signal; The control module is arranged to regulate the dispensing of ceramic compound as a function of the measurement signal received, so as to maintain a desired amount of ceramic compound inside the container (F).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type

Abstract

A machine and a method for digital printing on a sheet (L) having an edge (E), comprising the following steps: providing a main reference system; providing an image (I) having a contour (B), positioned in a pre-established manner relative to said main reference system; translating the sheet (L) in advancement along an advancement direction (Y) on an advancement plane (P); during the advancement of the sheet: performing a succession of scans of consecutive zones (Z) of the sheet (L); in each zone (Z), defining a plurality of nodal points (Pe) relative to said main reference system; associating with each nodal point (Pe) a corresponding image point (Pb) of the image, by means of a pre-established calculation method; processing a modified portion (Im) of the image (I), moving each image point (Pb), and a portion of the contour (B) adjacent to that image point (Pb), in a pre-established position respect to the relative nodal point (Pe); printing the modified portion (Im) on the sheet (L).

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41J 29/38 - Drives, motors, controls, or automatic cut-off devices for the entire printing mechanism

Goods & Services

Software for the management and control of industrial productivity (MES - Manufacturing Execution System); software for the management of industrial plants for production, working, decoration and printing on ceramic slabs and tiles and other ceramic surfaces; software for the monitoring, analysis, control and operation of production, working, decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; software for management of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; downloadable software applications for management, monitoring, analysis, control and operation of production, processing, decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles. Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware and apparatus; installation, repair and maintenance services of plant, machinery, machine-tools, power tools, equipment and their parts for the production, working and decoration of ceramic, textile, paper, glass, plastic and wood products. Industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; computer and computer program design and development; software development, programming and implementation; testing, authentication and quality control.

Abstract

A method for realising a ceramic slab, comprising the following steps: arranging on a first deposition plane (50) a decorated layer (L2) provided with a decoration (200), gradually depositing the decorated soft layer (L2) from a head (H) to a tail (T); gradually transferring the soft layer (L2) by deposition from the first deposition plane (50) to a second deposition plane (83), placed at a lower height than the first deposition plane (50), starting from the tail (T) of the second soft layer (L2), gradually realising a second layer (L3) on the second deposition plane (83).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
• B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
• B44F 9/04 - Designs imitating natural patterns of stone surfaces, e.g. marble
• E04F 13/14 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of stone or stone-like materials, e.g. ceramicsCoverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of glass
• E04F 15/08 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of stone or stone-like material, e.g. concreteFlooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of glass

Abstract

Dispensing bar for a product, such as a granular or powder material, comprising: a plurality of dispensing devices (2), each of which comprises a dispensing channel (20), provided with an inlet opening (21 ) for the product and an outlet opening (22) through which the product can be dispensed downwards; a reservoir (3), placed in communication with the dispensing devices (2) and intended to contain the product; wherein the dispensing devices (2) are distributed along an alignment direction (Y), along at least one row (R1,R2,R3,R4), so as to define a deposition front parallel to the alignment direction (Y); characterised in that: it comprises a support structure (10), provided with a first portion (11), with which the reservoir (3) is associated, and a second portion (12), with which the dispensing devices (2) and the suction means (23) are associated; the first portion (11) and the second portion (12) are slidable between them along a direction parallel to the alignment direction (Y), so as to assume an operating position, in which dispensing of the material under normal operating conditions is possible, and a maintenance position, in which it is possible to access to at least some of the parts associated with the portions (11,12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B05C 19/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces the particulate material being projected, poured or allowed to flow onto the surface of the work
• B05C 19/06 - Storage, supply or control of the application of particulate materialRecovery of excess particulate material
• B28B 11/04 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating
• B41J 25/34 - Bodily-changeable print heads or carriages

Abstract

A resin application device (100) for a conveying surface (16) in a printing process comprises: an adhesive resin dispenser (170) configured to deliver adhesive resin (180) onto a conveying surface (16); a dragging body (150) rotatably mounted about a rotation axis (R) and configured to come into contact with the conveying surface (16), wherein in a contact zone (156) between the dragging body (150) and the conveying surface (16), the dragging body (150) and the conveying surface (16) have respective advancement directions directed in opposite to each other; a motor (155) connected to said dragging body (150) for setting into rotation said dragging body (150) about said rotation axis (R); a support frame (101) on which said dragging body (150) is mounted and configured to be mounted on the conveying surface (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B05C 11/04 - Apparatus for spreading or distributing liquids or other fluent materials already applied to a surfaceControl of the thickness of a coating with blades
• B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devicesMountings for web rolls or spindles
• D06B 1/04 - Applying liquids, gases or vapours on to textile materials to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing or impregnating by pouring or allowing to flow on to the surface of the textile material
• D06B 5/08 - Forcing liquids, gases, or vapours through textile materials to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing, impregnating through moving materials of indefinite length through fabrics
• D06B 23/24 - Means for regulating the amount of treating material picked up by the textile material during its treatment
• D06B 23/30 - Means for cleaning apparatus or machines, or parts thereof
• B05C 11/02 - Apparatus for spreading or distributing liquids or other fluent materials already applied to a surfaceControl of the thickness of a coating

Abstract

A machine (1) for depositing ceramic powders comprises a supply device (2) and a distributor device (3) of the ceramic powders. The supply device (2) is configured to convey the ceramic powders receiving them from a process situated upstream of the machine. The distributor (3) is movable along a processing direction (X) which extends in a support plane and is configured to receive the ceramic powders from the supply device (2) depositing at least one layer thereof on the support plane during an advancement and/or reverse movement thereof along the processing direction (X). A system for making ceramic tiles or slabs is also claimed, comprising (i) the machine (1) for depositing ceramic powders, (ii) a conveyor belt (11) defining the support plane and (iii) a pressing device arranged along the support plane downstream of the machine (1) and configured to press at least one layer of ceramic powders deposited by the machine (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type

Goods & Services

Manufacturing machines in relation to the following goods: ceramic tiles and ceramic plates; machines for machining operations and decorating machines in relation to the following goods: ceramic, ceramic tiles and ceramic plates; pressing machines, in relation to the following goods: ceramic and ceramic materials; feedings units of ceramic powder for machines for the production, processing and decoration of ceramic tiles and slabs. Software for the management of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; software for use in monitoring, analysing, control and operation of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; downloadable software application for the management, monitoring, analysis, control and operation of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles.

Goods & Services

embossing, pressing, polishing, drying, sorting, packaging, handling, storage machines for working and decorating ceramic, textile, paper, glass, plastic and wood products, including parquet strips and plates; embossing, pressing, polishing, drying, sorting, packaging, handling, storage machine-tools for working and decorating ceramic, textile, paper, glass, plastic and wood products, including parquet strips and plates; power tools, namely, drilling tools, milling tools, turning tools, cutting tools, shaping tools, finishing tools for working and decorating ceramic, textile, paper, glass, plastic and wood products, including parquet strips and plates; embossing, pressing, polishing, drying, sorting, packaging, handling, storage machines for manufacturing, working and decorating ceramic tiles and slabs; machines for pressing ceramic and ceramic materials; mechanized feeding units for ceramic powder for machines for manufacturing, processing and decorating ceramic tiles and slabs; drying machines for the drying process of ceramic tiles and slabs; drying machine-tools for the drying process of ceramic tiles and slabs; electric current drying machine tools for the ceramic industry for the drying process of ceramic tiles and slabs; material and cargo handling machines for the storage and handling of ceramic products, ceramic tiles and slabs and internal transport systems consisting of roller conveyors, powered translation and rotation devices, suspended tray conveyors, conveyors and belts; material and cargo handling machine-tools for the storage and handling of ceramic products, ceramic tiles and slabs and internal transport systems consisting of roller conveyors, powered translation and rotation devices, suspended tray conveyors, conveyors and belts; material and cargo handling electric current machine tools for the storage and handling of ceramic products, ceramic tiles and slabs and internal transport systems consisting of roller conveyors, powered translation and rotation devices, suspended tray conveyors, conveyors and belts; material and cargo handling and sorting machines for handling and sorting of ceramic slabs and tiles; material and cargo handling and sorting machine-tools for handling and sorting of ceramic slabs and tiles; packaging machines for packaging ceramic slabs and tiles; packaging machine-tools for packaging ceramic slabs and tiles; packaging electric current machine tools for packaging ceramic slabs and tiles downloadable and recorded Manufacture Execution System (MES) software for the management and control of industrial productivity; downloadable and recorded software for the management and operation of industrial plants for production, working, decoration and printing on ceramic slabs and tiles and other ceramic surfaces; downloadable and recorded software for the monitoring, analysis, control and operation of production, working, decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; downloadable and recorded software for management and operation of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; downloadable computer software applications for management, monitoring, analysis, control and operation of production, processing, decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; quality control and defect detection devices, namely, machines for testing ceramic [not for medical purposes] for use in the production, processing and decoration of ceramic slabs and tiles Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware and computer peripheral apparatus; installation, repair and maintenance services of plant, machinery, machine-tools, power tools, equipment and their parts for the production, working and decoration of ceramic, textile, paper, glass, plastic and wood products

Goods & Services

Downloadable and recorded Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software for the management and control of industrial productivity; Downloadable and recorded software for the management and operation of industrial plants for production, working, decoration and printing on ceramic slabs and tiles and other ceramic surfaces; Downloadable and recorded software for the monitoring, analysis, control and operation of production, working, decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; Downloadable and recorded software for management of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; downloadable software applications for management, monitoring, analysis, control and operation of production, processing, decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware and peripherals; installation, repair and maintenance services of plant, machinery, machine-tools, power tools, equipment and their parts for the production, working and decoration of ceramic, textile, paper, glass, plastic and wood products Industrial analysis and research in the field of production, working, decoration and printing on ceramic slabs and tiles and other ceramic surfaces and industrial design services; computer and computer program design and development; software development, programming and implementation; testing, authentication and quality control for others in the field of production, working, decoration and printing on ceramic slabs and tiles and other ceramic surfaces and industrial design services

Abstract

A dryer for ceramic products, such as for example slabs or tiles, comprising: a drying chamber (1); at least one drying channel (10), comprising a shelf (11) for one or more ceramic products; at least two manifolds (20), positioned respectively above and below the shelf (11), each of which is connected to a source of conditioned air. The manifold (20) located above the shelf (11) has an extended shape and is provided with a flat lower surface (21a), which in the plan view covers at least a portion of the shelf (11) and is provided with a plurality of lower openings (22a) for emitting the conditioned air into the drying channel (10). The manifold (20) located below the shelf (11) has an extended shape and is provided with a flat upper surface (21b), which in the plan view covers at least a portion of the shelf (11) and is provided with a plurality of upper openings (22b) for emitting the conditioned air into the drying channel (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• F26B 15/10 - Machines or apparatus for drying objects with progressive movementMachines or apparatus with progressive movement for drying batches of material in compact form with movement in a path composed of one or more straight lines, e.g. compound
• F26B 3/04 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour circulating over, or surrounding, the materials or objects to be dried
• F26B 21/12 - Velocity of flowQuantity of flow

Abstract

Plotter for digital printing, comprising: a main structure (2), arranged to be rested on a support surface (E); a printing head, associated with the main structure (2) and movable along a substantially horizontal transverse direction (X), for a predetermined stroke in alternating and opposite directions; a transport device (3), arranged to lead a material to be printed forwards along a longitudinal direction (Y) which is substantially horizontal and perpendicular to the transverse direction (X). The transport device (3) is removably associated with the main structure (2) by means of connection means (4,5). The connection means (4,5) is arranged to assume an operating configuration, in which the transport device (3) is connected to the main structure (2) in a substantially rigid manner with respect to direct movements along the longitudinal direction (Y) and with respect to direct movements along the transverse direction (X), and a non-operating configuration, in which the transport device (3) is movable with respect to the main structure (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
• B41J 29/02 - Framework
• B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by belts or chains
• B41J 11/20 - Platen adjustments for varying the strength of impression, for a varying number of papers, for wear or for alignment
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

Goods & Services

Manufacturing machines for ceramic tiles and ceramic plates; Machines for machining operations and Decorating machines for use in the manufacture of ceramic, Ceramic tiles and ceramic plates; Pressing machines, for the manufacture of ceramic, ceramic tiles and Ceramic plates; mechanized feedings units for ceramic powder for machines for the production, processing and decoration of ceramic tiles and slabs Downloadable and recorded software for the management of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; Downloadable and recorded software for use in monitoring, analysing, control and operation of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; Downloadable software application for the management, monitoring, analysis, control and operation of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles

Abstract

A detector device for ceramic tiles or slabs, comprising: a resting plane (T), provided with a longitudinal direction (Y); a laser emitter (2), arranged to emit a flat laser beam (3) on the resting plane (T), so as to illuminate a detection line (31) on the resting plane (T); the laser beam (3) lies on a plane having a first inclination (a1) with respect to the transport plane (T); the laser beam (3) has a second inclination (a2) with respect to the longitudinal direction (Y); it comprises a camera (4), provided with a vision cone (5) having a longitudinal axis (X), which longitudinal axis (X) has an inclination (b) with respect to the transport plane (T); the vision cone (5) faces the transport plane (T) so as to include the detection line (31); the laser emitter (2) and the camera (4) are located on the same side of the transport plane (T).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/25 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures by projecting a pattern, e.g. moiré fringes, on the object

Abstract

A sorting device for sheet-like products, such as ceramic slabs or tiles, having a main product conveyance direction (X), characterised in that it comprises a first manipulator (2), provided with gripping means (21), configured to connect to one or more products, which are aligned along a direction parallel to the main direction (X), in which the first manipulator (2) is movable along the main direction (X) between a pick-up position, in which the gripping means (21) is able to pick up one or more products, and a release position, in which the gripping means (21) is able to release the products.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
• B65G 49/08 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles for ceramic mouldings

Abstract

Roller conveyor, comprising: a plurality of driven rollers (2) each of which has a cylindrical outer surface (21), arranged to allow the support of an object to be transported, which is tangential to a transport plane (a) on which the transport of the objects occurs; a motor (3); a transmission element (4), which kinematically connects the motor (3) to the driven rollers (2) and is placed in contact with a portion of the outer surface (21) tangential to the transport plane (a); a plurality of presser rollers (5), placed in contact with the transmission element (4), on the opposite side with respect to the driven rollers (2), each of said presser rollers (5) being arranged abutting a respective driven roller (2), so as to press the transmission element (4) between itself and the respective driven roller (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 13/071 - Roller driving means with frictional engagement
• B65G 13/04 - Roller-ways having driven rollers all rollers driven

Abstract

A kiln for firing ceramic slabs (T) comprising: a heating module (2), a firing module (3), a cooling module (4), consecutively connected to each other along an advancement direction (Y) of the slabs (L), which define a process chamber (C) provided with an inlet opening (A) and an outlet opening (B); a transport system (T1, T2) arranged along the process chamber (C) from the inlet opening to the outlet opening, structured to transport the slabs (L) along the advancement direction (Y) the process chamber (C) comprises at least a first channel (C1) and at least a second channel (C2), thermally isolated from one another, each of which extends along the advancement direction (Y) from the inlet opening (A) to the outlet opening (B); the transport system (T1, T2) comprises at least a first line (T1) and at least a second line (T2), respectively arranged along the first channel (C1) and along the second channel (C2) from the inlet opening (A) to the outlet opening (B).

IPC Classes  ?

• F27B 9/02 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-track typeFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-chamber typeCombinations of furnaces
• F27B 9/20 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the path of the charge during treatmentFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the means by which the charge is moved during treatment the charge moving in a substantially straight path

Abstract

A dispensing device for dispensing a granular material, comprising a dispensing channel (20) provided with an inlet opening (21) and an outlet opening (22). The dispensing channel (20) comprises an intermediate portion (23), which connects the inlet (21) and outlet (22) openings and is provided with a longitudinal axis (Y); the intermediate portion (23) has a length (L) and a height (H), measured on a vertical plane containing the longitudinal axis (Y), wherein the height (H) is measured perpendicular to the length (L). The intermediate portion (23) is configured to enable the deposit and accumulation of a predetermined quantity of granular material coming from the inlet opening (21); Motor means are provided which can be activated on command to cause the granular material to flow in advancement from the intermediate portion (23) towards the outlet opening (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• B05C 19/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces the particulate material being projected, poured or allowed to flow onto the surface of the work
• B05C 19/06 - Storage, supply or control of the application of particulate materialRecovery of excess particulate material
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B05C 19/02 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces using fluidised-bed technique
• B05D 1/24 - Applying particulate materials

Abstract

A pressing device for pressing a layer of ceramic material, comprising: a press (10), provided with a lower pad (11), provided with a pressing surface (11a) facing upwards and arranged below the active portion (3) of a first movable belt (2), and an upper pad (12), provided with a pressing surface (12a) facing downwards and arranged above the active portion (3) of the first movable belt (2); and a compactor (20), arranged upstream of the press (10), which comprises a lower presser (21), provided with a pressing surface (21a) facing upwards and arranged below the active portion (3) of the first movable belt (2), and an upper presser (22), provided with a pressing surface (22a) facing downwards and arranged above the active portion (3) of the first movable belt (2). The pressers (21,22) of the compactor (20) can be activated independently of the pads (11,12) of the press (10) and apply a compacting load which is lower than the pressing load of the press (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
• B28B 3/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using pressesPresses specially adapted therefor
• B30B 5/06 - Presses characterised by the use of pressing means other than those mentioned in groups and wherein the pressing means is in the form of an endless band co-operating with another endless band

Abstract

A movement device for moving roller boxes, comprising: a support frame (10), movable along a vertical direction; a conveyor plane (11), solidly constrained to the support frame (10) with respect to the movement in a vertical direction and movable with respect to the support frame (10) along a horizontal transversal direction (X), in which the conveyor plane (11) is predisposed to translate objects (O) along a horizontal conveying direction (Y); three operating arms (21,22,23), solidly constrained to the support frame (10), each of which is provided with spindles (S) rotating about rotation axes which are coplanar, horizontal and perpendicular to the conveying direction (Y). A main arm (21) is provided with motorised spindles (S) and is movable along the transversal direction (X) between a first operating position and a second operating position, to selectively interact with one of two roller boxes (B1,B2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/90 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials
• B65G 41/00 - Supporting frames or bases for conveyors as a whole, e.g. transportable conveyor frames
• B65G 47/00 - Article or material-handling devices associated with conveyorsMethods employing such devices
• B65G 47/04 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles
• B65G 47/54 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices between conveyors which cross one another at least one of which is a roller-way
• B65G 47/64 - Switching conveyors

Abstract

A device for the transport of ceramic slabs (L), comprising: a pair of inner belts (2, 3) and a pair of outer belts (4, 5), parallel to the transport direction (x) and coplanar to a transport plane; wherein each belt is associated to respective supports (210, 220, 310, 320, 410, 420, 510, 520); at least the front supports (210, 310, 410, 510) are slidably associated to a front bar (6), arranged perpendicular to a transport direction (X) and parallel to the transport plane; a motor means, predisposed to activate the front bar (6) in rotation, so as to displace the front supports (210, 310, 410, 510) along the front bar (6), in a perpendicular direction to the transport direction (X) and parallel to the transport plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 15/10 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface
• B65G 21/12 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of position of load-carrier or traction element as a whole
• B65G 41/00 - Supporting frames or bases for conveyors as a whole, e.g. transportable conveyor frames

Goods & Services

Manufacturing machines in relation to the following goods: Ceramic tiles and ceramic plates; Machines for machining operations and Decorating machines in relation to the following goods: ceramic, Ceramic tiles and ceramic plates; Pressing machines, in relation to the following goods: ceramic and Ceramic materials; Feedings units of ceramic powder for machines for the production, processing and decoration of ceramic tiles and slabs. Software for the management of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; Software for use in monitoring, analysing, control and operation of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles; Downloadable software application for the management, monitoring, analysis, control and operation of decoration and printing processes on ceramic slabs and tiles.

Abstract

A method for realising ceramic slabs or tiles, comprising the following steps: laying a soft layer (SL) of granular or powder ceramic material on a support plane (P); pressing the soft layer (SL) in order to obtain a compacted layer (CL); firing the compacted layer (CL); prior to the pressing, applying an identification mark (M) onto the soft layer (SL), the identification mark (M) having an optical contrast with respect to the soft layer (SL), so as to enable an optical detection of the mark (M); subsequently to the pressing, acquiring an image of the mark (M); processing the image of the mark (M) detected so as to control one or more operating steps subsequent to the pressing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
• B28B 3/12 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using pressesPresses specially adapted therefor wherein one or more rollers exert pressure on the material
• B30B 11/00 - Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses or tabletting presses
• B30B 15/26 - Programme control arrangements
• B28B 11/04 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating

Abstract

An inkjet head, comprising: a dispensing unit (2), provided with: a main circulation conduit (21) for circulating a ceramic enamel; two or more nozzles (3), placed in communication with the main conduit (21) and distributed along a main direction (X); at least one shutter (4), activatable to close or free said nozzles (3); at least one actuator (5), arranged to activate the shutter (4); wherein the shutter (4) is movable between at least one closing configuration, in which it is capable of closing all the nozzles (3), and at least one opening configuration, in which it frees at least one nozzle (3) to allow the emission of ceramic enamel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/04 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand
• B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof

Abstract

A packaging machine comprising: a rest plane (2) for a pack (C) of products (P); at least one magazine (3), predisposed to contain one or more connecting elements (A), predisposed to be applied to at least one flank (S) of the pack (C); at least one applicator (4), movable between at least one pick up position, in which it is able to pick up a connecting element (A) from the magazine (3), and at least one application position, in which it is able to position a connecting element (A) in contact with a flank (S) of the pack (C).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 23/20 - Packaging plate glass, tiles, or shingles
• B65B 13/18 - Details of, or auxiliary devices used in, bundling machines
• B65D 81/05 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents

Abstract

A dispensing device for granular or powdered materials, comprising: a main body (200); a dispensing channel (2a), arranged at least partially in the main body (200) and provided with a longitudinal axis (X), an inlet opening (21) and an outlet opening (22); a suction means, provided to retain, upon command, at least a part of granular or powdered material inside the dispensing channel (2a), so as to form an accumulation that obstructs the dispensing channel (2a) and prevents the flow of material; at least one suction opening (23), placed in communication with the dispensing channel (2a) and with the suction means; a filter (20), interposed between the suction opening (23) and the dispensing channel (2a); a ventilation portion (20b), associated with the main body (200) and connected to the inlet opening (21), which is provided with an outer surface (20d) placed in communication with an environment at a determined pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05C 19/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces the particulate material being projected, poured or allowed to flow onto the surface of the work
• B05C 19/06 - Storage, supply or control of the application of particulate materialRecovery of excess particulate material

Abstract

Dispensing device for granular or powdered materials, comprising: a dispensing channel (2a), provided with a longitudinal axis (X), an inlet opening (21) and an outlet opening (22); suction means, arranged to retain, on command, at least a portion of granular or powdered material in contact with an inner surface of the dispensing channel (2a), so as to form an accumulation which obstructs the dispensing channel (2a) and prevents the flow of material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05C 19/06 - Storage, supply or control of the application of particulate materialRecovery of excess particulate material
• B05B 7/14 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas designed for spraying particulate materials
• B05C 19/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces the particulate material being projected, poured or allowed to flow onto the surface of the work
• B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B05C 9/06 - Apparatus or plant for applying liquid or other fluent material to surfaces by means not covered by groups , or in which the means of applying the liquid or other fluent material is not important for applying two different liquids or other fluent materials, or the same liquid or other fluent material twice, to the same side of the work
• B28B 11/04 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating

Abstract

A dryer for ceramic products, such as for example slabs or tiles, comprising: a casing (1a) that encloses a drying chamber (1); one or more drying channels (10), contained in the drying chamber (1), each of which comprises a first movable plane (11), equipped with a motor means, provided to transport the ceramic products along a main direction (X); a heating means, provided to heat the drying chamber (1); one or more outlet channels (102), contained in the drying chamber (1), each of which is aligned with a respective drying channel (10) along the respective main direction (X) and comprises a second mobile plane (103), equipped with a motor means, aligned along the main direction (X) to a respective mobile plane (11) of a drying channel (10), wherein the motor means of each first mobile plane (11) can be activated independently from the motor means of the second mobile plane (103) with which it is aligned; a control module, provided to regulate the advancement speed of the first mobile plane (11) and of the second mobile plane (103).

IPC Classes  ?

• F26B 3/04 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour circulating over, or surrounding, the materials or objects to be dried
• F26B 15/12 - Machines or apparatus for drying objects with progressive movementMachines or apparatus with progressive movement for drying batches of material in compact form with movement in a path composed of one or more straight lines, e.g. compound the lines being all horizontal or slightly inclined
• F26B 25/00 - Details of general application not covered by group or
• B65G 43/10 - Sequence control of conveyors operating in combination

Abstract

A guide system for a conveyor belt, comprising: a first guide (2) and a second guide (3), each of which is arranged to be positioned in contact with a respective side of the conveyor belt (T);characterised in that: the first and the second guide (2,3) are movable, at least partially, towards and away from one another; it comprises a transmission kinematic mechanism (4), which connects the first and the second guide (2,3) to one another, configured to transmit to the first and to the second guide (2,3) a symmetrical movement at least with respect to a longitudinal plane (P) perpendicular to the conveyor belt (T) and parallel to an advancement direction (F) of the conveyor belt (T); it comprises an actuator (5), arranged to exercise a direct thrust orthogonally to the longitudinal plane (P) on at least one from between the first and the second guide (2,3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 39/16 - Arrangements of rollers mounted on framework for aligning belts or chains
• B65H 23/025 - Registering, tensioning, smoothing, or guiding webs transversely by tentering devices by rollers
• B65G 15/62 - Guides for sliding belts
• B65H 23/032 - Controlling transverse register of web

Abstract

Management system for the ink in a printing machine, comprising: one or more tanks (2), each of which is equipped with hydraulic connections (21) for quick coupling and an inner layer of insulation; a docking station (3), arranged to be placed in a printing machine, which comprises hydraulic connections (31) for quick coupling, intended to be connected to the hydraulic connections (21) of one or more tanks (2); motor means (4), associated with the docking station (3) and arranged to transfer a tank (2) between a standby position and an operating position within the docking station, and to produce the coupling of the hydraulic connections (21,31).

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/175 - Ink supply systems

Abstract

A machine (1) for depositing ceramic powders comprises a supply device (2) and a distributor device (3) of the ceramic powders. The supply device (2) is configured to convey the ceramic powders receiving them from a process situated upstream of the machine. The distributor (3) is movable along a processing direction (X) which extends in a support plane and is configured to receive the ceramic powders from the supply device (2) depositing at least one layer thereof on the support plane during an advancement and/or reverse movement thereof along the processing direction (X). A system for making ceramic tiles or slabs is also claimed, comprising (i) the machine (1) for depositing ceramic powders, (ii) a conveyor belt (11) defining the support plane and (iii) a pressing device arranged along the support plane downstream of the machine (1) and configured to press at least one layer of ceramic powders deposited by the machine (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 1/60 - Colour correction or control
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping

Abstract

A device for locating a moving glass support is described. A conveyor roller surface is arranged to generate movement of the glass support. The device illuminates the glass support and acquires a plurality of lines of the moving glass support. A primary image is generated as a function of the acquired plurality of lines. A plurality of representative points of the glass support are detected from the primary image. Location coordinates of the glass support are calculated as a function of the plurality of representative points. A system for printing on the glass support inclusive of the locating device is further described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

Abstract

progressively transferring, by deposition, the second soft decorated layer (L2) from the first deposition surface (50) to a second deposition surface (83), situated at a lower height than the first deposition surface (50), starting from the tail (T) of the second soft decorated layer (L2), thus progressively forming on the second deposition surface (83) a third soft decorated layer (L3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles

Abstract

An orientation device for objects (O) provided with a stem (S) and with a head (H) that has a minimum width (R), characterised in that it comprises: a slot (3) which has two edges separated by a predetermined distance (D), less than the minimum width (R) and greater than the maximum width of the stem (G); an uncoupling device (4), movable between an active configuration, in which it is able to retain an object (O) with respect to lifting, and an inactive configuration, in which it is not able to interact with an object (O); a magnetic gripping element (2), movable along at least a vertical direction between an upper position and a lower position, in which an object (O) associated with the gripping element (2) is in a position such as to be retained by the uncoupling device (4) so as to be detached from the gripping element (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
• B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
• B65G 47/24 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles

Abstract

A machine for dry decoration of ceramic slabs or tiles, comprising: - a deposit plane (50); - a distributor unit (D), arranged to dispense, in a controlled manner, a ceramic compound in granular or powdered form, formed by two or more different ceramic materials; - a storage container (F), interposed between the distributor unit (D) and the deposit plane (50) to store a certain quantity of ceramic compound dispensed by the distributor unit (D), and comprising an unloading opening (O) arranged to allow the deposit of the ceramic compound on the deposit plane (50); wherein the storage container (F) and the deposit plane (50) are in relative movement with respect to one another along a longitudinal direction (Y); - a control module, connected to the distributor unit (D) and arranged to control and regulate the dispensing of ceramic compound by the distributor unit (D); The machine comprises one or more sensors (S), connected to the control module and arranged to detect a significant parameter of the quantity of ceramic compound contained in the storage container (F) and to process a corresponding measurement signal; The control module is arranged to regulate the dispensing of ceramic compound as a function of the measurement signal received, so as to maintain a desired amount of ceramic compound inside the container (F).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping

Abstract

A ceramic slab, comprising: a body (10), realised in ceramic material, which has a thickness (S) delimited by a first face (110) and by a second face (120), substantially flat and parallel to one another; at least one decoration (200), of a different colour/tone with respect to the body (100), which extends at least partly in the thickness (S) of the body (10) and at least partly on one of the two faces (110,120); wherein the decoration (200) is delimited, on a sectional plane perpendicular to the faces (110,120), by at least a first edge (210) which extends transversely to the faces (110,120) along a main extension direction (S1); wherein an inclination angle (a) is defined between the extension direction (S1 ) and a plane parallel to the faces (110,120); wherein the inclination angle (a) is comprised between 40° and 80°.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
• B44F 9/04 - Designs imitating natural patterns of stone surfaces, e.g. marble
• E04F 13/14 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of stone or stone-like materials, e.g. ceramicsCoverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of glass
• E04F 15/08 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of stone or stone-like material, e.g. concreteFlooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of glass

Abstract

A method for realising a ceramic slab, comprising the following steps: arranging on a first deposition plane (50) a decorated layer (L2) provided with a decoration (200), gradually depositing the decorated soft layer (L2) from a head (H) to a tail (T); gradually transferring the soft layer (L2) by deposition from the first deposition plane (50) to a second deposition plane (83), placed at a lower height than the first deposition plane (50), starting from the tail (T) of the second soft layer (L2), gradually realising a second layer (L3) on the second deposition plane (83).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
• B44F 9/04 - Designs imitating natural patterns of stone surfaces, e.g. marble
• E04F 13/14 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of stone or stone-like materials, e.g. ceramicsCoverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of glass
• E04F 15/08 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of stone or stone-like material, e.g. concreteFlooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of glass

Abstract

A machine for dry decoration of ceramic slabs or tiles, comprising: a support element (10), provided with a plurality of cavities (11) with a pre-established shape; a dispensing device (20), configured to deposit a pre-fixed amount of powder material inside one or more pre-established cavities (11); an unloading device (30), configured to move the cavities (11) from a loading position, in which they can receive the powder material from the dispensing device (20), to an unloading position, in which they can unload the powder material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 31/06 - Feeding, e.g. into a mould cavity in measured doses
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B30B 5/06 - Presses characterised by the use of pressing means other than those mentioned in groups and wherein the pressing means is in the form of an endless band co-operating with another endless band
• B30B 15/30 - Feeding material to presses

Abstract

A roller conveyor, comprising: a plurality of rollers (2) each of which has a cylindrical external surface (21), arranged to enable an object to be transported to rest; a motor (3); a transmission element (4), which kinematically connects the motor (3) to the rollers (2). The transmission element (4) is placed in contact with the external surface (21) of the rollers (2), or in contact with a portion of the rollers (2) which has the same diameter as the external surface (21), and in the same position as the contact point of the external surface with the element to be transported.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 13/04 - Roller-ways having driven rollers all rollers driven
• B65G 13/07 - Roller driving means having endless driving elements

Abstract

A dryer for ceramic products, such as for example slabs or tiles, comprising: a drying chamber (1); at least one drying channel (10), comprising a shelf (11) for one or more ceramic products; at least two manifolds (20), positioned respectively above and below the shelf (11), each of which is connected to a source of conditioned air. The manifold (20) located above the shelf (11) has an extended shape and is provided with a flat lower surface (21a), which in the plan view covers at least a portion of the shelf (11) and is provided with a plurality of lower openings (22a) for emitting the conditioned air into the drying channel (10). The manifold (20) located below the shelf (11) has an extended shape and is provided with a flat upper surface (21 b), which in the plan view covers at least a portion of the shelf (11) and is provided with a plurality of upper openings (22b) for emitting the conditioned air into the drying channel (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• F26B 3/04 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour circulating over, or surrounding, the materials or objects to be dried
• F26B 15/12 - Machines or apparatus for drying objects with progressive movementMachines or apparatus with progressive movement for drying batches of material in compact form with movement in a path composed of one or more straight lines, e.g. compound the lines being all horizontal or slightly inclined
• F26B 21/00 - Arrangements for supplying or controlling air or gases for drying solid materials or objects
• F26B 21/06 - Controlling, e.g. regulating, parameters of gas supply

Abstract

Levelling device for materials in powder or granule form, comprising: a rest plane (2), mobile in advancement along a longitudinal direction (X) and predisposed to transport a layer (L) having a thickness (S) of material in powder or granule form. The device comprises a leveller (5,6), positioned above the rest plane (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B30B 15/30 - Feeding material to presses

Abstract

A cleaning device for printing heads arranged in a group along an alignment direction (Y) with a lower surface lying on a main plane (T). The device comprises a collecting head (2), movable along the alignment direction (Y) on the main plane (Y), in contact with or near the lower surfaces of the heads. The print head (2) is movable between a first and a second position that are located at the ends of the group of heads. The collecting head (2) is provided with an inlet opening (21) for collecting material from the heads (T).

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the mass decoration of ceramic products, comprising the following steps: spreading, superposed on one another, a layer (L) of granular or powder material and a decorative layer (3) on a support surface (2); transferring the layer (L) from the support surface (2) to an accumulation belt (T1), contiguous and aligned to the support surface (2), which is located at a lower height than the support surface (2), wherein the accumulation belt (T1) is mobile in advancement at a speed that is different from the advancement speed of the support surface (2), so that a variation in the thickness and longitudinal extension of the layer (L) is produced; pressing the layer (L) and the decorative layer (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
• B28B 7/46 - MouldsCoresMandrels characterised by means for modifying the properties of the moulding material for humidifying or dehumidifying
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
• B30B 11/00 - Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses or tabletting presses
• B30B 15/30 - Feeding material to presses

Abstract

A movement device for moving roller boxes, comprising: • a support frame (10), movable along a vertical direction; • a conveyor plane (11), solidly constrained to the support frame (10) with respect to the movement in a vertical direction and movable with respect to the support frame (10) along a horizontal transversal direction (X), in which the conveyor plane (11) is predisposed to translate objects (O) along a horizontal conveying direction (Y); • three operating arms (21,22,23), solidly constrained to the support frame (10), each of which is provided with spindles (S) rotating about rotation axes which are coplanar, horizontal and perpendicular to the conveying direction (Y). A main arm (21) is provided with motorised spindles (S) and is movable along the transversal direction (X) between a first operating position and a second operating position, to selectively interact with one of two roller boxes (B1,B2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/64 - Switching conveyors
• B65G 49/08 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles for ceramic mouldings
• B65G 65/00 - Loading or unloading
• F27D 3/00 - ChargingDischargingManipulation of charge

Abstract

A pressing method for pressing ceramic slabs, comprising the following steps: spreading a layer (1) of granular or powdered material onto a pressing plane (2), wherein the layer (1) comprises at least a first zone (11), with a prefixed area and border, made of a granular or powdered primary material, and at least a second zone (12), with a prefixed area and border, made of a granular or powdered secondary material different from the primary material; pressing the layer (1) using a press (P); separating at least a main portion (10) of the first zone (11) from the second zone (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B28B 3/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using pressesPresses specially adapted therefor wherein a ram exerts pressure on the material in a moulding spaceRam heads of special form
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping

Abstract

A method for realising a package that comprises the following steps: arranging a first longitudinal edge (2) of the package in a substantially horizontal position; stacking a predefined number of ceramic tiles (T) to form a pile (P) on the 5 first longitudinal edge (2); arranging a second longitudinal edge (3) of the package on the pile (P); associating a bottom (4) of the package with a first longitudinal side of the first and of the second longitudinal edge (2,3); associating a first transversal edge (5) of the package with a first 10 transversal side of the first and of the second longitudinal edge (2,3); associating a second transversal edge (6) of the package with a second transversal side of the first and of the second longitudinal edge (2,3); rotating the package resting on the bottom (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 43/60 - Means for supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation rotatable
• B65B 23/20 - Packaging plate glass, tiles, or shingles
• B65B 27/02 - Bundling bricks or other building blocks
• B65B 35/50 - Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging
• B65B 65/00 - Details peculiar to packaging machines and not otherwise provided forArrangements of such details

Abstract

It is disclosed an amplifier for driving a capacitive load, comprising an input terminal adapted to receive an input voltage signal, an output terminal adapted to drive the capacitive load, a linear amplification stage, switching amplification stage, a capacitor, a first switch and a measurement and control circuit. The measurement and control circuit is configured to: measure the value of the current generated at the output from the linear amplification stage and generate a driving voltage signal of the switching amplification stage; generate the first switching signal to open the first switch and generate an enabling signal to enable the operation of at least part of the switching amplification stage; generate the first switching signal to close the first switch and generate the enabling signal to disable the operation of the switching amplification stage; generate the first switching signal to open the first switch.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03F 1/02 - Modifications of amplifiers to raise the efficiency, e.g. gliding Class A stages, use of an auxiliary oscillation
• H03F 3/217 - Class D power amplifiersSwitching amplifiers
• B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers
• G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
• G05F 1/46 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable actually regulated by the final control device is DC
• H03F 1/32 - Modifications of amplifiers to reduce non-linear distortion
• H03F 3/21 - Power amplifiers, e.g. Class B amplifiers, Class C amplifiers with semiconductor devices only

Abstract

A dispensing device for dispensing a granular material, comprising a dispensing channel (20) provided with an inlet opening (21) and an outlet opening (22). The dispensing channel (20) comprises an intermediate portion (23), which connects the inlet (21) and outlet (22) openings and is provided with a longitudinal axis (Y); the intermediate portion (23) has a length (L) and a height (H), measured on a vertical plane containing the longitudinal axis (Y), wherein the height (H) is measured perpendicular to the length (L). The intermediate portion (23) is configured to enable the deposit and accumulation of a predetermined quantity of granular material coming from the inlet opening (21); Motor means are provided which can be activated on command to cause the granular material to flow in advancement from the intermediate portion (23) towards the outlet opening (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• B05C 19/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces the particulate material being projected, poured or allowed to flow onto the surface of the work
• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles

Abstract

A method for realising ceramic slabs or tiles, comprising the following steps: laying a soft layer (SL) of granular or powder ceramic material on a support plane (P); pressing the soft layer (SL) in order to obtain a compacted layer (CL); firing the compacted layer (CL); prior to the pressing, applying an identification mark (M) onto the soft layer (SL), the identification mark (M) having an optical contrast with respect to the soft layer (SL), so as to enable an optical detection of the mark (M); subsequently to the pressing, acquiring an image of the mark (M); processing the image of the mark (M) detected so as to control one or more operating steps subsequent to the pressing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B28B 3/12 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using pressesPresses specially adapted therefor wherein one or more rollers exert pressure on the material
• B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
• B28B 11/04 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
• B30B 5/06 - Presses characterised by the use of pressing means other than those mentioned in groups and wherein the pressing means is in the form of an endless band co-operating with another endless band
• B30B 11/00 - Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses or tabletting presses
• B30B 15/26 - Programme control arrangements
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps

Abstract

A graphics adaptation method for printable ceramic supports. Images are printed on sample ceramic supports starting from an original image file. A sample printed image is acquired. Sample points representative of the sample image are selected. Original points present in the original image file are also selected. A point-based matching is sought between the sample points and the original points, on the basis of which the original image file is modified and an adapted image file is determined, thus adapting the graphics of the original image file to the graphics of the sample image. A graphics adaptation system based on the method is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41M 1/34 - Printing on other surfaces than ordinary paper on glass or ceramic surfaces
• G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers
• B41M 5/26 - Thermography
• B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein

Abstract

Dispensing device for granular or powdered materials, comprising: a dispensing channel (2a), provided with a longitudinal axis (X), an inlet opening (21) and an outlet opening (22); suction means, arranged to retain, on command, at least a portion of granular or powdered material in contact with an inner surface of the dispensing channel (2a), so as to form an accumulation which obstructs the dispensing channel (2a) and prevents the flow of material.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 13/00 - Other constructional types of cut-off apparatusArrangements for cutting-off
• B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
• B28B 11/04 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating
• B65B 1/16 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by pneumatic means, e.g. by suction
• B65D 90/54 - Gates or closures
• B65G 53/46 - Gates or sluices, e.g. rotary wheels
• G01F 11/28 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement

Abstract

A method for decorating in thickness a ceramic slab, comprising the following steps: preparing, on a decoration surface (10), a first soft decorated layer (L1) of ceramic material endowed with a decoration (V); progressively transferring, by deposition, the soft decorated layer (L1) from the decoration surface (10) to a first deposition surface (50), situated at a lower height than the decoration surface (10), thus progressively forming on the first deposition surface (50) a second soft decorated layer (L2) which has a head (H) and a tail (T); progressively transferring, by deposition, the second soft decorated layer (L2) from the first deposition surface (50) to a second deposition surface (83), situated at a lower height than the first deposition surface (50), starting from the tail (T) of the second soft decorated layer (L2), thus progressively forming on the second deposition surface (83) a third soft decorated layer (L3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B28B 3/12 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using pressesPresses specially adapted therefor wherein one or more rollers exert pressure on the material
• B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B30B 15/30 - Feeding material to presses
• B44F 9/04 - Designs imitating natural patterns of stone surfaces, e.g. marble
• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping

Abstract

A machine for dry decoration of ceramic slabs or tiles, comprising: a support element (10), provided with a plurality of cavities (11) with a pre- established shape; a dispensing device (20), configured to deposit a pre-fixed amount of powder material inside one or more pre-established cavities (11); an unloading device (30), configured to move the cavities (11) from a loading position, in which they can receive the powder material from the dispensing device (20), to an unloading position, in which they can unload the powder material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B28B 3/12 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using pressesPresses specially adapted therefor wherein one or more rollers exert pressure on the material
• B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
• B30B 15/30 - Feeding material to presses
• B44F 9/04 - Designs imitating natural patterns of stone surfaces, e.g. marble

Goods & Services

Machines for working and decorating ceramic, tiles, glass, textiles, paper and goods made of plastic; ceramic pressing machines.

Goods & Services

Machines for working and decorating ceramic, tiles, glass, textiles, paper and goods made of plastic; ceramic pressing machines.

Abstract

A roller conveyor, comprising: a plurality of rollers (2) each of which has a cylindrical external surface (21), arranged to enable an object to be transported to rest; a motor (3); a transmission element (4), which kinematically connects the motor (3) to the rollers (2). The transmission element (4) is placed in contact with the external surface (21) of the rollers (2), or in contact with a portion of the rollers (2) which has the same diameter as the external surface (21), and in the same position as the contact point of the external surface with the element to be transported.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 13/04 - Roller-ways having driven rollers all rollers driven
• B65G 13/07 - Roller driving means having endless driving elements
• B65G 13/071 - Roller driving means with frictional engagement

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the digital printing of a glass sheet and a machine for the actuation of the method. The method comprises the following steps: heating the glass sheet to a predetermined temperature; following the heating step, applying a layer of ink to the glass sheet, according to a predetermined pattern; drying the layer of ink.The invention relates to a method for the digital printing of a glass sheet and a machine for the actuation of the method. The method comprises the following steps: transporting the glass sheet in advancement on a mobile plane; during advancement, heating the glass sheet to a predetermined temperature by a heating device (3); following the heating step and during advancement, applying a layer of ink, for example by a printhead (4), to the glass sheet, according to a predetermined pattern; drying the layer of ink by a drying device (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
• B41J 11/06 - Flat page-size platens
• B41J 3/28 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for printing downwardly on flat surfaces, e.g. of books, drawings, boxes
• B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein