Graphics Application in Package Branding

Form-fill-seal packaging machine that allows using a common film for different products without needing separate pre-printed films. The machine prints product information on both sides of the film before forming bags. This eliminates the need for different films with pre-printed labels for each product. The printing is synchronized with film transport and can be done with a single printer head. The printed areas are adjacent or integrated to avoid needing separate printer heads for each side. The printer contacts the heated areas for thermal printing.

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Standing pouch packaging device that can clearly imprint letters or numbers on the sealed portion of the pouch using an imprinting member. The device has a sealing member that seals the pouch opening, and an engraving member inside the main body that grips and imprints the sealed pouch. The engraving member has a first pressing unit with movable close contacts that grip the sealed pouch, and a second pressing part with a detachable type block that presses to imprint letters. The second pressing part has a separate driving unit to move the type block. This allows separately controlling the gripping force vs imprinting force.

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Automated carton box packaging device that can adjust the size of the packaging platform to fit boxes of different sizes, write user-specified text on the boxes, and move vertically to accommodate boxes at various heights. It has a body with wheels, hydraulic rods to adjust height, a movable flap to accommodate boxes, a conveyor belt, members with sliders to adjust platform size, telescoping grippers, suction cup, clip dispenser, clamp, cutting blade, screen, robot arm, and touch input. The device allows users to input box dimensions, height, text, and other commands through the touch screen.

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Digital printing on the inside of flexible packaging to add unique codes, promotional content, or varying patterns on the inner layers of flexible packaging using a separate digital printing process before lamination. This involves digitally printing on the laminated film rolls before combining them in the lamination process to create the final flexible packaging. A compensator roll is added to the lamination machine to adjust for the thickness variation from the digital printing. This allows precise, customizable inner printing that can vary per package while remaining regular and safe for products.

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Method to manufacture multilayer packaging films with digital printing that enables fast, reliable and cost-effective production of small quantity customized packaging. The method involves printing on the outer layer of an unprinted multilayer film using digital printing, treating the printed surface with corona discharge, heat laminating with an adhesive layer, and rapid cooling. This sequence reduces defects and time compared to conventional methods. The digital printing step involves corona treating the surface before printing, and secondary corona treatment on the printed surface. The lamination step uses an EVA adhesive layer between the printed film and protective film. Rapid cooling after lamination prevents film deformation. The tension sequence is first before printing, second after lamination, and higher during cooling. This prevents wrinkles and bubbles.

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A method for manufacturing laminated packaging material webs for liquid food containers using inkjet printing and infrared drying without reducing paperboard moisture levels. The method involves inkjet printing color pigments and solvent onto the paperboard, then drying using infrared radiation applied to the printed side. An absorption surface on the other side absorbs transmitted IR to prevent paperboard moisture loss. This allows full ink drying without dehydrating the paperboard.

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A method to package small food and non-food products using pre-printed self-adhesive labels instead of printing images directly on the packaging film. The method involves using a desktop sealing machine to seal self-adhesive label strips onto the product instead of printing images on the packaging film itself. The label strips have a one-sided adhesive layer with the product label already printed on it. This allows customizing the product label without having to print it directly on the packaging film.

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Packaging bottles with embedded letters to provide product details directly on the bottle instead of labels that can't be recycled. The letters are created using embossing, carving, laser, sandblasting, or corrosion techniques to form raised, indented, or etched letters on the bottle surface. This allows product information like ingredients, allergens, and warnings to be permanently molded into the packaging instead of added as separate labels. The embedded letters can be read easily and remain intact when the bottle is recycled.

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Digital printing apparatus for packaging machines that enables customization of packages without reducing production speed. The digital printing apparatus is integrated into a packaging machine for pourable products like juice. It allows printing customized content onto the packages as they are being formed and filled. This allows customization of some or all of the packages without slowing down the packaging line. The digital printing apparatus is designed to work with high-speed packaging machines and does not impact production rates. It allows customization of packages like juice cartons without needing separate customization lines.

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Packaging containers with concealed welds and 360 degree printing for tubes, cans, and flasks. The containers have printed designs on the outer surface that continue around the welded seams. The printing and welding process involves: 1) printing images on sheets with parallel side strips, 2) cutting the strips to match container diameter, 3) forming the sheet into a tube, 4) welding the edges, and 5) cutting the tube at the image. The width of the initial image matches the container diameter, and the side strips have copies of the opposite edge. This allows continuous printing around the container. The width adjustment accounts for shrinkage during printing and welding.

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A method for producing high-quality, flat printed packaging material using an assembly with improved reliability and quality compared to conventional methods. The method involves printing the packaging material using inkjet printers and drying it using near-infrared (NIR) radiation. The key innovation is transporting the thin material through the drying station using a thermally-conductive carrier roller with adjustable temperature. This allows precise control of the material temperature during drying to prevent quality issues. The carrier roller can have negative pressure or electrostatic attraction to grip the material without tension. This allows transport by roller rotation only. Multiple printers can print each color separately with dedicated drying stations or a single station for high temp materials. The assembly can also have separate white printing and drying stages.

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Simultaneous laser marking and vision inspection for food packaging that enables real-time position correction of the laser marking. The system uses an OCR vision module outside the laser scan head to capture the full target image without phase transition. The module detects the marking area location and sends it to the scan head. The scan head adjusts the laser beam angle, direction, and focus to match the marking area position. This allows accurate partial marking on the target without needing separate reading devices or software. The OCR module can also read the marking results in real-time to check for defects.

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A system for marking live oysters in a packaging line using laser engraving to provide a secure and tamper-proof way to identify individual oysters. The marking device has multiple lasers aligned with the housing positions on the loading tray, allowing simultaneous engraving of multiple oysters. Alternatively, a single laser moves between the housing locations. This ensures consistent and readable marking on the variable-sized and shaped oyster shells.

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Enhancing customer experience in e-commerce packaging by using digital printing on the boxes to personalize and engage customers. The method involves digitally printing custom designs, promotions, and messages on the packaging boxes based on customer data and preferences. This provides a personalized unboxing experience and can also upsell related products. The boxes are printed using digital techniques rather than traditional printing methods.

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A method to accurately position dynamic prints on packaging materials like cartons, that have pre-printed static designs. The method involves using a marking station with a camera to remove the static print in specific sections and reveal the underlying packaging material. This negative of the dynamic print is then placed inside the static print. The camera detects reference geometry of the static print and the removed sections to ensure correct positioning. The camera also checks quality features like code readability. This allows accurate dynamic prints even as the packaging dimensions vary.

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A labeling mechanism for sealing packaging machines that allows on-the-spot labeling during sealing without additional printing equipment. The mechanism uses an adjustable wheel set to move a label sticker into position as the packaging film seals. The wheels can be adjusted to precisely align the label with the sealed packaging. This enables printing the label directly onto the sealing film as it forms, eliminating the need for separate labeling machines. The adjustment wheel set has a fixed wheel, movable wheel, connecting rods, adjustment plate, and hand wheel to move the label into position.

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Operating a packaging machine to process film material for packing products with custom features like labels, punch holes, and printing. The method involves using a display on the machine to show the film material and letting a user modify the displayed image. The machine interprets these modifications as instructions for adding features like labels or holes at specific locations. The display also previews the modified film to check accuracy. This allows customizing the packaging process without requiring the machine to be physically reconfigured.

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Display materials and packaging with printing that can be done by laser. The materials have a layer that allows printing when irradiated with a laser. The printing layer contains pigments that change color when excited by laser light. The pigments can be metals like bismuth oxide. The layer thickness for visible laser printing is 5-200 microns. The pigments are mixed with other resins to form the printing layer. The mixing is done in a way to prevent segregation of the pigments during extrusion. This ensures consistent pigment distribution for uniform printing. The materials are laminated and formed into display packages using techniques like vacuum deposition to create gas barriers. The lamination and forming steps are optimized to minimize shrinkage and deformation. The packaging can have a printed logo or text that is visible through the transparent material. The laser printing is distinct from the unprinted areas due to the pigments changing

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A method of printing on recyclable packaging that overcomes issues like poor print quality, failure in moist environments, and difficulty recycling. The method involves printing on a layer of BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) instead of directly on the packaging material. This allows high-quality printing on a smooth, non-corrugated surface. The BOPP layer is then sandwiched between two layers of recyclable plastic to create the packaging. This provides a nonporous, recyclable container with improved print quality compared to printing directly on cardboard or polystyrene. The BOPP layer can be corona treated to enhance ink adhesion. The method involves laminating the BOPP between the two outer plastic layers using heat and pressure.

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Printing system for packaging materials like flexible films used in packaging applications that ensures accurate and continuous alignment of printed images on the moving material. The system has a feature detection unit to continuously monitor a known feature on the packaging material. A control unit uses the detected feature position to calculate the correct image placement. It then activates specific printing nozzles to print the image at the calculated position. If the material shifts, the feature detection updates the image placement calculation to compensate. This allows compensating for misalignment and maintaining accurate image placement even if the material moves during printing.

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