Patents Assigned to Projecta Engineering S.r.L.
  • Patent number: 12318962
    Abstract: A machine for decorating items with granular materials, including at least one transportation device, adapted to convey the items to be decorated along a feed direction (A) and a feed orientation (V), and at least one decoration assembly of the items (P), supported above the transportation device and adapted to deposit, on the surface of each item (P), a certain quantity of granular material (M) so as to achieve a determined aesthetic effect. The decoration assembly includes a first module for dispensing adhesive fluid, of the type provided with heads with dispensing nozzles, adapted to dispense at least a first layer of adhesive fluid on the surface of the item (P) to be decorated according to a specific decorative pattern or motif, and at least one supplying device of granular material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Projecta Engineering S.r.l.
    Inventors: Francesco Casoni, Fabio Tarozzi
  • Patent number: 12030327
    Abstract: A digital printer machine for ceramic products, including at least one conveyor, suitable for transporting the products to be printed along a feed direction, and at least one printing module, positioned along said conveyor and comprising an operating unit with respective print heads provided with nozzles for dispensing at least one printing fluid to be deposited on the surface of the products. The printing module includes a basement provided with a recess (R), underlying the operating unit, wherein the conveyor is inserted to make the products pass under the heads; the basement further comprises two completely flat and free lateral opposite flanks, so that the printing module can be matched to other modules along the conveyor until a complete mutual matching is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Projecta Engineering S.r.L.
    Inventors: Fabio Tarozzi, Francesco Casoni
  • Patent number: 11104034
    Abstract: A Digital decorating machine for ceramic products, including a conveyor, suitable to transport the products to be decorated (P) along a feed direction (A), and a plurality of decoration modules, positioned over the conveyor and adjacent to each other along the feed direction (A). The modules include respective printing heads provided with nozzles for ejecting a fluid to be delivered on the surface of the products to be decorated (P); the conveyor includes a movable member for supporting the products to be decorated (P), suitable for translating them along the feed direction (A). The conveyor includes at least a supporting surface, located along a respective flank of the movable member, including in turn a plurality of predetermined positioning zones for the removable engagement of respective coupling portions of the decoration modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: PROJECTA ENGINEERING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Vincenzo Palumbo
  • Patent number: 10363683
    Abstract: A digital decorating machine for ceramic products, including a conveyor, suitable to transport the products to be decorated (P) along a feed direction (A), and a plurality of decoration modules, positioned over the conveyor and adjacent to each other along the feed direction (A). The modules include respective printing heads provided with nozzles for ejecting a fluid to be delivered on the surface of the products to be decorated (P); the conveyor includes a movable member for supporting the products to be decorated (P), suitable for translating them along the feed direction (A). The conveyor includes at least a supporting surface, located along a respective flank of the movable member, including in turn a plurality of predetermined positioning zones for the removable engagement of respective coupling portions of the decoration modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: PROJECTA ENGINEERING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Vincenzo Palumbo
  • Patent number: 10046581
    Abstract: A digital decorator machine for the decoration of products (P), including a support frame, at least one conveyor, for transporting the products (P) to be decorated along an advancement direction, at least one decoration element, associated with said support frame and positioned above said conveyor, said at least one decoration element including respective print heads provided with ejector nozzles for a fluid to be dispensed on the surface of the products (P) to be decorated, and a casing within which at least one support is housed that is integral with said heads. The support is movable, with respect to said casing, between an upper inactive position and a lower operating position, in which said heads are correctly spaced with respect to the surface of the products to be decorated (P).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: PROJECTA ENGINEERING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Vincenzo Palumbo
  • Patent number: 10035160
    Abstract: A decoration line including a conveyor of the products on which to apply the enamel, at least a first enamelling machine of the spray type actuated by piezoelectric-driven nozzles suitable for applying, on the products transiting on the conveyor, at least one first substantially full layer of enamel of the vitreous type in suspension in liquid suspending agent suitable for being processed in a digital decorative system for creating base or a covering layer on the products and at least a second enamelling machine, positioned downstream of said first machine, of the spray type actuated by piezoelectric-driven nozzles suitable for applying, on the products transiting on the conveyor, at least a second substantially discontinuous layer of enamel of the vitreous or pigmented type in suspension in liquid suspending agent suitable for being processed in a digital decorative system for creating decoration or finishing effects on the products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: PROJECTA ENGINEERING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Vincenzo Palumbo
  • Patent number: 9511946
    Abstract: A machine for decorating products, including an area for printing products and an area for supporting products arranged beneath said printing area, including a moveable frame to which the support area and the printing area are integrally joined, the support area including a first conveyor, directly positioned of the printing area, and a second conveyor positioned beneath the first conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: PROJECTA ENGINEERING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Vincenzo Palumbo
  • Patent number: 9387692
    Abstract: A machine for the decoration of tridimensional products, including a basement, means for supporting the product to be decorated associated to the basement and a unit for decorating the product associated to the basement. The decoration unit includes a moveable arm rotatably associated to the basement, a plurality of print heads of the ink-jet type, provided with at least one head with ejector nozzles, sliding along the moveable arm. Each of the print heads is moveable from a non-operating position, in which it is spaced from the product, to an operating position in which it is in proximity of the surface of the product, to obtain a decoration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: PROJECTA ENGINEERING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Vincenzo Palumbo
  • Publication number: 20150321486
    Abstract: A machine for the decoration of tridimensional products, including a basement, means for supporting the product to be decorated associated to the basement and a unit for decorating the product associated to the basement. The decoration unit includes a moveable arm rotatably associated to the basement, a plurality of print heads of the ink-jet type, provided with at least one head with ejector nozzles, sliding along the moveable arm. Each of the print heads is moveable from a non-operating position, in which it is spaced from the product, to an operating position in which it is in proximity of the surface of the product, to obtain a decoration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Projecta Engineering S.r.L.
    Inventor: Vincenzo PALUMBO