Abstract: A method of recognizing an object based on pattern matching using a gray-scale normalized correlation method includes storing a reference image including a foreground and a background each having a predetermined value of density distribution; inputting an image of the object which includes a foreground and a background each having a predetermined average value of density distribution; storing a function for giving the predetermined values of density distribution of the reference image equal to the predetermined average values of density distribution of the input image, respectively; and obtaining a maximum normalized correlation coefficient between the reference image and the input image using the function.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a screen plate used in a screen printing is disclosed. The cleaning device comprises a base structure which can be placed just below the screen plate. A press member, such as a cleaning blade or cleaning roller is carried on the base structure. The press member has a contact portion which contacts a lower surface of the screen plate to scrape off any foreign things from the lower surface when the base structure is moved in a direction parallel with a major surface of the screen plate. In some embodiments, a cleaning paper wet with a solvent is intimately put between the contact portion of the press member and the lower surface of the screen plate to promote the cleaning effect.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a screen plate used in a screen printing is disclosed. The cleaning device comprises a base structure which can be placed just below the screen plate. A press member, such as a cleaning blade or cleaning roller is carried on the base structure The press member has a contact portion which contacts a lower surface of the screen plate to scrape off any foreign things from the lower surface when the base structure is moved in a direction parallel with a major surface of the screen plate. In some embodiments, a cleaning paper wet with a solvent is intimately put between the contact portion of the press member and the lower surface of the screen plate to promote the cleaning effect.

Abstract: A roller squeegee apparatus for screen printing includes a resilient receptacle receiving a supply of printing material at one open side thereof. The resilient receptacle is connected at another open side thereof to a printing squeegee. One or more driven rollers are provided for squeezing the elastic receptacle for providing consistent and stable printing operations. Such arrangement of the roller squeegee apparatus provides relatively high printing precision even over long periods of continuous use.

Abstract: A screen printing apparatus for printing solder, conductive ink, etc. on an insulating substrate. The screen printing apparatus including synchronized extruding, agitating and squeegee mechanisms for consistent, accurate and rapid printing.

Abstract: A multi-blade screen printing arrangement provides a control mechanism for positoning of squeegees for effecting variable width screen printing with interchangeable squeegee blades. Further, a comprehensive printing material processing portion includes various arrangements for carrying out agitation of a printing material within a cylindrical chamber which may be readily mounted within the control mechanism. Further, the movable squeegee control and the suspended housing of the control mechanism allow for continuous adjustment of printing pressure, resetting of printing operations and flow control according to a desired printing thickness.

Abstract: A printer system for printing a given pattern on a base board includes a screen plate to be positioned above the base board. The screen plate has a perforated print pattern defined thereby. A printer proper is employed which includes an ink container chamber and an ink squeezing device. The ink squeezing device runs on the screen plate pressing the same against the base board while squeezing a given amount of viscous ink onto an upper surface of the screen plate. A cleaning device is employed for cleaning residual of ink left on a lower surface of the screen plate and an ink supplier is employed for feeding the ink container chamber of the printer proper with a fresh viscous ink when needed. An ink supplier is employed for feeding the printer device with a fresh viscous conductive ink when needed.

Abstract: A printer system prints a given pattern of viscous conductive ink on a base board with the aid of a screen plate. The system has a printer device which moves horizontally when carrying out printing. The printer device includes two spaced side walls. Two stationary parallel rails extend horizontally to respectively support, through the screen plate, the side walls of the printer device during the horizontal movement of the printer device. The screen plate is tightly placed on the rails. A supporting device is employed for stationarily supporting the base board under the screen plate.

Abstract: A printer system for printing a given pattern on a base board is described which comprises a screen plate to be positioned above the base board. The screen plate has a perforated print pattern defined thereby. A printer proper is employed which includes an ink container chamber and an ink squeezing device. The ink squeezing device runs on the screen plate pressing the same against the base board while squeezing a given amount of viscous ink onto an upper surface of the screen plate. A cleaning device is employed for cleaning residual of ink left on an lower surface of the screen plate and an ink supplier is employed for feeding the ink container chamber of the printer proper with a fresh viscous ink when needed.

Abstract: A transporter for carrying on a surface an object having a center of gravity, the transporter including a first arm having a longitudinal center line which is arranged to lift the object; a second arm operatively connected to the first arm at one end thereof; a wheel rotatably mounted to the second arm, the wheel having an axis of rotation, the first arm being disposed relative to the wheel so that the longitudinal center line of the first arm intersects the axis of the wheel; a sensor for sensing a variation of an inclination angle of the second arm relative to the surface; and a drive mechanism, connect to the sensor, for driving the first arm, the sensor controlling the drive mechanism such that the drive mechanism moves the first arm in response to the sensed variation of the inclination angle of the second arm relative to the surface so as to maintain the center of gravity of the object above the axis of the wheel regardless of the inclination of the second arm relative to the surface.

Abstract: A printer system for printing a given pattern on a base board is described which includes a screen plate to be positioned above the base board. The screen plate has a perforated print pattern defined thereby. A printer proper is employed which includes an ink container chamber and an ink squeegeeing device. The ink squeegeeing device runs on the screen plate pressing the same against the baseboard while squeegeeing a given amount of viscous ink onto an upper surface of the screen plate. A cleaning device is employed for cleaning residual of ink left on an lower surface of the screen plate and an ink supplier is employed for feeding the ink container chamber of the printer proper with a fresh viscous ink when needed.

Abstract: A magazine rack and adjustment/transport system therefore includes a conveyer line for introducing magazine racks into a production process. As a new magazine rack is introduced to the line, a positional adjustment means is active to position the magazine rack on the conveyer. In addition, the alignment of the magazine rack on the conveyer may be adjusted and a present accommodating width or the magazine rack may be detected and compared with an accommodating width required by a process being carried out on the conveyer. If the detected accommodating width of the magazine rack is other than the required accommodating width, the rack may automatically be adjusted by an adjustment mechanism prior to being added to the conveyer or at a predetermined position on the conveyer.