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.

Abstract: A device for selectively picking up and depositing articles to an automatic warehouse, comprising: a support plane (2), for the temporary support of an article (A); a temporary support (3), for the temporary support of a tray (V) intended to contain a predetermined number of articles (A); a manipulator (4,5), structured to grasp and release an article (A) and to translate the article (A) between the support plane (2) and the temporary support (3). The manipulator (4,5) comprises a first pickup element (4) and a second pickup element (5), movable independently of each other along a transverse direction (Y).

Abstract: A device for selectively picking up and depositing articles to an automatic warehouse, comprising: a support plane (2), for the temporary support of an article (A); a temporary support (3), for the temporary support of a tray (V) intended to contain a predetermined number of articles (A); a manipulator (4, 5), structured to grasp and release an article (A) and to translate the article (A) between the support plane (2) and the temporary support (3). The manipulator (4, 5) and the temporary support (3) are movable relative to one another along a vertical direction, between a position of maximum distance and a position of minimum distance.

Abstract: A method for rotating a digital image in order to print a corresponding rotated print image. The method includes i) providing the digital image to be printed on the printing substrate; ii) receiving positioning coordinates of the substrate relative to a first predefined reference; and iii) rotating the image relative to its centre as a function of the positioning coordinates, thus determining a rotated image. According to one aspect, the rotation is performed by means of a technique of mapping between pixels of the rotated image and pixels of the digital image, and calculating a matrix of correspondences between the pixels of the rotated image and the pixels of the digital image. According to another aspect, the matrix is configured to indicate how many pixels of the rotated image correspond to pixels of the digital image.

Abstract: A format compensator for a pressing device, comprising a compensating element (7) of a given thickness (S), structured so as to be interposed between the lower punch and the upper punch (10, 11) of a pressing device so as to be arranged in contact with the punches (10, 11) during pressing.

Abstract: An ejector for ink-jet printers, comprising a main body (2) and a through hole (3), arranged through the main body (2), which has a surface (4). At least the surface (4) of the through hole (3) is made of an elastic material.

Abstract: A device for selectively picking up and depositing articles to an automatic warehouse, comprising: a support plane (2), for the temporary support of an article (A); a temporary support (3), for the temporary support of a tray (V) intended to contain a predetermined FIG. 1 mined number of articles (A); a manipulator (4, 5), structured to grasp and release an article (A) and to translate the article (A) between the support plane (2) and the temporary support (3). The manipulator (4, 5) and the temporary support (3) are movable relative to one another along a vertical direction, between a position of maximum distance and a position of minimum distance.

Abstract: A method for locating a printing substrate moving on a conveyor surface. The method includes i) providing the printing substrate moving on a conveyor surface at a selectable speed and in a feed direction, ii) providing an illumination means configured to emit a light beam incident on the conveyor surface according to a predetermined angle, iii) acquiring a predetermined plurality of lines of the substrate, as a function of a line frequency defined as a function of an acquisition rate, iv) generating a primary image as a function of the predetermined plurality of lines, v) detecting, from the primary image, points representative of the substrate, and vi) calculating location coordinates of the substrate relative to the first predefined reference as a function of the plurality of representative points.

Abstract: A method for digital printing in quantity, including the steps of providing a conveying unit adapted to convey printing substrates, setting a running velocity, providing a digital printer, providing a graphics file as input to the digital printer representing a motif to be reproduced on the printing substrates at a predefined resolution, calculating a decoration frequency for printing with decorative inks as a function of the predefined resolution and of the running velocity, calculating single material printing frequencies for each one of the material inks, calculating a synchronized printing frequency, calculating a scaling factor, calculating an actual printing frequency as a function of the scaling factors, calculating an actual printing resolution as a function of the actual frequency of material to be deposited and of the running velocity, and printing on the printing substrates at the actual printing resolution.

Abstract: An actuator device, particularly for ink-jet heads, comprising: two or more electromagnetic actuators or solenoids (S), each comprising a ferromagnetic core (2), and a conductive winding or coil (4), arranged concentrically to the ferromagnetic core (2); a containment body (5), which encloses the electromagnetic actuators (S); an insulator element (1) for each solenoid (S). Each insulator element (1) is made of a magnetic material and is disposed at least partially in proximity of a respective solenoid (S).

Abstract: A pressing device, comprising: a lower presser (10), provided with a pressing surface (10a) facing upwards; an upper presser (11), provided with a pressing surface (11a), facing downwards; at least one of the two pressers is movable towards and away relative to the other in order to perform pressing of a layer (L) of a ceramic material; a pressing space (V) delimited inferiorly and superiorly by the lower presser (10) and by the upper presser (11); a lower belt (2), movable along a forward direction (Y) and comprising an active portion (3) arranged at least partially between the upper presser (11) and the lower presser (10); an upper belt (4), movable along the forward direction (Y) and comprising an active portion (5) arranged at least partially between the lower belt (2) and the upper presser (11); two side barriers (13,14,15), arranged to laterally contain the layer (L) within the pressing space (V).

Abstract: A nozzle for ink-jet printers, comprising a main body (2) and a through hole (3), arranged through the main body (2), which has a surface (4). At least the surface (4) of the through hole (3) is made of an elastic material.

Abstract: A control method for detecting the operating status of the nozzles of an ink-jet printhead, comprising the following steps: detecting an inlet pressure and an outlet pressure in a feeding channel (5) of the nozzles (6) in a closing condition of all the nozzles (6); detecting a reference pressure differential between the inlet pressure and the outlet pressure; opening each nozzle (6) in sequence and separately from the others; detecting the pressure differential between the inlet pressure and the outlet pressure in an opening condition of a single nozzle (6); comparing the detected differential pressure with the reference pressure differential.

Abstract: An actuator device, particularly for ink-jet heads, comprising: two or more electromagnetic actuators or solenoids (S), each comprising a ferromagnetic core (2), and a conductive winding or coil (4), arranged concentrically to the ferromagnetic core (2); a containment body (5), which encloses the electromagnetic actuators (S) and is provided with at least one cooling system (6).

Abstract: A seismic isolation device for structures of the type in which the structure to be isolated is provided with at least one support leg (2) is constrained to the same structure, includes at least a support element or pad adapted to rest on a sliding surface (3) with a deformation, and includes a contact area in contact with said sliding surface (3) whose extension is variable and depends on the load resting on the support. The sliding surface (3) is rigid and the contact area in contact therewith has a variable extension and depends on the load resting on the support.

Abstract: A device for selectively picking up and depositing articles to an automatic warehouse, comprising: a support plane (2), for the temporary support of an article (A); a temporary support (3), for the temporary support of a tray (V) intended to contain a predetermined number of articles (A); a manipulator (4,5), structured to grasp and release an article (A) and to translate the article (A) between the support plane (2) and the temporary support (3). The manipulator (4,5) comprises a first pickup element (4) and a second pickup element (5), movable independently of each other along a transverse direction (Y).

Abstract: A pressing device, comprising: a lower presser (10), provided with a pressing surface (10a) facing upwards; an upper presser (11), provided with a pressing surface (11a), facing downwards; at least one of the two pressers is movable towards and away relative to the other in order to perform pressing of a layer (L) of a ceramic material; a pressing space (V) delimited inferiorly and superiorly by the lower presser (10) and by the upper presser (11); a lower belt (2), movable along a forward direction (Y) and comprising an active portion (3) arranged at least partially between the upper presser (11) and the lower presser (10); an upper belt (4), movable along the forward direction (Y) and comprising an active portion (5) arranged at least partially between the lower belt (2) and the upper presser (11); two side barriers (13,14,15), arranged to laterally contain the layer (L) within the pressing space (V).

Abstract: A method for rotating a digital image in order to print a corresponding rotated print image. The method includes i) providing the digital image to be printed on the printing substrate; ii) receiving positioning coordinates of the substrate relative to a first predefined reference; and iii) rotating the image relative to its centre as a function of the positioning coordinates, thus determining a rotated image. According to one aspect, the rotation is performed by means of a technique of mapping between pixels of the rotated image and pixels of the digital image, and calculating a matrix of correspondences between the pixels of the rotated image and the pixels of the digital image. According to another aspect, the matrix is configured to indicate how many pixels of the rotated image correspond to pixels of the digital image.

Abstract: A method for locating a printing substrate moving on a conveyor surface. The method includes i) providing the printing substrate moving on a conveyor surface at a selectable speed and in a feed direction, ii) providing an illumination means configured to emit a light beam incident on the conveyor surface according to a predetermined angle, iii) acquiring a predetermined plurality of lines of the substrate, as a function of a line frequency defined as a function of an acquisition rate, iv) generating a primary image as a function of the predetermined plurality of lines, v) detecting, from the primary image, points representative of the substrate, and vi) calculating location coordinates of the substrate relative to the first predefined reference as a function of the plurality of representative points.

Abstract: A pressing device, comprising: a lower punch (10), provided with a pressing surface (10a) facing upwards; an upper punch (11), provided with a pressing surface (11a), facing downwards; at least one of the two punches is movable nearingly and distancingly relative to the other in order to perform pressing of a layer (L) of a ceramic material; a first movable belt (2) comprising an active portion (3) arranged at least partially between the upper punch (11) and the lower punch (10); a second movable belt (4) comprising an active portion (5) arranged at least partially between the first movable belt (2) and the upper punch (13); a shaped profile (6), which is so structured as to at least partially delimit a pressing chamber, which is detachably associated to the lower punch (10) or to the upper punch (11) in a projecting manner.