Patent ID: 11926143
Assignee: DURALCHROME AG
Field: Other special machines (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  H | IPC B

Claim 0:
1. A direct to mesh screen printer for creating a screen stencil, including:
a frame to hold a pre-stretched mesh in place during application of a jettable emulsion onto the pre-stretched mesh;
a fixture to hold the frame;
a platen having a cavity and a top surface perforated with an array of holes, the cavity to hold a release fluid to be dispensed through the holes;
a non-woven fabric placed on the perforated top surface and positioned to receive the released fluid dispensed through the holes and form an evenly distributed release fluid layer agamst one side of the pre-stretched mesh;
a release fluid control system for dispensing the release fluid into the cavity of the platen and form the release fluid layer; and
a printer carriage supporting a print head for printing the jettable emulsion on a side of the pre-stretched mesh opposite the platen.