Patent ID: 8800443
Filing Date: 2014-08-12
Classification: B21D,B41F,B41P

Abstract:
1. A machine for marking articles, the machine including at least: a marking head configured to apply a marking force on an article along to a first axis; a positioning system for positioning the article facing the marking head, wherein the article is positioned generally along a second axis oriented perpendicular to the first axis, the positioning system comprising at least one carriage-turret for holding the article; and a support system for supporting the article during marking of the article by the marking head, the support system comprising at least two rollers which bear the article during application of the marking force of the marking head on the article; wherein the at least one carriage-turret has a degree of freedom along a direction that is parallel to the first axis when the article is positioned facing the marking head by the at least one carriage-turret; and wherein the support system includes backlash means along a direction parallel to a third axis, which is oriented perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis, to compensate for shape defects of the article during application of the marking force.