Patent ID: 8516958
Filing Date: 2013-08-27
Classification: B41F,B41K

Abstract:
1. A lumber printer comprising: a support constructed and arranged such that a length of the support can mount over a width of a conveyor for conveying boards transversely to be stamped; a drive shaft rotatably mounted to the support, the drive shaft disposed generally in the direction of the length of the support; at least one arm movably connected to the drive shaft; at least one lift mechanism constructed and arranged for lifting and lowering the at least one arm; at least one wheel rotatably mounted to the at least one arm, the wheel having a plurality of stamps located around an outer surface of the wheel, and the wheel rotatably driven by rotation of the shaft; a drive mechanism constructed and arranged for rotating the drive shaft; a wheel position device constructed and arranged for determining a location of the stamps on the wheel; and an ink supply mechanism constructed and arranged for applying ink to the stamps.