The invention is that of a heat press designed to produce high-quality thermal transfers comprising a carousel one or more press stations. In preferred embodiments, the carousel comprises a plurality of arms, each bearing a lower platen that may be rotatably shuttled beneath one or more upper platens of one or more press stations. An actuator configured to cause the upper platen to apply pressure and heat to the lower platen is provided. A garment bearing a transferable applique is slid onto the lower platen so the applique may be transferred to the garment as heat and pressure are applied. In preferred embodiments, the upper platen comprises a pressure sensor and temperature sensor and is coupled to a programmable logic controller. An operator of the heat press may select desired temperature, pressure, and dwell time for the transfer, and monitor the process on a connected digital display.

The invention is that of a heat press designed to produce high-quality thermal transfers comprising a carousel one or more press stations. In preferred embodiments, the carousel comprises a plurality of arms, each bearing a lower platen that may be rotatably shuttled beneath one or more upper platens of one or more press stations. An actuator configured to cause the upper platen to apply pressure and heat to the lower platen is provided. A garment bearing a transferable applique is slid onto the lower platen so the applique may be transferred to the garment as heat and pressure are applied. In preferred embodiments, the upper platen comprises a pressure sensor and temperature sensor and is coupled to a programmable logic controller. An operator of the heat press may select desired temperature, pressure, and dwell time for the transfer, and monitor the process on a connected digital display.

A printing apparatus includes, an outer jig comprising an outer wall portion and a recessed portion, an inner jig disposed in the recessed portion and forming a hole between the outer wall portion and the inner jig, and a print head comprising a pad portion configured to overlap the hole, wherein the outer jig comprises an outer coupling portion disposed adjacent to a first surface of the outer jig facing the inner jig, the inner jig comprises an inner coupling portion disposed adjacent to a second surface of the inner jig facing the outer jig, and the outer jig and the inner jig are detachable from each other by detachment of the outer coupling portion and the inner coupling portion from each other.

A printing apparatus includes, an outer jig comprising an outer wall portion and a recessed portion, an inner jig disposed in the recessed portion and forming a hole between the outer wall portion and the inner jig, and a print head comprising a pad portion configured to overlap the hole, wherein the outer jig comprises an outer coupling portion disposed adjacent to a first surface of the outer jig facing the inner jig, the inner jig comprises an inner coupling portion disposed adjacent to a second surface of the inner jig facing the outer jig, and the outer jig and the inner jig are detachable from each other by detachment of the outer coupling portion and the inner coupling portion from each other.

A printing device includes: a platen roller, a pair of bearings, and a holder. The platen roller has a rotational shaft extending in a first direction. The bearings rotatably support respective end portions of the rotational shaft. Each of the bearings includes an abutment portion. The holder includes a pair of fitting portions into which the bearings is respectively fitted. Each of the fitting portions includes: a receiving portion, an opening portion, and an engagement portion extending from the receiving portion. The receiving portion has an inner space configured to receive the corresponding bearing. The abutment portion is configured to abut against the engagement portion. In a case where an external force in a direction toward the opening portion is applied to the bearing, the engagement portion is configured to be deformed so as to reduce an area of the opening portion, thereby immovably engaging the bearing.

A printing device includes: a platen roller, a pair of bearings, and a holder. The platen roller has a rotational shaft extending in a first direction. The bearings rotatably support respective end portions of the rotational shaft. Each of the bearings includes an abutment portion. The holder includes a pair of fitting portions into which the bearings is respectively fitted. Each of the fitting portions includes: a receiving portion, an opening portion, and an engagement portion extending from the receiving portion. The receiving portion has an inner space configured to receive the corresponding bearing. The abutment portion is configured to abut against the engagement portion. In a case where an external force in a direction toward the opening portion is applied to the bearing, the engagement portion is configured to be deformed so as to reduce an area of the opening portion, thereby immovably engaging the bearing.

A heat press includes a clutch and a linkage that moves the upper platen relative to the lower platen. A first link is pivotably coupled to the base and pivotably coupled to an intermediate link. The intermediate link can rotate in a first rotational direction from a first rotational position to a second rotational position. A first clutch member can be coupled to the intermediate link. A second clutch member can be mounted to the upper platen for common movement with the upper platen. When the intermediate link is in the first rotational position, the clutch can be disengaged to permit relative movement in the clamping direction between the first and second clutch members. When the intermediate link is in the second rotational position, the clutch can be engaged to inhibit relative movement between the first and second clutch members.

A board printing apparatus includes a board working table, a first printing table, a second printing table, and a control portion controlling printing operations. The control portion is configured to perform second printing on a board held by the board working table by a large component mask of the second printing table after a first printing performed on the board held by the board working table by a small component mask of the first printing table.

A board printing apparatus includes a board working table, a first printing table, a second printing table, and a control portion controlling printing operations. The control portion is configured to perform second printing on a board held by the board working table by a large component mask of the second printing table after a first printing performed on the board held by the board working table by a small component mask of the first printing table.

A multi-purpose heat foil embossing machine and a heat foil adapter are disclosed herein. According to an embodiment, the heat foil adapter includes an injection molded body, a metal heat plate configured in the cavity of the molded body, a heating element, a temperature control system configured to maintain metal heat plate temperature, and a polycarbonate lid. According to another embodiment, the multi-purpose heat foil embossing machine is of platform and roller type construction wherein platform provides a flatbed working area and roller is moved over it that eliminates need to sandwich folder between plastic mats and push the mat between the rollers. According to another embodiment, the heat plate adapter is configured within a cavity on the platform of the embossing machine with electric connectivity.