Apparatus providing capabilities for printing onto a plurality of spherically symmetrical objects for flatbed printing devices

Abstract

An apparatus for printing on spherically symmetrical objects configured to secure a plurality of spherically symmetrical objects between detents at once comprising a driving assembly, followed by a baseplate driving end, followed by a spherically symmetrical object, followed by several ball-cup assemblies enclosing the spherically symmetrical objects, followed by a ball-release assembly, enclosed by a baseplate holder end, mounted to a baseplate with a quick release system supporting. The apparatus is developed to interface with a rotary rack to allow for the rotation of the spherically symmetrical objects by way of converting the linear motion of a flatbed printer to rotational motion in the detents to which the spherically symmetrical objects are held. Additionally, a spring of appropriate stiffness is used to form a rigid rod of the respective spherically symmetrical objects within the confines of the cupping assemblies allowing for incremental printing, and release, of enclosed objects.

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