| 摘要 |
A clamping member ( 16 ) is substantially in the form of a cylinder with a narrow strip removed. The clamping member ( 16 ) is lined with a resilient layer ( 136 ). A heating layer ( 138 ) is positioned between the clamping member ( 16 ) and the resilient layer ( 136 ). A cup ( 22 ) surrounded by a heat transfer ( 142 ) is positioned in the clamping member ( 16 ) when the clamping member ( 16 ) is in an open position. Then, the end portions ( 42, 44 ) of the clamping member ( 16 ) are moved together so that they will in turn move the clamping member ( 16 ) and its liner ( 136 ) into snug engagement with the outer surface of the cup ( 22 ). Then electrical energy is applied to the heating element layer ( 138 ) for causing a transfer of printing and/or design indicia from the transfer ( 142 ) to the outer surface of the cup ( 22 ). Swinging movement of a handle ( 18 ) between first and second positions operates a mechanism that opens and closes the clamping member ( 16 ).
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