Print table

摘要

A table for a flatbed printer comprises an upper plate (4) and a lower plate (6) separated by an intermediate layer (8). The intermediate layer is configured to provide a fluid flow path (34) that promotes a flow of fluid alternating between a position adjacent the upper plate and a position adjacent the lower plate, so as to promote heat transfer between the upper plate and the lower plate. The fluid flow path may be formed using a plurality of holes (26) in the intermediate layer. A method of manufacturing the printer table is also described.

主权项

1. A flatbed printer table, comprising
an upper plate and a lower plate separated by an intermediate layer, an upper surface of the upper plate defining a plane, the intermediate layer having a plurality of apertures therein which alternate between a position adjacent the upper plate and a positon adjacent the lower plate to promote a fluid flow path alternating between the position adjacent the upper plate and the position adjacent the lower plate, so as to promote heat transfer between the upper plate and the lower plate, wherein the upper plate comprises a plurality of negative pressure apertures and the fluid flow path comprises a fluid flow path from at least one of the negative pressure apertures, the flatbed printer table further comprising a fluid extraction location adjacent at least one edge of the table, wherein the fluid flow path between the upper and lower plates extends substantially in the plane of the table towards the fluid extraction location.