DUAL FUNCTION SHOE UPPER PRINTING JIG

摘要

A printing jig system that includes a maintaining jig able to maintain an article for a first processing step and that is also used to maintain and align the article for a subsequent printing process step. In order to effectively be used for a first processing step and a second printing process step, a support portion supports the article in locations otherwise left unsupported by a processing aperture of the maintaining jig. The processing aperture is configured to facilitate the first processing step, such as steaming of the article. The print support portion is configured to extend through the processing aperture of the maintaining jig The maintaining jig and the print support portion are aligned and maintained relative to each other and a printing machine by a base plate adapted to removeably secure and align the maintaining jig and the print support portion.

主权项

1. A method of using a jig printing system, the method comprising:
positioning a print support portion in a base plate; securing an article onto a first article maintaining jig, the article extends over a processing aperture of the first article maintaining jig, the article having a first surface and an opposite second surface; positioning the first article maintaining jig on the base plate, the print support portion extends through at least a portion of the first article maintaining jig; and printing on the first surface of the article in a location proximate the print support portion that is supporting the article at the second surface of the article.