Method of customizing an article and apparatus

摘要

A method of applying graphics to a set of articles with a graphic transfer assembly is disclosed. The method includes a step of selecting an article from a set of articles comprising different types of articles. After selecting a last that may be associated with the article, the last may be attached to a last assembly of the graphic transfer assembly. With the article attached to the graphic transfer assembly, a deformable membrane may apply graphics to curved portions of the article.

主权项

1. A graphic transfer assembly, comprising:
a deformable membrane; a housing portion, the housing portion including at least one heating element; a chamber disposed adjacent to the deformable membrane, wherein the chamber is attached to the housing portion; wherein the chamber is filled with a liquid to provide heat conduction between the at least one heating element and the deformable membrane; a last assembly, the last assembly including a last configured to hold an article; and wherein the graphic transfer assembly is configured to press at least a portion of the article against the deformable membrane and thereby transfer a graphic to the portion of the article.