Barclays has been granted a patent for an engraving machine featuring a housing, engraver, and a slot for receiving cartridges. It includes onboard storage for tags, a carrier for positioning items, and a pick mechanism to select tags for engraving, allowing user choice between engraving offboard items or tags. GlobalData’s report on Barclays gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Engraving machine for offboard items and tags
The patent US11999187B2 describes an advanced engraving machine designed to enhance the engraving process for both offboard items and tags. The machine features a housing that contains an engraver, a slot for receiving cartridges with offboard items, and onboard storage for multiple tags. A carrier mechanism is integrated to position the cartridge relative to the engraver, while a pick mechanism retrieves tags from storage and positions them for engraving. The engraver can be a scratch engraver, laser engraver, or milling engraver, allowing for versatility in engraving applications. The machine is equipped with a controller that manages the selection and positioning of items for engraving based on user input.
Further innovations include a carousel storage system for tags, which allows for efficient retrieval and dispensing. The pick mechanism is designed with gripper arms and a horizontal clamp to securely hold tags during the engraving process. The system also includes features for flipping and positioning tags to ensure optimal engraving surfaces are presented to the engraver. Additionally, the machine can dispense accessories alongside the engraved tags, enhancing its functionality. Overall, this engraving machine represents a significant advancement in automated engraving technology, providing users with a streamlined and efficient solution for personalizing various items.
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