CPC B30B 15/064 (2013.01) [B30B 1/04 (2013.01); B41F 16/02 (2013.01); B41F 33/0009 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A heat press comprises:
a base;
a handle pivotally coupled to the base;
a controller disposed at least partially in the handle;
a heater arm pivotally coupled to the base;
a pressure link pivotally coupled to the handle and the heater arm;
a lower platen connected to the base; and
an upper platen connected to the heater arm;
wherein a surface of the upper platen is in contact with a surface of the lower platen in a first position; and
the surface of the upper platen is separated from the surface of the lower platen in a second position;
wherein the handle includes:
a first portion pivotally coupled to the base;
a second portion pivotally coupled to the base and spaced apart from the first portion; and
a third portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion;
the controller is disposed at least partially within the third portion of the handle;
wherein:
the second portion of the handle extends parallel to the first portion of the handle;
the third portion of the handle extends orthogonal to the first portion of the handle and the second portion of the handle;
a display of the controller is located on the third portion of the handle;
a first push button electrically connected to the controller and configured to set an operating parameter of the heat press is located on the first portion of the handle; and
a second push button electrically connected to the controller and configured to set an additional operating parameter of the heat press is located on the second portion of the handle.
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