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Abstract

Flatbed applicator comprising a table having a working surface (23), a roller (30), and a roller support structure (40) having a carriage configured to guide the roller between a raised configuration in which the roller is separated from the surface and a second, clamped configuration in which the roller is actively pressed against the surface. A pair of shuttles rotatably carry the roller and, for each shuttle, an actuating unit comprising a rotatable actuator shaft is configured to linearly actuate the shuttle, the actuator shaft being rotatably actuated by a stepping motor. A switch is configured to be activated when the roller is brought into direct or indirect contact with the surface to trigger the stepping motor to perform a predetermined number of final stepping motor steps to press the roller against the surface to bring the roller to the clamped configuration. A related method is also disclosed.

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First Claim