Multiple printing plate mounting system
US11130330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41P2227/60
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The multiple printing plate mounting system of the present disclosure may be used to mount multiple flexible printing plates simultaneously onto a printing sleeve. The system has a back rotary vacuum plate with a plurality of distinct vacuum zones and may be controlled via valve by a computer control system. A filler plate may also be controlled with the same vacuum patterns. The filler plate will move minutely side-to-side. A front plate with match-controlled vacuum patterns may also have a servo to control front-to-back-movement. The distinct vacuum zones are used together with the movable front, back, and filler vacuum plates to selectively, individually, and independently align the flexible printing plates prior to mounting.
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