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Converting machine with height adjustment

US12090748B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 16, 2021
Grant dateSep 17, 2024
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 16, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41F35/008
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexographic printing unit (17) for a converting machine (10). The flexographic printing unit comprises a flexographic printing assembly (28) including a printing cylinder (30), an anilox cylinder, a counter cylinder (32) and a doctor blade chamber (36). The printing cylinder being arranged vertically above the counter cylinder and configured to print on a top side (S1) of a sheet (1). The flexographic printing unit comprises a fixed frame portion (102) and a movable frame portion (104), and the printing cylinder, anilox cylinder and the doctor blade chamber are attached to the movable frame portion and the counter cylinder is attached to the fixed frame portion. The movable frame portion being vertically movable between an operating position where the printing cylinder is positioned against the counter cylinder and a service position where the printing cylinder is further distanced from the counter cylinder.

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