Converting machine with height adjustment
US12090748B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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