Cleaning system and method
US12162047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41P2235/14
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is disclosed an ultrasonic cleaning bar for cleaning a roller of a printing machine. The ultrasonic cleaning bar comprises: an elongate body defining a longitudinal axis; a doctor blade supported by the body; an ultrasonic transducer for generating ultrasonic waves within the cleaning fluid; and first and second formations positioned at longitudinally opposite ends of the body, the first formation being releasably engageable with a first mounting bracket of the printing machine and the second formation being releasably engageable with a second mounting bracket of the printing machine; and wherein, when the first and second formations are engaged with the first and second brackets, the doctor blade engages a surface of the roller, such that the body, the doctor blade and the roller define a trough therebetween configured to contain a cleaning fluid which contacts the roller.
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