Adjustable rotary screen printer with air-biased squeegees
US3934502A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F15/44
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A screen printing machine which includes a frame, a backing member supported by the frame, and at least one rotary screen assembly carried by the frame in adjustable relationship with respect to the backing member. Each rotary screen assembly includes an inner elongated support member, an outer hollow screen rotatably supported about the inner elongated support member for rotation thereabout, and elongated applicator means which engages the inner surface of the hollow screen and which is supported by the elongated inner support means. Pressure adjusting means are carried within the interior of the hollow screen, comprising a plurality of individually inflatable elongated tubes positioned behind the elongated applicator means. In one embodiment, the outermost tubes extend beyond the extremities of the applicator means. Various adjusting capabilities are provided, including first adjusting means for rotating the inner elongated support member about its own axis from a location outside of the associated hollow screen. Second adjusting means are provided for effecting longitudinal motion of the inner elongated support member of the rotary screen with respect to the frame. Additionally,…
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