Patent · US Expired

Apparatus for the metered feeding of ink to a ductor roll of an offset printing device

US4284005A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 9, 1979
Grant dateAug 18, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 9, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41F31/022
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for a metered feeding of ink to a ductor roll of an offset printing device. The ductor roll is adapted to be dipped into an ink pool which is connected to a device for supplying metered amounts of ink. The device for supplying the metered amounts of ink is controlled by an installation for monitoring a level of ink in the ink pool. The monitoring installation includes a distance sensor which is constructed as a capacitive proximity switch.

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