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Device for ink profile-dependent regulation dampening solution

US4485737A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1983
Grant dateDec 4, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41F7/24
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Device for ink profile-dependent regulation of dampening solution in an offset printing unit having an inking-dampening unit which, over the width of a type form, supplies a dampening solution film of substantially uniform thickness to the plate cylinder and to the inking part of the inking-dampening unit, including a hydrophilic measuring roller in contact with one of a plurality of inking unit rollers; a measuring device disposed in vicinity of the measuring roller for determining extent of wetting of an outer cylindrical surface of the measuring roller section-by-section over the entire width of the measuring roller and for transmitting corresponding signals; means for varying the proportion of the dampening solution in the ink film section-by-section; and a control stage for converting the signals from the measuring device into adjustment commands and applying them to the proportion varying means for varying section-by-section the proportion of dampening solution in the ink film.

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