Ink control system
US4864930A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 1987 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F31/045
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
For use with a printing apparatus that has a plurality of printing rollers, at least one ink fountain, and at least one inking blade that is positioned adjacent to one of the inking rollers, the inking blade having a plurality of adjusting keys thereon, an ink control system connected to the inking blade for controlling the adjustment the adjusting keys. The ink control system comprises a system unit for controlling the overall operation of the ink control system, an operator console for inputting commands which control the adjustment of the adjusting keys, a servo power unit for controlling the adjustment of the adjusting keys, and a plurality of servo modules each of which performs the adjustment of one of the adjusting keys by actuating the one adjusting key.
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