Method and apparatus for automatically changing a printing plate
US5111744A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 12, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41P2227/30
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for automatically changing a printing plate on a rotary printing machine utilizes two adjacent storage compartments which are located beside the peripheral surface of a plate cylinder. A first printing plate's trailing edge is released from the plate cylinder and is guided into a first one of the storage compartments. This first plate is fed into the first storage compartment and a second plate is directed out of the second storage compartment and is attached to the surface of the plate cylinder.
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