Method and apparatus for automatically feeding a printing plate
US5127328A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F27/1206
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for automatically feeding a printing plate to, or receiving a printing plate from, a printing plate cylinder in a rotary printing machine utilizes a plate storage compartment which is situated adjacent the plate cylinder. Several transport rolls are located between the storage compartment and the plate cylinder. A control computer is used to automatically actuate the transfer rolls, a drive for the plate cylinder and plate clamping and tensioning assemblies on the plate cylinder.
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