Offset printing machine for variable printing sizes with automatic loading and unloading of the printing cylinders
US5142978A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F31/302
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An offset printing machine is disclosed wherein printing cylinders used for a new run are carried by a carriage into a vicinity of a printing unit of the machine. The printing unit is provided with two lateral movable arms which automatically and successively transfer every printing cylinder from the printing unit onto the carriage and inversely, the new cylinders from the carriage onto the printing unit.
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