Planar support for material mounted to a frame and method of use
US5189951A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M1/12
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet material support system includes a floating box having upwardly extending leading edges defining a plane extending parallel to said base in which sheet material is caused to conform to by applying downward pressure to it and causing the sheet material to become tautly drawn over the box upper edges. The system includes a locating block and clamps which allow frames to be located uniformly along X and Y coordinate axes so that successive frames can be loaded in uniform registration in the system.
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