Device and method for supporting and tensioning a silk screen
US6427588B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F15/36
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A frame assembly for use in supporting a silk screen. The assembly uses four corner brackets in forming the frame. The corner brackets each contain two perpendicular arms. The corner brackets engage four framing elements, thereby forming the rectangular structure of the frame. Each of the framing elements has two ends, wherein each end of a framing element receives one of the corner bracket arms. As such, each of the four corner brackets engages two of the framing elements and orients those elements at a perpendicular. An adjustment mechanism is disposed between each end of the framing elements and each of the corner brackets. The adjustment mechanism adjusts how deep an arm from a corner bracket is received within an end of a framing element. By utilizing the adjustment mechanism, the effective length of each of the sides of the frame can be selectively adjusted.
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