Device for braking sheets

US6591748B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG · DE

Inventors

• Sven Kerpe · Blankenloch, DE
• Michael Kruger · Aachen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 30, 2001
• Grant date: Jul 15, 2003
• Expiry date: May 25, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2801/21
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet-braking device for a sheet-processing machine includes a plurality of brake modules with a revolving suction belt formed with at least one suction opening. The brake modules have assigned thereto individual drives with controls for stipulating a reference speed relative to a speed of the machine.