Patent · US Expired

Method and apparatus for using magnetic bearings to position an inking unit roller in at least two different positions

US6672208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

19Claims

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Assignee

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG · DE

Inventors

Jochen Bechtler · Malsch, DE
Rolf Spilger · Viernheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 30, 2001
Grant date	Jan 6, 2004
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 24, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S101/32
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and a corresponding inking unit permit positioning of a roller into at least two different operating positions. The roller is, in particular, a vibrator roller of an inking unit for a rotary printing machine. The roller is positioned by controlling or regulating a magnetic bearing device in which the roller is mounted.

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