Modular printing machine system for printing on sheets

US6708612B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG · DE

Inventor

• Gotthard Schmid · Malsch, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 16, 2000
• Grant date: Mar 23, 2004
• Expiry date: Dec 10, 2020

Classification

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

Abstract

A modular printing machine system for printing on sheets, including a first printing machine of satellite construction type having a central first impression cylinder and at least four printing devices assigned thereto, a second printing machine, and a coupling device for coupling the printing machines to one another for in-line operation thereof, includes a transport device of the printing machine system, for transporting the sheets, and a non-impact printer assigned to the transport device.