Gapless compressible cylinder assembly
US6799511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F27/105
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gapless printing system includes a cylinder assembly and a printing sleeve. The cylinder assembly includes a compressible layer located between an inner shell and an outer shell. A support carrier is coupled to the inner shell about each of the first and second end portions and is adapted such that the cylinder assembly is mountable in a printing press. A printing sleeve is removably attachable to the cylinder assembly by installing the printing sleeve over the outer shell such that when the printing sleeve is mounted on the cylinder assembly, lateral and rotational motion of the printing sleeve with respect to the cylinder assembly is prevented.
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