Modular printing machine system for printing on sheets

US6857363B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG · DE

Inventor

• Gotthard Schmid · Malsch, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 16, 2000
• Grant date: Feb 22, 2005
• Expiry date: Oct 16, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B41P2217/50
• 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, the second printing machine comprising at least one zoneless metering device for uniformly metering at least one of ink and varnish, respectively, over the printing width.