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Protective device for holding a printing stencil

US7540238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 14, 2005
Grant dateJun 2, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41F15/36
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A protective device with a frame includes protective bars for holding a printing stencil in a plane and joining means for fastening to a stencil stretcher frame, whereby the protective bars accommodate the edge of the printing stencil along its circumference in a manner that covers the edge. In addition, a stencil stretcher frame is provided for stretching a printing stencil held in a such protective device Adjacent protective bars, while forming the frame, are supported on each other with one of their respective end areas in a manner that allows a relative movement with respect to each other. For the stencil stretcher frame, a seat for accommodating the protective device and a joining means for fastening the protective device are provided.

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