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Printing plate positioning

US8176846B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 2008
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1928
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for positioning a printing plate includes supporting the printing plate on a support surface. A first force is applied to the printing plate to move the printing plate over the support surface along a path. A second force is applied to the printing plate to alter the movement of the printing plate along the path. The printing plate is pivoted on the support surface while applying the first force and the second force to the printing plate, wherein the printing plate is pivoted about a pivot point located on the printing plate at a location different from each of the locations on the printing plate to which the first and second forces are applied.

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