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Moveable printing plate registration member

US8210104B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 2008
Grant dateJul 3, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1928
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for registering a printing plate includes supporting the printing plate on a support surface. A plurality of registration members adapted to register an edge of the printing plate is provided. The first printing plate is moved over the support surface along a first direction to a position where the edge of the printing plate contacts a first registration member of the plurality of registration members. The first registration member is moved along a second direction that intersects the first direction while maintaining contact between the first registration member and the edge of the printing plate at a location on the edge that does not substantially vary as the first registration member moves along the second direction. Contact is established between the printing plate and a second registration member of the plurality of registration members after the first registration member has commenced moving along the second direction.

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