Method and apparatus for attaching flexographic and metal back plates on an imaging cylinder
US9238359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03F7/24
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for attaching flexible or magnetic plates onto an imaging cylinder are provided. A drum apparatus of an imaging device includes an imaging cylinder having an outer surface and a magnetic foil attachable to the outer surface of the imaging cylinder. In a configuration with the magnetic foil attached to the outer surface of the imaging cylinder, at least one metal back plate can be attached to the imaging cylinder via magnetic coupling to the magnetic foil. In a configuration without the magnetic foil attached to the outer surface of the imaging cylinder, at least one flexographic plate can be attached to the imaging cylinder.
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