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CA1223972A
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Data transfer system for presetting actuators on printing machines
Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
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Filing: 1985-02-07
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Granted: 1987-07-07
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Expires: 2005-02-07
Abstract
Abstract Title: 'Data transfer system for presetting actuators on printing machines'. ABSTRACT In a data transfer system for presetting actuators (22-25) on printing machines a data distributor (1) is arranged between an electronic computer system (7) connected to the printing machine and a data recording and retrieval device (9) incorporating a batch storage (10), the heart of the data distributor being an electronic switch (26). By means of a watchdog (2) the electronic switch (26) can be switched to various positions permitting data handling between individual or multiple system components in all directions. The assignment and direction of the data flow to and from the batch storage (10) are determined by the corresponding switch position. By means of a keyboard (11) coupled to the data distributor (1) identifying data such as date, job names and job numbers can be entered into the batch storage (10) in the form of a menu and indicated on display (12). The buffered machine settings of the actuators (22-25) can then be recorded scaled in the batch storage (10) and retrieved descaled on the basis of the menu for repeat jobs for the purpose of signalling the actuators (22-25) to enable them to be preset. This arrangement permits data storage of numerous printing jobs for various printing machines of differing models by a single storage medium (fig. 1).
Inventors
- 👤 Anton Rodi
- 👤 Peter Lange
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
CA
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2026-11-10 00:53
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/042; B; B41; B41F; B41F31/00; B41F31/02; B41F31/04; B41F31/045; B41F33/00; B41F33/0009; B41F33/04; B41F33/10; G05B19/12; G05B19/16; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/20; G05B2219/23; G05B2219/23421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
Data transfer system for presetting actuators on printing machines, involving at least one electronic computer system and at least one internal storage and a data re-cording and retrieval device for accommodating an external and transportable data medium as a storage medium for re-cording data and information and featuring automatic control and feedback devices for positioning actuators on the basis of the recorded data and for feedback of the po-sition values, c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y the external data medium having the form of a batch storage (10) for normalized recording and retrieval of data and information relative to numerous printing jobs on various printing machines of differing models and types and by a data distributor (1) directing the assignments and direction of data flow to and from the batch storage (10) sensitive to control by an electronic computer system (7) via a watchdog (2) being provided permitting data handling of individual or multiple system components in all directions depending on how the data distributor (1) is signalled.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
Data transfer system for presetting actuators on printing machines, involving at least one electronic computer system and at least one internal storage and a data re-cording and retrieval device for accommodating an external and transportable data medium as a storage medium for re-cording data and information and featuring automatic control and feedback devices for positioning actuators on the basis of the recorded data and for feedback of the po-sition values, c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y the external data medium having the form of a batch storage (10) for normalized recording and retrieval of data and information relative to numerous printing jobs on various printing machines of differing models and types and by a data distributor (1) directing the assignments and direction of data flow to and from the batch storage (10) sensitive to control by an electronic computer system (7) via a watchdog (2) being provided permitting data handling of individual or multiple system components in all directions depending on how the data distributor (1) is signalled.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Data transfer system according to claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y the data distributor (1) being a component of the electronic computer system (7).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
Data transfer system according to claim 1 c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y the data distributor (1) being designed as a retrofitting attachment for insertion between the electronic computer system (7) and the data recording and retrieval device (9) by means of an interface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
Data transfer system according to Claim 2 c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y the data distributor (1) having its own data input device (11) and a display (12).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
Data transfer system according to Claim 4 c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y the data input device (11) and the display (12) being alphanumeric.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
Data transfer device according to Claim 4 c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y the data input device bring designed as an automatic bar-code reader (31) in which the code containing the necessary information is directly provided on the artwork for printing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
153 words
Data transfer system according to Claim 1 c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y the data distributor (1) featuring an electronic switch (26) controlled by the electronic computer system (7) and monitored by the watchdog (2), said switch being provided with a normal position (27) for electronic connection of the data recording and retrieval device (9) with the electronic computer system (7) for data transfer in both directions between the batch storage (10) and the control and feedback devices (22-25) and which can be switched as required to a first coupling position (28) for data transfer from the data input device (11) to the computer system (7) and from the latter to the display (12) and providing a second coupling position (29) as required for connecting the data input device (11) and display (12) for data transfer to the data recording and retrieval device (9).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
Data transfer system according to Claim 1 c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y a backup device (30) being provided for duplicating data and information of the batch storage (10).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
Data transfer system according to Claim 8 c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y a formatized magnetic tape cartridge being used as the batch storage (10), the data recording and retrieval device (9) and the backup device (30) taking the form of a cartridge drive, the data and information being stored in digital form.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
Data transfer system according to Claim 1 c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y the data distributor (1) featuring a data logger (32) for printing out input and/or readout and/or recorded and/or retrieved data.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
Data transfer system according to Claim 9 c h a r a c t e r o z e d b y data distributor (1) permitting activation on insertion of a magnetic tape cartridge via the electronic computer system (7).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
Data transfer system according to Claim 1 c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y the data distributor (1) having its own storage (33).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
Data transfer system according to Claim 1 c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y the storage capacity of the batch storage (10) comprising a storage identification area, a job data area and a job set point area in a fixed arrangement.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
99 words
Data transfer system according to Claim 9 c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y the formatized magnetic tape cartridge (10) having a code for automatic identification by the electronic computer system (7), identifying the cartridge as the batch storage, and by the start of the storage availability featuring a menu prior to the actual set point values specific to the printing job, said menu containing all identifying data relevant to the job, in particular job number, name and date as well as type and sequence of printing inks to be used.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
Data transfer system according to Claim 1 c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y it being used in particular for presetting actuators as used in inking and/or damping and/or justifying.
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