US4938135A
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Plate clamping assembly
Assignee: Koenig and Bauer AG
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Filing: 1988-09-13
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Granted: 1990-07-03
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Expires: 2008-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A plate clamping assembly for securing a printing plate to a plate cylinder of a rotary printing machine utilizes spaced clamping bars which are each pivotably positioned in a groove in the plate cylinder. An axially slidable and rotatable shaft cooperates with one of the clamping bars while an axially fixed and rotatable adjusting shaft cooperates with the other clamping bar. Both adjusting shafts having a plurality of truncated cones which engage tappet arms on the clamping bars.
Inventors
- 👤 Erich G. Wieland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:08
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F27/00; B41F27/12; B41F27/1218; B41F27/1225; B41F27/1243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A plate clamping assembly useable to clamp and to slidably and skewably position a printing plate on a plate cylinder of a rotary printing machine, said plate clamping assembly comprising: first and second spaced clamping bars, each of said clamping bars being axially slidable and pivotable in a groove in the plate cylinder, each of said clamping bars being adapted to receive an end of the printing plate; first and second rotatable adjusting shafts associated with said first and second clamping bars respectively and being positioned in said groove and each having a plurality of axially spaced truncated cones said truncated cones being positioned eccentrically with respect to axes of rotation of said adjusting shafts, one of said first and second rotatable adjusting shafts being axially slidable; and means for communicating said axial sliding movement of said one of said adjusting shafts to said first and second clamping bars.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A plate clamping assembly useable to clamp and to slidably and skewably position a printing plate on a plate cylinder of a rotary printing machine, said plate clamping assembly comprising: first and second spaced clamping bars, each of said clamping bars being axially slidable and pivotable in a groove in the plate cylinder, each of said clamping bars being adapted to receive an end of the printing plate; first and second rotatable adjusting shafts associated with said first and second clamping bars respectively and being positioned in said groove and each having a plurality of axially spaced truncated cones said truncated cones being positioned eccentrically with respect to axes of rotation of said adjusting shafts, one of said first and second rotatable adjusting shafts being axially slidable; and means for communicating said axial sliding movement of said one of said adjusting shafts to said first and second clamping bars.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The plate clamping assembly of claim 1 wherein each of said first and second clamping bars includes a plurality of spaced tappets, said tappets being directly in contact with said truncated cones of said first and second associated adjusting shafts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The plate clamping assembly of claim 1 wherein said means to communicate said axial sliding movement of said one of said adjusting shafts to said first and second clamping bars includes first and second roller levers having first ends in engagement with said axially slidable adjusting shaft and second ends in engagement with said second clamping bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The plate clamping assembly of claim 1 wherein each of said first and second clamping bars has a cardan joint which is supported and guided in a bottom portion of the groove to axially slide and pivot said first and second clamping bars in the groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The plate clamping assembly of claim 1 wherein said first and second axially slidable clamping bars have means for adjusting the axial positions of said first and second clamping bars in the groove.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-07-02 | 1994-01-01 | 1994-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-02 | 1998-01-01 | 1998-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-02 | 2002-01-01 | 2002-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |