Printing – Stenciling
Patent
1999-05-28
2000-08-22
Hilten, John S.
Printing
Stenciling
101129, 101126, B41F 1508
Patent
active
061054941
ABSTRACT:
A new apparatus and methods for automatically unloading or removing an article from a printing machine, and preferably transferring the same to a suitable drying surface is disclosed. The disclosed apparatus includes a support frame, an extendable gripping means attached to the support frame for engaging the article, and a conventional controller for controlling operation of the extendable gripping means. Additionally, at least one platen attached to the printing machine in a manner allowing the extendable gripping means to vertically extend from the support frame to an area of the platen(s) is also disclosed. To permit gripping of the articles, the platen are notched at the area corresponding to the extendable gripping means.
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Biel Boguslaw
Hoffman, Jr. Richard C.
Iaccino Alex
Magda Boguslaw
Tkacz Dariusz
Colilla Daniel J.
Hilten John S.
M&R Printing Equipment Inc.
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