Takeaki Nakano

Title: Takeaki Nakano: Printing-Press Safety and Automation

Introduction

Takeaki Nakano is an inventor associated with Noda, Japan, and Komori Corporation. His patent work focuses on printing-press technology, particularly automated plate changing and safety systems. His portfolio includes 3 patents.

Latest Patents

Nakano’s listed patents address the operation and safety of rotary printing presses.

- **Method and Apparatus for Plate Changing in a Plate Cylinder of a Printing Press.** This invention describes a method and apparatus for changing plates across multiple printing units. Detectors identify abnormalities during plate changing, and the drive device stops when an issue is detected. The system then manages the progress of unaffected units while the abnormality in the affected unit is resolved.

- **Safety Apparatus for Rotary Press.** This invention uses light-projecting and light-receiving units to detect foreign objects entering the space between printing units. A push button confirms that a pre-operation safety check has been completed, and a controller starts automatic plate replacement and detector monitoring after a set interval.

Career Highlights

Nakano’s patent contributions reflect an emphasis on coordinating automated press operations while addressing potential faults and hazards. The inventions combine detection, control, and operator procedures to support safer plate replacement in printing equipment.

Collaborations

Nakano is associated with Komori Corporation. His listed coworkers include Kazunori Takeda and Yoshiyuki Ueno.

Conclusion

Takeaki Nakano’s patents highlight practical innovations in printing-press automation, abnormality handling, and workplace safety.