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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 21, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 29, 1998
Christopher Delwiche, Green Bay, WI (US);
Joseph Bero, Green Bay, WI (US);
Gregory Ginnow, Green Bay, WI (US);
Paper Converting Machine Company, Green Bay, WI (US);
Abstract
A robotic apparatus for a printing press transports components between the press and a staging or make-ready area so that components can be prepared for a new press run off-line from the press. The robotic apparatus includes a pair of lifting assemblies which are movable horizontally between the press and a support frame in the make-ready area. Each of the lifting assemblies includes a vertically movable lift mechanism, and each lift mechanism includes a plurality of lifting cups for engaging the ends of the components of the press which are to moved. The lifting cups can be operated independently, so that desired components can be moved from any printing deck to any position on the support frame. The press components which can be moved include a plate cylinder and a carriage assembly. The carriage assembly includes a frame, an anilox roll assembly mounted in the frame, and an ink container mounted on the frame.