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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 25, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 26, 1998
Christian Compera, Schoenau, DE;
Walter Dworschak, Gettorf, DE;
Gerhard Bartscher, Kiel, DE;
Patrick Metzler, Wendel, DE;
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Heidelberg, DE;
Abstract
A device for conveying thin workpieces in a machine used in printing technology, which device includes at least one moving conveying element, on whose surface are formed areas of changing charge density, the adherence of the workpiece on the conveying element being supported by electrostatic forces wherein contacts are provided for forming the areas of changing charge density, the contacts touching the conveying element and being connected to at least one voltage source, and an electric current flow being present, via the contacts in the material of the conveying element.