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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2000
Filed:
May. 12, 1998
TDK Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for adjusting the position of a printing screen having a center of rotation mounted on a screen frame for use in screen printing processes are disclosed. The apparatus includes a screen frame with a printing screen mounted thereon, a screen frame holder, a plurality of first arcuate guides mounted on the screen frame defining an arc with a predetermined circumference defined by a predetermined radius, a plurality of guide rollers mounted on the screen frame holder and corresponding to the plurality of first arcuate guides whereby the plurality of guide rollers movably supports the plurality of first arcuate guides and an adjustment mechanism adapted to urge the screen frame around the center of rotation of the printing screen.