Joseph R Bero

US Patent:

6647879, Nov 18, 2003

Filed:

Dec 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/329588

Inventors:

Jeremy James Michael Papadopoulos - Green Bay WI
Robert W. Braun - Appleton WI
Joseph R. Bero - Green Bay WI

Assignee:

Paper Converting Machine Co. - Green Bay WI

International Classification:

B41F 1310

US Classification:

101376, 101375, 101329, 101479, 428 369, 492 38, 492 28, 279 32, 279 5, 279 6

Abstract:

A sleeve is provided with a clamp for removably clamping the sleeve on a mandrel. A rigid ring is mounted inside of the sleeve at each end of the sleeve. Each ring has a generally cylindrical inside surface which includes a curved contact portion which extends for less than 180 degrees and which is engageable with the outside surface of the mandrel. A curved clamp arm is pivotally secured at one end thereof to each ring. An eccentric shaft extends through an opening in the other end of the clamp arm. Rotation of the eccentric shaft moves the clamp arm toward the contact portion of the ring so that the mandrel can be clamped between the clamp arm and the contact portion.

US Patent:

60389729, Mar 21, 2000

Filed:

Dec 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/222210

Inventors:

Christopher Delwiche - Green Bay WI
Joseph Bero - Green Bay WI
Gregory Ginnow - Green Bay WI

Assignee:

Paper Converting Machine Company - Green Bay WI

International Classification:

B41F 500

US Classification:

101216

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.