Patent ID: 8136563
Filing Date: 2012-03-20
Classification: B41F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A film transfer apparatus for a transfer film having a carrier film and a transfer layer, the film transfer apparatus comprising: a transfer nip for transferring the transfer layer, at least in some areas, from the carrier film to a printing material; a film transfer unit having an opening, a supply roll for providing the transfer film and a take-up roll for receiving used transfer film; a frame; adjustable guide elements disposed in said frame for adapting a speed of movement of the transfer film, at least from time to time, to a speed of the printing material in the transfer nip; and holding elements disposed in vicinity of said opening for holding said frame; said frame with said guide elements being constructed as a cassette configured to be introduced into said opening; at least one drive disposed within said frame for adjusting said guide elements, said at least one drive and said frame configured to be pulled out of and pushed into said film transfer unit.