Patent ID: 6044759
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: B41F,B41P

Abstract:
A retractable registration device for aligning a printing screen frame with an image platform, the device comprising:a plurality of registration elements adapted to engage the printing screen frame;a plurality of arms carrying the plurality of registration elements;a cylindrical element secured to an inner end of each of the plurality of arms to enable each of the plurality of arms to rotate about an axis perpendicular to the image platform between a retracted position and a registration position;the retracted position being underneath and removed from the bottom surface of the image platform, and the registration position being outwardly from underneath, but closer to the bottom surface of the image platform; andthe cylindrical element, including a first rotational portion and a second portion for imparting translational movement to each of the plurality of arms, as the plurality of arms are rotated by the first rotational portion between the retracted position and the registration position.