Patent ID: 8201498
Filing Date: 2012-06-19
Classification: B41F

Abstract:
1. A blanket/plate mounting apparatus comprising: a leading edge holding unit which is movably supported by a cylinder and holds a leading edge of a blanket/plate; a trailing edge holding unit which is movably supported by said cylinder and holds a trailing edge of the blanket/plate; and a first drive unit which moves said leading edge holding unit and said trailing edge holding unit that respectively hold the leading edge and the trailing edge of the blanket/plate mounted on a circumferential surface of said cylinder, thus tightening the blanket/plate; wherein said leading edge holding unit comprises a first pivotal member that is pivoted by said fast drive unit while holding the leading edge of the blanket/plate, said trailing edge holding unit comprises a second pivotal member that is pivoted by said first drive unit while holding the trailing edge of the blanket/plate, and said first drive unit comprises an actuator that pivotally drives said first pivotal member and said second pivotal member selectively.