Patent ID: 6543359
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: B41F

Abstract:
An automatic washing device for a chambered doctor blade detachable from a flexographic printing machine by use of a manipulating device, the printing machine including a chambered doctor blade, the washing device including:a frame; a movable washing head mounted on the frame, the washing head being comprised of a plurality of rotary brushes and nozzles; two hollow supports for the chambered doctor blade, at least one of which is provided with a centering device, the movement of the washing head being guided by a guide secured to the frame and by a carrying rail, the carrying rail including two support members located on the front surface thereof which receive the manipulating device carrying the chambered doctor blade; a motor having a motor shaft; the movement of the washing head being actuated by the rotation of a motor shaft, the motor being mounted on the washing head and engaging with a toothed belt for converting the rotation of the motor shaft to rectilinear bidirectional movement.