Patent ID: 7258066
Filing Date: 2007-08-21
Classification: B41F

Abstract:
1. An inking system of a flexographic printing press having an impression cylinder comprising: an anilox roller and a printing plate roller for color transport; a first set of positioning elements carried by a machine frame for setting a position of the anilox roller relative to the printing plate roller and relative to the impression cylinder, said first set of positioning elements including a first bearing block in which an axle of said anilox roller is mounted and a first motor, said anilox roller position being set by moving said first bearing block toward and/or away from said impression cylinder using said first motor; a second set of positioning elements carried by said machine frame for setting a position of the printing plate roller relative to the anilox roller and relative to the impression cylinder, said second set of positioning elements including a second bearing block in which an axle of said printing plate roller is mounted and a second motor, said printing plate roller position being set by moving said second bearing block toward and/or away from said impression cylinder using said second motor; said first and second motors being mounted on sides of said anilox and printing plate rollers, respectively, which are nearest the impression cylinder.