Patent ID: 7273007
Filing Date: 2007-09-25
Classification: B41F

Abstract:
1. A system for installing a portable printer coater in, and removing a portable printer coater from, a printing unit, comprising: one or more rollers coupled to a portable printer coater, the rollers operable to bear at least a portion of the weight of the portable printer coater; a two part catwalk operable to support the rollers and position the portable printer coater for engagement with the printing unit, at least partially movable while the portable printer coater remains installed in a printing unit; and a movable cart operable to bear the weight of the portable printer coater during transport to and from the printing unit; wherein the movable cart is supported on wheels, has two substantially parallel rails attached to a top of the movable cart, at least one of the rails having a groove operable to receive a roller; wherein the movable cart further includes two hinged extension rails coupled to extend the two substantially parallel rails attached to the top of the movable cart.