Abstract:
A cassette tray for use with an imaging system includes a plurality of sides that have a through slot, and a bottom surface that includes a plurality of slots sized to receive a respective plurality of plate stops capable of maneuvering within the plurality of slots, and a second plurality of slots sized to respectively receive a plurality of lift arms. A platform is provided that includes a same plurality of sides as the cassette tray, and a same first plurality of slots as the bottom surface that are aligned with the first plurality of slots of the bottom surface. The platform is positioned within the cassette tray to contact the plurality of lift arms. A plurality of guide blocks, extending outwardly from each of the plurality of sides of the platform, are sized to fit in the through slots, to facilitate movement of the platform within the cassette.
Abstract:
In one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for lifting an object includes a rotational axis (59) that has a first lead screw (520) threaded in a first direction, a second lead screw (524) threaded in a second direction, and a coupler (522) that couples the first lead screw (520) and the second lead screw (524). A first lifting arm (506) has first and second members that move in a first plane that is substantially parallel to the rotational axis, and a second lifting arm (514) has first and second members that move in a second plane that is substantially parallel to the rotational axis. A first transverse member (532) is coupled to the first lead screw (520), and a second transverse member (540) is coupled to the second lead screw (524). Rotation of the rotational axis (519) in a first direction raises the first (506) and second lifting arms (514), and rotation of the rotational axis in a second direction lowers the first and second lifting arms.
Abstract:
A plate punching assembly, comprising a base with a footprint, wherein the base has a slot configured to receive a printing plate. The footprint is comprised of a first actuator configured to actuate a first punch adapted to punch through the slot and into a first chaff disposal opening; the footprint also has a second actuator similarly configured. The first and second actuators are independently activated. In one embodiment, a chaff disposal collector is disposed over the footprint so that the chaff is collected in a secure fashion.