B41FPRINTING MACHINES OR PRESSES manifolding devices or office printing machines B41L Attention is drawn to Notes 1 and 2 following the title of subclass B41L. In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. B41F1/00 B41F1/00Platen presses, i.e. presses in which printing is effected by at least one essentially-flat pressure-applying member co-operating with a flat type-bed B41F1/02Hand-operated platen presses B41F1/04for mono-impression printing, e.g. on sheets B41F1/06with platen maintained parallel to bed during movement B41F1/08on webs B41F1/10for multi-impression printing in one or more colours, e.g. on webs B41F1/12on sheets B41F1/14using swinging platens, or forme supports B41F1/16for offset printing pad printing B41F17/001 B41F1/18for lithography B41F1/20for perfecting sheets, i.e. for printing on both sides of sheets B41F1/22specially adapted for printing heads, e.g. letter heads B41F1/24specially adapted for proof printing B41F1/26Details B41F1/265Conveying webs in general B65H B41F1/28Sheet-conveying, -aligning or -clamping devices B41F1/30using rotary grippers B41F1/32using air pressure, e.g. vacuum B41F1/34Registering devices, e.g. gauges B41F1/36Clamps for conveying sheets and for holding same on the platens clamps in manifolding devices B41L3/02 B41F1/38Platens or type-beds B41F1/40Inking units for pad printing B41F17/001 B41F1/42using flat inking elements, e.g. discs B41F1/44using inking ribbons B41F1/46using rollers B41F1/48pivoting around the platen or base B41F1/50supported on carriages for movement in or on runways B41F1/52Carriage driving gear B41F1/54Printing-pressure control devices B41F1/56Auxiliary devices B41F1/565Numbering devices stamping numbering devices B41K B41F1/58Arrangements of counting devices for counting sheets B41F1/60Safety devices B41F1/62for preventing injury to operator B41F1/64to the hands of the operator B41F1/66responsive to incorrect operating conditions B41F3/00Cylinder presses, i.e. presses essentially comprising at least one cylinder co-operating with at least one flat type-bed B41F3/02with impression cylinder or cylinders rotating unidirectionally B41F3/04intermittentlyStop-cylinder presses B41F3/06continuously B41F3/08Single-revolution presses B41F3/10Two-revolution presses B41F3/12Twin presses, i.e. with more than one cylinder or type-bed B41F3/14with impression cylinder or cylinders rotating in opposite directions during each working cycle B41F3/16Twin presses, i.e. with more than one cylinder or type-bed B41F3/18of special construction or for particular purposes B41F3/20with fixed type-beds and travelling impression cylinders B41F3/22with more than one type-bed B41F3/24with cylinders travelling around type-beds having upper and lower printing surfaces B41F3/26with type-beds and impression cylinders simultaneously movable relative to one another B41F3/28Proof-print presses for relief printing, lithography or intaglio printing, i.e. presses for checking accuracy of printing surfaces B41F3/30for lithography proof-print presses B41F3/28 B41F3/32Damping devices B41F3/34for offset printing B41F3/36for intaglio or heliogravure printing proof-print presses B41F3/28 B41F3/38Wiping mechanisms B41F3/40for perfecting sheets, i.e. for printing on both sides thereof B41F3/42for multicolour printing on sheets B41F3/44for monocolour or multicolour printing on one side of webs, or for perfecting webs, i.e. monocolour or multicolour printing on both sides of webs B41F3/46Details B41F3/48Press frames B41F3/51Type-bedsSupports therefor B41F3/52 takes precedence B41F3/52Apparatus for cooling, heating, or drying printing surfaces B41F3/54Impression cylindersSupports therefor B41F3/56Devices for adjusting cylinders relative to type-beds and setting in adjusted position B41F3/58Driving, synchronising, or control gear B41F3/60for type-beds B41F3/62Applications of linkwork or gearing for producing reciprocatory or angular motion B41F3/64of crank motions B41F3/66of rack-and-pinion gearing B41F3/68with pinion rotating unidirectionally B41F3/70Applications of directly-coupled motors B41F3/72of fluid motors B41F3/74Applications of clutches B41F3/76Applications of braking devices or of devices for stopping type-bed in registered position B41F3/78Air cushions B41F3/80for impression cylinders B41F3/81Inking units B41F3/82Auxiliary devices B41F3/84Arrangements of counting devices B41F3/86Numbering devices B41F5/00Rotary machines B41F5/00Rotary letterpress machines office printing machines B41L15/00 B41F5/02for printing on sheets B41F5/04for printing on webs B41F5/06with several printing units in sequential arrangement B41F5/08with several printing units in both superimposed and sequential arrangement B41F5/10with several printing units arranged side by side B41F5/12for printing on one side and on the other side of webs between the same forme and impression cylinders B41F5/14with several impression cylinders arranged around a forme cylinder B41F5/16for multicolour printing B41F5/18using one impression cylinder co-operating with several forme cylinders B41F5/20specially adapted for proof printing B41F5/22for indirect printing B41F5/24for flexographic printing B41F7/00Rotary lithographic machines such office printing machines B41L7/00 B41F7/02for offset printing B41F7/025Multicolour printing or perfecting on sheets or on one or more webs, in one printing unit B41F7/04using printing units incorporating one forme cylinder, one transfer cylinder, and one impression cylinder, e.g. for printing on webs B41F7/06for printing on sheets B41F7/08using one transfer cylinder co-operating with several forme cylinders for printing on sheets or webs, e.g. sampling of colours on one transfer cylinder B41F7/10using one impression cylinder co-operating with several transfer cylinders for printing on sheets or webs, e.g. satellite-printing units B41F7/12using two cylinders one of which serves two functions, e.g. as a transfer and impression cylinder in perfecting machines B41F7/14with two or more impression cylinders coacting with a single transfer cylinder B41F7/15for printing on more than one web simultaneously B41F7/16for printing on non-deformable material, e.g. sheet metal B41F7/18specially adapted for proof printing B41F7/20Details B41F7/24Damping devices B41F7/26using transfer rollers B41F7/265for damping from the inside of the cylinders B41F7/28using brushes B41F7/30using spraying elements B41F7/32Ducts, containers, or like supply devices for liquids B41F7/34Endless bands B41F7/36Inking-rollers serving also to apply ink repellants B41F7/37with supercooling for condensation of air moisture B41F7/38Absorbent pads B41F7/40Devices for tripping or lifting damping rollersSupporting, adjusting, or removing arrangements therefor such arrangements or devices for inking rollers B41F31/30 B41F9/00Rotary intaglio printing presses B41F9/001Heliostatic printing B41F9/002Sheet printing presses B41F9/021 takes precedence B41F9/003Web printing presses B41F9/023 takes precedence B41F9/004Printing two webs with the same printing cylinder B41F9/005Printing on two sides of the same web B41F9/006simultaneously B41F9/007with the same printing cylinder B41F9/008Means for preventing egress of vapours B41F9/009Reversible printing presses B41F9/02 takes precedence B41F9/01for indirect printing B41F9/02 takes precedence B41F9/02for multicolour printing B41F9/021Sheet printing presses B41F9/023Web printing presses B41F9/025with horizontally arranged printing units B41F9/026with vertically arranged printing units B41F9/028of the satellite type B41F9/04specially adapted for proof printing B41F9/06Details B41F9/061Inking devices B41F9/063Using inking rollers B41F9/065Using inking rails B41F9/066Enclosures B41F9/068End seals between cylinder and housing B41F9/08Wiping mechanisms B41F9/10Doctors, scrapers, or like devices B41F9/1009with reciprocating movement B41F9/1018using a wiping cylinder B41F9/1027Tripping devices B41F9/1036Clamping and adjusting devices B41F9/1045using fluid pressure B41F9/1054Sharpening, honing devices B41F9/1063Seals between blades and cylinder B41F9/1072Blade construction B41F9/1081using two or more blades B41F9/109exchanging doctor 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screens mounted on a turntable B41F15/0868for printing on filamentary articles B41F15/0872for printing on articles having essentially cylindrical surfaces B41F15/0877of varying cross-section B41F15/0881for printing on polyhedral articles B41F15/0886for printing on conical or frusto-conical surfaces B41F15/089for printing on essentially spherical surfaces B41F15/0895for printing on curved surfaces not otherwise provided for B41F15/10for multicolour printing B41F15/12with auxiliary equipment, e.g. for drying printed articles B41F15/14Details B41F15/16Printing tables B41F15/18Supports for workpieces B41F15/20with suction-operated elements B41F15/22for single sheets B41F15/24for webs B41F15/26for articles with flat surfaces B41F15/28for elongated flat articles, e.g. strips, bands B41F15/30for articles with curved surfaces B41F15/32for articles with conical surfaces B41F15/34Screens, FramesHolders therefor B41F15/36flat B41F15/38curved B41F15/40Inking units B41F15/405Spraying apparatus 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means for printing on specific materials or products B41F16/008for printing on three-dimensional articles B41F16/0086for printing on articles with cylindrical surfaces B41F16/0093Attachments or auxiliary devices B41F16/02for textile material B41F17/00Printing apparatus or machines of special types or for particular purposes, not otherwise provided for B41F17/001Pad printing apparatus or machines B41F17/002Supports of workpieces in machines for printing on hollow articles B41F17/003Special types of machines for printing textiles using the screen printing process B41F15/00; printing on knitted fabrics B41F17/38 B41F17/005Supports for workpieces; Devices for securing the workpieces to the supports B41F17/006for printing on curved surfaces not otherwise provided for B41F17/007Use of printing belts B41F17/008Numbering devices for printing on articles other than sheets or webs B41F17/02for printing books or manifolding sets B41F17/04for printing calendars B41F17/08for printing on filamentary or elongated articles, or on articles with cylindrical surfaces B41F17/10on articles of indefinite length, e.g. wires, hoses, tubes, yarns B41F17/12at an angle to axis B41F17/13for printing on rolls of material, the roll serving as impression cylinder, e.g. strip printers B41F17/14on articles of finite length B41F17/16on end or bottom surfaces thereof B41F17/18on curved surfaces of articles of varying cross-section, e.g. bottles, lamp glasses B41F17/20on articles of uniform cross-section, e.g. pencils, rulers, resistors B41F17/22by rolling contact B41F17/24for printing on flat surfaces of polyhedral articles B41F17/26by rolling contact B41F17/28for printing on curved surfaces of conical or frusto-conical articles B41F17/30for printing on curved surfaces of essentially spherical, or part-spherical, articles B41F17/32on lamp bulbs B41F17/34on articles with surface irregularities, e.g. fruits, nuts B41F17/36for printing on tablets, pills, or like small articles B41F17/38for printing on knitted fabrics B41F19/00Apparatus or machines for carrying out printing operations combined with other operations B41F19/001with means for coating or laminating B41F19/002with means for applying specific material other than ink B41F19/004with means for applying adhesive B41F19/005with means for applying metallic, conductive or chargeable material B41F19/007with selective printing mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet or thermal printers B41F19/008with means for stamping or cutting out B41F19/02with embossing B41F19/04using intaglio printing formes and wipers B41F19/06Printing and embossing between a negative and a positive forme after inking and wiping the negative formePrinting from an ink band treated with colour or "gold" B41F19/062Presses of the rotary type B41F19/064Presses of the reciprocating type B41F19/066hand-driven B41F19/068motor-driven B41F19/08Simultaneous moulding and printing B41F21/00Common details of printing machinery B41F21/00Devices for conveying sheets through printing apparatus or machines through platen presses B41F1/28 B41F21/005Electrostatic holding down devices B41F21/02Pins B41F21/12, B41F21/14 take precedence B41F21/04Grippers B41F21/08, B41F21/10 B41F21/12, B41F21/14 take precedence B41F21/05In-feed grippers B41F21/06 takes precedence B41F21/06Suction-operated grippers B41F21/08Combinations of endless conveyors and grippers B41F21/10Combinations of transfer drums and grippers B41F21/102with pneumatic means B41F21/108 takes precedence B41F21/104Gripper details B41F21/102 takes precedence B41F21/106for reversing sheets, e.g. for perfecting machine B41F21/108with pneumatic means B41F21/12Adjusting leading edges, e.g. front stops B41F21/14Adjusting lateral edges, e.g. side stops B41F22/00Means preventing smudging of machine parts or printed articles B41F23/00 takes precedence B41F22/005using a back grey cloth B41F23/00Devices for treating the surfaces of sheets, webs, or other articles in connection with printing B41F23/002cleaning devices for sheets or webs B41F23/005of non-flat articles B41F23/007with heat treatment before printing B41F23/02by dampening in rotary lithographic machines B41F7/24 ; B41F23/005 takes precedence B41F23/04by heat drying, by cooling, by applying powders B41F23/005 takes precedence B41F23/0403Drying webs B41F23/0486 takes precedence B41F23/0406by radiation B41F23/0436 takes precedence B41F23/0409Ultra-violet dryers B41F23/0413Infra-red dryers B41F23/0416by conduction B41F23/0436 takes precedence B41F23/042using heated rolls B41F23/0423by convection B41F23/0436 takes precedence B41F23/0426using heated air B41F23/043using gas or fuel burners B41F23/0433using steam B41F23/0436using a combination of radiation, conduction or convection B41F23/044Drying sheets, e.g. between two printing stations B41F23/0486 takes precedence B41F23/0443after printing B41F23/0446Wicket conveyors B41F23/045by radiation B41F23/0453by ultra-violet dryers B41F23/0456by infrared dryers B41F23/0459by conduction, e.g. using heated rolls B41F23/0463by convection B41F23/0466by using heated air B41F23/0469by using gas or fuel burners B41F23/0473by using steam B41F23/0476Cooling B41F23/0483 takes precedence B41F23/0479using chill rolls B41F23/0483Drying combined with cooling B41F23/0486Particular types of dryers B41F23/0489Vacuum dryers B41F23/0493Microwave dryers B41F23/0496Proof dryers B41F23/06Powdering devices, e.g. for preventing set-off B41F23/065for thermography B41F23/08Print finishing devices, e.g. for glossing prints B41F23/005 takes precedence B41F25/00Devices for pressing sheets or webs against cylinders, e.g. for smoothing purposes B41F27/00Devices for attaching printing elements or formes to supports attaching by chemical means B41N6/00 B41F27/005Attaching and registering printing formes to supports B41F27/02Magnetic devices B41F27/04for attaching printing elements to flat type-beds B41F27/06for attaching printing elements to forme cylinders B41F27/08for attaching printing formes to flat type-beds B41F27/10for attaching non-deformable curved printing formes to forme cylinders B41F27/105for attaching cylindrical printing formes B41F27/12for attaching flexible printing formes B41F27/1206Feeding to or removing from the forme cylinder B41F27/1212using pneumatic force B41F27/1218comprising printing plate tensioning devices B41F27/1225moving in the printing plate end substantially rectilinearly B41F27/1231by translatory motion substantially tangential to support surface B41F27/1237by translatory motion substantially perpendicular to support surface B41F27/1243by pivotal or swivelling motion, e.g. by means of a rocking lever B41F27/125moving in the printing plate end on a curvilinear path, e.g. by winding on a roll B41F27/1256with two semi-cylinders movable relative to each other B41F27/1262without tensioning means B41F27/1268by self-locking or snap-on means B41F27/1275by means of adhesives, staples B41F27/1281details of the printing plate ends B41F27/1287devices for bending the printing plates or the printing plate ends B41F27/1293Devices for filling up the cylinder gap; Devices for removing the filler B41F27/14for attaching printing formes to intermediate supports, e.g. adapter members B41F30/00Devices for attaching coverings or make-ready devicesGuiding devices for coverings make-ready devices B41N6/00 B41F30/02attaching to impression cylinders B41F30/04attaching to transfer cylinders B41F30/06attaching of endless or like continuously-fed coverings B41F31/00Inking arrangements or devices inking units for platen presses B41F1/40; inking units for cylinder presses B41F3/81 B41F31/001Ink mist preventing means B41F31/002Heating or cooling of ink or ink rollers B41F31/004Driving means for ink rollers B41F31/005Ink viscosity control means B41F31/007Removing water from ink trains B41F31/008Inking devices for reversible printing presses B41F31/02Ducts, containers, supply or metering devices B41F31/022Ink level control devices B41F31/025Ducts formed between two rollers B41F31/027Ink rail devices for inking ink rollers B41F31/03Ink agitators B41F31/04with duct-blades or like metering devices B41F31/045Remote control of the duct keys B41F31/05Positioning devices therefor B41F31/06Troughs or like reservoirs with immersed or partly immersed, rollers or cylinders B41F31/07for rotogravure B41F31/08with ink ejecting means, e.g. pumps, nozzles B41F31/10Applications of feed or duct rollers messenger or moving transfer rollers B41F31/14 B41F31/12adjustable for regulating supply B41F31/13Means for driving fountain rollers B41F13/12 takes precedence B41F31/14Applications of messenger or other moving transfer rollers B41F31/15Devices for moving vibrator-rollers B41F31/16Continuous, e.g. endless, band apparatus B41F31/18for inking selected parts of printing formes B41F31/20Ink-removing or collecting devices B41F31/22for inking from interior of cylinder B41F31/24Absorbent pads B41F31/26Construction of inking rollers inking-rollers serving also to apply ink 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