Stabilizer for photocomposition matrix
AssigneeAddressograph Multigraph Corporation
InventorFelix R. Masiello
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Abstract
An edge guide for the rotating disc of a photocomposition machine wherein the guide is made up of a plurality of guide surfaces, offset with respect to one another on opposite sides of a plane, and staggered along a guide path so that preferably no guide surface is opposite another guide surface. The radial clearance between any two guide edges is sufficient to allow the discharge of foreign matter.
Claims3
In a photocomposition machine having a rotating flexible matrix, an optical system, and means for illuminating selected areas of the matrix as the area passes through a position to project into the optical system, the provision of an improved edge guide for the matrix, comprising:
- at least two guide surfaces offset with respect to a plane, said offset being substantially equal to the thickness of said matrix;
- said guides being spaced relative to one another out of direct facing relationship;
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- means for positioning said edge guide with the matrix edge confined within the space defined by said guide surfaces.
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