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US 6,170,672 B2Granted
Adjustable storage rack for anilox rolls
OwnerMichael R. Boettcherinventor
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Abstract
A rack for protecting and storing anilox rolls and the like. The rack includes a base and a protective environment. A support structure is mounted on the base but within the protective environment. The support structure is provided with support members for releasably supporting delicate rolls, such as anilox rolls. The rack minimizes the incidence of damage to anilox or other delicate rolls during storage, and permits safer removal of the rolls from the rack.
Claims5
A rack for storing at least one cylindrical roll member having oppositely disposed, axially extending journals, said rack comprising:
- a protective environment for the roll member, said protective environment defined by an open framework comprised of interconnecting, surrounding frame members and a supporting base member;
- a support structure for supporting the journals of said roll, said support structure spaced inwardly from and located entirely within said open framework, said support structure including laterally spaced, upwardly extending, inwardly angled, elongated support members;
- said support structure including means for lateral adjustment for said support members and wherein said means for lateral adjustment includes a width adjustment plate having a plurality of laterally spaced openings, said openings being arranged to provide lateral adjustment and detachable support for said support members;
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- said support members each including releasable support means for supporting the journals of the cylindrical roll member.
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