Method and device for operating a rotary printing press

Abstract

A device for varying the stroke amplitude of at least one axially oscillating distributor roller in an application unit of a rotary printing press, includes a distributor roller drivable by a distributor stroke drive via a distributor stroke transmission including a coulisse having a groove and being adjustable from a first position to a second position, and a sliding block movable in the groove. The device having a first transmission member carrying the coulisse, and a second transmission member carrying the sliding block. The distributor stroke transmission is formed of the first and second transmission members. The coulisse is disposed adjustably relative to the first transmission member. Both first and second transmission members are drivable by the distributor stroke drive. The device also has an actuator for adjusting the coulisse. The actuator is carried by at least one of the first and second transmission members.

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