POSITIONABLE DOCTOR BLADE HOLDERS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL PLENUM

摘要

A doctor blade holder is disclosed that includes a first member, a second member position adjustment elements, and fluid assisted cleaning elements. The first member includes an elongated edge that is adapted for receiving a doctor blade, and the second member is movably coupled to the first member. The second member is secured to a doctor back. The position adjustment elements are for adjusting the relative position of the first member and the second member. The fluid assisted cleaning elements are for providing pressurized fluid to an area near an elongated edge of the doctor blade. The fluid assisted cleaning elements include at least one plenum within the first member.