| 摘要 |
A stencil assembly includes a stencil foil, having a stencil pattern thereon and of a planar configuration, with a peripheral edge, which is a captured by rigid frame. The rigid frame includes a base and a cover attached thereto. The assembly adapts a standard stencil foil for use in a stretch frame that requires an elongated groove. The assembly thereby facilitates mounting the stencil to a stretching machine during printing. Also, the stencil assembly protects a user from injury by preventing contact with the sharp outer edges of the stencil foil. Further, the assembly protects the stencil foil portion from damage and greatly facilitates handling thereof. |
| 主权项 |
1. A stencil foil assembly for holding a stencil foil, the stencil foil having exposed edges of a peripheral portion with a plurality of stencil apertures along the exposed edges, the stencil foil assembly comprising:
a base, the base a top surface providing a support for a stencil foil about a peripheral portion of the stencil foil; the base defining a plurality of base apertures in the top surface, each base aperture being arranged to be in alignment with a respective one of the stencil apertures when the stencil is supported on the base; a cover, the cover further comprising a main body having a lower surface for engaging a stencil, the main body having a plurality of snap posts emanating from the lower surface; the snap posts configured to be respectively routed through the stencil apertures and in secured engagement with the base apertures, to sandwich a peripheral portion of the stencil foil between the top surface of the base and the lower surface of the cover; and an engagement member secured to one of the cover and the base, the engagement member being configured to interconnect to a stretch frame apparatus. |
