DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LOADING/UNLOADING A DRUM EXPOSURE SYSTEM

摘要

Disclosed is a device for loading and/or unloading an exposure system, particularly a drum exposure system (3), comprising printing plates (7), suction means for receiving printing plates (7), particularly thermal printi ng plates, said suction means being provided with at least one suction plate (1 0) and at least two suction cups (11) that are connected to a vacuum system, an d a swiveling device (2) for swiveling the suction means. The suction plate is shaped as a cylinder segment. The suction means swivels around an axis that is essentially parallel to the axis of the cylinder segment.