Printing unit drive apparatus for a rotary press

摘要

A printing unit drive apparatus for a rotary press which includes a single or plural printing units and a single or plural folding units. The drive apparatus includes a motor capable of driving a driven portion of each unit, a connection mechanism for drivingly connecting the motor with the driven portion, and a brake mechanism and a reduction gear mechanism disposed in the connection mechanism. All or some of the motors are selectively combined and operated in a synchronized manner. When supply of electricity to the motors is stopped, the motors stop simultaneously without continuing their independent inertial rotation.