| 摘要 |
A method and apparatus for automated loading and unloading of a cylinder (114) in an engraver (110) which permit the engraver (110) to accommodate cylinders (114) of differing geometries, including a range of lengths, diameters, and mounting configurations. The engraver (110) includes a headstock (116) and tailstock (118) which rotatably support a cylinder (114) at an engraving station (115) in the engraver (110), and a cylinder handling system having at least one cylinder (114) and support (130) for supporting the cylinder between the headstock (116) and tailstock (118) during loading and unloading of the cylinder (114). In one form, the cylinder supports (130) each have a telescoping support member having a support nest for engaging and supporting the cylinder (114) at the engraving station (115). In another form, the cylinder supports (130) each have a support housing and support structure mounted to the support housing, the support structure including at least one cylinder receiving area, selection being possible between plural cylinder receiving areas for receiving cylinders (114) of different dimensions. |
