| 20090000499 | Device and Method for Chambered Doctor Blade - Apparatus for applying a liquid medium such as a printing medium to a rotatable cylinder is disclosed including a chambered doctor blade with an elongated frame, a pair of doctor blades in wiping engagement with the surface of the rotatable cylinder, a seal disposed axially with respect to the cylinder including first and second seals, with the elongated frame, the doctor blades, the seal and the surface of the cylinder forming an elongated chamber containing the liquid medium, and at least one drainage channel including an inlet in the space between the two seals for diverting leaking medium from the space. Also disclosed is such apparatus which includes at least one spray nozzle within the elongated chamber for cleaning the chamber, the nozzle being movable between a number of outlet directions. A method for sealing the chambered doctor blade is also disclosed. | 01-01-2009 |
