Mold cylinder with holding device and a flexographic application unit

Abstract

Mold cylinder (06), wherein the mold cylinder (06) has a cylinder head (16) and two cylinder pins (17), and wherein the mold cylinder (06) has at least one cylinder channel (21), and wherein at least one holding device (22) for at least one application mold (04) is arranged in the cylinder channel (21), and wherein the at least one holding device (22) has a front fastening device (23) for receiving a beginning (26) of the at least one application mold (04) and a rear fastening device (24) for receiving an end (27) of the at least one application mold (04), and wherein the rear fastening device (24) is designed as a clamping device (24), and wherein the front fastening device (23) is pivotably arranged in the cylinder channel (21), and wherein two adjustable lateral support points (28;29) are arranged, on which the front mounting device (23) is supported in a circumferential direction (U) relative to the cylinder channel (21), characterized in that the two lateral support points (28; 29) are each adjustable by means of a respective eccentric device (32; 33) and that the two eccentric devices (32; 33) are connected to each other via at least one connecting device (36) movable relative to the cylinder channel (21) and that an adjustment mechanism (34) is arranged, by means of which the relative position of the two eccentric devices (32; 33) and the connecting device (36) is adjustable on the one hand to the cylinder channel (21) on the other hand and that in addition to the two lateral support points (28;29) a central support point (31) is arranged at which the front mounting device (23) is supported in the circumferential direction (U) relative to the cylinder channel (21) and that the front mounting device (23) is arranged pivotably about the central support point (31) in the cylinder channel (21).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a forming cylinder with a holding device according to the preamble of claim 1 and a flexographic application unit according to the preamble of claim 15.

[0002] EP 0 308 799 B1 discloses a holding device for pressure plates which has a clamping and tensioning device, wherein two fastening devices are directly connected to each other via linkage levers.

[0003] EP 401 500 A2 discloses a holding device for printing plates in which an inclination of a front fastening element simultaneously causes an inclination of a rear fastening element.

[0004] Further holding devices for printing plates are known through DE 42 14 167 A1, EP 0 418 088 A2, WO 2013 / 001009 A1 and EP 0 507 635 A1.

[0005] DE 42 08 320 C2 discloses a mold cylinder in whose cylinder channel a holding device for a mold is arranged, wherein the holding device has a front mounting device pivotably arranged in the cylinder channel and a rear mounting device designed as a clamping device, and wherein two adjustable lateral support points are arranged at which the front mounting device is supported in a circumferential direction relative to the cylinder channel, and wherein these lateral support points are formed by two eccentrics of a common eccentric shaft. Depending on the pivot direction, the front mounting device is pivoted about a different pivot point.

[0006] DE 12 65 163 A discloses a forming cylinder with a holding device. A rear clamping rail can be pivoted about a different pivot axis depending on the direction of rotation.

[0007] DE 298 07 377 U1 discloses a fastening device in a cylinder channel.

[0008] Flexographic printing plates typically consist of a flexible base body, for example, a polymer film, with a thickness of, for example, between 0.2 mm and 1 mm. A strip, preferably made of a plastic material, is preferably arranged at a leading end (particularly during printing) and / or at a trailing end (particularly during printing). This strip serves to secure the printing plate in appropriate mounting devices. To define the areas intended for the transfer of printing fluid, a coating, for example, a rubber coating, is preferably applied to the base body at the corresponding locations. Flexographic printing plates are preferably suspended in appropriate mounting devices and not held by strong clamping forces.

[0009] Flexographic printing presses typically use printing cylinders, which are often tubular, for example, to reduce weight. These cylinders have a channel in which a holding device for a printing plate is located. The holding device has front and rear clamping elements, often using pneumatic means to clamp the printing plate. In some cases, the rear clamping elements are designed as rubber bands. Tilting the printing plate is usually only possible when the clamping device is open and the printing press is therefore stopped. Examples include devices where a threaded mechanism on one or both sides must be manually operated to move the front clamping element circumferentially to the desired position.Often, such holding devices are so large that the cylinder channel must be designed so deep that the interior of the tubular cylinder body must be opened to the outside through the cylinder channel. This can allow dirt to penetrate and makes the cylinder body less stable, which can negatively affect print quality, especially through uneven pressure points or vibrations.

[0010] The invention is based on the objective of creating a forming cylinder with a holding device and a flexographic application unit with which high print quality can be achieved.

[0011] The problem is solved according to the invention by the features of claim 1 and the features of claim 15.

[0012] A forming cylinder is preferably designed as a forming cylinder for receiving at least one flexographic application form. The forming cylinder preferably has at least one cylinder head and two cylinder journals. The forming cylinder preferably has at least one cylinder channel, which is preferably designed as an outwardly open recess in the cylinder head. Preferably, at least one holding device for at least one, or exactly one, particularly removable application form, especially a flexographic application form, is arranged in the cylinder channel. Preferably, the at least one holding device has a front fastening device, in particular a front suspension device, which is designed for the fixed receiving of a leading end of the at least one application form, particularly in an application process.Preferably, the at least one holding device has a rear fastening device, in particular a rear suspension device, which is designed for the fixed reception of a trailing end of the at least one or exactly one mold, particularly in a coating operation. The rear fastening device is preferably designed as a clamping device. The front fastening device is preferably pivotably arranged in the cylinder channel, in particular about a central support point. The corresponding pivot axis is preferably oriented parallel to a direction that has at least one component oriented orthogonally to an axis of rotation of the mold cylinder. Preferably, two adjustable lateral support points are arranged at which the front fastening device is supported in a circumferential direction relative to the cylinder channel.Preferably, the mold cylinder is characterized alternatively or additionally by the fact that the two lateral support points are each adjustable by means of a respective eccentric device, and that the two eccentric devices are connected to each other via at least one connecting device movable relative to the cylinder channel, and that an adjustment mechanism is arranged by means of which the relative position of the two eccentric devices and the connecting device on the one hand to the cylinder channel on the other hand can be adjusted.

[0013] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder is preferably characterized by the fact that, in addition to the two lateral support points, a central support point is arranged at which the front fastening device is supported in the circumferential direction relative to the cylinder channel, and that the front fastening device is pivotably arranged in the cylinder channel about the central support point, and in particular that the front fastening device is supported in the circumferential direction exclusively by means of the two adjustable lateral support points and by means of the central support point against the cylinder channel.

[0014] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder is preferably characterized by the fact that the front fastening device is formed in one piece and / or that the front fastening device extends over at least 75%, more preferably at least 85%, even more preferably at least 95% and even more preferably at least 100% of a working width of an application unit in which the forming cylinder is arranged.

[0015] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder is preferably characterized by having at least one tilt drive by means of which the adjustment mechanism, in particular for adjusting the relative position of the two eccentric devices and the connecting device to the cylinder channel, can be actuated. The at least one tilt drive is preferably designed as an electric motor, in particular a position-controlled motor. Alternatively, the at least one tilt drive can also be designed as a pneumatic tilt drive or a hydraulic tilt drive.

[0016] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder is preferably characterized by the fact that the adjusting mechanism is connected to at least one of the two eccentric devices and / or the connecting device in such a way that, by means of a particularly linear movement of a component of the adjusting mechanism, both a pivoting movement of the first eccentric device and a pivoting movement of the second eccentric device can be effected simultaneously.

[0017] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder is preferably characterized by the fact that the two eccentric devices are arranged such that a displacement of a first lateral support point of the two lateral support points can be effected at least against the circumferential direction by means of a pivoting movement of a first eccentric device of the two eccentric devices in a first pivoting direction, and a displacement of a second lateral support point of the two lateral support points can be effected at least in the circumferential direction by means of a pivoting movement of a second eccentric device of the two eccentric devices in this first pivoting direction.

[0018] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder is preferably characterized in that the two lateral support points each have a distance to their respective nearest cylinder pin that corresponds to at least 10%, more preferably at least 15%, even more preferably at least 18%, even more preferably at least 20%, and more preferably at least 22%, and regardless of this preferably at most 40%, more preferably at most 35%, even more preferably at most 30%, even more preferably at most 25%, and more preferably at most 23% of the transversely measured length of the front fastening device, and / or that the middle support point has a distance to each cylinder pin that corresponds to at least 40%, more preferably at least 45%, more preferably at least 49%, and more preferably 50% of the transversely measured length of the front fastening device.

[0019] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder is preferably characterized in that the rear fastening device is pivotably arranged in the cylinder channel together with the front fastening device, and that the rear fastening device is arranged to be linearly movable in and / or against a compensating direction relative to the front fastening device by means of a compensating mechanism, and that the compensating mechanism has at least one deflecting means that is in operative connection and / or in contact with both the front fastening device and the rear fastening device, and that the at least one deflecting means is designed in such a way that it converts circumferential movements of parts of the front fastening device into compensating movements of the rear fastening device.

[0020] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder is preferably characterized by the fact that the compensating mechanism has a first deflection means and a second deflection means,which are each in operative connection and / or contact with both the front and rear mounting devices, and that the first deflection means is designed as a first pivotable deflection lever, and that the first deflection lever is in contact with the front mounting device at a first circumferential contact point, and that the first deflection lever is pivotably arranged about a first deflection axis, and that the first deflection lever is in contact with the rear mounting device at a first lateral contact point, and that the second deflection means is designed as a second pivotable deflection lever, and that the second deflection lever is in contact with the front mounting device at a second circumferential contact point, and that the second deflection lever is pivotably arranged about a second deflection axis, and that the second deflection lever is in contact with the rear mounting device at a second lateral contact point.

[0021] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder is preferably characterized in that the rear fastening device is arranged to be movable linearly in a clamping direction relative to the front fastening device by means of at least one preloading element, in particular designed as a compression spring, and / or that the rear fastening device is arranged to be movable linearly in the opposite direction to the clamping direction relative to the front fastening device by means of at least one release drive, in particular designed as a pneumatic cylinder.

[0022] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder is preferably characterized by the fact that the front fastening device is designed as a front mounting device projecting in the circumferential direction and / or that the front fastening device is arranged and designed in a position relative to the cylinder channel that is unchangeable apart from pivoting movements caused by the support points and / or that the rear fastening device is designed as a rear mounting device projecting in the circumferential direction.

[0023] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder is preferably characterized by the fact that the rear fastening device for the fixed reception of a respective end of the respective application mold has at least one clamping element which exerts a force on the overhanging part of the rear suspension device which acts at least also in a direction radially outwards with respect to the axis of rotation of the mold cylinder.

[0024] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder is preferably characterized by the fact that the forming cylinder has a ball body which is designed as a hollow cylinder and in whose interior a cavity is arranged and that the cylinder channel is separated from the cavity by the ball body.

[0025] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder is preferably characterized by the fact that the cylinder head of the forming cylinder has several openings on its outer surface at which gas lines terminate, which are connected and / or connectable to a pressure source.

[0026] A flexographic coating unit is preferred, wherein the flexographic coating unit has at least one forming cylinder and at least one counter-pressure cylinder, by which together a coating point is defined, and wherein the flexographic coating unit has at least one anilox roller, which is arranged to interact with the at least one forming cylinder, and wherein the at least one forming cylinder is designed as described above and / or below.

[0027] A particular advantage achievable with the invention is that high print quality can be attained due to reduced bending of the front mounting device. This reduced bending results, for example, from the preferred one-piece design of the front mounting device and / or from the arrangement of the support points. Furthermore, the printing plates are subjected to only minimal stress, which prevents their destruction. Another advantage is that this is possible with a very small required installation space, allowing for a robust cylinder design.

[0028] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are described in more detail below.

[0029] They show: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of an exemplary machining center with several flexographic attachments, of which three are shown, but any number is possible; Fig. 2 a schematic representation of a processing machine with several flexographic printing units and a non-impact printing unit; Fig. 3a a schematic representation of a flexographically extending support structure; Fig. 3b a schematic representation of a top-applied flexographic support structure; Fig. 4a a schematic representation of a forming cylinder with a holding device; Fig. 4b a schematic representation according to Fig. 4a, wherein an application mold is arranged on the mold cylinder; Fig. 5 a schematic representation of support points, a connecting device and an adjustment mechanism; Fig. 6a a schematic representation of a section of the mold cylinder and its cylinder channel with fastening devices arranged at an angle; Fig. 6b a representation according to Fig. 6a with straight fastening devices; Fig. 6c a representation according to Fig. 6a or 6b with fastening devices arranged in a different inclined position; Fig. 7 a schematic representation of a rear fastening device and an adjustment mechanism; Fig. 8 a schematic representation of a section through a part of the mold cylinder and its adjustment mechanism; Fig. 9 a schematic representation of a compensation mechanism; Fig. 10a A schematic representation of the adjustment mechanism and the compensation mechanism in a radially outward view, wherein the fastening devices are in an inclined position similar to that shown in Fig. are arranged in 6a; Fig. 10b a schematic representation according to Fig. 10a, wherein the fastening devices are similar to those in Fig. 6b are arranged in a straight line; Fig. 10c a schematic representation according to Fig. 10a, wherein the fastening devices are in an inclined position similar to that in Fig. are arranged in 6c; Fig. 11 a schematic representation of a section seen in the transverse direction through a part of the mold cylinder and in particular through a first circumferential adjusting means; Fig. 12 a schematic representation of a section seen in the transverse direction through a part of the mold cylinder and in particular through a first side contact point; Fig. 13 a schematic representation of a section seen in the transverse direction through a part of the mold cylinder and in particular through a relaxation drive; Fig. 14 a schematic representation of a section seen in the transverse direction through a part of the mold cylinder and in particular through a prestressing element; Fig. 15 a schematic representation of a section seen in the transverse direction through a part of the mold cylinder and in particular through a first eccentric device; Fig. 16 a schematic representation of a section seen in the transverse direction through a part of the mold cylinder and in particular through a central support point; Fig. 17 a schematic representation of a section seen in the transverse direction through a part of the mold cylinder and in particular through a second eccentric device.

[0030] The term "application fluid" encompasses inks and printing inks, as well as primers, varnishes, and pasty materials, as defined above and below. Preferably, application fluids are materials that are transferred and / or transferable to a substrate 02, particularly a printing material 02, by a processing machine 01, in particular a printing machine 01, or at least an application unit 03 or application unit 400; 600; 800 of the processing machine 01, in particular at least one printing unit 03 or printing unit 600 of the printing machine 01, and preferably in a finely structured form and / or not merely over a large area, creating a texture on the substrate 02, in particular the printing material 02, that is preferably visible and / or perceptible to the senses and / or detectable by machine.Inks and printing inks are preferably solutions or dispersions of at least one colorant in at least one solvent, for example, water and / or organic solvents. Alternatively or additionally, the application fluid can be a UV-curing fluid. Inks are relatively low-viscosity application fluids, and printing inks are relatively high-viscosity application fluids. Inks preferably contain no binder or relatively little binder, while printing inks preferably contain a relatively high amount of binder and, more preferably, other additives. In the preceding and following, the terms application fluids and / or inks and / or printing inks also specifically refer to colorless varnishes. Preferably, in the preceding and following, the terms application fluids and / or inks and / or printing inks also specifically refer to agents for pretreating, so-called priming or precoating, the substrate.As an alternative to the term "application fluid," the terms "printing fluid" and "coating agent" are to be understood synonymously. A given application fluid is preferably not gaseous. A given application fluid is preferably liquid and / or powdery.

[0031] A processing machine 01 is preferably configured as a printing machine 01. The printing machine 01 is, for example, configured as a flexographic printing machine 01. The processing machine 01 is preferably referred to as a printing machine 01 if it has at least one printing unit 03 and / or at least one printing unit 600, particularly regardless of whether it has further units for processing substrate 02. For example, a processing machine 01 configured as a printing machine 01 additionally has at least one further such unit, for example, at least one forming unit 900, which is preferably configured as a die-cutting unit 900. Preferably, the processing machine 01 is configured as a sheet-fed processing machine 01, i.e., as a processing machine 01 for processing sheet-shaped substrate 02 or sheets 02, in particular sheet-shaped printing material 02. Preferably, the sheet-fed processing machine 01 is configured as a sheet-fed printing machine 01.The processing machine 01 is further preferably configured as a corrugated board processing machine 01, in particular a corrugated board printing machine 01, i.e., as a processing machine 01 for processing, in particular printing, sheet-shaped substrate 02 or sheets 02 made of corrugated board, in particular sheet-shaped printing material 02 made of corrugated board. For example, the printing machine 01 is configured as a printing machine 01 operating according to a non-impact printing process and / or as a printing machine 01 operating according to a printing plate-bound printing process. Preferably, the printing machine 01 is configured as a non-impact printing machine 01, in particular an inkjet printing machine 01 and / or as a flexographic printing machine 01. Provided there are no contradictions, the processing machine 01 is alternatively or additionally configured as a web processing machine 01, in particular a roll-to-roll printing machine 01.

[0032] Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the term "arc-shaped substrate 02," in particular "printing material 02," and specifically "sheet 02," shall, in principle, encompass any substrate 02 that is planar and exists in sections, including substrates 02 that are in sheet or plate form, i.e., sheets or plates. The arch-shaped substrate 02, or sheet 02, as defined above, is, for example, made of paper or cardboard, i.e., as a sheet of paper or cardboard, or is formed by sheets 02, plates, or possibly plates made of plastic, cardboard, glass, or metal. More preferably, the substrate 02 is corrugated board 02, in particular corrugated board sheets 02. The thickness of a sheet 02 is preferably understood to be a dimension perpendicular to a largest surface of the sheet 02. This largest surface is also referred to as the principal surface.The thickness of the sheets 02 is, for example, at least 0.1 mm, more preferably at least 0.3 mm, and even more preferably at least 0.5 mm. Significantly greater thicknesses are also common for corrugated cardboard sheets 02, for example at least 4 mm or even 10 mm and more. Corrugated cardboard sheets 02 are comparatively stable and therefore not very flexible. Appropriate adjustments to the processing machine 01 thus facilitate the processing of sheets 02 of greater thickness.

[0033] The processing machine 01 preferably comprises several units 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000. A unit is preferably understood to be a group of devices that functionally interact, in particular to enable a preferably self-contained processing operation of sheet 02. For example, at least two, and preferably at least three, and more preferably all of the units 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 are designed as modules 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 or are at least each assigned to one such module.A module 100; 200; 300; 400; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 is to be understood in particular as a respective unit or a structure consisting of several units, which preferably has at least one means of transport and / or at least one controllable and / or adjustable drive of its own and / or is designed as an independently functional module and / or a machine unit or functional assembly manufactured and / or assembled separately.A controllable and / or adjustable drive of an assembly or module is understood to mean, in particular, a drive that serves to drive movements of components of this assembly or module and / or that serves to effect the transport of substrate 02, in particular sheet 02, through this respective assembly or module and / or through at least one area of ​​influence of this respective assembly or module and / or that serves to directly or indirectly drive at least one component of the respective assembly or module intended for contact with sheet 02. These drives of the assemblies of the processing machine 01 are preferably designed as, in particular, position-controlled electric motors.

[0034] Unless otherwise described, the units of the processing machine 01 are preferably characterized by the fact that the section of the transport path provided for sheet 02, defined by the respective unit, is at least substantially flat and, more preferably, completely flat. A substantially flat section of a transport path provided for sheet 02 is understood to be a section having a minimum radius of curvature of at least 2 meters, more preferably at least 5 meters, and even more preferably at least 10 meters, and even more preferably at least 50 meters. A completely flat section has an infinitely large radius of curvature and is therefore also substantially flat and thus also has a minimum radius of curvature of at least 2 meters.Unless otherwise described, the units of the processing machine 01 are preferably characterized in that the section of the transport path provided for sheets 02, defined by the respective unit, runs at least substantially horizontally and, more preferably, exclusively horizontally. This transport path preferably extends in a transport direction T. A substantially horizontal transport path provided for sheets 02 means, in particular, that the intended transport path has, throughout the entire area of ​​the respective unit, exclusively one or more directions that deviate by at most 30°, preferably by at most 15°, and, more preferably, by at most 5° from at least one horizontal direction. The direction of the transport path is, in particular, the direction in which the sheets 02 are transported at the point where the direction is measured.The transport route intended for sheet 02 preferably begins at a point where sheets 02 are removed from a feeder stack 104.

[0035] The processing machine 01 preferably has at least one substrate feed device 100, which is further preferably configured as an assembly 100, in particular a substrate feed assembly 100, and / or as a module 100, in particular a substrate feed module 100. Particularly in the case of a sheet processing machine 01, the at least one substrate feed device 100 is preferably configured as a sheet feeder 100 and / or sheet feeder assembly 100 and / or sheet feeder module 100. The processing machine 01 has, for example, at least one assembly 200 or module 200 configured as a conditioning device 200, which is configured, for example, as a preparation device 200 or as a post-treatment device. The processing machine 01 preferably has at least one setup device 300, which is further preferably configured as a setup unit 300 and / or setup module 300.The at least one plant unit 300 is alternatively designed as a component of the substrate supply unit 100 or another unit.

[0036] The processing machine 01 preferably has at least one application unit 400; 600; 800, which is further preferably designed as a module 400; 600; 800, in particular an application module 400; 600; 800. The at least one application unit 400; 600; 800 is arranged and / or constructed according to its function and / or application method. The at least one application unit 400; 600; 800 preferably serves to apply at least one respective application fluid or coating agent to the entire surface and / or partial surface of the sheets 02. An example of an application unit 400; 600; 800 is a primer unit 400, which in particular serves to apply primer to substrate 02, in particular sheets 02. Another example of an application unit 400; 600; 800 is a printing unit 600, which is used in particular for applying printing ink and / or ink to substrate, especially sheet 02.Another example of an application unit 400; 600; 800 is a painting unit 800, which is used in particular for applying paint to substrate 02, especially sheet 02.

[0037] Particularly independent of the function of the application fluid, application units 400; 600; 800 can be preferably distinguished with regard to their application methods. An example of an application unit 400; 600; 800 is a flexographic application unit 400; 600; 800, in particular a flexographic application module 400; 600; 800. Another example of an application unit 400; 600; 800 is a formless or non-impact application unit 400; 600; 800, in particular a formless or non-impact application module 400; 600; 800, which operates in particular without a fixed printing form. Formless or non-impact printing units 400; 600; 800, for example, operate according to an ionographic process and / or a magnetographic process and / or a thermographic process and / or electrophotography and / or laser printing and / or, in particular, preferably, an inkjet printing process.The application unit 400; 600; 800 is then, for example, an inkjet application unit 400; 600; 800, in particular an inkjet application module 400; 600; 800.

[0038] Each application unit 400; 600; 800 preferably has at least one respective application unit 03. For example, each application unit 400; 600; 800 additionally has at least one drive M1; M2; M3 and / or at least one frame 18 and / or at least one further component.

[0039] For example, at least one application unit 400; 600; 800 of the processing machine 01 is configured as a flexographic application unit 400; 600; 800. Alternatively or additionally, at least one application unit 400; 600; 800 of the processing machine 01 is configured as a non-impact application unit 400; 600; 800, in particular an inkjet application unit 400; 600; 800. For example, at least one printing unit 600 of the printing machine 01 is configured as a flexographic printing unit 600. Alternatively or additionally, at least one printing unit 600 of the printing machine 01 is configured as a non-impact printing unit 600, in particular an inkjet printing unit 600. Alternatively or additionally, for example, at least one priming unit 400 of the processing machine 01 is configured as a flexographic priming unit 400.Alternatively or additionally, at least one priming unit 400 of the printing press 01 is designed as a non-impact priming unit 400, in particular an inkjet priming unit 400. Alternatively or additionally, for example, at least one coating unit 800 of the processing machine 01 is designed as a flexographic coating unit 800. Alternatively or additionally, at least one coating unit 800 of the printing press 01 is designed as a non-impact coating unit 800, in particular an inkjet coating unit 800.

[0040] The processing machine 01, for example, has at least one unit designed as a drying device, in particular a drying unit, which is further preferably designed as a module, in particular as a drying module. Alternatively or additionally, for example, at least one drying device 506 and / or at least one post-drying device 507 is part of at least one unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000, preferably designed as a module 100; 200; 300; 400; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000. For example, at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 at least one drying device 506 and / or at least one post-drying device 507 and / or has at least one transport device 700 and / or at least one transport unit 700 at least one drying device 506 and / or at least one post-drying device 507.

[0041] The processing machine 01 preferably comprises at least one unit 700, in particular a transport unit 700, designed as a transport device 700 or transport means 700, which is further preferably designed as a module 700, in particular a transport module 700. Additionally or alternatively, the processing machine 01 preferably comprises transport devices 700, for example, as components of other units and / or modules. The processing machine 01 preferably comprises at least one unit 900, in particular a forming unit 900, designed as a forming device 900, which is further preferably designed as a module 900, in particular a forming module 900. Preferably, the processing machine 01 comprises at least one forming unit 900 designed as a punching unit 900. The at least one forming device 900 is preferably designed as a rotary punch 900 and / or preferably comprises at least one forming unit 914 or punching unit 914.The processing machine 01 preferably comprises at least one unit 1000, in particular a delivery unit 1000, configured as a substrate delivery device 1000, and further preferably configured as a module 1000, in particular a delivery module 1000. The processing machine 01 also preferably comprises at least one unit, in particular a processing unit, configured as a downstream processing device, and further preferably configured as a module, in particular a downstream processing module.

[0042] The transport direction T, which is particularly intended for the transport of sheets 02, is a direction T that is preferably at least substantially and further preferably completely horizontally oriented and / or that preferably points from a first unit of the processing machine 01 to a last unit of the processing machine 01, in particular from a sheet feeder unit 100 or a substrate feed device 100 on the one hand to a delivery unit 1000 or a substrate discharge device 1000 on the other hand, and / or that preferably points in a direction in which the sheets 02 are transported apart from vertical movements or vertical components of movements, in particular from a first contact with a unit of the processing machine 01 downstream of the substrate feed device 100 or first contact with the processing machine 01 to a last contact with the processing machine 01.Regardless of whether the plant unit 300 is a stand-alone unit 300 or module 300 or is part of the substrate supply unit 100, the transport direction T is preferably the direction T in which a horizontal component points in a direction oriented from the plant unit 300 to the substrate discharge unit 1000.

[0043] A transverse direction A is preferably oriented orthogonally to the transport direction T of the sheets 02 and / or orthogonally to the intended transport path of the sheets 02 through the at least one application unit 400; 600; 800. The transverse direction A is preferably a horizontally oriented direction A. The transverse direction is preferably a direction A that is oriented parallel to a rotation axis 19 of a forming cylinder 06 of the processing machine 01. A working width of the processing machine 01 and / or of the at least one application unit 400; 600; 800 is preferably a dimension that extends preferably orthogonally to the intended transport path of the sheets 02 through the at least one application unit 400; 600; 800, further preferably in a transverse direction A.The working width of the processing machine 01 preferably corresponds to the maximum width that a sheet 02 may have in order to still be processed by the processing machine 01, i.e., in particular, the maximum sheet width that can be processed by the printing press 01. The width of a sheet 02 is understood to mean, in particular, its dimension in the transverse direction A. This is preferably independent of whether this width of the sheet 02 is greater or lesser than an orthogonal horizontal dimension of the sheet 02, which further preferably represents the length of this sheet 02. The working width of the processing machine 01 preferably corresponds to the working width of the at least one application unit 400; 600; 800.The working width of the processing machine 01, in particular sheet processing machine 01, is preferably at least 100 cm, more preferably at least 150 cm, even more preferably at least 160 cm, even more preferably at least 200 cm and even more preferably at least 250 cm.

[0044] The processing machine 01 preferably has at least one flexographic application unit 03. Preferably, at least one application unit 400, 600, or 800 is configured as a flexographic application unit 400, 600, or 800. More preferably, at least one printing unit 600 is configured as a flexographic printing unit 600, and / or at least one priming unit 400 is configured as a flexographic priming unit 400, and / or at least one coating unit 800 is configured as a flexographic coating unit 800. The at least one flexographic application unit 400, 600, or 800 preferably has at least one flexographic application unit 03, which is further preferably configured as a flexographic priming unit 03, and / or as a flexographic printing unit 03, and / or as a flexographic coating unit 03.

[0045] The at least one flexographic printing unit 03 preferably has at least one application cylinder 06, which serves to apply application fluid to substrate 02, in particular sheet 02, and is specifically designed for contact with substrate 02, in particular sheet 02. The application cylinder 06 is preferably designed as a forming cylinder 06, for example as a so-called cliché cylinder 06. The forming cylinder 06 has a cylinder core 16 and two cylinder journals 17 arranged at its two axial ends. Preferably, the respective forming cylinder 06 is mounted via rolling bearings arranged on its cylinder journals 17, in particular directly or indirectly on a frame 18 and / or rotatably around this forming cylinder 06.On the forming cylinder 06, in particular on its cylinder head 16, at least one, preferably removable, lift 04 in the form of at least one removable application form 04, in particular a priming form 04 or printing form 04 or coating form 04, is preferably arranged and / or can be arranged. This lift 04 preferably serves to define in which areas the application fluid is to be transferred and, if applicable, in which areas it is not. The respective lift 04 can in particular serve to provide the substrate 02, in particular a sheet 02, with application fluid over its entire surface. This lift 04 is preferably designed as a flexographic application form 04, for example as a flexographic priming form 04 or flexographic printing form 04 or flexographic coating form 04.

[0046] The respective lift 04 is preferably arranged and / or fixed on a cylindrical surface 73 of the application cylinder 06 by means of at least one corresponding holding device 22 and / or fastening device 23; 24 and / or clamping device 24. Preferably, at least one drive M2, designated as a form cylinder drive M2, is arranged by means of which the at least one application cylinder 06 can be rotated and / or made rotatable about its axis of rotation 19. The at least one form cylinder drive M2 is preferably designed as a motor M2, more preferably as a position-controlled electric motor M2.

[0047] The at least one flexographic printing unit 03 preferably has at least one counter-pressure cylinder 07. The counter-pressure cylinder 07 is preferably designed to interact with the printing cylinder 06 and / or to form a printing point 14. The respective printing point 14 is, in particular, the area where the cylinder head 16 of the printing cylinder 06 and a cylinder head of the counter-pressure cylinder 07 are closest to and / or in contact. Such a printing point 14 is, for example, referred to as a priming point 14, a printing point 14, or a coating point 14. During operation of the processing machine 01, the substrate 02, in particular sheets 02, preferably passes through the at least one printing point 14 and is in contact, at least temporarily, on one side with the printing cylinder 06, in particular the lift 04 arranged thereon, and on the other side with the counter-pressure cylinder 07.Preferably, at least one drive M1, designated as a counter-pressure cylinder drive M1, is arranged, by means of which the at least one counter-pressure cylinder 07 can be rotated and / or made rotatable about its axis of rotation. The at least one counter-pressure cylinder drive M1 is preferably designed as a motor M1, more preferably as a position-controlled electric motor M1.

[0048] The at least one flexographic printing unit 03 preferably has at least one feed roller 08, which is further preferably designed as an anilox roller 08 and / or has a cell structure on its outer surface, in particular on the outer surface of its roller core. The at least one feed roller 08 is preferably arranged in contact with and / or capable of being brought into contact with the forming cylinder 06. Preferably, at least one drive M3, designated as feed roller drive M3 or anilox roller drive M3, is arranged, by means of which the at least one feed roller 08 can be rotated and / or made rotatable about its axis of rotation. The at least one feed roller drive M3 or anilox roller drive M3 is preferably designed as a motor M3, and more preferably as a position-controlled electric motor M3.

[0049] The at least one flexographic printing unit 03 preferably has at least one application fluid reservoir 13, which can be configured and / or used, for example, as a primer reservoir 13 and / or as a color reservoir 13 or ink reservoir 13 and / or as a varnish reservoir 13. Preferably, at least one intermediate reservoir 09 for application fluid is arranged and / or can be arranged in contact and / or operative connection with the at least one supply roller 08. This at least one intermediate reservoir 09 is preferably configured as a chambered doctor blade 09. Thus, at least one chambered doctor blade 09 is preferably in contact and / or operative connection with the supply roller 08, which is configured in particular as an anilox roller 08. The intermediate reservoir 09, preferably configured as a chambered doctor blade 09, is preferably connected to the at least one application fluid reservoir 13 via at least one supply line 11 and, more preferably, also via at least one outlet 12.The supply line 11 and / or the discharge line 12 are preferably in operative connection with at least one pumping device.

[0050] A preferred first embodiment of the flexographic printing unit 03 is designed to apply printing fluid to substrate 02, in particular sheet 02 and / or substrate 02, from below, for example, to print on it. In this preferred first embodiment of the flexographic printing unit 03, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably arranged below the impression cylinder 07, more preferably such that the axis of rotation 19 of the forming cylinder 06 is arranged in the vertical direction V below the cylinder head of the impression cylinder 07, and even more preferably below the axis of rotation of the impression cylinder 07.In this first embodiment of the flexo application unit 03, the supply roller 08 is preferably arranged below the forming cylinder 06, more preferably such that the axis of rotation of the supply roller 08 is arranged in the vertical direction V below the cylinder ball 12 of the forming cylinder 06, and even more preferably in the vertical direction V below the axis of rotation 19 of the forming cylinder 06.

[0051] An alternative second embodiment of the flexographic printing unit 03 is designed to apply printing fluid to the substrate 02, in particular the sheet 02 and / or the substrate 02, from above, for example, to print it. In this second embodiment of the flexographic printing unit 03, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably arranged above the counter-pressure cylinder 07, more preferably such that the axis of rotation 19 of the forming cylinder 06 is arranged vertically V above the cylinder head of the counter-pressure cylinder 07, and even more preferably vertically V above the axis of rotation of the counter-pressure cylinder 07.In this second embodiment of the flexo application unit 03, the supply roller 08 is preferably arranged above the forming cylinder 06, more preferably such that the axis of rotation of the supply roller 08 is arranged in the vertical direction V above the cylinder ball 12 of the forming cylinder 06, and even more preferably in the vertical direction V above the axis of rotation 19 of the forming cylinder 06.

[0052] Preferably, the respective forming cylinder 06 is constructed in the same way, regardless of whether it is arranged and / or used in a flexo application unit 03 according to the first embodiment of the flexo application unit 03 or in a flexo application unit 03 according to the second embodiment of the flexo application unit 03.

[0053] The respective mold cylinder is preferably designed as a mold cylinder 06 for receiving at least one flexographic application mold 04. The mold cylinder 06 preferably has a cylinder core 16 and two cylinder pins 17. The mold cylinder 06 preferably has at least one cylinder channel 21, which is further preferably designed as an outwardly open recess 21 in the cylinder core 16. Preferably, at least one, and more preferably exactly one, holding device 22 for at least one, and more preferably exactly one, application mold 04 is arranged in the cylinder channel 21, wherein the application mold 04 is preferably designed as a removable application mold 04 and / or as a flexographic application mold 04.

[0054] The at least one holding device 22 preferably has a front fastening device 23 for the fixed receiving of a beginning 26 of the at least one or exactly one application form 04. The front fastening device 23 is preferably designed as a front hook-in device 23. The beginning 26 of the application form 04 is preferably a leading beginning 26 of the application form 04 in an application operation. The at least one holding device 22 preferably has a rear fastening device 24 for the fixed receiving of an end 27 of the at least one or exactly one application form 04. The rear fastening device 24 is preferably designed as a rear hook-in device 24. The end 27 of the application form 04 is preferably a trailing end 27 of the application form 04 in an application operation. Preferably, the rear fastening device 24 is designed as a clamping device 24.

[0055] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized by the fact that two adjustable lateral support points 28; 29 are arranged, on which the front fastening device 23 is supported in a circumferential direction U relative to the cylinder channel 21.

[0056] The circumferential direction U is preferably characterized by being oriented tangentially to a circle whose center lies on the axis of rotation 19 of the forming cylinder 06, and by lying in a plane whose surface normal is oriented parallel to the axis of rotation 19 of the forming cylinder 06. The direction of rotation of the circumferential direction U is preferably defined such that, starting from the rear mounting device 24 and moving towards the front mounting device 23, the path in the circumferential direction U is shorter than the path opposite the circumferential direction U. The circumferential direction is preferably oriented opposite to a direction of rotation R in which the forming cylinder 06 rotates during printing.

[0057] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized by the fact that, in addition to the two lateral support points 28; 29, a central support point 31 is arranged, at which the front mounting device 23 is supported in the circumferential direction U relative to the cylinder channel 21. The central support point 31 is preferably permanently fixed in its position relative to the cylinder channel 21 or its position relative to the cylinder channel 21 is fixed. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized by the fact that the front mounting device 23 is pivotably arranged in the cylinder channel 21, more preferably pivotably about the central support point 31.A pivot axis 83, about which the front mounting device 23 is pivotably arranged in the cylinder channel 21, is preferably oriented parallel to a direction that has at least one component oriented orthogonally to the axis of rotation 19 of the mold cylinder 06. Preferably, the rear mounting device 24 is arranged on the front mounting device 23, in particular supported by a component of the front mounting device 23. This means that when the front mounting device 23 is pivoted, the rear mounting device 24 is preferably also pivoted.

[0058] A support point 28; 29; 31 is preferably defined as a contact point between a component that is permanently fixed to or fixed in position relative to the cylinder block 16, on the one hand, and a component that is permanently fixed to or fixed in position relative to the front mounting device 23, on the other hand. The cylinder block 16 itself is also considered to be permanently fixed to the cylinder block 16, and the front mounting device 23 itself is also considered to be permanently fixed to the front mounting device 23.

[0059] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the front mounting device 23 is supported in the circumferential direction U exclusively by means of the two adjustable lateral support points 28; 29 and by means of the central support point 31 against the cylinder channel 21. In particular, a position of the front mounting device 23 relative to the cylinder channel 21 can then be determined by means of the two adjustable lateral support points 28; 29 and by means of the central support point 31. This determination results in particular from the fact that the forming mold 04, and especially its beginning 26, exerts a force on the front mounting device 23, which pulls this front mounting device 23 against the two adjustable lateral support points 28; 29 and the central support point 31.

[0060] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the two lateral support points 28; 29 are each adjustable by means of a respective eccentric device 32; 33. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that a first eccentric device 32 has at least one first eccentric body 46 which is pivotably arranged about a first eccentric axis 47 and, more preferably, has different distances from the first eccentric axis 47 at different locations. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the first eccentric device 32 has at least one first eccentric adjusting lever 51 which is arranged at least partially, and at least also in the radial direction, away from the first eccentric axis 47.Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the second eccentric device 33 has at least one second eccentric body 48 which is pivotably arranged about a second eccentric axis 49, and that, further preferably, its outer surface has different distances to the second eccentric axis 49 at different locations. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the second eccentric device 33 has at least one second eccentric adjusting lever 52 which is arranged at least partially, and at least also in the radial direction, away from the second eccentric axis 49.

[0061] The first eccentric axis 47 is preferably oriented orthogonally to the transverse direction A. The second eccentric axis 49 is preferably oriented orthogonally to the transverse direction A. The second eccentric axis 49 is preferably oriented parallel to the first eccentric axis 47. The first eccentric axis 47 and / or the second eccentric axis 49 deviates from a radial direction with respect to the axis of rotation 19 of the mold cylinder 06 preferably by at most 30°, more preferably by at most 20°, still more preferably by at most 10°, and still more preferably by at most 5°.

[0062] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the two eccentric devices 32; 33 are connected to each other via at least one connecting device 36 movable relative to the cylinder channel 21. This ensures simultaneous and synchronous rotation of the two eccentric devices 23; 33 about their respective eccentric axes 47; 49 by mechanical means. The two eccentric devices 32; 33 are connected to each other, for example, via at least one component 41 of the connecting device 36, which is designated as a transverse connecting unit 41. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that at least the component 41 of the connecting device 36, which connects the two eccentric devices 32; 33 and is designated as a transverse connecting unit 41, is also arranged to be movable in at least one transverse direction A.

[0063] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized by the fact that an adjustment mechanism 34 is arranged, by means of which the relative position of the two eccentric devices 32; 33 and the connecting device 36 on the one hand to the cylinder channel 21 on the other hand can be adjusted.

[0064] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized by having at least one tilt drive 37 by means of which the adjusting mechanism 34 can be actuated, in particular for adjusting the relative position of the two eccentric devices 32; 33 and the connecting device 36 on the one hand to the cylinder channel 21 on the other. The at least one tilt drive 37 is preferably designed as an electric motor 37, in particular a position-controlled motor. Alternatively, the at least one tilt drive 37 can also be designed as a pneumatic tilt drive 37 or as a hydraulic tilt drive 37. Preferably, at least one rotary feedthrough, in particular a permanently arranged one, is arranged on the mold cylinder 06, in particular at least one rotary feedthrough for electrical energy and / or for electrical signals and / or for a pneumatic fluid and / or for a hydraulic fluid.Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized by the fact that the adjusting mechanism 34 is manually adjustable, for example by manually turning the rotor of the tilt drive and / or another component of the adjusting mechanism 34.

[0065] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the adjusting mechanism 34 is connected to at least one of the two eccentric devices 32; 33 and / or the connecting device 36 in such a way that, by means of a particularly linear movement of a component 44 of the adjusting mechanism 34, both a pivoting movement of the first eccentric device 32 and a pivoting movement of the second eccentric device 33 can be effected simultaneously. This component 44 is, for example, a threaded carrier 44. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the adjusting mechanism 34 has at least one thread 42 by means of which a linear movement of a second threaded carrier 44 in or against the transverse direction A can be effected by a rotational movement of a first threaded carrier 43. This rotational movement preferably takes place about an axis of rotation that is oriented parallel to the transverse direction A.Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the first threaded support 43 is operatively connected to the connecting device 36 at least via the second threaded support 44 and / or via other components. Alternatively, the second threaded support 44 is designed as a component of the connecting device 36.

[0066] For example, the tilt drive 37 is arranged such that it can set the first threaded support 43 into a rotary motion. For this purpose, a gearbox is arranged, for example, which includes a belt 78 and / or gears. The first threaded support 43 is, for example, a threaded bushing 43, which carries a thread 42, preferably designed as an internal thread 42. The first threaded support 43 is preferably connected to the second threaded support 44 via the thread 42. The second threaded support 44 has, for example, an external thread that interacts with the thread 42 of the first threaded support 43 and is, for example, arranged such that it is movable exclusively in the transverse movement A. This second threaded support 44 is preferably connected to a connecting rod 81 via a joint 79. Preferably, the connecting rod 81 is connected at its other end to the transverse connection unit 41 via a further joint 82.

[0067] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized by the fact that the connecting device 36 has at least one transverse connecting unit 41 acting in and against the transverse direction A. Preferably, the at least one transverse connecting unit 41 is arranged to be connected to the first eccentric adjusting lever 51 via a first joint connection 38. Preferably, the at least one transverse connecting unit 41 is arranged to be connected to the second eccentric adjusting lever 52 via a second joint connection 39. For example, the further joint 82, via which the connecting rod 81 is connected to the transverse connecting unit 41, is identical to the first joint connection 38. As an alternative to the embodiment with eccentric adjusting levers 51; 52, a rack is also possible, which interacts with teeth on the eccentric devices 32; 33.

[0068] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the two eccentric devices 32; 33 are arranged such that a displacement of a first lateral support point 28 of the two lateral support points 28; 29 can be effected at least against the circumferential direction U by means of a pivoting movement of a first eccentric device 32 of the two eccentric devices 32; 33 in a first pivoting direction S1, and that a displacement of a second lateral support point 29 of the two lateral support points 28; 29 can be effected at least in the circumferential direction U by means of a pivoting movement of a second eccentric device 33 of the two eccentric devices 32; 33 in this first pivoting direction S1, at least in the circumferential direction U.Conversely, preferably by means of a pivoting movement of the first eccentric device 32 of the two eccentric devices 32 in a second pivoting direction S2 opposite to the first pivoting direction S1, a displacement of a first lateral support point 28 of the two lateral support points 28; 29 can be effected at least in the circumferential direction U, and by means of a pivoting movement of the second eccentric device 33 of the two eccentric devices 32; 33 in this second pivoting direction S2, a displacement of the second lateral support point 29 of the two lateral support points 28; 29 can be effected at least opposite to the circumferential direction U.

[0069] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that an effective length of the at least one transverse connection unit 41 corresponds to a distance between the first joint connection 38 on the one hand and a second joint connection 39 on the other, and that the effective length of the at least one transverse connection unit 41 is adjustable by means of a length adjustment device 53. The length adjustment device 53 has, for example, at least one elongated hole and at least one screw connection.

[0070] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the front mounting device 23 is formed in one piece. Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the front mounting device 23 extends over at least 75%, more preferably at least 85%, even more preferably at least 95%, and even more preferably at least 100% of the working width of the application unit 400; 600; 800 in which the forming cylinder 06 is arranged.

[0071] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the central support point 31 has a distance to each cylinder pin 17 which corresponds to at least 40%, more preferably at least 45%, even more preferably at least 49% and even more preferably 50% of the length of the front fastening device 23 measured in the transverse direction A and / or which corresponds to at least 40%, more preferably at least 45%, even more preferably at least 49% and even more preferably 50% of the working width of the application unit 400; 600; 800 in which the forming cylinder 06 is arranged.

[0072] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the distance between the two lateral support points 28; 29 and their respective nearest cylinder pin 17 is at least 10%, more preferably at least 15%, even more preferably at least 18%, even more preferably at least 20%, and even more preferably at least 22%, and regardless of this preferably at most 40%, more preferably at most 35%, even more preferably at most 30%, even more preferably at most 25%, and even more preferably at most 23% of the length of the front fastening device 23 measured in the transverse direction A, and / or that the two lateral support points 28;29 each have a working width corresponding to the respective cylinder pin 17 nearest them, more preferably at least 20% and more preferably at least 22% and, regardless of this, preferably at most 40%, more preferably at most 35%, more preferably at most 30%, more preferably at most 25% and more preferably at most 23% of the working width of the application unit 400; 600; 800 in which the forming cylinder 06 is arranged.

[0073] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the rear mounting device 24 is formed in one piece. Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the rear mounting device 24 extends over at least 75%, more preferably at least 85%, even more preferably at least 95%, and even more preferably at least 100% of the working width of the application unit 400; 600; 800 in which the forming cylinder 06 is arranged.

[0074] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the rear mounting device 24 is pivotably arranged in the cylinder channel 21 together with the front mounting device 23, in particular about the central support point 31. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the rear mounting device 24 is movably arranged relative to the front mounting device 23 in and / or against a compensating direction B, in particular linearly and / or by means of a compensating mechanism 54. The compensating direction B is preferably pivoted together with the front mounting device 23, and is therefore preferably fixed in position relative to the front mounting device 23.Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the rear fastening device 24 is arranged to be linearly movable relative to the front fastening device 23 in and / or against a clamping direction C. The clamping direction C is preferably pivoted together with the front fastening device 23, and is therefore preferably fixed in position relative to the front fastening device 23.

[0075] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the holding device 22 has a compensating mechanism 54 by means of which the front fastening device 23 and the rear fastening device 24 are connected to each other. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the compensating mechanism 54 has at least one deflecting element 56; 57 which is operatively connected and / or in contact with both the front fastening device 23 and the rear fastening device 24. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the at least one deflecting element 56; 57 is designed such that it converts movements of parts of the front fastening device 23 related to the circumferential direction U into movements of the rear fastening device 24 related to the compensating direction B.Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized by the fact that the compensating mechanism 54 has a first deflecting means 56 and a second deflecting means 57, each of which is in operative connection and / or contact with both the front fastening device 23 and the rear fastening device 24.

[0076] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the first deflection means 56 is designed as a first pivotable deflection lever 56. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the second deflection means 57 is designed as a second pivotable deflection lever 57. Preferably, the first deflection lever 56 is in contact with the front fastening device 23 at a first circumferential contact point 58. Preferably, the first deflection lever 56 is pivotably arranged about a first deflection axis 59. Preferably, the first deflection lever 56 is in contact with the rear fastening device 24 at a first lateral contact point 61. Preferably, the second deflection lever 57 is in contact with the front fastening device 23 at a second circumferential contact point 62. Preferably, the second deflection lever 57 is pivotably arranged about a second deflection axis 63.Preferably, the second deflection lever 57 is in contact with the rear fastening device 24 at a second side contact point 64.

[0077] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the first circumferential contact point 58 is adjustable by means of a first circumferential adjusting means 66, preferably designed as a ball-head screw 66, and / or that the second circumferential contact point 62 is adjustable by means of a second circumferential adjusting means 67, preferably designed as a ball-head screw 67, and / or that the first lateral contact point 61 is adjustable by means of a first lateral adjusting means 68, preferably designed as a ball-head screw 68, and / or that the second lateral contact point 64 is adjustable by means of a second lateral adjusting means 69, preferably designed as a ball-head screw 69.

[0078] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the first deflecting lever 56 has two lever arms extending in different directions from the first deflecting axis 59, one of which is involved in forming the first circumferential contact point 58 and the other of which is involved in forming the first lateral contact point 61. One of these directions is, for example, oriented opposite to the circumferential direction U. Another of these directions is, for example, oriented parallel to the transverse direction A. For example, the first deflecting lever 56 is L-shaped.Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the second deflecting lever 57 has two lever arms extending in different directions from the second deflecting axis 63, one of which is involved in forming the second circumferential contact point 62 and the other of which is involved in forming the second lateral contact point 64. One of these directions is, for example, oriented opposite to the circumferential direction U. Another of these directions is, for example, oriented opposite to the transverse direction A. For example, the second deflecting lever 57 is L-shaped.

[0079] The compensating mechanism 54 preferably serves to reduce or prevent twisting of the application mold 04. When the front mounting device 23, and in particular the attached beginning 26 of the application mold 04, is pivoted about the pivot axis 83, the end 27 of the application mold 04 must also be pivoted so that the beginning 26 and end 27 of the application mold 04 remain parallel to each other on the surface of the mold cylinder 06. At the same time, however, the end 27 of the application mold 04 should be moved with respect to the transverse direction A, since an application mold 04 lying obliquely on the mold cylinder 06 should be wound spirally around the mold cylinder 06. The compensating mechanism 54 thus serves to move the rear mounting device 24 relative to the front mounting device 23 with respect to the compensating direction B. Due to the mechanical coupling, this always occurs simultaneously with the pivoting movement that necessitates this compensation.

[0080] For example, a pivoting movement of the front mounting device 23 causes the first deflection lever 56 to pivot about its first deflection axis 59, because it is displaced by the front mounting device 23 at the first circumferential contact point 58. Since the first deflection lever 56 can only move to compensate by pivoting about the first deflection axis 59, another lever arm of the first deflection lever 56 is moved in the compensating direction B. This lever arm then displaces the rear mounting device 24, thereby shifting it in the compensating direction B. At the other end of the rear mounting device 24, this displaces a lever arm of the second deflection lever 57. The second lever arm 57 can only pivot about the second deflection axis 63 as a compensating movement. Consequently, another lever arm of the second deflection lever 57 is moved in the opposite direction to the circumferential direction U.This is possible because, due to the pivoting movement of the front mounting device 23, the part of the front mounting device 23 that is in contact with the second deflection lever 23 retracts anyway, thereby creating space for the movement of the further lever arm of the second deflection lever 57. When the front mounting device 23 pivots in the opposite direction, correspondingly reversed movements occur according to the same principle. The contacts are preferably adjusted once during assembly, for example by means of the circumferential adjustment means 66; 67 and 68; 69, which are preferably designed as ball-head screws 66; 67; 68; 69.

[0081] As described, the rear fastening device 24 is alternatively or additionally configured as a clamping device 24. Preferably, at least one clamping drive system actuating the clamping device 24 is arranged, which more preferably includes at least one pneumatic cylinder 72. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the rear fastening device 24 is arranged to be linearly movable relative to the front fastening device 23 in the clamping direction C by means of at least one preload element 71, preferably designed as a spring 71, in particular a compression spring 71. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the rear fastening device 24 is arranged to be linearly movable relative to the front fastening device 23 in the opposite direction to the clamping direction C by means of at least one release drive 72, preferably designed as a pneumatic cylinder 72.The at least one pre-tensioning element 71 and the at least one release drive 72 preferably act as opposing forces, whereby the flexo application mold 04 is protected against unintentional removal from the mold cylinder 06 even in the event of a power failure of the corresponding drive. Preferably, the pre-tensioning element 71 and the release drive 72 are components of the clamping drive system.

[0082] Preferably, a plurality of preload elements 71, in particular compression springs 71, are arranged side by side in the transverse direction A. These are preferably distributed along the transverse direction A such that the deflection of the rear fastening device 24 is minimized and / or that even an irregularly shaped coating form 04 can be held with a clamping force that is approximately uniform with respect to the transverse direction A, in particular by allowing the preload elements 71 to slightly deform the rear fastening device 24 in order to compensate for a non-exactly parallel position of the beginning 26 of the coating form 04 to the end 27 of the coating form 04. Clamping the end 27 of the coating form 04 by means of springs 71 therefore has the particular advantage that deviations of the coating form 04 from an ideal shape can be compensated for.Should the end 27 of the application mold 04 not be perfectly parallel to the beginning 26, the application mold 04 can then be clamped at a slight angle using the rear fastening device 24. This prevents loose areas of the application mold 04 from remaining due to forced parallel clamping in the case of a less than ideally formed application mold 04. Preferably, a plurality of release actuators 72, in particular designed as pneumatic cylinders 72, are arranged side by side in the transverse direction A. These are preferably distributed along the transverse direction A such that the deflection of the front fastening device 23 is minimized.

[0083] Preferably, the preload elements 71 exert a force on the rear mounting device 24, which presses this rear mounting device 24 towards the front mounting device 23 in the circumferential direction U. If a coating mold 04 is engaged in the front mounting device 23 and the rear mounting device 24, this coating mold 04 is thereby tensioned. This ensures a secure hold of the coating mold 04, particularly in the event of a failure of the pneumatic cylinders 72. If the coating mold 04 is to be removed or reattached, the at least one release drive 72 is activated, in particular, the at least one pneumatic cylinder 72 is pressurized with compressed air. This moves the rear mounting device 24 away from the front mounting device 23 in the opposite direction to the circumferential direction U.

[0084] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the front mounting device 23 is designed as a front suspension device 23. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the front suspension device 23 is designed as a front suspension device 23 that overhangs in the opposite direction of the circumferential direction U. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the front mounting device 23 is arranged and designed in a position relative to the cylinder channel 21 that is unchangeable, except for pivoting movements caused by the support points 28; 29; 31, in particular the two adjustable lateral support points 28; 29 and / or the central support point 31.

[0085] Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the rear fastening device 24 is designed as a rear suspension device 24. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the rear suspension device 24 is designed as a rear suspension device 24 that overhangs in the circumferential direction U. Alternatively or additionally, the mold cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the rear suspension device 24 is designed as a clamping device 24 that overhangs in the circumferential direction U.Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the rear fastening device 24 for the fixed reception, in particular for clamping, a respective trailing end 27 of the respective forming die 04, especially in a coating operation, has at least one clamping element 74 which exerts a force on the overhanging part of the rear mounting device 24, which acts at least also in a direction radially outward with respect to the axis of rotation 19 of the forming cylinder 06. The clamping element 74 is, for example, designed as a spring and preferably acts with only a small clamping force. It serves in particular to prevent the beginning 26 and / or the end of the forming die 04 from slipping out as long as it has not yet been tensioned and / or has already been released, for example during a winding or unwinding process.

[0086] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that the cylinder core 16 of the forming cylinder 06 has several openings 74 on its outer surface 73, at which gas lines terminate that are connected and / or connectable to a pressure source. A compressed air source is preferably provided as this pressure source. Preferably, a line path from the pressure source to the openings 74 runs through at least one rotary feedthrough of the forming cylinder 06, which is particularly permanently arranged. Gas escaping from these openings 74 preferably serves to facilitate the sliding of the coating form 04 over the outer surface 73 of the forming cylinder 06, for example, during pivoting of the front mounting device 23 and thus also of the coating form 04.

[0087] For example, to position a coating form 04 on the cylindrical surface 73 of the mold cylinder 06, the beginning 26 of the coating form 04 is first hooked onto the front mounting device 23, and then the coating form 04 is wrapped around the mold cylinder 06, for example by rotating it about its axis of rotation 19, and then the end of the coating form 04 is hooked onto the rear mounting device 24, which is preferably opened by means of the pneumatic cylinders 72, and then the clamping device 24 is clamped by means of the pre-tensioning elements 71. For example, a test print is performed to determine whether pivoting the coating form 04 is necessary. To pivot the coating form 04, the front mounting device 23 is preferably pivoted. Preferably, because the rear mounting device 24 is mounted on the front mounting device 23, this rear mounting device 24 is also pivoted in the process.Preferably, a relative movement with respect to the compensating direction B is superimposed on this pivoting movement by means of the compensating mechanism 54. To facilitate the necessary sliding of the application mold 04 on the cylindrical surface 73 of the mold cylinder 06, the application mold is, for example, at least partially relaxed by at least partially opening the clamping device 24 and / or gas is blown from the openings 74 between the application mold 04 and the cylindrical surface 73 of the mold cylinder 06. After pivoting, the clamping device 24 is then, if necessary, re-tensioned and / or the gas supply is stopped.

[0088] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized by the fact that the forming cylinder 06 has a ball body 76, which is designed as a hollow cylinder and in which a cavity 77 is arranged, and that the cylinder channel 21 is separated from the cavity 77 by the ball body 76. This means in particular that for all components of the front fastening device 23 and the rear fastening device 24, a part of the ball body 76 is arranged in a radial direction with respect to the axis of rotation 19 of the forming cylinder 06 between the axis of rotation 19 of the forming cylinder 06 on the one hand and the respective component of the front fastening device 23 or the rear fastening device 24 on the other.

[0089] Alternatively or additionally, the forming cylinder 06 is preferably characterized in that at least one transverse connection unit 41 and / or the first eccentric adjusting lever 51 and / or the second eccentric adjusting lever 52 and / or the first eccentric device 32 and / or the second eccentric device 33 and / or the at least one first eccentric body 46 and / or the at least one second eccentric body 48 and / or the first lateral support point 28 and / or the second lateral support point 29 and / or the front fastening device 23 and / or the rear fastening device 24 and / or the clamping device 24 and / or the at least one preloading element 71 and / or the at least one release drive 72 and / or the compensating mechanism 54 can be moved by means of the at least one tilting drive 37.

[0090] A flexographic printing unit 03 is preferred, wherein the flexographic printing unit 03 comprises at least one forming cylinder 06 and at least one impression cylinder 07, which together define a printing point 14, and wherein the flexographic printing unit 03 comprises at least one anilox roller 08, which is arranged to interact with the at least one forming cylinder 06, and wherein the at least one forming cylinder 06 is configured as described above. A processing machine 01, in particular a printing press 01 or a flexographic printing press 01, is preferred, which comprises at least one flexographic printing unit 03 as described above.

[0091] In a first embodiment of the processing machine 01, the processing machine 01 comprises a substrate feed device 100, a feed unit 300, several flexographic application units 600 (preferably designed as flexographic printing units 600), a die-cutting unit 900, and a substrate discharge unit 1000. Transport devices 700 are preferably arranged. The flexographic application units 600 preferably serve to apply the coating fluid from below. The transport devices 700 are preferably designed as suction transport devices 700 for suspended transport of the substrate 02. The die-cutting unit 900 preferably has a forming cylinder arranged above a counter-pressure cylinder. (By way of example, such a processing machine 01 according to the first embodiment is also available in the Fig. 1 shown.)

[0092] In a second embodiment of the processing machine 01, the processing machine 01 comprises a substrate feed device 100, a setup device 300 (for example, a preparation device), a flexographic application unit 400 designed as a primer unit 400, a non-impact printing device 600, a flexographic application unit 800 designed as a coating device 800, and a substrate discharge device 1000. Preferably, transport devices are integrated into the respective units. The flexographic application units 400 and 800 and the non-impact printing device 600 preferably serve to apply the coating fluid from above. The transport devices are preferably designed as suction transport devices and / or for horizontal transport of the substrate 02. (By way of example, such a processing machine 01 according to the second embodiment is also shown in the Fig. 2 shown.) Reference symbol list 01 Processing machine, printing machine, flexographic printing machine, sheet processing machine, sheet-fed printing machine, corrugated sheet processing machine, corrugated sheet printing machine, non-impact printing machine, inkjet printing machine, web processing machine, roll-to-roll printing machine 02 Substrate, printing material, sheet, corrugated board, corrugated board sheet 03 Applying unit, printing unit, flexographic applying unit, flexographic priming unit, flexographic printing unit, flexographic coating unit 04 Lift, application form, primer form, printing form, coating form, flexo primer form, flexo printing form, flexo coating form 05 - 06 Order cylinders, forming cylinders, cliché cylinders 07 Counterpressure cylinder 08 Supply roller, anilox roller 09 Intermediate storage, chamber scraper 10 - 11 Supply line 12th derivative 13. Application fluid supply, primer supply, paint supply, ink supply, varnish supply 14. Application point, priming point, printing point, painting point 15 - 16 cylinder bales (06) 17 cylinder pins (06) 18 frame 19 Rotation axis (06) 20 - 21 Recess, cylinder channel 22 Holding device 23 Fastening device, hanging device, front 24 Fastening device, hanging device, rear, clamping device 25 - 26 Beginning (04) 27 End (04) 28 Support point, lateral, first 29 Support point, lateral, second 30 - 31 Support point, middle 32 Eccentric device, first 33 Eccentric device, second 34 Adjustment mechanism 35 - 36 Connection device 37 Lean angle drive 38 Joint connection, first 39 Joint connection, second 40 - 41 Cross-connection unit, component (36) 42 threads, internal threads 43 Threaded bushing, threaded carrier, first (34) 44 Threaded carrier, second (34), component 45 - 46 eccentric bodies, first 47 Eccentric axis, first 48 eccentric bodies, second 49 Eccentric axis, second 50 - 51 eccentric adjustment levers, first 52 eccentric adjustment levers, second 53 Length adjustment device 54 Compensation mechanism 55 - 56 Deflection devices, deflection levers, first 57 Deflection device, deflection lever, second 58 Scope contact point, first 59 Deflection axle, first 60 - 61 Side contact point, first 62 Scope contact point, second 63 Deflection axle, second 64 Side contact point, second 65 - 66 Ball head screw, circumferential adjustment device, first 67 Ball head screw, circumferential adjustment device, second 68 Ball head screw, lateral adjustment means, first 69 Ball head screw, lateral adjustment means, second 70 - 71 Preload element, spring, compression spring 72 Relaxation drive, pneumatic cylinder 73 Surface area (06) 74 clamping element 75 - 76 bale bodies (06) 77 Cavity (76) 78 belts 79 joint 80 - 81 Connecting rod 82 joint 83 Swivel axis 100 Substrate feeding device, unit, substrate feeding unit, module, substrate feeding module, sheet feeder, sheet feeder unit, sheet feeder module 104 investor stacks 200 conditioning unit, unit, conditioning unit, module, conditioning module, preparation unit, preparation unit, preparation module 300 Plant equipment, unit, plant unit, module, plant module 400 Application unit, printing module, priming unit, priming module, flexographic application unit, flexographic application module, unit, module 506 Drying device 507 Drying unit 600 printing unit, application unit, printing unit, flexo application unit, flexo printing unit, application module, printing module, flexo application module, flexo printing module, non-impact printing unit, jet printing unit, inkjet printing unit, non-impact printing module, inkjet printing module, unit, module 700 Transport equipment, means of transport, unit, transport unit, module, transport module 800 Application unit, application module, painting unit, painting module, flexo application unit, flexo application module, unit, module 900 Forming unit, unit, forming unit, punching unit, module, forming module, rotary punch 914 Shaping plant, stamping plant 1000 substrate dispensing device, sheet delivery, unit, delivery unit, module, delivery module A transverse direction B. Adjustment direction C clamping direction R Rotation direction (06) S1 Swivel direction, first S2 swivel direction, second T Transport direction U circumferential direction V direction, vertical M1 drive, counter-pressure cylinder drive, motor, electric motor, position-controlled M2 drive, form cylinder drive, motor, electric motor, position controlled M3 drive, supply roller drive, anilox roller drive, motor, electric motor, position-controlled

Claims

[1] Mold cylinder (06), wherein the mold cylinder (06) has a cylinder head (16) and two cylinder pins (17), and wherein the mold cylinder (06) has at least one cylinder channel (21), and wherein at least one holding device (22) for at least one application mold (04) is arranged in the cylinder channel (21), and wherein the at least one holding device (22) has a front fastening device (23) for receiving an end (26) of the at least one application mold (04) and a rear fastening device (24) for receiving an end (27) of the at least one application mold (04), and wherein the rear fastening device (24) is designed as a clamping device (24), and wherein the front fastening device (23) is pivotably arranged in the cylinder channel (21), and wherein two adjustable lateral support points (28;29) are arranged, on which the front mounting device (23) is supported in a circumferential direction (U) relative to the cylinder channel (21), ; characterized by, that the two lateral support points (28; 29) are each adjustable by means of a respective eccentric device (32; 33) and that the two eccentric devices (32; 33) are connected to each other via at least one connecting device (36) movable relative to the cylinder channel (21) and that an adjustment mechanism (34) is arranged by means of which the relative position of the two eccentric devices (32; 33) and the connecting device (36) is adjustable on the one hand to the cylinder channel (21) on the other hand and that in addition to the two lateral support points (28; 29) a central support point (31) is arranged, on which the front mounting device (23) is supported in the circumferential direction (U) relative to the cylinder channel (21) and that the front mounting device (23) is arranged pivotably about the central support point (31) in the cylinder channel (21). [2] Mold cylinder according to claim 1, characterized by, that the front mounting device (23) is supported in the circumferential direction (U) exclusively by means of the two adjustable lateral support points (28; 29) and by means of the central support point (31) against the cylinder channel (21). [3] Mold cylinder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the front fastening device (23) is formed in one piece and / or that the front fastening device (23) extends over at least 75% of a working width of an application unit (400; 600; 800) in which the forming cylinder (06) is arranged. [4] Mold cylinder according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized by , that the forming cylinder (06) has at least one tilting drive (37) by means of which the adjusting mechanism (34) can be actuated, in particular for adjusting the relative position of the two eccentric devices (32; 33) and the connecting device (36) on the one hand to the cylinder channel (21) on the other hand. [5] Mold cylinder according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4, characterized by , that the adjusting mechanism (34) is connected to at least one of the two eccentric devices (32; 33) and / or the connecting device (36) in such a way that by means of a movement of a component (44) of the adjusting mechanism (34) it is possible to effect both a pivoting movement of the first eccentric device (32) and a pivoting movement of the second eccentric device (33). [6] Mold cylinder according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5, characterized by, that the two eccentric devices (32; 33) are arranged such that by means of a pivoting movement of a first eccentric device (32) of the two eccentric devices (32; 33) in a first pivoting direction (S1) a displacement of a first lateral support point (28) of the two lateral support points (28; 29) can be effected at least against the circumferential direction (U) and by means of a pivoting movement of a second eccentric device (33) of the two eccentric devices (32; 33) in this first pivoting direction (S1) a displacement of a second lateral support point (29) of the two lateral support points (28; 29) can be effected at least in the circumferential direction (U). [7] Mold cylinder according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, characterized by, that the two lateral support points (28; 29) each have a distance to their respective nearest cylinder pin (17) that corresponds to at least 10% and / or at most 40% of the length of the front fastening device (23) measured in the transverse direction (A) and / or that the middle support point (31) has a distance to each cylinder pin (17) that corresponds to at least 40% of the length of the front fastening device (23) measured in the transverse direction (A). [8] Mold cylinder according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7, characterized by, that the rear mounting device (24) is pivotably arranged in the cylinder channel (21) together with the front mounting device (23) and that the rear mounting device (24) is arranged to be linearly movable in and / or against a compensating direction (B) relative to the front mounting device (23) by means of a compensating mechanism (54) and that the compensating mechanism (54) has at least one deflecting means (56; 57) which is in operative connection and / or in contact with both the front mounting device (23) and the rear mounting device (24) and that the at least one deflecting means (56; 57) is designed such that it converts movements of parts of the front mounting device (23) related to the circumferential direction (U) into movements of the rear mounting device (24) related to the compensating direction (B). [9] Mold cylinder according to claim 8, characterized by, that the compensating mechanism (54) has a first deflection means (56) and a second deflection means (57), each of which is operatively connected and / or in contact with both the front mounting device (23) and the rear mounting device (24), and that the first deflection means (56) is designed as a first pivotable deflection lever (56), and that the first deflection lever (56) is in contact with the front mounting device (23) at a first circumferential contact point (58), and that the first deflection lever (56) is pivotably arranged about a first deflection axis (59), and that the first deflection lever (56) is in contact with the rear mounting device (24) at a first lateral contact point (61), and that the second deflection means (57) is designed as a second pivotable deflection lever (57), and that the second deflection lever (57) is in contact with the front mounting device (23) at a second circumferential contact point (62). that the secondThe deflection lever (57) is arranged to pivot about a second deflection axis (63) and the second deflection lever (57) is in contact with the rear fastening device (24) at a second side contact point (64). [10] Mold cylinder according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9, characterized by , that the rear fastening device (24) is arranged to be linearly movable in a clamping direction (C) relative to the front fastening device (23) by means of at least one preloading element (71) designed in particular as a compression spring (71) and / or that the rear fastening device (24) is arranged to be linearly movable relative to the front fastening device (23) in the opposite direction of clamping (C) by means of at least one release drive (72) designed in particular as a pneumatic cylinder (72). [11] Mold cylinder according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10, characterized by, that the front fastening device (23) is designed as a front mounting device (23) projecting in the opposite direction (U) and / or that the front fastening device (23) is arranged and designed in a position relative to the cylinder channel (21) that is unchangeable except for pivoting movements caused by the support points (28; 29; 31) and / or that the rear fastening device (24) is designed as a rear mounting device (24) projecting in the direction (U). [12] Mold cylinder according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11, characterized by, that the rear fastening device (24) for the fixed reception of a respective end (27) of the respective application form (04) has at least one clamping element (74) which exerts a force on the overhanging part of the rear suspension device (24) which acts at least also in a radially outward direction with respect to the axis of rotation (19) of the form cylinder (06). [13] Mold cylinder according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12, characterized by , that the forming cylinder (06) has a ball body (76) which is designed as a hollow cylinder and in whose interior a cavity (77) is arranged and that the cylinder channel (21) is separated from the cavity (77) by the ball body (76). [14] Mold cylinder according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13, characterized by, that the cylinder ball (16) of the forming cylinder (06) has several openings (74) on its outer surface (73) at which gas lines terminate which are connected to a pressure source. [15] Flexographic coating unit (03), wherein the flexographic coating unit (03) comprises at least one forming cylinder (06) and at least one counter-pressure cylinder (07) by which together define a coating point (14) and wherein the flexographic coating unit (03) comprises at least one anilox roller (08) which is arranged to interact with the at least one forming cylinder (06), characterized by , that the at least one forming cylinder (06) is designed according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14.

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