Abstract: Locking means for a cutting die blanket including male and female locking elements that may be quickly engaged with minimal effort. A series of shoulders, located in the female section, are provided to engage a ledge on the male section. The locking means is closed by forcing the male section into the female section through a series of steps wherein the ledge and shoulders cooperate to effect engagement.
Abstract: Anvil structure for use in rotary die cutting apparatus is disclosed to include a shaft mounted anvil head, a slip ring slidably mounted on the anvil head and a die blanket releasably secured to the slip ring.
Abstract: Locking means for a cutting die blanket is disclosed to include male and female locking elements which, when engaged, generate a state of compression in the blanket coating material such as to achieve uniform resistance to penetration throughout the surface of the blanket.