Patent attributes
A protective device with a frame includes protective bars for holding a printing stencil in a plane and joining means for fastening to a stencil stretcher frame, whereby the protective bars accommodate the edge of the printing stencil along its circumference in a manner that covers the edge. In addition, a stencil stretcher frame is provided for stretching a printing stencil held in a such protective device Adjacent protective bars, while forming the frame, are supported on each other with one of their respective end areas in a manner that allows a relative movement with respect to each other. For the stencil stretcher frame, a seat for accommodating the protective device and a joining means for fastening the protective device are provided.
