Locking consumables
US11110716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/387
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an example, a system includes a controller to monitor a usage state of a consumable installed in the system and a drive mechanism to lock the consumable in the system under an instruction from the controller. The drive mechanism includes a shaft to drive the consumable and a key integrated in the shaft to lock the consumable to the drive mechanism.
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