Patent · US Expired

Impact printer with print wheel cartridge

US4124312A · kind A · utility

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6References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 1977
Grant dateNov 7, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 10, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J25/24
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An impact printer is provided with an easy load print wheel mechanism. A print wheel cartridge, containing a print wheel therein, is inserted into a print wheel loaded position and removed therefrom without disturbing the position of a print wheel drive motor or ribbon cartridge. The print wheel drive motor shaft is automatically coupled to the print wheel within the cartridge upon insertion of the cartridge into print wheel loaded position.

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