Printer arm blank
US4206266A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12361
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An arm for holding the impact stylus of a high speed dot matrix printer is fabricated from a single stamping which when properly folded defines two members having C-shaped cross-sections joined by a thin web. The web is folded around the stylus to bring the 4 legs of the two C-shaped members into overlapping relationship to define a hollow elongated and tapered arm having the stylus substantially wholey encircled by the web whereby after brazing the stylus is securely held.
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