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Print head carriage assembly for serial printers

US4222673A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 20, 1978
Grant dateSep 16, 1980
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Expiry dateSep 20, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J29/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A print head carriage assembly for a serial printer apparatus, the carriage including a platform having two parallel channels extending laterally through the frame member for receiving self-aligning bearings and carriage guide rails; a central seat within the platform for seating the housing of a matrix print head with the longitudinal dimension of the print head oriented normal to the longitudinal axes of the channels, locking means for securing the matrix print head in place about said central seat with the neck of the head extending substantially normal to the axes of the channels, manifold adjustment means for adjusting the position of the head within the seat relative to the axes of the channels; and means for engaging the platform to a drive means for driving said platform laterally along said guide rails.

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