Wire matrix print head
US4365902A · kind A · utility
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2Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 1981 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/265
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multiwired print head having an elongated conical center member with wire guiding sections formed thereon and with a plurality of recessed portions for minimizing the surface contact area between the print wire and the elongated member. In addition, the elongated member mounted within a frame having actuators operating therewith for imparting axial motion to the print wires and having wire bridge supports for supporting the elongated conical member to the frame at positions corresponding to the raised portions of the conical member which bridge members act to retain the print wires in their recessed notches.
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