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Record media thickness compensating mechanism

US4575267A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 23, 1984
Grant dateMar 11, 1986
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/20
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism for compensating for different thicknesses of record media at a printing station utilizes a platen supporting or carrying assembly which is pivotable to move the platen toward the print head. A first cam member is rotated to engage with and to swing the platen supporting assembly into printing position and a second cam member is connected with the first cam member and rotated thereby to maintain the assembly in printing position.

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