Print tip contact sensor for quiet impact printer
US4678355A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J9/52
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An impacting element for an impact printer having a platen, selectable character elements and means for driving the impacting element to impart a printing force to a selected character element, to drive it against said platen for a contact period, the impacting element including a sensor thereon for generating a signal indicative of the initiation of the contact period.
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