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Ribbon shield for impact printer and method for controlling ink flow therein

US4684273A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 30, 1985
Grant dateAug 4, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J35/26
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ribbon shield for a dot matrix printer which is comprised of a step contoured recessed cavity such that the ribbon sequentially wipes against an upper edge, a lower edge, towards the paper, the other lower edge and the other upper edge and the ink removed accumulates in the cavity whereby it is restrained from flowing onto the paper.

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