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Wire dot printer with improved wire dot head

US4697939A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 27, 1986
Grant dateOct 6, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 27, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/275
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wire dot printer has a wire dot head comprising a plurality of electromagnets for attracting each armature to thereby project each wire to a printing position, a first cover provided with a guide for guiding the wires to the printing position, holding means for holding the electromagnets, the holding means being formed of a material of high heat radiation efficiency, and a second cover connected to the holding means with high heat conducting efficiency and covering the electromagnets and the armatures, the second cover being provided with radiation fins at a plurality of locations thereon.

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