Record media thickness compensating mechanism
US4780007A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 1987 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/48
- 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 assembly which is coupled with a pivotable arm structure to move the platen assembly toward and away from the print head. The pivotable arm structure is swung in an eccentric manner relative to the center of the platen assembly to move the platen in a linear path to accommodate the record media.
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