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Printing head for an impact printer

US4844634A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 1988
Grant dateJul 4, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/28
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spring-charge type printing head has an elongatable support including a piezoelectric element provided between an attracting permanent magnet and a hammer-fixing portion. Accordingly, the printing head can be operated at a high speed and require less power than a conventional device.

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