Recorder enclosure with printhead and roller attached to pivotable covers
US5030968A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J15/042
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An enclosure (10) for a device (86) for recording information onto a strip of printing medium (14) is disclosed, and includes a base (11), forming a cavity (84), and first and second covers (12, 13) pivotally secured to the base. The first and second covers move opposedly to each other between open and closed positions to allow replacement of the printing meduim, which is wound onto a spool. The base and a printhead (16) are pivotally coupled to the first cover by cover and printhead links (30, 58), enabling the printhead to move with and remain covered by the first cover when the enclosure is opened. A drive roller (17) is rotatably secured to the second cover and is biased against the printhead for advancement of the printing medium when the enclosure is closed. When the second cover pivots to its open position, the roller is withdrawn from the base, but remains continuously engaged to a drive motor (18) by a series of gears. The first and second cover meet when closed to form a printing medium exit slot, and are locked in their closed position by locking tabs (42) included on the first cover, locking notches (44, 45) included in the base and second cover, and the cooperative act…
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