Print head having replaceable print elements for wire dot-matrix printer
US5399032A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/295
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A print head for a wire dot-matrix printer includes an element base, and a plurality of print elements engaged with and supported by the element base. Each of the print elements includes a print wire, an actuator moving the print wire, and a base supporting the actuator, the base of each of the print elements having an engagement hole. An engagement member is inserted into the engagement hole of the base of each of the print elements and is engaged with the base of each of the print elements.
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