Patent · US Expired

Figures printing/cutting device

US5647278A · kind A · utility

15Cited by
3References
3Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 1996
Grant dateJul 15, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 14, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/9425
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printing/cutting device includes a base member including a lower plate and an upper plate which have a receiving compartment defined therebetween for receiving a sheet of paper. A retaining member is slidably received in a receiving hole in the upper plate for retaining the sheet of paper. A printing unit includes a printing block with a desired figure formed thereon for printing the desired figure on the sheet of paper. A cutting unit includes a cylindrical hollow cutter to cut the printed figure from the sheet of paper. An actuator member is mounted on top of the cutting unit for effecting movements of the retaining member, the printing unit, and the cutting unit to perform the required functions.

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