Print head positioner mechanism
US6042217A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16517
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A print head positioner includes a tilt mechanism that selectively engages and moves a carriage supporting the print head when the print head and supporting carriage are in a home position. The print head positioner is uncoupled from the carriage X-axis drive mechanism during imaging to avoid extraneous loading on the mechanism. The positioner includes interlocks to prevent inadvertent disengagement from the carriage during tilting and to restrict print head tilting when the carriage is away from the home position.
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