Belt driven media handling system with feedback control for improving media advance accuracy
US6179419A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/007
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A media handling system having an endless belt which carries a media sheet through a print zone achieves improved media advance accuracy by including closed loop feedback control. The position of either a drive shaft which rotates the endless belt or the endless belt itself is monitored to provide feedback to a drive motor. The drive motor is linked to the drive shaft through a gear train. The endless belt is rotated by the drive shaft, either directly, or through rollers mounted to the drive shaft.
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