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Ink jet print carriage drive system that applies drive force at location displaced from drive belt

US6340221B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2000
Grant dateJan 22, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J19/005
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A print carriage drive assembly for an ink jet printer. The print carriage drive assembly includes a tensioned drive belt, and a compliant belt connect that applies a driving force to a print carriage at location that is displaced from the drive belt. The tensioned drive belt and the belt connect further isolate the print carriage from drive force variations.

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