Thermal printhead and clip pin used for the same
US6404453B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/721
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A thermal printhead includes a primary substrate upon which a heating resistor, drive ICs, etc. are provided. The printhead also includes a secondary substrate for carrying e.g. a connector for a flexible cable. A plurality of clip pins are used for establishing electrical connection between the two substrates. Each clip pin is provided with a straight lead portion which is formed with a bend-facilitating part disposed between relatively rigid parts.
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