Printing mechanism hinged printbar assembly
US6637858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/20
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A print unit, such as an inkjet printing mechanism, includes a hinged printbar assembly that has print modules with one or more printheads to deposit an imaging medium, such as ink, onto a print media. The one or more printheads of the print modules collectively span a width of a print media when the hinged printbar assembly is in a print position. The hinged printbar assembly pivots about a hinge from the print position to a service position to provide service access to the one or more printheads of the print modules. The print unit also includes a wiper assembly having one or more wipers that correspond to the one or more printheads, such that when the wiper assembly and the print module are positioned in the service position, the wipers clean the printheads.
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