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Apparatus and method for protecting printing heads

US6726307B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2001
Grant dateApr 27, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J29/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and method for protecting print heads from uncontrolled movement and vibration is provided. The apparatus includes at least one print head, a movable component attachable to a flexible cable carrier, the flexible cable carrier being coupled to at least one print head, and an isolating component attachable to the movable component, for isolating uncontrolled movement and vibration of the flexible cable carrier from the at least one print head.

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