Patent · US Expired

Platen and printer using the same

US6736501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 2002
Grant dateMay 18, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/06
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A platen structure for a printer includes rigid members and a plurality of support parts disposed along the platen length to support a recording medium. Any warp due to integrated molding of the platen or any aging change due to influence of environmental conditions can be avoided.

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