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Optical printer head having liquid crystal shutter

US7158166B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 2003
Grant dateJan 2, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/445
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A leaf spring (52) and adjusting screws (53a, 53b) are arranged in opposite positions on the inner wall surface of a liquid crystal shutter housing recess (42c) that is formed in a frame body (42) of an optical printer head (41). The position and posture of the liquid crystal shutter (45) in the liquid crystal shutter housing recess (42c) is adjusted with respect to an opening (42a) of the frame body (42) by turning the adjusting screws (53a, 53b).

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