Card-cleaning assembly for card printing devices
US7170537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/38
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A card-cleaning assembly for printers is provided. The assembly can be used in any suitable card printing apparatus, particularly thermal dye printers. Such card printers are used to print driver's licenses, employee badges, student cards, and the like. The assembly includes a card-cleaning roller and an adhesive tape cartridge. The cleaning roller contacts the card and removes dust and dirt particles and other debris from the surface of the card. The tape cartridge is attached to a pivoting arm on the printer which pivots so that the adhesive tape engages the cleaning roller and removes the debris from the roller as the roller rotates.
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