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Cutter device and recording apparatus

US8016502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2009
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/0085
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cutter device includes a medium supporting surface that supports a recording medium being transported, and a cutter carriage that has a cutter blade for cutting the recording medium and that is movable in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the recording medium. An opening that forms a passage region for the cutter carriage is provided in the medium supporting surface so as to extend in the moving direction of the cutter carriage. The opening is provided with a cover capable of switching between a first state in which the cover covers the opening and forms part of the medium supporting surface and a second state in which the cover is retracted to form the passage region for the cutter carriage.

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