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Dynamic printhead alignment assembly

US8061297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 25, 2006
Grant dateNov 22, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/20
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, a printer apparatus may include a chuck configured to support a substrate thereon, a rail spaced apart from the chuck, a printhead carriage frame coupled to the rail, and a printhead carriage coupled to the printhead carriage frame. The printhead carriage may include a printhead and an actuation mechanism. The actuation assembly may be coupled to the printhead carriage and may be selectively engagable with the printhead for selective displacement of the printhead relative to the printhead carriage.

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