Printer support surface with support rod
US8246163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support rod is mounted to maintain straightness of a support surface of a printer. The support rod is used to preload the support surface in a direction opposite of an expected transverse load upon the support surface. The preloading supplied by the support rod counteracts a bending force on the support surface resulting from the expected transverse loading.
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