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Print station

US8736650B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 22, 2012
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J17/24
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A print station system (1) having a drive-stepper motor (2), platen rollers (3, 4) in operative communication with the drive-stepper motor (2), a pinch roller (10) in operative communication with the drive-stepper motor (2), a top-of-form sensor (11) located between the platen roller (3, 4) and the pinch roller (10), a rocker arm (12) in operative communication with the platen roller (3, 4) and the pinch roller (10), and a printhead assembly (5), a media guide (12a, 12b). A radio-frequency identification antenna (16) or a receptacle (15) for holding same may be located between the platen roller (3, 4) and the pinch roller (10).

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