Method and apparatus for controlling printhead motion with a friction track ball
US8931877B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/14
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus enables alignment of the position of a printhead independent of other printheads in a printhead assembly. The apparatus includes a printhead configured to eject ink onto an image receiving member, a plate to which the printhead can be rigidly mounted and selectively removed, and a translation carriage to which the plate is rigidly mounted. The apparatus also includes a track ball operatively coupled to two actuators for movement of the plate in an X and a roll direction relative to the translation carriage.
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