Configurable cutter mechanism for a printer and method for configuring a cutter mechanism for a printer
US8960064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/8822
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A configurable cutter mechanism for a printer and corresponding methods are provided. The cutter mechanism may comprise a rotary cutter mounted for rotation about a rotation axis and for translation across at least a portion of a width of a paper path perpendicular to the rotation axis. A fixed blade assembly may be provided that is adapted to cooperate with the rotary cutter. The fixed blade assembly may extend across the width of the paper path. A controller may be provided for controlling a variable length of travel of the rotary cutter across the width of the paper path. The paper path runs between the rotary cutter and the fixed blade assembly.
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