Platen assembly
US8979407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A platen assembly for a printer comprised of a platen roller assembly and a housing assembly that is structured to rotatably support the platen roller assembly. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a platen roller assembly comprising a platen roller defining first and second ends; a locking pin extending from at least one of the first and second ends of the platen roller; a housing assembly adapted to rotatably support the platen roller; and a drive assembly structured to rotatably engage the locking pin extending from one end of the platen roller. In this regard, the present invention provides a platen roller assembly that is simple, easily alignable, and readily replaceable by a user.
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