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Removable guide element

US9132649B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 27, 2012
Grant dateSep 15, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49401
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printer assembly includes a carrier module and a first guide element. The carrier module includes side portions extending in a first orientation and a mounting portion to receive an ink cartridge. The first guide element is removably mounted on the carrier module and includes protrusions, extending outward beyond each side portion, to slidably engage a guide structure of a carriage cavity during at least a portion of removable insertion of the carrier module into the carriage cavity.

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