Printer cartridge pin exposure and removal apparatus
US9643438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23B51/044
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printer cartridge pin exposure and removal apparatus for the removal of embedded pins within a printer cartridge. The printer cartridge is positioned within a cartridge mount and securely held in a fixed position through a clamping mechanism. A first pin extracting mechanism and a second pin extracting mechanism are positioned about opposite ends of the printer cartridge. A first drill and a second drill are supported by and aligned with the printer cartridge through a first drill aligner and a second drill aligner respectively. The first drill aligner moves the first drill towards the printer cartridge, while the first drill drives a first drill bit in order to penetrate the printer cartridge. Similarly, the second drill aligner moves the second drill towards the printer cartridge, while the second drill drives a second drill bit in order to penetrate the opposite side of the printer cartridge.
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