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Print media transport apparatus

US9796548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

HP SCITEX LTD. · IL

Inventors

Alex Veis · Even Yehuda, IL
Yuval Dim · Nes Ziona, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 27, 2016
Grant date	Oct 24, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 27, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65H2801/15
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In an example, a print media transport apparatus comprises a plurality of pallets having a self-propulsion mechanism, and being to support print media. The pallets may circulate on an endless track comprising a printing zone, a descending zone and an ascending zone. A controller may control the self-propulsion mechanisms of the pallets such that a pallet on the descending zone is at least partially supported by another pallet which is ahead on the track, and a pallet on the ascending zone is at least partially driven by pallet which follows on the track.

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