18377494. PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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PRINTING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
ATSUSHI Kohnotoh of Tokyo (JP)
KOUSUKE Tanaka of Kanagawa (JP)
PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18377494 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The apparatus described in the patent application is a mechanism for supporting and rotating a printhead for attachment and detachment. Here are the key points of the innovation:
- Support member for holding the printhead
- Rotating member for rotating the printhead between open and closed positions
- Shaft portion on one member and shaft supporting portion on the other member for axial insertion
- Structure to regulate displacement of the rotating member within a predetermined rotation range
- Ability for displacement of the rotating member outside the predetermined rotation range
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in industries such as printing, 3D printing, and manufacturing where precise control and movement of printheads are required.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of securely attaching and detaching printheads while allowing for controlled rotation and movement within a specific range.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency in printhead maintenance, easier replacement of printheads, and enhanced precision in printing processes.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include industrial printers, 3D printers, CNC machines, and other automated systems that require printhead manipulation.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar mechanisms used in industrial printers or CNC machines for printhead attachment and rotation.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing printhead attachment mechanisms in terms of speed and precision?
The patent application does not provide specific details on the speed and precision of the attachment mechanism compared to existing technologies.
Are there any limitations to the range of rotation allowed by the structure regulating displacement of the rotating member?
The patent application does not mention any limitations on the range of rotation permitted by the regulating structure.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus includes a support member configured to support a printhead, a rotating member configured to be supported by the support member so as to be rotatable to an open position at which the printhead is capable of being attached to or detached from the support member and a closed position, a shaft portion arranged on one of the rotating member and the support member, a shaft supporting portion arranged on the other of the rotating member and the support member, the shaft portion being inserted to the shaft supporting portion in an axial direction, and a structure configured to regulate displacement of the rotating member in the axial direction in a predetermined rotation range of the rotating member, and permit displacement of the rotating member in the axial direction in a rotation position outside the predetermined rotation range.
