18537589. Label, Peeling, Universal Printheads and Related Methods simplified abstract (ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 Label, Peeling, Universal Printheads and Related Methods
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Label, Peeling, Universal Printheads and Related Methods - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the sensor accurately detect the position of the peeler assembly?
- 1.11 What types of secondary components can receive the position information from the printer?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
Label, Peeling, Universal Printheads and Related Methods
Organization Name
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Richard J. Preliasco of Noth Kingstown RI (US)
Roy P. Lyman of Coventry RI (US)
David F. Beck of Exeter RI (US)
Craig A. Horrocks of Noth Kingstown RI (US)
Patrick J. Hegarty of Dedham MA (US)
Label, Peeling, Universal Printheads and Related Methods - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18537589 titled 'Label, Peeling, Universal Printheads and Related Methods
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a printer with a peeler assembly that can peel media from a backing, with the ability to switch between peeling and non-peeling positions. The printer includes a sensor to detect the position of the peeler assembly and a communication interface to transmit this information to another component.
- Printer with peeler assembly for peeling media from backing
- Sensor to detect position of peeler assembly
- Communication interface to transmit position information to secondary component
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in printing applications where media needs to be peeled from a backing, such as in label printing or sticker production.
Problems Solved
The printer simplifies the process of peeling media from a backing, reducing the need for manual intervention and improving efficiency in printing tasks.
Benefits
- Increased automation in printing processes - Improved accuracy and consistency in peeling media - Enhanced overall efficiency in printing operations
Potential Commercial Applications
"Automated Media Peeling Technology in Printing Applications"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to printers with peeler assemblies for media handling, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the sensor accurately detect the position of the peeler assembly?
The patent application does not detail the specific technology or mechanism used by the sensor to determine the position of the peeler assembly.
What types of secondary components can receive the position information from the printer?
The patent application does not specify the range of secondary components that can utilize the position information transmitted by the printer.
Original Abstract Submitted
An example disclosed printer configured to peel media from a backing, the printer having a peeler assembly that is engageable between a peeling position, wherein the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, wherein the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing. The printer further including a sensor configured to send a signal corresponding to a position of the peeler assembly. The printer further including a communication interface configured to receive the position of the peeler assembly from the sensor and configured to transmit the position of the peeler assembly to a secondary component.
