18437630. PRINTING DEVICE INCLUDING HOUSING, COVER ATTACHABLE THERETO, AND HOLDER MOVING IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOVEMENT OF COVER simplified abstract (BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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PRINTING DEVICE INCLUDING HOUSING, COVER ATTACHABLE THERETO, AND HOLDER MOVING IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOVEMENT OF COVER

Organization Name

BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yuya Tagami of Nagoya (JP)

Shinji Ukai of Kiyosu (JP)

PRINTING DEVICE INCLUDING HOUSING, COVER ATTACHABLE THERETO, AND HOLDER MOVING IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOVEMENT OF COVER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18437630 titled 'PRINTING DEVICE INCLUDING HOUSING, COVER ATTACHABLE THERETO, AND HOLDER MOVING IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOVEMENT OF COVER

Simplified Explanation

The printing device described in the patent application includes a housing, a print head, a platen roller, a holder, and a cover. The holder is movable between a nip position and a non-nip position, while the cover is movable between a covering position and an engaged position. The holder moves from the non-nip position to the nip position in conjunction with movement of the cover from the covering position to the engaged position.

  • The printing device includes a housing with a cassette attaching opening for attaching a printing cassette containing a printing tape.
  • The holder can hold either the print head or the platen roller and is movable to nip or non-nip the printing tape.
  • The cover can cover the cassette attaching opening or engage with the housing, causing the holder to move accordingly.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in:

  • Label printing machines
  • Barcode printers
  • Receipt printers

Problems Solved

This technology solves issues related to:

  • Precise printing alignment
  • Easy cassette replacement
  • Efficient printing process

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Improved printing accuracy
  • Simplified maintenance
  • Enhanced productivity

Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology include:

  • Manufacturing industry
  • Retail sector
  • Logistics companies

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be:

  • Printers with manual cassette attachment mechanisms

Unanswered Questions

How does the movement of the cover trigger the holder to change positions?

The movement of the cover may be linked to a mechanical linkage system that is connected to the holder, causing it to move accordingly.

Are there any safety features in place to prevent accidents during the printing process?

Safety features such as sensors or emergency stop mechanisms may be incorporated into the printing device to prevent accidents.


Original Abstract Submitted

A printing device includes a housing, a print head, a platen roller, a holder, and a cover. The housing has a cassette attaching opening through which a printing cassette accommodating a printing tape is attachable to the housing. The holder holds one of the print head and the platen roller. The holder is movable between a nip position in which the print head and the platen roller nip the printing tape and a non-nip position in which the print head and the platen roller do not nip the printing tape. The cover is attachable to the housing. The cover is movable between a covering position to cover at least part of the cassette attaching opening and an engaged position to engage with the housing. The holder moves from the non-nip position to the nip position in conjunction with movement of the cover from the covering position to the engaged position.

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