18477510. RECORDING DEVICE simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
RECORDING DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yusuke Saito of YAMAGATA-MURA (JP)
Kenichiro Kaneko of OKAYA-SHI (JP)
Masaki Kobayashi of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
RECORDING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18477510 titled 'RECORDING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The recording device described in the patent application includes an elongated member and a housing section. The housing section houses the elongated member and consists of a fixed end, a moving end, and an elongated variable section. A curved portion, where the variable section is folded back, moves along with the carriage. A film member with flexibility is placed between the elongated member and the housing section in the height direction of the housing section. The coefficient of friction between the film member and the elongated member is smaller than the coefficient of friction between the housing section and the elongated member.
- Elongated member and housing section are key components of the recording device.
- The film member with flexibility is placed between the elongated member and housing section.
- The coefficient of friction between the film member and the elongated member is smaller than between the housing section and the elongated member.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in:
- Recording devices
- Surveillance systems
- Medical imaging equipment
Problems Solved
This technology helps in:
- Smoother movement of the carriage
- Reducing friction between components
- Enhancing the overall performance of the recording device
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved durability of the recording device
- Enhanced accuracy in recording
- Reduced wear and tear on components
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in:
- Manufacturing of recording devices
- Integration into surveillance systems
- Medical equipment production
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of lubricants to reduce friction between moving parts in recording devices.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the cost of manufacturing recording devices?
The cost implications of implementing this technology in recording devices are not addressed in the patent application.
What are the environmental implications of using this technology in recording devices?
The environmental impact of using this technology, such as the materials used in the film member, is not discussed in the patent application.
Original Abstract Submitted
The recording device includes an elongated member and a housing section . The housing section 60 houses the elongated member , and has a fixed end , a moving end, and an elongated variable section. A curved portion, which is a portion where the variable section is folded back on the way, moves following the movement of the carriage. In the height direction HD of the housing section , film member having flexibility is disposed between the elongated member and the housing section . A coefficient of friction between the film member and the elongated member is smaller than a coefficient of friction between the housing section and the elongated member