18626909. PLATEN, PRINTING DEVICE simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
PLATEN, PRINTING DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Satoru Miyamoto of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
Yusuke Kato of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
Yutaka Nagashima of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
Nobuaki Sakai of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
PLATEN, PRINTING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18626909 titled 'PLATEN, PRINTING DEVICE
The abstract of this patent application describes a platen that includes a support section for a printing area, a base section fixed to the support section, a moving section that moves relative to the base section, and a guide section that guides the movement of the moving section without protruding from the outer shape of the base section.
- Support section for printing area of a medium
- Base section fixed to support section
- Moving section that moves relative to base section
- Guide section that guides movement without protruding from base section
- Innovative design that integrates guide section seamlessly into base and moving sections
Potential Applications: - Printing industry - Manufacturing processes - Robotics
Problems Solved: - Improved precision in printing - Enhanced efficiency in manufacturing processes - Smoother movement in robotics applications
Benefits: - Increased accuracy - Higher productivity - Reduced maintenance needs
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Platen Technology for Enhanced Printing and Manufacturing" This technology can be used in various industries such as printing, manufacturing, and robotics to improve precision, efficiency, and overall performance. The market implications include increased demand for high-tech equipment in these sectors.
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of platen design, printing technology, and robotics to explore existing solutions and innovations related to this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in platen technology, printing industry trends, and robotics applications to leverage the full potential of this innovative design.
Questions about Platen Technology: 1. How does the integration of the guide section into the base and moving sections improve the overall functionality of the platen? 2. What are the specific industries that can benefit the most from this advanced platen technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
A platen includes a support section configured to support a printing area of a medium; a base section fixed to the support section; a moving section configured to move relative to the base section; and a guide section configured to guide the movement of the moving section, wherein the guide section is incorporated so as to not protrude from the outer shape of the base section and the moving section.