Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240116302). PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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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 20240116302 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The apparatus described in the abstract is a mechanism for supporting and rotating a printhead for attachment and detachment.
- The support member holds the printhead in place.
- The rotating member allows for the printhead to be rotated to an open position for attachment or detachment.
- The shaft portion and shaft supporting portion facilitate the rotation of the rotating member.
- The structure regulates the displacement of the rotating member within a predetermined rotation range.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various printing devices where printheads need to be easily attached and detached for maintenance or replacement.
Problems Solved
This apparatus solves the problem of efficiently attaching and detaching printheads without the need for complex tools or mechanisms.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include easy maintenance of printing devices, quick replacement of printheads, and overall improved efficiency in printing operations.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be applied in commercial printing machines, 3D printers, and other devices that require printhead attachment and detachment.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar mechanisms used in industrial printers or 3D printers for printhead maintenance and replacement.
Unanswered Questions
How does this apparatus compare to existing printhead attachment mechanisms in terms of efficiency and ease of use?
This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing mechanisms, leaving the reader to wonder about the advantages of this new apparatus.
What materials are used in the construction of this apparatus, and how does that affect its durability and longevity?
The article does not mention the materials used in the apparatus, leaving a gap in understanding the potential lifespan and performance of the technology.
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.
