Incremental printing of symbolic information – Ink jet – Ejector mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-20
2009-11-03
Luu, Matthew (Department: 2861)
Incremental printing of symbolic information
Ink jet
Ejector mechanism
C347S022000, C347S050000, C347S086000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07611223
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a cradle unit for a print engine having an inkjet printhead and a PCB controller, the cradle unit configured to receive a cartridge unit having a printhead assembly of the print engine with a controller on a flex PCB. The cradle unit includes a cover assembly movable between a closed position, where the cartridge unit is mechanically secured in the cradle unit and the PCB controller of the print engine electrically contacts the flex PCB controller such that power and data signals can be transferred therebetween, and an open position where the electrical contact is broken and allows the cartridge unit to be removed from the cradle unit. The cradle unit also includes a maintenance drive assembly having a motor operatively connected to a maintenance gear and actuator arrangement and to a wiper gear and actuator arrangement, the maintenance drive assembly operated by the PCB.
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Berry Norman Michael
Hibbard Christopher
Jackson Garry Raymond
Mackey Paul Ian
Nakazawa Akira
Goldberg Brian J
Luu Matthew
Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd
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