Pivotable PCB retension arrangement for inkjet cartridge cradle

Details Pivotable PCB retension arrangement for inkjet cartridge cradle Pivotable PCB retension arrangement for inkjet cartridge cradle

2008-11-26

2010-12-07

Nguyen, Thinh H (Department: 2861)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S050000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07845782

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a cradle for holding an ink cartridge within an inkjet printer. The cradle comprises a recess for receiving and releasably retaining the ink cartridge; an interface corresponding to an ink storage compartment of the ink cartridge; a pair of arms for receiving and retaining a PCB assembly containing a print engine, each of the arms adapted to engage with a first end of a corresponding tension spring; and a cover assembly pivotally attached to the cradle, the cover adapted to engage with a second end of the tension springs. The interface is provided on the cover assembly. The tension springs are engaged with the cover assembly and the PCB assembly such that movement of the cover assembly to an open position relieves a tension in the tension springs with respect to the PCB assembly, whereby the PCB assembly pivots away from corresponding electrical contacts of the inkjet printer.

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