Typewriting machines – Typing by other than type-face or type-die – Thermal
Patent
1991-09-04
1992-08-04
Burr, Edgar S.
Typewriting machines
Typing by other than type-face or type-die
Thermal
101 35, 271197, 1986891, 198811, 400 29, B41J 02315, B41J 1968, B41F 1724
Patent
active
051353172
ABSTRACT:
Accordingly, an apparatus has been provided for printing identifying indicia on a work product. The apparatus includes a print mechanism and a transport for imparting relative motion between the work product and the print mechanism. The work product and the print mechanism are positioned in close proximity to one another. A control is provided for causing the print mechanism to print predetermined identifying information on the work product when the work product and the print mechanism reach a desired location as they move with respect to each other. In the preferred embodiment the print mechanism has a fixed print electrode with a moving resistive ribbon associated therewith. A track is provided for supporting the work product on air bearings. A moving vacuum belt moves the work product along the track and thereby moves the work product with respect to both the print electrode and the ribbon.
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Greenwood Peter J.
Kish Stephen J.
Lambright Julius J.
Luneau Arthur
Burr Edgar S.
Funk Stephen R.
Huberfeld Harold
International Business Machines - Corporation
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