EP0039170A2
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Copying apparatus
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1981-04-14
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2001-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A graphic engine in which a document reading array (3) and an array of marking elements (5) are supported on the same elongate support member (1). The support member (1) is scanned in a direction (6) orthogonal to the direction (12) of the document to be read (15) and the record-receiving member (15). The support member (1) is preferably supported by E-shaped resilient mounts (7) for axial oscillation to reduce the number of reading and marking elements required.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth H. Fischbeck
- 👤 Allen T. Wright
- 👤 Lee L. Bain
- 👤 Demetris E. Paraskevopoulos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:10
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J25/00; B41J25/001; B41J25/006; H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/024; H04N1/02418; H04N1/02427; H04N1/02463; H04N1/04; H04N1/19; H04N1/191; H04N1/192; H04N1/10; H04N1/1013; H04N1/1017; H04N1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A graphic engine characterised by an elongate support member (1) having thereon an array of reading elements (3) and an array of marking elements (5) and means (13) for axially oscillating said support member (1) in spaced relationship to both a document to be copied (15, 37) and a record-receiving member (11) and means (19, 23) for providing orthogonal relative movement between said support member (1) and both said document (15, 37) and said record-receiving member (11).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A graphic engine characterised by an elongate support member (1) having thereon an array of reading elements (3) and an array of marking elements (5) and means (13) for axially oscillating said support member (1) in spaced relationship to both a document to be copied (15, 37) and a record-receiving member (11) and means (19, 23) for providing orthogonal relative movement between said support member (1) and both said document (15, 37) and said record-receiving member (11).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The graphic engine of claim 1 including means for advancing said support member (1).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The graphic engine of claim 1 including means for advancing both said document (15) and said record-receiving member (11).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The graphic engine of any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein said marking elements (5) are drop-on-demand ink jets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The graphic engine of any of claims 1 to 4 wherein said means for axially oscillating the support member (1), includes a resilient mount (7) of E-shape, the outer limbs of which are secured to a frame, and the central limb of which is secured to the support member.
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