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Mount for a consumable electrode matrix printer
Assignee: TA Triumph-Adler GmbH
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Filing: 1977-09-20
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Granted: 1979-01-30
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Expires: 1997-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A mount for a consumable electrode printer comprises a member which slidably receives an array of consumable electrodes which are biased to a printing position, a clamp for gripping the electrodes to prevent the sliding thereof, and a release for the clamp to allow the biased electrodes to advance to a printing position.
Inventors
- 👤 Otto Krauss
- 👤 Josef Lendl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:17
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J2/00; B41J2/385; B41J2/425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
In combination in a mount for a consumable electrode printer, at least one consumable electrode, first means comprising a resilient member for slidably receiving said consumable electrode, biasing means for said consumable electrode, clamp means engaging opposite sides of said resilient member for gripping said electrode to prevent the sliding thereof, and second means for relaxing said gripping means whereby said biasing means advances said electrode to a printing position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
In combination in a mount for a consumable electrode printer, at least one consumable electrode, first means comprising a resilient member for slidably receiving said consumable electrode, biasing means for said consumable electrode, clamp means engaging opposite sides of said resilient member for gripping said electrode to prevent the sliding thereof, and second means for relaxing said gripping means whereby said biasing means advances said electrode to a printing position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 1, said clamp comprising a pair of jaws, a pivot securing said jaws one to the other, and resilient biasing means for biasing said clamp to grip said resilient member, and further including a jaw spreader member and means for causing said spreader member to spread apart the jaws of said clamp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising a first array of electrodes, a second array of electrodes, means for isolating said first array from said second array, a housing, passages in said housing for passage of said electrode arrays therethrough, and attachment means for attaching one end of each of said electrodes to said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 3, said means for causing the spreader member to spread apart the jaws of the clamp comprising a spreader arm, a camming surface, and means for engaging said spreader arm with said camming surface, whereby said spreader rotates against said jaws to release the clamp from said resilient mount.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
122 words
The method of adjusting a consumable electrode to a printing position, the method comprising the steps of: (a) positioning an electrode within a housing for sliding motion, (b) clamping said electrode to prevent sliding thereof, (c) biasing said electrode to slide, (d) translating said housing from the beginning of a print line to the end of a print line, (e) returning said housing to the beginning of a print line and reaching a release position, said release position being at the beginning of said print line, (f) releasing said clamping at said release position to allow said electrode to slide, (g) resuming said clamping and translating said housing from the beginning of a print line to the end of a print line.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
122 words
The method of adjusting a consumable electrode to a printing position, the method comprising the steps of: (a) positioning an electrode within a housing for sliding motion, (b) clamping said electrode to prevent sliding thereof, (c) biasing said electrode to slide, (d) translating said housing from the beginning of a print line to the end of a print line, (e) returning said housing to the beginning of a print line and reaching a release position, said release position being at the beginning of said print line, (f) releasing said clamping at said release position to allow said electrode to slide, (g) resuming said clamping and translating said housing from the beginning of a print line to the end of a print line.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-01-29 | 1982-07-31 | 1983-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-29 | 1986-07-31 | 1987-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-29 | 1990-07-31 | 1991-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |