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Apparatus for connecting and disconnecting a motor and a print element by pivoting a ribbon cartridge
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1979-06-29
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Granted: 1982-05-18
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Expires: 1999-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A method of, and apparatus for, engaging and disengaging a selection motor drive hub and a daisy wheel print element. Included therein and utilized therefor are means for permitting a pivoting of a ribbon cartridge and means for connecting the ribbon cartridge to a selection motor. The motor and cartridge are connected such that upon a pivoting of the ribbon cartridge for (1) a print element change, the hub is translated out of engagement with the print element, and (2) continued printing, the hub is translated into engagement with the print element.
Inventors
- 👤 Adolph B. Habich
- 👤 Ronald E. Hunt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:31
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J1/00; B41J1/22; B41J1/24; B41J1/243; B41J35/00; B41J35/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
Apparatus for engaging and disengaging a selection motor drive hub and a daisy wheel print element upon pivoting of a ribbon cartridge during a print element chage operation, for printer servicing, etc., said apparatus comprising in combination: (a) means for supporting said ribbon cartridge for pivoting between positions such that an included ribbon is (1) out of interfering relationship with said print element, and (2) in printing relationship with said print element; (b) means for supporting said means for supporting said ribbon cartridge and a selection motor having said hub connected thereto for independent translation in the same direction toward and away from said print element, said selection motor being translatable for causing engagement and disengagement of said hub and said print element; and (c) means for connecting said selection motor and said ribbon cartridge for causing said hub to be translated toward and away from said print element upon a pivoting of said ribbon cartridge for positioning said ribbon in printing relationship and non-interfering relationship with said print element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
Apparatus for engaging and disengaging a selection motor drive hub and a daisy wheel print element upon pivoting of a ribbon cartridge during a print element chage operation, for printer servicing, etc., said apparatus comprising in combination: (a) means for supporting said ribbon cartridge for pivoting between positions such that an included ribbon is (1) out of interfering relationship with said print element, and (2) in printing relationship with said print element; (b) means for supporting said means for supporting said ribbon cartridge and a selection motor having said hub connected thereto for independent translation in the same direction toward and away from said print element, said selection motor being translatable for causing engagement and disengagement of said hub and said print element; and (c) means for connecting said selection motor and said ribbon cartridge for causing said hub to be translated toward and away from said print element upon a pivoting of said ribbon cartridge for positioning said ribbon in printing relationship and non-interfering relationship with said print element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including a projection associated with said ribbon cartridge supporting means and past which said connecting means extends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 including cam means associated with said ribbon cartridge and past which said connecting means extends for causing disengagement of said hub and said print element when said ribbon cartridge is pivoted to position said ribbon in non-interfering relationship with said print element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 including means connected to said connecting means for adjusting the extent of translation of said selection motor upon a pivoting of said ribbon cartridge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus for causing engagement and disengagement of a selection motor and a print element upon a pivoting of a ribbon cartridge, said apparatus comprising: (a) a cable connected to said ribbon cartridge and said selection motor; and (b) a cam means connected to said ribbon cartridge and past which said cable extends when said selection motor and said print element are not in engagement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus for causing engagement and disengagement of a selection motor and a print element upon a pivoting of a ribbon cartridge, said apparatus comprising: (a) a cable connected to said ribbon cartridge and said selection motor; and (b) a cam means connected to said ribbon cartridge and past which said cable extends when said selection motor and said print element are not in engagement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 including a projecting means for maintaining said cable away from said cam means when said print element and said selection motor are in engagement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 6 including means for adjusting said selection motor relative to a platen.
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