Apparatus for connecting and disconnecting a motor and a print element by pivoting a ribbon cartridge

Claim 1

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.