US4592669A
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Direct-recording printer and housing structure therefor
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1985-01-22
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Granted: 1986-06-03
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Expires: 2005-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A printer includes a printhead, a driven platen to advance the paper, which simultaneously provides counter-pressure to the printhead, and a paper-cutting bar which includes a cutting edge on which the paper can be cut. A paper compartment holds a paper supply, through which the platen is accessible for paper insertion. A cover plate or lid covers the paper compartment. In order to assure safe operation, the cutting edge of the paper-cutting bar is mounted outside of the most constricted space between the platen axle and the paper-cutting bar. The end of the paper-cutting bar includes the cutting edge thus covering the platen so that the end of the cover plate penetrates beneath or overlaps the specified end of the paper-cutting bar in the closed position. When moving from the closed position to the open position, a motion device causes the cover plate to be initially moved in a linear direction to clear the cutting bar and thereafter rotate around a rotary axle which is substantially parallel to the platen axle.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Lohse
- 👤 Johann Ramold
- 👤 Gerhard Klee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:45
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J15/00; B41J15/04; B41J11/00; B41J11/66; B41J11/70; B41J29/00; B41J29/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/20; Y10T225/23; Y10T225/238; Y10T225/252
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
252 words
A direct-recording printer comprising a printhead; a platen rotatably mounted on an axle and arranged proximate to said printhead for advancing a paper web past said printhead and for providing a counter pressure to said printhead; a paper-cutting bar including a cutting edge for cutting the paper web once it has passed said printhead; a paper storage compartment for holding a paper supply, said platen being accessible through said paper storage compartment for insertion of paper; a cover plate for said paper storage compartment mounted for movement between opened and closed positions, said cover plate having an L-shaped cross-section and having a first and second section angled with respect to each other; said cutting edge of said cutting bar being mounted exterior of a region defined by the closest distance between said platen axle and said paper cutting bar, said paper cutting bar including said cutting edge extending over said platen, said first section of said cover plate when in the closed position overlapping and extending beneath a predetermined portion of said paper cutting bar; first motion means for initially moving said cover plate linearly to clear said paper cutting bar when moving said cover plate to the open position; said first motion means being operatively connected to said cover plate, said second section thereby serving as an operation element for initiation of said linear motion; and second motion means for rotating said cover plate about an axis parallel to said platen axle after said cover plate has cleared said cutting bar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
252 words
A direct-recording printer comprising a printhead; a platen rotatably mounted on an axle and arranged proximate to said printhead for advancing a paper web past said printhead and for providing a counter pressure to said printhead; a paper-cutting bar including a cutting edge for cutting the paper web once it has passed said printhead; a paper storage compartment for holding a paper supply, said platen being accessible through said paper storage compartment for insertion of paper; a cover plate for said paper storage compartment mounted for movement between opened and closed positions, said cover plate having an L-shaped cross-section and having a first and second section angled with respect to each other; said cutting edge of said cutting bar being mounted exterior of a region defined by the closest distance between said platen axle and said paper cutting bar, said paper cutting bar including said cutting edge extending over said platen, said first section of said cover plate when in the closed position overlapping and extending beneath a predetermined portion of said paper cutting bar; first motion means for initially moving said cover plate linearly to clear said paper cutting bar when moving said cover plate to the open position; said first motion means being operatively connected to said cover plate, said second section thereby serving as an operation element for initiation of said linear motion; and second motion means for rotating said cover plate about an axis parallel to said platen axle after said cover plate has cleared said cutting bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A printer in accordance with claim 1, wherein in the closed position said first section of said cover plate and said paper-cutting bar are spaced from each other approximately 1 mm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A printer in accordance with claim 1, wherein said first section of said cover plate penetrates beneath said paper-cutting bar by a depth or approximately 2 mm. in the closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A printer in accordance with claim 1, wherein said paper-cutting bar is fixed-mounted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A printer in accordance with claim 1, wherein said first section is aligned substantially parallel to said paper cutting bar and said second section is substantially normal thereto, when said cover plate is in the closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A printer in accordance with claim 5, wherein said second motion means comprises a motion device acting on said second section of said cover plate which is opposite to said platen in order to perform a rotary motion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A printer in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a deflector provided between said paper supply and said platen to guide the paper.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A printer in accordance with claim 7, wherein said deflector is provided at one of its ends initially contacting the paper web with a rounded portion; and a spring-mounted brake plate acting on the paper at said rounded portion which serves as a counter piece for said brake plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A printer in accordance with claim 8, wherein said brake plate supports itself against said cover plate by means of a spring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A printer in accordance with claim 8, wherein said brake plate comprises a laminated spring one end of which is mounted on said cover plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A printer in accordance with claim 8, wherein said brake plate is arranged in the mid-section of and is narrower than the paper web.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A printer in accordance with claim 7, wherein said deflector is provided with a pivoting axle in the proximity of said platen, which is substantially parallel to said axle of said platen.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A printer in accordance with claim 1, wherein said deflector is provided with side retainers for aligning the paper web.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
44 words
A printer in accordance with claim 1, wherein said first motion means comprises a motion device which includes a curved plate which has a curved edge or cam surface and a tracking pin which abuts against and follows said curved edge or cam surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
A printer in accordance with claim 14, wherein said first motion device comprising a lever rod, which reduces the impact pressure of said printhead on the paper when said cover plate is moved manually.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
A printer in accordance with claim 1, further comprising mechanical coupling means for coupling said cover plate with said printhead to thereby offset said printhead from the platen with opening of said cover.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
A printer in accordance with claim 16, wherein said motion device comprising a spring, which facilitates motion away from the closed position and dampens entry into the open position of said cover plate.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
A printer in accordance with claim 17, wherein said spring comprises a laminated spring acting in the center of a rotary axle of said motion device.
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