发明名称 |
Media path director module |
摘要 |
A flexible media transport system includes a director element (230) having articulating tips (231,232,233) that provide access to selected media paths (211,212,213). The director element(s) can be incorporated into a director module (200). Multiple director modules can then be combined into a highly flexible and reconfigurable media transport system. By implementing the joints (J231-233) between the articulating tips (231-233) and the body of the director element such that a continuous surface is provided in the path of the flexible media, stubbing of the moving media can be avoided. The continuous-surface joint interface can be provided via flexible skins (539), monolithic articulating tip-director element structures, and preconfigured resilient plate structures, among others. <IMAGE> |
申请公布号 |
EP1544144(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2005.06.22 |
申请号 |
EP20040029711 |
申请日期 |
2004.12.15 |
申请人 |
PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED |
发明人 |
BIEGELSEN, DAVID K.;SWARTZ, LARS-ERIK;DUFF, DAVID G.;YIM, MARK H. |
分类号 |
B65H15/00;B65H29/58;B65H29/60 |
主分类号 |
B65H15/00 |
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