发明名称 |
PORTABLE PRINTER WITH ASYMMETRICALLY-DAMPED MEDIA CENTERING |
摘要 |
A portable printer having improved ergonomic and operational characteristics. The printer includes an asymmetrically-damped media centering mechanism having first and second media support members moveable along a common longitudinal axis and configured to grasp roll media. The media support members are coupled to a reciprocal movement mechanism configured to translate a longitudinal movement of the first media support member into a corresponding opposite longitudinal movement of the second media support member. A pivoting arm is coupled to the reciprocal movement mechanism. The pivoting arm pivots to a first position when the first and second media support members are moved closer to each other, which causes a damping gear to engage the reciprocal movement mechanism, thereby damping the grasping motion of the media support members and providing an improved user experience. The printer facilitates one-handed operation, including one-handed loading and unloading of media, enabling its use in a variety of environments. |
申请公布号 |
EP2536571(A4) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.07.27 |
申请号 |
EP20100846287 |
申请日期 |
2010.10.14 |
申请人 |
DATAMAX-O'NEIL CORPORATION |
发明人 |
KOKAWA, NAOKI;HEATON, GUY M.;GUNDLACH, CHAD M. |
分类号 |
B41J15/00;B41F19/00;B41J3/407;B41J11/70;B65H19/12 |
主分类号 |
B41J15/00 |
代理机构 |
|
代理人 |
|
主权项 |
|
地址 |
|