PRINTER FRAME ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY

摘要

The base has locating receptacles to position the side frame members and interlocking flexure latches to snap-lock with corresponding locking surfaces. The interlocking flexure latches provide a bias to align the side frame members in a front-to-back direction and lateral alignment channels to prevent lateral displacement. The resilient cushions are positioned between the bottoms of the side frame members and the base member to urge the interlocking flexure latches and locking surfaces into secure engagement and to eliminate any clearances between the side frame members and the base member. The impact platen serves as a structural member of the frame and is positioned intermediately between two side frame members.