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US 11,332,333 B2Granted
Spring kicker element
AssigneeHewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
InventorsSeng San Koh, Fei Yuan Louisa Koh, Kok Chai Chong
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Abstract
A spring kicker element for a kicker unit within a print device is described. In one example, the spring kicker element is fitted onto the kicker unit. The spring kicker element comprises a planar extension extending radially from its base portion, such that when fitted, the planar extension extends away from the kicker unit.
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An imaging device comprising:
- a kicker unit pivotably attached within the imaging device, the kicker unit further comprising an arm radially extending from a center portion located about an axis, about which the kicker unit is to pivot;
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- a spring kicker element fitted onto the kicker unit, the spring kicker element comprising a planar extension extending radially away from the arm from a same point along the axis as the arm.
A print device comprising:
- a cam shaft;
- a kicker unit pivotably mounted on the cam shaft, the kicker unit further comprising an arm radially extending from a center portion located about an axis of the cam shaft, wherein the kicker unit is moveable between an engaging position and a non-engaging position;
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- a spring kicker element fitted onto the kicker unit, the spring kicker element comprising a planar extension extending radially away from the arm from a same point along the axis as the arm.
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A printer comprising:
- a kicker unit pivotable about an axis, the kicker unit further comprising an arm radially extending away from the axis;
- a spring kicker element comprising a series of planar walls and a planar extension, with the spring kicker element coupled to the kicker unit, wherein:
- the series of planar walls form a concave space complementary to the center portion of the kicker unit and removably couple the spring kicker element onto the kicker unit of the printer;
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- the planar extension extends radially from the clamping arrangement, wherein the planar extension is so oriented with respect to the clamping arrangement such that the planar extension extends away from kicker unit upon the spring kicker element being coupled with the kicker unit.
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