Alignment indicator for registration system
OwnerRichard C. Hoffman, JR., Andrew L. Oleson +2inventors
InventorsRichard C. Hoffman, JR., Andrew L. Oleson, Keith R. Falk, Darek Tkacz
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Abstract
An indicator system is provided for ensuring proper registration of a frame. A plurality of stops for a registration system are electrically coupled to each other. When contact is made with a metal frame, a circuit is created and an indicator coupled to the circuit, such as a light, can be activated to show such contact.
Claims20
An indicator system for registering a frame on a pallet for use in a printing apparatus comprising:
- a pallet support formed from a non-conductive material having a top surface and a lower surface;
- a first stop connected to one end of the support, the first stop extending upward from the top surface of the support;
- a second stop connected to a second end of the support, the second stop extending upward from the top surface of the support;
- a conductive element connecting the first stop and second stop;
- and,
- a first indicator coupled to the second stop.
An indicator system for ensuring proper registration comprising:
- a plurality of stops electrically coupled to each other, each stop including a contacting surface for contacting a frame;
- and,
- a first indicator electrically coupled to the stops wherein the first indicator is activated when a complete circuit is made with at least two of the stops and a frame.
A printing apparatus having an indicator system for registering a frame comprising:
- a support surface for receiving a frame;
- a first stop connected to the support surface;
- a second stop connected to the support surface, the second stop electrically coupled to the first stop;
- and,
- a first indicator electrically coupled to the first stop and second stop wherein the indicator is activated when a circuit is created between the first stop, the second stop and a frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.