Printhead module support
AssigneeSilverbrook Research Pty Ltd
InventorKia Silverbrook
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
The present invention relates to a support for supporting a plurality of printhead modules for a printhead. The support comprises an elongate chassis and a plurality of printhead module engagement arrangements located along the length of the chassis. Each printhead module engagement arrangement is suitable for engaging with a respective printhead module. There is also provided a plurality of movement arrangements for each moving a respective engagement arrangement along the length of the chassis. The present invention also relates to a printhead comprising the support.
Claims6
A support for supporting a plurality of printhead modules for a printhead, the support comprising:
- an elongate chassis;
- a plurality of printhead module engagement arrangements located along the length of the chassis and for engaging with a respective printhead module;
- and
- a plurality of movement arrangements for each moving a respective engagement arrangement, and thereby the respective engaged printhead module, along the length of the chassis, each movement arrangement comprising a plurality of arms connecting the engagement arrangement to the chassis, and a lever fulcrumed against the chassis operable to move the engagement arrangement along the chassis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.