EP 0082332 A2 19830629 - Dot matrix printer.
Title (en)
Dot matrix printer.
Title (de)
Punktmatrixdrucker.
Title (fr)
Imprimante matricielle par points.
Publication
Application
Priority
US 33309081 A 19811221
Abstract (en)
A dot matrix printer is described in which the dots are formed by impact at an intersection between an oblique raised ridge (2) on a platen (1) and a vertical ridge font member (4) borne by a moving belt (3). Moving belt (3) bears a plurality of font members each mounted on a flexible finger (13) which can be deflected out of the path of the moving belt by impact from a printer hammer mechanism (6). The platen (1) and the moving belt (3) are arranged parallely to and along a printing line. The platen may have a plurality of raised knife-edge ridges on its surface. By appropriate timing of hammer actuations, individual font members (4) may be caused to impact against the ridges on the platen. If the paper and a ribbon are interposed between the font members (4) and a knife-edge ridges (2) on the platen, a mark in the shape of the intersectional area between the font and the knife-edge ridge can be made.
IPC 1-7
IPC 8 full level
CPC (source: EP)
Designated contracting state (EPC)
DE FR GB
DOCDB simple family (publication)
EP 0082332 A2 19830629; EP 0082332 A3 19840418; EP 0082332 B1 19851016; DE 3266961 D1 19851121; JP S58107368 A 19830627; JP S6313836 B2 19880328
DOCDB simple family (application)
EP 82110818 A 19821123; DE 3266961 T 19821123; JP 18222582 A 19821019