Patent ID: 6698855
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
An automatic spacing adjustment mechanism for a print cartridge receiving seat comprising:a frame member having an arcuate trench formed therein; a gear set including a first gear driven responsive to a feed drive motor, a second gear spaced from said first gear, and a third gear engaging said first gear, said third gear being displaceable between engaged and disengaged positions in a manner responsive to a transverse position of the print cartridge receiving seat, said third gear in said engaged position engaging said second gear; and, a lift unit engaged by said second gear for actuation responsive thereto, said lift unit including a pivotal rod supporting said print cartridge receiving seat and a driven component coupled to said pivotal rod, said driven component being guided in displacement between first and second positions by a protruding portion thereof slidably engaging said frame member arcuate trench, said pivotal rod maintaining said print cartridge receiving seat at respective low and high positions responsive to said driven component being disposed in said first and second positions.