Patent ID: 6099177
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: B44B

Abstract:
An engraving head, for use with an engraving apparatus, said engraving head comprising:a body housing, adapted to be mounted to said engraving apparatus, having means for moving the engraving head in a plane which is parallel to an engraving surface of a work piece to be engraved;an engraving stylus, disposed at a given position with respect to said body housing, having a tip portion for forming recesses in said engraving surface; anda movement mechanism for moving said engraving stylus relative to said body housing along a direction as said tip portion approaches and recedes from said engraving surface, wherein said movement mechanism comprises:a movable body to limit positions of said engraving stylus, said movable comprising a structure to terminate the movement of said engraving stylus in a first direction at a first non-engraving position and to terminate the movement of said engraving stylus in a second direction at a second vibrating position at which said engraving stylus opposes and is in contact with the engraving surface.