Patent ID: 7168799
Filing Date: 2007-01-30
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. An imaging apparatus having a printhead carrier, said printhead carrier comprising: a body defining a receptacle for receiving a supply cartridge, said body including a front portion, and a rear portion spaced from said front portion, said rear portion having a latch opening; a cover having a first end and a second end, said first end being configured for pivotal attachment to said front portion of said body; a latch arm having a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end being attached to said cover, said distal end including a latch lip, said latch lip engaging said latch opening in said rear portion of said body when said cover is in a closed position; and a release mechanism coupled to said rear portion of said body, said release mechanism being pivotable between a latch position and a latch release position, said release mechanism including a cam for engaging said latch lip of said latch arm to force said latch lip out of said latch opening when said release mechanism is moved from said latch position to said latch release position.