Printer Pivot Mechanism for Adjustable Housing Angles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Printers lack a mechanism for adjustable mounting angles, which limits access for paper loading and removal, and internal access, especially in various mounting orientations such as table or wall installations.
Innovation Solution
A pivot mechanism with a pivot base, side walls, lever arms, and a locking pin system that allows the printer housing to pivot at predetermined angles, facilitated by a pull handle and biasing mechanism for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the printer housing is mounted in fixed positions (table or wall), then the mounting is simple and stable, but the access for paper loading and removal and internal access is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The printer housing is mounted on a pivot mechanism that allows it to rotate between a first position for table mounting and a second position for wall mounting. This dynamic positioning enables the housing to adapt to different mounting configurations, providing improved access for paper loading and removal while maintaining structural stability through the pivot connection and housing support structure.
2Ease of operation
If the printer housing is tilted to access internals, then internal access is improved, but the printer becomes unstable and unwanted movement occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot mechanism enables the printer housing to be tilted to a second position for accessing internals, while the housing support structure and pivot connection maintain stability by providing a controlled rotation axis and support points, preventing unwanted movement during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The printer is divided into separate components: the housing, the pivot mechanism, and the housing support structure. This segmentation allows the housing to be tilted for internal access while the support structure remains stable, as the pivot mechanism acts as an intermediate element that decouples the housing from the stable base structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mounting angles are provided, then viewing angle adjustability and access are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot mechanism provides a simple rotational joint that enables the printer housing to be positioned at multiple angles between the first position for table mounting and the second position for wall mounting. This dynamic rotation allows viewing angle adjustability and improved access without requiring a complex multi-position mechanism.
Data Source
AI summary
A pivot mechanism for a printer is provided, the pivot mechanism comprising a pivot base and two oppositely disposed side walls extending perpendicular to the pivot base. An arched slot may be provided in each side wall. Each slot may have at least two notches, each notch defining different positions of the pivot mechanism. Two lever arms may be provided, each of the two lever arms comprising a first end and a second end, with a connecting rod connecting the first ends of the lever arms together. A locking pin may be disposed on the second end of each of the lever arms. Each of the locking pins may extend into a corresponding one of the slots and engage with a corresponding notch. A pivot rod extends through the lever arms and into or through the side walls. The printer housing is adapted to pivot on the pivot rod.