Recording Head Inclination Adjustment Mechanism for Compact Printers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image forming apparatuses, such as inkjet printers, require large and cumbersome mechanisms to adjust the inclination of recording heads, making it time-consuming and labor-intensive to position them accurately without increasing the size of the apparatus.
Innovation Solution
A recording-head position adjustment mechanism comprising a first support and a second support, with an adjuster that moves the second support transversely to adjust the inclination of the recording head, allowing for precise positioning without enlarging the apparatus, utilizing a combination of grooved rollers and columnar rollers for support and guidance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a traditional adjustment mechanism is used to adjust recording head inclination, then positioning accuracy is improved, but device size increases and operation becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into a first support and a second support that can move independently relative to each other. The second support is separable from the first support, allowing the adjustment mechanism to be compact when not in use. This segmentation enables precise inclination adjustment without requiring a large continuous structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The second support is designed to be movable relative to the first support during adjustment, and then fixable at the adjusted position. This dynamic design allows the mechanism to transition between a compact state for storage/transport and an adjustable state for positioning, achieving both small size and positioning accuracy.
2Measurement precision
If a traditional adjustment mechanism is used to adjust recording head inclination, then positioning accuracy is improved, but operation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable second support can be quickly repositioned and fixed at the desired location using the adjuster, enabling rapid adjustment without complex manual manipulation. This dynamic design reduces adjustment time while maintaining positioning accuracy through the fixable connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjuster provides localized adjustment capability at the second support, allowing precise inclination control to be achieved through a simple, focused mechanism rather than a complex overall system. This local adjustment capability speeds up the operation while maintaining accuracy.
3Measurement precision
If a traditional adjustment mechanism is used to adjust recording head inclination, then positioning accuracy is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The separable design of the first and second supports simplifies operation by allowing the user to work with smaller, more manageable components. The second support can be independently adjusted and fixed, making the operation intuitive and easier to perform while achieving precise positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjuster provides a simple, localized control mechanism for adjusting the second support position. This focused adjustment interface improves ease of operation by providing direct, intuitive control over the recording head inclination without requiring complex manual manipulation of a large mechanism.
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AI summary
A recording-head position adjustment mechanism adjusts a position of a recording head. The recording-head position adjustment mechanism includes a first support, a second support, and an adjuster. The first support supports a first end of the recording head in a longitudinal direction of the recording head. The second support supports a second end of the recording head in the longitudinal direction. The adjuster moves the second support with respect to the first support in a transverse direction intersecting the longitudinal direction to adjust an inclination of the recording head.