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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 1988
Filed:
Jun. 10, 1987
Louis Sims, Spokane, WA (US);
Output Technology Corporation, Spokane, WA (US);
Abstract
A printer sound enclosure includes a perimeter wall defining a printer receiving compartment. A cover is positioned on the perimeter wall and is movable to permit access to the compartment for installing and operating a printer. An air duct is situated on the enclosure for open communication with an air vent on the printer housing. The air duct permits free passage of air for cooling purposes into or away from the printer housing. The air duct facilitates cooling of the printer components without requiring the use of an auxiliary fan on the enclosure. Sound reducing material is situated within the compartment and air duct to minimize sound emissions from the enclosure as the printer operates.