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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 1997
Filed:
Oct. 13, 1994
Akira Nuita, Shizuoka, JP;
Tsutomu Fujiwara, Shizuoka, JP;
Hisao Suzuki, Shizuoka, JP;
Tsugio Narushima, Shizuoka, JP;
Akira Suzuki, Shizuoka, JP;
Mamoru Tago, Shizuoka, JP;
Eiichi Furuya, Shizuoka, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha TEC, Shizuoka, JP;
Abstract
The thermal head supporting device of the invention comprises a pair of positioning members disposed at both sides of a platen, a head press/release mechanism movable toward and away from the platen, and a head unit coupled with the head press/release mechanism. The positioning members are disposed coaxially with the platen. The head unit is formed of a head supporting member removably coupled to the head press/release mechanism with a predetermined play, a thermal head supported on the head supporting member and having a plurality of heating elements arranged in a straight line thereon and in confronting relationship with the platen, and a pair of engagement members attached to both sides of the thermal head adjustably for position, and each of the engagement members has a cutting formed therein allowing each positioning member to be removably fitted therein.