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  • Positioning apparatus installed inside a printer
    Patent number: 6953294
    Abstract: According to the claimed invention, a positioning apparatus is disclosed. The positioning apparatus comprises a motor and a Scotch yoke for controlling the position of a first printer part. The motor is for providing a rotational motion to the Scotch yoke. In response, part of the Scotch yoke moves in a linear fashion. As a result of the linear motion of the Scotch yoke, the position of the first printer part can be controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Hi-Touch Imaging Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chui-Chien Chiu, Kai-Min Chu