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Imaging apparatus having a biased platen

  • US 6,394,672 B1
  • Filed: 07/14/2000
  • Issued: 05/28/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An imaging apparatus, comprising:

  • a machine frame including a first side frame and a second side frame, said first side frame being spaced apart from said second side frame;

    a first plurality of platen mounting members which are spaced apart and extend from said first side frame;

    a second plurality of platen mounting members which are spaced apart and extend from said second side frame;

    a platen positioned to extend between said first side frame and said second side frame, said platen having a first end including a first plurality of engagement members and having a second end including a second plurality of engagement members; and

    a biasing assembly coupled to said machine frame, wherein said biasing assembly applies a biasing force to said platen to move said first plurality of engagement members into respective engagement with said first plurality of platen mounting members and to move said second plurality of engagement members into respective engagement with said second plurality of platen mounting members.

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