Carriage and recording apparatus
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United States of America Patent
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Feb 18, 2003
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N/A
app pub date -
Aug 17, 2000
filing date -
Aug 20, 1999
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The invention provides a carriage for a recording apparatus, comprising a head mounting portion on which a head cartridge is detachably mounted, a connector portion to be electrically connected with the head cartridge, an operating portion for rendering the head cartridge attachable to or detachable from the head mounting portion, wherein when rotated in a first direction, the operating portion fixes the head cartridge mounted on the head mounting portion and electrically connects the connector portion, while when rotated in a second direction opposite to that in the fixing operation, the operating portion releases the electrical connection between the head cartridge and the connector portion, and a connector protecting member adapted to protect the connector portion and being linked with the rotation of the operating portion. When the operating portion is rotated in a direction rendering the head cartridge detachable or mountable, the connector portion moves to a position protecting the connector portion, while when the operating portion is rotated in a direction fixing the head cartridge, the connector portion moves to a position exposing the connector portion.
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