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thimble print element [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
DEF

A plastic thimble-shaped element containing flat spokes with raised characters.

CONT

The thimble rotates, positioning the spokes so that the striking device can hit the spoke tip against the ribbon; this action imprints the character into the paper.

Key term(s)
  • thimble-shaped element

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
DEF

Élément d'impression, très semblable à la marguerite (ou roue d'impression), mais dont les aiguilles sont recourbées vers le haut, ce qui lui donne l'apparence d'une tulipe.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
DEF

Componente plástico en forma de dedal equipado de rayos planos con caracteres en relieve. Al girar el dedal [...] sitúa los rayos en forma tal que el martillo de impresión golpea el extremo del rayo contra la cinta, lográndose así la impresión del carácter en el papel.

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