Print head sensing chamber circulation
US10099484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/12
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A print head has an ink slot and a sensing chamber having a first port connected to the fluid slot and a second port. The sensing chamber contains an ink level sensor. A recirculation passage extends from the fluid slot and is fluidly coupled to the second port. A fluid pump circulates fluid through the recirculation passage.
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