Printhead capping system and drain shaft arrangement

US10124616B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Memjet Technology Limited · IE

Inventors

• Mark Profaca · Chatswood, AU
• David Burke · Chatswood, AU
• Billy Sy · Chatswood, AU
• Gilbert Alemana · Chatswood, AU
• Christopher Hibbard · Sydney, AU
• Rommel Balala · Chatswood, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: May 1, 2017
• Grant date: Nov 13, 2018
• Expiry date: May 1, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B41J2202/20
• WIPO field: Textile and paper machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A printhead capping system includes: a mounting bracket having a fixed shaft; a cap assembly mounted on the mounting bracket; and an arm hingedly connected to the shaft, the arm moving the cap assembly between a capping position and a printing position. The shaft is a drain shaft for receiving fluid drained from the cap assembly.