Service stations for handheld fluid jet apparatuses
US10166799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16514
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A service station for servicing a handheld jet dispensing apparatus includes a fluid jet cartridge carrying a composition and a camera for capturing an image of a surface includes a body having a docking portion that is sized to receive the jet dispensing apparatus. A servicing portion is located adjacent the docking portion. The servicing portion is configured to receive a servicing cassette and to position the servicing cassette for interaction with nozzles of fluid jet cartridge of the jet dispensing apparatus for a cartridge servicing operation. An actuator is configured to move the servicing cassette during the cartridge servicing operation relative to the fluid jet cartridge of the handheld treatment apparatus with the handheld treatment apparatus in the docking portion.
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