Inkjet recording apparatus
US10569550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16538
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inkjet recording apparatus includes a recording head including a discharge opening surface in which a discharge opening is arranged, a cap unit capable of being moved to a capping position to cover the discharge opening surface and to a retracted position not to cover the discharge opening surface, a cam mechanism configured to move the cap unit, and moving member configured to conduct a separation operation to move the cap unit from the capping position to the retracted position. The cam mechanism includes a first cam portion capable of being brought into contact with the moving member and a second cam portion capable of being brought into contact with the cap unit, and the separation operation is conducted by bringing the first cam portion and the moving member into contact with each other.
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