Integrated inkjet module for scalable printer

US10647137B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Memjet Technology Limited · IE

Inventor

• Mark Profaca · Chatswood, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 18, 2018
• Grant date: May 12, 2020
• Expiry date: Oct 18, 2038

Classification

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

Abstract

An integrated inkjet module for a scalable inkjet printer includes: first and second opposite end brackets; a print module asymmetrically positioned between the end brackets; and a maintenance module for maintaining an inkjet printhead of the print module. The maintenance module includes a frame fixedly mounted between the end brackets having a longer leg extending along one side of the print module and a shorter leg positioned between a first end of the print module and the first end bracket. The print module is slidably liftable relative to the end brackets, the longer leg includes a laterally extendible capper for capping the printhead and the shorter leg includes a longitudinally movable wiper carriage for wiping the printhead.