Blanket servicing utilizing rotatably mounted endless cleaning surfaces
US11163247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/1652
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an example of the disclosure, a blanket servicing system includes a rotatably mounted endless cleaning surface and a scraper. The endless cleaning surface is to have a first engagement with a blanket to obtain a layer of thermoplastic print agent from the blanket. The endless cleaning surface is to have a second engagement with the blanket to receive residue from the blanket onto the layer of thermoplastic print agent. The scraper is to scrape the endless cleaning surface to transfer the residue from the endless cleaning surface to a collection element.
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