Printhead purge tray
US11498278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C64/245
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A three dimensional printing system, the system including: a printhead; and a removable tray comprising a reservoir, the tray located in a print bed of the three dimensional printing system such that liquid purged from the printhead is deposited in the reservoir, wherein prior to the system purging liquid from the printhead, the system confirms that the tray is in place using a sensor.
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