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Liquid discharge apparatus

US11584143B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2021
Grant dateFeb 21, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41M7/009
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquid discharge apparatus includes a conveying part configured to convey a medium in a conveying direction. A discharge head is configured to discharge a droplet onto a medium carried by the conveying part. A heating part is arranged at the downstream of the discharge head and configured to heat a medium while contacting with the medium attached with a droplet discharged by the discharge head. The heating part is arranged at a position contacting with at least part of the droplet present on the surface of the medium.

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