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Image recording apparatus

US11712900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 2021
Grant dateAug 1, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17596
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is an image recording apparatus including: a carriage configured to support a recording head that ejects a liquid to a recording medium and configured to perform reciprocating motion in the scanning direction; a liquid containing portion configured to contain liquid; a tube configured to connect the recording head and the liquid containing portion to supply liquid from the liquid containing portion to the recording head, the tube including a first section that extends in the scanning direction and a second section that extends in the scanning direction above the first section; and a support portion configured to support the first section and be secured to an apparatus main body, and in the support portion, a rotating member is provided below the second section at a position facing the second section.

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