Recording apparatus and recording head
US11926164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/12
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A recording apparatus includes a recording head configured to discharge a liquid, a first liquid reservoir unit configured to store the liquid to be supplied to the recording head, a liquid supply port configured to supply the liquid stored in the first liquid reservoir unit into the recording head, a liquid supply path connecting the first liquid reservoir unit and the liquid supply port, a second reservoir unit, in the recording head, configured to store the liquid supplied from the liquid supply port, and a holding unit configured to hold the liquid supplied from the second reservoir unit, in the recording head, wherein the second reservoir unit includes an opening provided upward in a direction of a gravitational force with respect to the liquid supply port and is configured to supply the liquid to the holding unit, when the recording head is in a posture of performing recording.
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