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Head unit, printing system and printing method

US12179493B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 2022
Grant dateDec 31, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/14491
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A head unit includes: a head having a nozzle surface spreading in a first direction and a second direction crossing the first direction, the nozzle surface having a nozzle row along the first direction; a tank fluidly connected to the head; a substrate electrically connected to the head; a casing containing the head, the tank and the substrate; and an edge member defining an opening through which a tube fluidly connectable to the tank and a wiring electrically connectable to the substrate pass, the edge member being detachably attachable with respect to the casing, wherein the edge member is attachable with respect to the casing selectively in a first state in which the opening faces in a third direction crossing the first direction and the second direction and a second state in which the opening faces in the first direction.

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