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Tank unit, head system, ink supplying system, printing system and printing method

US12275251B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2022
Grant dateApr 15, 2025
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17566
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tank unit includes: a first bottom wall; a second bottom wall positioned above the first bottom wall and defining an opening penetrating in a vertical direction; a first side wall connected to the first and second bottom walls; a tank arranged on an upper surface of the first bottom wall; a liquid level sensor detecting a liquid level of ink inside the tank; a substrate electrically connected to the liquid level sensor; a first internal wiring having one end connected to the substrate; a first internal tube having one end connected to the tank; a first electric interface which is positioned inside the opening and to which the other end of the first internal wiring is connected; and a first fluidic interface positioned inside the opening, and to which the other end of the first internal tube is connected.

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