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Mounting mechanism for liquid container and ink stirring method for ink cartridge

US12325243B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2022
Grant dateJun 10, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/17516
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a mounting mechanism for a liquid container capable of suppressing a damage of a mouthpiece and enabling efficient stirring, and there is provided an ink stirring method for an ink cartridge using the mechanism.The mounting mechanism for a liquid container includes: a holder portion that fixes a mouthpiece serving as an outlet of a liquid of a liquid container in which the liquid is contained and that holds the liquid container; a set portion that has a fitting part fitted to the mouthpiece and causing the liquid to flow out of the mouthpiece; a tube that communicates with the fitting part; and a main body that is connected to the set portion by using the tube, in which the set portion is movable with respect to the main body.

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