Ink treatment apparatus and method
US12344005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/393
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink treatment apparatus and method are provided. The ink treatment apparatus includes: a reservoir storing ink; a head module ejecting the ink; a first control valve controlling a flow of the ink; a plurality of fluid transfer lines installed between the reservoir and the head module and having the ink flow therein; a pump installed in the fluid transfer lines to pump the ink; a flow rate measurement module installed in the fluid transfer line, the flow rate measurement module measuring a flow rate of the ink in accordance with the flow of the ink and providing ink flow rate information that is information regarding the flow rate of the ink; and a control module controlling a circulation ratio of the ink between the fluid transfer lines by controlling the pump and the first control valve based on the ink flow rate information.
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