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Head tending system for purging and cleaning an ink jet print head

US4829318A · kind A · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1987
Grant dateMay 9, 1989
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17593
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A head tending system for purging and cleaning an ink jet print head includes a self-aligning purge nozzle which can float into positive engagement with a vent hole of the print head and a wiping roller of a non-circular contour about which a tape of wiping cloth passes.

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