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Container for ink jet head and recovering method of ink jet head using container

US5231416A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1991
Grant dateJul 27, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17533
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container for an ink jet head having a discharge opening therein includes an openable containing member for containing the ink jet head and permitting removal of the ink jet head when opened, and a discharge recovery member for discharging ink from the discharge opening of the ink jet head in response to removing the ink jet head from the container, in response to opening the openable containing member, or in response to pressing against a wall of the container member.

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