Cap actuation mechanism for capping ink jet printheads
US5257044A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16523
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cap actuation mechanism for placing a cap, movably mounted on a cap carriage of an ink jet printer maintenance station, into sealing engagement with the nozzle face of the printhead of the printer. The cap mechanism functioning in response to movement by the cap carriage which in turn is moved by printer's print cartridge carriage when it leaves a printing zone for servicing by the maintenance station.
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