Capping structure
US5428381A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/14322
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Droplet ejectors having a plurality of droplet ejecting ports capable of ejecting ink droplets onto a recording medium and having a capping structure that alleviate debris contamination. The capping structure includes a plurality of openings, some of which allow ejected droplets to pass onto the recording medium. The capping structure is removably spaced above the remainder of the droplet ejector using spacers which mate with others openings in the capping structure.
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