Slidable wiping and capping service station for ink jet printer
US5801725A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16547
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A service station for an ink jet printer is provided with a base station and a sliding sled having both wipers and caps mounted thereon. Power for sled motion during wiping and capping is provided by the movement of the print carriage of the ink jet printer. Sled motion is guided by pins on the sled which engage slots on the base station. A plank holds the sled in a temporarily stationary position during wiping.
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