Ink supply unit and recorder
US5821965A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17559
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Considering the differential pressure .DELTA.P between pressures applied to both faces of a meniscus formation member, the differential pressure .DELTA.P becomes the maximum when an ink supply unit is left standing with the meniscus formation member placed upward. At this time, water head PH of ink attempting to fall due to gravity is applied to the inner face of the meniscus formation member in the same direction as negative pressure PR of a capillary member. Thus, the differential pressure .DELTA.P becomes .DELTA.P=PR+PH. The bubble point pressure PB of the meniscus formation member is set greater than the maximum value of the differential pressure, .DELTA.P=PR+PH, whereby air does not enter an ink tank through the meniscus formation member.
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