Regulator assembly for modulating fluid pressure within an ink-jet printer
US6130694A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/05
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A regulator assembly is incorporated within an ink-jet pen for regulation of ink pressure within the pen. The regulator assembly comprises an ink delivery chamber and an ink control chamber wherein regulation of the ink pressure is effectuated by the response of a deformable diaphragm located within the ink control chamber, to ink pressure changes within the pen.
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