Absorber mounted in an ink tank and process for manufacturing this tank
US6334674B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/17589
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink absorber is housed inside a housing of an ink tank and is capable of retaining ink. The ink absorber has an outer surface equal to or corresponding to a shape of an internal surface of the housing and is made of a fiber material obtained by compressing a fiber body and thermally molding at least a surface thereof. An ink tank is comprised of the ink absorber and the housing. An ink jet cartridge is comprised of the ink tank and a print head. The ink absorber has an outer surface equal to or corresponding to a shape of an internal surface of the housing before being inserted into the housing. The ink absorber comprises a fiber material, and is formed by compressing a fiber body and thermally molding at least a surface thereof.
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