Ink tank module, ink tank coupling member, and inkjet recording apparatus
US6402298B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17513
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink tank module used for an inkjet recording apparatus includes a plurality of ink tanks having substantially the same outside shape and integrated by being coupled together, wherein each of the plurality of ink tanks includes an ink accommodating section for accommodating ink and a supply port for supplying the ink to an inkjet recording head, the plurality of ink tanks are disposed so that the supply ports are disposed on the same surface and include a coupling member interposed therebetween and an annular film member for covering the plurality of ink tanks and the coupling member, and the ink tank module can integrally be mounted and dismounted on and from a holder on which the inkjet recording head is mounted. With this arrangement, since the ink tank module is arranged using the ink tanks, it is not necessary to separately design and manufacture an ink tank of a large capacity used for black ink which is consumed in a large amount, whereby the ink tank can be easily manufactured and the cost thereof can be reduced.
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