Microwave energy ink drying system
US6425663B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/80
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A microwave ink drying apparatus for an ink jet printer includes a microwave applicator. The applicator may be attached to a movable print carriage. The applicator may further comprise a slot antenna. The slot antenna may be formed as a dual slot, with one portion of the slot coupled to a wave launching cavity, and the other portion of the slot coupled to an impedance matching cavity.
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