Replaceable ink container having a separately attachable latch and method for assembling the container
US6431697B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/1752
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A replaceable ink container includes an ink container chassis for containing a quantity of ink and a latch separate from and attachable to the ink container chassis for securing the replaceable ink container to a receiving station of an inkjet printing system. The chassis further includes a receptacle for receiving the latch to attach the latch to the chassis. The container is assembled by inserting the latch into the receptacle.
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