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Apparatus and method for cleaning a recording material conveying member using blade member and ink absorber

US6499841B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2000
Grant dateDec 31, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2301/531
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus and method for removing a recording ink from a surface of a recording material conveying belt of a recording apparatus. The method includes the steps of contacting a blade member to a surface of the recording material conveying belt and contacting an ink absorber member to a surface of the recording material conveying belt, thus removing from the belt surface an improper discharge of recording ink.

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