Inkjet printer with cleaning means
US6511152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J15/048
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inkjet printer includes an endless belt to convey a fabric to be stuck onto the surface thereof, an inkjet head for ejecting ink onto the fabric, and a cleaning device for washing the surface of the endless belt after removal of the fabric therefrom. The cleaning device has a cleaning brush moving back and forth for brushing the endless belt in the direction at right angles to that of the movement of the endless belt, a nozzle for supply a cleaning solution to the cleaning brush, and a suction nozzle for sucking residues left on the surface of the endless belt, such as ink, cleaning water, fluff and yarn waste, after the washing thereof for removal of the residues. The inkjet printer can be made compact, and cost and maintenance can be improved.
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