Ink container, holder for ink container, ink jet recording apparatus having holder and mounting method for mounting ink container to holder
US6511167B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17596
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink container for containing ink to be supplied to a recording head, the ink container includes an ink container casing; an ink supplying portion provided in the ink container casing and constituting an opening for permitting supply of the ink to the recording head; and an inclined portion provided in a region of the casing which is above, in a use state of the ink container, the ink supplying portion on a side of the casing having the ink supplying portion, the inclined portion being inclined toward inside of the casing.
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