Cleaning system for cleaning ink residue from a sensor
US6533377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16579
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cleaning system is provided for cleaning ink residue from a sensor in a printing mechanism which deposits ink on the sensor, which comprises a scraper member having a head which, through relative motion of the head and sensor, gathers ink residue from the sensor; a flexible member having plural cleaning segments which, through relative motion and engagement of the flexible member and the head, flexes and collects ink residue from the head with the cleaning segments; wherein the flexible member comprises first and second springs, the first spring comprises a coil spring defining an interior space; and the second spring comprises a coil spring located in the interior space of the first spring.
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