Snout-encompassing capping system for inkjet printheads
US6540323B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16511
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention includes as one embodiment a capping station for a fluid ejection device having a snout feature, the capping station comprising a cap with a rigid body and a gland seal disposed around an inner perimeter of a cavity defined by the rigid body for resiliently receiving side portions of the snout feature of the fluid ejection device to create a seal with the fluid ejection device.
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