Ink drop detector
US6550887B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16585
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for detecting ink droplets ejected from ink drop generators has a target holder and a conductive absorbent target supported by the target holder. The apparatus for detecting ink droplets also has standoffs extending from the target holder. The apparatus for detecting ink droplets further has an actuator for moving the target holder towards the ink drop generators such that the standoffs space the target from the ink drop generators.
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