Patent · US Expired

Ink jet type image forming device

US6609791B1 · kind B1 · utility

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37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 2001
Grant dateAug 26, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/005
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Between adjacent pinch rollers 22, an auxiliary roller 44 is provided coaxially with the pinch rollers 22. A large diameter portion 44a of the auxiliary roller 44 presses down a recording medium on a platen 12. Between the auxiliary roller 44 and an image formation zone 41, there is provided a downstream sheet-pressing member 46. The large diameter portion 46a of the downstream sheet-pressing member 46 also presses down the recording medium against the platen 12.

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