Off-carrier tubing layout
US6739698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/175
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink jet printer includes a frame, at least one flexible ink tube and a trough connected to the frame. The trough has a longitudinal length oriented in a first direction and a planar ink tube receiving portion oriented at an acute angle from a vertical axis. At least a portion of the flexible ink tube is disposed along at least a portion of the planar ink tube receiving portion.
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