Ink container configured to establish reliable fluidic connection to a receiving station
US6916088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17523
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a replaceable ink container for providing ink to an inkjet printing system. The inkjet printing system is of the type having a receiving station for receiving the replaceable ink container. The receiving station has a fluid inlet and a sealing structure. The replaceable ink container includes a reservoir defining a fluid outlet and a sealing surface proximate the fluid outlet. The replaceable ink container also includes a sealing material contained within the reservoir for wetting the sealing surface to seal defects between the sealing surface and the sealing structure.
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