Electrically grounded conductive ESD shunt mechanism for fluid-ejection mechanism
US6921155B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17553
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid-ejection mechanism of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed that includes one or more electrical contacts and one or more electrically grounded electrostatic discharge (ESD) shunt mechanisms. The electrical contacts make contact with corresponding contacts of one or more fluid-ejection assemblies that are otherwise exposed. The ESD shunt mechanisms to protect the electrical contacts from ESD when the electrical contacts are exposed.
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