Guide for solid ink stick feed
US7066589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D11/00
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink stick for a phase change ink jet printer has a guide element formed in one portion of the ink stick body (such as the lower portion) for engaging a feed channel guide rail in a feed channel of a solid ink feed system of the printer. The guide element is substantially offset from the lateral center of gravity of the ink stick body. The guide element engages a feed channel guide rail in the printer. The feed channel guide rail is substantially narrower than the width of the feed channel. A second guide element is formed on the opposite side of the lateral center of gravity of the ink stick body. The second guide element engages a second feed channel guide rail in the feed channel.
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