Ink supply system
US7168794B2 · kind B2 · utility
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15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/367
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink supply system for feeding ink from an ink cartridge to an inkjet printer includes a dry-break valve system and two coupling elements. Preferably use is made of a hollow tappet rod as a coupling element. The valves in the system are automatically opened in a single action during coupling without introduction of air into the system. The system allows for a high volume ink flow and prevents leakage from the ink cartridge and the printer due to pressure changes.
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