Handling device for a replaceable consumable of a printhead service station of a printing device
US7210760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16547
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a handling device which comprises a lid, which may be arranged to cover at least partially a surface of a replaceable consumable of a printhead service station, engagement members for engaging the lid to the consumable, and a hand grip. The consumable may be replaced by engaging the handling device with the consumable while the latter is still in the service station, and removing the consumable from the service station with the handling device. The risk of getting ink on the user's hands when replacing a consumable is reduced.
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