Strain relief for ink cartridge ink supply tube
US7216964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17509
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink jet cartridge for use in a continuous cartridge refill system has a top side, a front side, and a handle at the juncture therebetween. A flexible ink supply tube for connecting the cartridge with an ink reservoir extends through openings in the handle of the cartridge and is connected to a fitting on the top side of the cartridge which communicates the supply tube with the ink chamber of the cartridge. Routing of the tube through the handle provides strain relief for restraining the application of a pulling force on the tubing at the point of connection thereof with the coupling.
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