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Inkjet recording apparatus

US7234800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2005
Grant dateJun 26, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17523
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In an inkjet recording apparatus in which a single ink supply path for hermetically sealing an ink tank and a recording head from the atmosphere is formed by connecting the ink tank to first and second hollow needles. When the ink tank is detached, the flow path is sealed in association with mounting and dismounting of the ink tank, thereby leakage of ink to the outside of the apparatus is prevented.

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