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Ink container, ink-jet recording head, and ink-jet recording apparatus

US7261402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 2005
Grant dateAug 28, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17513
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink container for supplying ink to an ink-jet recording element. The ink container includes a container body, a gas liquid separator, and an exhaust chamber cover. The container body includes an ink chamber and an exhaust chamber through which air is exhausted from the ink chamber. The ink chamber is provided with an ink outlet and an ink inlet. The exhaust chamber is provided with a vent. The gas liquid separator is disposed between the ink chamber and the exhaust chamber. The exhaust chamber cover covers the exhaust chamber. When the outside temperature changes, rate of temperature change of the inner surface of the exhaust chamber cover is slower than that of the inner surface of the container body.

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