Liquid passage forming member guiding device
US7540587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/175
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guiding device guides, in a main body of a liquid ejection apparatus, a flexible passage forming member having a passage therein in a predetermined routing direction while curving the passage forming member. The guiding device includes a holding member. The holding member is engaged with a curved section of the passage forming member, and holds the curved section in an undeformable manner in the apparatus main body. The holding member guides the passage forming member in the routing direction. Thus, the guiding device is capable of efficiently routing passage forming members while bending the members in a body of a liquid ejection apparatus.
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