Ink-jet recording apparatus
US7654656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17509
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A switching unit is provided near a tube for connecting an atmosphere communicating section of an ink cartridge to a charge tank. This switching unit comprises: a base; and a pressing mechanism arranged inside the base and capable of individually pressing tubes, so that the switching unit can apply the pressure from the charge tank and the tube pump selectively onto a plurality of the ink cartridges.
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