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Directed flow drip bib for printhead with three point contact

US7901035B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2009
Grant dateMar 8, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J3/543
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drip bib for use with a printhead of an imaging device includes a plate having an upper surface having an upper edge, an intermediate surface angled with respect to the upper surface, and a lower edge. The intermediate surface includes a plurality of fastener openings. The lower edge includes a drip point projecting from the lower edge with remaining portions of the lower edge being upturned and angled downwardly from at least one end of the lower edge toward the drip point. A plurality of protrusions protrudes from a back side of the upper surface. The protrusions in the plurality of protrusions are spaced from each other and proximate the upper edge.

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