Cap design for an inkjet print head with hand-held imaging element arrangement with integrated cleaning mechanism
US8128192B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/14459
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The hand-held printer includes a print module configured for multidirectional printing, a print head in communication with the print module. The print head includes a plurality of nozzle arrays and wherein the nozzles in each of the plurality of nozzle are disposed substantially equidistant from a reference point. The hand-held printer further includes a circular cap configured to rotatably cooperate with the print head, wherein the circular cap cooperates with the print head to define a seal when the circular cap is disposed in a closed position.
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