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Recording device

US8177354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 24, 2009
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/007
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A recording device includes: a first suction unit which has a support member for supporting a recording medium and a plurality of suction holes provided in the support member to support the recording medium under control that a second suction force of the suction holes not covered by the recording medium is restricted to be smaller than a first suction force of the suction holes covered by the recording medium; a recording head which performs recording on the recording medium supported by the first suction unit.

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