Inkjet recording apparatus and recording head
US8197026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inkjet recording apparatus is provided. The inkjet recording apparatus includes a recording head including a nozzle formation surface, the nozzle formation surface including a plurality of nozzles formed thereon for discharging ink to record an image on a recording medium conveyed to a position opposing the nozzle formation surface; a wiper blade configured to contact the nozzle formation surface to wipe the nozzle formation surface; and an introducing portion formed on a side surface of the recording head intersecting the nozzle formation surface, the introducing portion configured to introduce ink attached to the wiper blade or the nozzle formation surface to the side surface to hold the introduced ink at the side surface.
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