Ink container comprising an ink pack and image forming apparatus incorporating the ink container
US8197045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/17516
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink container incorporatable in an image forming apparatus includes an ink pack formed by adhering perimeters of multiple flexible films together to contain ink therein, the ink pack having at least one hole formed in a perimeter thereof and a case to hold the ink pack therein, formed by fitting together multiple members. A first member of the multiple members has a projecting portion insertable into the at least one hole formed in the ink pack. A second member of the multiple members has a recessed portion with a slot shape arranged to which the projecting portion of the first member corresponds. The multiple member are fit together by slidably moving the projecting portion of the first member to the recessed portion of the second member in a longitudinal direction of the case.
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