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Inkjet head support assembly

US8297736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

FFEI Limited · GB

Inventors

Martin Philip Gouch · Hertford, GB
Joseph Lathbury · Grafton, GB
Jag Pankhania · Grafton, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 20, 2010
Grant date	Oct 30, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 12, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB41J25/34
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inkjet head support assembly comprises a plurality of spaced apart carrier members mounted for relative movement along an elongate path, each carrier member including laterally offset first and second coupling positions. In use alternate inkjet heads are coupled at each of their ends between first coupling positions or between second coupling positions respectively of successive pairs of carrier members. At least one coupling position of each carrier member includes an adjustment mechanism to enable parts of inkjet heads coupled to the respective coupling positions of the same carrier member to be relatively aligned in the elongate direction.

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