Ink jet printer head assembly
US8360560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/14362
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A print head assembly for a continuous ink jet printer has an ink heater module, including a valve assembly, which can be independently attached to or detached from the print head assembly. The print head assembly may also have an ink droplet generator module which is independently replaceable and may have other independently replaceable modules. Fluid pathways for in and solvent in the modules are preferably in the form of manifolds having fluid conduits defined between opposing faces of members of the modules. The modular print head assembly is easily repaired and maintained and the number of connectors prone to fluid leakage is minimized by the manifolds.
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