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Liquid-ejection head unit and image forming apparatus

US8366242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2010
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/20
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquid-ejection head unit includes a head, an electric-circuit board, electronic components, and a storage tank. The head includes a frame member and ejects droplets of liquid. The electronic components are mounted on the electric-circuit board and connected to the head. The storage tank stores liquid supplied to the head. The electric-circuit board is disposed between the frame member of the head and the storage tank to form a single multi-layered structure. The electronic components of the electric-circuit board are accommodated in at least one of a first internal space defined by the frame member of the head and the electric-circuit board and a second internal space defined by the electric-circuit board and the storage tank.

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