Wiping device for inkjet printers
US8398205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16547
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wiping device for an inkjet printer includes a wiper mount moveable between a wiping position and a non-wiping position. A slider coupled to the wiper mount, translates between a retracted position and a deployed position. A first translation of the slider to the deployed position causes the wiper mount to move into the wiping position. A trigger, operable between a cocked position and an un-cocked position is coupled to the slider. In the cocked position, the trigger locks the wiper mount in the wiping position. When actuated, the trigger moves to the un-cocked position and the wiper mount moves to the non-wiping position. The wiping device includes logic to control the actuation and non-actuation of trigger.
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