Ink jet module
US8408684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/1853
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A core module for an ink jet printer includes a housing and a connection manifold disposed on the housing and including a plurality of ports providing fluid communication into and out of the module. A plurality of components is disposed within the housing, including a filter module, an ink reservoir, and an ink circuit. The filter module includes a fluid filter disposed in a filter housing. The filter housing has an inlet and an outlet. The ink circuit is in fluid communication with the components and the ports, and includes fluid paths for conveying ink between the components. The filter module is connected to the connection manifold such that the filter housing inlet and outlet are each in fluid communication with one of the plurality of ports on the manifold.
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