Ink supply device for inkjet printer and inkjet printer
US8506060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/17576
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink supply device for an inkjet printer includes a sub-tank and a main tank. The sub-tank has an ink chamber to store liquid ink and is connected to a print head configured to eject the liquid ink via a head-side supply passage. The sub-tank has a plurality of supply holes which connect the ink chamber and the head-side supply passage. At least two of the plurality of supply holes have their openings on the ink chamber side formed at different heights. The main tank is connected to the sub-tank and contains the liquid ink to be supplied to the ink chamber.
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