Ink container to separate unwanted particles from ink
US8556397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17563
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink container usable with an image forming apparatus having a carriage to transport the ink container in a reciprocating motion across a substrate and an ink ejector to eject the ink onto the substrate is included. The ink container includes a chamber configured to supply ink to the ink ejector of the image forming apparatus. The ink container also includes a separation member disposed within the chamber configured to separate unwanted particles from the ink in response to the reciprocating motion of the carriage and gravity, and to direct the ink downstream to the ink ejector.
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