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Ink-jet apparatus

US8567921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 2011
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/12
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink-jet apparatus includes an ink supply flow path, an ink discharge flow path, and an ink flow path connecting them, in which piezoelectric elements are provided in the ink flow path having at least one turn part, the piezoelectric elements are arranged to be opposed to the ink flow path and are provided upstream of the turn part in the ink flow path and downstream of the turn part in the ink flow path, and a nozzle is provided between the piezoelectric element and the turn part in the ink flow path.

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