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Multi-path valve for printhead

US8636346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5Claims

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Assignee

Zamtec Ltd · IE

Inventors

Jeff Borra · San Diego, US
Ryan Root · San Diego, US
Jon Lucas · Tampa, US
Bob Mallory · San Diego, US
Robert Rosati · San Diego, US
Raul Perez · San Diego, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 16, 2011
Grant date	Jan 28, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 27, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/87338
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-path valve for a media width inkjet printhead, the printhead being connected to an ink source via a closed ink flow loop, the valve having a body, a first port on the body for connection to the ink source, a second port on the body for connection to the printhead, a third port on the body for connection to a bypass ink path which bypasses the printhead on the closed loop, a fourth port on the body for connection to a gas vent on the closed loop, a chamber within the body via which the first, second, third and fourth ports are able to be interconnected and a selection device for selectively establishing interconnection between the first, second, third and fourth ports to allow ink flow therebetween.

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