Three position printhead wiper assembly
US8727485B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16544
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printhead wiper assembly includes an elongated member having a first and second wiper, a linkage, and an actuator. The linkage includes a clutch that enables the elongated member to move to a plurality of positions in response to the actuator activating a plurality of times. The sequence of positions enables first wiper and then the other wiper to contact the printhead face to remove purged ink from the face.
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