Inductive heater for a solid ink reservoir
US8770732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17593
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container for storing phase-change ink includes a housing that is comprised primarily of a thermally insulating material and an inductive heater element positioned within the housing. The inductive heater element is formed in a manner that increases the surface area of the heater and enables frozen ink in the vicinity of a reservoir outlet to melt quickly to enable printing operations.
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