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Systems for supplying heated air to printed ink

US8833924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateJul 5, 2012
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J29/377
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

System for supplying ink printed on a print medium comprises a heater to heat air, an impingement plate with a plurality of holes, and a blower for blowing heated air through the holes of the impingement plate onto the print medium. The impingement flux length in the system which may be defined as the length of the impingement plate through which heated air is blown, is adjustable.

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