Trap configured to collect ink particle contaminants in response to a cleaning flow
US8979242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/14419
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes an inkjet manifold with at least one ink supply port coupled to an ink supply and at least one ink delivery port. A flow path is between the ink supply and ink delivery ports, and the flow path includes a trap configured to collect particle contaminants in response to a pulsed cleaning flow and hold the particle contaminants during an operational flow.
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