Ink cartridge and recording device having ink cartridge detachably mounted therein
US9132655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink cartridge includes: a case; an ink accommodating unit; a moving body; a single detecting unit; and a storing unit. The ink accommodating unit is provided in the case and is configured to accommodate ink therein. The moving body is configured to move relative to the case. The single detecting unit is provided to the case and is configured to output a signal corresponding to a position of the moving body relative to the case. The storing unit is configured to store time length data indicative of a length of time to be taken by a value of the signal to change from a first prescribed value to a second prescribed value different from the first prescribed value.
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