Ink developer unit, and sealing device usable with ink developer unit
US9250572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/10
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sealing device includes a base member configured to attach to an ink developer unit, a sealing member having a sealing surface configured to at least one of limit an unwanted flow of ink outside of the ink developer unit and conform to an outer surface of a respective roller, and a compliant member disposed between the base member and the sealing member such that the compliant member is configured to vary a sealing force along the sealing surface of the sealing member.
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