Liquid ejecting apparatus
US9375933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/1721
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A liquid ejecting apparatus is provided with a liquid ejecting unit capable of ejecting liquid, a plurality of liquid holding portions capable of holding the liquid that is discharged from the liquid ejecting unit, and a suction mechanism which is connected to the plurality of liquid holding portions. The liquid holding portion includes a liquid reception portion which receives the liquid that is discharged from the liquid ejecting unit, a liquid reservoir portion capable of storing the liquid further down in a vertical direction than the liquid reception portion, and an atmosphere communicating portion which communicates the liquid reservoir portion with the atmosphere.
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