Printhead capping system with lateral cap movement

US9962971B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Memjet Technology Limited · IE

Inventors

• Mark Profaca · Chatswood, AU
• David Burke · Chatswood, AU
• Billy Sy · Chatswood, AU
• Gilbert Alemana · Chatswood, AU
• Christopher Hibbard · Sydney, AU
• Rommel Balala · Chatswood, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: May 1, 2017
• Grant date: May 8, 2018
• Expiry date: May 1, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B41J2202/20
• WIPO field: Textile and paper machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A printhead capping system includes: a fixed plate; first and second sliders slidably movable along the fixed plate; a mounting bracket having a cap assembly mounted thereon; and first and second arms interconnecting the mounting bracket and the respective first and second sliders. Movement of the first and second sliders towards each other causes lateral movement of the cap assembly away from the fixed plate, and movement of the first and second sliders away from each other causes lateral movement of the cap assembly towards the fixed plate.