EP1370419A4 - Capping mechanism for pen printhead - Google Patents

Capping mechanism for pen printhead

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Publication number
EP1370419A4
EP1370419A4 EP00971147A EP00971147A EP1370419A4 EP 1370419 A4 EP1370419 A4 EP 1370419A4 EP 00971147 A EP00971147 A EP 00971147A EP 00971147 A EP00971147 A EP 00971147A EP 1370419 A4 EP1370419 A4 EP 1370419A4
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EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
printhead
capping mechanism
ink
pen printhead
capping
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Application number
EP00971147A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1370419A1 (en
EP1370419B1 (en
Inventor
Kia Silverbrook
Tobin Allen King
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Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd
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Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd
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Priority claimed from PCT/AU2000/001284 external-priority patent/WO2002034533A1/en
Publication of EP1370419A1 publication Critical patent/EP1370419A1/en
Publication of EP1370419A4 publication Critical patent/EP1370419A4/en
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Publication of EP1370419B1 publication Critical patent/EP1370419B1/en
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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J3/00—Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed
    • B41J3/36—Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability, i.e. hand-held printers or laptop printers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
    • B41J2/005—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
    • B41J2/01—Ink jet
    • B41J2/135—Nozzles
    • B41J2/165—Prevention or detection of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
    • B41J2/005—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
    • B41J2/01—Ink jet
    • B41J2/135—Nozzles
    • B41J2/165—Prevention or detection of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
    • B41J2/16505—Caps, spittoons or covers for cleaning or preventing drying out
    • B41J2/16508—Caps, spittoons or covers for cleaning or preventing drying out connected with the printer frame
    • B41J2/16511—Constructions for cap positioning

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  • Ink Jet (AREA)
  • Pens And Brushes (AREA)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Apparatus (AREA)
  • Apparatus For Radiation Diagnosis (AREA)
  • Printers Characterized By Their Purpose (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention provides an ink ejection type printhead assembly including a capping device movable between an open position, in which the printhead may deposit ink on the surface, and a closed position, in which the capping blocks the printhead from depositing ink.
EP00971147A 2000-10-20 2000-10-20 Capping mechanism for pen printhead Expired - Lifetime EP1370419B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/AU2000/001284 WO2002034533A1 (en) 2000-10-20 2000-10-20 Capping mechanism for pen printhead

Publications (3)

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EP1370419A1 EP1370419A1 (en) 2003-12-17
EP1370419A4 true EP1370419A4 (en) 2006-07-19
EP1370419B1 EP1370419B1 (en) 2007-12-12

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EP00971147A Expired - Lifetime EP1370419B1 (en) 2000-10-20 2000-10-20 Capping mechanism for pen printhead

Country Status (9)

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EP (1) EP1370419B1 (en)
JP (1) JP3884709B2 (en)
KR (1) KR100552793B1 (en)
CN (1) CN1255282C (en)
AT (1) ATE380667T1 (en)
AU (2) AU2001210103B2 (en)
DE (1) DE60037460T2 (en)
IL (1) IL155463A0 (en)
ZA (1) ZA200303161B (en)

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7578591B2 (en) * 2006-09-14 2009-08-25 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Filing, identifying, validating, and servicing tip for fluid-ejection device

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4450454A (en) * 1980-11-20 1984-05-22 Epson Corporation Small size ink jet printer
US4458255A (en) * 1980-07-07 1984-07-03 Hewlett-Packard Company Apparatus for capping an ink jet print head
US6015211A (en) * 1996-06-21 2000-01-18 Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Portable printing device with shutter for covering print head

Family Cites Families (3)

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FR2713551B1 (en) * 1993-12-10 1997-10-24 Seiko Epson Corp Ink jet recording apparatus.
US5677715A (en) * 1994-12-06 1997-10-14 Xerox Corporation Pivoting cap actuating assembly for printheads
JPH10138464A (en) * 1996-11-13 1998-05-26 Brother Ind Ltd Printer

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4458255A (en) * 1980-07-07 1984-07-03 Hewlett-Packard Company Apparatus for capping an ink jet print head
US4450454A (en) * 1980-11-20 1984-05-22 Epson Corporation Small size ink jet printer
US6015211A (en) * 1996-06-21 2000-01-18 Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Portable printing device with shutter for covering print head

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KR20030053520A (en) 2003-06-28
EP1370419A1 (en) 2003-12-17
AU2005200087B2 (en) 2007-04-05
AU2001210103B2 (en) 2004-10-21
ZA200303161B (en) 2003-11-06
JP3884709B2 (en) 2007-02-21
DE60037460T2 (en) 2008-04-30
CN1255282C (en) 2006-05-10
DE60037460D1 (en) 2008-01-24
ATE380667T1 (en) 2007-12-15
CN1501863A (en) 2004-06-02
AU2005200087A1 (en) 2005-02-03
EP1370419B1 (en) 2007-12-12
KR100552793B1 (en) 2006-02-20
JP2004516165A (en) 2004-06-03
IL155463A0 (en) 2003-11-23

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