18139556. PRINTING APPARATUS AND PRINTHEAD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
PRINTING APPARATUS AND PRINTHEAD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
HIROMASA Tsutsumi of Kanagawa (JP)
HIDEAKI Matsumura of Tokyo (JP)
TSUYOSHI Saeki of Kanagawa (JP)
MINEYOSHI Tomie of Saitama (JP)
PRINTING APPARATUS AND PRINTHEAD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18139556 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS AND PRINTHEAD
Simplified Explanation
The printing apparatus described in the patent application includes a support member for a printhead, a connecting member for ink supply, a rotation member for changing the posture of the connecting member, and a biasing portion to maintain the connecting member in a specific posture.
- Support member for printhead
- Connecting member for ink introduction
- Rotation member for changing posture of connecting member
- Biasing portion to maintain connecting member in specific posture
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in various types of printing devices such as inkjet printers, 3D printers, and large format printers.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient ink supply to the printhead 2. Easy maintenance and replacement of ink cartridges 3. Improved printing quality and consistency
Benefits
1. Enhanced printing performance 2. Reduced downtime for ink refills 3. Simplified ink cartridge replacement process 4. Cost-effective printing solutions
Original Abstract Submitted
A printing apparatus includes a support member configured to support a printhead that performs printing by discharging ink to a print medium, a connecting member including a connecting portion connected to an ink introduction portion of the printhead and through which the ink introduction portion communicates with an ink supply passage via the connecting portion, a rotation member configured to hold the connecting member such that a posture of the connecting member is changeable, and configured to be supported by the support member to be rotatable between a connecting position at which the ink introduction portion and the connecting portion are connected and a connection releasing position at which the ink introduction portion and the connecting portion are not connected, and a biasing portion configured to bias the connecting member to a first posture with respect to the rotation member.
