Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240109331). RECORDING APPARATUS simplified abstract

RECORDING APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

TSUYOSHI Saeki of Kanagawa (JP)

HIDEAKI Matsumura of Tokyo (JP)

YURI Mori of Tokyo (JP)

KEN Takenaga of Kanagawa (JP)

SHOTA Asada of Tokyo (JP)

KOKI Shimada of Kanagawa (JP)

DAIJU Takeda of Kanagawa (JP)

HIROMASA Tsutsumi of Kanagawa (JP)

MINEYOSHI Tomie of Saitama (JP)

RECORDING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240109331 titled 'RECORDING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a recording apparatus with a tank for storing liquid to be supplied to a recording head. The tank has an inlet port for liquid injection, and a cap unit with a shaft portion and a cap that can turn to cap or uncover the inlet port. A biasing unit is used to move the cap apart from the inlet port when not in use.

• Tank for storing liquid
• Cap unit with shaft portion and cap
• Biasing unit to move cap apart from inlet port
• Cap can cap or uncover inlet port

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in various recording devices that require precise control over the supply of liquid to a recording head. It could be beneficial in industries such as printing, 3D printing, and medical imaging.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of maintaining the cleanliness and integrity of the liquid stored in the tank by providing a cap that can seal the inlet port when not in use. It also ensures that the liquid is supplied to the recording head accurately and without contamination.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency and accuracy in recording processes, reduced risk of contamination or evaporation of the liquid, and overall better performance of the recording apparatus.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Recording Apparatus with Cap Unit for Liquid Tank: Commercial Applications"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to recording apparatus with liquid tanks and cap units for controlling liquid supply to recording heads. However, specific examples are not provided in the patent application.

Unanswered Questions

How does the cap unit interact with the recording head?

The patent application does not detail the specific mechanism by which the cap unit supplies liquid to the recording head. Further information on this interaction would be helpful for understanding the overall functionality of the apparatus.

What materials are used in the construction of the tank and cap unit?

The patent application does not mention the materials used in the construction of the tank, cap unit, or other components. Knowledge of the materials could provide insights into the durability and compatibility of the apparatus in different operating conditions.

Original Abstract Submitted

disclosed is a recording apparatus including a tank configured to store liquid to be supplied to a recording head that ejects the liquid, the tank including an inlet port for liquid injection; a cap unit including a shaft portion and a cap configured to turn about the shaft portion between a first position at which the cap caps the inlet port and a second position at which the cap does not cap the inlet port, the shaft portion being provided to a housing that encloses the tank; and a biasing unit configured to bias the cap unit in a direction to move the cap apart from the inlet port, wherein the cap unit does not move at the second position while being biased by the biasing unit.