18488452. INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS simplified abstract (KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.)
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INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS
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KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
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INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18488452 titled 'INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS
The inkjet recording apparatus described in the patent application includes a system for collecting ink that has passed through the conveyance belt during flushing.
- The ink collector consists of multiple ink receivers that gather the ink and direct it towards a suction portion.
- A series of first flow paths connect each ink receiver to a merging chamber, which then leads to the suction portion.
- Ink separation walls within the merging chamber separate the ink from the airflows that have passed through the system.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in inkjet printers to improve ink collection and maintenance processes. - It can also be applied in industrial printing systems that require efficient ink management.
Problems Solved: - Efficiently collecting and separating ink that has passed through the conveyance belt during flushing. - Preventing ink from contaminating other parts of the recording apparatus.
Benefits: - Improved ink collection and maintenance processes. - Reduced risk of ink contamination in the printing system.
Commercial Applications: Title: Ink Collection System for Inkjet Printers This technology can be commercially utilized in the manufacturing of inkjet printers for both consumer and industrial use. It can enhance the efficiency and reliability of ink management in printing systems, leading to improved overall performance.
Questions about Ink Collection System for Inkjet Printers: 1. How does this technology improve ink management in inkjet printers? This technology enhances ink collection and separation processes, leading to more efficient ink management in inkjet printers.
2. What are the potential benefits of implementing this ink collection system in industrial printing systems? Implementing this ink collection system in industrial printing systems can lead to improved ink maintenance processes and reduced risk of ink contamination, ultimately enhancing the overall performance of the printing system.
Original Abstract Submitted
An inkjet recording apparatus includes a recording head, a conveyance belt, a control portion, an ink collector, and a suction portion. The ink collector includes a plurality of ink receivers that receives ink that has passed through openings of the conveyance belt during execution of flushing and a suction path leading from each of the ink receivers to the suction portion. The suction path includes a plurality of first flow paths each connected to each of the plurality of ink receivers, a merging chamber in which the plurality of first flow paths merges together and that is linked to the suction portion, and ink separation walls that are provided in the merging chamber and are impinged on by airflows that have passed through the first flow paths so that the ink contained in the airflows is separated from the airflows.
