Seiko epson corporation (20240308225). PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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PRINTING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Satoshi Nakata of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
Kanji Momose of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
Masanari Tanaka of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
Hirokazu Anada of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240308225 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS
The abstract describes a patent application for a printing apparatus with a waste liquid container, a liquid supply tube, and a movable discharge portion.
- Waste liquid container holding portion is positioned inside the printing apparatus, overlapping the carriage movement path.
- Liquid supply tube overlaps the waste liquid container region but is spaced apart from it.
- Discharge portion with a movable nozzle for waste liquid discharge is provided.
- The waste liquid container region is downstream of the carriage movement path in the transport direction.
- The waste liquid container is separate from the liquid supply tube to prevent interference.
Potential Applications: - Printing industry for efficient waste liquid management. - Industrial automation for liquid handling processes.
Problems Solved: - Efficient waste liquid disposal in a confined space. - Preventing interference between waste liquid container and liquid supply tube.
Benefits: - Improved printing apparatus functionality. - Enhanced waste liquid management. - Space-saving design for compact systems.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Waste Liquid Management System for Printing Apparatus" This technology can be used in commercial printing presses, industrial inkjet printers, and other liquid handling systems in various industries.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this waste liquid management system improve the overall efficiency of a printing apparatus? - The system ensures proper waste liquid disposal without interfering with the printing process, leading to smoother operations and reduced downtime.
2. What are the key advantages of having a movable discharge portion in the waste liquid container system? - The movable discharge portion allows for flexible positioning and easy maintenance, enhancing the system's usability and longevity.
Original Abstract Submitted
a holding portion holding a waste liquid container is disposed at a position at which a waste liquid container region overlapping the waste liquid container in a region inside a printing apparatus and a movement path of a carriage overlap when viewed from a transport direction, above a transport path and downstream of the movement path of the carriage in the transport direction, a liquid supply tube overlaps the waste liquid container region when viewed from the transport direction, the waste liquid container region is spaced apart from the liquid supply tube, and a discharge portion including a nozzle in which a discharge port for discharging the waste liquid is formed is provided to be movable relative to the holding portion.
