US4628332A
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Ink printhead with holder mount
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1985-01-22
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Granted: 1986-12-09
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Expires: 2005-01-22
Abstract
Abstract In a liquid jet recording apparatus provided with a recording head for discharging recording liquid as flying liquid droplets, a head mounting portion for fixing the recording head, and liquid supply means for supplying the recording liquid to the recording head, the recording head and the head mounting portion are removably mounted by fixing means and the liquid supply means is removably connected to the recording head by coupling means.
Inventors
- 👤 Haruyuki Matsumoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:33
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J25/00; B41J25/34; B41J2/00; B41J2/005; B41J2/01; B41J2/17; B41J2/175
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus comprising: a recording head for discharging recording liquid as flying liquid droplets, a head mounting portion for fixing said recording head, fixing means disposed interiorly of said head mounting portion and including an elastic material for removably attaching said recording head to said head mounting portion, and liquid supply means including an opening extending through said head mounting portion and said fixing means for supplying recording liquid to said recording head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus comprising: a recording head for discharging recording liquid as flying liquid droplets, a head mounting portion for fixing said recording head, fixing means disposed interiorly of said head mounting portion and including an elastic material for removably attaching said recording head to said head mounting portion, and liquid supply means including an opening extending through said head mounting portion and said fixing means for supplying recording liquid to said recording head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said fixing means includes electrical connection means for connection to said recording head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said fixing means includes means for positioning said recording head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said fixing means is a rubber member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus according to claims 1, wherein said fixing means is formed of high molecular resin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus according to claims 1, wherein said fixing means is removably mounted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said fixing means is provided on said head mounting portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said fixing means is provided on said recording head.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said head mounting portion includes electrical connection means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said recording head includes a mating portion for positioning said recording head relative to said head mounting portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: said head mounting portion includes a contact member for contacting said recording head, and said elastic material is disposed for urging said recording head against said contact member to attach said recording head to said head mounting portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said elastic material includes a convex portion for capturing said recording head.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
A liquid jet recording apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said liquid supply means includes means for attaching a supply conduit to said head mounting portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-12-08 | 1990-06-09 | 1990-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-08 | 1994-06-09 | 1994-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-08 | 1998-06-09 | 1998-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |