Capping device and liquid injection recording apparatus

Claim 2

A capping device comprising: a cap movable between an open position spaced from a head of a liquid injection recording apparatus and a capping position in which said cap is moved toward the head for capping orifices in the head for discharging liquid, moving means for cooperating with said cap and with pump means for discharging liquid through the orifices, said moving means being movable between a plurality of positions to move said cap between the open and capping positions thereof and to operate the pump means first and second engaging members, each having an engaging portion adapted to be engaged with said moving means to restrict movement thereof, wherein moving said moving means to one of the positions thereof disengages said moving means and said second engaging member and releasing means for moving at least said first engaging member to disengage said moving means and said first engaging member.

Claim 3

A capping device according to claim 1, wherein said moving means includes a protrusion for cooperating with the pump means.

Claim 4

A capping device according to claim 1, wherein said engaging members move in response to said moving means.

Claim 5

A capping device according to claim 1, wherein said releasing means has an electro-mechanical converting member.

Claim 6

A capping device according to claim 4, wherein said electro-mechanical converting member is a solenoid.

Claim 7

A capping device according to claim 1, wherein said cap has a cap holder and a rubber cap provided in said cap holder.

Claim 8

A capping device according to claim 1, further comprising a spring member, and wherein said engaging members bear against a stopper with the aid of said spring member.

Claim 9

A liquid injection recording apparatus comprising: head means defining orifices for discharging liquid, a capping device having a cap movable between an open position spaced from said head means and a capping position in which said cap is moved toward said head means for capping said orifices for discharging liquid, moving means movable between a plurality of positions to move said cap between the open and capping positions thereof, pump means for generating a pressure for sucking the liquid from said orifices through said cap, said pump means having an operating member for effecting the pumping operation of said pump means, a protrusion on said moving means for cooperating with said operating member when said moving means is in one of the positions thereof, first and second engaging members, each having an engaging portion adapted to be engaged with said moving means to restrict movement thereof, wherein moving said moving means to one of the positions thereof disengages said moving means and said second engaging member, and releasing means for moving at least said first engaging member to disengage said moving means and said first engaging member.

Claim 10

A liquid injection recording apparatus comprising: head means defining orifices for discharging liquid, a capping device having a cap movable between an open position spaced from said head means and a capping position in which said cap is moved toward said head means for capping said orifices for discharging liquid, moving means movable between a plurality of positions to move said cap between the open and capping positions thereof, pump means for generating a pressure for sucking the liquid from said orifices through said cap, said pump means having an operating member for effecting the pumping operation of said pump means, a protrusion on said moving means for cooperating with said operating member when said moving means is in one of the positions thereof, first and second engaging members, each having an engaging portion adapted to be engaged with said moving means to restrict movement thereof, wherein moving said moving means to one of the positions thereof disengages said moving means and said second engaging member, and releasing means for moving at least said first engaging member to disengage said moving means and said first engaging member.

Claim 11

A liquid injection recording apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said releasing means has an electro-mechanical converting member.

Claim 12

A liquid injection recording apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said electro-mechanical converting member is a solenoid.

Claim 13

A liquid injection recording apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said moving means includes a lever for cooperating with said operating member.

Claim 14

A liquid injection recording apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said moving means includes a cam for cooperating with said operating member.

Claim 15

A liquid injection recording apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said releasing means is rendered inoperative for a predetermined time after the operation of said pump means.

Claim 16

A liquid injection recording apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the start of said time is effected in conjunction with the movement of said member for effecting the pumping operation.

Claim 17

A liquid injection recording apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said cap has a cap holder and a rubber cap provided in said cap holder.

Claim 18

A liquid injection recording apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising a spring member, and wherein said engaging members bear against a stopper with the aid of said spring member.