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Ink supply device in an ink jet recording apparatus
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1987-07-29
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Granted: 1988-07-26
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Expires: 2007-07-29
Abstract
Abstract An ink supply apparatus for an ink jet recording apparatus comprising an ink bag made of a flexible material and a plug member provided for leading out ink in the ink bag and attached to the ink bag in sealing manner to a hermetically sealed ink bag, a concaved hole being provided at the side of the plug member which is faced to the inside of the bag, a sealing surface of the plug member with respect to the bag being formed to be a boot-like shape, and a reinforcing portion being formed for bridging the inside of the concaved hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Takehiko Kiyohara
- 👤 Hideo Fukazawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:16
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J2/00; B41J2/005; B41J2/01; B41J2/17; B41J2/175; B41J2/17503; B41J2/1752; B41J2/17523; B41J2/17513
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An ink supply apparatus for an ink jet recording apparatus, comprising: an ink bag made of a flexible material; and a plug member provided for leading out ink in said ink bag and attached to said ink bag in sealing manner to a hermetically sealed ink bag, a concaved hole being provided at the side plug member which is faced to the inside of said bag, a sealing surface of said plug member with respect to said bag being formed to be a boot-like shape, and a reinforcing portion being formed for bridging the inside of said concaved hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An ink supply apparatus for an ink jet recording apparatus, comprising: an ink bag made of a flexible material; and a plug member provided for leading out ink in said ink bag and attached to said ink bag in sealing manner to a hermetically sealed ink bag, a concaved hole being provided at the side plug member which is faced to the inside of said bag, a sealing surface of said plug member with respect to said bag being formed to be a boot-like shape, and a reinforcing portion being formed for bridging the inside of said concaved hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said plug member has a rubber plug.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said plug member has a flange against which an edge of said ink bag abuts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a case surrounding said ink bag and at least one port of said plug member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a case surrounding said ink bag and at least one part of said plug member, wherein said case is positioned by a flange provided in said plug member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said plug member has a pair of ribs projecting inside of said ink bag.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said plug member has a cover projection covering at least one part of space between said pair of ribs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a neck projecting against an ink leading out portion is provided in said plug member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a cap having a opening for preventing slipping-out of said rubber plug is provided.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a neck projecting against an ink leading out portion and a cap having an opening for preventing slipping-out of said rubber plug are provided.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
136 words
An ink supply apparatus comprising: an ink bag made of a flexible material; and a plug member provided for leading out ink in said ink bag and attached to said ink bag in sealing manner to a hermetically sealed ink bag, said plug member having a concaved hole provided at the side of said plug member which is faced to the inside of said bag, a rubber plug, a neck projecting against an ink leading out side thereof, a cap having an opening and attached to said neck, a pair of ribs projecting against the inside of said ink bag, a cover projection covering at least one part of space between said pair of ribs, and flange, a sealing surface of said plug member with respect to said bag being formed to be a boot-like shape.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
136 words
An ink supply apparatus comprising: an ink bag made of a flexible material; and a plug member provided for leading out ink in said ink bag and attached to said ink bag in sealing manner to a hermetically sealed ink bag, said plug member having a concaved hole provided at the side of said plug member which is faced to the inside of said bag, a rubber plug, a neck projecting against an ink leading out side thereof, a cap having an opening and attached to said neck, a pair of ribs projecting against the inside of said ink bag, a cover projection covering at least one part of space between said pair of ribs, and flange, a sealing surface of said plug member with respect to said bag being formed to be a boot-like shape.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said ink supply apparatus has a case covering said ink bag and at least one part of said plug member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said ink supply apparatus a case surrounding said ink bag and at least one part of said plug member and is positioned by said flange.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 11, wherein an electrode projecting against the inside of said ink bag is provided in said plug member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 11, wherein an electrode projecting against the inside of said ink bag is provided in said plug member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 11, wherein a reinforcing portion is formed for bridging the inside of said concaved hole.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 12, wherein a reinforcing portion is formed for bridging the inside of said concaved hole.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
An ink supply apparatus according to claim 13, wherein a reinforcing portion is formed for bridging the inside of said concaved hole.
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