Method and system for delivering solid-ink pellets

An ink particle, solid-state technology, applied in the direction of printing, etc., can solve the problems of inappropriate separation, manual stirring, and troublesome manual stirring of the container.

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-07-18
XEROX CORP
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Generally, the container stores a large amount of solid ink particles, and manual agitation of the container will be cumbersome
Also, manual agitation depends on the effectiveness of the person agitating the ink particles, and it is possible that this person will not be able to properly separate all the particles

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[0010] The following detailed description is based on the accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiments are described for the purpose of illustrating the disclosure rather than limiting its scope, which is defined by the claims. Those of ordinary skill in the art will find many equivalent variations in the following description.

[0011] The present disclosure describes various embodiments of systems and methods for transferring solid ink pellets from a container to an imaging device, such as a solid ink or phase change printer. The particles of solid ink are placed in a container which conveys the particles of solid ink to an imaging device. The system provides a mechanism to maintain the fluidity of the solid ink particles by agitating the solid ink particles. The turbulence introduced within the container breaks up obstructions to the flow of the solid ink particles to the imaging device, and suction extracts the solid ink particles. The solid ink pellets can then be ...

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The present disclosure provides apparatus and method for maintaining the flowability of solid-ink pellets in a system for delivering the pellets to an image-forming device. The apparatus includes a container storing the solid-ink pellets, and an extraction assembly for extracting the solid-ink pellets. The extraction assembly includes a tubular housing, extending from the bottom portion of the container, and an auger member rotatably placed within the tubular housing. The tubular housing receives the solid-ink pellets from the container and the auger member rotates to break up the obstructions to pellet flow.

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technical field [0001] The disclosed embodiments relate to the extraction of solid ink pellets for imaging, and more particularly to an apparatus for maintaining the fluidity of solid ink pellets extracted from a container. Background technique [0002] Imaging devices such as printers, fax machines or photocopiers include systems for extracting ink particles from containers. The system delivers the extracted ink particles to an imaging device. Typically, solid ink or phase change ink printers receive ink in solid form either as pellets or as ink sticks. Solid ink pellets are stored in containers and extracted whenever needed for the production of print media. The vacuum source uses a vacuum tube to extract the solid ink pellets from the extraction point in the container. [0003] In general, solid ink particles tend to bridge or clump together when they are stored in a container for too long or when they are transported. Bonding occurs close to the container extraction ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B41J2/175
CPCB41J2/17593B41J2/17B41J2/175
Inventor斯里妮瓦莎·R·戴茜坎安东尼奥·萨米恩托马克·R·詹姆斯约翰·穆里迈克尔·布伦迪奇
OwnerXEROX CORP