Ink container

The ink container design addresses the challenge of determining ink characteristics by using distinct key portions for precise attachment, ensuring correct positioning and reducing operational risks.

EP4556240A1Active Publication Date: 2025-05-21BROTHER KOGYO KK
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2023209648
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-11-14
Publication Date
2025-05-21
Estimated Expiration
2043-11-14

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Abstract

An ink container (30) is configured to be insertable into an attachment space (108) of an attachment unit (101) in a first direction. The ink container (30) comprises: a main body that includes a chamber (46) configured to store ink and a supply port (34) configured to receive a supply tube (20) provided in the attachment space (108) for retrieving ink from the chamber (46), the supply port (34) facing in the first direction. The main body further includes: a first key portion (77); and a second key portion (78) positioned on an outer surface different from a surface on which the first key portion (77) is positioned, wherein: the first key portion (77) is configured to be received by a first receiving portion (115) of the attachment unit (101), when the ink container (30) is inserted into the attachment unit (101) in the first direction, and the second key portion (78) is configured to be received by a second receiving portion (138) of the attachment unit (101), when the ink container (30) moves in the attachment unit (101) in a second direction different from the first direction.
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