发明名称 |
Method and system for delivering solid-ink pellets |
摘要 |
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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申请公布号 |
US8579426(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2013.11.12 |
申请号 |
US20100972296 |
申请日期 |
2010.12.17 |
申请人 |
DESHIIKAN SRINIVASA R.;SARMIENTO ANTONIO P.;JAMES MARK R.;MULLEY JOHN;BRUNDIGE MICHAEL;XEROX CORPORATION |
发明人 |
DESHIIKAN SRINIVASA R.;SARMIENTO ANTONIO P.;JAMES MARK R.;MULLEY JOHN;BRUNDIGE MICHAEL |
分类号 |
B41J2/175 |
主分类号 |
B41J2/175 |
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