| 摘要 |
An inkjet storage container sealing mechanism is comprised of a cover (28), a receptacle (22), a gasket (120) compressed normal to its insertion and a support member (110) to maintain a seal that is resistant to ink and air penetration. The receptacle (22) has sidewalls that form an opening. The gasket (120) is stretched over a portion the cover (28), then the gasket (120) and the portion of the cover (28) are inserted into the opening of the receptacle (22). The gasket (120) forms a seal between the cover (28) and the receptacle (22). The compressive forces acting on the gasket (120) to form the seal do not contribute additional forces to a mechanical joining mechanism, which attaches the cover (28) to the receptacle (22). The support member (110) prevents the sidewalls of the receptacle (22) from deflecting to help maintain the seal. <IMAGE> |
