发明名称 |
Conical vent containing capillary bore |
摘要 |
A conical vent (14) for a cartridge (10) is located on an inner surface (20) of the cartridge. The conical vent includes a conical-shaped member (26) having a base (28) and an apex (30). An opening (32) extends through the center of the conical-shaped member (26) to provide an air passage for a cartridge (10). The opening (32) is adapted to create a capillary force on a small amount of liquid (59) that might enter the opening to prevent any remaining liquid from leaking through the opening. The vent also includes a groove or capillary trap (34) that encircles the base of the conical-shaped member. Also, a pair of upright walls (36) and (38) surround the conical-shaped member and cooperate with the capillary trap to divert liquid to the base of the conical-shaped member and away from its apex. A second conical-shaped member (52) integral with an outer surface (22) of the cartridge can be positioned directly opposite the first-mentioned conical-shaped member to help create and maintain the capillary force created in the opening (32). Another capillary trap (56), extending around the second conical-shaped member, traps any liquid that might escape through the opening.
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申请公布号 |
US4806032(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1989.02.21 |
申请号 |
US19870048190 |
申请日期 |
1987.05.11 |
申请人 |
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY |
发明人 |
GRAGG, BRIAN D.;FONG, JON J.;WILSON, ARTHUR K. |
分类号 |
B41J2/175;(IPC1-7):B41J32/00;B65D51/16 |
主分类号 |
B41J2/175 |
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