Abstract:
An integrated multifunctional valve device includes a surface member having a first port and a second port formed therein, a flexible disk member having a central portion and a surrounding portion, a first seat member extending outward from the surface member and coupled to the surrounding portion of the flexible disk member, a second seat member extending outward from the surface member and surrounded by the first seat member. The central portion is movable between an open port position to establish fluid communication between the respective ports and a close port position to stop the fluid communication between the respective ports. The second seat member is configured to selectively receive the central portion of the flexible disk member corresponding to the close port position. The integrated multifunctional valve device also includes an actuator member configured to selectively move the central portion of the flexible disk member into the open port position and the close port position.
Abstract:
A printing device (100) includes a supply of colorant (102) that is non-refillable from an end user perspective and that is at least substantially non-removable from the printing device from the end user perspective. The printing device also includes an inkjet printhead (116) that forms images on media using the supply of colorant.
Abstract:
Method of connecting a fluid cartridge to a fluid cartridge receiving structure comprises inserting the fluid cartridge along a straight line with respect the fluid cartridge receiving structure by guiding the fluid cartridge using a guide track arranged on a bottom face of the fluid cartridge and extending parallel to the straight line, to establish a fluid connection between a first fluidic interface and a second fluidic interface. A latch of the cartridge receiving structure is guided into a locked position, for maintaining the fluid connection, by said movement along the straight line using a latch stop and a latch track, which are arranged on the bottom face of the fluid cartridge to guide and retain the latch of the cartridge receiving structure.
Abstract:
A fluid container usable with an image forming apparatus is disclosed. The fluid container includes a housing unit, a free-fluid chamber disposed in the housing unit and configured to store fluid, and a regulated chamber disposed in the housing unit. The regulated chamber includes a regulator unit, an outlet and a plurality of states. The regulator unit is configured to regulate respective fluid therein. The outlet is configured to transport the respective fluid from the regulated chamber. The fluid container also includes a plurality of valves disposed in the housing unit. At least one of the valves is configured to selectively stop fluid communication between the regulated chamber and the free-fluid chamber based on the respective state of the regulated chamber.