Patent ID: 6817695
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A printhead capping assembly, comprising:a cap holder including a first base, said first base having a first hole; a printhead cap positioned adjacent to said first base, said printhead cap including a second base, said second base having a second hole; and a pin including a head and a shaft, said shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end being adjacent to said head, said head having an outer periphery, and a bottom surface extending outwardly from said shaft toward said outer periphery, said pin having a channel including a first channel portion and a second channel portion, said first channel portion being formed in said head of said pin and extending from said outer periphery of said head to said shaft, said second channel portion being formed in said shaft, said first channel portion being connected to said second channel portion, said pin being inserted through said second hole and into said first hole to place said head in contact with said second base of said printhead cap, said second base of said printhead cap sealing along said first channel portion of said head of said pin to define a first vent path portion.