Patent ID: 8727511
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: B41J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A coupling for distributing fluid to a printhead, the coupling being slidably movable within a socket, the coupling comprising: a housing; a port plate having a plurality of ports for receiving respective fluid spouts of the printhead and a central aperture; a seal member positioned between the housing and the port plate, the seal member having a plurality of seals aligned with respective ports of the port plate; a shaft received in the central aperture of the port plate; and a compression spring mounted about the shaft, the compression spring being engaged between a first end of the shaft and a surface of the port plate so as to urge the port plate and the seal member against the housing, wherein the shaft is engaged with the coupling such that movement of shaft causes sliding movement of the coupling, including the port plate, relative to the socket.