Patent ID: 8403470
Filing Date: 2013-03-26
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A solid phase change ink melter assembly for melting solid pieces of a phase change ink into molten liquid ink in an image producing machine, the solid phase change ink melter assembly comprising: an array of a plurality of spaced apart fins, said array defining a top face for receiving the solid pieces of phase change ink, a bottom face for discharging melted ink, and melter surfaces for melting said solid pieces in contact therewith, wherein at least two fins of said plurality of spaced apart fins are substantially flat plates having a top edge at said top face and a bottom edge at said bottom face, said bottom edge having a plurality of triangular shapes to form a plurality of apexes, each apex providing a drip point for melted ink; and a device for heating said melter surfaces for each fin in said array.