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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 13, 2007
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2004
Kazuhiko Tsuyama, Nagano-ken, JP;
Takayuki Shiota, Nagano-ken, JP;
Kazuhiko Tsuyama, Nagano-ken, JP;
Takayuki Shiota, Nagano-ken, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A flexible beltlike member in which a plurality of ink channels are formed interconnects a carriage and an ink cartridge. A first turn unit is formed in the flexible beltlike member, wherein the turn unit is in U shape seen from top. A carriage side holding apparatus for holding the beltlike member in the carriage includes a holder unit operable to change position of the flexible beltlike member from a horizontal position to a vertical position by making the flexible beltlike member extend from the carriage in a substantially horizontal position, by bending the turn unit at center of the U-shaped construction, and by maintaining the bent construction so that a side extending from the bend to the ink cartridge is perpendicular to a side extending to the carriage.