Patent AT-E400443-T1: [Translated] DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS

A liquid transfer device transferring liquid for enhancing durability of an image on a surface of a printed product printed with ink has a liquid transfer member (2) having a transfer surface contacting the surface of the printed product and transferring the liquid thereto. The liquid transfer member includes a liquid accumulating portion (4), formed from a sheet form member, accumulating the liquid and a restricting portion (5) supplying the liquid to the transfer surface with restriction. The device further includes a holding member (3) receiving and holding the liquid transfer member. The holding member includes a surface supporting frame (6) formed with an opening exposing a porous film, and a dish shaped receptacle member (7) having a flange (7a) mating with a lower surface of the surface supporting frame (6). The liquid transfer member (2) is housed within a receptacle space defined by the receptacle member (7) and the surface supporting frame (6). <IMAGE>