摘要:
Metallic bumps (22) are formed for electrical interconnection between the charge plate (10) and the charge drive electronics. This is achieved by having improved electrical connection between an ink jet charge plate (10) and associated charge leads is promoted. This is achieved by integrating the termination pads (22), electrical transmission lines, and charging leads. The termination bumps (22) are formed as integral parts of the charge leads and are connected directly to the charge driver board electronics by pressure contact. The bumps (22) can be formed by mechanically indenting the termination pads (30) or by using an interposer that has raised metallic pads aligned to the integral nickel pads and the charge driver circuitry board. First, a mask is aligned to permit additive formation of the pads, conductors, and charge leads. Then the nickel circuitry (26) thus formed is made into a rigid charge plate and an integrated flexible section (18) having contact bumps (22). After bonding the rigid and flexible substrates to the electroformed circuitry the copper substrate (28) is completely removed by selective etching, thus exposing the mechanically deformed bumps (22) on the lead terminations, one for each charge lead. The bump thus formed is used to provide a high pressure point electrical connection to the charge plate.
摘要:
A system and method are provided for fabricating an orifice plate (14) for use in an ink jet printing system. Initially, a substrate base (16) is provided, and a controlled-release layer (18) is applied to a surface of the substrate base (16). A conductive metal layer (20) is adherently coated on the controlled-release layer (18). At least one dielectric peg (22) is created on a portion of the conductive metal layer (20), and a nozzle layer (24) is applied on the conductive metal layer (20) to partially cover the dielectric peg (22). Photolithography is used to define a trench that covers the nozzles prior to formation of a second reinforcing layer. The controlled-release layer (18) is removed to separate the orifice plate (14) from the substrate base (12). The conductive metal layer (20) is selectively etched from the nozzle layer (24) to produce a completed multi-layer orifice plate (14).
摘要:
Metallic bumps (22) are formed for electrical interconnection between the charge plate (10) and the charge drive electronics. This is achieved by having improved electrical connection between an ink jet charge plate (10) and associated charge leads is promoted. This is achieved by integrating the termination pads (22), electrical transmission lines, and charging leads. The termination bumps (22) are formed as integral parts of the charge leads and are connected directly to the charge driver board electronics by pressure contact. The bumps (22) can be formed by mechanically indenting the termination pads (30) or by using an interposer that has raised metallic pads aligned to the integral nickel pads and the charge driver circuitry board. First, a mask is aligned to permit additive formation of the pads, conductors, and charge leads. Then the nickel circuitry (26) thus formed is made into a rigid charge plate and an integrated flexible section (18) having contact bumps (22). After bonding the rigid and flexible substrates to the electroformed circuitry the copper substrate (28) is completely removed by selective etching, thus exposing the mechanically deformed bumps (22) on the lead terminations, one for each charge lead. The bump thus formed is used to provide a high pressure point electrical connection to the charge plate.
摘要:
An orifice plate for an ink jet printing system has improved fabrication. The orifice plates (10) are formed as part of a larger panel (12). They are mechanically attached to the larger panel and electrically connected to it by means a large number of uniformly space narrow bridge members (18). These bridge members each converge to a narrow point at the edge of the orifice plate to cause the bridge to detach from the edge of the orifice plate when the orifice plate is to be removed from the larger panel at the time of orifice plate bonding.
摘要:
An orifice plate for an ink jet printing system has improved fabrication. The orifice plates (10) are formed as part of a larger panel (12). They are mechanically attached to the larger panel and electrically connected to it by means a large number of uniformly space narrow bridge members (18). These bridge members each converge to a narrow point at the edge of the orifice plate to cause the bridge to detach from the edge of the orifice plate when the orifice plate is to be removed from the larger panel at the time of orifice plate bonding.
摘要:
A charge plate structure for use in a continuous ink jet printer is provided with a protective layer of adhesively bonded polyimide film. The charge plate is fabricated by forming a substrate having charging electrodes along one edge and corresponding conductive leads on one surface. The surface of the charge plate is precleaned and the polyimide film is laminated thereto by means of heat and pressure. The resulting charge plate exhibits improved adhesion and protection from ink.
摘要:
A charge plate structure for use in a continuous ink jet printer is provided with a protective layer of adhesively bonded polyimide film. The charge plate is fabricated by forming a substrate having charging electrodes along one edge and corresponding conductive leads on one surface. The surface of the charge plate is precleaned and the polyimide film is laminated thereto by means of heat and pressure. The resulting charge plate exhibits improved adhesion and protection from ink.