Continuous inkjet printhead with selectable printing volumes of ink
    1.
    发明授权
    Continuous inkjet printhead with selectable printing volumes of ink 失效
    连续喷墨打印头,可选择打印量的墨水

    公开(公告)号:US06575566B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-10

    申请号:US10246491

    申请日:2002-09-18

    IPC分类号: B41J202

    摘要: An inkjet printhead, that includes a plurality of nozzle bores from which streams of ink droplets having selectable first and second volumes are emitted; a droplet deflector for deflecting the ink droplets having first and second volumes into first and second paths respectively, the droplet deflector producing a corresponding plurality of physically separate streams of gas, each stream of gas directed on a corresponding one of the streams of ink droplets; and an ink gutter positioned to catch the ink droplets moving along one of the first or second paths. In addition to a method for selectively controlling the ink droplets with the aforementioned inkjet printhead.

    摘要翻译: 一种喷墨打印头,包括多个喷嘴孔,从其喷出具有可选择的第一和第二体积的墨滴流; 液滴偏转器,用于将具有第一和第二体积的墨滴分别偏转到第一和第二通道中,液滴偏转器产生相应的多个物理上分离的气体流,每个气体流指向相应的一个墨滴流; 以及墨水槽,其被定位成捕捉沿着第一或第二路径中的一个移动的墨滴。 除了用上述喷墨打印头选择性地控制墨滴的方法之外,

    Continuous ink-jet printing method and apparatus for correcting ink drop replacement
    2.
    发明授权
    Continuous ink-jet printing method and apparatus for correcting ink drop replacement 失效
    一种用于校正墨滴放置的连续喷墨打印方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06517197B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-11

    申请号:US09804758

    申请日:2001-03-13

    IPC分类号: B41J207

    摘要: An apparatus for printing an image is provided. The apparatus includes a source of ink. A droplet forming mechanism is operable in a first state to form droplets from the source having a first volume traveling along a first desired path and in a second state to form droplets from the source having a second volume traveling along the first desired path. The droplet forming mechanism is positioned proximate the source. A first system selectively applies a first force to the source such that selected droplets formed from the source by the droplet forming mechanism travel along a second desired path. The first system is positioned proximate the source. A second system applies a second force to the droplets traveling along at least one of the first desired path and the second desired path. The second force is applied in a direction such that the droplets having the first volume diverge from the droplets having the second volume.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于打印图像的设备。 该装置包括一个墨源。 液滴形成机构可在第一状态下操作以形成具有沿着第一所需路径行进的第一体积的源的液滴,并且处于第二状态,以形成具有沿着第一所需路径行进的第二体积的来自源的液滴。 液滴形成机构位于源附近。 第一系统选择性地将第一力施加到源,使得通过液滴形成机构从源形成的所选择的液滴沿着第二所需路径行进。 第一个系统位于源附近。 第二系统对沿着第一期望路径和第二期望路径中的至少一个行进的液滴施加第二力。 施加第二力的方向使得具有第一体积的液滴从具有第二体积的液滴发散。

    Continuous ink jet printhead and method of translating ink drops

    公开(公告)号:US06508543B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-01-21

    申请号:US09777426

    申请日:2001-02-06

    IPC分类号: B41J209

    摘要: A continuous ink jet apparatus is provided. The printhead includes a nozzle array with portions of the nozzle array defining a length dimension. A drop forming mechanism is positioned relative to the nozzle array. The drop forming mechanism is operable in a first state to form ink drops having a first volume travelling along a path and in a second state to form ink drops having a second volume travelling along the path. A system applies force to the ink drops travelling along the path. The force is applied in a direction such that the ink drops having the first volume diverge from the path and at least one of the ink drops having the first volume and the ink drops having the second volume are displaced relative to the length dimension.

    Active compensation for changes in the direction of drop ejection in an inkjet printhead
    4.
    发明授权
    Active compensation for changes in the direction of drop ejection in an inkjet printhead 失效
    有效补偿喷墨打印头中液滴喷射方向的变化

    公开(公告)号:US06561616B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-13

    申请号:US09696536

    申请日:2000-10-25

    IPC分类号: B41J2015

    摘要: For an inkjet printhead (10) with integral compensation for misdirection of ink drops (37) ejected through at least one nozzle (24) of the printhead (10), a system and method of modifying the nozzle cavity space (32a) so as to compensate for the effects of defects in the printhead (10) by altering the direction the ejected ink drops (37). The inkjet printhead (10) comprises at least one reservoir (28) integrated within the membrane (30). The inkjet printhead (10) also comprises a channel (38) extending from the reservoir (28) and terminating in the nozzle cavity (32). A hardening substance (40) within the reservoir (28) and channel (38) is a plastic material having a high thermal expansion coefficient. An internal heater (48) within the reservoir (28) and adjacent the hardening substance (40) is adapted to cause the plastic material (40) to flow in order to form a protrusion (44) of plastic material (40) within the nozzle cavity space (32a). Alternatively, the plastic material (40) can be recessed within the channel (38). Thus, the hardening substance (40) is adapted to internally alter the nozzle cavity space (32a) and cause ink (34) ejected from the nozzle opening (26) to be deflected with regard to a desired amount of compensation.

    摘要翻译: 对于对通过打印头(10)的至少一个喷嘴(24)喷射的墨滴(37)的错误定向的整体补偿的喷墨打印头(10),一种改变喷嘴腔空间(32a)的系统和方法, 通过改变喷射的墨滴(37)的方向来补偿打印头(10)中的缺陷的影响。 喷墨打印头(10)包括集成在膜(30)内的至少一个贮存器(28)。 喷墨打印头(10)还包括从储存器(28)延伸并终止于喷嘴腔(32)中的通道(38)。 储存器(28)和通道(38)内的硬化物质(40)是具有高热膨胀系数的塑料材料。 在储存器(28)内并与硬化物质(40)相邻的内部加热器(48)适于使塑料材料(40)流动,以在喷嘴内形成塑料材料(40)的突起(44) 空腔(32a)。 或者,塑料材料(40)可以凹入通道(38)内。 因此,硬化物质(40)适于在内部改变喷嘴腔空间(32a)并使得从喷嘴开口(26)喷出的油墨(34)相对于期望的补偿量而偏转。

    Continuous inkjet printer having adjustable drop placement
    5.
    发明授权
    Continuous inkjet printer having adjustable drop placement 有权
    连续喷墨打印机具有可调放置位置

    公开(公告)号:US07261396B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-28

    申请号:US10903047

    申请日:2004-10-14

    IPC分类号: B41J29/38 B41J2/02 B41J2/07

    摘要: A method of printing includes associating a pixel area of a recording medium with a nozzle and a time interval during which a fluid drop ejected from the nozzle can impinge the pixel area of the recording medium; dividing the time interval into a plurality of subintervals; grouping some of the plurality of subintervals into blocks; associating one of two labels with each block, the first label defining a printing drop, the second label defining non-printing drops; associating no drop forming pulse between subintervals of each block having the first label; associating a drop forming pulse between each subinterval of each block having the second label; associating a drop forming pulse between other subintervals, the drop forming pulse being between each pair of consecutive blocks; and causing drops to be ejected from the nozzle based on the associated drop forming pulses.

    摘要翻译: 打印方法包括将记录介质的像素区域与喷嘴相关联,以及从喷嘴喷射的液滴撞击记录介质的像素区域的时间间隔; 将时间间隔划分成多个子区间; 将多个子间隔中的一些分成块; 将两个标签中的一个与每个块相关联,第一个标签定义打印滴,第二个标签定义非打印滴; 在具有第一标签的每个块的子间隔之间不关联液滴形成脉冲; 在具有第二标签的每个块的每个子间隔之间关联液滴形成脉冲; 在其他子间隔之间关联液滴形成脉冲,所述液滴形成脉冲在每对连续块之间; 并且基于相关联的液滴形成脉冲使液滴从喷嘴喷出。

    Continuous ink-jet printing apparatus having an improved droplet deflector and catcher
    6.
    发明授权
    Continuous ink-jet printing apparatus having an improved droplet deflector and catcher 有权
    具有改进的液滴偏转器和捕集器的连续喷墨打印设备

    公开(公告)号:US06851796B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-08

    申请号:US09999356

    申请日:2001-10-31

    摘要: An apparatus for printing an image is provided. The apparatus includes an ink droplet forming mechanism operable to selectively create a stream of ink droplets having a plurality of volumes traveling along a first path. A droplet deflector is positioned at an angle with respect to the stream of ink droplets. The droplet deflector includes a gas flow operable to interact with the stream of ink droplets such that ink droplets having one of the plurality of volumes begin traveling along a second path and ink droplets having another of the plurality of volumes begin traveling along a third path. At least a portion of a catcher including a porous material is at least partially positioned in one of the first, second, and third paths.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于打印图像的设备。 该装置包括墨滴形成机构,其可操作以选择性地产生具有沿着第一路径行进的多个体积的墨滴流。 液滴偏转器相对于墨滴流以一定角度定位。 液滴偏转器包括可操作以与墨滴流相互作用的气流,使得具有多个体积中的一个的墨滴开始沿着第二路径行进,并且具有多个体积中的另一个的墨滴开始沿第三路径行进。 包括多孔材料的捕集器的至少一部分至少部分地定位在第一,第二和第三路径之一中。

    Active compensation for changes in the direction of drop ejection in an inkjet printhead having orifice restricting member
    8.
    发明授权
    Active compensation for changes in the direction of drop ejection in an inkjet printhead having orifice restricting member 失效
    对具有孔口限制构件的喷墨打印头中的液滴喷射方向的变化进行有效补偿

    公开(公告)号:US06508532B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-01-21

    申请号:US09696680

    申请日:2000-10-25

    IPC分类号: B41J2015

    摘要: For an inkjet printhead (10) having at least one nozzle (24) and a nozzle opening (26) in the nozzle (24), a disk (28) having an off-center aperture (38) about the disk axis (X, Y) positioned over the nozzle opening (26), a system and method of compensating for the effects of defects in the inkjet printhead (10) to alter the direction of ink drops (37) ejected from the nozzle (24). Initially, the printhead (10) is tested to determine the amount of compensation desired in the direction of ink (34) ejected from the nozzle opening (26). The method comprises the step of applying heat to at least one finger-like actuator (42), causing the thermal actuator (42) to deform semi-permanently. The method further comprises the step of sliding the disk (28) over the nozzle (24) so that the off-center aperture (38) traverses the nozzle opening (26) and causes the ink (34) ejected from the nozzle opening (26) to be deflected with regard to the desired amount of compensation. Once the disk (28) has been adjusted accordingly, the application of heat is ceased, causing the thermal actuator (42) to hold the disk (28) in the desired position.

    摘要翻译: 对于在喷嘴(24)中具有至少一个喷嘴(24)和喷嘴开口(26)的喷墨打印头(10),具有围绕盘轴(X,X)的偏心孔(38) Y)定位在喷嘴开口(26)上方的系统和方法,其补偿喷墨打印头(10)中的缺陷的影响,以改变从喷嘴(24)喷出的墨滴(37)的方向。 最初,打印头(10)被测试以确定在从喷嘴开口(26)喷射的墨水(34)的方向上所需的补偿量。 该方法包括向至少一个指状致动器(42)施加热量的步骤,使得热致动器(42)半永久地变形。 该方法还包括将盘(28)滑过喷嘴(24)使得偏心孔(38)穿过喷嘴开口(26)并使从喷嘴开口(26)喷出的油墨(34) )相对于期望的补偿量而偏转。 一旦已经相应地调整了盘(28),则停止施加热量,导致热致动器(42)将盘(28)保持在期望的位置。

    Permanent alteration of a printhead for correction of mis-direction of emitted ink drops
    9.
    发明授权
    Permanent alteration of a printhead for correction of mis-direction of emitted ink drops 失效
    打印头的永久改变,用于校正喷墨墨滴的错误方向

    公开(公告)号:US06412910B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-02

    申请号:US09586099

    申请日:2000-06-02

    IPC分类号: B41J214

    摘要: A manner of permanent alteration of an ink jet print head (10) for correction of misdirection of emitted or ejected ink drops. The ink jet print head (10) has a surface (14) defining at least one orifice or nozzle (16) therethrough for emitting or ejecting ink droplets from an ink source onto a printing or recording medium and at least one element (28,30,34,44,48,50) disposed around the orifice or nozzle (16) and selectably removable for altering a directional path of the ejected or emitted ink droplets, correction of misdirection of emitted or ejected ink droplets from the at least one orifice or nozzle (16) involving asymmetrically removing a portion of the element (28,30,34,44,48,50) disposed around the orifice or nozzle (16).

    摘要翻译: 喷墨打印头(10)的永久改变的方式,用于校正发射或喷射的墨滴的错误定向。 喷墨打印头(10)具有限定穿过其中的至少一个孔或喷嘴(16)的表面(14),用于将墨水从墨源发射或喷射到打印或记录介质上以及至少一个元件(28,30 ,34,44,48,50),其设置在所述孔口或喷嘴(16)周围并且可选择地可移除以改变所喷射或喷出的墨滴的定向路径,校正从所述至少一个孔口发射或喷射的墨滴的错误定向, 喷嘴(16)包括不对称地移除设置在孔或喷嘴(16)周围的元件(28,30,34,44,48,50)的一部分。

    Synchronizing printed droplets in continuous inkjet printing
    10.
    发明授权
    Synchronizing printed droplets in continuous inkjet printing 有权
    在连续喷墨打印中同步打印液滴

    公开(公告)号:US06572222B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-03

    申请号:US09907159

    申请日:2001-07-17

    IPC分类号: B41J209

    摘要: Both an inkjet printer and method are provided for controlling inkjet printing on a receiver. The inkjet printer includes a printhead having at least one nozzle for ejecting a stream of ink droplets, a droplet deflector for generating a flow of gas that impinges on the stream of ejected droplets to deflect the trajectories of the droplets, and a controller for varying the velocity of the gas flow in order to vary the degree of trajectory deflection so the droplets intended to print on a particular pixel in the receiver land on top of one another without elongation despite relative movement between the printhead and the receiver. The printer provides improved image quality and productivity while reducing image artifacts.

    摘要翻译: 提供喷墨打印机和方法来控制在接收机上的喷墨打印。 喷墨打印机包括具有用于喷射墨滴流的至少一个喷嘴的打印头,用于产生撞击喷射液滴流以偏转液滴轨迹的气体流的液滴偏转器,以及用于改变液滴的控制器 气流的速度以改变轨迹偏转的程度,因此,即使在打印头和接收器之间存在相对运动的情况下,旨在打印在接收器中的特定像素上的液滴彼此之间的顶部也没有伸长。 打印机可以提供更好的图像质量和效率,同时减少图像伪像。