公开(公告)号：US10226937B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-12

申请号：US15342647

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: Videojet Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Tomlin ,  Carl Mann ,  Philip John Blowfield

IPC: B41J2/175

Abstract: A method for measuring the volume of liquid, such as ink or solvent, remaining in a container, such as a replacement cartridge for a continuous ink jet printer, uses a reservoir enclosing an internal space having a variable volume for storage. The reservoir is adapted to provide a reduction in the pressure of the internal space, the reduction substantially monotonically increasing in magnitude as liquid is drawn into the printer, such that the volume of liquid remaining may be calculated from knowledge of the minimum withdrawal pressure required to draw further liquid from the reservoir into the printer. Containers for use with the method have a liquid dispensing port adapted to allow liquid to be dispensed when a withdrawal pressure at the exterior of the port is less than the pressure of the internal space and adapted to prevent the ingress of air into the internal space of the reservoir as liquid is dispensed.

公开(公告)号：US09694590B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US15198006

申请日：2016-06-30

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Matthew Tomlin ,  Ian Fost ,  Jerzy Zaba ,  Ammar Lecheheb

IPC: B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/07

CPC classification number: B41J2/17563 ,  B41J2/07 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17553

Abstract: An ink supply system for an ink jet printer, particularly a continuous ink jet printer, has a manifold assembly of two parts that are brought together at interfacing surfaces. At least one of the surfaces has a plurality of ink flow channels for conveying ink around an ink circuit between components. The other of the interfacing surfaces is configured to close and seal the channels. A plurality of ports is provided in fluid communication with the channels, the circuit components being connectable to the ports. The manifold assembly provides for a compact and neat arrangement free of many tubes and pipes. The lower number of connections significantly reduces the risk of leakage.

公开(公告)号：US20160303862A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US15198006

申请日：2016-06-30

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Matthew Tomlin ,  Ian Fost ,  Jerzy Zaba ,  Ammar Lecheheb

IPC: B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/07

CPC classification number: B41J2/17563 ,  B41J2/07 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17553

Abstract: An ink supply system for an ink jet printer, particularly a continuous ink jet printer, has a manifold assembly of two parts that are brought together at interfacing surfaces. At least one of the surfaces has a plurality of ink flow channels for conveying ink around an ink circuit between components. The other of the interfacing surfaces is configured to close and seal the channels. A plurality of ports is provided in fluid communication with the channels, the circuit components being connectable to the ports. The manifold assembly provides for a compact and neat arrangement free of many tubes and pipes. The lower number of connections significantly reduces the risk of leakage.

公开(公告)号：US09067425B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US14103187

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Philip Blowfield ,  Matthew Tomlin ,  Carl Mann ,  Ian Fost ,  Jerzy Zaba

IPC: B41J2/17 ,  B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17526 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/1752 ,  B41J2/1753 ,  B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/18 ,  B41J2002/17516 ,  B41J2002/17569

Abstract: A fluid cartridge for an inkjet printer includes an inner reservoir containing a printing fluid. The reservoir includes walls enclosing an internal space having a variable volume for storage of the printing fluid and a port for dispensing the printing liquid. The reservoir includes a rigid framework and one or more elastically deformable sections. The cartridge further includes an outlet for connection to the printer, an outer housing in which the reservoir is housed, an electronic storage device configured to store data relating to the contents of the cartridge, and at least one electrical contact associated with the electronic storage device and provided on a substrate. The reservoir provides a reduction in pressure of the internal space whereby the equilibrium pressure difference between the internal space and the surrounding atmosphere increases substantially monotonically in magnitude as liquid is dispensed.

Abstract translation: 用于喷墨打印机的流体盒包括含有印刷流体的内部容器。 储存器包括封闭具有用于存储打印流体的可变容积的内部空间的壁和用于分配印刷液体的端口。 储存器包括刚性框架和一个或多个可弹性变形的部分。 墨盒还包括用于连接到打印机的出口，容纳容器的外壳，配置为存储与墨盒的内容有关的数据的电子存储装置，以及与电子存储装置相关联的至少一个电触点 并设置在基板上。 储存器提供内部空间的压力的降低，由此当分配液体时，内部空间和周围空气之间的平衡压力差基本上单调增加。

公开(公告)号：US20140028761A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US14041412

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Matthew Tomlin ,  Ian Fost ,  Jerzy Zaba ,  Ammar Lecheheb

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17563 ,  B41J2/07 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17553

Abstract: An ink supply system for an ink jet printer, particularly a continuous ink jet printer, has a manifold assembly of two parts that are brought together at interfacing surfaces. At least one of the surfaces has a plurality of ink flow channels for conveying ink around an ink circuit between components. The other of the interfacing surfaces is configured to close and seal the channels. A plurality of ports is provided in fluid communication with the channels, the circuit components being connectable to the ports. The manifold assembly provides for a compact and neat arrangement free of many tubes and pipes. The lower number of connections significantly reduces the risk of leakage.

Abstract translation: 用于喷墨打印机，特别是连续喷墨打印机的墨水供应系统具有两个部件的歧管组件，这两个部件在接口表面被带到一起。 至少一个表面具有多个油墨流动通道，用于在组件之间的油墨循环周围输送油墨。 接口表面中的另一个被配置为关闭和密封通道。 提供与通道流体连通的多个端口，电路部件可连接到端口。 歧管组件提供了一种紧凑且整齐的布置，不需要许多管和管道。 较少的连接数量显着降低了泄漏的风险。

公开(公告)号：US09393800B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14604293

申请日：2015-01-23

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Matthew Tomlin ,  Ian Fost ,  Jerzy Zaba ,  Ammar Lecheheb

IPC: B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/09

CPC classification number: B41J2/17563 ,  B41J2/07 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17553

Abstract: An ink supply system for an ink jet printer, particularly a continuous ink jet printer, has a manifold assembly of two parts that are brought together at interfacing surfaces. At least one of the surfaces has a plurality of ink flow channels for conveying ink around an ink circuit between components. The other of the interfacing surfaces is configured to close and seal the channels. A plurality of ports is provided in fluid communication with the channels, the circuit components being connectable to the ports. The manifold assembly provides for a compact and neat arrangement free of many tubes and pipes. The lower number of connections significantly reduces the risk of leakage.

公开(公告)号：US20140362147A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14103187

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Philip Blowfield ,  Matthew Tomlin ,  Carl Mann ,  Ian Fost ,  Jerzy Zaba

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17526 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/1752 ,  B41J2/1753 ,  B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/18 ,  B41J2002/17516 ,  B41J2002/17569

Abstract: A fluid cartridge for an inkjet printer includes an inner reservoir containing a printing fluid. The reservoir includes walls enclosing an internal space having a variable volume for storage of the printing fluid and a port for dispensing the printing liquid. The reservoir includes a rigid framework and one or more elastically deformable sections. The cartridge further includes an outlet for connection to the printer, an outer housing in which the reservoir is housed, an electronic storage device configured to store data relating to the contents of the cartridge, and at least one electrical contact associated with the electronic storage device and provided on a substrate. The reservoir provides a reduction in pressure of the internal space whereby the equilibrium pressure difference between the internal space and the surrounding atmosphere increases substantially monotonically in magnitude as liquid is dispensed.

Abstract translation: 用于喷墨打印机的流体盒包括含有印刷流体的内部容器。 储存器包括封闭具有用于存储打印流体的可变容积的内部空间的壁和用于分配印刷液体的端口。 储存器包括刚性框架和一个或多个可弹性变形的部分。 墨盒还包括用于连接到打印机的出口，容纳容器的外壳，配置为存储与墨盒内容有关的数据的电子存储装置，以及与电子存储装置相关联的至少一个电触点 并设置在基板上。 储存器提供内部空间的压力的降低，由此当分配液体时，内部空间和周围空气之间的平衡压力差基本上单调增加。

公开(公告)号：US09199479B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US14041412

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Matthew Tomlin ,  Ian Fost ,  Jerzy Zaba ,  Ammar Lecheheb

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17563 ,  B41J2/07 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17553

Abstract: An ink supply system for an ink jet printer, particularly a continuous ink jet printer, has a manifold assembly of two parts that are brought together at interfacing surfaces. At least one of the surfaces has a plurality of ink flow channels for conveying ink around an ink circuit between components. The other of the interfacing surfaces is configured to close and seal the channels. A plurality of ports is provided in fluid communication with the channels, the circuit components being connectable to the ports. The manifold assembly provides for a compact and neat arrangement free of many tubes and pipes. The lower number of connections significantly reduces the risk of leakage.

Abstract translation: 用于喷墨打印机，特别是连续喷墨打印机的墨水供应系统具有两个部件的歧管组件，这两个部件在接口表面被带到一起。 至少一个表面具有多个油墨流动通道，用于在组件之间的油墨循环周围输送油墨。 接口表面中的另一个被配置为关闭和密封通道。 提供与通道流体连通的多个端口，电路部件可连接到端口。 歧管组件提供了一种紧凑且整齐的布置，不需要许多管和管道。 较少的连接数量显着降低了泄漏的风险。

公开(公告)号：US20150138285A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14604293

申请日：2015-01-23

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Matthew Tomlin ,  Ian Fost ,  Jerzy Zaba ,  Ammar Lecheheb

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17563 ,  B41J2/07 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17553

Abstract: An ink supply system for an ink jet printer, particularly a continuous ink jet printer, has a manifold assembly of two parts that are brought together at interfacing surfaces. At least one of the surfaces has a plurality of ink flow channels for conveying ink around an ink circuit between components. The other of the interfacing surfaces is configured to close and seal the channels. A plurality of ports is provided in fluid communication with the channels, the circuit components being connectable to the ports. The manifold assembly provides for a compact and neat arrangement free of many tubes and pipes. The lower number of connections significantly reduces the risk of leakage.

Abstract translation: 用于喷墨打印机，特别是连续喷墨打印机的墨水供应系统具有两个部件的歧管组件，这两个部件在接口表面被带到一起。 至少一个表面具有多个油墨流动通道，用于在组件之间的油墨循环周围输送油墨。 接口表面中的另一个被配置为关闭和密封通道。 提供与通道流体连通的多个端口，电路部件可连接到端口。 歧管组件提供了一种紧凑且整齐的布置，不需要许多管和管道。 较少的连接数量显着降低了泄漏的风险。