公开(公告)号：US20160159103A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14901879

申请日：2014-10-18

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Jeremy Ellis

IPC: B41J2/355

CPC classification number: B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/375

Abstract: A method for controlling a thermal printhead of a printer. The printhead comprises an array of printing elements. The method may comprise performing a plurality of printing operations, each printing operation comprising energisation of one or more printing elements. A respective energisation value is determined for each printing element based upon energisations of that printing element during said printing operations. A printhead control signal is generated for the printhead for a subsequent printing operation based upon the energisation values of a predetermined subset of the printing elements.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制打印机的热打印头的方法。 打印头包括打印元件阵列。 该方法可以包括执行多个打印操作，每个打印操作包括激励一个或多个打印元件。 基于在所述打印操作期间该打印元件的激励，为每个打印元件确定相应的通电值。 基于打印元件的预定子集的通电值，为打印头产生用于后续打印操作的打印头控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20160152023A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-02

申请号：US14900838

申请日：2014-08-27

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Nigel Sherman ,  Trevor Lye

IPC: B41J2/03 ,  B23K26/00 ,  B23K26/21 ,  B41J2/16

CPC classification number: B41J2/03 ,  B23K26/21 ,  B23K26/354 ,  B41J2/025 ,  B41J2/1612 ,  B41J2/1634

Abstract: A droplet generator for a continuous stream ink jet printhead includes an elongate cavity for containing ink and nozzle orifices in fluid communication with the cavity for passing the ink from the cavity to form jets. The nozzle orifices extend along a length of the cavity. A mounting plate provides a wall of the cavity opposite the nozzle orifices. A plurality of actuators is disposed in the cavity to vibrate the ink in the cavity such that each jet breaks up into ink droplets at substantially a same predetermined distance from the wall. Each of the plurality of actuators is integrally connected to the mounting plate by a membrane.

Abstract translation: 用于连续流喷墨打印头的液滴发生器包括细长空腔，用于容纳与空腔流体连通的油墨和喷嘴孔，用于使油墨从腔体通过以形成喷嘴。 喷嘴孔沿着空腔的长度延伸。 安装板提供与喷嘴孔相对的腔的壁。 多个致动器设置在空腔中以使空腔中的墨水振动，使得每个射流在与壁大致相同的预定距离处分裂成墨滴。 多个致动器中的每一个通过膜一体地连接到安装板。

公开(公告)号：US20150258805A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14725765

申请日：2015-05-29

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Michael Stamp ,  Philip Blowfield ,  Robert Smith

IPC: B41J2/185

CPC classification number: B41J2/185 ,  B41J2/175

Abstract: A continuous ink jet printer including an ink tank for holding ink, an ink nozzle in fluid communication with the ink tank for ejecting ink droplets, and a gutter for receiving, through an ink-receiving inlet thereof, ink droplets which are not used for printing. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. A return line is in fluid communication with the print head for conveying air to enter the gutter flow path. A makeup tank is in vapor communication with the ink tank to allow air to be conveyed from the ink tank to the makeup tank. A condenser is in fluid communication with the makeup tank and the return line for condensing solvent.

Abstract translation: 一种连续的喷墨打印机，包括用于保持墨水的墨水罐，与用于喷射墨滴的墨水盒流体连通的墨水喷嘴，以及用于通过其墨水接收入口接收不用于打印的墨滴的沟槽 。 沟槽流路从油墨接收口开始，通过墨水接收入口进入沟槽，并提供与墨水槽的流体连通。 返回线与打印头流体连通，用于输送空气进入沟槽流动路径。 化妆池与墨水罐蒸汽连通，以使空气从墨水罐传送到化妆池。 冷凝器与补充罐和返回管线流体连通，用于冷凝溶剂。

公开(公告)号：US20150166806A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14405700

申请日：2013-06-19

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Michael Kozee ,  Linfang Zhu

IPC: C09D11/328 ,  C08K5/46 ,  C09D11/52

CPC classification number: C09D11/328 ,  A61F2013/422 ,  C08K5/46 ,  C09D11/36 ,  C09D11/50 ,  C09D11/52

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition includes an organic solvent in an amount between 60% and 95% by weight of the ink composition, a binder resin, a stabilizing agent, which may be provided by the binder resin, and a pH sensitive dye. An image formed by the ink composition changes from a first color to a second color when exposed to water, wherein the first color is different than the second color.

Abstract translation: 喷墨油墨组合物包含油墨组合物重量的60％至95％的有机溶剂，可由粘合剂树脂提供的粘合剂树脂，稳定剂和pH敏感染料。 由油墨组合物形成的图像在暴露于水时从第一颜色变为第二颜色，其中第一颜色不同于第二颜色。

公开(公告)号：US20150145928A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14397616

申请日：2013-05-13

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Michael Stamp ,  Philip Blowfield ,  Robert Smith

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/175

Abstract: A continuous ink jet printer including an ink tank for holding ink, an ink nozzle in fluid communication with the ink tank for ejecting ink droplets, and a gutter for receiving, through an ink-receiving inlet thereof, ink droplets which are not used for printing. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. A return line is in fluid communication with the gutter for conveying air to enter the gutter flow path. A makeup tank is in vapor communication with the ink tank to allow air to be conveyed from the ink tank to the makeup tank. A condenser is in fluid communication with the makeup reservoir and the return line for condensing solvent.

Abstract translation: 一种连续的喷墨打印机，包括用于保持墨水的墨水罐，与用于喷射墨滴的墨水盒流体连通的墨水喷嘴，以及用于通过其墨水接收入口接收不用于打印的墨滴的沟槽 。 沟槽流路从油墨接收口开始，通过墨水接收入口进入沟槽，并提供与墨水槽的流体连通。 回流管与沟槽流体连通，用于输送空气进入沟槽流路。 化妆池与墨水罐蒸汽连通，以使空气从墨水罐传送到化妆池。 冷凝器与补充容器和用于冷凝溶剂的回流管路流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US20140236780A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14350152

申请日：2012-10-08

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Andrew Weightman ,  John Kirschner ,  Michael Kozee ,  David Overholt ,  Daniel Ryan

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  B41J3/4073 ,  B41M3/144 ,  G06Q20/203

Abstract: A method of managing products includes providing a plurality of products in a first arrangement in an environment. Each product includes a respective code indicative of a date. Each code has a first appearance under ambient lighting conditions in the environment and a second appearance when exposed to a predetermined radiation source. The second appearance is more visible to an observer in the environment than the first appearance. The predetermined radiation source is applied to the code to reveal the second appearance of the code. Each of the plurality products is viewed to determine if the respective code meets predetermined criteria. The products are moved into a second arrangement in the environment based on whether the respective code meets the predetermined criteria.

Abstract translation: 管理产品的方法包括在环境中以第一布置提供多个产品。 每个产品包括指示日期的相应代码。 每个代码在环境中的环境照明条件下具有第一外观，并且当暴露于预定的辐射源时具有第二外观。 环境中的观察者比第一次出现更为可见。 将预定的辐射源施加到代码以显示代码的第二次出现。 观察多个产品中的每一个以确定相应代码是否满足预定标准。 基于各个代码是否满足预定标准，将产品移动到环境中的第二布置中。

公开(公告)号：US20140118438A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14149183

申请日：2014-01-07

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： John Wall ,  Thomas E. Kimerling ,  Casey Robertson ,  Martin McNestry ,  Julio Naveira ,  David Doornink ,  Kevin Kuester ,  Anthony Selmeczy ,  Mark Waterman ,  Stephen Cooke ,  Graham Thomas

IPC: B41J2/165

CPC classification number: B41J2/16505 ,  B41J2/16535 ,  B41J2/1752

Abstract: A capping device for an ink jet print head, includes a base, the base configured to receive an ink jet print head comprising nozzles for ejecting ink in a print direction, and a cap assembly attached to the base and configured for movement between a closed position when the print head is not printing and an open position to allow for the ejection of ink from the nozzles when the print head is printing. The cap assembly includes a cover support configured for generally planar movement with respect to the base in a direction perpendicular to the print direction and a cover attached to the cover support in a generally planar relationship thereto. The cover is adapted to provide additional movement with respect to the cover support in a direction different from the planar movement in the direction perpendicular to the print direction.

Abstract translation: 一种用于喷墨打印头的封盖装置，包括底座，底座被构造成接收喷墨打印头，该喷墨打印头包括用于在打印方向上喷射墨的喷嘴，以及盖组件，其附接到基座并构造成用于在关闭位置 当打印头未打印时，打印位置允许打印头正在打印时从喷嘴喷出墨水。 盖组件包括盖支撑件，其构造成在垂直于打印方向的方向上相对于基座大致平面移动，盖子以与其总体平面的关系连接到盖支撑件。 该盖适于在垂直于打印方向的方向上沿与平面运动不同的方向相对于盖支撑件提供额外的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20130120507A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13713223

申请日：2012-12-13

Applicant: Videojet Technologies Inc.

Inventor： Salhadin Omer ,  Jerzy Zaba

IPC: B41J2/02

CPC classification number: B41J2/02 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/185 ,  B41J2/195 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J2002/14362

Abstract: An ink droplet generation module for a print head assembly for a continuous ink jet printer, the printer having an ink supply system, a control system and a power supply system. The ink droplet generation module includes a supporting plate, an ink droplet generator, a charge electrode assembly, deflector plates, a phase measurement assembly, and a gutter tube, all attached to the supporting plate.

Abstract translation: 一种用于连续喷墨打印机的打印头组件的墨滴产生模块，该打印机具有供墨系统，控制系统和电源系统。 墨滴生成模块包括支撑板，墨滴发生器，充电电极组件，偏转板，相位测量组件和沟槽管，全部附接到支撑板。

公开(公告)号：US20040110868A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-10

申请号：US10314163

申请日：2002-12-09

Applicant: Videojet Technologies Inc.

Inventor： Linfang Zhu ,  Fengfei Xiao ,  John P. Folkers

IPC: C03C017/00

CPC classification number: C09D11/30 ,  C09D11/322

Abstract: Disclosed are opaque ink jet ink compositions and a method of printing that produce messages having a good contrast on darkly colored substrates, particularly darkly colored glass substrates, and that do not smear or degrade when exposed to moisture and/or hot and cold humid conditions, or when exposed to ice water or water under sterilizing conditions. The ink jet ink compositions comprise one or more organic solvents, one or more white pigments, one or more hydrophobic conductive agents, and one or more binder resins. In an embodiment of the ink jet ink composition, at least one binder resin comprises an acrylic or styrene acrylic resin. In another embodiment, the ink jet ink composition is free of polyamines. The ink jet ink composition may also include a glass adhesion promoter.

Abstract translation: 公开了不透明的喷墨油墨组合物和印刷方法，其产生在深色底物，特别是深色玻璃基材上具有良好对比度的消息，并且当暴露于湿气和/或热湿冷条件时不会被污染或降解， 或当在灭菌条件下暴露于冰水或水时。 喷墨油墨组合物包含一种或多种有机溶剂，一种或多种白色颜料，一种或多种疏水性导电剂和一种或多种粘合剂树脂。 在喷墨油墨组合物的一个实施方案中，至少一种粘合剂树脂包括丙烯酸或苯乙烯丙烯酸树脂。 在另一个实施方案中，喷墨油墨组合物不含多胺。 喷墨油墨组合物还可以包括玻璃粘合促进剂。

公开(公告)号：US12187038B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-07

申请号：US17788389

申请日：2020-12-21

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Robert Smith ,  Philip John Blowfield

IPC: B41J2/165 ,  B41J2/035

Abstract: A method of operating a continuous inkjet printer (1). The printer comprise a printhead. The printhead comprises a droplet generator (16) comprising a printing nozzle (17) for ejecting an ink jet for printing, at least one electrode (22, 23) for steering the inkjet, and a gutter (18) having an ink receiving orifice (24) for receiving parts of the ink jet which are not used for printing. The method comprises performing a cleaning operation. Said cleaning operation comprises: ejecting a solvent jet from the printing nozzle towards the gutter; and causing at least a portion of the solvent jet to contact at least a part of the gutter (18) surrounding the orifice (24) for cleaning said part of the gutter surrounding the orifice.