公开(公告)号：US09452607B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US14703635

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: OCE-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

Inventor： Laurentius P. E. G. Kuypers ,  Patrick Vink ,  Jan P. J. Verstegen ,  Emil Spee ,  Frank J. W. Zeelen ,  Martinus H. Caris ,  Ludovicus M. Heijnders

IPC: B41J2/165 ,  B41J29/393

CPC classification number: B41J2/16552 ,  B41J2/16517 ,  B41J2/16535 ,  B41J2/16541 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J2002/1655 ,  B41J2002/16573

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly of a print head and a maintenance unit. The present invention further relates to a method for the use of an assembly of a print head and a maintenance unit.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及打印头和维护单元的组件。 本发明还涉及一种使用打印头和维护单元的组件的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20160263922A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15164553

申请日：2016-05-25

Applicant: OCE-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

Inventor： Brandon RIGIO ,  Brian D. OTTER ,  Ryan C. BRYDE ,  Michael P. HOY ,  Chad A. KOEHN

IPC: B41J25/00 ,  B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41J25/001 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J19/00 ,  B41J19/142 ,  B41J19/20

Abstract: An inkjet printing apparatus includes an inkjet print head arranged to be moveable in a direction of movement along a guiding assembly. The guiding assembly includes a support structure; a strip mounted on the support structure, the strip being substantially rigid and straight in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement and mounted in such way that a straightness in the direction of movement is provided; and an air bearing system operatively coupled to the strip. The strip extends in a vertical plane, the vertical plane being substantially parallel to the direction of movement and being substantially parallel to the first direction. The air bearing system is configured to control a position of the inkjet print head in a horizontal plane relative to the strip during movement of the print head in the direction of movement, the horizontal plane being substantially perpendicular to the vertical plane. Employing such a strip and a suitable mounting method for mounting the strip on the support structure, it is enabled to select a cost-effective and/or light-weight support structure.

Abstract translation: 喷墨打印设备包括喷墨打印头，喷墨打印头被布置成沿着引导组件沿运动方向移动。 引导组件包括支撑结构; 所述条带安装在所述支撑结构上，所述条带基本上刚性并且在基本上垂直于所述移动方向的第一方向上是平直的，并且以使得提供所述移动方向的平直度的方式安装; 以及可操作地连接到带材的空气轴承系统。 条带在垂直平面中延伸，垂直平面基本上平行于运动方向并且基本上平行于第一方向。 空气轴承系统构造成在打印头沿运动方向运动期间相对于条带在水平平面中控制喷墨打印头的位置，水平面基本上垂直于垂直平面。 采用这种条带和合适的将条带安装在支撑结构上的安装方法，能够选择成本有效和/或重量轻的支撑结构。

公开(公告)号：US20160263839A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15058784

申请日：2016-03-02

Applicant: OCE-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

Inventor： Mark MIEDEMA

IPC: B29C67/00

CPC classification number: B29C67/0092 ,  B29C64/112 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29K2835/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/00

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for forming a 3D object, wherein the method comprises the step of depositing a support structure. According to the invention, the support structure comprises an organic di-acid having a molecular weight of 300 g/mole or less. The invention further relates to an assembly of a 3D printed object and a support structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于形成3D对象的方法，其中该方法包括沉积支撑结构的步骤。 根据本发明，载体结构包括分子量为300g / mol或更低的有机二酸。 本发明还涉及3D打印物体和支撑结构的组件。

公开(公告)号：US09428662B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US15087122

申请日：2016-03-31

Applicant: OCE-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

Inventor： Peter M. A. Wetjens ,  Kim C. Jansen ,  Robin X. E. Willemse ,  Jacobus G. Van Enckevort

IPC: C09D11/34 ,  C09D11/328 ,  C09D11/38 ,  C09B5/14

CPC classification number: C09D11/34 ,  C09B5/14 ,  C09B67/0096 ,  C09B69/04 ,  C09D11/328 ,  C09D11/38

Abstract: Disclosed is a hot melt ink composition containing a substantially non-aqueous carrier composition; at least one dye which comprises at least one salt of the anthrapyridone series; and an organic sulfonic acid compound. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the hot melt ink composition.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种含有基本上非水性载体组合物的热熔油墨组合物; 至少一种染料，其包含所述蒽吡啶酮系列的至少一种盐; 和有机磺酸化合物。 还公开了制备热熔油墨组合物的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09340691B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14142550

申请日：2013-12-27

Applicant: OCE-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

Inventor： Ronald Groothuijse ,  Richard Van Hameren ,  Peter R. Markies ,  Marjon M. H. Janssen ,  Emile A. Snijders

IPC: C08G63/16 ,  C08G63/00 ,  C08G63/02 ,  C09D11/34 ,  C08G63/12 ,  C09D167/00 ,  C08G63/80

CPC classification number: C09D11/34 ,  C08G63/12 ,  C08G63/80 ,  C09D167/00 ,  C08K5/20 ,  C08L67/00

Abstract: A hot melt ink composition includes a copolyester, the copolyester consisting essentially of a condensation product of a first type of monomer, a second type of monomer and a third type of monomer, wherein the first type of monomer comprises at least one monomer A selected from the group of polyhydroxyl alcohols comprising X hydroxyl functional groups, wherein X≧3, wherein the second type of monomer comprises at least one monomer B selected from the group of monomers being able to form an ester linkage with an alcohol and wherein the third type of monomer comprises at least one monomer C selected from the group of aromatic monocarboxylic acids. A method for preparing such copolyesters and a hot melt ink composition includes a mixture of such copolyesters.

Abstract translation: 热熔油墨组合物包括共聚酯，该共聚酯基本上由第一类单体，第二类单体和第三类单体的缩合产物组成，其中第一类单体包含至少一种选自 包含X羟基官能团的一组多羟基醇，其中X≥3，其中第二类型的单体包含至少一种选自能够与醇形成酯键的单体组中的至少一种单体B，其中第三类型 单体包含至少一种选自芳族一元羧酸的单体C. 制备这种共聚酯和热熔油墨组合物的方法包括这种共聚酯的混合物。

公开(公告)号：US20160121611A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14991430

申请日：2016-01-08

Applicant: OCE-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

Inventor： Hans REINTEN ,  Hendrik J. STOLK ,  Patrick H.M.A. BRANDTS

IPC: B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/16

CPC classification number: B41J2/14274 ,  B41J2/14233 ,  B41J2/161 ,  B41J2/1612 ,  B41J2/1623

Abstract: An inkjet print head for expelling a droplet of a fluid through a nozzle orifice comprises a fluid channel for holding a channel amount of fluid, the fluid channel comprising a pressure chamber in fluid communication with the nozzle orifice and a piezo actuator. The piezo actuator comprises an active piezo stack, which stack comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, and a piezo-material layer arranged between the first and the second electrode, and the piezo actuator comprises a membrane having a first side and a second side, the second side being opposite to the first side. The active piezo stack is provided at the first side and the pressure chamber at the second side such that the membrane forms a flexible wall of the pressure chamber. The fluid channel, when holding the channel amount of fluid, has a fluid compliance and the piezo actuator has an actuator compliance. In accordance with the present invention, the actuator compliance is larger than the fluid channel compliance such to have a high energy coupling efficiency and consequently a low power dissipation.

Abstract translation: 用于通过喷嘴孔排出流体液滴的喷墨打印头包括用于保持通道量的流体的流体通道，流体通道包括与喷嘴孔流体连通的压力室和压电致动器。 压电致动器包括有源压电叠层，该叠层包括布置在第一和第二电极之间的第一电极，第二电极和压电材料层，并且压电致动器包括具有第一侧和第二侧的膜 第二侧与第一侧相对。 主动压电堆叠设置在第一侧和第二侧的压力室处，使得膜形成压力室的柔性壁。 流体通道在保持流体的通道量时具有流体顺应性，并且压电致动器具有致动器顺从性。 根据本发明，致动器顺从性大于流体通道顺应性，从而具有高的能量耦合效率，从而具有低的功率耗散。

公开(公告)号：US09302469B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US14702257

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: OCE-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

Inventor： Eduard T. H. De Grijs

IPC: B41J29/393 ,  B41J2/045 ,  B41J2/21

CPC classification number: B41J2/0451 ,  B41J2/2139 ,  B41J2/2146

Abstract: A method is provided for compensating a failing nozzle in a printhead comprising a series of print elements with nozzles for operation in an inkjet printing process in which a colorant is applied for locally changing an optical density, thereby printing an image. The method comprises at least two compensation mechanisms, each providing a different amount of additional optical density in the environment of a missing dot in the printed image. A nozzle is recorded as a failing nozzle if the associated print element does not apply an ink dot within predetermined specifications. An environment density is determined in an environment of a missing dot associated with said failing nozzle. The environment density is compared with a predetermined threshold, and an appropriate compensation mechanism is selected from the at least two compensation mechanisms. The method is applied in an inkjet printing system for balancing under- and overcompensated optical density.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于补偿打印头中的故障喷嘴的方法，该打印头包括一系列具有用于在喷墨打印过程中操作的喷嘴的打印元件，其中着色剂用于局部改变光密度，从而打印图像。 该方法包括至少两个补偿机制，每个补偿机制在印刷图像中的缺失点的环境中提供不同量的附加光密度。 如果相关联的打印元件在预定规格内未施加墨点，则喷嘴被记录为故障喷嘴。 在与所述故障喷嘴相关联的缺失点的环境中确定环境密度。 将环境密度与预定阈值进行比较，并且从至少两个补偿机制中选择适当的补偿机制。 该方法应用于用于平衡光学密度不足和过度补偿的喷墨打印系统。

公开(公告)号：US09280083B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14472630

申请日：2014-08-29

Applicant: OCE-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

Inventor： Norbert H. W. Lamers

IPC: G03G15/34 ,  G03G15/08 ,  G03G17/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/0822 ,  G03G15/34 ,  G03G17/00 ,  G03G2215/0651

Abstract: An image forming device includes at least one image forming element moving past an image forming station in which toner is deposited on a surface of the image forming element, which surface is facing the image forming station, said image forming element including a core layer forming a core of the image forming element and including a plurality of tracks comprising electrodes individually connected to corresponding drivers, and a semi-conducting top layer forming the surface of the image forming element, wherein the image forming element further includes an isolating layer in-between the core layer and the semi-conducting top layer, which isolating layer includes a plurality of pads each of which extends over at least one track in a non-overlapping manner, extends towards one underlying track as to form an interconnection with the one underlying track, and is filled with a conducting material in order to let each pad individually be activated by means of the driver of the underlying track in order to adhere toner on a location of the surface of the image forming element, which location corresponds to the underlying activated pad.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括至少一个图像形成元件，该图像形成元件移动经过图像形成站，在该图像形成站中，调色剂沉积在图像形成元件的表面上，该表面面向图像形成站，所述图像形成元件包括形成 图像形成元件的芯部并且包括多个轨道，其包括单独连接到相应的驱动器的电极以及形成图像形成元件的表面的半导电顶层，其中所述图像形成元件还包括位于所述图像形成元件之间的隔离层 芯层和半导电顶层，该隔离层包括多个焊盘，每个焊盘以不重叠的方式在至少一个轨道上延伸，朝向一个下层轨道延伸以形成与一个下面的轨道的互连， 并且填充有导电材料，以便通过下面的tr的驱动器使每个垫单独地被激活 以便将调色剂粘附在图像形成元件的表面的位置上，该位置对应于下面的活化垫。

公开(公告)号：US09242461B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US14829916

申请日：2015-08-19

Applicant: OCE-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

Inventor： Hans Reinten ,  Maikel A. J. Huygens

IPC: B41J2/045 ,  B41J2/14

CPC classification number: B41J2/14201 ,  B41J2/14233 ,  B41J2002/1437 ,  B41J2002/14403

Abstract: A droplet generating device includes a wafer with a recess that defines a pressure chamber, a flexible membrane bonded to the wafer so as to cover the recess and form a wall of the pressure chamber, and an actuator attached to the membrane for flexing the membrane to generate a pressure wave in a liquid in the pressure chamber, the pressure chamber having a first port connected to a liquid supply line, and a second port connecting the pressure chamber to a nozzle, at least one of the ports being arranged adjacent to the membrane, wherein the wafer forms at least one island portion that projects into the at least one of the ports, engages the membrane and divides the port into at least two separate passages, and wherein the at least one island portion is arranged to delimit a flexing part of the membrane on a side of the at least one of the ports.

Abstract translation: 液滴产生装置包括具有限定压力室的凹部的晶片，结合到晶片的柔性膜以覆盖凹部并形成压力室的壁;以及附接到膜的致动器，用于将膜弯曲成 在所述压力室中的液体中产生压力波，所述压力室具有连接到液体供应管线的第一端口和将所述压力室连接到喷嘴的第二端口，所述端口中的至少一个邻近所述膜布置 ，其中所述晶片形成突出到所述至少一个所述端口中的至少一个岛部分，接合所述膜并将所述端口划分成至少两个分离的通道，并且其中所述至少一个岛部分被布置成限定弯曲部分 的膜在所述至少一个端口的一侧上。

公开(公告)号：US20160002480A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14833837

申请日：2015-08-24

Applicant: OCE-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

Inventor： Richard VAN HAMEREN ,  Ronald GROOTHUIJSE ,  Peter R. MARKIES ,  Mark A.M. LEENEN ,  Mark HOEIJMAKERS

IPC: C09D11/36 ,  C09D11/104 ,  C09D11/14 ,  C09D11/106

CPC classification number: B41J2/2107 ,  C09D11/104 ,  C09D11/106 ,  C09D11/14 ,  C09D11/322 ,  C09D11/36 ,  C09D11/38

Abstract: The invention relates to an ink composition comprising a water-dispersed resin a water dispersible colorant and water and wherein the ink composition further comprises a co-solvent, wherein the co-solvent is selected from the group consisting of saccharides and co-solvents comprising a ring structure, wherein the ring structure comprises a 5-membered, a 6-membered or a 7-membered ring. Additionally, the ink composition comprises a cyclodextrin compound.The invention further relates to a method for preparing such ink compositions and to a method for applying an image onto a receiving medium using such ink composition.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种油墨组合物，其包含水分散树脂，水分散性着色剂和水，并且其中所述油墨组合物还包含共溶剂，其中所述助溶剂选自由以下组成的组：糖和助溶剂，其包含 环结构，其中所述环结构包含5元，6元或7元环。 另外，油墨组合物包含环糊精化合物。 本发明还涉及制备这种油墨组合物的方法和使用这种油墨组合物将图像应用于接收介质的方法。