公开(公告)号：US07294223B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-13

申请号：US10766008

申请日：2004-01-29

申请人： Brian S. Hilton ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Takatoshi Tsuchiya ,  Hiroki Murakami

发明人： Brian S. Hilton ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Takatoshi Tsuchiya ,  Hiroki Murakami

IPC分类号： B29C65/00

CPC分类号： B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17509 ,  Y10T156/1043

摘要： A method for joining fluid containers and fluid ejectors in a fluid ejecting device are provided. The fluid container includes one or more heat stakes and a substrate includes one or more apertures for receiving the heat stakes and one or more three-dimensional features in the vicinity of the one or more apertures. The fluid ejector and optionally an elastic member are interposed between the fluid container and the substrate. Thermal energy is applied to the one or more heat stakes so that the one or more heat stakes soften to occupy the apertures and three-dimensional features of the substrate and pressure is applied to maintain contact between the fluid container, elastic member, fluid ejector and substrate. The present invention is also directed to substrate including one or more apertures for receiving heat stakes and one or more three-dimensional features in the vicinity of the one or more apertures.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种在流体喷射装置中连接流体容器和流体喷射器的方法。 流体容器包括一个或多个热桩，并且衬底包括用于接收热桩的一个或多个孔和一个或多个孔附近的一个或多个三维特征。 流体喷射器和可选地弹性构件插入在流体容器和基底之间。 将热能施加到一个或多个热桩上，使得一个或多个热桩软化以占据孔，并且施加衬底的三维特征并施加压力以保持流体容器，弹性构件，流体喷射器和 基质。 本发明还涉及包括用于接收热桩的一个或多个孔和在一个或多个孔附近的一个或多个三维特征的衬底。

公开(公告)号：US07192116B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-20

申请号：US10721220

申请日：2003-11-26

申请人： Roger G. Markham ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Brian S. Hilton

发明人： Roger G. Markham ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Brian S. Hilton

IPC分类号： B41J23/00 ,  B41J11/22

CPC分类号： B41J29/377

摘要： A system, method and structures for dissipating heat away from a thermal fluid ejector modules through a thermally-conductive carriage molded from a polymer to the ambient air surrounding the structure upon which the thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage translates. The heat is transferred via conduction and convection from the thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage across a thin volume of air trapped between a thermally-conductive carriage rod guide, enclosed on each end by thermally-conductive carriage rod guide bearings, and the thermal contact of the thermally-conductive carriage rod guide bearings with the surface of at least one thermally-conductive carriage guide rod which the thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage translates.

摘要翻译： 一种用于从热流体喷射器模块通过由聚合物模制的导热托架将热量散发到围绕结构的环境空气的导热流体喷射器托架翻转的系统，方法和结构。 热量通过传导和对流从导热流体喷射器托架转移穿过狭窄的空气，该空气被捕获在导热支架杆导向件之间，导热托架杆导向件由每个端部由导热支架导杆轴承封闭，并且热接触 导热支架导杆轴承，其具有导热流体喷射器托架平移的至少一个导热滑架导杆的表面。

公开(公告)号：US07018032B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-28

申请号：US10752718

申请日：2004-01-08

申请人： Eric A. Merz ,  Brian S. Hilton

发明人： Eric A. Merz ,  Brian S. Hilton

IPC分类号： B41J2/87

CPC分类号： B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/17509

摘要： A refillable fluid container system having a communication channel between the manifold and fluid reservoir that allows air to vent from the manifold to an air accumulation area with in the fluid resevoir.

摘要翻译： 一种可再填充流体容器系统，其在歧管和流体储存器之间具有连通通道，其允许空气在流体储存器中从歧管排出到空气积聚区域。

公开(公告)号：US06412911B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-02

申请号：US09597545

申请日：2000-06-19

申请人： Brian S. Hilton ,  Edward M. Carrese ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Steven R. Moore ,  James R. Brown ,  Arthur J. Sobon

发明人： Brian S. Hilton ,  Edward M. Carrese ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Steven R. Moore ,  James R. Brown ,  Arthur J. Sobon

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17503 ,  B41J2/1752

摘要： An ink tank and ink tank support structure which contains structural elements which are designed to permit proper installation of the ink tank in the ink tank support structure while minimizing the chances of improper installation of the ink tank in the ink tank structure. A primary ink tank seal is provided in the ink tank, and a relatively low compressive force seal is provided between the ink tank support structure and the ink tank to reduce leakage of fluid from the tank and limit evaporation of fluid from the tank despite repeated insertions and removals of the ink tank from the ink tank support structure. A variable capacity ink tank and an ink tank with staggered height walls are disclosed, as well as a code reader for determining characteristics of ink tanks.

摘要翻译： 一种墨盒和墨盒支撑结构，其包含被设计成允许墨水罐正确安装在墨水罐支撑结构中的结构元件，同时最小化墨水盒在墨水盒结构中的不正确安装的机会。 主墨盒密封件设置在墨水罐中，并且在墨水罐支撑结构和墨水盒之间提供相对较低的压缩力密封，以减少流体从罐中的泄漏并且尽管反复插入限制流体从罐中的蒸发 以及从墨罐支撑结构移除墨盒。 公开了一种可变容量墨盒和具有交错高度壁的墨盒，以及用于确定墨盒特性的代码阅读器。

公开(公告)号：US06390615B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-21

申请号：US09722635

申请日：2000-11-28

申请人： Edward M. Carrese ,  Brian S. Hilton ,  Eric A. Merz ,  James R. Brown ,  Steven R. Moore ,  Arthur J. Sobon ,  Hiep Nguyen ,  Kenneth W. Altfather

发明人： Edward M. Carrese ,  Brian S. Hilton ,  Eric A. Merz ,  James R. Brown ,  Steven R. Moore ,  Arthur J. Sobon ,  Hiep Nguyen ,  Kenneth W. Altfather

IPC分类号： B41J2175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/1752

摘要： An ink tank and ink tank support structure which contains structural elements which are designed to permit proper installation of the ink in the ink tank support structure while minimizing the chances of improper installation of the ink tank in the ink tank structure. A primary ink tank seal is provided in the ink tank, and a relatively low compressive force seal is provided between the ink tank support structure and the ink tank to reduce leakage of fluid from tank and limit evaporation of fluid from the tank despite repeated insertions and removals of the ink tank from the ink tank support structure. A variable capacity ink tank and an ink tank with staggered height walls are disclosed, as well as a code reader for determining characteristics of ink tanks.

摘要翻译： 一种墨水盒和墨水盒支撑结构，其包含结构元件，该结构元件被设计成允许墨水适当地安装在墨水盒支撑结构中，同时最小化墨水盒在墨水盒结构中的不正确安装的机会。 主墨盒密封件设置在墨盒中，并且在墨盒支撑结构和墨水盒之间提供相对较低的压缩力密封，以减少来自墨盒的流体的泄漏，并且尽管重复插入并且限制流体从罐中的蒸发， 从油墨罐支撑结构移除墨盒。 公开了一种可变容量墨盒和具有交错高度壁的墨盒，以及用于确定墨盒特性的代码阅读器。

公开(公告)号：US07105131B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US10064980

申请日：2002-09-05

申请人： Brian S. Hilton

发明人： Brian S. Hilton

IPC分类号： B01L3/02 ,  G01N1/10

CPC分类号： B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/14016 ,  B41J2/14201 ,  Y10T436/2575

摘要： A microelectromechanical system based fluid ejector comprises an ejector nozzle, a chamber that communicates with the ejector nozzle, and a plurality of movable ejection structures associated with the ejector nozzle and arranged to move in the chamber such that a variable volume of fluid is ejected from the associated ejector nozzle. The plurality of movable ejection structures may also be arranged to move in the chamber such that a continuous flow of fluid is ejected from the associated ejector nozzle. A controller may be used to actuate each of the plurality of movable ejection structures independently. The movable ejection structures may comprise a piston, a flexible diaphragm or the like. A plurality of actuators may be provided, with each of the actuators being associated with one of the ejection structures. The actuators may comprise electrostatic, magnetic or thermal actuators, or the like.

摘要翻译： 基于微机电系统的流体喷射器包括喷射器喷嘴，与喷射器喷嘴连通的室，以及与喷射器喷嘴相关联并被布置成在室中移动的多个可移动喷射结构，使得可变体积的流体从 相关的喷射器喷嘴。 多个可移动喷射结构还可以布置成在腔室中移动，使得连续的流体流从相关联的喷射器喷嘴喷射。 可以使用控制器来独立地致动多个可动喷射结构中的每一个。 可移动的排出结构可以包括活塞，柔性隔膜等。 可以提供多个致动器，其中每个致动器与排出结构中的一个相关联。 致动器可以包括静电，磁性或热致动器等。

公开(公告)号：US06183073B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09232819

申请日：1999-01-19

申请人： Robert M. Rottman ,  Brian S. Hilton

发明人： Robert M. Rottman ,  Brian S. Hilton

IPC分类号： B41J2175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17509

摘要： A printbar, such as a full width array printbar, filling method and apparatus provides for the selective application of positive pressure to an ink container, such as an ink bag, for forcing the expulsion of ink out of the bag and into the printbar. A steady force is applied until ink appears in a window provided in a vent line adjacent to and in fluid communication with the printbar, at which time the printbar manifold is full. Additional steady pressure forces ink to flow into the ink jet channels, assuring that the channels are fully primed and functional, at which time the positive pressure can be stopped. In an alternative embodiment, a motive force provided by, for example, a solenoid or motor, preferably including a gear and cam, are included to provide the motive force for the application of pressure against the ink bag. Pressure limiting springs may be utilized to provide the desired positive pressure to the ink manifold. A reflective light sensor may be included to detect ink in the vent line window and automatically turn off the motor or solenoid, preferably after a delay to allow priming of the channels.

摘要翻译： 诸如全宽阵列印刷条，填充方法和装置的打印条提供了对油墨容器（例如油墨袋）选择性地施加正压力，用于迫使油墨从袋中排出并进入打印棒。 施加稳定的力直到墨水出现在设置在与印刷条相邻并与印刷条流体连通的排放管线中的窗口中，此时印刷条歧管已满。 额外的稳定压力迫使墨水流入喷墨通道，确保通道完全起泡和起作用，此时可以停止正压。 在替代实施例中，由例如螺线管或马达提供的优选地包括齿轮和凸轮的动力被包括以提供用于向墨袋施加压力的动力。 压力限制弹簧可用于向油墨歧管提供所需的正压力。 可以包括反射光传感器以检测通风线窗口中的墨水，并且优选地在延迟之后自动关闭电动机或螺线管，以允许通道的启动。

公开(公告)号：US06234605B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-22

申请号：US09004270

申请日：1998-01-08

申请人： Brian S. Hilton

发明人： Brian S. Hilton

IPC分类号： B41J2155

CPC分类号： B41J2/515 ,  B41J2/15 ,  B41J2/155 ,  B41J25/001 ,  B41J2025/008

摘要： A liquid ink printer, depositing ink drops to form an image, in multiple printing resolutions, on a recording medium moving along a recording medium path. The liquid ink printer includes a pagewidth printbar, including an array of ink ejecting nozzles spaced at a predetermined resolution, aligned substantially perpendicular to the recording medium path, to eject the ink drops on the recording medium during movement of the recording medium along the recording medium path, a positioning device, coupled to the pagewidth printbar, to position the printbar at a plurality of discrete locations, and a controller, coupled to the printbar and to the positioning device, to cause the positioning device to position the printbar at the plurality of discrete locations as a function of the predetermined resolution.

摘要翻译： 一种液体墨水打印机，在沿着记录介质路径移动的记录介质上以多种打印分辨率沉积墨滴以形成图像。 液体墨水打印机包括页宽打印条，其包括以基本上垂直于记录介质路径排列的以预定分辨率间隔开的喷墨喷嘴阵列，以在记录介质沿着记录介质移动期间将墨滴喷射到记录介质上 路径，定位装置，耦合到所述页宽打印条，以将所述打印条定位在多个离散位置;以及控制器，耦合到所述打印条和所述定位装置，以使所述定位装置将所述打印条定位在所述多个 离散位置作为预定分辨率的函数。

公开(公告)号：US06276788B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-21

申请号：US09270464

申请日：1999-03-15

申请人： Brian S. Hilton

发明人： Brian S. Hilton

IPC分类号： B41J2175

CPC分类号： B41J2/1752 ,  B41J2/17513

摘要： An ink jet cartridge has a rigid housing with a flexible, vent-free pouch containing ink positioned therein. The pouch has a fitment sealed therein with a quick disconnect valve incorporated in the distal end of the fitment which extends from the pouch. The housing protects the ink pouch from handling forces and provides the device to apply an insertion force necessary to install a cartridge into an ink supply station of an ink jet printer. Ink is extracted by a probe resident in the ink supply station which actuates the quick disconnect valve upon insertion of the cartridge. The quick disconnect valve reseals when the cartridge is removed from the probe. The quick disconnect valve has a spring biased ball and a resilient cap releasably snapped on the valve which has an internal conical wall that functions as a valve seat for the spring biased ball. The valve configuration reduces the number of parts and provides a larger and better surface for the ball to seal against.

摘要翻译： 喷墨盒具有刚性壳体，其具有位于其中的含有墨水的柔性无通气袋。 该袋具有密封在其中的配件，其具有并入从该小袋延伸的配件的远端中的快速分离阀。 壳体保护墨水袋免受处理力的影响，并提供该装置以将墨盒安装到喷墨打印机的供墨站所需的插入力。 墨水通过驻留在供墨站中的探针提取，该探针在插入墨盒时致动快速断开阀。 当从探头上取下墨盒时，快速断开阀将重新启动。 快速断开阀具有弹簧偏压球和可释放地卡在阀上的弹性帽，其具有用作弹簧偏置球的阀座的内部锥形壁。 阀门配置减少了零件数量，并提供了一个更大更好的表面，用于球体密封。

公开(公告)号：US06229114B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US09409431

申请日：1999-09-30

申请人： John R. Andrews ,  Brian S. Hilton ,  Steven R. Moore ,  Roy A. Trowbridge, Jr. ,  Gary D. Redding ,  William G. Hawkins ,  C. Glenn Prince

发明人： John R. Andrews ,  Brian S. Hilton ,  Steven R. Moore ,  Roy A. Trowbridge, Jr. ,  Gary D. Redding ,  William G. Hawkins ,  C. Glenn Prince

IPC分类号： B23K2638

CPC分类号： B41J2/17536 ,  B23K26/0626 ,  B23K26/066 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B23K26/0846 ,  B23K2103/42 ,  B23K2103/50 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/17513

摘要： A process for precision patterning or cutting of a sheet stock, such as an adhesive tape, includes the step of irradiating a surface of a sheet stock with an irradiation source to pattern or cut a part in the sheet stock. The method is particularly useful for precision cutting adhesive members, such as adhesive fluid seals, for an inkjet print cartridge.

摘要翻译： 用于精密图案化或切割诸如胶带的片材的方法包括用照射源照射片材的表面以对片材中的部分进行图案化或切割的步骤。 该方法对于用于喷墨打印墨盒的精密切割粘合剂构件（例如粘合剂流体密封件）特别有用。