公开(公告)号：US6082854A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-04

申请号：US39735

申请日：1998-03-16

申请人： James P Axtell ,  Trudy L Benjamin ,  David J Lowe ,  Preston D. Seu ,  Blair M. Kent

发明人： James P Axtell ,  Trudy L Benjamin ,  David J Lowe ,  Preston D. Seu ,  Blair M. Kent

IPC分类号： B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/165 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J25/34 ,  B41J29/00

CPC分类号： B41J2/16517 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J25/34

摘要： The present invention provides ink-jet writing engine modules for use with a compatible hard copy engine module, a hard copy apparatus based thereon, and methods of manufacturing, operation, and use. Fluidic and electronic partitioning for ink-jet hard copy apparatus is redefined. Modular separation of a hard copy engine from a writing engine allows a replaceable writing module containing all of the key elements of the ink-jet writing system based on writing system technology requirements, particularly for those most likely to age or fail as a result of time, frequency of use, or end-user actions. The writing engine subsystem includes: one or more printing modules having print head elements with concomitant ink manifold components and ink flow and pressure regulation mechanisms; one or more ink containers--either permanent, refillable, or replaceable; one or more ink formulations; one or more ink delivery means, such as tubes and valves fluidically coupling the ink containers to the ink manifolds; service station components; and a framework to retain the elements in a unitary module, insertable cassette-like manner. The present invention further provides a hard copy engine compatible with such a writing engine. The hard copy engine does not contain any components requiring direct contact with ink. Ink-wetted components are predisposed to ink-jet technological changes without affecting the electrical interface and the mechanical interface between the writing engine and the hard copy engine.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了用于与兼容的硬拷贝引擎模块一起使用的喷墨写入引擎模块，基于此的硬拷贝装置以及制造，操作和使用的方法。 重新定义喷墨硬拷贝装置的流体和电子分配。 硬拷贝引擎与写入引擎的模块化分离允许基于写入系统技术要求的包含喷墨写入系统的所有关键元素的可更换的写入模块，特别是对于那些最可能由于时间而变老或失败 ，使用频率或最终用户操作。 所述书写引擎子系统包括：一个或多个印刷模块，其具有带有伴随的墨水歧管部件和墨水流量和压力调节机构的打印头元件; 一个或多个墨水容器 - 永久性，可再填充或可更换; 一种或多种油墨配方; 一个或多个墨水输送装置，例如将墨水容器流体耦合到墨水歧管的管和阀; 维修站组件; 以及将元件保持在单一模块中的框架，可插入盒式方式。 本发明还提供了与这种写入引擎兼容的硬拷贝引擎。 硬拷贝引擎不包含任何需要与墨水直接接触的部件。 吸墨组件易于喷墨技术变化，而不影响写入引擎和硬拷贝引擎之间的电接口和机械接口。

公开(公告)号：US20090295848A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12501451

申请日：2009-07-12

申请人： Blair Kent ,  James P. Axtell ,  Trudy Benjamin ,  David J. Lowe ,  Preston D. Seu

发明人： Blair Kent ,  James P. Axtell ,  Trudy Benjamin ,  David J. Lowe ,  Preston D. Seu

IPC分类号： B41J29/38

CPC分类号： B41J2/17506 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J3/407

摘要： A tip to be placed on a fluid-ejection device is filled with fluid. The fluid may be introduced into a substantially hollow body of the tip at a first end of the body. The body of the tip has a second end at which a fluid-ejection mechanism is disposed to eject the fluid as controlled by the fluid-ejection device. The fluid may be introduced into the substantially hollow body of the tip through of the fluid-ejection mechanism disposed at the second end of the body of the tip. The tip may further be identified and/or serviced, and the tip and/or the fluid-ejection device may further be validated.

摘要翻译： 放置在流体喷射装置上的尖端填充有流体。 流体可以在身体的第一端被引入到尖端的基本上中空的主体中。 尖端的主体具有第二端，在该第二端处设置有流体喷射机构，以便由流体喷射装置控制地喷射流体。 流体可以通过设置在尖端的主体的第二端处的流体排出机构引入尖端的基本上中空的主体。 尖端还可以被识别和/或维修，并且可以进一步验证尖端和/或流体喷射装置。

公开(公告)号：US06493937B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-17

申请号：US09039604

申请日：1998-03-16

申请人： James P Axtell ,  Trudy L Benjamin ,  David J Lowe ,  Preston D. Seu ,  Blair M. Kent

发明人： James P Axtell ,  Trudy L Benjamin ,  David J Lowe ,  Preston D. Seu ,  Blair M. Kent

IPC分类号： B21D5376

CPC分类号： B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/17509 ,  B41J2/1752 ,  B41J2/17546 ,  B41J19/207 ,  B41J2002/14362 ,  B41J2202/03 ,  B41J2202/14 ,  B41J2202/17 ,  Y10T29/49401

摘要： A manufacturing method provides ink-jet writing engine modules for use with a compatible hard copy engine module, a hard copy apparatus based thereon, and methods of manufacturing, operation, and use. Fluidic and electronic partitioning for ink-jet hard copy apparatus is redefined. Modular separation of a hard copy engine from a writing engine allows a replaceable writing module containing all of the key elements of the ink-jet writing system based on writing system technology requirements, particularly for those most likely to age or fail as a result of time, frequency of use, or end-user actions. The writing engine subsystem includes: one or more printing modules having print head elements with concomitant ink manifold components and ink flow and pressure regulation mechanisms; one or more ink containers—either permanent, refillable, or replaceable; one or more ink formulations; one or more ink delivery means, such as tubes and valves fluidically coupling the ink containers to the ink manifolds; service station components; and a framework to retain the elements in a unitary module, insertable cassette-like manner.

摘要翻译： 制造方法提供了用于与兼容的硬拷贝引擎模块一起使用的喷墨写入引擎模块，基于其的硬拷贝装置以及制造，操作和使用的方法。 重新定义喷墨硬拷贝装置的流体和电子分配。 硬拷贝引擎与写入引擎的模块化分离允许基于写入系统技术要求的包含喷墨写入系统的所有关键元素的可更换的写入模块，特别是对于那些最可能由于时间而变老或失败 ，使用频率或最终用户操作。 所述书写引擎子系统包括：一个或多个印刷模块，其具有带有伴随的墨水歧管部件和墨水流量和压力调节机构的打印头元件; 一个或多个墨水容器 - 永久性，可再填充或可更换; 一种或多种油墨配方; 一个或多个墨水输送装置，例如将墨水容器流体耦合到墨水歧管的管和阀; 维修站组件; 以及将元件保持在单一模块中的框架，可插入盒式方式。

公开(公告)号：US06257717B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-10

申请号：US09568112

申请日：2000-05-10

申请人： James P Axtell ,  Trudy L Benjamin ,  David J Lowe ,  Preston D. Seu ,  Blair M. Kent

发明人： James P Axtell ,  Trudy L Benjamin ,  David J Lowe ,  Preston D. Seu ,  Blair M. Kent

IPC分类号： B41J2175

CPC分类号： B41J2/16517 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J25/34

摘要： The present invention provides ink-jet writing engine modules for use with a compatible hard copy engine module, a hard copy apparatus based thereon, and methods of manufacturing, operation, and use. Fluidic and electronic partitioning for ink-jet hard copy apparatus is redefined. Modular separation of a hard copy engine from a writing engine allows a replaceable writing module containing all of the key elements of the ink-jet writing system based on writing system technology requirements, particularly for those most likely to age or fail as a result of time, frequency of use, or end-user actions. The writing engine subsystem includes: one or more printing modules having print head elements with concomitant ink manifold components and ink flow and pressure regulation mechanisms; one or more ink containers—either permanent, refillable, or replaceable; one or more ink formulations; one or more ink delivery means, such as tubes and valves fluidically coupling the ink containers to the ink manifolds; service station components; and a framework to retain the elements in a unitary module, insertable cassette-like manner. The present invention further provides a hard copy engine compatible with such a writing engine. The hard copy engine does not contain any components requiring direct contact with ink. Ink-wetted components are predisposed to ink-jet technological changes without affecting the electrical interface and the mechanical interface between the writing engine and the hard copy engine.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了用于与兼容的硬拷贝引擎模块一起使用的喷墨写入引擎模块，基于此的硬拷贝装置以及制造，操作和使用的方法。 重新定义喷墨硬拷贝装置的流体和电子分配。 硬拷贝引擎与写入引擎的模块化分离允许基于写入系统技术要求的包含喷墨写入系统的所有关键元素的可更换的写入模块，特别是对于那些最可能由于时间而变老或失败 ，使用频率或最终用户操作。 所述书写引擎子系统包括：一个或多个印刷模块，其具有带有伴随的墨水歧管部件和墨水流量和压力调节机构的打印头元件; 一个或多个墨水容器 - 永久性，可再填充或可更换; 一种或多种油墨配方; 一个或多个墨水输送装置，例如将墨水容器流体耦合到墨水歧管的管和阀; 维修站组件; 以及将元件保持在单一模块中的框架，可插入盒式方式。 本发明还提供了与这种写入引擎兼容的硬拷贝引擎。 硬拷贝引擎不包含任何需要与墨水直接接触的部件。 吸墨组件易于喷墨技术变化，而不影响写入引擎和硬拷贝引擎之间的电接口和机械接口。

公开(公告)号：US06264322B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-24

申请号：US09568277

申请日：2000-05-10

申请人： James P Axtell ,  Trudy L Benjamin ,  David J Lowe ,  Preston D. Seu ,  Blair M. Kent

发明人： James P Axtell ,  Trudy L Benjamin ,  David J Lowe ,  Preston D. Seu ,  Blair M. Kent

IPC分类号： B41J21175

CPC分类号： B41J2/16517 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J25/34

摘要： The present invention provides ink-jet writing engine modules for use with a compatible hard copy engine module, a hard copy apparatus based thereon, and methods of manufacturing, operation, and use. Fluidic and electronic partitioning for ink-jet hard copy apparatus is redefined. Modular separation of a hard copy engine from a writing engine allows a replaceable writing module containing all of the key elements of the ink-jet writing system based on writing system technology requirements, particularly for those most likely to age or fail as a result of time, frequency of use, or end-user actions. The writing engine subsystem includes: one or more printing modules having print head elements with concomitant ink manifold components and ink flow and pressure regulation mechanisms; one or more ink containers—either permanent, refillable, or replaceable; one or more ink formulations; one or more ink delivery means, such as tubes and valves fluidically coupling the ink containers to the ink manifolds; service station components; and a framework to retain the elements in a unitary module, insertable cassette-like manner. The present invention further provides a hard copy engine compatible with such a writing engine. The hard copy engine does not contain any components requiring direct contact with ink. Ink-wetted components are predisposed to ink-jet technological changes without affecting the electrical interface and the mechanical interface between the writing engine and the hard copy engine.

公开(公告)号：US06234626B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-22

申请号：US09568448

申请日：2000-05-10

申请人： James P Axtell ,  Trudy L Benjamin ,  David J Lowe ,  Preston D. Seu ,  Blair M. Kent

发明人： James P Axtell ,  Trudy L Benjamin ,  David J Lowe ,  Preston D. Seu ,  Blair M. Kent

IPC分类号： B41J2175

CPC分类号： B41J2/16517 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J25/34

摘要： The present invention provides ink-jet writing engine modules for use with a compatible hard copy engine module, a hard copy apparatus based thereon, and methods of manufacturing, operation, and use. Fluidic and electronic partitioning for ink-jet hard copy apparatus is redefined. Modular separation of a hard copy engine from a writing engine allows a replaceable writing module containing all of the key elements of the ink-jet writing system based on writing system technology requirements, particularly for those most likely to age or fail as a result of time, frequency of use, or end-user actions. The writing engine subsystem includes: one or more printing modules having print head elements with concomitant ink manifold components and ink flow and pressure regulation mechanisms; one or more ink containers—either permanent, refillable, or replaceable; one or more ink formulations; one or more ink delivery means, such as tubes and valves fluidically coupling the ink containers to the ink manifolds; service station components; and a framework to retain the elements in a unitary module, insertable cassette-like manner. The present invention further provides a hard copy engine compatible with such a writing engine. The hard copy engine does not contain any components requiring direct contact with ink. Ink-wetted components are predisposed to ink-jet technological changes without affecting the electrical interface and the mechanical interface between the writing engine and the hard copy engine.

公开(公告)号：US6036296A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US741893

申请日：1996-10-31

申请人： James P. Axtell ,  Preston D. Seu

发明人： James P. Axtell ,  Preston D. Seu

IPC分类号： B41J2/175 ,  G01F17/00 ,  G01F23/14 ,  G01F23/18 ,  B41J2/195

CPC分类号： B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17523 ,  B41J2/17566 ,  G01F17/00 ,  G01F22/02 ,  G01F23/14 ,  G01F23/18

摘要： A fluid level detection system for determining the volume of fluid in a container, is disclosed. An embodiment includes a fluid container, a reference chamber, a pressure chamber, an air source, an air management system including at least one orifice, a pressure sensor, a time measurement device, and a computing device. The air management system selectively pressurizes the reference chamber or pressure chamber and selectively discharges the reference chamber or pressure chamber via the orifice. The time measurement device determines elapsed time (.DELTA.t.sub.R) for pressure in the reference chamber to drop from pressure (P.sub.R1) to pressure (P.sub.R2) and elapsed time (.DELTA.t.sub.P) for pressure in the pressure chamber to drop from pressure (P.sub.P1) to pressure (P.sub.P2). The computing device determines a volume of air in the pressure chamber based upon the reference chamber volume, elapsed time (.DELTA.t.sub.R), elapsed time (.DELTA.t.sub.P), and pressures (P.sub.R1), (P.sub.R2), (P.sub.P1), and (P.sub.P2), and determines the volume of fluid in the container based upon the pressure chamber volume and the volume of air in the pressure chamber. A printing device incorporating an embodiment of the fluid level detection system is also disclosed, as is a method for determining the volume of fluid in a container based upon the volume of air in a pressure chamber. An apparatus for use in a printing device is disclosed that includes a printing composition container, a printing composition port coupled to the container, a pressure chamber around the container, and an air port coupled to the pressure chamber.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于确定容器中的流体体积的液面检测系统。 一个实施例包括流体容器，参考室，压力室，空气源，包括至少一个孔的空气管理系统，压力传感器，时间测量装置和计算装置。 空气管理系统选择性地加压参考室或压力室，并通过孔选择性地排放参考室或压力室。 时间测量装置确定参考室中的压力的​​经过时间（DELTA tR）从压力室（PP1）下降到压力（PP1）的压力（PP1）至压力（PR1）的压力（PR2）和经过时间（DELTA tP） 压力（PP2）。 计算装置基于参考室体积，经过时间（DELTA tR），经过时间（DELTA tP）和压力（PR1），（PR2），（PP1）和（PP2）来确定压力室中的空气体积 ），并且基于压力室体积和压力室中的空气体积来确定容器中的流体体积。 还公开了结合流体水平检测系统的实施例的打印装置，以及基于压力室中的空气体积来确定容器中的流体体积的方法。 公开了一种用于打印装置的装置，其包括印刷组合物容器，联接到容器的印刷组合物端口，围绕容器的压力室和联接到压力室的空气端口。

公开(公告)号：US07284844B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US10909215

申请日：2004-07-30

申请人： Preston D. Seu

发明人： Preston D. Seu

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/175

摘要： An air-driven delivery assembly for delivering marking material to a print head includes a supply reservoir configured to contain a quantity of marking material, a containment chamber coupled to the supply reservoir, and a low pressure source coupled to the containment chamber wherein activation of the low pressure source draws marking material from the supply reservoir into the containment chamber.

摘要翻译： 用于将标记材料输送到打印头的空气驱动输送组件包括：供给储存器，其构造成容纳一定数量的标记材料，与供给储存器连接的容纳室以及耦合到容纳室的低压源， 低压源将标记材料从供应储存器吸入容纳室。

公开(公告)号：US5975677A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-02

申请号：US846969

申请日：1997-04-30

申请人： Jaren D. Marler ,  Ted Lee ,  Winthrop D. Childers ,  Preston D. Seu ,  Norman E. Pawlowski, Jr.

发明人： Jaren D. Marler ,  Ted Lee ,  Winthrop D. Childers ,  Preston D. Seu ,  Norman E. Pawlowski, Jr.

IPC分类号： B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/05 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/16 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/21 ,  B41J25/22 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J2/145 ,  B41J2/15

CPC分类号： B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/14024 ,  B41J2/1603 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2/1631 ,  B41J2/1634 ,  B41J2/17509 ,  B41J2/2128 ,  B41J25/22 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J2202/17

摘要： Described is a printing system including a first array of ink ejection elements formed on a first substrate surface for ejecting droplets of a first ink, a second array of ink ejection elements formed on a second substrate surface for ejecting droplets of a second ink, a memory element associated with the first and second arrays of ink ejection elements contains parameters that relate droplet ejection characteristics of the first and second array of ink ejection elements. The droplet ejection characteristics may contain ink ejection alignment data that enables the calculation of the relative alignment between the first and second arrays of ink ejection elements such that droplets of the first ink can be effectively aligned with droplets of the second ink. Also, ink droplet volume data enables the calculation of the relative drop volume between the first and second arrays of ink ejection elements such that the printing system can provide hue control.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种打印系统，其包括形成在第一基板表面上用于喷射第一墨水的第一阵列的喷墨元件，形成在第二基板表面上的喷墨元件的第二阵列，用于喷射第二墨的液滴;存储器 与第一和第二喷墨元件阵列相关联的元件包含与喷墨元件的第一和第二阵列的液滴喷射特性相关联的参数。 液滴喷射特性可以包含喷墨对准数据，其能够计算第一和第二喷墨元件阵列之间的相对对准，使得第一墨水的液滴可以有效地与第二墨水的液滴对准。 此外，墨滴体积数据使得能够计算墨喷射元件的第一和第二阵列之间的相对液滴体积，使得打印系统可以提供色调控制。

公开(公告)号：US06302503B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09181953

申请日：1998-10-28

申请人： Preston D. Seu

发明人： Preston D. Seu

IPC分类号： B41J2195

CPC分类号： B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/17509 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2002/17573

摘要： An inkjet printing system includes a permanent or semi-permanent inkjet pen containing small glass beads for ink containment and to provide backpressure to the ink. The inkjet pen walls are transparent, and the printer has an optical sensor that detects changes in reflectivity in the glass beads. The glass beads change in reflectivity depending on whether or not they are saturated with ink. The change in reflectivity therefore functions as an effective out-of-ink detector. When an out of ink indication is made, the printer executes a refill of the pen. Two embodiments of refill mechanisms are disclosed: a trailing tube design, and a take-a-sip design.

摘要翻译： 喷墨打印系统包括永久性或半永久性喷墨笔，其包含用于油墨容纳的小玻璃珠并为油墨提供背压。 喷墨笔壁是透明的，打印机具有检测玻璃珠反射率变化的光学传感器。 玻璃珠根据它们是否被油墨饱和而改变反射率。 因此，反射率的变化可作为有效的墨水外检测器。 当进行墨水指示时，打印机执行笔的笔芯。 公开了再充填机构的两个实施例：尾管设计和抽出式设计。