公开(公告)号：US20130033688A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13204548

申请日：2011-08-05

申请人： Timothy Stowe ,  David Biegelsen ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  Jurgen Daniel

发明人： Timothy Stowe ,  David Biegelsen ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  Jurgen Daniel

IPC分类号： G03B27/52

CPC分类号： B41F7/30 ,  B41C1/1033 ,  B41F7/32 ,  B41F7/34 ,  B41P2227/70

摘要： A system and corresponding methods are disclosed for applying a dampening fluid to a reimageable surface of an imaging member in a variable data lithography system, without a form roller. In one embodiment, the system includes subsystems for converting a dampening fluid from a liquid phase to a dispersed fluid phase, and for directing flow of a dispersed fluid comprising the dampening fluid in dispersed fluid phase to the reimageable surface. The dampening fluid reverts to the liquid phase directly on the reimageable surface. In another embodiment a continuous ribbon of dampening fluid may be applied directly to the reimageable surface. This embodiment includes a body structure having a port for delivering dampening fluid in a continuous fluid ribbon directly to the reimageable surface, and a mechanism, associated with the body structure, for stripping an entrained air layer over the reimageable surface when the reimageable surface is in motion.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于将润版流体施加到可变数据光刻系统中的成像构件的可再成像表面的系统和相应方法，而没有成形辊。 在一个实施例中，该系统包括用于将润湿流体从液相转化为分散流体相的子系统，并且用于将包含分散流体相的润版液的分散流体的流动引导到可再成像的表面。 阻尼流体直接在可再成像的表面上回流到液相。 在另一个实施例中，连续的润版液体带可以直接施加到可再成像的表面。 该实施例包括具有端口的主体结构，该端口用于将连续流体带中的阻尼流体直接传送到可再成像的表面，以及与主体结构相关联的机构，用于当可再成像的表面处于可再成像的表面时，将夹带的空气层剥离在可再成像的表面上 运动。

公开(公告)号：US20130340638A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US14015754

申请日：2013-08-30

申请人： Timothy Stowe ,  Ashish Pattekar ,  Eric Peeters ,  David Biegelsen ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  Jurgen Daniel

发明人： Timothy Stowe ,  Ashish Pattekar ,  Eric Peeters ,  David Biegelsen ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  Jurgen Daniel

IPC分类号： B41F7/24

CPC分类号： B41F7/24 ,  B41F7/30 ,  B41F7/32 ,  B41F7/34 ,  B41N3/08 ,  B41P2227/70

摘要： Methods are disclosed for applying a dampening fluid to a reimageable surface of an imaging member in a variable data lithography system without a form roller. Dampening fluid in liquid form is converted to vapor phase, and directed to the reimageable surface. The dampening fluid reverts to the liquid phase directly on the reimageable surface. Controlling the temperatures of elements of the delivery subsystem prevents unwanted condensation of the dampening fluid vapor on those elements. Generation and delivery of the vapor can be controlled in a feedback arrangement as a function of measured layer thickness formed on the reimageable surface to obtain a desired dampening fluid layer thickness formed on the reimageable surface.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于将润版流体施加到可变数据光刻系统中的成像构件的可再成像表面的方法，而无需成形辊。 液体形式的阻尼液转化为气相，并引导到可再成像的表面。 阻尼流体直接在可再成像的表面上回流到液相。 控制输送子系统元件的温度可防止阻尼流体蒸汽在这些元件上的不必要的冷凝。 蒸汽的产生和输送可以以反映布置来控制，作为形成在可再成像表面上的测量层厚度的函数，以获得形成在可再成像表面上的期望的阻尼流体层厚度。

公开(公告)号：US20130033687A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13204526

申请日：2011-08-05

申请人： Timothy Stowe ,  Ashish Pattekar ,  Eric Peeters ,  David Biegelsen ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  Jurgen Daniel

发明人： Timothy Stowe ,  Ashish Pattekar ,  Eric Peeters ,  David Biegelsen ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  Jurgen Daniel

IPC分类号： G03B27/52

CPC分类号： B41F7/24 ,  B41F7/30 ,  B41F7/32 ,  B41F7/34 ,  B41N3/08 ,  B41P2227/70

摘要： A system and corresponding methods are disclosed for applying a dampening fluid to a reimageable surface of an imaging member in a variable data lithography system, without a form roller. In one embodiment, the system includes subsystems for converting a dampening fluid from a liquid phase to a dispersed fluid phase, and for directing flow of a dispersed fluid comprising the dampening fluid in dispersed fluid phase to the reimageable surface. The dampening fluid reverts to the liquid phase directly on the reimageable surface. In another embodiment a continuous ribbon of dampening fluid may be applied directly to the reimageable surface. This embodiment includes a body structure having a port for delivering dampening fluid in a continuous fluid ribbon directly to the reimageable surface, and a mechanism, associated with the body structure, for stripping an entrained air layer over the reimageable surface when the reimageable surface is in motion.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于将润版流体施加到可变数据光刻系统中的成像构件的可再成像表面的系统和相应方法，而没有成形辊。 在一个实施例中，该系统包括用于将润湿流体从液相转化为分散流体相的子系统，并且用于将包含分散流体相的润版液的分散流体的流动引导到可再成像的表面。 阻尼流体直接在可再成像的表面上回流到液相。 在另一个实施例中，连续的润版液体带可以直接施加到可再成像的表面。 该实施例包括具有端口的主体结构，该端口用于将连续流体带中的阻尼流体直接传送到可再成像的表面，以及与主体结构相关联的机构，用于当可再成像的表面处于可再成像的表面时，将夹带的空气层剥离在可再成像的表面上 运动。

公开(公告)号：US20060070226A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US10954201

申请日：2004-10-01

申请人： Jurgen Daniel ,  Lars-Erik Swartz

发明人： Jurgen Daniel ,  Lars-Erik Swartz

IPC分类号： B23Q3/00

CPC分类号： B23Q3/18 ,  Y10T29/49895

摘要： Systems and methods for aligning substrates that include microstructures. The microstructures may be electronic or micromechanical components. The system includes a first substrate having a first alignment structure and a second substrate having a second alignment structure. The substrates are positioned so that the first alignment structure contacts the second alignment structure without the substrates directly contacting each other, and one of the substrates is adjusted in relation to the other substrate until the first and second alignment structures lock into place. After alignment, the microstructures on the first substrate and the second substrate may establish a connection with or be positioned in near proximity to each other.

摘要翻译： 用于对准包括微结构的衬底的系统和方法。 微结构可以是电子或微机械部件。 该系统包括具有第一对准结构的第一基板和具有第二对准结构的第二基板。 基板被定位成使得第一对准结构接触第二对准结构，而不使基板彼此直接接触，并且相对于另一个基板调整其中一个基板，直到第一和第二对准结构锁定就位。 在对准之后，第一基板和第二基板上的微结构可以建立与彼此接近的连接或者彼此靠近。

公开(公告)号：US07148605B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US10737222

申请日：2003-12-15

申请人： David K. Biegelsen ,  Lars-Erik Swartz

发明人： David K. Biegelsen ,  Lars-Erik Swartz

IPC分类号： H02N2/00

CPC分类号： H02N2/108 ,  H02N2/0025 ,  H02N2/026 ,  H02N2/103 ,  H02N2/126

摘要： A piezoelectric motor that allows movement of an arbitrary object in an arbitrary direction is described. The piezoelectric motor includes at least two piezoelectric drives positioned to direct energy at an angle to each other. A contact element translates the energy from the piezoelectric drives to an object, thereby moving the object in the desired direction.

摘要翻译： 描述允许任意物体在任意方向移动的压电马达。 压电电动机包括至少两个压电驱动器，定位成将能量彼此成一定角度引导。 接触元件将来自压电驱动器的能量转换为物体，从而沿所需方向移动物体。

公开(公告)号：US07093831B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10357687

申请日：2003-02-04

申请人： David K. Biegelsen ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  Markus P. J. Fromherz ,  Mark H. Yim

发明人： David K. Biegelsen ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  Markus P. J. Fromherz ,  Mark H. Yim

IPC分类号： B65H29/00 ,  B65H39/10

CPC分类号： B65H29/60 ,  B65H5/062 ,  B65H2301/4482 ,  B65H2402/10 ,  B65H2404/63

摘要： A media transport array for forming sequential media streams feeding a media processing system in which serial flows, parallel flows, or both are desired are structured from standard, batch fabricatable media path modules. Each media path module includes a frame unit, intermodule latching means, media control electronics, and media state sensing electronics. Within each media path module, at least one media transport nip receives media and passes it to an independently actuated media director. Media guides support media as it moves into and out of the media director.

摘要翻译： 用于形成顺序介质流的介质传送阵列由标准的可批量制造的介质路径模块构成，其中串行流，并联流或两者都需要进行介质处理系统。 每个媒体路径模块包括帧单元，模块间锁存装置，媒体控制电子装置和媒体状态感测电子装置。 在每个介质路径模块内，至少一个介质传送辊隙接收介质并将其传递到独立致动的介质导向器。 媒体指南支持媒体进出媒体导演。

公开(公告)号：US5897097A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-27

申请号：US711299

申请日：1996-09-06

申请人： David K. Biegelsen ,  Patrick C. P. Cheung ,  Andrew A. Berlin ,  Warren B. Jackson ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  Raj B. Apte ,  Richard H. Bruce

发明人： David K. Biegelsen ,  Patrick C. P. Cheung ,  Andrew A. Berlin ,  Warren B. Jackson ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  Raj B. Apte ,  Richard H. Bruce

IPC分类号： B65H5/22 ,  B65H29/24 ,  F15C5/00 ,  F16K31/02

CPC分类号： F15C5/00 ,  Y10S251/901 ,  Y10T137/87249

摘要： A bistable valve useful for paper handling applications is disclosed. The valve can be batch fabricated in two dimensional valve arrays, with each valve in the array being controlled by passive matrix addressing. Typically, each valve includes a valve housing having an aperture plate defining an aperture therethrough, and an opposing plate positioned in spaced apart relationship to the aperture plate. A flexible film or strip is attached at its first end to the aperture plate and at its second end to the opposing plate. Valve action is provided by use of at least two switching electrodes for moving the flexible film between an aperture blocking position and an aperture open position, with at least one of the switching electrodes positioned adjacent to the aperture plate and at least one of the switching electrodes positioned adjacent to the opposing plate. To reduce unswitched movement when the switching electrode bias is reduced or not present, at least two electrostatic or mechanical catches are used.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于纸张处理应用的双稳态阀。 阀门可以批量制造在二维阀门阵列中，阵列中的每个阀门都被无源矩阵寻址控制。 通常，每个阀包括具有限定穿过其中的孔的孔板的阀壳体和与孔板间隔开的关系。 柔性膜或带在其第一端附接到孔板并且在其第二端附接到相对的板。 通过使用至少两个开关电极来提供阀动作，所述至少两个开关电极用于在孔闭阻位置和孔打开位置之间移动柔性膜，其中至少一个开关电极位于孔板附近，并且至少一个开关电极 定位在相对的板附近。 为了在开关电极偏压减小或不存在时减少非开关动作，使用至少两个静电或机械捕捉。

公开(公告)号：US07801475B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US11959394

申请日：2007-12-18

申请人： David K. Biegelsen ,  Armin R. Volkel ,  Ashish Pattekar ,  Lars-Erik Swartz

发明人： David K. Biegelsen ,  Armin R. Volkel ,  Ashish Pattekar ,  Lars-Erik Swartz

IPC分类号： G03G15/20

CPC分类号： G03G15/2003 ,  G03G2215/20 ,  G03G2215/2006

摘要： A dual-zone steam fuser for a xerographic system includes a ultra-heated first zone maintained at 200-500° C. that quickly heats a paper substrate to an optimal toner fusing temperature (e.g., 120-150° C.), and a second, relatively cool second zone for maintaining the substrate at the optimal temperature during completion of the fusing process. A conveying system conveys the substrate so that it exits the first zone and enters the second zone immediately after the substrate temperature reaches the optimal toner fusing temperature, and is maintained in the second zone for a predetermined fusing operation time period. The gas (e.g., steam) temperatures and timing are selected such that surface condensation is minimized during initial heating, and such that moisture content is normalized at the end of the fusing process.

摘要翻译： 用于静电复印系统的双区域蒸汽定影器包括保持在200-500℃的超加热第一区域，其快速加热纸基材至最佳调色剂定影温度（例如，120-150℃），并且 第二，相对冷却的第二区域，用于在熔化过程完成期间将衬底保持在最佳温度。 输送系统输送基板使其离开第一区域并在基板温度达到最佳调色剂定影温度之后立即进入第二区域，并且在第二区域中保持预定的定影操作时间段。 选择气体（例如蒸汽）的温度和时间，使得在初始加热期间表面冷凝最小化，并且使得水分含量在熔化过程结束时被归一化。

公开(公告)号：US07642645B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-05

申请号：US10954201

申请日：2004-10-01

申请人： Jurgen H. Daniel ,  Lars-Erik Swartz

发明人： Jurgen H. Daniel ,  Lars-Erik Swartz

IPC分类号： H01L23/34

CPC分类号： B23Q3/18 ,  Y10T29/49895

摘要： Systems and methods for aligning substrates that include microstructures. The microstructures may be electronic or micromechanical components. The system includes a first substrate having a first alignment structure and a second substrate having a second alignment structure. The substrates are positioned so that the first alignment structure contacts the second alignment structure without the substrates directly contacting each other, and one of the substrates is adjusted in relation to the other substrate until the first and second alignment structures lock into place. After alignment, the microstructures on the first substrate and the second substrate may establish a connection with or be positioned in near proximity to each other.

摘要翻译： 用于对准包括微结构的衬底的系统和方法。 微结构可以是电子或微机械部件。 该系统包括具有第一对准结构的第一基板和具有第二对准结构的第二基板。 基板被定位成使得第一对准结构接触第二对准结构，而不使基板彼此直接接触，并且相对于另一个基板调整一个基板，直到第一和第二对准结构锁定就位。 在对准之后，第一基板和第二基板上的微结构可以建立与彼此接近的连接或者彼此靠近。

公开(公告)号：US20070145676A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11317589

申请日：2005-12-23

申请人： David Biegelsen ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  David Duff

发明人： David Biegelsen ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  David Duff

IPC分类号： B65H5/00

CPC分类号： B65H5/38 ,  B65H29/52 ,  B65H2402/10 ,  B65H2402/343 ,  B65H2404/611 ,  B65H2404/6911 ,  B65H2701/1912

摘要： In accordance with one aspect of the present exemplary embodiment, a universal interface is provided for operatively connecting and feeding sequential copy sheet output of various selectable first sheet processing machines to various selectable second sheet processing machines spaced apart horizontally or horizontally and vertically from the first sheet processing machines by widely varying ranges of horizontal distances. The universal interface includes a frame and a universal interface module providing a sheet feeding path repositionable relative to the frame therethrough, from one side to the other of the module, for transporting the copy sheet output of the first sheet processing machine to the copy sheet input of the second sheet processing machine. Further, the universal interface module includes an integral horizontally or horizontally and vertically repositionable sheet receiving and sheet discharging sheet path ends opening at opposite sides of the universal interface module. At least one of the sheet receiving path end and the sheet discharging sheet path end are independently positionable relative to the other of the sheet receiving and sheet discharging sheet path ends over a horizontal range. In a further form, the universal interface module is bidirectional for a bidirectional paper path. Interdigitated sheet guides are provided for defining the sheet path in the bidirectional modules.

摘要翻译： 根据本示例性实施例的一个方面，提供了一种通用接口，用于将各种可选择的第一片材​​处理机的顺序复印纸输出可操作地连接和进给到从第一片材水平或水平和垂直间隔开的各种可选择的第二片材处理机 加工机器的水平距离范围变化范围很广。 通用接口包括框架和通用接口模块，其从模块的一侧向另一个提供相对于框架可重新定位的纸张馈送路径，用于将第一纸张处理机的复印纸输出传送到复印纸输入 的第二片加工机。 此外，通用接口模块包括在通用接口模块的相对侧的一体式水平或水平和垂直可重新定位的片材接收和片材排出片材路径端部开口。 片材接收路径端和片材排出纸张路径端中的至少一个可相对于片材接收和片材排出纸张路径中的另一个独立地定位在水平范围上。 在另一种形式中，通用接口模块对于双向纸路径是双向的。 提供交叉指示纸张导向件用于在双向模块中定义纸张路径。