Printing systems utilizing inks with high solids content
    3.
    发明授权
    Printing systems utilizing inks with high solids content 有权
    使用油墨含量高的印刷系统

    公开(公告)号:US09037047B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-19

    申请号:US13982209

    申请日:2011-01-31

    CPC classification number: G03G15/104 B41J2/175 B41J2/18 G03G13/10

    Abstract: A printing system utilizing inks with high solids content includes a mixing unit for receiving a high solids content ink and producing a concentrated ink and an interim tank for receiving the concentrated ink from the mixing unit. An ink tank receives the concentrated ink from the interim tank and produces printing ink. An liquid electro-photographic print engine receives the printing ink from the ink tank. A fluid return line is connected between the mixing unit and at least one of the interim tank and the ink tank, the mixing unit receiving fluid from at least one of the interim tank and the ink tank and mixing the fluid with the high solids content ink. A method for liquid electro photographic printing using high solid content ink is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 利用具有高固体含量的油墨的印刷系统包括用于接收高固含量油墨并产生浓缩油墨的混合单元和用于从混合单元接收浓缩油墨的中间罐。 墨水罐从中间罐接收浓缩的墨水并产生印刷油墨。 液体电子照相打印引擎从墨水盒接收印刷油墨。 流体回流管线连接在混合单元和中间罐和墨水罐中的至少一个之间,混合单元接收来自中间槽和墨槽中的至少一个的流体,并将流体与高固体含量的油墨混合 。 还提供了使用高固体含量油墨的液体电子照相印刷方法。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONCENTRATING AN INK FOR AN ELECTROSTATIC PRINTING PROCESS
    4.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONCENTRATING AN INK FOR AN ELECTROSTATIC PRINTING PROCESS 有权
    用于浓缩静电印刷工艺的墨水的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140199627A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-17

    申请号:US14238826

    申请日:2011-09-09

    CPC classification number: G03G9/0815 G03G15/104

    Abstract: The present application relates to a method for concentrating an ink for an electrostatic printing process, wherein the method comprises the steps of: (a) providing the ink for an electrostatic printing process, the ink comprising chargeable particles in a liquid carrier; (b) passing the ink between a chargeable conveyor and a first electrode, wherein a potential is applied such that the ink becomes adhered to the chargeable conveyor; (c) passing the ink on the conveyor past a moving surface, wherein the ink contacts the moving surface and a potential is applied between the conveyor and the moving surface, such that the chargeable particles are disposed to move toward the conveyor and some of the liquid carrier is removed to increase the concentration of the chargeable particles in the liquid carrier on the conveyor to form a concentrated ink on the conveyor, the conveyor and the moving surface then diverging from one another, such that substantially all of the concentrated ink remains on the conveyor; (d) removing the concentrated ink from the conveyor and transferring it to a storage vessel. An apparatus for carrying out this method is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于浓缩静电印刷工艺的油墨的方法,其中所述方法包括以下步骤:(a)提供用于静电印刷工艺的油墨,所述油墨包括液体载体中的可带电粒子; (b)使墨水在可充电输送机和第一电极之间通过,其中施加电势使得墨水粘附到可充电输送机; (c)使输送机上的油墨通过移动表面,其中油墨接触移动表面,并且在输送机和移动表面之间施加电势,使得带电颗粒被设置成向输送机移动, 移除液体载体以增加输送机上的液体载体中的可带电粒子的浓度,以在输送机上形成浓缩墨水,然后输送机和移动表面彼此发散,使得基本上所有的浓缩墨水保持在 输送机; (d)从输送机中除去浓缩的油墨并将其转移到储存容器中。 还公开了一种用于执行该方法的装置。

    PRINTING SYSTEMS UTILIZING INKS WITH HIGH SOLIDS CONTENT
    5.
    发明申请
    PRINTING SYSTEMS UTILIZING INKS WITH HIGH SOLIDS CONTENT 有权
    印刷系统使用高固体含量的墨水

    公开(公告)号:US20130308984A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-21

    申请号:US13982209

    申请日:2011-01-31

    CPC classification number: G03G15/104 B41J2/175 B41J2/18 G03G13/10

    Abstract: A printing system utilizing inks with high solids content includes a mixing unit for receiving a high solids content ink and producing a concentrated ink and an interim tank for receiving the concentrated ink from the mixing unit. An ink tank receives the concentrated ink from the interim tank and produces printing ink. An liquid electro-photographic print engine receives the printing ink from the ink tank. A fluid return line is connected between the mixing unit and at least one of the interim tank and the ink tank, the mixing unit receiving fluid from at least one of the interim tank and the ink tank and mixing the fluid with the high solids content ink. A method for liquid electro photographic printing using high solid content ink is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 利用具有高固体含量的油墨的印刷系统包括用于接收高固含量油墨并产生浓缩油墨的混合单元和用于从混合单元接收浓缩油墨的中间罐。 墨水罐从中间罐接收浓缩的墨水并产生印刷油墨。 液体电子照相打印引擎从墨水盒接收印刷油墨。 流体回流管线连接在混合单元和中间罐和墨水罐中的至少一个之间,混合单元接收来自中间槽和墨槽中的至少一个的流体,并将流体与高固体含量的油墨混合 。 还提供了使用高固体含量油墨的液体电子照相印刷方法。

    Method and apparatus for concentrating an ink for an electrostatic printing process
    6.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for concentrating an ink for an electrostatic printing process 有权
    用于浓缩用于静电印刷过程的油墨的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US09291927B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-22

    申请号:US14238826

    申请日:2011-09-09

    CPC classification number: G03G9/0815 G03G15/104

    Abstract: The present application relates to a method for concentrating an ink for an electrostatic printing process, wherein the method comprises the steps of: (a) providing the ink for an electrostatic printing process, the ink comprising chargeable particles in a liquid carrier; (b) passing the ink between a chargeable conveyor and a first electrode, wherein a potential is applied such that the ink becomes adhered to the chargeable conveyor; (c) passing the ink on the conveyor past a moving surface, wherein the ink contacts the moving surface and a potential is applied between the conveyor and the moving surface, such that the chargeable particles are disposed to move toward the conveyor and some of the liquid carrier is removed to increase the concentration of the chargeable particles in the liquid carrier on the conveyor to form a concentrated ink on the conveyor, the conveyor and the moving surface then diverging from one another, such that substantially all of the concentrated ink remains on the conveyor; (d) removing the concentrated ink from the conveyor and transferring it to a storage vessel. An apparatus for carrying out this method is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于浓缩静电印刷工艺的油墨的方法,其中所述方法包括以下步骤:(a)提供用于静电印刷工艺的油墨,所述油墨包括液体载体中的可带电粒子; (b)使墨水在可充电输送机和第一电极之间通过,其中施加电势使得墨水粘附到可充电输送机; (c)使输送机上的油墨通过移动表面,其中油墨接触移动表面,并且在输送机和移动表面之间施加电势,使得带电颗粒被设置成向输送机移动, 移除液体载体以增加输送机上的液体载体中的可带电粒子的浓度,以在输送机上形成浓缩墨水,然后输送机和移动表面彼此发散,使得基本上所有的浓缩墨水保持在 输送机; (d)从输送机中除去浓缩的油墨并将其转移到储存容器中。 还公开了一种用于执行该方法的装置。

    Ink heating on blanket by contact of a rotating hot surface
    7.
    发明申请
    Ink heating on blanket by contact of a rotating hot surface 有权
    通过接触旋转的热表面在毯子上进行油墨加热

    公开(公告)号:US20070134030A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-14

    申请号:US10575767

    申请日:2003-10-23

    CPC classification number: G03G15/169 G03G15/11 G03G2215/0658 G03G2215/1695

    Abstract: A method of heating toner of an image on a moving surface of an intermediate transfer member in order to transfer the image to a printing medium of a printing system comprising: providing a toner image on an intermediate transfer member; and placing a surface of a heated member in contact with said image on said intermediate transfer member, prior to transferring the toner image to a further surface from the intermediate transfer member.

    Abstract translation: 为了将图像转印到打印系统的打印介质上,在中间转印部件的移动表面上加热图像的调色剂的方法包括:在中间转印部件上提供调色剂图像; 以及在将所述调色剂图像从所述中间转印部件转印到另一表面之前,将加热部件的表面与所述图像接触地放置在所述中间转印部件上。

    Fuser and intermediate transfer drums
    8.
    发明授权
    Fuser and intermediate transfer drums 失效
    定影器和中间转印鼓

    公开(公告)号:US06584294B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-24

    申请号:US09856649

    申请日:2001-08-06

    CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 G03G15/161

    Abstract: An apparatus for use as an intermediate transfer member or fusing member in an image forming device includes a cylindrical member having a thickness that is insufficient to support it in use and which is secured between two round end plates to form a cylindrical structure which is unsupported between the endplates. A liquid is incorporated within the cylindrical structure and a heater is also located within the cylindrical structure so as to heat the liquid to produce a vapor wherein the vapor is of a sufficient pressure to support the cylindrical member during use.

    Abstract translation: 在图像形成装置中用作中间转印部件或定影部件的装置包括具有不足以在使用中支撑它的厚度的圆柱形部件,并且固定在两个圆形端板之间以形成圆柱形结构,该圆柱形结构在第 终板。 液体被并入圆柱形结构中,并且加热器也位于圆柱形结构内,以便加热液体以产生蒸气,其中蒸汽具有足够的压力以在使用期间支撑圆柱形构件。

    Apparatus And Method For Driving A Machine In A Replaceable Cartridge
    9.
    发明申请
    Apparatus And Method For Driving A Machine In A Replaceable Cartridge 有权
    用于在可更换墨盒中驱动机器的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080267660A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-30

    申请号:US11740741

    申请日:2007-04-26

    Abstract: An apparatus for driving a machine in a replaceable cartridge, the cartridge supporting a first rotatable element for transferring rotary motion to the machine, includes a housing for accommodating the cartridge at a pre-determined position. A second rotatable element is supported in the housing. A locking mechanism includes a component, provided on a certain one of the first and second rotatable elements, and capable of assuming a state of readiness in which, with the cartridge at the pre-determined position, the component is positioned relative to the other of the rotatable elements such that, upon rotation of the second rotatable element in at least a first direction, the first rotatable element rotates with the second rotatable element, and in which state the first and second rotatable elements are axially decoupled. The certain one of the first and second rotatable elements is provided with a mechanism for exerting a torque on the component tending to establish the state of readiness.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在可替换的盒中驱动机器的装置,所述盒支撑用于将旋转运动传送到机器的第一可旋转元件,包括用于将盒容纳在预定位置的壳体。 第二可旋转元件被支撑在壳体中。 锁定机构包括设置在第一和第二可旋转元件中的某一个上并且能够呈现准备状态的部件,其中,在盒处于预定位置时,部件相对于另一个被定位 所述可旋转元件使得当所述第二可旋转元件在至少第一方向上旋转时,所述第一可旋转元件与所述第二可旋转元件一起旋转,并且在该状态下,所述第一和第二可旋转元件被轴向分离。 第一和第二可旋转元件中的某一个设置有用于在倾向于建立准备状态的部件上施加扭矩的机构。

    Fuser and intermediate transfer drums
    10.
    发明授权
    Fuser and intermediate transfer drums 有权
    定影器和中间转印鼓

    公开(公告)号:US07092667B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-15

    申请号:US10399024

    申请日:2000-10-13

    CPC classification number: G03G15/22 G03G15/161 G03G15/2053 G03G2215/1685

    Abstract: Apparatus for transferring visible images from a first surface to a second surface and/or for fusing or fixing a visible image to a substrate, comprising: a cylindrical member secured between two round end plates to form a cylindrical structure; a volatile liquid incorporated within the cylindrical structure in a cavity, at least one wall of which is thermally connected to the cylindrical member; and a heater that heats the liquid to an operating temperature, wherein the amount of the volatile liquid is such that all of the volatile liquid would be evaporated at a temperature that is less than about 20° C. above the operating temperature.

    Abstract translation: 用于将可见图像从第一表面传递到第二表面和/或用于将可见图像熔合或固定到基底的装置,包括:固定在两个圆形端板之间以形成圆柱形结构的圆柱形构件; 在空腔中的圆柱形结构内并入的挥发性液体,其至少一个壁热连接到圆筒形构件上; 以及将液体加热至工作温度的加热器,其中挥发性液体的量使得所有挥发性液体在比工作温度高于约20℃的温度下蒸发。

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