公开(公告)号：US06343848B2

公开(公告)日：2002-02-05

申请号：US09232820

申请日：1999-01-19

申请人： Richard H. Berg ,  Peter J. Nystrom

发明人： Richard H. Berg ,  Peter J. Nystrom

IPC分类号： B41J29377

CPC分类号： B41J29/377

摘要： A heat sink, provides a heat transfer pathway to remove heat from the rear face of a printhead substrate. The heat sink is located between the printhead substrate and the printer carriage. The heat sink may, in one embodiment, be biased to float substantially normal to the rear face of a printhead substrate using a biasing device, such as one or more springs, or a one or more spring clips. The springs, which are compressed, tend to urge the face of the heat sink against the back face of the printhead, forming an interface between the two faces. Additional force can be provided by a carriage arm, as its radius acts as a moment arm to assist in pressing the two faces together. A low thermal heat conductivity contact resistance and an improved thermal resistance to heat dissipation between the printhead substrate and the heat sink are provided by the high pressure interface resulting from the use of the springs and the radius of the carriage arm. An additional layer of heat conductive material can be provided at the interface of the heat sink and the printhead substrate. This can reduce the ability of air pockets to form between the heat sink and the printhead substrate. The additional layer is a fabric or thermal grease material which is effective to fill rough areas of surface on either the printhead substrate or the heat sink contact areas.

摘要翻译： 散热器提供热传递路径以从打印头基板的后表面去除热量。 散热器位于打印头基板和打印机支架之间。 在一个实施例中，散热器可以使用诸如一个或多个弹簧或一个或多个弹簧夹的偏置装置偏压到基本上垂直于打印头基板的后表面的方式浮动。 被压缩的弹簧倾向于将散热器的表面推压到打印头的背面，从而形成两个面之间的界面。 附加力可以由托架臂提供，因为其半径用作力臂以协助将两个面压在一起。 通过使用弹簧和托架臂的半径产生的高压界面，提供了低热导率接触电阻和改善的打印头基板和散热器散热热阻。 可以在散热器和打印头基板的界面处设置另外的导热材料层。 这可以降低在散热器和打印头基板之间形成气泡的能力。 附加层是织物或导热油脂材料，其有效地填充打印头基板或散热器接触区域上的粗糙表面区域。

公开(公告)号：US08919915B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13401178

申请日：2012-02-21

申请人： Peter J. Nystrom ,  Mark A. Cellura ,  Bijoyraj Sahu

发明人： Peter J. Nystrom ,  Mark A. Cellura ,  Bijoyraj Sahu

IPC分类号： B41J2/01

CPC分类号： B41J2/1621 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B2310/028 ,  B41J2/161 ,  B41J2002/14403

摘要： A method for assembling a printhead such as an ink jet printhead can include the use of an ultrasonic bonding process to bond two or more printhead layers together. In an embodiment, an ultrasonic frequency is directed to an interface between a first layer and a second layer to generate heat at the interface. In an embodiment, the heat melts at least one of the first layer and the second layer, and the layers are cooled to cure the melted layer. In another embodiment, the heat generated using the ultrasonic frequency cures an adhesive layer between the first layer and the second layer. The ultrasonic lamination process described can result in a fluid-tight seal which requires less processing time and materials over an adhesive-based process.

摘要翻译： 用于组装诸如喷墨打印头的打印头的方法可以包括使用超声波接合工艺将两个或更多个打印头层粘合在一起。 在一个实施例中，超声波频率被引导到第一层和第二层之间的界面，以在界面处产生热量。 在一个实施例中，热量熔化第一层和第二层中的至少一层，并且将层冷却以固化熔融层。 在另一个实施例中，使用超声频率产生的热量固化在第一层和第二层之间的粘合剂层。 所描述的超声波层压方法可以产生流体密封，其在基于粘合剂的方法上需要较少的处理时间和材料。

公开(公告)号：US08888254B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13614879

申请日：2012-09-13

申请人： Xuejin Wen ,  Peter J. Nystrom ,  Gary D. Redding ,  Jun Ma

发明人： Xuejin Wen ,  Peter J. Nystrom ,  Gary D. Redding ,  Jun Ma

IPC分类号： B41J2/045

CPC分类号： H01L41/29 ,  B41J2/14233 ,  H01L41/0475 ,  H01L41/0973 ,  H01L41/332

摘要： Implementations relate to methods, devices produced by the method, and systems using the devices, for forming three-dimensional interconnect structures for ink piezoelectric printheads. A piezoelectric element array for an ink jet print head can include a plurality of piezoelectric elements spaced from adjacent piezoelectric elements by an interstitial space. Each piezoelectric element can include a central void space formed in a first intermediate layer between the piezoelectric element array and a second intermediate layer that is operable to function as a free space for portions of the piezoelectric elements to actuate into when subjected to the voltage.

摘要翻译： 实现涉及通过该方法产生的方法，使用该装置的系统，用于形成油墨压电打印头的三维互连结构。 用于喷墨打印头的压电元件阵列可以包括通过间隙空间与相邻的压电元件间隔开的多个压电元件。 每个压电元件可以包括形成在压电元件阵列和第二中间层之间的第一中间层中的中心空隙空间，该第二中间层可操作地用作自由空间，用于部分压电元件在受到电压时致动。

公开(公告)号：US08585183B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US13053968

申请日：2011-03-22

申请人： Peter J. Nystrom ,  Mark A. Cellura ,  Gary Daniel Redding

发明人： Peter J. Nystrom ,  Mark A. Cellura ,  Gary Daniel Redding

IPC分类号： B41J2/045

CPC分类号： B41J2/14233 ,  B41J2/161

摘要： A method for forming an ink jet print head can include attaching a plurality of piezoelectric elements to a diaphragm, dispensing an interstitial layer over the diaphragm, and forming a plurality of patterned conductive traces on the interstitial layer to physically and electrically contact the plurality of piezoelectric elements. The plurality of patterned traces can be formed using, for example, photolithography, a lift-off process, laser ablation, etc. Electrical communication between the plurality of patterned conductive traces and the plurality of piezoelectric elements can be established through surface contact between the two structures, without the requirement of a separate conductor.

摘要翻译： 用于形成喷墨打印头的方法可以包括将多个压电元件附接到隔膜，在隔膜上分配间隙层，以及在间隙层上形成多个图案化的导电迹线以物理地和电接触多个压电 元素。 可以使用例如光刻，剥离过程，激光烧蚀等形成多个图案化迹线。可以通过两个图案化导电迹线和两个压电元件之间的表面接触来建立多个图案化导电迹线与多个压电元件之间的电连接 结构，不需要单独的导体。

公开(公告)号：US20130135391A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13307231

申请日：2011-11-30

申请人： Yanjia Zuo ,  James M. Casella ,  Santokh S. Badesha ,  Peter J. Nystrom ,  Antonio L. Williams ,  Thomas J. Wyble ,  Mandakini Kanungo

发明人： Yanjia Zuo ,  James M. Casella ,  Santokh S. Badesha ,  Peter J. Nystrom ,  Antonio L. Williams ,  Thomas J. Wyble ,  Mandakini Kanungo

IPC分类号： B41J2/135 ,  B32B37/14 ,  B32B37/12

CPC分类号： B41J2/161 ,  B41J2/1623

摘要： In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a printhead assembly arranged to dispense ultraviolet curable ink or gel ink and method thereof is disclosed. The printhead assembly includes a plurality of functional plates stacked together; a first adhesive layer arranged between adjacent functional plates to provide bonding between the plates; and a second adhesive layer arranged between adjacent function plates to provide chemical resistance to the ultraviolet curable ink or the gel ink.

摘要翻译： 根据本公开的方面，公开了一种布置成分配紫外线固化油墨或凝胶油墨的打印头组件及其方法。 打印头组件包括堆叠在一起的多个功能板; 布置在相邻的功能板之间以提供板之间的结合的第一粘合层; 以及布置在相邻功能板之间的第二粘合层，以对紫外线固化油墨或凝胶油墨提供耐化学性。

公开(公告)号：US08450902B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US11467660

申请日：2006-08-28

申请人： Peter M. Gulvin ,  Peter J. Nystrom

发明人： Peter M. Gulvin ,  Peter J. Nystrom

IPC分类号： H02N1/00 ,  H01H59/00 ,  B41J2/45

CPC分类号： H01H59/0009 ,  H01G5/18

摘要： The present application is directed to novel electrostatic actuators and methods of making the electrostatic actuators. In one embodiment, the electrostatic actuator comprises a substrate, an electrode formed on the substrate and a deflectable member positioned in proximity to the electrode so as to provide a gap between the electrode and the deflectable member. The deflectable member is anchored on the substrate via one or more anchors. The gap comprises at least one first region having a first gap height positioned near the one or more anchors and at least one second region having a second gap height positioned farther from the anchors than the first region. The first gap height is smaller than the second gap height.

摘要翻译： 本申请涉及新型静电致动器和制造静电致动器的方法。 在一个实施例中，静电致动器包括衬底，形成在衬底上的电极和位于电极附近的可偏转构件，以便在电极和可偏转构件之间提供间隙。 可偏转构件经由一个或多个锚固件锚定在基底上。 所述间隙包括至少一个第一区域，其具有位于所述一个或多个锚固件附近的第一间隙高度和至少一个第二区域，所述第二区域具有比所述第一区域更远离所述锚定件的第二间隙高度。 第一间隙高度小于第二间隙高度。

公开(公告)号：US08393713B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-12

申请号：US12489915

申请日：2009-06-23

申请人： Andrew W. Hays ,  Richard P. Germain ,  Joseph A. Degroot ,  Peter J. Nystrom ,  Jun Ma

发明人： Andrew W. Hays ,  Richard P. Germain ,  Joseph A. Degroot ,  Peter J. Nystrom ,  Jun Ma

IPC分类号： B41J2/04

CPC分类号： B41J2/04598 ,  B41J2/0458 ,  B41J2/04596 ,  B41J2/14056 ,  B41J2/14064

摘要： Systems and methods of ejecting ink drops from an inkjet printer are disclosed. The systems and methods can include a printhead with one or more actuators with associated nozzles and membranes. A voltage waveform can be applied to the actuators to fill the actuators with a volume of ink and eject the ink through the nozzles as ink drops. The voltage waveform can have associated pre-fill voltage to fill the actuator with ink and a firing voltage to eject the ink. The actuator membranes can have multi-height dimples to protect the membranes from contacting electrodes and reduce the electric field.

摘要翻译： 公开了从喷墨打印机喷射墨滴的系统和方法。 系统和方法可以包括具有一个或多个具有相关联的喷嘴和膜的致动器的打印头。 可以向致动器施加电压波形，以一定量的墨水填充致动器，并且通过墨滴将墨水喷射通过喷嘴。 电压波形可以具有相关联的预充电电压以用墨水填充致动器和用于喷射墨水的点火电压。 致动器膜可以具有多个高度的凹坑，以保护膜不接触电极并减少电场。

公开(公告)号：US20120256990A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-11

申请号：US13081584

申请日：2011-04-07

申请人： Bradley J. Gerner ,  Bryan R. Dolan ,  John R. Andrews ,  Peter J. Nystrom

发明人： Bradley J. Gerner ,  Bryan R. Dolan ,  John R. Andrews ,  Peter J. Nystrom

IPC分类号： B41J2/045

CPC分类号： B41J2/14233 ,  B41J2/161 ,  B41J2/1631 ,  B41J2/1634 ,  B41J2/1646

摘要： A method for forming an ink jet print head can include attaching a plurality of piezoelectric elements to a diaphragm, dispensing an interstitial layer over the diaphragm, electrically coupling a plurality of conductive elements to the plurality of piezoelectric elements, and curing the interstitial layer. A plurality of electrically isolated conductive particles within the interstitial layer electrically couple the plurality of conductive elements to the plurality of piezoelectric elements. The conductive particles can be evenly distributed throughout the totality of the interstitial layer dielectric, or they can be localized over a top surface of each piezoelectric element and interposed between the plurality of piezoelectric elements and the plurality of conductive elements. The conductive elements can be part of a flex circuit or printed circuit board.

摘要翻译： 形成喷墨打印头的方法可以包括将多个压电元件附接到隔膜，在隔膜上分配间隙层，将多个导电元件电耦合到多个压电元件，以及固化间隙层。 间隙层内的多个电隔离导电颗粒将多个导电元件电耦合到多个压电元件。 导电粒子可以均匀地分布在整个间隙层电介质的整体中，或者它们可以定位在每个压电元件的顶表面上，并插入在多个压电元件和多个导电元件之间。 导电元件可以是柔性电路或印刷电路板的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08220896B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US12405404

申请日：2009-03-17

申请人： Peter J. Nystrom ,  Andrew W. Hays ,  Scott J. Phillips

发明人： Peter J. Nystrom ,  Andrew W. Hays ,  Scott J. Phillips

IPC分类号： B41J29/393 ,  B41J2/165

CPC分类号： B41J2/17593 ,  B41J2/16526 ,  B41J2/1721 ,  B41J2/17596 ,  B41J2/185

摘要： A system and method to provide pressure to de-prime a printhead. An image forming device comprises an ink reservoir that contains ink and provides the ink to a printhead. When a fault condition is detected that indicates a likelihood of a solidifying of the ink, the printhead is de-primed by applying pressure to the printhead to purge the ink from the printhead. The fault condition comprises any of a loss of power, a power-down process, or a printhead temperature being less than or equal to a threshold temperature.

摘要翻译： 一种提供压力以去除打印头的系统和方法。 图像形成装置包括含有油墨并将油墨提供给打印头的储墨器。 当检测到指示墨水凝固的可能性的故障状况时，通过向打印头施加压力以从打印头清除墨水来打印头去除墨粉。 故障状况包括功率损失，断电过程或打印头温度小于或等于阈值温度的任何一种。

公开(公告)号：US08097497B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US11694886

申请日：2007-03-30

申请人： Peter M. Gulvin ,  Peter J. Nystrom ,  John P. Meyers

发明人： Peter M. Gulvin ,  Peter J. Nystrom ,  John P. Meyers

IPC分类号： H01L21/00

CPC分类号： H01L24/82 ,  H01L23/3185 ,  H01L23/552 ,  H01L23/66 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L2224/24011 ,  H01L2224/24051 ,  H01L2224/24226 ,  H01L2224/24998 ,  H01L2224/76155 ,  H01L2224/82007 ,  H01L2224/82102 ,  H01L2224/82104 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01015 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12044 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/3025 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： A method of connecting a chip to a package in a semiconductor device includes printing an encapsulant to a predetermined thickness on at least a portion of the chip and package and printing a layer of conductive material on the encapsulant in a predetermined pattern between the chip and package. The printed conductive material conforms to an upper surface of the encapsulant such that the encapsulant defines a distance from the printed conductive material to the chip and package. The method further includes printing a second layer of encapsulant over the printed conductive material curing at least the second layer of encapsulant.

摘要翻译： 将芯片连接到半导体器件中的封装的方法包括在芯片和封装的至少一部分上将密封剂印刷到预定厚度，并且在芯片和封装之间以预定图案在密封剂上印刷导电材料层 。 印刷的导电材料符合密封剂的上表面，使得密封剂限定了从印刷的导电材料到芯片和封装的距离。 该方法还包括在固化至少第二层密封剂的印刷导电材料上印刷第二层密封剂。