公开(公告)号：US09227421B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US14725765

申请日：2015-05-29

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Michael Stamp ,  Philip Blowfield ,  Robert Smith

IPC: B41J2/02 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/185

CPC classification number: B41J2/185 ,  B41J2/175

Abstract: A continuous ink jet printer including an ink tank for holding ink, an ink nozzle in fluid communication with the ink tank for ejecting ink droplets, and a gutter for receiving, through an ink-receiving inlet thereof, ink droplets which are not used for printing. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. A return line is in fluid communication with the print head for conveying air to enter the gutter flow path. A makeup tank is in vapor communication with the ink tank to allow air to be conveyed from the ink tank to the makeup tank. A condenser is in fluid communication with the makeup tank and the return line for condensing solvent.

Abstract translation: 一种连续的喷墨打印机，包括用于保持墨水的墨水罐，与用于喷射墨滴的墨水盒流体连通的墨水喷嘴，以及用于通过其墨水接收入口接收不用于打印的墨滴的沟槽 。 沟槽流路从油墨接收口开始，通过墨水接收入口进入沟槽，并提供与墨水槽的流体连通。 返回线与打印头流体连通，用于输送空气进入沟槽流动路径。 化妆池与墨水罐蒸汽连通，以使空气从墨水罐传送到化妆池。 冷凝器与补充罐和返回管线流体连通，用于冷凝溶剂。

公开(公告)号：US09067425B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US14103187

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Philip Blowfield ,  Matthew Tomlin ,  Carl Mann ,  Ian Fost ,  Jerzy Zaba

IPC: B41J2/17 ,  B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17526 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/1752 ,  B41J2/1753 ,  B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/18 ,  B41J2002/17516 ,  B41J2002/17569

Abstract: A fluid cartridge for an inkjet printer includes an inner reservoir containing a printing fluid. The reservoir includes walls enclosing an internal space having a variable volume for storage of the printing fluid and a port for dispensing the printing liquid. The reservoir includes a rigid framework and one or more elastically deformable sections. The cartridge further includes an outlet for connection to the printer, an outer housing in which the reservoir is housed, an electronic storage device configured to store data relating to the contents of the cartridge, and at least one electrical contact associated with the electronic storage device and provided on a substrate. The reservoir provides a reduction in pressure of the internal space whereby the equilibrium pressure difference between the internal space and the surrounding atmosphere increases substantially monotonically in magnitude as liquid is dispensed.

Abstract translation: 用于喷墨打印机的流体盒包括含有印刷流体的内部容器。 储存器包括封闭具有用于存储打印流体的可变容积的内部空间的壁和用于分配印刷液体的端口。 储存器包括刚性框架和一个或多个可弹性变形的部分。 墨盒还包括用于连接到打印机的出口，容纳容器的外壳，配置为存储与墨盒的内容有关的数据的电子存储装置，以及与电子存储装置相关联的至少一个电触点 并设置在基板上。 储存器提供内部空间的压力的降低，由此当分配液体时，内部空间和周围空气之间的平衡压力差基本上单调增加。

公开(公告)号：US20150258805A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14725765

申请日：2015-05-29

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Michael Stamp ,  Philip Blowfield ,  Robert Smith

IPC: B41J2/185

CPC classification number: B41J2/185 ,  B41J2/175

Abstract: A continuous ink jet printer including an ink tank for holding ink, an ink nozzle in fluid communication with the ink tank for ejecting ink droplets, and a gutter for receiving, through an ink-receiving inlet thereof, ink droplets which are not used for printing. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. A return line is in fluid communication with the print head for conveying air to enter the gutter flow path. A makeup tank is in vapor communication with the ink tank to allow air to be conveyed from the ink tank to the makeup tank. A condenser is in fluid communication with the makeup tank and the return line for condensing solvent.

Abstract translation: 一种连续的喷墨打印机，包括用于保持墨水的墨水罐，与用于喷射墨滴的墨水盒流体连通的墨水喷嘴，以及用于通过其墨水接收入口接收不用于打印的墨滴的沟槽 。 沟槽流路从油墨接收口开始，通过墨水接收入口进入沟槽，并提供与墨水槽的流体连通。 返回线与打印头流体连通，用于输送空气进入沟槽流动路径。 化妆池与墨水罐蒸汽连通，以使空气从墨水罐传送到化妆池。 冷凝器与补充罐和返回管线流体连通，用于冷凝溶剂。

公开(公告)号：US20150145928A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14397616

申请日：2013-05-13

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Michael Stamp ,  Philip Blowfield ,  Robert Smith

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/175

Abstract: A continuous ink jet printer including an ink tank for holding ink, an ink nozzle in fluid communication with the ink tank for ejecting ink droplets, and a gutter for receiving, through an ink-receiving inlet thereof, ink droplets which are not used for printing. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. A return line is in fluid communication with the gutter for conveying air to enter the gutter flow path. A makeup tank is in vapor communication with the ink tank to allow air to be conveyed from the ink tank to the makeup tank. A condenser is in fluid communication with the makeup reservoir and the return line for condensing solvent.

Abstract translation: 一种连续的喷墨打印机，包括用于保持墨水的墨水罐，与用于喷射墨滴的墨水盒流体连通的墨水喷嘴，以及用于通过其墨水接收入口接收不用于打印的墨滴的沟槽 。 沟槽流路从油墨接收口开始，通过墨水接收入口进入沟槽，并提供与墨水槽的流体连通。 回流管与沟槽流体连通，用于输送空气进入沟槽流路。 化妆池与墨水罐蒸汽连通，以使空气从墨水罐传送到化妆池。 冷凝器与补充容器和用于冷凝溶剂的回流管路流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US08979227B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US14038152

申请日：2013-09-26

Applicant: Videojet Technologies Inc.

Inventor： Philip Blowfield ,  Tomlin Matthew ,  Mann Carl

IPC: B41J2/195 ,  B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17556

Abstract: A method for measuring the volume of liquid, such as ink or solvent, remaining in a container, such as a replacement cartridge for a continuous ink jet printer, uses a reservoir enclosing an internal space having a variable volume for storage. The reservoir is adapted to provide a reduction in the pressure of the internal space, the reduction substantially monotonically increasing in magnitude as liquid is drawn into the printer, such that the volume of liquid remaining may be calculated from knowledge of the minimum withdrawal pressure required to draw further liquid from the reservoir into the printer. Containers for use with the method have a liquid dispensing port adapted to allow liquid to be dispensed when a withdrawal pressure at the exterior of the port is less than the pressure of the internal space and adapted to prevent the ingress of air into the internal space of the reservoir as liquid is dispensed.

Abstract translation: 用于测量残留在容器中的诸如油墨或溶剂的液体的量的方法，例如用于连续喷墨打印机的替换盒，使用包围具有可变容积的内部空间用于存储的储存器的储存器。 储存器适于提供内部空间的压力的降低，当液体被吸入打印机时，减小幅度基本上单调地增加，使得剩余液体的体积可以通过从 将更多的液体从储存器吸入打印机。 用于该方法的容器具有液体分配端口，其适于在端口外部的抽出压力小于内部空间的压力时允许分配液体，并适于防止空气进入内部空间 作为液体的储存器被分配。

公开(公告)号：US08708470B1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13751622

申请日：2013-01-28

Applicant: Videojet Technologies Inc.

Inventor： Philip Blowfield ,  Salhadin Omer ,  Paul King

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17523 ,  B41J2/17526 ,  B41J2/1753 ,  B41J2/17546

Abstract: A fluid container for an ink jet printer includes a collapsible reservoir, a cap, and an electronic storage device. The collapsible reservoir is for containing a printing fluid and includes walls enclosing an internal space having a variable volume for storage and dispensing of a liquid. The cap for attachment to the reservoir includes a port for connection to the printer. The port is adapted to prevent air from entering the internal space from outside the reservoir as liquid is dispensed. An electronic storage device is configured to store data relating to the contents of the container. At least one electrical contact is associated with the electronic storage device and provided on a substrate.

Abstract translation: 用于喷墨打印机的流体容器包括可折叠储存器，盖子和电子存储装置。 可折叠储存器用于容纳打印流体，并且包括围绕具有可变容积的内部空间的壁，用于存储和分配液体。 用于连接到储存器的盖子包括用于连接到打印机的端口。 该端口适用于防止空气在液体分配时从储存器外部进入内部空间。 电子存储装置被配置为存储与容器的内容有关的数据。 至少一个电触头与电子存储装置相关联并提供在基板上。

公开(公告)号：US09044954B1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US14397616

申请日：2013-05-13

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Michael Stamp ,  Philip Blowfield ,  Robert Smith

IPC: B41J2/02 ,  B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/175

Abstract: A continuous ink jet printer including an ink tank for holding ink, an ink nozzle in fluid communication with the ink tank for ejecting ink droplets, and a gutter for receiving, through an ink-receiving inlet thereof, ink droplets which are not used for printing. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. A return line is in fluid communication with the gutter for conveying air to enter the gutter flow path. A makeup tank is in vapor communication with the ink tank to allow air to be conveyed from the ink tank to the makeup tank. A condenser is in fluid communication with the makeup reservoir and the return line for condensing solvent.

Abstract translation: 一种连续的喷墨打印机，包括用于保持墨水的墨水罐，与用于喷射墨滴的墨水盒流体连通的墨水喷嘴，以及用于通过其墨水接收入口接收不用于打印的墨滴的沟槽 。 沟槽流路从油墨接收口开始，通过墨水接收入口进入沟槽，并提供与墨水槽的流体连通。 回流管与沟槽流体连通，用于输送空气进入沟槽流路。 化妆池与墨水罐蒸汽连通，以使空气从墨水罐传送到化妆池。 冷凝器与补充容器和用于冷凝溶剂的回流管路流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US20140362147A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14103187

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Philip Blowfield ,  Matthew Tomlin ,  Carl Mann ,  Ian Fost ,  Jerzy Zaba

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17526 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/1752 ,  B41J2/1753 ,  B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/18 ,  B41J2002/17516 ,  B41J2002/17569

Abstract: A fluid cartridge for an inkjet printer includes an inner reservoir containing a printing fluid. The reservoir includes walls enclosing an internal space having a variable volume for storage of the printing fluid and a port for dispensing the printing liquid. The reservoir includes a rigid framework and one or more elastically deformable sections. The cartridge further includes an outlet for connection to the printer, an outer housing in which the reservoir is housed, an electronic storage device configured to store data relating to the contents of the cartridge, and at least one electrical contact associated with the electronic storage device and provided on a substrate. The reservoir provides a reduction in pressure of the internal space whereby the equilibrium pressure difference between the internal space and the surrounding atmosphere increases substantially monotonically in magnitude as liquid is dispensed.

Abstract translation: 用于喷墨打印机的流体盒包括含有印刷流体的内部容器。 储存器包括封闭具有用于存储打印流体的可变容积的内部空间的壁和用于分配印刷液体的端口。 储存器包括刚性框架和一个或多个可弹性变形的部分。 墨盒还包括用于连接到打印机的出口，容纳容器的外壳，配置为存储与墨盒内容有关的数据的电子存储装置，以及与电子存储装置相关联的至少一个电触点 并设置在基板上。 储存器提供内部空间的压力的降低，由此当分配液体时，内部空间和周围空气之间的平衡压力差基本上单调增加。

公开(公告)号：US20140292844A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14038152

申请日：2013-09-26

Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Philip Blowfield ,  Tomlin Matthew ,  Mann Carl

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17556

Abstract: A method for measuring the volume of liquid, such as ink or solvent, remaining in a container, such as a replacement cartridge for a continuous ink jet printer, uses a reservoir enclosing an internal space having a variable volume for storage. The reservoir is adapted to provide a reduction in the pressure of the internal space, the reduction substantially monotonically increasing in magnitude as liquid is drawn into the printer, such that the volume of liquid remaining may be calculated from knowledge of the minimum withdrawal pressure required to draw further liquid from the reservoir into the printer. Containers for use with the method have a liquid dispensing port adapted to allow liquid to be dispensed when a withdrawal pressure at the exterior of the port is less than the pressure of the internal space and adapted to prevent the ingress of air into the internal space of the reservoir as liquid is dispensed.

Abstract translation: 用于测量残留在容器中的诸如油墨或溶剂的液体的量的方法，例如用于连续喷墨打印机的替换盒，使用包围具有可变容积的内部空间用于存储的储存器的储存器。 储存器适于提供内部空间的压力的降低，当液体被吸入打印机时，减小幅度基本上单调地增加，使得剩余液体的体积可以通过从 将更多的液体从储存器吸入打印机。 用于该方法的容器具有液体分配端口，其适于在端口外部的抽出压力小于内部空间的压力时允许分配液体，并适于防止空气进入内部空间 作为液体的储存器被分配。