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公开(公告)号:US09102148B2
公开(公告)日:2015-08-11
申请号:US14106020
申请日:2013-12-13
Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
Inventor: Peter J. Nystrom , David L. Knierim
CPC classification number: B41J2/14314 , B41J2/16 , B41J2/1623 , B41J2/1626 , B41J2/1631 , B41J2/1642 , B41J2/1646
Abstract: A method and structure for a printhead including a plurality of electrostatic actuators may include the formation of a first conductive layer, a first dielectric layer over the first conductive layer, and a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer. The first and second dielectric layers may be patterned to expose the first conductive layer, then sidewalls of the first dielectric layer may be isotropically etched to recess the sidewalls under the second dielectric layer. A self-patterned second conductive layer may be formed to include a first portion that forms at least a portion of an actuator electrode and physically and electrically contacts the first conductive layer, and a second portion that physically contacts the second dielectric layer. An actuator membrane may be diffusion bonded to the second dielectric layer using the second portion of the second conductive layer.
Abstract translation: 用于包括多个静电致动器的打印头的方法和结构可以包括形成第一导电层,在第一导电层上方的第一介电层,以及在第一介电层上的第二介电层。 可以对第一和第二电介质层进行图案化以暴露第一导电层,然后可以各向同性蚀刻第一介电层的侧壁以使第二介电层下的侧壁凹陷。 自形图案化的第二导电层可以形成为包括形成致动器电极的至少一部分的第一部分,并且物理和电接触第一导电层,以及物理接触第二介电层的第二部分。 致动器膜可以使用第二导电层的第二部分扩散接合到第二介电层。
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公开(公告)号:US09849689B1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-26
申请号:US15332620
申请日:2016-10-24
Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
Inventor: Reid W. Gunnell , Nasser Alavizadeh , Douglas Dean Darling , Walter Sean Harris , Megan Schaffer , David L. Knierim
CPC classification number: B41J2/17596 , B41J2/175 , B41J2/18 , B41J2/19
Abstract: A method of filling a print head includes drawing a vapor into an empty print head to displace any air in the print head and filling the print head with ink. A method of filling a print head includes connecting a print head to a vacuum pump using a first valve, to a liquid supply using a second valve, and to an ink supply using a third valve, opening the first and second valves, applying vacuum to the print head and liquid supply using the vacuum pump, causing the liquid to generate a vapor that moves into the print head, closing the first valve and the second valve, and opening the third valve to move ink into the print head.
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公开(公告)号:US20160082720A1
公开(公告)日:2016-03-24
申请号:US14495596
申请日:2014-09-24
Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
Inventor: Steven E. Ready , Terrance L. Stephens , David L. Knierim , David Alan Tence
IPC: B41J2/045
CPC classification number: B41J2/04506 , B41J2/0451 , B41J2/04581 , B41J2002/14354
Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing degradation of a piezoelectric actuator in a print head. One or more electrical pulses may be transmitted to the piezoelectric actuator that cause the piezoelectric actuator to bend, thereby creating a pressure wave. The pressure wave may be sensed and converted into an electrical signal. The electrical signal may be compared to a reference signal.
Abstract translation: 用于感测打印头中的压电致动器的劣化的系统和方法。 可以将一个或多个电脉冲传输到压电致动器,使得压电致动器弯曲,从而产生压力波。 可以感测压力波并将其转换成电信号。 电信号可以与参考信号进行比较。
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公开(公告)号:US20150165769A1
公开(公告)日:2015-06-18
申请号:US14106020
申请日:2013-12-13
Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
Inventor: Peter J. Nystrom , David L. Knierim
CPC classification number: B41J2/14314 , B41J2/16 , B41J2/1623 , B41J2/1626 , B41J2/1631 , B41J2/1642 , B41J2/1646
Abstract: A method and structure for a printhead including a plurality of electrostatic actuators may include the formation of a first conductive layer, a first dielectric layer over the first conductive layer, and a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer. The first and second dielectric layers may be patterned to expose the first conductive layer, then sidewalls of the first dielectric layer may be isotropically etched to recess the sidewalls under the second dielectric layer. A self-patterned second conductive layer may be formed to include a first portion that forms at least a portion of an actuator electrode and physically and electrically contacts the first conductive layer, and a second portion that physically contacts the second dielectric layer. An actuator membrane may be diffusion bonded to the second dielectric layer using the second portion of the second conductive layer.
Abstract translation: 用于包括多个静电致动器的打印头的方法和结构可以包括形成第一导电层,在第一导电层上方的第一介电层,以及在第一介电层上的第二介电层。 可以对第一和第二电介质层进行图案化以暴露第一导电层,然后可以各向同性蚀刻第一介电层的侧壁以使第二介电层下的侧壁凹陷。 自形图案化的第二导电层可以形成为包括形成致动器电极的至少一部分的第一部分,并且物理和电接触第一导电层,以及物理接触第二介电层的第二部分。 致动器膜可以使用第二导电层的第二部分扩散接合到第二介电层。
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公开(公告)号:US20130050313A1
公开(公告)日:2013-02-28
申请号:US13664538
申请日:2012-10-31
Applicant: Xerox Corporation
Inventor: Isaac S. Frazier , David L. Knierim , James M. Bonicatto , Michael Norkitis
IPC: B41J2/195
CPC classification number: B41J2/17566 , B41J2002/17579
Abstract: An ink level sensing system that exhibits good sensitivity is described herein. The system includes a first probe having a first active surface, a second probe having a second active surface facing the first active surface, a memory in which data indicative of a conductivity curve and command instructions are stored, and a processor configured to execute the command instructions to associate a level of fluid in a reservoir with a first signal indicative of the electrical coupling between the first active surface and the second active surface with reference to the data indicative of a conductivity curve.
Abstract translation: 本文描述了具有良好灵敏度的油墨液位检测系统。 该系统包括具有第一有源表面的第一探针,具有面向第一有源表面的第二有源表面的第二探针,其中存储指示电导率曲线和命令指令的数据的存储器,以及被配置为执行命令的处理器 参考指示电导率曲线的数据,将贮存器中的液体水平与指示第一活性表面和第二活性表面之间的电耦合的第一信号相关联的指令。
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公开(公告)号:US11260678B2
公开(公告)日:2022-03-01
申请号:US16452976
申请日:2019-06-26
Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
Inventor: David L. Knierim
Abstract: A system to direct print onto print substrates has a print head, at least one optical image sensor arranged adjacent a print substrate, wherein the print substrate will move in a process direction past the print head, at least one telecentric lens arranged between the print substrate and the at least one optical image sensor, and control circuitry electrically connected to the optical at least one image sensor and the print head, the control circuitry to generate dot clocks to cause the print head to print onto the substrate based upon data from the at least one optical image sensor identifying a position of the print substrate.
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公开(公告)号:US10796209B2
公开(公告)日:2020-10-06
申请号:US16018414
申请日:2018-06-26
Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
Inventor: David L. Knierim
Abstract: A print head, has a standardized computer interface to allow the print head to connect directly to a standard computer, an array of jets to deposit ink on a substrate in accordance with image data from the standard computer, a processing element to receive image data through the standardized computer interface, a buffer to store the image data received through the standardized computer interface and to transmit the image data to the array of jets when triggered by a dot clock, the buffer under control of the processing element and having a flexible depth of storage, and a driver to trigger individual ones of the array of jets in accordance with the image data.
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公开(公告)号:US10360483B2
公开(公告)日:2019-07-23
申请号:US15467735
申请日:2017-03-23
Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
Inventor: David L. Knierim
Abstract: A method, includes receiving native image data at a processor for a printing system having a jet stack including a nozzle plate with an array of jets, formatting the native image data by pixels for each jet within the array of jets to produce ordered image data, scanning the ordered image data to determine timing and frequency of any pre-fire sequences needed for each jet, replacing a portion of the ordered image data for jets that need pre-fire sequences with a predetermined trigger sequence followed by a number and pattern of pre-fire pulses to produce modified image data, and transmit the modified image data.
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公开(公告)号:US20180207933A1
公开(公告)日:2018-07-26
申请号:US15898089
申请日:2018-02-15
Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
Inventor: David L. Knierim
CPC classification number: B41J2/14274 , B23K1/00 , B23K1/0016 , B23K1/206 , B23K20/026 , B23K20/16 , B23K20/24 , B23K2101/36 , B23K2103/166 , B41J2/1607 , B41J2/1643
Abstract: A method of bonding two components includes plating a first of the components with a first silver layer, a tin layer, and a second silver layer, plating a second of the components with silver, inserting the first and second components into a pre-heated press, and applying pressure to the components causing the components to bond. A method of manufacturing a print head includes plating a piezoelectric layer with a first silver layer, a tin layer, and a second silver layer, plating a steel layer of a jet stack with silver, inserting the piezoelectric layer and the steel layer into a pre-heated press, and applying pressure to the piezoelectric layer and the steel layer causing the layers to bond.
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公开(公告)号:US08579396B2
公开(公告)日:2013-11-12
申请号:US13664538
申请日:2012-10-31
Applicant: Xerox Corporation
Inventor: Isaac S. Frazier , David L. Knierim , James M. Bonicatto , Michael Norkitis
IPC: B41J29/393 , B41J2/195
CPC classification number: B41J2/17566 , B41J2002/17579
Abstract: An ink level sensing system that exhibits good sensitivity is described herein. The system includes a first probe having a first active surface, a second probe having a second active surface facing the first active surface, a memory in which data indicative of a conductivity curve and command instructions are stored, and a processor configured to execute the command instructions to associate a level of fluid in a reservoir with a first signal indicative of the electrical coupling between the first active surface and the second active surface with reference to the data indicative of a conductivity curve.
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