VACUUM TRANSPORT HAVING OPENING PATTERN ALLOWING JETTING OF ALL NOZZLES TO RECEPTACLE

    公开(公告)号:US20200276842A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-03

    申请号:US16289717

    申请日:2019-03-01

    Abstract: A transport item moves in a process direction to transport sheets of media. The transport item is positioned between an inkjet printhead and a receptacle. The inkjet printhead has nozzles. The transport item has openings arranged in a pattern, the pattern of the openings is consistent along all of the transport item, and the pattern of the openings in the transport item aligns at least one opening with each of the locations of the nozzles as the transport item moves in the process direction. The nozzles eject ink through the openings to the receptacle when the nozzles are aligned with the openings. When controlling the nozzles to eject ink through the openings to the receptacle, a controller can control the nozzles to simultaneously eject ink on a sheet of media while ejecting ink through the openings to the receptacle.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC BALANCING OF A ROTATING BODY
    2.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC BALANCING OF A ROTATING BODY 有权
    旋转体动态平衡的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170052085A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-23

    申请号:US14830849

    申请日:2015-08-20

    CPC classification number: G01M1/34 G01M1/225 G01M1/24 G01M1/32

    Abstract: A system dynamically balances a rotating body. The system includes a support that holds the body as it rotates. At least one sensor generates signals indicative of a balance of the body as it rotates and a controller identifies a position on the body where material can be placed to balance the body. The controller operates at least one actuator to move a plurality of ejectors opposite the identified position where the controller operates at least one ejector in the plurality of ejectors to eject material onto the identified position. The system can operate iteratively until the body is balanced within a predetermined range.

    Abstract translation: 系统动态平衡旋转体。 该系统包括在旋转时保持身体的支撑。 至少一个传感器产生指示身体旋转时的平衡的信号,并且控制器识别身体上可以放置材料以平衡身体的位置。 控制器操作至少一个致动器以移动与识别位置相对的多个喷射器,其中控制器在多个喷射器中操作至少一个喷射器,以将材料喷射到识别的位置。 系统可以迭代地操作,直到身体在预定范围内平衡。

    COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR INK CO-SOLVENTS
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190299686A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-03

    申请号:US15938070

    申请日:2018-03-28

    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a collection system for collecting vapor co-solvents that are a byproduct of liquid ink. In addition, the collection system collects dew condensation from the moist air that is generated by lamps that dry the ink on a substrate. The collection system can be located in an exhaust passage. A condenser is installed in parallel and in front of an exhaust fan in the exhaust passage. The exhaust fan directs a flow of air through the exhaust passage. The collection system also includes a removable waste bottle for collecting the dew condensation and the condensed co-solvents. The exhaust passage bifurcates into an exhaust duct that is located after the exhaust fan and which discharges dry air and a collection channel that is located in front of the exhaust fan and which carries liquid drip off to the removable waste bottle.

    Inhibiting sediment formation in a MICR ink tank

    公开(公告)号:US09707765B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-18

    申请号:US14949493

    申请日:2015-11-23

    CPC classification number: B41J2/175

    Abstract: What is disclosed is an apparatus and method for inhibiting the formation of sediment in an ink tank of a MICR inkjet printer. In one embodiment, the present apparatus comprises an ink tank containing MICR ink and an electromagnet which resides in a chamber located on, near, or inside the ink tank. Activation of the electromagnet causes the particles to be attracted to the electromagnet's magnetic field such that the particles are lifted off a bottom of the tank to inhibit sediment formation thereon. The electromagnet can be activated in response to the MICR inkjet printer having been turned OFF. A sensor may further be employed to activate the electromagnet in response to one of: sediment in the ink tank having reached a pre-determined level; a flow-rate of liquid ink through the tank having fallen below a threshold level, sediment levels, or a pressure inside the tank.

    Device And Method For Addressable Spray-On Application Of Release Agent To Continuous Feed Media
    5.
    发明申请
    Device And Method For Addressable Spray-On Application Of Release Agent To Continuous Feed Media 有权
    脱胶剂可连续进料介质的可寻址喷涂应用的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140267482A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US13826107

    申请日:2013-03-14

    CPC classification number: B41J11/0015

    Abstract: A module is configured to selectively apply release agent to a web having a sequence of printed imaged formed thereon by a printer. The module includes a plurality of dispensers arranged in a cross-process direction across the imaged web. The module detects positions of areas in the printed images and determines whether the amount of ink in the areas meet or exceed a predetermined density threshold. If an area meets or exceeds the threshold, a controller operates a dispenser to apply release agent to the area on the web as the area passes the dispenser. The controller operates the dispensers with reference to image data of the surface of the web.

    Abstract translation: 模块被配置为选择性地将脱模剂施加到具有由打印机在其上形成的打印成像序列的幅材上。 该模块包括多个分配器,其跨越成像的网沿交叉处理方向布置。 模块检测打印图像中的区域的位置,并确定区域中的墨水量是否满足或超过预定的密度阈值。 如果区域达到或超过阈值,则控制器操作分配器,以在区域通过分配器时将脱模剂施加到卷材上的区域。 控制器参考网的表面的图像数据操作分配器。

    Vacuum transport having opening pattern allowing jetting of all nozzles to receptacle

    公开(公告)号:US10946678B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-16

    申请号:US16289717

    申请日:2019-03-01

    Abstract: A transport item moves in a process direction to transport sheets of media. The transport item is positioned between an inkjet printhead and a receptacle. The inkjet printhead has nozzles. The transport item has openings arranged in a pattern, the pattern of the openings is consistent along all of the transport item, and the pattern of the openings in the transport item aligns at least one opening with each of the locations of the nozzles as the transport item moves in the process direction. The nozzles eject ink through the openings to the receptacle when the nozzles are aligned with the openings. When controlling the nozzles to eject ink through the openings to the receptacle, a controller can control the nozzles to simultaneously eject ink on a sheet of media while ejecting ink through the openings to the receptacle.

    ELECTROSTATIC 3-D PRINTER HAVING ROTATING MAGNETIC CORES WITHIN DEVELOPER ROLLS

    公开(公告)号:US20170305092A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-26

    申请号:US15135623

    申请日:2016-04-22

    Abstract: A 3-D printer includes development stations that electrostatically transfer first and second materials to an intermediate transfer surface. The development stations can each include a photoreceptor supplying the materials to the intermediate transfer surface, and a boosted developer roll supplying the materials to the photoreceptor. The boosted developer roll comprises an outer roll rotating in a first rotational direction to move with movement of the photoreceptor, and a magnetic roll within the outer roll rotating in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction. The magnetic roll comprises alternating permanent magnets. The intermediate transfer surface transfers a layer of the materials to a platen each time the platen contacts the intermediate transfer surface to successively form a freestanding stack of layers on the platen. A bonding station is positioned to apply light and/or heat to the freestanding stack to bond the layers to one another.

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