17869329. LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Takahiro Itamoto of Kanagawa (JP)
Tetsuyo Ohashi of Kanagawa (JP)
Hiroshi Nakai of Kanagawa (JP)
Sho Takahashi of Kanagawa (JP)
LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17869329 titled 'LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a liquid discharge apparatus that includes a head with a discharge part and a movable shield member. The shield member can be positioned to either shield or expose the discharge part based on the temperature of the head.
- The liquid discharge apparatus has a head with a discharge part.
- The apparatus includes a shield member that can be moved.
- The shield member can be positioned to shield or expose the discharge part.
- The position of the shield member is determined by the temperature of the head.
Potential Applications
- Printing technology
- Industrial manufacturing processes
- Medical devices
Problems Solved
- Protection of the discharge part from external elements
- Control of liquid discharge based on temperature
Benefits
- Enhanced protection of the discharge part
- Improved control and efficiency of liquid discharge
- Adaptability to different temperature conditions
Original Abstract Submitted
A liquid discharge apparatus includes a head having a discharge part configured to discharge a liquid, and a shield member that is movable between a first position at which the shield member shields the discharge part and a second position at which the shield member exposes the discharge part in accordance with a temperature of the head.