18074131. LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND CLEANING METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND CLEANING METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
NORIYASU Hasegawa of Tochigi (JP)
LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND CLEANING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18074131 titled 'LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND CLEANING METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a liquid discharge apparatus that includes a discharge head with multiple discharge openings, a detachable cap that forms a holding space for a cleaning liquid, a supply portion that connects to the cap to supply the cleaning liquid, and an outlet portion that drains the cleaning liquid from the holding space.
- The discharge head has multiple discharge openings for liquid discharge.
- The cap is detachable and forms a holding space for a cleaning liquid.
- The supply portion connects to the cap and supplies the cleaning liquid to the holding space.
- The outlet portion connects to the cap and drains the cleaning liquid from the holding space.
- The supply portion is positioned facing the discharge surface.
- The outlet portion is positioned outside the supply portion in the inside-outside direction of the discharge surface.
Potential Applications
- Cleaning and maintenance of liquid discharge apparatus.
- Industrial cleaning processes.
- Medical and laboratory equipment cleaning.
Problems Solved
- Simplifies the cleaning process of liquid discharge apparatus.
- Provides a convenient and efficient way to clean the discharge surface.
- Ensures proper drainage of the cleaning liquid.
Benefits
- Easy attachment and detachment of the cap for cleaning.
- Improved cleaning efficiency and effectiveness.
- Prevents residue buildup on the discharge surface.
- Reduces the risk of clogging and malfunctioning of the discharge openings.
Original Abstract Submitted
A liquid discharge apparatus includes a discharge head including a discharge surface formed with a plurality of discharge openings from which a liquid is discharged, a cap configured to be detachably attached to the discharge head and form a holding space for a cleaning liquid such that the cleaning liquid contacts the discharge surface, a supply portion configured to connect to the cap and to supply the cleaning liquid to the holding space, and an outlet portion configured to connect to the cap and to drain the cleaning liquid from the holding space. The supply portion is formed at a position facing the discharge surface. The outlet portion is formed at a position outside the supply portion in an inside-outside direction of the discharge surface.
