18341274. PRINTING DEVICE simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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PRINTING DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yuta Watanabe of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
Yoshitsugu Tokai of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
PRINTING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18341274 titled 'PRINTING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a printing device that includes a carriage, a head, and an irradiation section. The carriage moves along a first axis, and the head ejects ink onto a medium. The irradiation section is located alongside the head and emits ultraviolet light onto the medium. The irradiation section has a cooling unit that cools it using airflow. In the plan view, the head is in one region of the carriage, and the irradiation section is in another region. The second region includes at least one lid section that blocks airflow from the side where the carriage faces the medium to the irradiation section.
- The printing device includes a carriage that moves along a first axis.
- A head is used to eject ink onto a medium.
- An irradiation section emits ultraviolet light onto the medium.
- The irradiation section has a cooling unit that uses airflow for cooling.
- The head and irradiation section are located in different regions of the carriage.
- The second region of the carriage includes at least one lid section to block airflow from the side facing the medium to the irradiation section.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various printing devices, such as inkjet printers, to enhance the printing process and improve print quality.
Problems Solved
1. Overheating: The cooling unit in the irradiation section helps prevent overheating, ensuring the device operates efficiently. 2. Ink drying: The emitted ultraviolet light aids in the drying process of the ink, reducing smudging and improving print quality. 3. Airflow control: The lid section in the second region of the carriage blocks airflow from interfering with the irradiation section, maintaining its effectiveness.
Benefits
1. Improved print quality: The combination of ink ejection and ultraviolet light irradiation enhances the printing process, resulting in sharper and more vibrant prints. 2. Efficient cooling: The cooling unit prevents overheating, extending the lifespan of the device and reducing the risk of malfunctions. 3. Reduced smudging: The ultraviolet light helps the ink dry quickly, minimizing the chances of smudging and ensuring clean prints.
Original Abstract Submitted
A printing device includes a carriage configured to move in a first direction along a first axis; a head configured to eject ink onto a medium; and an irradiation section that is provided alongside the head in the first direction and that is configured to irradiate ultraviolet light toward the medium, wherein the irradiation section has a cooling unit that cools the irradiation section by airflow, in a plan view facing the medium, the head is disposed in a first region of the carriage and the irradiation section is disposed in a second region of the carriage, and in the second region, at least one lid section is provided to block an airflow from a side in which the carriage faces the medium to the irradiation section.
