18476368. FIRST DRIVE UNIT, FIRST LIQUID EJECTING HEAD UNIT, AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 FIRST DRIVE UNIT, FIRST LIQUID EJECTING HEAD UNIT, AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FIRST DRIVE UNIT, FIRST LIQUID EJECTING HEAD UNIT, AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
FIRST DRIVE UNIT, FIRST LIQUID EJECTING HEAD UNIT, AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hirokazu Yanagihara of Chino (JP)
FIRST DRIVE UNIT, FIRST LIQUID EJECTING HEAD UNIT, AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18476368 titled 'FIRST DRIVE UNIT, FIRST LIQUID EJECTING HEAD UNIT, AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system for cooling liquid ejecting head units in a printing device using water cooling mechanisms.
- The first drive unit includes a first drive circuit, a first thermal conductive material, and a first water cooling mechanism.
- The first water cooling mechanism is in contact with the first thermal conductive material and causes liquid to flow, transferring heat away from the first drive circuit.
- The second water cooling mechanism is in a second drive unit for a second liquid ejecting head unit, while the third water cooling mechanism is in a third drive unit for a third liquid ejecting head unit.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in industrial printing devices, 3D printers, and other equipment that requires cooling for liquid ejecting head units.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of overheating in liquid ejecting head units, which can affect printing quality and device longevity.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved performance and reliability of liquid ejecting head units, leading to better print quality and longer device lifespan.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercialized for use in large-scale printing facilities, manufacturing plants, and other industries that rely on precision printing equipment.
Possible Prior Art
Similar cooling systems may exist in industrial printers or other high-performance printing devices, but the specific configuration described in this patent application may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional air cooling methods for liquid ejecting head units?
This technology offers more efficient cooling compared to traditional air cooling methods, as water has a higher heat capacity and can dissipate heat more effectively.
What are the maintenance requirements for the water cooling mechanisms in this system?
Regular maintenance, such as checking for leaks, cleaning the water cooling system, and ensuring proper flow rates, would be necessary to ensure the system operates efficiently and effectively.
Original Abstract Submitted
A first drive unit configured to generate a first drive signal for driving a first liquid ejecting head unit, the first drive unit comprising: a first drive circuit that generates the first drive signal; a first thermal conductive material that is in contact with the first drive circuit; and a first water cooling mechanism that is in contact with the first thermal conductive material on an opposite side in relation to the first drive circuit and causes liquid to flow, wherein the first water cooling mechanism causes liquid sent from a second water cooling mechanism to flow, and discharges liquid to a third water cooling mechanism, the second water cooling mechanism is provided in a second drive unit configured to generate a second drive signal for driving a second liquid ejecting head unit located next to the first liquid ejecting head unit, and the third water cooling mechanism is provided in a third drive unit configured to generate a third drive signal for driving a third liquid ejecting head unit located next to the first liquid ejecting head unit on an opposite side in relation to the second liquid ejecting head unit.
