18477261. LIQUID EJECTING DEVICE simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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LIQUID EJECTING DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tomohiro Numajiri of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
LIQUID EJECTING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18477261 titled 'LIQUID EJECTING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The liquid ejecting device described in the patent application includes a system for ejecting liquid onto a medium, a carriage that moves in a scanning direction, a drying unit to dry the liquid on the medium, and a receiving unit for liquid discharged during maintenance operations.
- The device includes a nozzle surface for liquid ejection.
- A carriage is mounted with the ejecting unit and moves in a scanning direction.
- A drying unit is mounted on the carriage to dry the liquid on the medium.
- A receiving unit absorbs liquid discharged during maintenance operations.
- The drying unit dries the absorbing member when the ejecting unit is at a stop position during printing.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in:
- Inkjet printers
- Industrial printing machines
- Textile printing equipment
Problems Solved
This technology helps in:
- Preventing smudging of printed materials
- Ensuring proper maintenance of liquid ejecting devices
- Improving the quality of printed output
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced print quality
- Reduced maintenance requirements
- Increased efficiency in printing processes
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be used in various commercial applications such as:
- Printing and publishing industry
- Textile manufacturing
- Packaging and labeling industry
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of drying units in inkjet printers to prevent smudging of printed materials.
Unanswered Questions
How does the drying unit operate in different environmental conditions?
The patent application does not provide information on how the drying unit functions in varying humidity levels or temperatures.
What is the expected lifespan of the absorbing member in the receiving unit?
The patent application does not mention the durability or longevity of the absorbing member used in the receiving unit.
Original Abstract Submitted
A liquid ejecting device includes an ejecting unit that includes a nozzle surface at which at least one nozzle is open and that ejects a liquid onto a medium from the at least one nozzle, a carriage that is mounted with the ejecting unit and that reciprocates in a scanning direction, a drying unit that is mounted at the carriage and that dries the liquid ejected onto the medium by the ejecting unit, and a receiving unit that receives the liquid discharged from the at least one nozzle as a result of a maintenance operation for the ejecting unit. The receiving unit includes an absorbing member that absorbs the liquid. The drying unit dries the absorbing member when the ejecting unit is positioned, during printing, at a stop position at which the ejecting unit stops.
