18478251. Liquid Discharge Apparatus simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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- 1 Liquid Discharge Apparatus
Liquid Discharge Apparatus
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Masahiko Tsuyuki of Chino (JP)
Makoto Takamuku of Matsumoto (JP)
Liquid Discharge Apparatus - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18478251 titled 'Liquid Discharge Apparatus
Simplified Explanation
The liquid discharge apparatus described in the patent application includes a print head, a substrate unit, and a control circuit. The print head has a first discharge section with a piezoelectric element that discharges liquid when displaced by a driving signal. The substrate unit is electrically coupled to the print head and includes a drive circuit and a temperature sensor. The control circuit manages the operations of the print head and substrate unit based on the environmental temperature acquired by the temperature sensor.
- Print head with first discharge section and piezoelectric element
- Substrate unit with drive circuit and temperature sensor
- Control circuit managing operations based on environmental temperature
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various industries such as printing, manufacturing, and biotechnology for precise liquid dispensing and control.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of maintaining optimal performance of a liquid discharge apparatus by adjusting operations based on environmental temperature, ensuring accurate and consistent liquid dispensing.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved accuracy and reliability in liquid discharge operations, increased efficiency in production processes, and reduced waste of liquid materials.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in industries such as 3D printing, medical diagnostics, and laboratory automation for precise and controlled liquid dispensing, leading to enhanced productivity and cost-effectiveness.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be inkjet printers with temperature sensors that adjust printing operations based on environmental conditions.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control circuit communicate with the print head and substrate unit to adjust operations based on temperature readings?
The control circuit likely sends signals to the drive circuit in the substrate unit, which then adjusts the driving signal sent to the print head based on the temperature readings from the sensor.
What is the range of environmental temperatures that the temperature sensor can accurately measure?
The temperature sensor is likely designed to accurately measure a wide range of environmental temperatures to ensure optimal performance of the liquid discharge apparatus in various operating conditions.
Original Abstract Submitted
There is provided a liquid discharge apparatus including: a print head; a substrate unit; and a control circuit that controls operations of the print head and the substrate unit, in which the print head includes a first discharge section that has a first piezoelectric element that is displaced by receiving a first driving signal and discharges a liquid by displacement of the first piezoelectric element, and a first connector, the substrate unit includes a second connector that is electrically coupled to the print head by being fitted to the first connector, a first drive circuit that outputs the first driving signal, a temperature sensor that acquires environmental temperature, and a wiring substrate provided with the first drive circuit and the temperature sensor, and the control circuit controls the first drive circuit and the print head based on the environmental temperature acquired by the temperature sensor.
