18478540. 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 18478540 titled 'Liquid Discharge Apparatus
Simplified Explanation
The liquid discharge apparatus described in the patent application includes two substrates positioned facing each other, with drive circuits overlapping on the first substrate and not overlapping on the second substrate.
- The first substrate and second substrate are positioned facing each other along a fourth direction.
- The drive circuits on the first substrate overlap with each other but do not overlap with the drive circuit on the second substrate.
- Integrated circuits included in the drive circuits do not overlap with each other along the second and fourth directions.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in inkjet printers, medical devices for precise liquid dispensing, and industrial equipment for controlled liquid discharge.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently controlling liquid discharge by optimizing the layout of drive circuits and integrated circuits on substrates.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved accuracy in liquid discharge, reduced manufacturing costs, and increased reliability of liquid discharge apparatus.
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include inkjet printer manufacturing, medical device production, and industrial equipment development for liquid handling processes.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of separate substrates for drive circuits and integrated circuits in liquid discharge apparatus.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the speed of liquid discharge compared to existing solutions?
This article does not provide information on the speed of liquid discharge achieved with this technology. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the speed improvements.
What are the potential challenges in integrating this technology into existing liquid discharge systems?
The article does not address the challenges of integrating this technology into current liquid discharge systems. Understanding the compatibility and adaptation process could be crucial for successful implementation.
Original Abstract Submitted
There is provided a liquid discharge apparatus including: a first substrate and a second substrate are positioned such that the first substrate front surface and the second substrate front surface face each other along a fourth direction intersecting both a first direction and a second direction, the first drive circuit provided on the first substrate overlaps with at least a part of the second drive circuit provided on the first substrate, and a first integrated circuit included in the first drive circuit does not overlap with a second integrated circuit included in the second drive circuit, along the second direction, and the first drive circuit overlaps with at least a part of a third drive circuit provided on the second substrate, and the first integrated circuit included in the first drive circuit does not overlap with a third integrated circuit included in the third drive circuit, along the fourth direction.
