HEAD UNIT AND LIQUID DISPENSING APPARATUS

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HEAD UNIT AND LIQUID DISPENSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18627522 titled 'HEAD UNIT AND LIQUID DISPENSING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a head unit with a temperature detection circuit, a print head for dispensing liquid, and a temperature information output circuit that corrects temperature signals based on unit temperature information.

Acquires elapsed time information
Detects unit temperature and print head temperature
Corrects temperature signals based on unit temperature information
Print head includes a temperature detection unit for pressure chamber temperature

Potential Applications: 1. Industrial printing processes 2. Medical equipment that dispenses liquids at controlled temperatures 3. Laboratory equipment requiring precise temperature control

Problems Solved: 1. Ensures accurate temperature control in printing processes 2. Prevents overheating of print head 3. Improves overall efficiency and reliability of equipment

Benefits: 1. Enhanced printing quality 2. Increased equipment lifespan 3. Reduced maintenance costs

Commercial Applications: Temperature-controlled printing equipment for various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and research facilities.

Prior Art: Research on temperature control systems in printing equipment and liquid dispensing devices can provide insights into similar technologies.

Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing studies on temperature sensing technologies and their applications in industrial equipment can offer valuable information for further advancements in this field.

Questions about Temperature Control Systems: 1. How does the temperature detection circuit in the head unit improve printing processes? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing temperature correction based on unit temperature information?

Original Abstract Submitted

Provided is a head unit including an elapsed time acquisition unit configured to acquire elapsed time information, a unit temperature detection circuit configured to output a unit temperature signal including a unit temperature information indicating a temperature of the head unit, a print head configured to dispense liquid when receiving a drive signal, and a temperature information output circuit configured to acquire a temperature signal indicating a temperature of the print head and output a temperature information signal based on the temperature signal, in which the print head includes a temperature detection unit located at the other side in a stacking direction with respect to a vibration plate and configured detect temperature information corresponding to a temperature of the pressure chamber and output the detected temperature information as the temperature signal, the temperature information output circuit includes a correction circuit configured to correct the temperature signal, and the correction circuit corrects the temperature signal based on the unit temperature information at a predetermined timing after the elapsed time information acquired by the elapsed time acquisition unit elapses a predetermined time.