18603305. MAINTENANCE UNIT AND LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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MAINTENANCE UNIT AND LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hisashi Sato of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
Koji Tanaka of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
MAINTENANCE UNIT AND LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18603305 titled 'MAINTENANCE UNIT AND LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a maintenance unit designed to handle waste liquid discharged from an ejection section that ejects liquid onto a medium. The liquid undergoes a hardening process, and the maintenance unit includes components to absorb and transport the liquid.
- The maintenance unit includes a belt-shaped absorbing member to absorb and receive the waste liquid.
- A rotor is used to transport the absorbing member in a feeding direction.
- A guide roller is provided downstream of the receiving region to guide the absorbing member.
- A first regulating section is located on the ejection section side of the absorbing member to control the liquid flow.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Absorbing member for liquid waste management.
- Rotor for transporting the absorbing member.
- Guide roller for directing the absorbing member.
- First regulating section for controlling liquid flow.
Potential Applications:
The technology can be used in industrial settings where liquid waste management is required, such as in manufacturing processes involving curing liquids.
Problems Solved:
The technology addresses the need for efficient and controlled handling of waste liquids in processes that involve liquid ejection and hardening.
Benefits:
- Improved waste liquid management.
- Enhanced control over liquid flow.
- Increased efficiency in handling liquid waste.
Commercial Applications:
Title: "Efficient Waste Liquid Management System for Industrial Processes" This technology can be applied in industries such as printing, coating, and adhesive manufacturing, where liquid waste management is crucial for operational efficiency and environmental compliance.
Prior Art:
Further research can be conducted in the field of liquid waste management systems in industrial processes to explore existing technologies and innovations.
Frequently Updated Research:
Stay updated on advancements in liquid waste management systems, industrial process efficiency, and environmental regulations related to waste disposal.
Questions about Waste Liquid Management Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the handling of waste liquids in industrial processes? 2. What are the key components of the maintenance unit described in the patent application?
Original Abstract Submitted
A maintenance unit configured to receive liquid discharged as a waste liquid from an ejection section that ejects the liquid onto a medium, the liquid being cured by a hardening process, the maintenance unit includes a belt-shaped absorbing member configured to absorb the liquid and to receive the liquid at a receiving region of the absorbing member, a rotor configured to transport the absorbing member in a feeding direction, a guide roller provided downstream of the receiving region in the feeding direction and around which winds the absorbing member, and a first regulating section is provided on the ejection section side of the absorbing member that is located between the receiving region and the center shaft of the downstream roller with respect to the feeding direction.
