Seiko epson corporation (20240326440). RECORDING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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RECORDING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tomoya Kurashina of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
Nobuhiko Shinozaki of OKAYA-SHI (JP)
Soshi Okawa of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
RECORDING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240326440 titled 'RECORDING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a recording apparatus with a liquid ejection head that ejects liquid onto a medium. The apparatus includes a wiper that cleans the head surface and an edge detection unit to detect the medium's edge.
- The recording apparatus has a liquid ejection head with multiple nozzles for ejecting liquid onto a medium.
- The wiper, located on a wiper carriage, moves in the medium width direction to clean the head surface.
- A first motor powers the wiper carriage to move in the medium width direction.
- An edge detection unit on the wiper carriage detects the edge of the medium.
- The liquid ejection head is elongated in the medium width direction, intersecting the medium transport direction.
Potential Applications: 1. Printing technology 2. Labeling and packaging industry 3. Graphic design and art applications
Problems Solved: 1. Ensures the cleanliness and efficiency of the liquid ejection head 2. Accurately detects the edge of the medium for precise liquid ejection
Benefits: 1. Improved print quality 2. Reduced maintenance requirements 3. Enhanced accuracy in liquid ejection
Commercial Applications: The technology can be used in commercial printing machines, packaging equipment, and graphic design studios to enhance printing precision and efficiency.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the edge detection unit contribute to the overall functionality of the recording apparatus? 2. What advantages does the elongated liquid ejection head provide in terms of liquid ejection onto the medium?
Original Abstract Submitted
a recording apparatus includes a liquid ejection head including a plurality of nozzles configured to eject a liquid onto a medium, the liquid ejection head being elongated in a medium width direction that is a direction intersecting a medium transport direction, a facing portion disposed to face the liquid ejection head, and a wiper configured to wipe a head surface of the liquid ejection head while moving in the medium width direction, and the wiper is provided on a wiper carriage that moves in the medium width direction using power from a first motor, and an edge detection unit for detecting an edge of the medium is included at a position facing the facing unit in the wiper carriage.
