Seiko epson corporation (20240208226). LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE simplified abstract
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LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Masanobu Yamaguchi of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
Koji Kawatani of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
Tsuyoshi Hayashi of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
Masaaki Ando of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240208226 titled 'LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE
The abstract describes a control method for a liquid ejection device with an ejection unit and a maintenance unit. The ejection unit has multiple heads with nozzles for ejecting liquid and treatment liquid, while the maintenance unit has receiving portions for collecting the ejected liquids during flushing operations.
- The control method involves three flushing operations:
* First flushing ejects liquid from the first nozzle to the first receiving portion. * Second flushing ejects liquid from the second nozzle to the first receiving portion. * Third flushing ejects treatment liquid from the third nozzle to the second receiving portion.
- This method ensures proper maintenance and cleaning of the ejection unit by collecting the ejected liquids in the respective receiving portions.
- By systematically flushing the different nozzles and collecting the liquids in the maintenance unit, the device can operate efficiently and prevent clogging or blockages.
- The control method optimizes the performance and longevity of the liquid ejection device by incorporating a maintenance routine into its operation.
- This innovation improves the overall functionality and reliability of liquid ejection devices in various applications.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in inkjet printers, 3D printers, medical devices, and industrial equipment that require precise liquid ejection.
Problems Solved: The control method addresses issues related to clogging, maintenance, and efficiency in liquid ejection devices.
Benefits: Enhanced performance, reduced downtime, improved reliability, and extended lifespan of liquid ejection devices.
Commercial Applications: This technology can be utilized in the manufacturing, healthcare, and printing industries to improve the operation of liquid ejection devices.
Questions about the control method: 1. How does the control method improve the maintenance of liquid ejection devices? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of implementing this control method in industrial applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
a control method of a liquid ejection device having an ejection unit, and a maintenance unit for maintaining the ejection unit, the ejection unit having a first head having a first nozzle configured to eject the liquid, and a second head having a second nozzle configured to eject the liquid and a third nozzle configured to eject the treatment liquid, the maintenance unit having a first receiving portion configured to receive the liquid, and a second receiving portion configured to receive the treatment liquid, and the control method includes executing a first flushing in which the liquid is ejected from the first nozzle to the first receiving portion, executing a second flushing in which the liquid is ejected from the second nozzle to the first receiving portion, and executing a third flushing in which the processing liquid is ejected from the third nozzle to the second receiving portion.
