18392109. HEAD SUBSTRATE, LIQUID DISCHARGING HEAD, AND LIQUID DISCHARGING DEVICE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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HEAD SUBSTRATE, LIQUID DISCHARGING HEAD, AND LIQUID DISCHARGING DEVICE
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MINEO Shimotsusa of Tokyo (JP)
HEAD SUBSTRATE, LIQUID DISCHARGING HEAD, AND LIQUID DISCHARGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18392109 titled 'HEAD SUBSTRATE, LIQUID DISCHARGING HEAD, AND LIQUID DISCHARGING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The abstract describes a head substrate for a liquid discharging head, which includes elements for generating heat, driving the heat generation, detecting temperature, and controlling temperature.
- The head substrate has an electrothermal conversion element that generates heat to discharge liquid.
- It includes first switch elements to drive the electrothermal conversion element.
- A temperature detection element is present to monitor the temperature of the conversion element.
- Second switch elements are used to control the temperature detection element.
- Electrical isolation is achieved between the well layers forming the switch elements by a deep element isolation portion.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Integration of elements for heat generation, temperature detection, and control in a head substrate.
- Use of deep element isolation portion for electrical isolation between well layers.
Potential Applications:
- Inkjet printers
- 3D printing
- Bioprinting
Problems Solved:
- Efficient heat generation for liquid discharge
- Precise temperature control for optimal performance
Benefits:
- Improved printing quality
- Enhanced reliability and longevity of the liquid discharging head
Commercial Applications:
- Industrial printing equipment
- Medical device manufacturing
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology can be found in patents and research papers on liquid discharging heads, thermal control systems, and semiconductor device fabrication.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in the field of microfluidics, semiconductor manufacturing, and printing technologies may provide further insights into the development and optimization of liquid discharging heads.
Questions about liquid discharging heads: 1. What are the key components of a liquid discharging head? 2. How does temperature control impact the performance of a liquid discharging head?
Original Abstract Submitted
A head substrate provided on a liquid discharging head, comprising an electrothermal conversion element configured to generate heat for causing liquid to be discharged, one or more first switch elements configured to drive the electrothermal conversion element, a temperature detection element configured to detect a temperature of the electrothermal conversion element, and one or more second switch elements configured to control the temperature detection element, wherein a well layer that forms the first switch elements and a well layer that forms the second switch elements are electrically isolated by a deep element isolation portion formed to be deeper than the well layers.
