18652271. LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
Yusaku Amano of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
Takeshi Aoki of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18652271 titled 'LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS
The abstract describes a printer with a slide mechanism, a head for liquid ejection, a lifting and lowering mechanism, and a cap to cover the nozzle.
- The printer includes a slide mechanism with a first member and a second member that slide together in lifting and lowering directions.
- The head, fixed to the first member, has a nozzle for ejecting liquid.
- A lifting and lowering mechanism, fixed to the second member, moves the head in the lifting and lowering directions.
- A cap is used to cover the nozzle to prevent drying out.
- The first member has an elongated hole, and the second member is a pin.
- The lifting and lowering mechanism ensures the head does not slide away from the cap.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various types of printers, including inkjet printers and 3D printers. - It can also be applied in industrial settings where precise liquid ejection is required.
Problems Solved: - Prevents the nozzle from drying out when not in use. - Ensures accurate and consistent liquid ejection.
Benefits: - Increases the longevity of the printer. - Improves the quality of printed materials. - Reduces maintenance costs.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be utilized in the manufacturing industry for printing labels, packaging, and other materials. - It can also be integrated into consumer printers for home and office use.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the slide mechanism prevent the nozzle from drying out? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this technology in printers?
Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in printer technology and liquid ejection systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of this innovation.
Original Abstract Submitted
A printer, which is an example of a liquid ejecting apparatus, including a slide mechanism that has a first member and a second member configured to slide with each other in lifting and lowering directions; a head that is fixed to the first member and has a nozzle for ejecting a liquid; a lifting and lowering mechanism that is fixed to the second member, and lifts and lowers the head in the lifting and lowering directions; and a cap that covers the nozzle. The first member is configured of a wall member having an elongated hole, and the second member is configured of a pin. The lifting and lowering mechanism relatively moves the head toward the cap in a state where the head does not slide in a direction away from the cap.
