Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240208216). LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CLEANING METHOD simplified abstract
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LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CLEANING METHOD
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Inventor(s)
SHINYA Iwahashi of Kanagawa (JP)
YUZURU Ishida of Kanagawa (JP)
LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CLEANING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240208216 titled 'LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CLEANING METHOD
The liquid discharge apparatus described in the abstract includes a liquid chamber, a liquid discharge unit with a heat-generating resistor, and two electrodes in the liquid chamber.
- The apparatus also features a first voltage application unit, a second voltage application unit capable of applying voltage, and a control portion that manages the voltage application units.
- The control portion alternates between applying voltage between the electrodes and applying voltage to the heat-generating resistor.
Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in inkjet printers for precise liquid discharge. - It may also find applications in medical devices for controlled liquid dispensing.
Problems Solved: - Provides a controlled and efficient way to discharge liquid. - Offers a method for alternating voltage application for specific purposes.
Benefits: - Precise control over liquid discharge. - Efficient use of heat-generating resistor for liquid discharge.
Commercial Applications: Title: Precision Liquid Discharge Technology for Inkjet Printers This technology could revolutionize the inkjet printing industry by providing more precise and efficient liquid discharge mechanisms. It could lead to faster printing speeds and higher quality output.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to liquid discharge apparatuses and inkjet printing technologies to understand the evolution of this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new materials for heat-generating resistors to improve efficiency and durability in liquid discharge applications.
Questions about Liquid Discharge Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of liquid discharge compared to traditional methods? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different industries?
Original Abstract Submitted
a liquid discharge apparatus includes a liquid chamber, a liquid discharge unit including a heat-generating resistor, a first electrode that is provided in the liquid chamber, and a second electrode that is provided at a different position from the first electrode in the liquid chamber, a first voltage application unit, a second voltage application unit capable of applying voltage, and a control portion that controls the first voltage application unit and the second voltage application unit. the control portion performs a first operation which is voltage application between the first electrode and the second electrode by the second voltage application unit, and in which first voltage application where the first electrode is an anode and second voltage application where the first electrode is a cathode are alternatingly repeated, and a second operation in which the first voltage application unit applies voltage to the heat-generating resistor.
