Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240208225). LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract
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LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
YUZURU Ishida of Kanagawa (JP)
YOSHINORI Misumi of Tokyo (JP)
KEIJI Tomizawa of Kanagawa (JP)
LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240208225 titled 'LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application aims to achieve stable ejection characteristics by removing burnt-on deposits in a liquid ejection apparatus.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Liquid ejection head with an ejection port
- Thermal action unit with a heat generating element
- First protective layer made of a material that dissolves into the liquid
- Control unit for cleaning and aging processes
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in inkjet printers, 3D printers, and other liquid ejection devices.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the issue of burnt-on deposits affecting the ejection characteristics of liquid in printing devices.
Benefits:
- Improved stability in liquid ejection
- Extended lifespan of liquid ejection heads
- Enhanced print quality
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in the manufacturing of printers, industrial printing systems, and other liquid ejection devices, potentially improving their performance and longevity.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to liquid ejection systems, electrochemical reactions in printing devices, and materials used in protective layers.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about advancements in liquid ejection technology, materials science, and printer maintenance techniques.
Questions about Liquid Ejection Technology: 1. What are the key components of a liquid ejection apparatus? 2. How does the electrochemical reaction in the protective layer help in removing burnt-on deposits?
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure aims to obtain stable ejection characteristics after performing removal of burnt-on deposits. an embodiment of the present invention is a liquid ejection apparatus including: a liquid ejection head having an ejection port from which to eject liquid, a thermal action unit having a heat generating element for generating energy required to eject the liquid, and a first protective layer provided to block a contact between the thermal action unit and the liquid and formed of a material containing metal that dissolves into the liquid by having an electrochemical reaction with the liquid; and a control unit configured to perform a cleaning process to remove burnt-on deposits accumulating on the first protective layer by dissolving the first protective layer through an electrochemical reaction and perform an aging process to accumulate burnt-on deposits onto the first protective layer after the cleaning process.
