Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240246343). LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract
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LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
AKIHIRO Tomida of Kanagawa (JP)
TOSHIMITSU Danzuka of Tokyo (JP)
RIE Takekoshi of Kanagawa (JP)
LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240246343 titled 'LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a liquid discharge apparatus that maintains the discharge characteristic of a discharge head. It includes a circulation unit, a cap unit, and a control unit to manage the discharge head.
- The liquid discharge apparatus includes a discharge head with a nozzle for liquid discharge.
- A circulation unit circulates liquid through the discharge head.
- A cap unit can cap the nozzle surface of the discharge head.
- A control unit manages the discharge head, circulation unit, and cap unit.
- If an anomaly is detected and the cap unit cannot cap the nozzle surface, the control unit activates the circulation unit to circulate liquid through the flow path.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Integration of a circulation unit, cap unit, and control unit for efficient liquid discharge maintenance.
- Automatic detection of anomalies and activation of the circulation unit for corrective action.
Potential Applications:
- Industrial liquid discharge systems.
- Agricultural irrigation systems.
- Medical equipment for precise liquid dispensing.
Problems Solved:
- Ensures consistent discharge characteristics.
- Prevents blockages in the nozzle.
- Enables quick response to anomalies.
Benefits:
- Improved reliability of liquid discharge.
- Reduced maintenance requirements.
- Enhanced control over liquid flow.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in various industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare for efficient liquid discharge operations.
Questions about Liquid Discharge Apparatus: 1. How does the control unit detect anomalies in the system? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this technology in industrial applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
it is intended to excellently maintain a discharge characteristic of a discharge head. a liquid discharge apparatus includes a discharge head including a nozzle for discharging liquid, a circulation unit capable of circulating liquid through a circulation flow path including the discharge head, a cap unit capable of capping a nozzle surface of the discharge head where the nozzle is formed, and a control unit for controlling the discharge head, the circulation unit, and the cap unit. in a case where anomaly is detected and the cap unit cannot cap the nozzle surface, the control unit causes the circulation unit to circulate liquid through the circulation flow path.
