Seiko epson corporation (20240109324). LIQUID EJECTING DEVICE simplified abstract
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LIQUID EJECTING DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tomohiro Numajiri of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
LIQUID EJECTING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240109324 titled 'LIQUID EJECTING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The liquid ejecting device described in the patent application includes a nozzle surface for ejecting liquid onto a medium, a carriage that moves in a scanning direction, a drying unit for drying the liquid, and a receiving unit for collecting liquid during maintenance operations.
- Nozzle surface for liquid ejection
- Carriage for movement in scanning direction
- Drying unit for drying ejected liquid
- Receiving unit for collecting liquid during maintenance
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in inkjet printers, 3D printers, and other liquid ejecting devices where maintenance of the ejecting unit is necessary.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently collecting and drying liquid during maintenance operations, ensuring the proper functioning of the liquid ejecting device.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved maintenance procedures, reduced downtime for the device, and enhanced print quality due to proper drying of the liquid.
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications of this technology could be in the manufacturing industry, printing industry, and any other field that utilizes liquid ejecting devices for various purposes.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar liquid ejecting devices with drying units, but the specific design and functionality described in this patent application may be unique.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing liquid ejecting devices with drying units?
This article does not provide a direct comparison to existing technologies in the market.
What specific maintenance operations does the receiving unit assist with?
The article does not specify the exact maintenance operations for which the receiving unit is designed.
Original Abstract Submitted
a liquid ejecting device includes an ejecting unit that includes a nozzle surface at which at least one nozzle is open and that ejects a liquid onto a medium from the at least one nozzle, a carriage that is mounted with the ejecting unit and that reciprocates in a scanning direction, a drying unit that is mounted at the carriage and that dries the liquid ejected onto the medium by the ejecting unit, and a receiving unit that receives the liquid discharged from the at least one nozzle as a result of a maintenance operation for the ejecting unit. the receiving unit includes an absorbing member that absorbs the liquid. the drying unit dries the absorbing member when the ejecting unit is positioned, during printing, at a stop position at which the ejecting unit stops.
