Seiko epson corporation (20240246340). LIQUID EJECTING DEVICE simplified abstract
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LIQUID EJECTING DEVICE
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Chikashi Nakamura of AZUMINO-SHI (JP)
LIQUID EJECTING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240246340 titled 'LIQUID EJECTING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation:
The liquid ejecting device described in the patent application includes a maintenance unit with a receiving unit and a wiping unit to clean the nozzle surface, along with a collecting unit for waste liquid storage.
- The ejecting unit is responsible for ejecting liquid.
- The maintenance unit consists of a receiving unit and a wiping unit that cleans the nozzle surface.
- The receiving unit includes a receiving tank for collecting discharged liquid and a receiving gutter with a discharging hole for dropping the liquid onto the collecting unit.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Ejecting unit for liquid ejection.
- Maintenance unit with receiving and wiping units for cleaning the nozzle surface.
- Collecting unit for waste liquid storage.
Potential Applications:
The technology can be used in various liquid ejecting devices such as printers, industrial inkjet systems, and medical equipment.
Problems Solved:
This technology addresses the issue of nozzle surface cleanliness and efficient waste liquid storage in liquid ejecting devices.
Benefits:
- Improved maintenance of nozzle surfaces.
- Efficient waste liquid collection.
- Enhanced overall performance of liquid ejecting devices.
Commercial Applications:
The technology can be applied in industries such as printing, manufacturing, and healthcare for improved liquid handling processes.
Questions about Liquid Ejecting Device:
1. How does the maintenance unit contribute to the efficiency of the liquid ejecting device? 2. What are the potential benefits of using this technology in industrial inkjet systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
a liquid ejecting device on which a waste liquid storage unit is mounted includes an ejecting unit that ejects a liquid, a maintenance unit and a collecting unit. the maintenance unit includes a receiving unit and a wiping unit that wipes a nozzle surface in which a nozzle is open, by moving together with the receiving unit in one direction. the receiving unit includes a receiver including a receiving tank that receives the liquid discharged from the nozzle, and a receiving gutter in which a discharging hole for dropping the liquid received by the receiving tank onto the collecting unit is open.
