SCANNING INKJET PRINTING SYSTEM

摘要

An inkjet printing apparatus includes an inkjet print head arranged to be moveable in a direction of movement along a guiding assembly. The guiding assembly includes a support structure; a strip mounted on the support structure, the strip being rigidly straight in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement and mounted in such way that a straightness in the direction of movement is provided; and an air bearing system operatively coupled to the strip. The strip extends in a vertical plane, the vertical plane being substantially parallel to the direction of movement and being substantially parallel to the first direction. The air bearing system is configured to control a position of the inkjet print head in a horizontal plane relative to the strip during movement of the print head in the direction of movement, the horizontal plane being substantially perpendicular to the vertical plane. Employing such a strip and a suitable mounting method for mounting the strip on the support structure, it is enabled to select a cost-effective and/or light-weight support structure.

主权项

1. Inkjet printing apparatus comprising an inkjet print head arranged to be moveable in a direction of movement along a guiding assembly, the guiding assembly comprising
a. a support structure providing a first flat surface extending substantially horizontally; b. a flat element adhered to the support structure providing a second flat surface extending substantially vertically, the second plane being substantially perpendicular to the first plane, wherein the second flat surface is substantially straight in the direction of movement; c. a guide element arranged on the first flat surface, the guide element being substantially straight in the direction of movement and extending in parallel to the second flat surface.