Dispense interface for an ejection device

摘要

The invention inter alia relates to a dispense interface for an ejection device. The dispense interface comprises at least two inlets, at least one outlet, a body part, and a fluid channel arrangement within the body part configured to provide fluid communication between the at least two inlets and the at least one outlet; wherein each of the at least two inlets is formed from a tubelike fluid element; wherein each of the tubelike fluid elements is molded into the body part; and wherein each of the tubelike fluid elements provides at least a part of the fluid channel arrangement within said body part.

主权项

1. A dispense interface for an ejection device, said dispense interface comprising:
at least two inlets; at least one outlet; an integral body part; and a fluid channel arrangement within said integral body part configured to provide fluid communication between said at least two inlets and said at least one outlet; an ullage formed as a recess in a surface of the integral body part; a rotatable flap positioned within the ullage, wherein the rotatable flap is rotatably coupled to the ullage, and wherein the rotatable flap is configured to control a fluid flow from said at least two inlets to said at least one outlet via said fluid channel arrangement; wherein each of said at least two inlets is formed from a tubelike fluid element, wherein the tubelike fluid elements provide fluid communication between each of the at least two inlets and the ullage; wherein each of said tubelike fluid elements is molded into the integral body part; and wherein each of said tubelike fluid elements provides at least a part of the fluid channel arrangement within said integral body part and wherein each of said tubelike fluid elements has a fluid pathway that is at least partially curved.