| 摘要 |
Features for various embodiments of a self-contained printhead unit, including an on-board fluidic system, quick-coupling electrical and pneumatic interfacing, in conjunction with the features of various embodiments of a kinematic mounting and air bearing clamping assembly, as well as contactless integration to a waste assembly, together provide for the ready interchangeability of a plurality of printhead units in a printing system during a printing process, while at the same time preventing cross-contamination of a plurality of end-user selected inks contained in each of a plurality of printhead units. |
| 主权项 |
1. An industrial inkjet printing apparatus comprising:
a gas enclosure system for enclosing a printing system; a printing system comprising:
a printhead assembly comprising at least one printhead;a substrate support apparatus for supporting a substrate; and a fluidic system comprising
a pneumatic manifold block assembly proving distribution of control, said pneumatic manifold block assembly including a first surface and a second surface and having a plurality of channels fabricated therein, wherein the pneumatic manifold block assembly is ported for communication with a manifold component selected from a valve, a reservoir, a vacuum source, and an inert gas source;a fluidic manifold block assembly, said fluidic manifold block assembly comprising a first surface and a second surface and having a plurality of channels fabricated therein, wherein the fluidic manifold block assembly is ported for communication with a manifold component selected from a valve, a reservoir, a printhead assembly, and a waste system; anda primary dispensing reservoir including at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port, wherein the primary dispensing reservoir is in fluid communication with the pneumatic manifold block assembly and the fluidic manifold block assembly; an electrical interface plate including a first surface for receiving electrical interconnections and a second surface adjoining the first surface of the pneumatic manifold block assembly, wherein the first surface for receiving electrical interconnections is quick-coupling adapted; and an adaptor plate manifold assembly comprising a first member adjoining the second surface of the fluidic manifold block assembly and a second member configured to receive the printhead assembly, wherein the adapter plate manifold assembly is in fluid communication with the primary dispensing reservoir and the printhead assembly. |
