发明名称 |
MODULARER AUFBAU FÜR TINTENSTRAHLTECHNOLOGIE |
摘要 |
The present invention provides ink-jet writing engine modules for use with a compatible hard copy engine module, a hard copy apparatus based thereon, and methods of manufacturing, operation, and use. Fluidic and electronic partitioning for ink-jet hard copy apparatus is redefined. Modular separation of a hard copy engine from a writing engine allows a replaceable writing module containing all of the key elements of the ink-jet writing system based on writing system technology requirements, particularly for those most likely to age or fail as a result of time, frequency of use, or end-user actions. The writing engine subsystem includes: one or more printing modules having print head elements with concomitant ink manifold components and ink flow and pressure regulation mechanisms; one or more ink containers - either permanent, refillable, or replaceable; one or more ink formulations; one or more ink delivery means, such as tubes and valves fluidically coupling the ink containers to the ink manifolds; service station components; and a framework to retain the elements in a unitary module, insertable cassette-like manner. The present invention further provides a hard copy engine compatible with such a writing engine. The hard copy engine does not contain any components requiring direct contact with ink. Ink-wetted components are predisposed to ink-jet technological changes without affecting the electrical interface and the mechanical interface between the writing engine and the hard copy engine. <IMAGE> |
申请公布号 |
DE69908575(T2) |
申请公布日期 |
2004.04.29 |
申请号 |
DE1999608575T |
申请日期 |
1999.03.12 |
申请人 |
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO. (N.D.GES.D.STAATES DELAWARE), PALO ALTO |
发明人 |
AXTELL, P.;BENJAMIN, L.;LOWE, J.;SEU, D.;KENT, M. |
分类号 |
B41J2/01;B41J2/175;B41J19/20;B41J29/00;(IPC1-7):B41J2/01 |
主分类号 |
B41J2/01 |
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