AN INK JET HEATER CHIP MODULE INCLUDING A NOZZLE PLATE COUPLING A HEATER CHIP TO A CARRIER

摘要

A heater chip module (50) is provided comprising a rigid carrier (52), a nozzle plate (70) and a heater chip (60). The carrier (52) is adapted to be secured to a container (22) for receiving ink. The carrier (52) includes an opening (52c) extending through the carrier (52). The opening (52c) has an outer periphery. A nozzle plate (70) is coupled to the carrier (52) and extends out beyond the outer periphery of the opening (52c) so as to substantially cover the opening. A heater chip (60) is positioned within the opening (52c) and is coupled directly to the plate (70). The heater chip (60) is coupled to the carrier (52) only by way of the nozzle plate (70). Thus, the heater chip (60) does not directly contact the carrier (52).