AU2004325546B2 - Two-stage capping mechanism for inkjet printers - Google Patents
Two-stage capping mechanism for inkjet printers Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- AU2004325546B2 AU2004325546B2 AU2004325546A AU2004325546A AU2004325546B2 AU 2004325546 B2 AU2004325546 B2 AU 2004325546B2 AU 2004325546 A AU2004325546 A AU 2004325546A AU 2004325546 A AU2004325546 A AU 2004325546A AU 2004325546 B2 AU2004325546 B2 AU 2004325546B2
- Authority
- AU
- Australia
- Prior art keywords
- capping
- print head
- capping member
- optionally
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Ceased
Links
- 230000007246 mechanism Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 714
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 286
- 230000033001 locomotion Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 149
- 239000013536 elastomeric material Substances 0.000 claims description 35
- 238000006073 displacement reaction Methods 0.000 claims description 13
- 238000013459 approach Methods 0.000 claims description 7
- 230000007704 transition Effects 0.000 abstract description 43
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 283
- 238000010926 purge Methods 0.000 description 256
- 238000007639 printing Methods 0.000 description 70
- 239000010410 layer Substances 0.000 description 53
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 description 50
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 27
- 238000004891 communication Methods 0.000 description 25
- 241000543381 Cliftonia monophylla Species 0.000 description 20
- 230000001012 protector Effects 0.000 description 19
- 238000010348 incorporation Methods 0.000 description 16
- 239000000872 buffer Substances 0.000 description 15
- 230000006870 function Effects 0.000 description 14
- 238000000275 quality assurance Methods 0.000 description 9
- 230000002209 hydrophobic effect Effects 0.000 description 8
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 description 8
- 229920001296 polysiloxane Polymers 0.000 description 7
- 239000002356 single layer Substances 0.000 description 7
- 229920001169 thermoplastic Polymers 0.000 description 7
- 239000004416 thermosoftening plastic Substances 0.000 description 7
- 230000005499 meniscus Effects 0.000 description 6
- 238000012512 characterization method Methods 0.000 description 5
- 239000013598 vector Substances 0.000 description 5
- 101000760663 Hololena curta Mu-agatoxin-Hc1a Proteins 0.000 description 4
- VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Silicium dioxide Chemical compound O=[Si]=O VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 239000004411 aluminium Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 238000009826 distribution Methods 0.000 description 4
- 239000011159 matrix material Substances 0.000 description 4
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 description 4
- 238000012360 testing method Methods 0.000 description 4
- 230000004913 activation Effects 0.000 description 3
- 230000008878 coupling Effects 0.000 description 3
- 238000010168 coupling process Methods 0.000 description 3
- 238000005859 coupling reaction Methods 0.000 description 3
- 230000002950 deficient Effects 0.000 description 3
- 239000000428 dust Substances 0.000 description 3
- 239000000834 fixative Substances 0.000 description 3
- 238000000465 moulding Methods 0.000 description 3
- 238000012545 processing Methods 0.000 description 3
- 239000000758 substrate Substances 0.000 description 3
- ATJFFYVFTNAWJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Tin Chemical compound [Sn] ATJFFYVFTNAWJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 230000000712 assembly Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000000429 assembly Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000002131 composite material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000001276 controlling effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000005520 cutting process Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 2
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000002161 passivation Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000009877 rendering Methods 0.000 description 2
- 235000012239 silicon dioxide Nutrition 0.000 description 2
- 239000000377 silicon dioxide Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000003860 storage Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000004566 IR spectroscopy Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229910052581 Si3N4 Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- XUIMIQQOPSSXEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Silicon Chemical compound [Si] XUIMIQQOPSSXEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- NRTOMJZYCJJWKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N Titanium nitride Chemical compound [Ti]#N NRTOMJZYCJJWKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 102100040423 Transcobalamin-2 Human genes 0.000 description 1
- 230000003213 activating effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000004888 barrier function Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000005452 bending Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000000903 blocking effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000000969 carrier Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004020 conductor Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000356 contaminant Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000008602 contraction Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000007547 defect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000008021 deposition Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000009792 diffusion process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000001035 drying Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000001125 extrusion Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000003993 interaction Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000012528 membrane Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000013618 particulate matter Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000009467 reduction Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000001105 regulatory effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000000717 retained effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229910052710 silicon Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000010703 silicon Substances 0.000 description 1
- HQVNEWCFYHHQES-UHFFFAOYSA-N silicon nitride Chemical compound N12[Si]34N5[Si]62N3[Si]51N64 HQVNEWCFYHHQES-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000002904 solvent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000010408 sweeping Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000004753 textile Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
- B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
- B41J2/005—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
- B41J2/01—Ink jet
- B41J2/135—Nozzles
- B41J2/165—Prevention or detection of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
- B41J2/16505—Caps, spittoons or covers for cleaning or preventing drying out
- B41J2/16508—Caps, spittoons or covers for cleaning or preventing drying out connected with the printer frame
- B41J2/16511—Constructions for cap positioning
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
- B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
- B41J2/005—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
- B41J2/01—Ink jet
- B41J2/135—Nozzles
- B41J2/145—Arrangement thereof
- B41J2/155—Arrangement thereof for line printing
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
- B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
- B41J2/005—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
- B41J2/01—Ink jet
- B41J2/135—Nozzles
- B41J2/165—Prevention or detection of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
- B41J2/16585—Prevention or detection of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles for paper-width or non-reciprocating print heads
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
- B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
- B41J2/005—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
- B41J2/01—Ink jet
- B41J2/135—Nozzles
- B41J2/165—Prevention or detection of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
- B41J2/16585—Prevention or detection of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles for paper-width or non-reciprocating print heads
- B41J2/16588—Print heads movable towards the cleaning unit
Landscapes
- Ink Jet (AREA)
- Accessory Devices And Overall Control Thereof (AREA)
- Sealing Of Jars (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/AU2004/001716 WO2006060844A1 (fr) | 2004-12-06 | 2004-12-06 | Mecanisme de recouvrement a deux etapes pour imprimantes a jet d'encre |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| AU2004325546A1 AU2004325546A1 (en) | 2006-06-15 |
| AU2004325546B2 true AU2004325546B2 (en) | 2009-08-20 |
Family
ID=36577589
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU2004325546A Ceased AU2004325546B2 (en) | 2004-12-06 | 2004-12-06 | Two-stage capping mechanism for inkjet printers |
Country Status (8)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| EP (1) | EP1827839B1 (fr) |
| JP (1) | JP2008522861A (fr) |
| KR (1) | KR100959218B1 (fr) |
| AT (1) | ATE423009T1 (fr) |
| AU (1) | AU2004325546B2 (fr) |
| CA (1) | CA2588637C (fr) |
| DE (1) | DE602004019585D1 (fr) |
| WO (1) | WO2006060844A1 (fr) |
Families Citing this family (16)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE102016222960A1 (de) | 2015-12-21 | 2017-06-22 | Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Ag | Digitaldruckmaschine |
| US10518537B1 (en) | 2018-11-29 | 2019-12-31 | Xerox Corporation | System and method for attenuating the drying of ink from a printhead |
| US10632757B1 (en) | 2018-12-10 | 2020-04-28 | Xerox Corporation | System and method for attenuating the drying of ink from a printhead during idle periods |
| US10518551B1 (en) | 2018-12-11 | 2019-12-31 | Xerox Corporation | System and method for attenuating the drying of ink from a printhead |
| US10710370B2 (en) | 2018-12-18 | 2020-07-14 | Xerox Corporation | System and method for attenuating the drying of ink from a printhead during periods of printhead inactivity |
| US10696052B1 (en) | 2019-02-11 | 2020-06-30 | Xerox Corporation | Submersion cap devices stabilizing ink in nozzles of inkjet printheads |
| US10894411B2 (en) | 2019-02-11 | 2021-01-19 | Xerox Corporation | Cap and application devices stabilizing ink in nozzles of inkjet printheads |
| US10800174B2 (en) | 2019-02-11 | 2020-10-13 | Xerox Corporation | Evaporative ink-blocking film devices stabilizing ink in nozzles of inkjet printheads |
| US10710371B1 (en) | 2019-02-11 | 2020-07-14 | Xerox Corporation | Inkjet printhead cap having latching system |
| US10814631B2 (en) | 2019-02-11 | 2020-10-27 | Xerox Corporation | Inkjet printhead cap having rotatable panels |
| US10857798B2 (en) | 2019-02-11 | 2020-12-08 | Xerox Corporation | Cap and evaporative devices stabilizing ink in nozzles of inkjet printheads |
| US10717284B1 (en) | 2019-03-28 | 2020-07-21 | Xerox Corporation | System and method for attenuating the drying of ink from a printhead during periods of printer inactivity |
| US10889117B2 (en) | 2019-03-28 | 2021-01-12 | Xerox Corporation | System and method for attenuating the drying of ink from a printhead during periods of printer inactivity |
| US10919299B1 (en) | 2019-09-05 | 2021-02-16 | Xerox Corporation | System and method to counteract the drying of aqueous inks in a printhead |
| US11383525B2 (en) | 2020-06-10 | 2022-07-12 | Xerox Corporation | System and method for efficiently purging printheads |
| KR102300605B1 (ko) | 2021-03-05 | 2021-09-09 | 주식회사 제일에프앤에쓰엔지니어링 | 내진용 조적 칸막이벽 전도 방지 구조 |
Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5663751A (en) * | 1994-12-22 | 1997-09-02 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | Automatic service station for the printhead of an inkjet printer and method for cleaning the printhead |
| US20060119645A1 (en) * | 2004-12-06 | 2006-06-08 | Berry Norman M | Two-stage capping mechanism for inkjet printers |
| US7246875B2 (en) * | 2004-12-06 | 2007-07-24 | Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd | Protector for a printhead capping facility |
Family Cites Families (12)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE3021913A1 (de) * | 1980-06-11 | 1981-12-17 | Siemens AG, 1000 Berlin und 8000 München | Schwenkbare tintenabweisblende fuer den screibkopf einer tintenschreibeinrichtung |
| WO1994013488A1 (fr) * | 1992-12-16 | 1994-06-23 | Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. | Poste de maintenance et methode d'exploitation de ce poste |
| US5534897A (en) * | 1993-07-01 | 1996-07-09 | Xerox Corporation | Ink jet maintenance subsystem |
| US5627573A (en) * | 1995-01-04 | 1997-05-06 | Brother International Corporation | Maintenance device in an ink jet printing apparatus |
| DE19522594C2 (de) | 1995-06-19 | 1999-02-04 | Francotyp Postalia Gmbh | Vorrichtung zur Reinhaltung der Düsen eines Tintendruckkopfes |
| US6393338B1 (en) * | 2000-03-17 | 2002-05-21 | Tadeusz Kemnitz | Apparatus and control method for accurate rotary peristaltic pump filling |
| US6604810B1 (en) * | 2000-05-23 | 2003-08-12 | Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd | Printhead capping arrangement |
| CN1191939C (zh) * | 2000-06-30 | 2005-03-09 | 西尔弗布鲁克研究有限公司 | 一种用于打印引擎的顶盖机构 |
| US6533386B1 (en) * | 2000-11-27 | 2003-03-18 | Xerox Corporation | Cam-actuated lever capping arm |
| GB0113094D0 (en) * | 2001-05-30 | 2001-07-18 | 3M Innovative Properties Co | Inkjet maintenance unit |
| US6550887B2 (en) * | 2001-07-25 | 2003-04-22 | Christopher B. Miller | Ink drop detector |
| AUPS048502A0 (en) * | 2002-02-13 | 2002-03-07 | Silverbrook Research Pty. Ltd. | Methods and systems (ap44) |
-
2004
- 2004-12-06 JP JP2007544689A patent/JP2008522861A/ja active Pending
- 2004-12-06 WO PCT/AU2004/001716 patent/WO2006060844A1/fr active Application Filing
- 2004-12-06 AU AU2004325546A patent/AU2004325546B2/en not_active Ceased
- 2004-12-06 EP EP04822526A patent/EP1827839B1/fr not_active Not-in-force
- 2004-12-06 AT AT04822526T patent/ATE423009T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2004-12-06 CA CA2588637A patent/CA2588637C/fr not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2004-12-06 DE DE602004019585T patent/DE602004019585D1/de active Active
- 2004-12-06 KR KR1020077015276A patent/KR100959218B1/ko active IP Right Grant
Patent Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5663751A (en) * | 1994-12-22 | 1997-09-02 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | Automatic service station for the printhead of an inkjet printer and method for cleaning the printhead |
| US20060119645A1 (en) * | 2004-12-06 | 2006-06-08 | Berry Norman M | Two-stage capping mechanism for inkjet printers |
| US7246875B2 (en) * | 2004-12-06 | 2007-07-24 | Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd | Protector for a printhead capping facility |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| EP1827839B1 (fr) | 2009-02-18 |
| WO2006060844A1 (fr) | 2006-06-15 |
| EP1827839A1 (fr) | 2007-09-05 |
| DE602004019585D1 (de) | 2009-04-02 |
| KR20070086912A (ko) | 2007-08-27 |
| KR100959218B1 (ko) | 2010-05-19 |
| JP2008522861A (ja) | 2008-07-03 |
| CA2588637C (fr) | 2010-10-12 |
| EP1827839A4 (fr) | 2008-02-06 |
| CA2588637A1 (fr) | 2006-06-15 |
| ATE423009T1 (de) | 2009-03-15 |
| AU2004325546A1 (en) | 2006-06-15 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US8100503B2 (en) | Printhead assembly with protective capping mechanism | |
| US7984962B2 (en) | Method of capping printhead with two-stage capping mechanism | |
| US20080088864A1 (en) | Print Engine Controller For Expanding And Printing Images | |
| US8066351B2 (en) | Printer assembly with printhead purging members | |
| US20080158299A1 (en) | Duplex Printer With Intermediate Fluid Distribution Arrangement | |
| AU2004325546B2 (en) | Two-stage capping mechanism for inkjet printers | |
| US7862146B2 (en) | Pagewidth printhead assembly having a capping member actuating mechanism | |
| US7878618B2 (en) | Protector for printhead capper | |
| WO2006060845A1 (fr) | Systeme de recouvrement/purge pour ensemble tete d'impression a jet d'encre | |
| CA2588631C (fr) | Systeme de recouvrement pour ensemble tete d'impression a jet d'encre | |
| CA2588621C (fr) | Systeme de recouvrement pour imprimantes a jet d'encre comportant des tetes d'impression mobiles de facon arquee | |
| US7758148B2 (en) | Capping system incorporating a flexible capping member for inkjet printhead assembly | |
| EP1827837A1 (fr) | Systeme de recouvrement incorporant un element de recouvrement flexible pour ensemble tete d'impression a jet d'encre |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGA | Letters patent sealed or granted (standard patent) | ||
| PC | Assignment registered |
Owner name: ZAMTEC LIMITED Free format text: FORMER OWNER WAS: SILVERBROOK RESEARCH PTY LTD |
|
| MK14 | Patent ceased section 143(a) (annual fees not paid) or expired |