EP1995070A2 - Ink supply system for printers - Google Patents

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EP1995070A2
EP1995070A2 EP08103111A EP08103111A EP1995070A2 EP 1995070 A2 EP1995070 A2 EP 1995070A2 EP 08103111 A EP08103111 A EP 08103111A EP 08103111 A EP08103111 A EP 08103111A EP 1995070 A2 EP1995070 A2 EP 1995070A2
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41JTYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J2/00Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
    • B41J2/005Typewriters 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
    • B41J2/01Ink jet
    • B41J2/17Ink jet characterised by ink handling
    • B41J2/175Ink supply systems ; Circuit parts therefor
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41JTYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J2/00Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
    • B41J2/005Typewriters 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
    • B41J2/01Ink jet
    • B41J2/135Nozzles
    • B41J2/165Prevention or detection of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
    • B41J2/16517Cleaning of print head nozzles
    • B41J2/1652Cleaning of print head nozzles by driving a fluid through the nozzles to the outside thereof, e.g. by applying pressure to the inside or vacuum at the outside of the print head
    • B41J2/16532Cleaning of print head nozzles by driving a fluid through the nozzles to the outside thereof, e.g. by applying pressure to the inside or vacuum at the outside of the print head by applying vacuum only
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41JTYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J2/00Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
    • B41J2/005Typewriters 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
    • B41J2/01Ink jet
    • B41J2/17Ink jet characterised by ink handling
    • B41J2/175Ink supply systems ; Circuit parts therefor
    • B41J2/17503Ink cartridges
    • B41J2/17556Means for regulating the pressure in the cartridge
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41JTYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J2/00Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
    • B41J2/005Typewriters 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
    • B41J2/01Ink jet
    • B41J2/17Ink jet characterised by ink handling
    • B41J2/175Ink supply systems ; Circuit parts therefor
    • B41J2/17596Ink pumps, ink valves
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41JTYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J2/00Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
    • B41J2/005Typewriters 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
    • B41J2/01Ink jet
    • B41J2/17Ink jet characterised by ink handling
    • B41J2/18Ink recirculation systems

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  • the present invention relates to methods of printing on rigid or semi-rigid surfaces, by ink projection, proposing an ink supply system to the projection heads, with a provision that avoids ink dripping in said heads.
  • the ink jet printing has the disadvantage that under normal conditions in the spray heads there is a dripping of the ink supplied for the application, which gives rise to the tasks and defects of the ink. printing on the application surfaces.
  • the invention relates to an ink supply system for the projection printing heads, which satisfactorily and simply solves the problem of ink dripping.
  • the system according to the invention is composed of the supply of the ink to the printing projection heads, through a sealed reservoir, in which a depression is created such that the ink passes through the heads at a pressure less than the external pressure, which prevents the fluid inks drip at the output of said heads.
  • the mentioned watertight tank is located at a lower height level than the projection heads, which may be sufficient independently to obtain the necessary depression to avoid dripping of the ink in the heads, the application of an absorption pump vacuum system is also provided, in relation to said sealed tank, which can be used in turn independently, or in a complementary manner to the height situation of the sealed tank.
  • the provision of a pressurized air supply coupling is also provided, making it possible to perform a cleaning action of the heads by impurity impetus which causes the drying of the ink in the outlets. projection.
  • said system of the invention has some very advantageous characteristics, having a preferable character for the supply of inks to the printing projection heads, facing the current systems of this function.
  • the object of the invention is an ink supply system for the projection printing heads, comprising a reservoir (1) of large capacity, from which the ink is propelled by a pump (2) to to a sealed reservoir (3) through a filter (4) which removes impurities to prevent them from reaching the application heads (5).
  • the purpose of the sealed reservoir (3) is to create a depression with respect to the ink projection heads (5) so that the pressure of the ink in said heads (5) is less than the external pressure, to avoid undesirable ink dripping occurs therein.
  • the sealed reservoir (3) is at a lower height level than the heads (5), so that the difference (e) in height gives rise to a depression with the absorption effect. liquid paint to the rear, in the heads (5), avoiding a dripping does occur through the outputs thereof.
  • the connection of an absorption vacuum system by a suction pump (6) is also provided, whereby a vacuum is also obtained with the absorption effect of the liquid paint. towards the rear, to avoid dripping through the outlets of the projection heads (5).
  • the depression required to prevent dripping of the ink in the outlets of the heads (5) can be obtained individually by any of the two indicated methods, that is to say by the installation of the sealed reservoir ( 3) at a height level lower than the application heads (5), or by connecting a vacuum system by a suction pump (6), with respect to the mentioned watertight tank (3), both processes that can also be implemented jointly, in a manner complementary to each other.
  • connection (7) for supplying air under pressure is also provided, by means of which it is possible to carry out a cleaning pulse of the heads (5), to expel any impurities caused by drying the ink in the projection outlets.
  • the power system may be common for all of the same color ink projection heads (5) in one application, having to arrange at least one complete system for each different ink color in each application.

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The system has a high capacity tank (1) from which ink is propelled to a sealed tank (3) through a pump (2). A depression is created in the sealed tank with respect to an ink-jet head (5), such that pressure of the ink in the head is lower than exterior pressure. A pressurized air connection (7) is connected to the sealed tank. An impulsion pump generates recirculation between the head and the sealed tank.

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Domaine de l'inventionField of the invention

La présente invention concerne les procédés d'impression sur des surfaces rigides ou semi-rigides, par projection d'encre, proposant un système d'alimentation d'encre aux têtes de projection, avec une disposition qui évite le gouttage de l'encre dans lesdites têtes.The present invention relates to methods of printing on rigid or semi-rigid surfaces, by ink projection, proposing an ink supply system to the projection heads, with a provision that avoids ink dripping in said heads.

Etat de l'artState of the art

Pour l'impression sur des surfaces rigides ou semi-rigides, la technique de contact par des rouleaux d'impression est connue, ainsi que la technique sans contact par des têtes de projection, cette dernière offrant une plus grande perfection et une meilleure qualité pour l'application des encres.For printing on rigid or semi-rigid surfaces, the technique of contact by printing rolls is known, as well as the technique without contact by projection heads, the latter offering a greater perfection and a better quality for the application of inks.

Cependant, l'impression par projection d'encre présente l'inconvénient que dans des conditions normales dans les têtes de projection se produit un gouttage de l'encre fourni pour l'application, ce qui donne lieu à des tâches et des défauts de l'impression sur les surfaces d'application.However, the ink jet printing has the disadvantage that under normal conditions in the spray heads there is a dripping of the ink supplied for the application, which gives rise to the tasks and defects of the ink. printing on the application surfaces.

Par conséquent, il est nécessaire de mettre en oeuvre les têtes de projection des encres avec des dispositions qui évitent le gouttage, ce qui n'est pas résolu de façon satisfaisante dans les systèmes actuels d'impression de ce type, étant donné que les solutions adoptées ne sont pas correctement efficaces, ou se basent sur des modes de réalisation trop compliqués et coûteux.Therefore, it is necessary to implement the ink projection heads with provisions that avoid dripping, which is not satisfactorily solved in current printing systems of this type, since the solutions adopted are not properly effective, or are based on overly complicated and costly

Objet de l'inventionObject of the invention

L'invention concerne un système d'alimentation d'encre aux têtes d'impression de projection, qui solutionne d'une façon satisfaisante et simple le problème du gouttage de l'encre.The invention relates to an ink supply system for the projection printing heads, which satisfactorily and simply solves the problem of ink dripping.

Le système selon l'invention est composé de la fourniture de l'encre aux têtes de projection d'impression, au travers d'un réservoir étanche, dans lequel une dépression est créée telle que l'encre traverse les têtes à une pression inférieure à la pression extérieure, ce qui permet d'éviter que les encres fluides gouttent à la sortie desdites têtes.The system according to the invention is composed of the supply of the ink to the printing projection heads, through a sealed reservoir, in which a depression is created such that the ink passes through the heads at a pressure less than the external pressure, which prevents the fluid inks drip at the output of said heads.

Pour cela, le réservoir étanche mentionné est situé à un niveau en hauteur plus bas que les têtes de projection, ce qui peut être suffisant indépendamment pour obtenir la dépression nécessaire pour éviter le gouttage de l'encre dans les têtes, l'application d'un système de vide par pompe d'absorption étant également prévue, en rapport avec ledit réservoir étanche, qui peut être utilisé à son tour indépendamment, ou de façon complémentaire à la situation en hauteur du réservoir étanche.For this, the mentioned watertight tank is located at a lower height level than the projection heads, which may be sufficient independently to obtain the necessary depression to avoid dripping of the ink in the heads, the application of an absorption pump vacuum system is also provided, in relation to said sealed tank, which can be used in turn independently, or in a complementary manner to the height situation of the sealed tank.

En ce qui concerne le réservoir étanche, la disposition d'un accouplement de fourniture d'air sous pression est également prévue, permettant de réaliser une action de nettoyage des têtes, par impulsion des impuretés qui occasionne le séchage de l'encre dans les sorties de projection.Regarding the sealed tank, the provision of a pressurized air supply coupling is also provided, making it possible to perform a cleaning action of the heads by impurity impetus which causes the drying of the ink in the outlets. projection.

Entre les têtes de projection d'impression et le réservoir étanche, il est également possible d'établir une recirculation, grâce à laquelle on obtient un mouvement continu de l'encre fournie aux têtes, évitant ainsi la décantation des particules solides composant les encres et par conséquent la possibilité d'obstruction des têtes.Between the printing projection heads and the sealed tank, it is also possible to establish a recirculation, through which we obtain a continuous movement of the ink supplied to the heads, thus avoiding the settling of the solid particles composing the inks and therefore the possibility of obstruction of the heads.

Grâce à ce qui précède, ledit système de l'invention présente quelques caractéristiques très avantageuses, revêtant un caractère préférable pour l'alimentation des encres aux têtes de projection d'impression, face aux systèmes actuels de cette fonction.Thanks to the foregoing, said system of the invention has some very advantageous characteristics, having a preferable character for the supply of inks to the printing projection heads, facing the current systems of this function.

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  • La figure 1 illustre un schéma du système préconisé, selon un mode de réalisation ;The figure 1 illustrates a scheme of the recommended system, according to one embodiment;
  • la figure 2 présente un schéma du même système préconisé, selon un autre mode de réalisation.the figure 2 shows a diagram of the same system recommended, according to another embodiment.
Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

L'objet de l'invention concerne un système d'alimentation d'encre des têtes d'impression par projection, comportant un réservoir (1) de grande capacité, à partir duquel l'encre est propulsée par une pompe (2) jusqu'à un réservoir étanche (3) au travers d'un filtre (4) qui élimine les impuretés pour éviter que celles-ci puissent parvenir aux têtes (5) d'application.The object of the invention is an ink supply system for the projection printing heads, comprising a reservoir (1) of large capacity, from which the ink is propelled by a pump (2) to to a sealed reservoir (3) through a filter (4) which removes impurities to prevent them from reaching the application heads (5).

Le réservoir étanche (3) a pour objet de créer une dépression par rapport aux têtes (5) de projection de l'encre, afin que la pression de l'encre dans lesdites têtes (5) soit inférieure à la pression extérieure, pour éviter qu'un gouttage indésirable de l'encre ne se produise dans celles-ci.The purpose of the sealed reservoir (3) is to create a depression with respect to the ink projection heads (5) so that the pressure of the ink in said heads (5) is less than the external pressure, to avoid undesirable ink dripping occurs therein.

Pour créer la dépression, le réservoir étanche (3) se situe à un niveau en hauteur plus bas que les têtes (5), de telle sorte que la différence (e) de hauteur donne lieu à une dépression avec l'effet d'absorption de la peinture liquide vers l'arrière, dans les têtes (5), évitant qu'un gouttage ne se produise par les sorties de celles-ci.To create the vacuum, the sealed reservoir (3) is at a lower height level than the heads (5), so that the difference (e) in height gives rise to a depression with the absorption effect. liquid paint to the rear, in the heads (5), avoiding a dripping does occur through the outputs thereof.

En ce qui concerne le réservoir étanche (3), le raccordement d'un système de vide par absorption par une pompe aspirante (6) est également prévu, grâce auquel on obtient également une dépression avec l'effet d'absorption de la peinture liquide vers l'arrière, pour éviter le gouttage par les sorties des têtes de projection (5).With regard to the sealed tank (3), the connection of an absorption vacuum system by a suction pump (6) is also provided, whereby a vacuum is also obtained with the absorption effect of the liquid paint. towards the rear, to avoid dripping through the outlets of the projection heads (5).

La dépression nécessaire pour éviter le gouttage de l'encre dans les sorties des têtes (5) peut être obtenue de façon individuelle par l'un quelconque des deux procédés indiqués, c'est-à-dire par l'installation du réservoir étanche (3) à un niveau en hauteur plus bas que les têtes (5) d'application, ou par raccordement d'un système de vide par une pompe d'aspiration (6), par rapport au réservoir étanche (3) mentionné, les deux procédés pouvant également être mis en oeuvre conjointement, d'une façon complémentaire entre eux.The depression required to prevent dripping of the ink in the outlets of the heads (5) can be obtained individually by any of the two indicated methods, that is to say by the installation of the sealed reservoir ( 3) at a height level lower than the application heads (5), or by connecting a vacuum system by a suction pump (6), with respect to the mentioned watertight tank (3), both processes that can also be implemented jointly, in a manner complementary to each other.

En ce qui concerne le réservoir étanche (3), un raccordement (7) de fourniture d'air sous pression est également prévu, grâce auquel il est possible de réaliser une impulsion de nettoyage des têtes (5), pour expulser les impuretés éventuelles occasionnées par le séchage de l'encre dans les sorties de projection.With regard to the sealed tank (3), a connection (7) for supplying air under pressure is also provided, by means of which it is possible to carry out a cleaning pulse of the heads (5), to expel any impurities caused by drying the ink in the projection outlets.

Pour l'utilisation du système avec des encres pourvues de pigments composants ayant tendance à se décanter, c'est-à-dire que lorsque l'encre passe un temps déterminé dans un état statique, ses particules solides composantes ont tendance à se déposer, il est prévu d'incorporer un agitateur (8) dans le réservoir principal (1), et ensuite, entre les têtes de projection (5) et le réservoir étanche (3) est établie une recirculation de l'encre, dotée d'une pompe (9) d'impulsion, ainsi que cela est illustré sur la figure 2.For the use of the system with inks provided with component pigments having a tendency to decant, that is to say that when the ink passes a determined time in a static state, its solid particles component tend to be deposited, it is planned to incorporate an agitator (8) in the tank (1), and then, between the projection heads (5) and the sealed reservoir (3), recirculation of the ink is provided, provided with a pump (9) pulse, as is illustrated on the figure 2 .

De cette façon, grâce à l'agitateur (8) on évite que les particules solides composantes des encres se décantent dans le réservoir d'alimentation (1), alors que par la recirculation impulsée par la pompe (9), on obtient un mouvement continu de l'encre fournie aux têtes (5) de projection, évitant que les particules solides composantes des encres se décantent dans lesdites têtes (5) de projection.In this way, thanks to the stirrer (8) it is avoided that the solid particles component of the inks are settling in the feed tank (1), while by the recirculation impulsed by the pump (9), we obtain a movement continuous ink supplied to the heads (5) projection, preventing the solid particles component of the inks decant in said heads (5) projection.

Le système d'alimentation peut être commun pour toutes les têtes (5) de projection d'encre d'une même couleur dans une application, devant agencer au moins un système complet pour chaque couleur d'encre différente dans chaque application.The power system may be common for all of the same color ink projection heads (5) in one application, having to arrange at least one complete system for each different ink color in each application.

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Système d'alimentation d'encre pour imprimantes, destiné à la fourniture de l'encre d'impression à des têtes (5) de projection d'encre sur les surfaces d'application, caractérisé en ce que la fourniture de l'encre aux têtes (5) de projection est établie au travers d'un réservoir étanche (3), dans lequel est générée une dépression telle que la pression de l'encre dans les têtes (5) de projection soit inférieure à la pression extérieure, évitant ainsi le gouttage de l'encre liquide dans les sorties desdites têtes (5) de projection.An ink supply system for printers for supplying printing ink to ink jet heads (5) on the application surfaces, characterized in that supplying the ink to heads (5) is established through a sealed tank (3), in which a vacuum is generated such that the pressure of the ink in the heads (5) of projection is less than the external pressure, thus avoiding the dripping of the liquid ink in the outlets of said projection heads (5). Système d'alimentation d'encre pour imprimantes selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir étanche (3) est agencé à un niveau en hauteur plus bas que les têtes (5) de projection, entraînant grâce à la différence de hauteur un effet d'absorption qui occasionne la dépression de la peinture dans lesdites têtes (5) de projection.An ink supply system for printers according to claim 1, characterized in that the sealed reservoir (3) is arranged at a lower height level than the projection heads (5), resulting in a difference in height between absorption effect which causes the depression of the paint in said heads (5) projection. Système d'alimentation d'encre pour imprimantes selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'une pompe à vide (6) est raccordée au réservoir étanche (3), grâce à laquelle un effet d'absorption est généré qui occasionne la dépression de la peinture dans les têtes (5) de projection.An ink supply system for printers according to claim 1, characterized in that a vacuum pump (6) is connected to the sealed reservoir (3) by means of which an absorption effect is generated which causes the vacuum of painting in the heads (5) of projection. Système d'alimentation d'encre pour imprimantes selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'un raccordement (7) d'air sous pression est raccordé au réservoir étanche (3), grâce auquel une impulsion de nettoyage est générée pour expulser les impuretés occasionnées par le séchage de l'encre dans les sorties des têtes (5) de projection.An ink supply system for printers according to claim 1, characterized in that a pressurized air connection (7) is connected to the sealed reservoir (3), whereby a cleaning pulse is generated to expel the impurities. caused by the drying of the ink in the outputs of the heads (5) projection. Système d'alimentation d'encre pour imprimantes selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'entre les têtes (5) de projection et le réservoir étanche (3) est établie une recirculation fournie par une pompe (9) d'impulsion, au travers de laquelle est généré un mouvement continu de l'encre fournie aux têtes (5) de projection, évitant que les particules solides composantes de l'encre ne se décantent dans lesdites têtes (5) de projection.An ink supply system for printers according to claim 1, characterized in that between the jet heads (5) and the sealed reservoir (3) a recirculation provided by a pulse pump (9) is provided. through which is generated a continuous movement of the ink supplied to the heads (5) of projection, preventing the solid particles of the ink components settling in said heads (5) projection.
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