WO2009144212A1 - Multicolor printhead maintenance station - Google Patents

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WO2009144212A1
WO2009144212A1 PCT/EP2009/056356 EP2009056356W WO2009144212A1 WO 2009144212 A1 WO2009144212 A1 WO 2009144212A1 EP 2009056356 W EP2009056356 W EP 2009056356W WO 2009144212 A1 WO2009144212 A1 WO 2009144212A1
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wiper
nozzle array
jetting
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Olivier Aude
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Eastman Kodak Co
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Eastman Kodak Co
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Priority to US12/993,339 priority Critical patent/US8591001B2/en
Priority to JP2011510982A priority patent/JP5306454B2/ja
Priority to CN200980119855.3A priority patent/CN102046386B/zh
Publication of WO2009144212A1 publication Critical patent/WO2009144212A1/en
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    • 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
    • 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
    • B41J2/16517—Cleaning of print head nozzles
    • B41J2/16535—Cleaning of print head nozzles using wiping constructions
    • B41J2/16544—Constructions for the positioning of wipers
    • B41J2/16547—Constructions for the positioning of wipers the wipers and caps or spittoons being on the same movable support

Definitions

  • the wiping cycle by second wiper 54 of second nozzle array 36 of each jetting module 31 is from the inside or center of each jetting module 31 to the outside edge of each jetting module 31. This wiping motion helps to reduce the likelihood of liquid accumulation in the gap 39 area of nozzle face 34.
  • the wiping cycle of second nozzle array 36 by second wiper 54 is also shown in more detail with reference to Figs. 8-15.
  • Capping unit 60 is moveable between first wiper 52 and second wiper 54 to a first position in which each of the plurality of cap pairs 62 is in a sealing contact with first nozzle array 35 and second nozzle array 36 of the corresponding jetting module 31 and a second position removed from contact with first nozzle array 35 and second nozzle array 36 of the corresponding jetting module 31.
  • the motion of capping unit 60 is perpendicular to printhead 30 and is provided by a conventional actuator 86, for example, a motor or solenoid appropriately linked or geared to capping unit 60.
  • Purging can include providing a back pressure at the meniscus of the first liquid and the second liquid causing the liquids to be expelled from printhead 30 while each of the plurality of cap pairs 62 is in contact with the first nozzle array 35 and second nozzle array 36 of the corresponding jetting module 31 of printhead 30.
  • the sequence of jetting module 31 purging can include purging each jetting module 31 individually, purging groups of jetting modules 31 in succession, or purging all of the jetting modules 31 simultaneously.
  • Wiping can occur after capping unit 60 is removed from jetting modules 31. Wiping can include providing a positive pressure at the meniscus of the first liquid and the second liquid which helps to expel the liquids during this operation. Applying a negative pressure at the meniscus of the first liquid and the second liquid which helps to draw the liquids back into each nozzle after the wiping operation is complete.
  • Wiper moving mechanism 51 includes a moveable frame 53 to which first wiper 52 and second wiper 54 are affixed. In this frame 53 configuration, first wiper 52 and second wiper 54 move laterally as a unit. Frame 53 includes an opening through which capping unit 60 passes through when moving from its parked position to a capping position.
  • first wiper 52 and second wiper 54 move from a home position (Fig, 16) to a location between first nozzle array 35 and second nozzle array 36 (Fig. 17). The movement of first wiper 52 and second wiper 54 can occur either in series or in parallel. First wiper 52 wipes first nozzle array 35 and second wiper 54 wipes second nozzle array 36 as described above. After the wiping cycle is complete, first wiper 52 and second wiper 54 return to their respective home positions.
  • first wiper 52 includes a plurality of wiper blades 70 that span the row of jetting modules 31.
  • first wiper 52 includes a segmented or notched wiper blade 72 with each segment 74 being contactable only with the first nozzle array 35 (second nozzle array 36) of the corresponding jetting module 31.
  • Each segment 74 of segmented wiper blade 72 can be positioned parallel to the row of jetting modules 31.
  • notch 73 is positioned in the areas between first nozzle arrays 35 (second nozzles arrays 36) so as to minimize liquid accumulation in these areas during wiping.
  • Wiper blades 70 and 72 accomplish wiping by deforming slightly after contacting nozzle face 34.
  • wiper blades 70 and 72 are made from a suitable elastically deformable material, for example, a rubber material having an appropriate hardness and environmental compatibility.
  • first wiper 52 includes a blade type wiper 76 affixed to a wiper blade base 78.
  • Wiper blade base 78 includes a catch basin 80 to collect liquid from wiper 76.
  • Catch basin 80 leads to a drain 82 that is in fluid communication with a waste tank 84.
  • Catch basin 80 spans the length of wiper base 76.
  • other configurations of catch basin 80 are permitted and depend on the specific type of wiper being used.

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PCT/EP2009/056356 2008-05-29 2009-05-26 Multicolor printhead maintenance station Ceased WO2009144212A1 (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US12/993,339 US8591001B2 (en) 2008-05-29 2009-05-26 Multicolor printhead maintenance station
JP2011510982A JP5306454B2 (ja) 2008-05-29 2009-05-26 多色印刷ヘッドのメンテナンスステーション
CN200980119855.3A CN102046386B (zh) 2008-05-29 2009-05-26 多色打印头维护站

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EP08157149A EP2127881B1 (en) 2008-05-29 2008-05-29 Multicolor printhead maintenance station
EP08157149.9 2008-05-29

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EP (3) EP2353869A1 (https=)
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