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Molded printhead

US10029467B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 2013
Grant dateJul 24, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/20
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one example, a printhead includes: a printhead die having a front face along which fluid may be dispensed from the die, the die molded into a monolithic molding having a channel therein through which fluid may pass directly to a back part of the die, the front face of the die exposed outside the molding and the back part of the die covered by the molding except at the channel; an electrical contact exposed outside the molding to connect to circuitry external to the printhead; a printed circuit board molded into the molding, the printed circuit board having an exposed front face co-planar with and surrounding the exposed front face of the die and a conductor electrically connected to the contact; and an electrical connection between the die and the printed circuit board conductor fully encapsulated in the molding.

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