System and method for depositing liquids
US10434714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/14419
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing head for a printing system is disclosed. The printing head comprises a plurality of compartments, each having an outlet port for depositing liquid and an inlet port separately connectable to a separate liquid container. At least two compartments are in controllable fluid communication with each other, and the printing head comprises an arrangement of sensors configured for generating signals indicative of (i) a filling state of each compartment, and (ii) a fluid communication state between the at least two compartments.
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