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Thermal head

US10953663B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2018
Grant dateMar 23, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/3357
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thermal head includes: an underglaze layer provided on an insulating substrate; an electrode provided on the underglaze layer; a heat generator provided on the electrode; a first protective layer containing a glass material and covering at least the heat generator; and a second protective layer provided on the first protective layer, having a melting point higher than that of the first protective layer, and made of a material whose thermal expansion coefficient at a temperature of 1000° C. or lower is substantially constant.

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