Droplet deposition head alignment system
US11358405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J25/3086
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A droplet deposition head including a datum surface arrangement for alignment of the head relative to an external mounting component in either a vertical mounting mode in which the head is held against a vertical mounting plate or a horizontal mounting mode where the head is held against a horizontal mounting plate. The datum surface arrangement comprising at least seven datum surfaces (x1; y1, y2, y3; z1, z2, z3) provided on the head, wherein five of the seven datum surfaces are provided for alignment in both vertical and horizontal mounting modes, and wherein a sixth datum surface (z3) is provided for alignment exclusively in said horizontal mounting mode and a seventh datum surface (y3) is provided for alignment exclusively in said vertical mounting mode.
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