Method of cleaning fluid dispenser by applying suction force and vibrating meniscus
US12415357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/16567
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of cleaning a fluid dispenser for dispensing a material during non-contact maintenance of the fluid dispenser. The fluid dispenser including a plurality of nozzles disposed on a faceplate. The method including applying a suction force onto a surface of the faceplate using a suction apparatus, the suction apparatus being translated from one end of the faceplate to an opposite end of the faceplate such that a portion of nozzles from the plurality of nozzles are exposed to the suction force. The method continues by vibrating a menisci of the portion of nozzles that are exposed to the suction force to remove at least a portion of the material accumulated on the faceplate.
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