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Apparatus and a method for recording information

US4287522A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 1980
Grant dateSep 1, 1981
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/031
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for producing a plurality of liquid threads and droplets in order to record information on a moving data carrier, whereby a film of liquid is produced on an inclined cascade outlet face, the film is broken up into liquid threads, the liquid threads are broken up into droplets which fall vertically downwards in free fall and the droplets which are unwanted for information are separated and fed to a collector.

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