Conical nozzle for an electrostatic ink jet printer
US4349830A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1980 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/06
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved ink jet nozzle for an electrostatic printer comprising a fine pipe for feeding ink therethrough onto a separately positioned piece of paper under the control of an electric field, the end of the pipe nearest the paper having a conical configuration which provides shortened tube length for increased ink flow and reduced nozzle diameter for improved frequency response.
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