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Piezoelectrically operated print head with channel matrix and method of manufacture

US4536097A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 14, 1984
Grant dateAug 20, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49401
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanically stable, piezoelectric print head for an ink jet printer has ink channels formed by a channel matrix that consists of a row of piezoelectric strips disposed in spaced parallel relation next to one another, covered by a plate on both sides. The channels thus formed directly institute the printing nozzles.

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