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Method of minimizing ink drop velocity variations in an on-demand multi-nozzle ink jet head

US6102512A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1997
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/18
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A piezoelectric element is driven by a predetermined pulse width in the range of 60 to 100% of the Helmholtz resonance vibration period of an ink vibration system comprising an orifice, a pressurizing chamber, a restrictor, the piezoelectric element, and an elastic material.

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