Droplet generator for a continuous stream ink jet print head
US6152556A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/025
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A droplet generator for a continuous stream ink jet print head has a cavity (3, 23) for containing the ink; nozzle orifices (17, 27) in a wall (9) of the cavity (3, 23) for passing the ink from the cavity (3, 23) to form jets; and first (11, 21) and a second (13, 25) actuator device for establishing in combined operation a travelling wave. The travelling wave travels from the fist actuator device (11, 21) through the ink to the second actuator device (13, 25) and passes in a direction substantially parallel to the wall (9) containing the nozzle orifices (17, 27).
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