Apparatus and method for acoustic ink printing using a bilayer printhead configuration
US6464337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/08
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a method and apparatus for acoustic ink printing using a bilayer configuration. More particularly, the invention concerns an acoustically actuated droplet emitter which is provided with a continuous, high velocity, laminar flow of cooling liquid in addition to a stagnant pool of liquid to be emitted as droplets.
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