Interconnect system and method for inkjet devices using conductive elastomer
US6776475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17526
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interconnect system for a device stall adapted to receive an inkjet device having a first set of electrical contact surfaces on a device surface. A second set of electrical contact surfaces is provided in a device stall. Respective ones of the first set and the second set are in facing alignment when the device is installed in the stall. An elastomeric layer is disposed between and in contact with the first and second sets of electrical contact surfaces, having a plurality of isolated conductive filaments or wires disposed therein between a first layer surface and a second layer surface. Conductor ends are exposed at the first and second layer surfaces, providing isolated electrical continuity between respective ones of the first set and the second set of electrical contact surfaces.
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