Multi-die fluid ejection apparatus and method

US6869166B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Joaquim Brugue · Barcelona, ES
• Luis Hierro · Barcelona, ES

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 9, 2003
• Grant date: Mar 22, 2005
• Expiry date: Apr 9, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B41J2202/20
• WIPO field: Textile and paper machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid ejection device includes a first edge and an electrical interconnect disposed along the first edge. The fluid ejection device also includes a second edge opposite the first edge. Multiple dies are disposed on the fluid ejection device such that a pair of dies are disposed adjacent the second edge and another die is disposed adjacent the first edge. Each die contains at least one drop-ejecting element. Multiple fluid ejection devices are arranged such that the second edges of the fluid ejection devices are adjacent one another.