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Water-repellent film and method for producing the same, and ink jet head and ink jet type recording apparatus using the same

US7141305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2002
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31663
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A water-repellent film that is formed on a solid substrate includes: a molecule (A) including at least one or more of siloxane bonding (—Si—O—) at both ends and a hydrocarbon chain in a middle part; and a molecule (B) including a fluorocarbon chain at one end and at least one or more of siloxane bonding (—Si—O—) at another end, wherein a polymer film is formed at least with the molecule (A) and the molecule (B). This polymer film forms a covalent bond with a surface of the substrate via siloxane bonding (—Si—O—), and the surface thereof is covered with fluorocarbon chains having high water repellency. Therefore, this film prevents the intrusion of alkali ions. Thereby, an ink jet head and an ink jet type apparatus having a water-repellent film that is not destroyed by the long-term contact with alkaline ink can be provided.

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