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Top feed droplet generator

US7350900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 2005
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 8, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/175
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink jet droplet generator body for an ink jet droplet generator comprising an orifice plate with a plurality of nozzles forming a jet array entails a throughbore with an entrance and exit port, the throughbore provides a path through that flows fluid from a fluid supply to the first slot. The first slot connects the throughbore to the orifice plate. One or more holes or a slot are located in the top of the generator body to direct fluid or a secondary source of fluid to the first slot and then the orifice plate.

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