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Liquid-jet head, method of manufacturing the same and liquid-jet apparatus

US7604328B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2006
Grant dateOct 20, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/14491
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Included are a passage-forming substrate in which pressure generating chambers communicating respectively with nozzle orifices from which to eject ink droplets are formed; piezoelectric elements which are provided to one surface of the passage-forming substrate, and each of which is configured of a lower electrode, a piezoelectric layer and an upper electrode; and an insulation film which are provided at least areas corresponding to the piezoelectric elements in order that the insulation film can cover the piezoelectric elements, and which is made of an aluminum oxide thin film containing nitrogen.

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