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Printhead having impedance features

US8162466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2009
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/20
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Ink jet printheads and printhead components having a body that include a flow path, a piezoelectric actuator having a piezoelectric layer fixed to the body and an impedance feature in the flow path are described. The impedance feature includes a plurality of posts arranged in a first row, at least one post in the first row of posts having a downstream surface that is concave.

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