Reducing ink droplets generated by bursting bubbles in an ink developer
US8523340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/101
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for reducing ink droplets generated by bursting bubbles within an ink developer includes a surface directing an ink flow into a channel; and a protrusion within the channel that reduces ink droplets generated by bursting bubbles entrained within the ink flow. An ink developer includes an ink source supplying ink to the ink developer; an electrode which develops a portion of the ink onto a developer roller; and a splash guard which directs an undeveloped ink flow into a channel which has a reduced cross-section area configured to reduce bubbles exiting the channel and bursting.
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