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Pin-actuated printhead

US9757900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 20, 2015
Grant dateSep 12, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y30/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pin actuated printhead includes an orifice through which a material is ejected, a chamber to hold the material to be ejected, a channel connecting the chamber to the orifice, and an actuated pin, to enter the orifice and to eject the material from the orifice. The printhead is configured to eject a material with a viscosity of 10,000 cP or more at an elevated temperature.

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