EP0805046B1 - Werkzeuglose Druckkopfhalterung - Google Patents

Werkzeuglose Druckkopfhalterung Download PDF

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EP0805046B1
EP0805046B1 EP19970302694 EP97302694A EP0805046B1 EP 0805046 B1 EP0805046 B1 EP 0805046B1 EP 19970302694 EP19970302694 EP 19970302694 EP 97302694 A EP97302694 A EP 97302694A EP 0805046 B1 EP0805046 B1 EP 0805046B1
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printhead
ink jet
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mounting system
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Bruce A. Bowling
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Kodak Versamark Inc
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J25/00—Actions or mechanisms not otherwise provided for
    • B41J25/34—Bodily-changeable print heads or carriages

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  • the present invention relates to continuous ink jet printers and, more particularly, to a means for installing, accurately registering, and removing a continuous ink jet printhead without the use of any tools.
  • Ink jet printing systems are known in which a print head defines one or more rows of orifices which receive an electrically conductive recording fluid, such as for instance a water base ink, from a pressurized fluid supply manifold and eject the fluid in rows of parallel streams.
  • Printers using such print heads accomplish graphic reproduction by selectively charging and deflecting the drops in each of the streams and depositing at least some of the drops on a print receiving medium, while others of the drops strike a drop catcher device.
  • Continuous ink jet printheads are one such consumable item in ink jet printing systems and must be replaced when their performance degrades. To install or replace one of these printheads, one must disconnect fluid connections that then leak, use a tool to loosen screws, and unplug an electrical connection that requires removal of a screw, which becomes a loose part. Furthermore, screws that mount and register the printhead require significant clearance around the screw body so that a connection can be made to the printing system. The realignment and registration of the printhead was a critical and tedious task, but also distasteful was the inevitable ink leakage that occurred during the uncoupling of the fluid supply and return lines to the orifice cavity. Replacement of the printhead, therefore, has been a relatively complex, messy and time consuming job, which was not at all suitable for a customer/user.
  • a printhead mounting system is used to install an ink jet printhead in a continuous ink jet printing system.
  • the mounting system comprises a printhead nest for mating with the resonator assembly of the printhead; latch means associated with the printhead nest for securing the printhead to the printhead nest when the printhead nest mates with the resonator assembly; and a snap and lock mechanism associated with fluid inlet and outlet lines and a catcher outlet line, the fluid inlet and outlet lines each having an internal check valve feature, to prevent fluid leakage.
  • the present invention provides for a user friendly design wherein a customer/user can precisely locate and mount a continuous ink jet printhead without the use of any tools.
  • a tool-less system and method for precisely installing, aligning and registering a printhead 1 in an ink jet printing system 7 is illustrated.
  • the ink jet printhead 1 is loaded into printhead nest 4, with the load direction being in the direction of arrow 13, by matching first rectangular region 8 of resonator assembly 2 with recessed rectangular region 9 of nest 4.
  • the printhead nest 4 is illustrated in exploded view in Fig. 1 as separate from the printing system 7; however, the nest 4 is actually a permanent part of the printing system 7.
  • rectangular regions 8 and 9 have just enough clearance to each other to allow proper assembly of the printhead 1 to the nest 4.
  • First rectangular area 8 at the top of the resonator assembly 2 is toleranced precisely to the resonator.
  • a snap and lock mechanism encourages catcher outlet 3C to snap and lock into its corresponding fluid port 10. This allows the installer (customer/user) to let go of the printhead 1, without losing any positioning advantage, and proceed with final seating of the printhead 1.
  • the snap and lock mechanism also provides both tactile and audible advantage to let the customer/user know that a good connection has been made.
  • latch means 5 can now be actuated.
  • a loop 11 of the latch means 5 engages with loop mating portion 12 of printhead 1.
  • Actuating the latch means 5 secures the printhead 1 to the nest, and, thereby, to the printing system 7, with approximately 40 pounds of force.
  • the customer/user exerts only a small fraction of this force because of a built-in mechanical advantage in each latch 5.
  • printhead 1 comprises a fluid inlet 3A, to allow ink into the printhead 1, and a fluid outlet 3B.
  • Fluid fittings 3A and 3B have a snap and lock mechanism like catcher outlet 3C, to snap and lock into their corresponding fluid ports (not shown).
  • the snap and lock mechanism provides both tactile and audible advantage to let the customer/user know that a good connection has been made for each fluid fitting. The user no longer has to twist fluid connections together, as required by the prior art, eliminating those instances where connections separated and ink erupted.
  • the fluid fittings of the present invention comprise internal check valve means to prevent ink leakage during installation and removal of the printhead 1.
  • an electrical connection with electrical connector 6 is achieved for the printhead 1 by joining connector board 15 with a pre-existing printed circuit board 16. Connection via line 19 is made between the connector board 15 and the printhead 1.
  • a mating aperture 14 receives spring pin 18 which is a permanent part of the printing system 7. The spring pin 18, then, is used as a restraint, rather than a screw, as in the prior art. Additionally, mating connector 17 mates with connector 6. Between the contact force of connector 6 with mating connector 17 and the spring pin 18 with aperture 14, a rigid and stable connection is made, eliminating loose screws and tools.
  • the print head assembly apparatus is useful in continuous ink jet printers.
  • the apparatus of the present invention provides for a user friendly design that allows for precise installation, alignment, and registration of a continuous ink jet printhead in a continuous ink jet printing system, by any user.
  • the printhead mount of the present invention has the further advantage of being an entirely tool-less mount, with positive location and confident fluid connections. This advantage, in turn, provides the additional advantage of eliminating a screw used in the prior art to secure the electrical connection, thereby removing all loose parts. Fluid fittings have integral check valves to stop ink from leaking, and engage a snap and lock mechanism to provide tactile and audible feedback, assuring a good connection. Keying off the resonator assembly allows for precise registration of the printhead to its nest.
  • the present invention provides the further advantage of using clamps activated by hand to secure the printhead, eliminating the need for tools.

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Claims (6)

  1. Ein Druckkopfhalterungssystem zum Einsetzen eines Tintenstrahldruckkopfs in ein kontinuierliches Tintenstrahldrucksystem, bei dem der Tintenstrahldruckkopf (1) einen Resonatoraufbau (2) aufweist und desweiteren Flüssigkeitseinlass- und auslassleitungen und eine Auffangauslassleitung aufweist, wobei das Halterungssystem umfasst:
    eine Druckkopfaufnahme (4), welche an den Resonatoraufbau (2) angepasst ist;
    Rastmittel (5), welche der Druckkopfaufnahme (4) zugeordnet sind, um eine werkzeuglose Sicherung des Druckkopfs (1) in der Druckkopfhalterung (4) zu ermöglichen, wenn die Druckkopfhalterung (4) mit dem Resonatoraufbau (2) zusammenpasst; und
    einen elektrischen Verbinder (6) um eine elektrische Verbindung für den Tintenstrahldruckkopf (1) zu erreichen;
       gekennzeichnet durch einen Schnapp- und Verriegelungsmechanismus, welcher dem Flüssigkeitseinlass (3A) und -auslass (3B) und dem Auffangauslass (3C) zugeordnet ist, wobei der Schnapp- und Verriegelungsmechanismus den Einlass und die Auslässe (3A, 3B, 3C) mit zugeordneten Partnern verbindet, wenn die Rastmittel (5) im Eingriff sind.
  2. Druckkopfhalterungssystem nach Anspruch 1,
    bei dem der Flüssigkeitseinlass (3A) und -auslass (3B) interne Prüfventile umfassen.
  3. Druckkopfhalterungssystem nach Anspruch 1,
    bei dem der Schnapp- und Verriegelungsmechanismus fühl- und hörbare Rückmeldungen gibt, um die Verbindung sicherzustellen.
  4. Druckkopfhalterungssystem nach Anspruch 1,
    bei dem die Betätigung der Rastmittel (5) den Druckkopf (1) in der Druckkopfaufnahme (4) sichert.
  5. Druckkopfhalterungssystem nach Anspruch 1,
    bei dem die Rastmittel (5) einen Schleifenabschnitt (11) aufweisen.
  6. Druckkopfhalterungssystem nach Anspruch 5,
    bei dem der Schleifenabschnitt (11) der Rastmittel (5) mit einem Schleifenaufnahmeabschnitt (12) des Druckkopfs (1) zusammenwirkt.
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