WO1996041722A1 - Method of forming auxiliary electrode layer for common electrode pattern in thermal head - Google Patents
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- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
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- the present invention relates to a method for forming an auxiliary electrode layer on a common electrode pattern in a thermal head.
- thermal heads have been widely used for pudding evenings in office automation equipment such as facsimile machines, pudding evenings in ticket vending machines, and labelling evenings.
- a thermal head selectively applies heat to a print medium such as thermal paper or a thermal transfer ink ribbon to form necessary image information.
- Thermal heads can be broadly classified into thin-film thermal heads and thick-film thermal heads depending on the method of forming the heating resistors (heating dots) and conductor layers for electrodes.
- a heating resistor and a conductor layer for an electrode are formed in a thin film on a substrate or a glass glaze layer by sputtering or the like.
- the thick-film type thermal head at least the heating resistor is formed in a thick-film shape through processes such as screen printing and baking.
- a thermal head it is preferable to provide a row of heating dots in the vicinity of one longitudinal edge of the insulating head substrate. The reason is that it is easier to avoid the interference with the print medium by arranging the heating dot row near the longitudinal edge of the head substrate, and by tilting the head substrate with respect to the platen, This is because the degree of freedom in arrangement and printing quality can be improved.
- the heating dot array is arranged near one longitudinal edge of the head substrate, the space for forming the common electrode pattern is reduced by that much, so that a sufficient current capacity (current path) required for heat generation is obtained. ) Cannot be secured.
- the resistance of the common electrode pattern becomes a problem, and the voltage drop in the longitudinal direction of the heating dot row causes variations in the heating value between the heating dots, thereby deteriorating the printing quality.
- solid printing in which all heating dots generate heat at the same time, is often used, so securing a large current capacity is extremely important.
- the thermal head shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 includes a head substrate 11 made of an insulating material such as alumina ceramic, and the head substrate 11 has a rectangular cross section, It has a lower surface 11b opposite to the surface 11a, a first longitudinal edge 11c, and a second edge 11d opposite to the first longitudinal edge 11c. .
- a glass glaze layer 12 as a heat storage member is formed on the surface 11 a of the head substrate 11, and the glaze layer 12 is formed on the first longitudinal edge 11 c of the head substrate 11. Is provided with a convex portion 12a having a curved cross section in the vicinity of.
- a thin-film resistor layer 13 is formed on the surface of the glaze layer 12.
- the resist layer 13 is formed by a slit S (FIG. 3) so as to extend in a direction traversing the head substrate 11 (that is, a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal edges 1lc and 1Id of the head substrate 11). ) At a predetermined pitch.
- a common electrode pattern 14 adjacent to the first longitudinal edge 11 c of the head substrate 11 and a glaze layer 12 separated from the common electrode pattern 14.
- an individual electrode 15 extending from the convex portion 12 a of the head substrate 11 toward the second longitudinal edge surface 1 Id of the head substrate 11.
- the slits S electrically separate the individual electrodes 15 from each other and extend to the position of the common electrode pattern 14.
- the individual electrode 15 is separated from the common electrode pattern 14. Accordingly, the resistor layer 13 is exposed between the common electrode pattern 14 and the individual electrode 15, and the exposed portion extends along the first longitudinal edge 11 c of the head substrate 11. Heating dots (heating areas) extending in a straight line form 13a.
- Heat generation area (heat generation dot) of resistor layer 13 3 a, common electrode pattern 14 and Another electrode 15 is covered with a protective layer 20.
- This protective layer 20 is used to oxidize the heat generating area 13 a of the resistor layer 13, the common electrode pattern 14 and the individual electrode 15 by contact with air, or to contact with a print medium (not shown). It has the effect of preventing wear.
- the common electrode layer 14 is electrically connected to an auxiliary electrode layer 16 made of a metal such as aluminum on the side of the first longitudinal edge 11 c of the head substrate 11. Therefore, all portions of the common electrode pattern 14 are electrically connected to each other via the auxiliary electrode layer 16 and are kept at the same potential. In other words, the auxiliary electrode layer 16 functions as a common connection portion for all portions of the common electrode pattern 14.
- the auxiliary electrode layer 16 covers the first longitudinal edge 11c, the back 11b, and the second longitudinal edge 11d of the head substrate 11. As described above, since the auxiliary electrode layer 16 has a large area, the current path is expanded, and the voltage drop in the longitudinal direction of the thermal head is substantially eliminated. Therefore, when all the heating dots 13a generate heat simultaneously (so-called
- the thermal head having the above configuration is manufactured by, for example, a method shown in FIGS.
- an alumina ceramic master substrate 11 'corresponding to a plurality of head substrates is prepared.
- the master substrate 11 ′ is to provide a plurality of head substrates when the master substrate 11 ′ is subsequently divided along the long division line D L1 and the transverse division line D L2.
- a master glaze layer 12 ′ is formed by applying a glass paste to the surface of the master substrate 11 ′ and baking it.
- the master glaze layer 12 is penetrated by a dicing cutter (not shown) along the predetermined longitudinal division line DL1, and the thickness of the master substrate 11 'is increased. A groove 17 reaching inside is formed. As a result, the master glaze layer 1 2 ′ is divided into individual glaze layers 12.
- the master substrate 1 ⁇ is heated to a temperature of about 850 ° C. for about 20 minutes, so that the protruding portions of the glaze layer 12 adjacent to the grooves 17 are formed. 1 Form 2a.
- the formation of the protruding portion 12a is based on the surface tension of the glass material which has become fluid by heating.
- a resistor layer 13 mainly composed of tantalum nitride is formed on the glaze layer 12 by reactive sputtering in a thin film shape.
- a conductor layer 18 made of aluminum or the like is formed on the resistor layer 13 by sputtering.
- the master substrate 1 1 ′ is cut along the dividing lines DL 1 and DL 2 by using a dicing cutter (not shown), and the individual head substrates 1 are cut. Set to 1.
- a conductive metal is sputtered from below, and the first longitudinal edge surface 1 1 1 c,
- An auxiliary electrode layer 16 made of aluminum or the like is formed to have an appropriate thickness by being attached to the lower surface 11 ⁇ and the second longitudinal edge surface 1Id.
- a protective film 20 is formed so as to cover the exposed areas of the heating dots 13a of the common electrode pattern 14, the individual electrodes 15 and the resistor layer 13.
- the formation of the auxiliary electrode layer 16 is performed after the master substrate 1 ⁇ is divided into individual head substrates 11 (see FIGS. 7h and 7i).
- it has been found that such a method of forming the auxiliary electrode layer 16 has the following problems.
- the master substrate 1 ⁇ is divided into a plurality of individual head substrates 11 and the auxiliary electrode layer 16 is formed.
- Equipment costs are higher because special magazines and jigs are required.
- the work of forming the auxiliary electrode layer 16 individually on a plurality of head substrates 11 lowers productivity, and increases production costs in combination with an increase in equipment costs.
- the auxiliary electrode layer 16 is formed for each individual head substrate 11, The conductive metal to be ringed is likely to move around the surface of the head substrate 11, and may extend beyond the common electrode pattern to the heating dots 13 a that are exposed portions of the resistor layer 13. As a result, the auxiliary electrode layer 16 partially or entirely covers the heating dots 13a, and the heating dots 13a cannot be heated.
- the auxiliary electrode layer 16 is formed after the master substrate 1 ⁇ is divided into a plurality of individual head substrates 11, a transfer device and a supporting device for the individual head substrates 11 are directly provided. Since it comes into contact with the head substrate 11, secondary defects are likely to occur in the obtained thermal head. Before the master substrate 1 1 ′ is divided, it can be transported and supported by using the outer peripheral margin of the master substrate 1 ⁇ . Low. Disclosure of the invention
- an object of the present invention is to efficiently and inexpensively form an auxiliary electrode layer on a common electrode pattern with respect to a plurality of thermal heads, and to further provide an electric connection between the common electrode pattern and the auxiliary electrode layer.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a method for easily controlling a connection state.
- the present invention provides a master substrate having a common electrode pattern on the surface and corresponding to a plurality of head substrates,
- a method for forming an auxiliary electrode layer for a common electrode pattern in a thermal head is provided.
- the width of the slit is preferably at least 0.5 mm, particularly at least 0.8 mm.
- the master substrate includes the common electrode pad.
- the common electrode pattern has at least one groove extending along the turn, and the common electrode pattern extends in the groove, and the step is formed by forming the slit in the groove to be narrower than the groove. Then, the auxiliary electrode layer goes around the step and is electrically connected to the common electrode pattern.
- FIG. 1 is a partial sectional view showing a main part of a thermal head according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a partial plan view of the thermal head.
- FIGS. 3a to 3h are views showing the eleventh step of manufacturing the thermal head shown in FIGS.
- FIG. 4 is a graph showing a relationship between a resistance value and a wraparound amount with respect to a slit width when an auxiliary electrode layer is formed.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a thermal head according to the earlier application of the same applicant.
- FIG. 6 is a plan view of the thermal head of the earlier application.
- FIGS. 7a to 7j are views showing sequential steps for manufacturing the thermal head shown in FIGS. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
- This thermal head includes a long head substrate 1 made of an insulating material such as alumina ceramic, and the thickness of the head substrate is, for example, about 0.6 to 0.7 mm.
- the head substrate 1 has a substantially rectangular cross section, and includes a front surface 1a, a back surface 1b opposite to the front surface 1a, a first longitudinal edge surface 1c, and an opposite surface to the first longitudinal edge surface 1c. And a second longitudinal edge (not shown).
- a glass glaze layer 2 as a heat storage member is provided, for example. It is formed to a thickness of about 100 1m.
- the glaze layer 2 has a curved edge 2a near the first longitudinal edge 1c of the head substrate 1.
- a thin-film resistor layer 3 is formed on the surface of the glaze layer 2.
- the resistor layer 3 is formed by a slit S (see FIG. 2) so as to extend in a direction crossing the head substrate 1 (that is, a direction orthogonal to the first longitudinal edge surface 1c of the head substrate 1). It is divided into individual strips at the pitch.
- the surface of the resistor layer 3 includes a common electrode pattern 4 adjacent to the first longitudinal edge 1 c of the head substrate 1, and a curved edge 2 a of the glaze layer 2 that is separated from the common electrode pattern 4 and is separated from the common electrode pattern 4. And an individual electrode 5 extending from the to the second longitudinal edge surface (not shown) of the head substrate 1.
- the slits S electrically separate the individual electrodes 5 from each other and extend to the position of the common electrode pattern 4.
- the individual electrode 5 is separated from the common electrode pattern 4. Therefore, the resistor layer 3 is exposed between the common electrode pattern 4 and the individual electrode 5, and the exposed portion has a heating dot (a straight line extending along the first longitudinal edge 1 c of the head substrate 1). Heating area) 3a.
- a step 1 d is formed on the first edge surface 1 c of the head substrate 1, and the resistor layer 3 and the common electrode pattern 4 extend to this step 1 d. ing.
- the extension 1a of the common electrode pattern 4 extending from the front surface to the step 1d is electrically connected to the auxiliary electrode layer 6 extending from the rear surface to the step 1d.
- the auxiliary electrode layer 6 covers the entire back surface 1 b of the head substrate 1 and has a large area, so that the current path is expanded and the voltage drop in the longitudinal direction of the head substrate 1 is reduced. Substantially eliminated.
- the heat generating region of the resistor layer 3 (heating dots) 3 a, the common electrodes pattern 4 and the individual electrodes 5 made of S i O 2 film and Roh or T a 2 0 5 film protection It may be covered by a layer.
- a protective layer prevents the heat generating region 3a of the resistor layer 3, the common electrode pattern 4 and the individual electrodes 5 from being oxidized by contact with air or worn by contact with a print medium (not shown). Exhibit the effect of.
- the auxiliary electrode layer 6 is formed not only on the first longitudinal edge 1 c of the head substrate 1 but also on the opposite second longitudinal edge (not shown). I will cover Thus, the current path can be further expanded.
- the thermal head having the above configuration can be conveniently manufactured by the following method.
- an alumina ceramic master substrate ⁇ having a size to provide a plurality of head substrates when divided along the longitudinal division line D L1 and the transverse division line D L2 is prepared.
- one master substrate ⁇ corresponds to a size in which three head substrates are arranged in two rows in the longitudinal direction.
- a master glaze layer 2 ′ is formed by applying a glass paste to the surface of the master substrate and baking it.
- the master glaze layer 2 ′ is divided into individual glaze layers 2. Note that this groove 7 later forms a step 1d.
- the master substrate 1 ′ is heated to a temperature of about 850 ° C. for about 20 minutes, so that a curved edge is formed on the glaze layer 2 at a position adjacent to the groove 7.
- Form part 2a The formation of the curved edge portion 2a is based on the surface tension of the glass material that has become fluid by heating.
- the resistor layer 3 is formed so as to extend to the inside of the groove 7 of the master substrate.
- the resistor layer 3 may be formed by reactive sputtering with tantalum nitride as a main component.
- a conductor layer 8 is formed on the resistor layer 3 by sputtering. This conductor layer 8 also extends to the inside of the groove 7 of the master substrate ⁇ .
- the conductor layer 8 is typically formed of aluminum (A £), but may be formed of copper (C u) or gold (A u).
- a slit 9 is formed along the groove 7, as shown in FIG. 3g.
- the width W and the length L of the slit 9 are smaller than those of the groove 7.
- a step 1 d is formed by the groove 7 and the slit 9.
- the master substrate ⁇ has not yet been divided into unit head substrates 1 (FIG. 1), and the subsequent steps must be performed efficiently on the master substrate 1 ′ (that is, a plurality of unit head substrates 1).
- the slit 9 can be formed by using dicing, laser, or a water jet.
- a method of cutting the width W of the slit 9 so as to be smaller than that of the groove 7 is called step cutting.
- a method of cutting the slit 9 and the groove 7 into the same width is called a full cut.
- a full cut may be performed instead of the step cut.
- a conductive metal for example, aluminum or copper
- the auxiliary electrode layer 6 is formed with an appropriate thickness (for example, about 2 ⁇ .).
- the auxiliary electrode layer 6 enters the slit 9 of the master substrate 1 ′ and at the same time goes around the stepped portion Id, so that conduction with the common electrode pattern 4 is established.
- the thickness of the auxiliary electrode layer 6 inside the slit 9 and the amount of wraparound to the step 1 d can be controlled by the width W of the slit 9.
- the master substrate ⁇ is divided into respective division lines DL 1 and DL 2 (FIG. 3a). To obtain individual thermal heads (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
- the formation of the auxiliary electrode layer 6 may be performed on the undivided master substrate ⁇ , and it is not necessary to separately process a plurality of head substrates. It can improve and reduce the manufacturing cost. Also, there is no need to provide a dedicated magazine or jig for handling a plurality of head substrates, and equipment costs can be reduced. Furthermore, when transporting and supporting the master substrate ⁇ , Since the margins can be used, it is possible to avoid secondary damage such as damage due to direct contact between the transport and support devices and the individual head substrates.
- the electrical connection between the auxiliary electrode layer 6 and the common electrode pattern 4 is determined by the amount of wraparound R (FIG. 3h) of the auxiliary electrode layer 6 with respect to the common electrode pattern 4.
- the wraparound amount R of the auxiliary electrode layer 6 is determined by the width W of the slit 9. Therefore, the electric connection between the auxiliary electrode layer 6 and the common electrode pattern 4 can be controlled by adjusting the radiation W of the slit 9.
- FIG. 4 is a graph showing how the wraparound amount R of the auxiliary electrode layer 6 and the electric resistance between the auxiliary electrode layer 6 and the common electrode pattern 4 change when the width W of the slit 9 is changed. It is.
- the horizontal axis in FIG. 4 indicates the slit width W (mm).
- the vertical axis on the left side of FIG. 4 shows the electrical resistance between the auxiliary electrode layer 6 and the common electrode pattern 4 in natural logarithm ( ⁇ ⁇ ), and the vertical axis on the right side shows the electrical resistance of the auxiliary electrode layer 6.
- the wraparound amount R (tm) is shown.
- the resistance value between the auxiliary electrode layer 6 and the common electrode pattern 4 is about 250 mm from a position on the common electrode pattern 4 of about 0.10.2 mm from the surface of the glaze layer 2 on the head substrate 1. The distance up to the position on the auxiliary electrode layer 6 which was separated by mm was measured.
- Curve A in FIG. 4 shows the relationship between the slit width W and the resistance value between the auxiliary electrode layer 6 and the common electrode pattern 4 when the slit 9 is step-cut.
- Curve B shows the relationship between the slit width W and the resistance value between the auxiliary electrode layer 6 and the common electrode pattern 4 when the slit 9 is fully pressed.
- Curve C shows the relationship between the slit width W and the wraparound amount R.
- the auxiliary electrode layer 6 can hardly wrap around the common electrode pattern 4 (that is, the wraparound amount R is almost zero and the auxiliary electrode layer 6 hardly touches or overlaps with the common electrode pattern 4), and the resistance value between the auxiliary electrode layer 6 and the common electrode pattern 4 is also extremely high at about 11 ⁇ .
- the slit ipMW is in the range of 0.30.5 mm (excluding 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm)
- the auxiliary electrode layer 6 gradually turns around the common electrode pattern 4, The resistance between the electrode layer 6 and the common electrode pattern 4 is Decrease quickly.
- the slit width W becomes 0.5 mm or more
- the amount of wraparound R of the auxiliary electrode layer 6 with respect to the common electrode pattern 4 becomes 20 m or more, and the resistance value is stabilized to 2.2 ⁇ or less. Therefore, if the slit width W is set to 0.5 mm or more, the electrical connection between the auxiliary electrode layer 6 and the common electrode pattern 4 can be maintained at an acceptable level.
- the slit ⁇ is set to 0.8 mm or more, the wraparound amount R of the auxiliary electrode layer 6 with respect to the common electrode pattern 4 also becomes 50 m or more, and a favorable electrical connection between the two can be achieved. .
- the slit 9 is formed on the master substrate 1 ′, and the amount R of the auxiliary electrode layer 6 wrapping around the common electrode pattern 4 is controlled by adjusting the slit width W. Therefore, it is possible to set the electric resistance between the auxiliary electrode layer 6 and the common electrode pattern 4 according to the purpose.
- the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
- a method of forming the resistor layer, the common electrode pattern, the individual electrodes, and the auxiliary electrode layers not only sputtering but also other methods such as a CVD method can be applied.
- the present invention is not limited to the embodiment of the present invention, such as the material and shape of the head substrate and other components.
- the method of the present invention can be used not only for manufacturing a thin-film thermal head but also for manufacturing a thick-film thermal head.
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| US08/776,802 US5979040A (en) | 1995-06-13 | 1996-06-13 | Method of making auxiliary electrode layer for common electrode pattern in thermal printhead |
| DE69603816T DE69603816T2 (de) | 1995-06-13 | 1996-06-13 | Verfahren zur bildung einer zusatzlichen elektrodenschicht für das gemeinsame elektrodenmuster eines thermischen druckkopfes |
| JP50292397A JP3825047B2 (ja) | 1995-06-13 | 1996-06-13 | サーマルヘッドにおける共通電極パターンに対する補助電極層の形成方法 |
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