Liquid Ejection Head Segmentation for Variable Tank Capacity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid ejection apparatuses face challenges in accommodating liquid tanks of varying capacities without modifying the entire apparatus, particularly when using multiple types of liquids, as this requires changes to the liquid feed pipe and other components, which is economically disadvantageous.
Innovation Solution
A liquid ejection head design that separates the liquid ejection section and the liquid tank loading section, using a fixation means to securely attach them, allowing for the use of liquid tanks of different capacities and sizes, with a lock member and resilient member for easy loading and unloading, and electrical wiring substrates for efficient signal transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the entire liquid ejection head configuration is modified to accommodate larger capacity liquid tanks, then the liquid tank capacity can be increased, but the manufacturing cost increases and existing components become obsolete
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid ejection head is divided into two independent sections: a liquid ejection section (including element substrate and electrical wiring substrate) and a liquid tank loading section (including containing space and lock member). This segmentation allows the liquid tank loading section to be modified for different tank capacities while the liquid ejection section remains unchanged, reducing manufacturing costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The liquid ejection section is designed as a universal component that can be paired with different liquid tank loading section configurations. The standardized liquid ejection section can accommodate various tank capacities through interchangeable loading sections, making the system multi-functional and cost-effective.
2Duration of action of moving object
If the liquid tank capacity is increased, then the liquid supply duration is extended, but the liquid tank loading section configuration must be modified
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the liquid tank loading section from the liquid ejection section, the patent allows independent optimization of each module. The containing space dimensions can be adjusted for different tank capacities without affecting the complex liquid ejection section, thereby extending liquid supply duration while maintaining manageable device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If different types of liquid tanks are used in a liquid ejection apparatus, then the versatility of the apparatus is improved, but the liquid feed pipe and other components must be modified
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid ejection section serves as a universal interface that can work with different liquid tank loading section configurations. This universality allows the apparatus to handle different types of liquid tanks without modifying the liquid ejection section components, thereby improving versatility while controlling device complexity.
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AI summary
A liquid ejection head includes a liquid ejection section including an element substrate having ejection ports for ejecting liquid and an electrical wiring substrate connected to a contact of the liquid ejection apparatus to transmit signals to the element substrate, a liquid tank loading section including a containing space for containing a liquid tank storing liquid to be supplied to the element substrate and a lock member having an engaging part for engaging with a holding part of the liquid tank and a fixation means for rigidly securing the liquid election section and the liquid tank loading section in position.