JPS609756A - Manufacture of ink jet head - Google Patents
Manufacture of ink jet headInfo
- Publication number
- JPS609756A JPS609756A JP11923383A JP11923383A JPS609756A JP S609756 A JPS609756 A JP S609756A JP 11923383 A JP11923383 A JP 11923383A JP 11923383 A JP11923383 A JP 11923383A JP S609756 A JPS609756 A JP S609756A
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- Japan
- Prior art keywords
- groove pattern
- groove
- nozzle
- ink
- nozzle hole
- Prior art date
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- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 abstract description 2
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- PXHVJJICTQNCMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N Nickel Chemical compound [Ni] PXHVJJICTQNCMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000009760 electrical discharge machining Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000003754 machining Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000007747 plating Methods 0.000 description 2
- RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N Copper Chemical compound [Cu] RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
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Classifications
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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
- B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
- B41J2/005—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
- B41J2/01—Ink jet
- B41J2/135—Nozzles
- B41J2/16—Production of nozzles
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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
- B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
- B41J2/005—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
- B41J2/01—Ink jet
- B41J2/135—Nozzles
- B41J2/16—Production of nozzles
- B41J2/1621—Manufacturing processes
- B41J2/1626—Manufacturing processes etching
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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
- B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
- B41J2/005—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
- B41J2/01—Ink jet
- B41J2/135—Nozzles
- B41J2/16—Production of nozzles
- B41J2/1621—Manufacturing processes
- B41J2/1632—Manufacturing processes machining
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
- Particle Formation And Scattering Control In Inkjet Printers (AREA)
Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
（α）発明の技術分野
本発明はインクジェットヘッドの製造方法に係り、特に
ヘッドのノズル孔をインク流路と連通して一体成形する
製造方法に関する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (α) Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an inkjet head, and more particularly to a method of manufacturing an inkjet head in which nozzle holes of the head are communicated with an ink flow path and integrally formed.
インクジェットプリンタはその無騒音性と普通用紙を利
用できるという利点により最近急速に普及してきている
が、特に必要な時に必要量のインクを供給するオンデマ
ント方式は、不要インクの回収装置や高圧電源が不要で
附属機器も少ない点間
から経済的にも有利なため、各方面で開発実用化が進め
られている。Inkjet printers have recently become popular due to their noiseless properties and the ability to use plain paper, but the on-demand printers, which supply the required amount of ink when needed, require unnecessary ink collection equipment and high-voltage power supplies. Since it is economically advantageous since it requires no unnecessary equipment and requires few auxiliary equipment, its development and practical application are progressing in various fields.
＜ｃ＞ 従来技術と問題点
従来、このようなプリンタのインクジェットへラドとし
てはインク流路を具備するインフジエラ荀
トヘッド本体とは別伽に、微小なノズル孔を備えたノズ
ル板を電鋳法等で製造し、しかる後前記ノズル板と前記
インクジェットヘッド本体とを合成樹脂接着剤を使用し
て接着して製造されていた。<c> Conventional technology and problems Conventionally, inkjet heads for such printers have been manufactured using electroforming methods, etc. to form nozzle plates with minute nozzle holes, in addition to the inkjet head body equipped with ink flow channels. The nozzle plate and the inkjet head body are then bonded together using a synthetic resin adhesive.
しかし、この方法によれば接着する際、合成構造歩留り
も不安定で量産に適していない。However, according to this method, the yield of the composite structure is unstable when bonding, and it is not suitable for mass production.
またノズル孔が微細であるため、特にノズル孔ル板自体
の製造も難しい等の問題があった。Further, since the nozzle holes are minute, there are problems such as difficulty in manufacturing the nozzle hole plate itself.
そこでノズル孔とインク流路とを一体的に形成すること
が考えられ、その１つの手法として所定の金属板にエツ
チング法、または放電加工法等で ′／ノズル孔インク
流路との溝パターンを同時に一体形成する方法が考えら
れる。Therefore, it has been considered to form the nozzle hole and the ink flow path integrally, and one method is to form a groove pattern between the nozzle hole and the ink flow path by etching or electrical discharge machining on a predetermined metal plate. A method of integrally forming them at the same time is considered.
しかし上記のようなエツチング法、または放電加工法で
溝パターンを形成した場合、ノズル溝部では該溝幅が微
小であるため該溝幅を維持したまま十分な深さに該溝を
形成することは非常に困難であり、また、該溝を多数形
成した時には各溝の内面形状が不規則であるため、ノズ
ル孔より吐出用
されるインク微小粒の飛見方向にばらつきを生じる問題
があり、実用化に至るものではなかった。However, when a groove pattern is formed by the etching method or electric discharge machining method as described above, the groove width is minute in the nozzle groove, so it is difficult to form the groove to a sufficient depth while maintaining the groove width. This is very difficult, and when a large number of such grooves are formed, the inner surface shape of each groove is irregular, resulting in variations in the flight direction of the ink particles ejected from the nozzle hole, making it difficult to put into practical use. It was not something that would lead to change.
（ｄ） 発明の目的
本発明は上記従来の欠点に鑑みなされたものであって、
ノズル孔とインク流路とを最初から連通して一体形成す
ることのできるインクジェットヘッドの製造方法の提供
を主目的とし、具体的には各ノズル孔より吐出されるイ
ンク微小粒の飛翔方向を一定にすることのできるよう改
善されたノズル孔形成方法の提供を目的とするものであ
る。(d) Purpose of the Invention The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional drawbacks, and includes:
The main purpose is to provide a method for manufacturing an inkjet head that allows the nozzle holes and the ink flow path to be connected from the beginning and to be formed integrally. It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved nozzle hole forming method that enables the formation of a nozzle hole.
（６）発明の構成
そしてこの目的は本発明によれば、あらかじめインクジ
ェットヘッドの基体にノズル孔を除いたインク流路の溝
パターンを形成した後、前記ノズル孔の溝パターンを該
溝幅に対応した切削刃面を有する回転切削手段により前
記基体に形成するようにしたことを特徴とするインクジ
ェットヘッドの製造方法を提供することによって達成さ
れる。(6) Structure of the Invention According to the present invention, a groove pattern of an ink flow path excluding nozzle holes is formed in advance on the base of an inkjet head, and then the groove pattern of the nozzle holes is adapted to the width of the groove. This is achieved by providing a method for manufacturing an inkjet head, characterized in that the inkjet head is formed on the base body using a rotary cutting means having a cutting edge surface having a sharp shape.
（ト）発明の実施例 以下一本発明の一実施例を図面を用いて詳述する。(g) Examples of the invention An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.
第１図は本発明によって製造するインフジエラ↓
トッドの構造を示す一部破断斜視図であり、所定の金属
、例えばステンレス等の全踏板である基体１には、記録
用のインクを吐出するノズル孔２と対応する各ノズル孔
２に連通し前記インクに衝撃圧力を発生させる圧力室３
と、対応する各圧力室８に前記インクを導入する個別イ
ンク流路４と、個別インク流路４に前記インクを導入す
る共通インク流路５とを規定する溝パターンが連続して
形成されている。また、蓋板６にはインク溜（図示せず
）より共通インク流路５に前記インクを導入する接続イ
ンク流路７が設けられており、基体１上面は蓋板６で閉
塞されている。FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the structure of the Infusiera↓ tod manufactured according to the present invention.The base 1, which is a full tread made of a predetermined metal such as stainless steel, has nozzle holes for discharging recording ink. 2 and a pressure chamber 3 that communicates with each corresponding nozzle hole 2 and generates impact pressure on the ink.
A groove pattern defining individual ink channels 4 that introduce the ink into the corresponding pressure chambers 8 and a common ink channel 5 that introduces the ink into the individual ink channels 4 is continuously formed. There is. Further, the lid plate 6 is provided with a connecting ink passage 7 for introducing the ink from an ink reservoir (not shown) into the common ink passage 5, and the upper surface of the base 1 is closed by the lid plate 6.
尚、圧力室３、個別インク流路４、及び共通インク流路
５を規定するインク流路溝パ身−ンはエツチング法、或
いは放電加工法等により基板１に形成されており、ノズ
ル孔２、圧力室８、及び個別インク流路４の数は必要に
応じて任意に設定されている。Incidentally, the ink flow groove patterns defining the pressure chambers 3, the individual ink flow paths 4, and the common ink flow path 5 are formed on the substrate 1 by etching, electrical discharge machining, etc., and the nozzle holes 2 , the number of pressure chambers 8, and the number of individual ink channels 4 are arbitrarily set as necessary.
第２図は本発明に係るノズル孔２を規定する溝パターン
の形成方法を説明するための図であり、（→は平面図、
（Ａ）は第２図（ｇ）のｘ −ｘ’断面図である。FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a method of forming a groove pattern defining a nozzle hole 2 according to the present invention, (→ is a plan view,
(A) is a sectional view taken along line x-x' in FIG. 2(g).
回転切削砥石８は直径約３０＠ｓで、切削刃面９の幅は
形成すべきノズル溝の幅に対応してＱ、Ｑ４ｗｓ神
程度のものであり、回転軸１１に嵌押され治具１０によ
り回転軸１１に固定されている。また、治具１０のり露
出する刃の部分を少なくして回転切削砥石８の回転軸１
１の軸線方向のふれをできるだけ小さくしている。The rotary cutting grindstone 8 has a diameter of approximately 30@s, and the width of the cutting edge surface 9 is about Q, Q4ws, corresponding to the width of the nozzle groove to be formed, and is fitted and pressed onto the rotating shaft 11 and the jig 10 is fixed to the rotating shaft 11 by. In addition, the rotating shaft 1 of the rotary cutting whetstone 8 can be
The deflection in the axial direction of 1 is made as small as possible.
ここで、圧力室８、個別インク流路４及び共通インク流
路５を規定する溝パターンをエツチング法、或いは放電
加工法により形成した基板１を作業台１２に固定し、ノ
ズル部２を規定する溝パ少−ンを形成する位置、すなわ
ち第２図（ｂ）に対して圧力室８の左端中央部の基体１
上に、切込み深さが０．０４−程度になるよう回転切削
砥石８を当接する。Here, the substrate 1 on which a groove pattern defining the pressure chambers 8, the individual ink channels 4, and the common ink channels 5 has been formed by etching or electric discharge machining is fixed on the workbench 12, and the nozzle section 2 is defined. Base body 1 at the position where the groove pattern is formed, that is, at the center of the left end of pressure chamber 8 with respect to FIG. 2(b).
A rotary cutting whetstone 8 is brought into contact with the top so that the depth of cut is approximately 0.04 mm.
そして、駆動装置（図示せず）により回転軸１１を回転
させると回転切削砥石も回転し、作業台１２を矢印Ｃ方
向に移動させることによってノズル孔２を規定する溝パ
ターンが切削刃面９幅に対応した溝幅で、かつ溝内面が
滑らかに形成される。When the rotary shaft 11 is rotated by a drive device (not shown), the rotary cutting grindstone also rotates, and by moving the workbench 12 in the direction of arrow C, the groove pattern defining the nozzle hole 2 is changed to a width of the cutting blade surface 9. The groove width corresponds to the width of the groove, and the groove inner surface is formed smoothly.
しかる後、該基体の溝パターンを形成した面に０．２乃
至０．５μ蛸厚さのニッケルメッキ層及び０゜２ｙｔ、
ｏμ洛の厚さの銅メッキ層を形成したのち蓋いわゆる拡
散ろう付は法により、接着面が強固かつ緻密で接着面に
ピンホールがないように基体１の上面を輪板６で閉塞す
る。その後、この組立体の先端を圧力室８側より仕上げ
寸法を見込んだ所定長さ、例えば０．５−程度式して切
断し、ノズル端面を仕上げ加工して、第１図に示したイ
ンクジェットヘッドを完成する。After that, a nickel plating layer of 0.2 to 0.5μ thick and 0°2yt,
After forming a copper plating layer with a thickness of 0 μm, the upper surface of the base body 1 is closed with a ring plate 6 by a so-called diffusion brazing method so that the bonding surface is strong and dense and there are no pinholes on the bonding surface. Thereafter, the tip of this assembly is cut from the pressure chamber 8 side to a predetermined length, for example, about 0.5 mm, taking into account the finished dimensions, and the nozzle end face is finished to form the inkjet head shown in FIG. complete.
尚、上記実施列ではノズル孔２を規定する溝パターン形
成のための回転切削手段として回転切削砥石８を用いた
が、他にメタルソー等切削刃面が０、０４−程度であり
、かつ溝内面を滑らかに仕上げることができる回転切削
手段を用いるようにしても良い。In the above embodiment, the rotary cutting grindstone 8 was used as a rotary cutting means for forming the groove pattern defining the nozzle hole 2, but other materials such as a metal saw, etc., are used, and the cutting edge surface is about 0.04-, and the inner surface of the groove is It is also possible to use a rotary cutting means that can give a smooth finish.
（ｆ） 発明の効果
以上、詳細に説明したように、本発明に係るインクジェ
ットヘッドの製造方法昏こよれば、あらかじめノズル孔
を除いたインク流路の溝パターンを形成した基体に、ノ
ズル孔の溝パターンを該溝幅に対応した切削刃面を有す
る回転切削手段で形成することにより、複雑かつ微細な
構造を持つノズル孔の形成を正確かつ容易に行うことが
でき、また、ノズル孔とインク流路とを最初から連通し
て形成することによりノズル孔の目詰りを防止できるた
め、高品質で信頼性の高いインクジェットヘッドを提供
することができる。(f) Effects of the Invention As explained in detail above, according to the method for manufacturing an inkjet head according to the present invention, a groove pattern of an ink flow path excluding the nozzle holes is formed on a substrate, and the groove pattern of the ink flow path is formed in advance. By forming the groove pattern with a rotary cutting means having a cutting edge surface corresponding to the width of the groove, it is possible to accurately and easily form a nozzle hole with a complex and fine structure, and it is also possible to form a nozzle hole with a complex and fine structure. Since clogging of the nozzle holes can be prevented by forming the nozzle holes in communication with the flow path from the beginning, it is possible to provide a high-quality and highly reliable inkjet head.
第１図は本発明によって製造するインクジェットヘッド
の構造を示す一部破断斜視図、第２図は本発明に係るノ
ズル孔を規定する溝パターンの形成方法を説明するため
の図である。
図において、１は基体、２はノズル孔、８は圧力室、４
は個別インク流路、５は共通インク流路６は蓋板、７は
接続インク流路、８は回転切削砥、石、９は切削刃面、
１０は治具、１１は回転軸、１２は作業台をそれぞれ示
す。
ハ 、Ω
〇 −FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the structure of an inkjet head manufactured according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a method of forming a groove pattern defining nozzle holes according to the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a base, 2 is a nozzle hole, 8 is a pressure chamber, and 4 is a
5 is an individual ink flow path, 5 is a common ink flow path, 6 is a lid plate, 7 is a connecting ink flow path, 8 is a rotary cutting wheel, a stone, 9 is a cutting blade surface,
10 is a jig, 11 is a rotating shaft, and 12 is a workbench. Ha, Ω 〇 −
Claims (1)
吐出するために前記インク流路に連続し貝 て設けられたノズル孔とを鐙備したインクジェットヘッ
ドの製作方法にあって、あらがじめ前記インクジェット
ヘッドの基体に前記ノズル孔を除いた前記インク流路の
溝パターンを形成した後、前記ノズル孔の溝パターンを
該溝幅に対応した切削刃面を有する回転切削手段により
形成するようにしたことを特徴とするインクジェットヘ
ッドの製造方法。[Scope of Claims] A method for manufacturing an inkjet head equipped with an ink flow path for introducing recording ink and a nozzle hole that is provided continuously with the ink flow path for ejecting the ink. After forming the groove pattern of the ink flow path excluding the nozzle holes on the base of the inkjet head in advance, the groove pattern of the nozzle holes is rotated to have a cutting edge surface corresponding to the width of the groove. A method for manufacturing an inkjet head, characterized in that the inkjet head is formed by cutting means.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP11923383A JPS609756A (en) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-06-29 | Manufacture of ink jet head |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP11923383A JPS609756A (en) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-06-29 | Manufacture of ink jet head |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPS609756A true JPS609756A (en) | 1985-01-18 |
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ID=14756252
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP11923383A Pending JPS609756A (en) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-06-29 | Manufacture of ink jet head |
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| Country | Link |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN100387429C (en) * | 2004-09-14 | 2008-05-14 | 精工爱普生株式会社 | Method of working small recess portion, method of fabricating liquid ejection head and liquid ejection head |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN100387429C (en) * | 2004-09-14 | 2008-05-14 | 精工爱普生株式会社 | Method of working small recess portion, method of fabricating liquid ejection head and liquid ejection head |
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