Heater chip module and process for making same

Details Heater chip module and process for making same Heater chip module and process for making same

1998-06-19

2000-12-26

Barlow, John

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Ejector mechanism

347 65, B41J 205

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active

061647624

ABSTRACT:
A heater chip module is provided comprising a carrier adapted to be secured to an ink-filled container, at least one heater chip having a base coupled to the carrier, and at least one nozzle plate coupled to the heater chip. The carrier includes a support section provided with two or more channels which define paths for ink to travel from the container to the heater chip. The heater chip is secured at its base to the support section. Carrier material located between the channels define ribs which provide a path for energy in the form of heat to travel from the heater chip to the carrier. A flexible circuit is coupled to the heater chip module such as by TAB bonding or wire bonding.

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