Inkjet printhead arrays with no separating wall between bubbles

C. M. Chang, L. D. Yang, R. J. Yu, Y. L. Lin, F. G. Tseng, C. C. Chieng

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

5 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Present work proposes an innovative design of microbubble generator with no separating wall between bubbles, i.e. no manifold and no chamber, so that faster refilling rate and higher resolution can be achieved. This design concept is illustrated by operating three micro heaters in parallel with different delay times of the central heater. The bubble images and induced flowfield in growth/collapsed processes are recorded by CCD camera and measured by Micro Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). In addition, the measured flowfields are compared with numerical simulations based on conservation equations of mass and momentum. This study proposes the use of delay time between adjacent bubbles to mimic the chamber barrier and build pressure of different strength correlating to delay time.. ©2007 IEEE.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS and EUROSENSORS '07 - 4th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Pages175-178
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS and EUROSENSORS '07 - Lyon, France
Duration: 10 Jun 200714 Jun 2007

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS and EUROSENSORS '07
PlaceFrance
CityLyon
Period10/06/0714/06/07

Research Keywords

  • Bubble generation
  • Bubble-bubble interaction
  • Droplet ejection
  • Inkjet

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