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US 5,475,411 AGranted
Method of fabricating a catcher/charge plate assembly
AssigneeScitex Digital Printing, Inc.
InventorsGary L. Strain, Brian G. Morris
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Abstract
A charge plate fabrication process provides a catcher/charge plate assembly having improved manufacturability. The fabrication process includes the steps of providing a catcher, including a catch pan, and providing a ceramic charge plate, the charge plate having an electrode face. The charge plate electrode face is prelapped to a uniform negative angle before assembling the charge plate and the catcher in a fixture. The assembled catcher and charge plate are then bonded in the fixture.
Claims14
A method of fabricating a catcher/charge plate assembly for an ink jet printer comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a catcher, including a catch pan;
- b. providing a ceramic charge plate, the charge plate having an electrode face;
- c. prelapping the charge plate electrode face to a uniform negative angle;
- d. assembling the charge plate and the catcher in a fixture;
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- e. bonding the assembled catcher and charge plate in the fixture.
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