公开(公告)号：US09341979B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14594567

申请日：2015-01-12

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Frank B. Tamarez Gomez ,  Paul A. Hosier ,  Timothy P. Foley ,  Douglas A. Gutberlet

IPC: G03G15/04 ,  G03G15/043

CPC classification number: G03G15/0435 ,  G03G15/04054

Abstract: A system for focusing light including a gradient index lens array positioned at a first distance from a surface, and first and second positioning elements arranged to modify the first distance. The first and second positioning elements modify the first distance based on an analysis of an image formed on the surface across substantially a full width of a cross process direction of the surface.

Abstract translation: 一种用于聚焦光的系统，包括位于离表面第一距离的梯度折射率透镜阵列，以及布置成修改第一距离的第一和第二定位元件。 第一和第二定位元件基于在表面的跨过程方向的基本上整个宽度上的表面上形成的图像的分析来修改第一距离。

公开(公告)号：US09309074B1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US14574448

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Paul S. Bonino ,  Steven M. Russel ,  Paul M. Fromm ,  Timothy P. Foley ,  Frank B. Tamarez Gomez

IPC: B65H5/22 ,  B65H5/36 ,  B65H5/02 ,  B65H9/08

CPC classification number: B65H5/36 ,  B41J11/0035 ,  B41J11/0095 ,  B65H5/021 ,  B65H5/224 ,  B65H7/02 ,  B65H9/08 ,  B65H2301/44322 ,  B65H2404/64 ,  B65H2513/40 ,  B65H2513/41 ,  B65H2553/25 ,  B65H2555/13 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/11 ,  B65H2220/02

Abstract: An apparatus includes a conveyor that has a planar surface supporting sheets of media. A movable element is positioned adjacent the planar surface at an initial position. The initial position is a first distance from the surface approximately equal to the thickness of a sheet of media. The movable element moves in a first direction away from the surface and in a second direction toward the surface. An actuator is connected to the movable element. The actuator detects when the movable element moves in the first direction from the initial position. In response to the movable element moving in the first direction, the actuator moves the movable element in the second direction to a pushing position. The pushing position is between the initial position and the surface. After moving the movable element to the pushing position, the actuator allows the movable element to return to the initial position.

Abstract translation: 一种设备包括具有支撑介质片的平坦表面的输送机。 可移动元件在初始位置处邻近平面表面定位。 初始位置距离表面的第一距离大致等于一张介质的厚度。 可移动元件在远离表面的第一方向上移动并朝向表面沿第二方向移动。 致动器连接到可移动元件。 致动器检测可动元件何时从初始位置沿第一方向移动。 响应于可动元件沿第一方向移动，致动器将可移动元件沿第二方向移动到推动位置。 推动位置在初始位置和表面之间。 在将可移动元件移动到推动位置之后，致动器允许可移动元件返回初始位置。

公开(公告)号：US09090113B1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US14231266

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Timothy P. Foley ,  Paul S. Bonino ,  Raymond J. Clark ,  Frank B. Tamarez Gomez

IPC: B41J29/393 ,  B33Y30/00

CPC classification number: B41J29/393 ,  B29C64/112 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J29/02

Abstract: An apparatus detects inoperative ejectors during printing of three-dimensional objects. The apparatus operates the printhead or printheads in the printer to form test pattern on a substrate. A pneumatic sensor directs a pneumatic stream towards substrate and measures the pneumatic impedance. The impedance differences between area where the test pattern is formed and bare areas are analyzed to identify inoperative inkjets.

Abstract translation: 一种装置在打印三维物体期间检测不起作用的喷射器。 该设备操作打印机中的打印头或打印头，以在基板上形成测试图案。 气动传感器将气流引向衬底并测量气动阻抗。 分析形成测试图案的区域与裸露区域之间的阻抗差异，以识别不工作的喷墨。