Abstract: Problem: To provide a technology that makes it possible to simultaneously inspect discharge amount and flying state of droplets. Solution: Provided is a discharge state inspection method including: an ejection step of ejecting droplets from a discharge device (10) toward a weight scale (30); an event data acquisition step of acquiring, by an event sensor (20), event data of droplets ejected from the discharge device (10); a weighing step of acquiring, from the weight scale (30), weight value data of droplets ejected in the ejection step; and an inspection step of inspecting a discharge amount of the discharge device (10) based on the event data and the weight value data. In the inspection step, the discharge device (10) is inspected for flying abnormality based on the event data. A discharge state inspection device and a droplet inspection system are also provided.

Abstract: Problem: To solve a problem of deterioration in application quality that occurs in a case where a width of a recessed application area changes between a start point and an end point of an application route.

Abstract: Problem: To provide a reservoir container adapter, a reservoir container, and a reservoir device that make it possible to confirm that the reservoir container and the reservoir container adapter are in a right connection position even if some dimensional difference occurs due to uneven shrinkage during manufacturing. Solution: A reservoir container adapter 10 that is attached to a reservoir container 20 including a reservoir cylinder 21 and a pair of brims 23 includes a base 11, a blocking portion 13, a pair of lateral members 12, and a pair of brim-holding claws 14. The pair of brim-holding claws 14 are provided with a first engagement element 15 and the pair of brims are provided with second engagement elements 27 that engage with the first engagement element 15.

Abstract: Problem: To provide a technology for forming a planar liquid film having less surface unevenness than ever before using a jet-type discharge device. Solution: Provided is a planar liquid film forming method of forming a planar liquid film on an application target using a jet-type discharge device having a plurality of discharge ports, and an apparatus for implementing the method. In the method, the plurality of discharge ports are arranged on a straight nozzle arrangement line 140, and are arranged with such a distance from one another that globs of a liquid material having landed on the application target can join together to form a linear liquid film.

Abstract: Problem: To provide a technology for forming a planar liquid film having less surface unevenness than ever before using a jet-type discharge device. Solution: Provided is a planar liquid film forming method of forming a planar liquid film on an application target using a jet-type discharge device having a plurality of discharge ports, and an apparatus for implementing the method. In the method, the plurality of discharge ports are arranged on a straight nozzle arrangement line 140, and are arranged with such a distance from one another that globs of a liquid material having landed on the application target can join together to form a linear liquid film.

Abstract: Continuously manufacturing a planar layered material by repeatedly performing a bank portion forming step of supplying a first liquid material to a first workpiece and forming a bank portion in a frame shape, filled portion forming step of supplying a second liquid material to an inner side of the formed bank portion and forming a filled portion, and a bonding step of bonding the first workpiece with the filled portion formed thereon and a second workpiece to each other, the planar layered material manufacturing method comprises a height measurement step of measuring, by a height measurement device, a height of the filled portion or the bank portion formed on the first workpiece, and a height adjustment step of adjusting a relative height between the filled portion and the bank portion on the basis of the height of the filled portion or the bank portion measured in the height measurement step.

Abstract: Problem: To provide a technique by which high-precision application can be performed even under conditions where positional misalignment occurs in regularly arranged workpieces. Solution: Provided is a liquid-material application method of performing application in a predetermined application pattern on a plurality of workpieces 10, 30 arranged with positional misalignment.

Abstract: Object: A liquid material application apparatus and a liquid material application method are provided with which a liquid material can be discharged in a predetermined discharge amount per unit time regardless of a relative moving speed in a series of application works.

Abstract: Provided is an atomization nozzle including: a nozzle body member having a gas ejection path and a gas ejection port; a liquid nozzle member having a liquid ejection path and a liquid ejection port, a tip portion of the liquid nozzle member being inserted through the gas ejection path; a pattern adjustment groove that produces a swirling flow in the gas ejection path; and a spraying pattern adjustment member having a communication flow path and a blocking portion, where a spraying pattern can be changed by switching between a first position in which the pattern adjustment groove and a gas supply flow path are in communication via the communication flow path and a second position in which the pattern adjustment groove is covered by the blocking portion. Also provided are an atomization device, a spraying device, and a spraying method.

Abstract: A discharge device capable of suppressing pressure fluctuation of a compressed gas supplied to a container in which a liquid material is stored. The device includes a storage container in which a liquid material is stored; a discharge port through which the liquid material is discharged; a pressure control valve that adjusts a pressure of a compressed gas supplied from an external compressed gas source to a desired level; a discharge valve that establishes or cuts off communication between the pressure control valve and the storage container; a control device that controls operation of the discharge valve; a first flow line connecting the pressure control valve and the discharge valve; and a second flow line connecting the discharge valve and the storage container. The device further includes a third flow line branched from the first flow line, and a leak mechanism connected to the third flow line.

Abstract: Provided is an atomization nozzle including: a nozzle body member having a gas ejection path and a gas ejection port; a liquid nozzle member having a liquid ejection path and a liquid ejection port, a tip portion of the liquid nozzle member being inserted through the gas ejection path; a pattern adjustment groove that produces a swirling flow in the gas ejection path; and a spraying pattern adjustment member having a communication flow path and a blocking portion, where a spraying pattern can be changed by switching between a first position in which the pattern adjustment groove and a gas supply flow path are in communication via the communication flow path and a second position in which the pattern adjustment groove is covered by the blocking portion. Also provided are an atomization device, a spraying device, and a spraying method.

Abstract: A discharge device capable of suppressing pressure fluctuation of a compressed gas supplied to a container in which a liquid material is stored. The device includes a storage container in which a liquid material is stored; a discharge port through which the liquid material is discharged; a pressure control valve that adjusts a pressure of a compressed gas supplied from an external compressed gas source to a desired level; a discharge valve that establishes or cuts off communication between the pressure control valve and the storage container; a control device that controls operation of the discharge valve; a first flow line connecting the pressure control valve and the discharge valve; and a second flow line connecting the discharge valve and the storage container. The device further includes a third flow line branched from the first flow line, and a leak mechanism connected to the third flow line.

Abstract: A discharge device includes a nozzle (50) having a plurality of discharge ports, a liquid chamber (26) communicating with the plurality of discharge ports via a plurality of discharge flow paths, and a plunger rod (18) that reciprocates in the liquid chamber and is narrower than the liquid chamber. The plurality of discharge ports (62) is arranged un a straight nozzle arrangement line, and arranged with such a distance therebetween that globs of a liquid material having landed on an application target join together to form an application line. A plurality of liquid globs having been discharged from the plurality of discharge ports (62) have no contact with each other before landing on the application target, and letting the globs of the liquid material having landed join together on the application target.