Abstract: A method of laser processing for processing a laminated member where a metal thin film is protruded from an end portion of a silicon substrate at the bottom of the silicon substrate, wherein; a laser beam of which wavelength has the light absorption coefficient of the metal thin film being higher than the light absorption coefficient of the silicon substrate, is irradiated onto an boundary between an end of the silicon substrate and the metal thin film so as to cut the metal thin film.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid-jet head in which a passage-forming substrate and a nozzle plate can be suitably joined, a method of manufacturing the same, and a liquid-jet apparatus. A covering plate has a piezoelectric element holding portion which covers piezoelectric elements. This covering plate is joined with a side of the passage-forming substrate where the piezoelectric elements are provided. At the same time, the nozzle plate provided with nozzle orifices is joined with a side of the passage-forming substrate opposite the side where the covering plate is joined. Moreover, at least a region of the passage-forming substrate facing the piezoelectric element holding portion is formed to be relatively thicker than the outside of the region facing the piezoelectric element holding portion.

Abstract: An ink-jet printing head comprises: a pressurizing chamber substrate having first and second sides opposing each other; a plurality of pressurizing chambers formed on the first side of the pressurizing chamber substrate; channels formed on the second side of the pressuring chamber substrate to be opposite to the pressuring chambers, respectively; oscillating plate films for pressurizing ink within the respective pressurizing chambers; and piezoelectric thin-film elements, each having upper and lower electrodes and a piezoelectric film sandwiched between the upper and lower electrodes, the piezoelectric thin-film being formed in the channel, wherein at least the upper electrode is formed to have a narrower width than that of the pressurizing chamber. And a method for producing the ink-jet head.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a liquid jet head, which enables a passage-forming substrate to be easily handled, thus realizing good formation of pressure generating chambers and an improvement in manufacturing efficiency. The method includes the steps of: forming a vibration plate and piezoelectric elements on one surface of the passage-forming substrate; thermally adhering a reinforcing substrate for reinforcing the rigidity of the passage-forming substrate, onto the passage-forming substrate; processing the passage-forming substrate to have a predetermined thickness; depositing an insulation film on other surface of the passage-forming substrate at lower temperature than that for adhering the passage-forming substrate and the reinforcing substrate, and patterning the insulation film into a predetermined shape; and etching the passage-forming substrate using the patterned insulation film as a mask to form the pressure generating chambers.

Abstract: A liquid-jet head includes a passage-forming substrate having a plurality of pressure generation chambers communicating with corresponding nozzle orifices; and a plurality of piezoelectric elements provided on one side of the passage-forming substrate via a vibration plate, each of the piezoelectric elements including a lower electrode, a piezoelectric layer, and an upper electrode. The passage-forming substrate has a plurality of liquid supply paths that are equal in depth with the pressure generation chambers and communicate with corresponding longitudinal ends of the pressure generation chambers for supplying liquid to the pressure generation chambers. A reinforcement film is provided on the vibration plate in regions that face the liquid supply paths. The overall internal stress of the reinforcement film and the vibration plate is tensile.

Abstract: Provided is an ink-jet recording head that prevents a vibration plate thereof from damage attributed to drive of a piezoelectric element, and an ink-jet recording apparatus. There are provided within a region facing the pressure generating chamber, a piezoelectric active portion, and a piezoelectric non-active portions, the piezoelectric non-active portions being provided on both end portions of the piezoelectric active portion in a longitudinal direction thereof. An electrode wiring is drawn out of an upper electrode which is provided on one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the pressure generating chamber. There is also provided a protection layer on the other end portion in the longitudinal direction of the pressure generating chamber for protecting the vibration plate. Rigidity of the vibration plate is thereby increased.

Abstract: A process for producing a laminated ink-jet recording head including the steps of forming a titanium layer across a surface of a diaphragm, and forming a layer of a piezoelectric material on the titanium layer by a hydrothermal method.

Abstract: A liquid-jet head capable of preventing malfunction attributable to an external environment such as humidity of a piezoelectric element and of achieving miniaturization thereof, a manufacturing method thereof and a liquid-jet apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink-jet recording head improving relative positional accuracy between a piezoelectric element and a pressure generating chamber to improve ink ejection characteristics and stability thereof, capable of arraying pressure generating chambers in high density, and reducing cross talk between the pressure generating chambers. Moreover, disclosed are a manufacturing method of the same and an ink-jet recording apparatus having the ink-jet recording head built therein.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ink-jet recording head, in which nozzles can be arrayed in high density and a manufacturing cost thereof is reduced, and an ink-jet recording apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a liquid jet head, which enables a passage-forming substrate to be easily handled, thus realizing good formation of pressure generating chambers and an improvement in manufacturing efficiency. The method includes the steps of: forming a vibration plate and piezoelectric elements on one surface of the passage-forming substrate; thermally adhering a sealing plate which has a piezoelectric element holding portion for sealing the piezoelectric elements therein, onto the passage-forming substrate; processing the passage-forming substrate to have a predetermined thickness; depositing an insulation film on other surface of the passage-forming substrate at lower temperature than that for adhering the passage-forming substrate and the sealing plate, and patterning the insulation film into a predetermined shape; and etching the passage-forming substrate using the patterned insulation film as a mask to form the pressure generating chambers.

Abstract: A method of laser processing for processing a laminated member where a metal thin film is protruded from an end portion of a silicon substrate at the bottom of the silicon substrate, wherein; a laser beam of which wavelength has the light absorption coefficient of the metal thin film being higher than the light absorption coefficient of the silicon substrate, is irradiated onto an boundary between an end of the silicon substrate and the metal thin film so as to cut the metal thin film.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid-jet head in which a passage-forming substrate and a nozzle plate can be suitably joined, a method of manufacturing the same, and a liquid-jet apparatus. A covering plate has a piezoelectric element holding portion which covers piezoelectric elements. This covering plate is joined with a side of the passage-forming substrate where the piezoelectric elements are provided. At the same time, the nozzle plate provided with nozzle orifices is joined with a side of the passage-forming substrate opposite the side where the covering plate is joined. Moreover, at least a region of the passage-forming substrate facing the piezoelectric element holding portion is formed to be relatively thicker than the outside of the region facing the piezoelectric element holding portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink-jet recording head improving relative positional accuracy between a piezoelectric element and a pressure generating chamber to improve ink ejection characteristics and stability thereof, capable of arraying pressure generating chambers in high density, and reducing cross talk between the pressure generating chambers. Moreover, disclosed are a manufacturing method of the same and an ink-jet recording apparatus having the ink-jet recording head built therein. The ink-jet recording head comprises: a passage-forming substrate 10 having a pressure generating chamber 11 formed therein, which communicates with a nozzle orifice; and a piezoelectric element 300 formed of a thin film and by a lithography method in a region corresponding to the pressure generating chamber 11 via a vibration plate constituting a portion of the pressure generating chamber 11.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ink-jet recording head, in which nozzles can be arrayed in high density and a manufacturing cost thereof is reduced, and an ink-jet recording apparatus.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a piezoelectric element that has excellent piezoelectric characteristics and can be made into a thicker film. A piezoelectric thin film is crystallized by a process in which piezoelectric precursor films 4021 through 4025 containing the metal elements of a piezoelectric ceramic are coated with a material, dried, pyrolyzed, and then heat-treated under prescribed conditions in a diffusion furnace. With this method, a piezoelectric thin film can be made into a thicker film without initiating cracking.

Abstract: A liquid-jet head capable of preventing malfunction attributable to an external environment such as humidity of a piezoelectric element and of achieving miniaturization thereof, a manufacturing method thereof and a liquid-jet apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract: A liquid-jet head includes a passage-forming substrate having a plurality of pressure generation chambers communicating with corresponding nozzle orifices; and a plurality of piezoelectric elements provided on one side of the passage-forming substrate via a vibration plate, each of the piezoelectric elements including a lower electrode, a piezoelectric layer, and an upper electrode. The passage-forming substrate has a plurality of liquid supply paths that are equal in depth with the pressure generation chambers and communicate with corresponding longitudinal ends of the pressure generation chambers for supplying liquid to the pressure generation chambers. A reinforcement film is provided on the vibration plate in regions that face the liquid supply paths. The overall internal stress of the reinforcement film and the vibration plate is tensile.

Abstract: An ink jet recording head includes pressure generating chambers communicating with associated nozzle orifices and piezoelectric elements provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the pressure generating chambers. Each of the piezoelectric elements includes a lower electrode provided in an area corresponding to the pressure generating chamber via an insulating layer, a piezoelectric layer provided on the lower electrode, and an upper electrode provided on a surface of the piezoelectric layer. Each of the piezoelectric elements includes an active part provided in an area facing the pressure generating chamber to be driven substantially, and an inactive part not to be driven even having the piezoelectric layer continued from the active part.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ink-jet recording head, in which the rigidity of the compartment wall is improved, pressure generating chambers can be arranged in a high density, and cross talk between the pressure generating chambers is reduced, and a manufacturing method of the same and an ink-jet recording apparatus.