Abstract: In a first aspect, there is a method of making a specimen with a predetermined wrinkle defect, the steps including orienting a composite material around a layup tool at a wrap angle to form a closed loop; and generating at least one wrinkle with a predetermined characteristic in a portion of the closed loop to form a specimen. The predetermined characteristic is at least one of the following: wrinkle location, an outward wrinkle, an inward wrinkle, a wrinkle width, a wrinkle height, and a wrinkle length. In another aspect, there is a method of determining allowable defects for a composite component.

Abstract: The present invention provides application of a self-healing material in 3D printing. In the present invention, a self-healing material is taken as a 3D printing material, and the material is intelligently detected and spontaneously healed by utilizing a self-healing function of the self-healing material, so that a potential damage to the self-healing material caused by generated micro-cracks can be prevented. Compared with molding conditions of a product, gentle and mild conditions are required for self-healing, and the overall performance of the product cannot be affected from beginning to end of a self-healing process, thereby reducing the maintenance cost of the product, prolonging the service life of the product, and increasing the utilization rate of resources.

Abstract: A method for printing an optical component, in particular an ophthalmic lens, by depositing droplets of printing ink side by side and one above the other in several consecutive printing steps by means of a print head, wherein the optical component is provided with an identifier indicating at least one lens parameter, wherein the identifier is structurally integrated into the optical component during at least one printing step. The present teachings further relate to a corresponding optical component.

Abstract: A tire vulcanizing mold includes an upper and lower pair of side molds having side shaping surfaces. Each of the side molds includes: a side mold main body including plural recesses, each being opened to corresponding one of the side shaping surfaces at spaced intervals; plural pieces, each of which is fitted into the recess; and clearances provided between the side mold main body and each of the pieces. Each of the recesses includes: an outer-side inner wall surface defining an outer side in a tire radial direction; an inner-side inner wall surface defining an inner side; a pair of radial inner wall surfaces that are located between the outer-side inner wall surface and the inner-side inner wall surface and define one side and the other side in the tire circumferential direction; and a curved surface that connects the outer-side inner wall surface and the radial inner wall surface.

Abstract: A belt drum device 1 for forming a belt 37 includes a drum base 2 rotatable around a drum rotational axis (2c) and belt support portions 3 arranged outside the drum base 2 and capable of extending and contracting. Each belt support portion 3 includes a first link plate 5 and a second link plate 6 both rotatable and each having an outer peripheral surface 11 around which the belt 37 is wound. The outer peripheral surface 11 in a contracted state includes a flat surface portion 16 extending straight in a drum axial direction on an outer-end side and an arc-shaped curved surface portion 17 curved toward the drum rotational axis (2c). The curved surface portions 17 of both link plates 5 and 6 in an expanded state are substantially continuous to form a continuous arc region 24 convex outwardly in a drum radial direction.

Abstract: Systems and methods for retreading a tire are disclosed. Embodiments include applying a layer of adhesive (e.g., Cushing gum) on the exterior of a prepared tire casing and a layer of pre-molded tread on the exterior of the adhesive. An inner electric heating pad is placed along the interior contour of the tire casing and/or an outer electric heating pad is placed along an exterior of the tread layer. The assembly is then cured by providing a force to the assembly while activating the heating pad(s) to cure the adhesive.

Abstract: This invention discloses a tire having enhanced wet traction and ice traction characteristics. These tires are comprised of a generally toroidal-shaped carcass with an outer circumferential tread, two spaced beads, at least one ply extending from bead to bead and sidewalls extending radially from and connecting said tread to said beads, wherein said tread is adapted to be ground-contacting, wherein the tread includes at least one circumferential groove which separates circumferential ribs, each circumferential groove having two sides and a base therebetween, and wherein the sides of each circumferential groove are comprised of a rubbery composition that includes silicate microflakes which are substantially aligned in an orientation which is parallel with the sides of the grooves.

Abstract: A sealing element of flexible foam which includes at least three sealing tape sections which are arranged next to each other in a functional direction of the sealing element. At least one first barrier layer section and at least one second barrier layer section are each accommodated between two adjacent sealing tape sections. The barrier layer sections connect the adjacent sealing tape sections to each other. The first barrier layer section forms a loop in an area of the bottom surface of the sealing element and the second barrier layer section forms a loop in an area of the top surface of the sealing element.

Abstract: The invention is directed to composite material panels, comprising insulating layers comprising a solid open-cell foam panel, which may comprise at least one internal void therein, and wherein one or more surfaces of the panel are provided with an air-tight sealing coating.

Abstract: A composite article is provided for use as a heat spreader, a cooling element or as part of the heating system for a wide variety of items. The composite article can include at least one sheet of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite or graphitized polymer. A protective coating may be aligned or adhered with a surface of the sheet. The article may also include at least on of a fiber reinforced polymer, a fiber weave or fiber mat or combinations thereof, aligned with at least one of the first surface of the sheet or a second surface of the sheet. The composite article can include a plurality of strips of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite, of graphitized polymer or combinations thereof, which are woven together and/or it can include cut outs, slits or other perforations to provide flexibility, stretchability, and breathability.

Abstract: The present disclosure proposes a method for manufacturing an electronic apparatus and a corresponding electronic apparatus. The method comprises: removing a back film in a first region of a flexible substrate; and bending the flexible substrate in the first region to form an electronic apparatus having a bending portion. The electronic apparatus comprises: a flexible substrate having a bending portion in a first region thereof; and a back film bonded to a region of a back surface of the flexible substrate except for the first region.

Abstract: The antifouling film includes a polymer layer that includes on a surface thereof an uneven structure provided with multiple projections at a pitch not longer than a wavelength of visible light. The polymer layer has a proportion of the number of fluorine atoms relative to the sum of the numbers of carbon atoms, nitrogen atoms, oxygen atoms, and fluorine atoms of 33 atom % or more on the surface of the uneven structure. The polymer layer has at least one local maximum of the proportion of the number of nitrogen atoms relative to the sum of the numbers of carbon atoms, nitrogen atoms, oxygen atoms, and fluorine atoms in a region 5 to 90 nm deep from the surface of the uneven structure. The local maximum is 0.3 atom % or more greater than the average value in a region 90 to 120 nm deep from the surface of the uneven structure.

Abstract: A splash resistant multi-layered structure is provided. The structure includes a specific arrangement of layers of material and a plurality of three-dimensional spacers that helps prevent penetration through the structure by a fluid that contacts an outer surface of the structure due to a state of forced separation that exists between two adjacent layers of the structure due to the presence of the plurality of three-dimensional spacers positioned between the layers. The plurality of three-dimensional spacers can be positioned on one of the adjacent layers of the structure such that a distance at least as large as the maximum height of the plurality of three-dimensional spacers separates the two layers from each other and can be present on a layer of material in a continuous or discontinuous pattern or can be present on a layer of material in a random fashion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a synthetic leather for a steering wheel cover of a vehicle, and a method for preparing the same. The synthetic leather including a fiber base layer (101) including a microfiber nonwoven fabric, an urethane porous layer (102) formed on the fiber base layer, a polyurethane resin skin layer (104) formed on the urethane porous layer, and prepared by polymerizing an isocyanate compound and a polyol compound including polycarbonate-based polyol, fluorine-based polyol and ester-based polyol, and an adhesive layer (103) for adhering the urethane porous layer and the skin layer.

Abstract: A mesh material for fabricating hunting blinds, tents, and other similar flexible structures. The material is durable, water-resistant, and partially light-transmissive such that persons or objects inside or behind the structures are not easily seen from outside the structures. The material is also semi-permeable to air flow for ventilation purposes. The mesh material is fabricated from an interwoven polyester fabric that is coated with acrylic and a mixture of silicone and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Patterns and/or colors are printed on both sides of the fabric with a heat transfer paper printing process to provide a desired level of light transmissivity.

Abstract: A thermal transfer sheet including a dye layer and a transfer layer on a substrate. The transfer layer has a protective layer and an adhesive layer containing two or more resin components. One of the resin components is a copolymer of a reactive ultraviolet absorbing agent and an acrylic monomer. In the copolymer, the copolymerization ratio of the reactive ultraviolet absorbing agent is in the range of 10% or more and 50% or less on a molar ratio basis and the copolymerization ratio of the acrylic monomers is in the range of 50% or more and 90% or less on a molar ratio basis. The content of the copolymer of the reactive ultraviolet absorbing agent and the acrylic monomer is specified in the range of 50% by mass or more and 90% by mass or less on the basis of the total mass of the adhesive layer.

Abstract: Corrosion on industrial infrastructures can be prevented or arrested using a multi-stage system and method having an optional epoxy primer, a thermoplastic layer, a self-amalgamating water-cure wrap, and a top coat of epoxy. The resulting impervious barrier resists corrosion and withstands abuse from the elements.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an interlayer film for a laminated glass which includes two or more resin layers laminated together and which has excellent deaeration properties in the manufacturing process of a laminated glass and prevents ghosting. The present invention also aims to provide a laminated glass comprising the interlayer film for a laminated glass. The present invention relates to an interlayer film for a laminated glass which includes two or more resin layers laminated together and has many minute recesses and many minute protrusions on at least one surface thereof. The recesses have a groove shape with a continuous bottom. The recesses are formed in a regular manner, and recesses adjacent to each other being parallel. Recesses adjacent to each other are spaced less than 750 ?m.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a window assembly adapted to be installed within the front opening of the vehicle frame. The window assembly includes an inner transparent sheet, an outer transparent sheet, and an interlayer of polymer disposed between the inner transparent sheet and the outer transparent sheet. The interlayer is configured wherein a first portion of the interlayer has a first variable thickness profile and wherein a second portion of the interlayer has a second variable thickness profile, with the first portion of the interlayer distinct from the second portion of the interlayer. The system also includes a front-facing camera positioned within the vehicle for receiving light transmissions from an object located outside the vehicle through the first portion. The system may also include a head up display—associated with the second portion of the interlayer.

Abstract: A formed body includes a base material, an adhesive layer, and a cellulose acylate film. The base material is formed of a thermoplastic resin and is in the form of a transparent sheet. The adhesive layer bonds the base material and the cellulose acylate film. The cellulose acylate film has a thickness in a range of 15 ?m or more and 100 ?m or less, and is formed of cellulose acylate including an ester oligomer or a sugar ester derivative.

Abstract: A method for repairing damage caused to a curved composite-material panel may include removal of a sector including through-thickness damage, installation of a patch performed from an exterior side of the panel, buildup of the void caused by removal of the sector, and installation of one or more composite repair plies.

Abstract: A method for preparing a nanoporous membrane includes alternatively repeating, on the surface of a porous substrate, the laminating of a hydrophilic homopolymer and the laminating of an amphiphilic block or graft copolymer to provide a polymer multilayer film in which the alternative laminate of the hydrophilic homopolymer and the amphiphilic block or graft copolymer is formed. The polymer multilayer film is annealed to form a microphase separated polymeric membrane. The laminating of a hydrophilic homopolymer and the laminating of a supramolecular structure compound are alternatively repeated, on the surface of the polymeric membrane, to form the alternative laminate of the hydrophilic homopolymer and the supramolecular structure compound.

Abstract: This disclosure provides new heat sealable, barrier laminate packaging structures used for beverage component pouches or cartridges, including new structures and chemical compositions of the pouch made to contain the beverage base, component, or component concentrate. These structures and compositions used for heat sealable, barrier laminate packaging balance good heat sealability with improved performance for flavor scalping, oxygen permeability, and/or undesirable moisture ingress or egress, which affect the stability and useful life of the pouch or cartridge and its contents.

Abstract: A selective transfer roll stamp is provided which rotates on a source substrate to selectively transfer elements arranged on the source substrate. The selective transfer roller stamp includes: a roller unit rotating about an axis of rotation and including projecting portions protruding in a radial direction and recessed portions formed between neighboring projecting portions; and an adhesive layer formed on the outer circumferential surface of the roller unit and coming into contact with the elements, wherein the outer circumferential surface of the adhesive layer is made flat in a circumferential direction.

Abstract: A sign support includes a mounting bracket and a sign holder. The mounting bracket selectively engages an associated fixture. The sign holder has a mounting bracket engaging member and a sign holding member that engages and holds a sign. An adhesive fastens the mounting bracket engaging member to the mounting bracket. The adhesive is an upstream adhesive such that the user receives the mounting bracket already bonded to the sign holder.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a provision unit configured to provide a screen via which a plurality of condition items indicating features of a three-dimensional object can be specified, a reception unit configured to receive, via the screen, a specification of a condition item indicating an feature of an object desired to be molded by a user, and a determination unit configured to determine settings to be used for molding of the object desired to be molded by the user, based on the received specification of the condition item, wherein the settings to be used for the molding determined by the determination unit include molding settings for molding specified with respect to a molding apparatus.

Abstract: A print assembly for use in an additive manufacturing system to print three-dimensional parts, which includes a coarse positioner, a fine positioner, and a liquefier assembly, where a portion of the liquefier assembly is operably mounted to the fine positioner such that the fine positioner is configured to move the portion of the liquefier assembly relative to the coarse positioner.

Abstract: Ink-based digital printing systems useful for ink printing include a photoreceptor layer configured to receive a layer of liquid immersion fluid. The liquid immersion fluid includes dampening fluid, dispersed gas particles, and charge directors that impart charge to the solid particles. The photoreceptor surface is charged to a uniform potential, and selectively discharged using an ROS according to image data to form an electrostatic latent image. The charged liquid immersion fluid adheres to portions of the photoreceptor surface according to the electrostatic latent image to form a fountain solution image. The fluid portion of the fountain solution image can be partially transferred to an imaging member and/or transfer member to form a dampening fluid image, either or both of which may be electrically biased. The dampening fluid image is inked on the transfer member, and the resulting ink image transferred to a print substrate.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to application of a coating fluid. Examples include an apparatus including a first coating applicator to apply a coating fluid to a plurality of first rollers; a first transfer roller in contact with the plurality of first rollers to receive coating fluid; and a media path to apply coating fluid from the first transfer roller to a first side of a media, wherein the plurality of first rollers are shorter than the first transfer roller and are individually movable along its longitudinal axes such that they may positioned to apply a variable width of coating fluid onto the first transfer roller.

Abstract: A conveyance device includes a conveyor to convey a conveyed object, a head unit to perform an operation on the conveyed object being conveyed at a first conveyance speed, a sensor to acquire data of the conveyed object, a gauge to output a measured travel amount of the conveyed object, and a processor. The processor includes a calculator to calculate a detection result including at least one of a position, a speed of travel, and a calculated travel amount of the conveyed object based on the data acquired by the sensor; and an adjusting unit to adjust a timing of acquisition of the data acquired while the conveyed object is conveyed at the first conveyance speed, based on the detection result and the measured travel amount of the conveyed object being conveyed at a second conveyance speed lower than the first conveyance speed.

Abstract: A printer includes a print head to print by ejecting drops of a printing fluid;, a memory to store a correction measure, the correction measure to modify printing a pattern to compensate for decel, and a processor. The processor analyzes print data for a pattern that, when printed using the print head, triggers decel, controls the print head to eject drops of the printing fluid in accordance with the print data, when the analysis indicates that the pattern to be printed triggers decel, applies the correction measure upon printing the pattern, and, when the analysis indicates that the pattern to be printed does not trigger decel, does not apply the correction measure upon printing the pattern.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid discharge apparatus including: a liquid discharge head having a nozzle surface; a carriage; a carriage mover; a conveyor conveying a medium in a conveyance direction; a velocity sensor; a distance sensor; and a controller. The controller makes a determination regarding the velocity of the carriage based on output of the velocity sensor, and makes a determination regarding the distance between the medium and the nozzle surface based on output of the distance sensor. In a case that that the controller determines that the velocity is less than a predetermined velocity and that the distance is less than a predetermined distance, the controller interrupts recording performed by the liquid discharge head.

Abstract: A number of methods may be utilized to correct for the first drop dissimilarity in drop-on-demand inkjet devices. Various collection processes, mass calculations and timing manipulation may be utilized to correct the first drop dissimilarity problem.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus configured to generate, based on image data corresponding to a printing image, print data for causing a printer to execute printing includes an input unit (input device, display device) configured to receive, for each of the first ink and the second ink, an ink discharge correction volume for correcting an ink volume discharged from predetermined nozzles among a plurality of first nozzles and a plurality of second nozzles, and a print data generating unit (printer driver) configured to generate the print data based on the image data and the ink discharge correction volume input.

Abstract: A first wiring supplies a first driving signal to one end of a first piezoelectric elements; a second wiring supplies a first voltage to the other end of the first piezoelectric element to allow the first voltage to maintain the other end of the first piezoelectric element to a common electric potential; a third wiring supplies a second driving signal to one end of a second piezoelectric elements; and a fourth wiring supplies a second signal to the other end of the second piezoelectric element to allow the second signal to maintain the other end of the second piezoelectric element to the common electric potential. The second wiring is arranged between the first wiring and the fourth wiring, the fourth wiring is arranged between the second wiring and the third wiring, and the second wiring and the fourth wiring are arranged between the first wiring and the third wiring.

Abstract: A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a drive circuit in which a first voltage signal is output from an output terminal, a piezoelectric element that includes a first electrode to which the first voltage signal is supplied and a second electrode to which a second voltage signal is supplied, and a first switch element that is electrically connected to the output terminal and the first electrode. The liquid ejecting apparatus has a first mode in which a voltage value of the second voltage signal is controlled to be a first voltage, and a second mode in which the voltage value of the second voltage signal is controlled to be a second voltage lower than the first voltage, a voltage value of the first voltage signal is controlled to approximate the voltage value of the second voltage signal, and the first switch element is controlled to be turned on.

Abstract: A liquid discharge apparatus includes a case receiving a cartridge, a tank, a head, and a controller to: when the cartridge is installed in the case, calculate an outflow amount Qc based on heights Hc, Hs and flow path resistances; read the amounts Vc, Vs from a memory; subtract the outflow amount Qc from the read liquid amount Vc to calculate new liquid amount Vc; add the outflow amount Qc to the read liquid amount Vs to calculate new liquid amount Vs; store the calculated liquid amounts Vc, Vs in the memory; after a time period from at the time the calculated liquid amounts Vc, Vs stored elapses, again calculate the outflow amount Qc and the liquid amounts Vc, Vs and store the calculated liquid amounts Vc, Vs in the memory.

Abstract: A circuit or a droplet deposition apparatus, the circuit configured to generate a drive waveform having a drive pulse, a first non-ejection pulse and a second non-ejection pulse, and wherein the first non-ejection pulse is inverted with respect to the second non-ejection pulse.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a liquid droplet ejection head and a liquid droplet ejection apparatus in which viscosity resistance of a liquid to be ejected is reduced on an ejection side of a nozzle to prevent pointed-end ejection and to improve accuracy of an ejection angle. This object is achieved by the following. That is, a channel 28 having a volume to be changed by a pressure generation element and a nozzle 23 communicating with the channel 28 are included. The inside of the nozzle 23 has a conical portion 23a with a diameter becoming gradually smaller toward an outside, and a cylindrical portion 23b continuous with the conical portion 23a and communicating with the outside. A connecting part of the conical portion 23a to the cylindrical portion 23b has the same opening cross-sectional shape as a connecting part of the cylindrical portion 23b to the conical portion 23a.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid discharge head including: a channel substrate including a pressure chamber; a support substrate having a through hole; a piezoelectric element disposed between the channel substrate and the support substrate in a thickness direction of the channel substrate; a drive section disposed on a surface of the support substrate on a side opposite to the piezoelectric element; a trace passing through the through hole of the support substrate, extending on the support substrate toward the drive section, and connected to the piezoelectric element and the drive section; and a reservoir member including a channel communicating with the pressure chamber, and joined to the surface of the support substrate with adhesive. A protrusion or a recess is provided on the surface of the support substrate on the side opposite to the piezoelectric element at a position between the trace and the channel.

Abstract: A liquid ejection device is disclosed. One device includes a liquid supply member defining a liquid supply channel that is in communication with a common liquid chamber via an outlet of the liquid supply channel. The outlet and the common liquid chamber extend along a longitudinal direction respectively. The liquid supply member includes a plurality of ribs located within the liquid supply channel, the plurality of ribs are disposed side by side in the longitudinal direction. The plurality of ribs includes a first rib, a second rib and a third rib. A distance from the first rib to the third rib in the longitudinal direction is smaller than a distance from the first rib to the second rib in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A bonded substrate includes a first substrate, a second substrate bonded to the first substrate with adhesive applied to the second substrate, and a checking structure disposed on the first substrate and facing the second substrate. The checking structure includes a bonding surface portion to be adhered to the second substrate with the adhesive and an insufficiency detection surface to detect insufficient adhesion, a height of the insufficiency detection surface being lower than a height of the bonding surface portion. The adhesive does not contact the insufficiency detection surface when an adhesion state of the bonding surface portion to the second substrate with the adhesive is insufficient, and the adhesive contacts the insufficiency detection surface when the adhesion state of the bonding surface portion to the second substrate with the adhesive is sufficient.

Abstract: A liquid ejection head includes: nozzles; a channel member including a plurality of pressure chambers each in communication with a corresponding one of the nozzles; and a plurality of piezoelectric elements corresponding to the pressure chambers. Each piezoelectric element includes: a vibrating film covering the corresponding pressure chamber; a piezoelectric film positioned opposite to the pressure chamber with respect to the vibrating film; a first electrode interposed between the vibrating film and the piezoelectric film; and a second electrode having compressive stress and positioned opposite to the vibrating film with respect to the piezoelectric film. The piezoelectric film has a ratio of (001) orientation to (100) orientation that is equal to or greater than 50%. The vibrating film and the piezoelectric film are deflected convexly toward the corresponding pressure chamber while no potential difference is produced between the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract: A liquid ejection head is equipped with a substrate having therethrough a supply path to be supplied with a liquid, a top plate placed opposite to the substrate, having an ejection orifice for ejecting the liquid and constituting, between the top plate and the substrate, a flow path communicated with the supply path and the ejection orifice and a columnar member extending from the top plate to the inside of the supply path through the flow path. An end surface of the columnar member positioned in the supply path is tilted relative to the top plate in a direction away from the ejection orifice.

Abstract: To manufacture a liquid ejection head, a film having a lower surface free energy than a surface free energy of a substrate is first formed on an inner face of a liquid supply port. Next, a dry film to be a flow path forming member is attached to cover the surface of the substrate, and then a member to be an ejection orifice forming member is provided on the surface of the dry film.

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus includes a recording head, a waste ink tray, an ink inflow section, an ink detecting section, and a controller. The recording head ejects ink. The waste ink tray recovers the ink. The ink inflow section is located on the waste ink tray. The ink flows into the ink inflow section. The ink detecting section outputs a detection signal indicating whether there is the ink or not. The ink inflow section has a first inflow opening and a second inflow opening. The second inflow opening is located at a position higher than a position of the first inflow opening. The ink detecting section detects whether or not the ink has flown into the second inflow opening. The controller, upon receiving the detection signal, detects that the first inflow opening is clogged.

Abstract: Provided is a recording head recovery system, which includes a recording head and a wiper. The recording head includes an ink ejection surface provided with an ink ejection region in which ink ejection ports are formed. The recording head is disposed on a wiping direction upstream side of the ink ejection region, and a cleaning liquid supply region in which cleaning liquid supply ports for supplying cleaning liquid are formed. A height position of a lower end part of the wiper when passing the cleaning liquid supply region is lower than a height position of the lower end part of the wiper when wiping the ink ejection region.

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus includes a recording head, a detection section, and a determination section. The recording head includes nozzles that eject ink onto a recording medium. The detection section detects ejection failure in a nozzle among the nozzles. The determination section determines a direction of the recording medium to be fed to the recording head based on a result of detection by the detection section and an image formed on the recording medium.

Abstract: An ink-jet printer includes a conveyor, a carriage, a recording head, an ink receiver, a command receiver, and a controller. The controller executes: determining an ink amount that the recording head should discharge to the ink receiver; executing a flushing process that moves the carriage to an area facing the ink receiver and causes each of a plurality of nozzles to discharge ink of the determined ink amount; and based on the flushing process having finished, executing a recording process. The controller, based on the determined ink amount being less than a first threshold value, causes the recording head to discharge ink of the determined ink amount in ? times of the flushing processes, and based on the determined ink amount being the first threshold value or more, causes the recording head to discharge ink of the determined ink amount dispersed in ? (?>?) times of the flushing processes.

Abstract: A liquid jetting apparatus includes a casing, a tank formed with a liquid storage chamber which stores liquid, an inlet which allows the liquid to be poured into the liquid storage chamber, and a liquid outflow channel which allows the liquid to flow out from the liquid storage chamber, a conveying mechanism which conveys a recording medium along a conveying path extending in a front-rear direction, a carriage which moves in a left-right direction, and a head mounted on the carriage and having a nozzle which jets the liquid onto the recording medium conveyed by the conveying mechanism. The tank, the conveying path, and the carriage are arranged inside the casing, the tank is arranged outside the conveying path in the left-right direction, and at least a part of the tank is arranged inside both ends of a movement area of the carriage in the left-right direction.