Abstract: According to an example, a heating device comprises a plurality of light emitting arrays to emit a respective irradiance associated with a calibration profile and a power source electrically connected to the plurality of light emitting arrays, wherein the irradiances emitted by the plurality of light emitting arrays result in a substantially spatially uniform irradiance towards a target surface.

Abstract: A method of operating an apparatus for the layerwise manufacture of 3D objects. The method includes two or more operational cycles of a warm up phase, starting from ambient, followed by a build phase and a cooling phase. The warm up phase and the build phase each include a layer cycle of: (a) dosing build material to the work surface; (b) distributing a portion of the dosed amount over a build area; (c) heating the dosed amount; and (d) monitoring a temperature of the build material to determine a thermal state. The build phase includes melting layer-specific regions. These steps are repeated until the warm up and build phases are completed. A property of the subsequent warm up phases is determined such that the duration of a subsequent warm up phase is shorter than the duration of a preceding warm up phase.

Abstract: A method of operating an apparatus for the layerwise manufacture of 3D objects. The method includes a warm up phase followed by a build phase. The phases each include a cycle of (a) dosing an amount of build material from a dosing device; (b) pushing a portion of the dosed amount across a build area into a receiving chamber; (c) heating the dosed amount at one or both of (a) and (b); repeating (a) to (c) until each phase is complete. During the build phase, at step (b) a layer is formed over the build area and, at step (c), build material within a layer-specific region is selectively melted. Over a given duration of time, an aggregate volume of build material pushed into the receiving chamber during the warm up phase is larger than an aggregate volume of build material pushed into the receiving chamber during the build phase.

Abstract: In a method of controlling a lithography-based additive manufacturing device capable of manufacturing a three-dimensional component from a plurality of volume elements, a check is made to determine whether the volume elements are entirely within the three-dimensional virtual model by identifying at least first and second boundary points of the volume element or virtual model in x-y planes spaced apart in the z-direction, and the volume element in question is provided for the manufacturing process only if it is within the model with respect to the first and second boundary points.

Abstract: An example system includes a simulation engine to determine a plurality of thermal states that will be experienced by powder at a voxel of a three-dimensional print volume as a result of printing a particular build. Each thermal state corresponds to a time during the printing or cooling from the printing. The system includes a stress engine to calculate a stress to the powder at the voxel based on the plurality of thermal states. The system includes a degradation engine to determine an amount of degradation of the powder at the voxel based on the stress.

Abstract: A process of constructing an air tight and water tight seam, comprising cutting a sheet of selected material into two or more panels, sealing the panels at respective selected edges using an ultrasonic machine to form a seam, overlaying the seam with a tape made of the same selected material, and sealing the tape and seam using a radio frequency (RF) welding machine.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to manufacturing a balloon envelope for use in a stratospheric balloon system. For instance, a stream of polyethylene mixture is extruded through an extruder in order to orient molecules of polymer chains of polyethylene and to provide an oriented film. The oriented film is passed through an electron beam and thereby crosslinking the polymer chains to provide a cross-linked film. The cross-linked film is heat sealed to form the balloon envelope.

Abstract: A needle apparatus for making a pinning hole in a composite material, the apparatus having a needle with a longitudinal axis, a collar fixed about the needle, a motor having an axis of rotation, and being fixed to the needle such that the needle can be rotated by the motor, the motor and the collar being situated within a motor housing, the motor housing having a first bush, and a second bush, wherein the collar is positioned between the first bush and second bush so as to prevent the needle from moving away from or towards the motor, but allow the needle to rotate freely around its longitudinal axis, wherein each needle apparatus further comprises a linear actuator connected to the motor such that the motor can be moved along the axis of rotation of the motor by the linear actuator.

Abstract: An ultrasonic welding system and method for making welds on a strip made of polymeric material. The system includes a supporting structure, N welding equipment mounted thereon, and a processor. Each N welding equipment includes a pair of welding heads made of a sonotrode, including a sonotrode welding surface, and an anvil, including an anvil welding surface. One of the two welding heads is movable with respect to the other between a non-operating position and a welding position. A control member is operatively associated with the sonotrode and configured to vibrate the sonotrode at a nominal ultrasonic vibration frequency and to detect a current value of the vibration frequency. A vibration sensor is mounted on the movable welding head. The processor monitors the alignment condition between the sonotrode welding surface and the anvil welding surface by cooperating with the control member and with the vibration sensor.

Abstract: The reinforcing material comprises a unidirectional reinforcing web (2) formed of one or a plurality of carbon yarns (3), associated on at least one of its faces, preferably on each of its faces, with a porous polymeric layer (4, 5), the polymeric portion of the reinforcing material representing from 0.5% to 10% of its total weight and preferably from 2% to 6% of its total weight, characterized in that said carbon yarns (3) are individually twisted having a twist from 3 turns/m to 15 turns/m, preferably from 6 turns/m to 12 turns/m, and comprise at least one S-twist yarn and at least one Z-twist yarn, from a selection according to claim 1.

Abstract: In a first aspect of the invention there is provided a method of making a wind turbine component, the method comprising supporting a layup (14) of fibrous reinforcing material in a mould (12); providing a supply of resin (16); providing a supply of hardener (20) comprising at least a first hardener (20a) and a second hardener (20b), the second hardener being faster than the first hardener; mixing resin with the first and/or second hardener to create a resin mixture (24); supplying the resin mixture (24) to the layup (14) during an infusion process; monitoring one or more process parameters of the infusion process; and controlling the speed of the hardener (20) by varying the relative proportions of the first and second hardeners (20a, 20b) in the resin mixture (24) during the course of the infusion process in dependence upon the one or more process parameters.

Abstract: A structural member (10) comprising: (i) a pultruded secondary member (14) including a first surface and an opposing second surface: and (ii) a molded carrier (12) overmolded onto at least one of the first and second surface of the pultruded secondary member, the molded carrier including a plurality of ribs (16); wherein the secondary member and the carrier are dissimilar materials.

Abstract: A breather used for vacuum bag compaction of a composite laminate part is semi-permanently installed on a compaction tool. The breather is a channel member having an internal passageway that routes air and volatiles from the vacuum bag to a vacuum port in the tool.

Abstract: A bead-forming system for forming a tire bead may include the following: a housing, a first bead former configured to facilitate the formation of the tire bead, and a base secured to the first bead former, where the first bead former includes a bead-receiving surface that is rotatable relative to the base. The base may be adjustable such that the first bead former is movable from a first position to a second position. The first position may be on a first side of the housing, and the second position may be on a second side of the housing. A second bead former may be located in the second position when the first bead former is located in the first position, where the second bead former is located in the first position when the first bead former is located in the second position.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for apparel assembly using three-dimensional printing directly onto fabric apparel materials. Disclosed is a method and system for direct three-dimensional printing and assembly of an article of apparel, including designing a three-dimensional pattern for printing, positioning at least a portion of the article on a tray in a three-dimensional printing system, the portion being positioned substantially flat on the tray, printing a three-dimensional material directly onto the article using the designed pattern, curing the printed material, and removing the article from the three-dimensional printing system.

Abstract: A damage evaluation device for a press-forming die includes: evaluation dies installed in a pressing device configured to press-form a metal material; and an observation device configured to observe damage behavior of a die steel material and surface coating constituting the evaluation dies. The evaluation dies include: a perforating unit configured to form a hole in the metal material; a first shearing unit configured to shear the metal material in which the hole is formed into a predetermined metal component shape; and a second shearing unit configured to separate a metal component from the metal material, and dies of the perforating unit, the first shearing unit and the second shearing unit are formed of the die steel material and have a structure that enables replacement with another die made of predetermined material and applied with predetermined surface coating treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding apparatus for folding a carton blank not belonging to the folding apparatus. The folding apparatus comprises a folding die unit and a folding head unit. According to the invention, the folding die unit comprises two folding die sub-units, each having a substantially U-shaped frame. A plurality of folding tools are disposed on each frame. Furthermore, a base leg of the U-shape of each folding die sub-unit is attached to a separate vertical beam so as to be movable up and down in the height direction. The two U-shaped frames are disposed with the openings of the respective U-shapes facing each other.

Abstract: A stamping apparatus configured to stamp a material configured as a flat paper or cardboard web, the stamping apparatus including a machine frame; an upper part including at least one upper stamping tool configured as a male die; and a lower part including at least one lower stamping tool configured as a female die wherein the upper part is arranged movable in a linear manner relative to the machine frame, wherein the lower part is fixed at the machine frame, wherein an intermediary space is provided between the male die and the female die, wherein the material to be stamped is movable through the intermediary space in a direction perpendicular to a direction of a relative movement between the upper part and the lower part, wherein the material to be stamped is stampable by the relative movement between the upper part and the lower part.

Abstract: A carbon fiber reinforced plastic includes: a base portion including a plurality of stacked carbon fiber layers including carbon fibers arranged at least in a single direction; a resin with which the base portion is impregnated; and a carbon yarn, in which the carbon yarn penetrates the plurality of carbon fiber layers.

Abstract: A sustainable nonwoven fabric having at least one spunbond layer 30 comprising biodegradable polymer fibres of polylactic acid or a derivative thereof and a biodegradable binder and optionally including an antimicrobial agent within the binder. One or more additional layers (30, 32) of blended plant-derived fibres and/or biodegradable polymer fibres are included in the fabric which are laminated together.

Abstract: A multilayer material includes n base units with n being a natural, non-zero integer, a base unit including a laminate having in order: a cross-linked silicone resin layer having expandable graphite particles from a temperature greater than a cross-linking temperature of the resin, and an impregnated silica or alumina fabric or knit layer, the fabric or knit being provided with gaps, all impregnated with a cross-linked silicone resin, having expandable graphite particles from a temperature greater than a cross-linking temperature of the resin. The number n of base units is between 1 and 5 inclusive. The nth base unit being covered with another cross-linked silicone resin layer, also having expandable graphite particles from a temperature greater than a cross-linking temperature of the resin, to form a laminate with an alternating resin layer and a fabric or knit layer.

Abstract: A metal can include a metallic substrate and an alloy coating. The alloy coating may have a higher entropy than the entropy of the metallic substrate. The alloy coating may coat an external surface of the metallic substrate. The metal coated by the higher entropy alloy on an external surface of the metallic substrate may serve to increase resistance of the metal to hydrogen-induced cracking in a downhole environment.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a laminate that is excellent in adhesion between a copper foil and a resin film while using a polyvinyl acetal resin having low reactivity with the copper foil. This method includes the steps of providing a copper foil having a treated surface having a developed interfacial area ratio Sdr of 0.50% or more and 9.00% or less and a root mean square height Sq of 0.010 ?m or more and 0.200 ?m or less on at least one side, and attaching or forming a polyvinyl acetal resin film on the treated surface of the copper foil to form a laminate. The Sdr and Sq are values measured in accordance with ISO 25178 under conditions in which a cutoff wavelength of an S-filter is 0.55 ?m, and a cutoff wavelength of an L-filter is 10 ?m.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing electrochromic windows are described. An electrochromic device is fabricated to substantially cover a glass sheet, for example float glass, and a cutting pattern is defined based on one or more low-defectivity areas in the device from which one or more electrochromic panes are cut. Laser scribes and/or bus bars may be added prior to cutting the panes or after. Edge deletion can also be performed prior to or after cutting the electrochromic panes from the glass sheet. Insulated glass units (IGUs) are fabricated from the electrochromic panes and optionally one or more of the panes of the IGU are strengthened.

Abstract: A laminated glazing of a vehicle includes a first extra clear glass sheet (exterior glazing), a lamination interlayer and a second glass sheet (interior glazing) with a through-hole in this second sheet including a mineral piece.

Abstract: A laminated glazing, and an associated method and use, including a first and a second glass panels laminated together by an interlayer assembly. The interlayer assembly includes a multi-layered acoustic thermoplastic interlayer. The interlayer assembly further includes a thermoplastic layer with low acoustic performances and placed between the multi-layered acoustic thermoplastic interlayer and the first or the second glass panel. The light transmission of the multi-layered acoustic thermoplastic interlayer (TLc) equals to, or is higher, than 50% of the light transmission of the thermoplastic layer (TLd).

Abstract: Provided is an anti-slip pad with high coefficient of static friction, comprising a surface layer and a foamed inner layer, and having a coefficient of static friction of 0.58 to 1.4, which is determined by standard method ASTM D1894; and the anti-slip pad with high coefficient of static friction is prepared by injecting and molding a supercritical fluid blend obtained from a polymer material and a supercritical fluid; wherein the polymer material comprises a thermoplastic ether ester elastomer, a thermoplastic polyurethane or a combination thereof; the polymer material has elongation at break of 300% or more; the thermoplastic ether ester elastomer has a melt flow index at 230° C. of 20 g/10 min or less and Shore D hardness of 30D to 45D; and the thermoplastic polyurethane has a melt flow index at 205° C. of 25 g/10 min or less and Shore A hardness of 60A to 95A.

Abstract: A system and method to be used to close an opening. In particular, the system may include a kit that seals the opening around a window air conditioning unit which is mounted in a window. The system includes a left side panel which may be placed in a first opening between a side of the air conditioner and a left side jamb of the window. The system further includes a right side panel which may be placed in a second opening between a right side of the air conditioner and a right side jamb of the window. The system also has a top panel which may be placed in the opening between the left side jamb and the right side jamb on the top of the unit. The top panel also includes a first side flap, a second side flap, and a central flap which extend down and over an upper section of the side panels and seal the opening around the unit.

Abstract: A polyolefin film for an aluminum plastic film and an aluminum plastic film structure are provided. The polyolefin film includes a laminating film, a middle film, and a heat-sealed film. The middle film is disposed between the laminating film and the heat-sealed film. A lamination temperature of the laminating film ranges from 70° C. to 100° C. A material forming the laminating film is a first polyolefin material. The first polyolefin material has a modified group, and a structure of the modified group contains maleic anhydride. A material forming the middle film includes: 50 phr to 90 phr of a propylene block copolymer, 5 phr to 30 phr of an ethylene elastomer, and 5 phr to 20 phr of a propylene random copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a consumer product comprising a laminate packaging comprising an outer oriented multilayer film comprising a polyolefin-based polymer; an inner multilayer film comprising a polyolefin-based polymer; and a composition comprising 0.2% to 1.2% by weight of a perfume; wherein the outer and the inner layers are made of the same polyolefin-based polymer, which is ethylene based polymer or propylene based polymer; and wherein the composition is packaged inside the laminate packaging.

Abstract: A barrier film including a substrate film containing a polyolefin, in which when both surfaces of the barrier film are analyzed with a fluorescent X-ray analyzer, a value obtained by dividing a sum of fluorescent X-ray intensities of chlorine detected from the both surfaces by a thickness of the substrate film (the sum of fluorescent X-ray intensities of chlorine/the thickness of the substrate film) is 0.015 kcps/?m or less.

Abstract: A multilayer film includes a layer that includes a 4-methyl-1-pentene-based polymer, and a layer that includes a polyolefin. The layer that includes a 4-methyl-1-pentene-based polymer and the layer that includes a polyolefin contact each other at at least a portion thereof, the inter-layer adhesion strength between the layer that includes a 4-methyl-1-pentene-based polymer and the layer that includes a polyolefin is 0.5 N/15 mm or more, and a heat-seal strength of from 3 N/15 mm to 15 N/15 mm is exhibited in a case in which two of the layers that include a polyolefin are brought into contact with each other and heat-sealed at 120° C.

Abstract: This polypropylene film has a polypropylene-based resin as a main component, and is configured such that the value (strength X) obtained by multiplying the film thickness by the F5 value in a direction perpendicular to the principal orientation axis is 400 N/m or more and 2000 N/m or less. As measured by thermomechanical analysis (TMA), when: the thermal shrinkage (%) at 100° C. in a direction perpendicular to the principal orientation axis is SMD, 100° C.; the thermal shrinkage at 130° C. in a direction perpendicular to the principal orientation axis is SMD, 130° C.; the thermal shrinkage at 100° C. in the principal orientation axis direction is STD, 100° C.; and the thermal shrinkage at 130° C. in the principal orientation axis direction is STD, 130° C., the propropylene film satisfies |SMD, 100° C.?SMD, 130° C.|?2.00 and |STD, 100° C.?STD, 130° C.|?2.50.

Abstract: A multi-layer membrane with fire-resistant properties having improved thermal stability and shelf-life is provided. The multi-layer membrane 10 has at least a water resistant polymeric layer 12 bonded to a fire resistant component 13. The fire resistant component 13 has a first fire retardant coating 16 bonded to a carrier layer 14. The fire resistant component may further include a second fire retardant coating 28 bonded to a surface of the carrier layer opposite to the first fire retardant coating. The first and second fire retardant coatings comprise a filler 24, 30 mixed with a carrier 26, 32. The membrane may include a back bonding layer 36 bonded to the bottommost layer thereof to adhesively secure to a structural support structure such as a roof. A release liner 42 may be releasably secured to the back bonding layer. Additional layers may be included to provide for further support and/or additional functional properties to the membrane.

Abstract: In various examples, the subject matter of this disclosure relates to a wear layer for flooring applications and related methods of manufacture. The wear layer can include a PVC resin and a stabilizer comprising CaZn mixed with the PVC resin. The wear layer can have a Shore D hardness of at least about 72 and/or a modulus of elasticity of at least about 1600 MPa. The wear layer can be characterized by an absence of plasticizer (e.g., adipates, phthalates (e.g., diisononyl phthalate or DINP), terephthalates (e.g., dioctyl terephthalate or DOTP), or 1,2-Cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid diisononyl ester (DINCH)) and tin-based stabilizer.

Abstract: An embossing apparatus for producing a multilayer web product includes a first embossing assembly, a second embossing assembly, and at least one intermediate embossing assembly. A lapping roller is arranged adjacent to the first embossing assembly to lap at least one intermediate web product that is formed with an intermediate embossed pattern and a first web product that is formed with a first embossed pattern together to form a lapped web product. A glue applying device is arranged adjacent to the first embossing assembly to apply glue on one surface of the lapped web product. A laminating roller laminates the lapped web product and the second web product that is formed with a second embossed pattern together.

Abstract: A CFRP material with an Al alloy sheet attached to or a CFRTP material with an Al alloy sheet attached to is prepared by joining an Al alloy sheet with a CFRP material or a CFRTP material by adhesion or by injection molding. The surface of this Al alloy sheet and a surface of metal material such as Ti, etc., are subjected to chemical treatment. After this chemical treatment, the CFRP material with an Al alloy sheet attached to or the CFRTP material with an Al alloy sheet attached to and the metal material are inserted into a metallic mold for injection molding so as to have a gap therebetween. High crystalline thermoplastic resin is injected into this gap to join the metal material with the Al alloy sheet, thus obtaining a laminated composite.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a laminate that is excellent in adhesion between the copper foil and the resin film while using a polyvinyl acetal resin having low reactivity with the copper foil. This method includes the steps of providing a copper foil having on at least one side a treated surface on which an amount of nitrogen is 3.0 atomic % or more and 20.0 atomic % or less, and attaching or forming a polyvinyl acetal resin film on the treated surface of the copper foil to form a laminate. The amount of nitrogen is a proportion of N in a total amount of N, O, Si, P, S, Cl, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, Co, W, and Fe when the treated surface is subjected to elemental analysis by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).

Abstract: A system and method for removing a backing from a ply of composite material is disclosed. The system includes a roller having a roller axis and a roller surface that circumscribes the roller axis. The system also includes an adhesion feature disposed on the roller surface. The system further includes a roller drive to move the roller along a travel path that is perpendicular to the roller axis and to rotate the roller about the roller axis.

Abstract: Provided is a protective film including a first protective film configured to cover an upper surface of a display panel, the first protective film including a flat portion, inclined portions extending from the flat portion, and surrounding the flat portion in plan view, and boundary portions respectively between the inclined portions, and respectively corresponding to corners of the flat portion, wherein the inclined portions and the boundary portions become thinner in a direction away from the flat portion.

Abstract: A secondary moving tag platen device is disclosed as it may be implemented for a shirt printing platen. An example of the secondary moving tag platen device includes a tag platen or tag surface and a handle. The handle is rotated between an open position and a closed position. An indexing mechanism rotates the tag platen in conjunction with rotation of the handle. The tag platen moves to a shirt loading/unloading position when the handle is moved to the open position, and the tag platen moves to a tag printing position when the handle is moved to the closed position.

Abstract: An assembly for a printing machine includes: a printing plate cylinder, which has a cylinder body; a printing sleeve, which is arranged on an outer surface of the cylinder body; and a transmission device, which has a connecting point on the printing plate cylinder side and a connecting point on the printing sleeve side, which connecting points can be connected by means of a connecting element to form a transmission connection. The connecting element is displaceable between a retracted position, in which the transmission connection is interrupted, and an extended position, in which the transmission connection is formed for at least one of the following types of transmission: transmission of a fluid, transmission of signals and transmission of electrical energy. Furthermore, a method is provided for producing an arrangement for a printing machine.

Abstract: A heat press machine includes a base, a first heating portion, a cover, a second heating portion, a first tray, and a second tray. The base is provided with a working platform. The first heating portion is provided on the base, and is located below the working platform. The cover and the working platform are disposed opposite to each other along a vertical direction. The second heating portion is accommodated in the cover, and is provided opposite to the first heating portion along the vertical direction. A middle of the first tray is provided with a cavity for carrying a substrate, and the first tray is detachably carried on the working platform. The second tray is provided with a carrying plane for carrying a transfer object, and is detachably carried on the working platform. The first tray and the second tray are alternately carried on the working platform.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a head, a detector, and circuitry. The head forms an image on a recording medium. The detector detects a vertical movement of the recording medium and a distance to the recording medium in a vertical direction. The detector includes an optical sensor to project light to the recording medium and receive the light reflected from the recording medium. The circuitry sets a first area based on a result of detection performed by the detector. The first area is an area in which the recording medium and the head collide with each other. The circuitry retracts the head to prevent the recording medium and the head from colliding with each other, in a case where a position of the head is in the first area.

Abstract: An electrohydrodynamic inkjet printing system includes a print head with a plurality of ink nozzles arranged in recesses on the print head. A plurality of ejection electrodes located at the ink nozzles. A support structure is arranged in front of the ink nozzles and forming a front surface, wherein the ejection electrodes are arranged on the support structure. Gas from a first gas source and/or from a second gas source is conveyed through gas ducts and or gas is fed through the gas ducts to a gas sink. The gas ducts extend, over at least part of their length, along the support structure.

Abstract: An ink jet head assembly for providing a chemical liquid onto a substrate may include a head pack having ink jet heads mounted therein, a head plate coupled to the head pack, and a connection unit configured to provide an electrical connection between the head pack and the head plate. The connection unit may include a first board disposed on an upper face of a head pack having an ink jet head therein and a second board disposed on a bottom face of a head plate coupled to the head pack. The second board may face the first board. The first board and the second board may be connected to each other in a board-to-board manner when the head pack is combined with the head plate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a liquid discharging head includes preparing a wafer provided with an element and a discharge port formation member on a front surface of the wafer, forming a recessed portion in a rear surface of the wafer, attaching the rear surface of the wafer and a dicing tape, cutting the wafer along cutting lines to form an element board, and connecting an electric wiring board and a terminal of the element board. The element board includes a discharge port formation member having a discharge port for discharging liquid and includes the element to supply energy to the discharge port for liquid discharge. The recessed portion is formed at a location corresponding to the cutting lines, and an area of a region where the terminal overlaps the recessed portion is smaller than an area of a region where the terminal does not overlap the recessed portion.

Abstract: A head-maintenance device includes a suction cap to cap a nozzle surface of a head to discharge liquid, a suction unit to suck the inside of the suction cap, an air-release channel communicating with the inside of the suction cap, a lid to close an opening of the suction cap, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry performs an air-release channel suction operation to close the air-release channel and suck the inside of the suction cap by the suction unit, with the opening of the suction cap closed by the lid, and open the air-release channel with the inside of the suction cap in a negative pressure.

Abstract: A printer includes an ink head including a nozzle surface, a wiper to wipe the nozzle surface at a first position, a remover to remove an attachment upon contacting the wiper at a second position, an applier to apply a cleaning fluid to the wiper at a third position, a mover to move the wiper to the first to third positions, and a controller configured or programmed to include a first prior removal controller to bring the wiper into contact with the remover at the second position, an application controller to cause the applier to apply the cleaning fluid to the wiper at the third position after control has been exercised by the first prior removal controller, and a first wiping controller to wipe the nozzle surface with the wiper at the first position after control has been exercised by the application controller.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid container having increased usability over conventional art. The liquid container includes a main body including a storage chamber storing liquid and a nozzle projecting from the main body. In the nozzle, first, second, and third flow paths are formed. The first flow path brings the storage chamber into communication with the outside through a first opening formed on an edge face constituting a leading edge of the nozzle. The second and third flow paths bring the storage chamber into communication with the outside through a second opening and a third opening formed on the edge face, respectively. In a case where the edge face is viewed from the perpendicular direction of the edge face, the centroid of the third opening is not located on a line connecting the centers of gravity of the first and second openings.