Ink box

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ink containers, in particular to an ink box which comprises a base, a container and a pump part. An accommodating cavity is formed in the base; the two containers are both arranged on the carrying surface of the base, one of the two containers is used for storing ink to serve as an ink bin, and the other container is used for storing water to serve as a water bin; the ink bin comprises an ink adding opening, and the water bin comprises a water adding opening. The ink pond is arranged on the carrying surface of the base, and the top of the ink pond is open; one pump part is used for pumping ink in the ink bin into the ink pond, and the other pump part is used for pumping water in the water bin into the ink pond; the two pump parts are arranged in a containing cavity in the base; according to the scheme, when the ink tank is used, the two pump parts can be started, ink in the ink bin and water in the water bin are pumped into the ink tank to be mixed, in this way, the ink does not need to be poured into the ink tank manually, operation is facilitated, and the problem that the ink is splashed due to manual pouring is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ink containers, in particular to an ink box. Background Art

[0002] Ink cartridges are mainly used to hold ink for users to dip in ink and write. When using existing ink cartridges, users need to pour water and ink from an ink bottle into the cartridge to mix them. However, as writing progresses, the ink in the cartridge gradually decreases, requiring users to pour ink and water into the cartridge again. Therefore, existing ink cartridges require users to frequently pour ink, which is not only cumbersome but also prone to ink spillage during the pouring process. Therefore, there is room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve at least one technical problem mentioned in the background technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an ink cartridge.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] Ink cartridge, including:

[0006] A base having a cavity therein and including a loading surface;

[0007] Two containers, both of which are arranged on the carrying surface of the base, one of the two containers is used to store ink as an ink tank, and the other is used to store water as a water tank; the ink tank includes an ink filling port, and the water tank includes a water filling port;

[0008] An ink pool is provided on the supporting surface of the base and has an open top;

[0009] There are two pump components, one of which is used to pump ink from the ink tank into the ink pool, and the other is used to pump water from the water tank into the ink pool; and both pump components are arranged in the cavity in the base.

[0010] As an optional embodiment of the present invention, the ink cartridge further includes a stirring component for stirring the ink in the ink pool.

[0011] As an optional embodiment of the present invention, the stirring assembly includes blades and a motor for driving the blades to rotate, and the blades are arranged in the ink pool; the motor is arranged in the cavity.

[0012] As an optional embodiment of the present invention, the ink pool can be disassembled vertically relative to the base, and the stirring assembly also includes a rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the bottom of the ink pool, one end of which is fixed to the blade, and the other end passes through the bottom of the ink pool to form a docking end; the main shaft of the motor is provided with a docking structure that can dock with the docking end vertically, and when the docking end and the docking structure are in a state of relative docking, the docking end and the docking structure maintain relative positioning in the circumferential direction.

[0013] As an optional embodiment of the present invention, one of the butt joint end and the butt joint structure includes a convex key, and the other includes a keyway for vertical insertion of the convex key.

[0014] As an optional embodiment of the present invention, the container and / or ink pool is detachably arranged on the carrying surface.

[0015] As an optional embodiment of the present invention, the carrying surface is provided with a first positioning groove for placing the ink supply tank, and / or the carrying surface is provided with a second positioning groove for placing the water supply tank, and / or the carrying surface is provided with a third positioning groove for placing the ink supply pool.

[0016] As an optional embodiment of the present invention, the liquid inlet end of the pump is provided with a connecting tube, and the end of the connecting tube away from the pump is connected to the bottom of the container; the liquid outlet end of the pump is provided with a liquid outlet pipe, and the end of the liquid outlet pipe away from the pump extends to the ink pool and can be removed from the ink pool.

[0017] As an optional implementation of the present invention, the ink filling port and the water filling port are both equipped with plugs for sealing.

[0018] As an optional embodiment of the present invention, the ink pool box further includes a controller, and the controller is used to control the two pump components to output ink and water in a set ratio.

[0019] Compared with the existing technology, the advantages of adopting this solution are:

[0020] When this solution is in use, the two pumps can be turned on to pump the ink in the ink tank and the water in the water tank into the ink pool for mixing. In this way, there is no need to manually pour the ink into the ink pool, which not only facilitates the operation but also avoids the problem of ink splashing caused by manual pouring. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the matching structure of the rotating shaft and the cam key of the utility model.

[0025] Description of reference numerals:

[0026] 1. Base; 10. Receptacle; 11. First positioning groove; 12. Second positioning groove; 13. Third positioning groove; 14. Display screen;

[0027] 2. Ink tank; 20. Ink filling port; 21. Blockage;

[0028] 3. Water tank; 30. Water filling port;

[0029] 4. Ink well; 41. Bayonet; 42. Lid;

[0030] 5. Stirring assembly; 51. Rotating shaft; 511. Keyway; 52. Blade; 53. Key;

[0031] 6. First pump member; 61. First connecting pipe; 62. First butt joint pipe; 63. First liquid outlet pipe;

[0032] 71. Second connecting pipe; 72. Second butting pipe; 73. Second liquid outlet pipe;

[0033] 8. Power supply. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following is an explanation and description of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention, but the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not exhaustive. Based on the embodiments in the embodiments, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] In the following description, terms such as "inside", "outside", "up", "down", "left", "right", etc. that indicate directions or positional relationships are only used to facilitate the description of the embodiments and simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0036] See also Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides an ink cartridge, comprising a base 1, two containers, an ink pool 4 and two pump elements.

[0037] Combine Figure 3 As shown, a cavity 10 is provided in the base 1 , and the cavity 10 mainly provides space for installing related equipment. For example, two pump components are both provided in the cavity 10 .

[0038] The top surface of the base 1 constitutes a loading surface for placing the container and the ink pool 4 .

[0039] Two containers are provided on the carrying surface of the base 1 . In addition, one of the two containers is used to store ink as an ink tank 2 , and the other is used to store water as a water tank 3 .

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, to allow ink to be added to the ink reservoir 2, an ink filling port 20 is provided at the top of the ink reservoir 2. Correspondingly, to allow water to be added, a water filling port 30 is provided at the top of the water reservoir 3. Furthermore, to prevent the evaporation of water and ink in both containers, each of the ink filling port 20 and the water filling port 30 is equipped with a plug 21 for sealing. The plug can be inserted into the ink filling port 20 and the water filling port 30 to form a seal. Furthermore, the ink reservoir can also be provided with a lid 42 for covering the open end of the ink reservoir. For example, the lid 42 can be threaded onto the open end of the ink reservoir 4. Providing a lid for the ink reservoir 4 facilitates storage of the ink reservoir 4 and facilitates portability of the entire device.

[0041] The inkwell 4 is mainly used as a component for temporarily storing ink when writing. That is, the user dips ink into the inkwell 4, and its function is similar to that of an inkstone. In addition, the inkwell 4 is arranged on the supporting surface of the base 1 and its top is open;

[0042] For the purpose of distinction, in this embodiment, the two pump components are respectively referred to as the first pump component 6 and the second pump component (not shown in the figure).

[0043] The first pump 6 is used to pump ink from the ink reservoir 2 into the ink pool 4, and the second pump is used to pump water from the water reservoir 3 into the ink pool 4; and both pumps are disposed in the cavity 10 in the base 1. The pumps can be micro pumps or peristaltic pumps.

[0044] In order to facilitate the subsequent cleaning of the water tank 3, the ink tank 2 and the ink pool 4, in some embodiments, the water tank 3, the ink tank 2 and the ink pool 4 are all detachably mounted on the carrier surface, for example:

[0045] Combine Figure 2 As shown, the base 1 has a first positioning groove 11 on its carrying surface for placing the ink supply tank 2; a second positioning groove 12 on its carrying surface for placing the water supply tank 3; and a third positioning groove 13 on its carrying surface for placing the ink supply pool 4.

[0046] When in use, the ink tank 2 is placed in the first positioning groove 11, the water tank 3 is placed in the second positioning groove 12, and the ink pool 4 is placed in the third positioning groove 13. The positioning grooves can play a positioning role and prevent the container and the ink pool 4 from sliding off the base 1.

[0047] After the water and ink are drawn into the ink pool 4, they are usually stirred and mixed to make the water and ink uniformly mixed. Therefore, in some embodiments, Figure 2As shown, the ink box further includes a stirring component 5 for stirring the ink in the ink pool 4.

[0048] As an optional stirring component 5 structure, the stirring component 5 includes a blade 52 and a motor (not shown in the figure) for driving the blade 52 to rotate. The blade 52 is arranged in the ink pool 4; the motor is arranged in the cavity 10; the motor drives the blade 52 to rotate, and the rotating blade 52 can stir and mix the ink in the ink pool 4.

[0049] In order to ensure that the ink pool 4 can be normally disassembled from the base 1, in some embodiments, the stirring assembly 5 also includes a rotating shaft 51, which is rotatably connected to the bottom of the ink pool 4, one end of which extends into the ink pool 4 and is fixed to the blade 52, and the other end passes through the bottom of the ink pool 4 to form a docking end; the rotating shaft 51 extends vertically.

[0050] The main shaft of the motor is provided with a docking structure capable of docking with the docking end in a vertical direction. When the docking end and the docking structure are in a state of relative docking, the docking end and the docking structure maintain relative positioning in a circumferential direction.

[0051] For example, the butt joint and the butt joint structure are matched in a key-slot manner. Figure 4 As shown, the docking end includes a keyway 511, and the docking structure includes a convex key 53. The convex key 53 can be inserted into the keyway 511 vertically. When the convex key 53 is inserted into the keyway 511, the rotating shaft 51 and the main shaft of the motor maintain relative positioning in the circumferential direction, that is, the two rotate synchronously in the circumferential direction.

[0052] In some embodiments, the key 53 may be in a straight line shape, and the corresponding key slot 511 may also be in a straight line shape. Of course, both may also be in other angular shapes.

[0053] It is understandable that the positions of the keyway 511 and the key 53 are interchangeable, that is, the key 53 may be provided at the butt end and the keyway 511 may be provided at the main shaft of the motor.

[0054] In this way, the motor and the rotating shaft 51 with blades 52 are equivalent to a split design. The motor is located in the base 1, and the rotating shaft 51 with blades 52 is located in the ink pool 4. In this way, the ink pool 4 can be removed without disassembling the motor; this structure is similar to some existing soy milk makers and wall breakers with detachable bases.

[0055] In addition, in order to ensure that the two containers (i.e., the ink tank 2 and the water tank 3) can be removed normally, a connecting tube is provided at the liquid inlet end of the pump component, and the end of the connecting tube away from the pump component is connected to the bottom of the container; a liquid outlet pipe is provided at the liquid outlet end of the pump component, and the end of the liquid outlet pipe away from the pump component extends to the ink pool 4 and can be removed from the ink pool 4.

[0056] For ease of understanding, the following is an explanation. Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the liquid inlet end of the first pump component 6 is provided with a first connecting tube 61, and the end of the first connecting tube 61 away from the first pump component 6 is connected to the inner bottom of the ink tank 2 to extract the ink in the ink tank 2; the liquid outlet end of the first pump component 6 is provided with a first liquid outlet tube 63, and the end of the first liquid outlet tube 63 away from the first pump component 6 extends to the mouth of the ink pool 4, for inputting the ink extracted by the first pump component 6 into the ink pool 4.

[0057] Similarly, the pipeline connection between the second pump member and the first pump member 6 is basically the same, such as Figure 1 As shown, the liquid inlet end of the second pump component is provided with a second connecting pipe 71, and the end of the second connecting pipe 71 away from the second pump component is connected to the inner bottom of the water tank 3 to extract water in the water tank 3; the liquid outlet end of the second pump component is provided with a second liquid outlet pipe 73, and the end of the second liquid outlet pipe 73 away from the second pump component extends to the mouth of the ink pool 4, which is used to input the ink extracted by the second pump component into the ink pool 4.

[0058] In addition, in order to facilitate the fixing of the two connecting tubes, bayonet holes 41 are respectively provided on both sides of the top of the ink pool 4 , and the first connecting tube 61 and the second connecting tube 71 can be respectively held in the two bayonet holes 41 .

[0059] The first connecting pipe 61 , the second connecting pipe 71 , the first liquid outlet pipe 63 and the second liquid outlet pipe 73 are all hose structures, such as rubber hoses.

[0060] In addition, in order to ensure that the existence of the first connecting pipe 61 and the second connecting pipe 71 does not interfere with the normal removal of the ink tank 2 and the water tank 3 from the base 1, this embodiment is further improved:

[0061] Combine Figure 3 As shown, a first docking tube 62 is provided on the ink tank 2, one end of the first docking tube 62 extends to the bottom of the ink tank 2, and the other end extends out of the ink tank 2. The end of the first connecting tube 61 away from the first pump member 6 is plugged into the first tube to form a connection. Of course, the first connecting tube 61 and the first docking tube 62 can also be connected by a quick-release connector.

[0062] Similarly, a second docking tube 72 is provided on the water tank 3, one end of the second docking tube 72 extends to the bottom of the water tank 3, and the other end extends outside the water tank 3. The end of the second docking tube 72 away from the second pump component is plugged into and sleeved on the second docking tube 72 to form a connection; the ends of the first docking tube 62 and the second docking tube 72 extending outward are hard tube structures for the connecting pipe to be sleeved.

[0063] Of course, the second connecting pipe 71 and the second butting pipe 72 can also be connected by a quick-connect connector.

[0064] It is worth noting that, in this embodiment, the control of the first pump member 6, the second pump member and the motor can be manually controlled. For example, control switches corresponding to the above three are set on the base 1, and their start / shutdown can be controlled separately by operating the control switches.

[0065] In addition, in some embodiments, the first pump member 6 and the second pump member can also be automatically controlled. For example, the ink pool 4 box also includes a controller, which is disposed in the cavity 10 of the base 1 and is electrically connected to the first pump member 6 and the second pump member.

[0066] The controller is used to control the two pump components to output ink and water in a set ratio, that is, the output ratio of the first pump component 6 and the second pump component is set in the controller at the beginning; after the two pump components (the first pump component 6 and the second pump component) are started, the first pump component 6 and the second pump component output corresponding amounts of ink and water according to the set ratio.

[0067] Of course, in some other optional embodiments, a clock chip connected to the controller can also be set, and the interval time can be set. The first pump 6 and the second pump are started once after a set interval time, thereby realizing automatic liquid addition. The interval time can be set according to the amount of ink consumed in normal writing.

[0068] Through the above arrangement, automatic ink addition to the ink pool 4 can be achieved.

[0069] In addition, a liquid level detection device, such as a liquid level sensor, may be provided in the ink pool 4 to detect the liquid level in the ink pool 4. When the liquid level in the ink pool 4 is lower than a set value, the controller controls the first pump 6 and the second pump to start extracting ink and water into the ink pool 4. When the ink in the ink pool 4 reaches the highest liquid level, the two pumps automatically shut down.

[0070] In addition, this embodiment further includes a display screen 14 electrically connected to the controller; the display screen 14 can be disposed on the side wall of the base, or in other locations, which is not specifically limited here.

[0071] The display screen 14 is primarily used to display operational information, such as one or more of the following: the output ratio of the first pump 6 and the second pump 6; the activation interval between the two pumps; and a liquid level setting value. The display screen is preferably a touch screen, and a user can perform operations by touching the display screen, such as setting the output ratio of the first pump 6 and the second pump 6.

[0072] Of course, a traditional display screen may also be used, in which case corresponding mechanical buttons are provided and the operation is performed by pressing the buttons.

[0073] In addition, this embodiment further includes a power supply 8, which is disposed in the cavity 10 and is used to supply power to electrical devices such as the first pump member 6, the second pump member, and the motor. The power supply 8 is preferably a rechargeable mobile power supply.

[0074] Of course, in other optional implementations, a power supply may not be provided, and the device can be directly connected to the mains power when in use. For example, a plug may be provided and plugged into a mains power socket when in use.

[0075] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and it is intended that all variations that come within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims be embraced within the present invention.

Claims

1. Ink cartridge, characterized in that: include: A base having a cavity therein and including a loading surface; Two containers, both of which are arranged on the carrying surface of the base, one of the two containers is used to store ink as an ink tank, and the other is used to store water as a water tank; the ink tank includes an ink filling port, and the water tank includes a water filling port; An ink pool is provided on the supporting surface of the base and has an open top; There are two pump components, one of which is used to pump ink from the ink tank into the ink pool, and the other is used to pump water from the water tank into the ink pool; and both pump components are arranged in the cavity in the base.

2. The ink cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: The ink box also includes a stirring component for stirring the ink in the ink pool.

3. The ink cartridge according to claim 2, wherein: The stirring component includes blades and a motor for driving the blades to rotate, wherein the blades are arranged in the ink pool; and the motor is arranged in the cavity.

4. The ink cartridge according to claim 3, characterized in that: The ink pool can be disassembled vertically relative to the base, and the stirring assembly also includes a rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the bottom of the ink pool, one end of which is fixed to the blade, and the other end passes through the bottom of the ink pool to form a docking end; the main shaft of the motor is provided with a docking structure that can dock with the docking end vertically, and when the docking end and the docking structure are in a state of relative docking, the docking end and the docking structure maintain relative positioning in the circumferential direction.

5. The ink cartridge according to claim 4, characterized in that: The butt joint end and the butt joint structure, one of which includes a convex key, and the other includes a keyway for vertically inserting the convex key.

6. The ink cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: The container and / or ink pool is detachably arranged on the carrying surface.

7. The ink cartridge according to claim 6, characterized in that: The carrying surface is provided with a first positioning groove for placing the ink supply tank, and / or the carrying surface is provided with a second positioning groove for placing the water supply tank, and / or the carrying surface is provided with a third positioning groove for placing the ink supply pool.

8. The ink cartridge according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The liquid inlet end of the pump is provided with a connecting tube, and the end of the connecting tube away from the pump is connected to the bottom of the container; the liquid outlet end of the pump is provided with a liquid outlet pipe, and the end of the liquid outlet pipe away from the pump extends to the ink pool and can be removed from the ink pool.

9. The ink cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: The ink filling port and the water filling port are both equipped with plugs for blocking.

10. The ink cartridge according to claim 1, wherein: The ink pool box also includes a controller; the controller is used to control the two pump components to output ink and water in a set ratio; or the controller is connected to a clock chip for timing, and according to the timing of the clock chip, the two pump components are started once every period of time; or, a liquid level sensor for detecting the liquid level is provided in the ink pool, and when the liquid level in the ink pool is lower than the set value, the controller controls the two pump components to start to extract ink and water into the ink pool, and the two pump components automatically shut down after the ink in the ink pool reaches the highest liquid level.

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