An ink container, a method for recycling an ink container, and a recycled ink container

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of printing consumables, in particular to an ink container, an ink container recycling method and a recycled ink container. The ink container comprises a container body provided with an ink storage cavity; an ink outlet component connected with the container body, the ink outlet component being provided with an ink outlet, the ink outlet being in communication with the ink storage cavity; a first liquid suction component sleeved on the ink outlet; and a second liquid suction component, one side of the first liquid suction component away from the ink outlet being in contact with the second liquid suction component. The ink container is further provided with a through hole, and at least part of the contact part of the first liquid suction component and the second liquid suction component can be exposed from the through hole. The application realizes convenient cleaning of the liquid suction components in the recycled ink container, so that the liquid suction components can restore the adsorption capacity and be used again.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of printing consumables technology, and in particular to an ink container, a method for reusing an ink container, and a recyclable ink container. Background Technology

[0002] Ink cartridges are the implementers of printer output functions. They passively receive instructions and perform their work. Their quality issues have no impact on the printer's motherboard or printer software. However, discarded ink cartridges cause significant environmental pollution, mainly in three ways: the non-biodegradable plastic casing causes white pollution; colored inks cause water pollution; and black and colored powders cause air particulate pollution.

[0003] Existing technology includes a large ink cartridge with two absorbent cotton pads near the ink outlet. During repeated cartridge installation and removal, ink overflows from the ink outlet and is absorbed by the two absorbent cotton pads. However, once the pads are saturated, they become ineffective and can no longer absorb the overflowing ink. When the cartridge is recycled, the absorbent cotton pads need to be cleaned to restore their absorption capacity before the cartridge can be reused, without replacing them. However, the existing cartridge structure makes cleaning the absorbent cotton pads difficult or incomplete. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an ink container, a method for reusing an ink container, and a recycled ink container, which aims to facilitate the cleaning of the liquid-absorbing components in the recycled ink container to restore its adsorption capacity and make it easy to reuse.

[0005] This application provides an ink container, the ink container comprising:

[0006] The container body is equipped with an ink-containing cavity;

[0007] An ink dispensing component is connected to the container body, and the ink dispensing component is provided with an ink outlet, which is connected to the ink-containing cavity;

[0008] The first liquid-absorbing component is fitted onto the ink outlet;

[0009] The second liquid-absorbing component is in contact with the side of the first liquid-absorbing component away from the ink outlet;

[0010] The ink container is further provided with a through hole, through which at least a portion of the contact portion between the first liquid-absorbing component and the second liquid-absorbing component can be exposed.

[0011] In one possible design, the ink container further includes an adapter component mounted on the container body, with the ink dispensing component located inside the adapter component.

[0012] The adapter component is provided with an opening that communicates with the ink outlet;

[0013] The through hole is provided on the adapter component.

[0014] In one possible design, the adapter component has a bottom wall opposite to the top of the ink outlet component;

[0015] The through hole and the opening are provided on the bottom wall.

[0016] In one possible design, the first liquid-absorbing component and the second liquid-absorbing component are disposed inside the adapter component;

[0017] The adapter component is further provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion and a second snap-fit ​​portion located on both sides of the opening, and the first liquid suction component is provided with a first mating portion and a second mating portion.

[0018] The first snap-fit ​​portion mates with the first mating portion, and the second snap-fit ​​portion mates with the second mating portion;

[0019] The second snap-fit ​​portion and the two opposing inner sidewalls of the adapter can form a snap-fit ​​space, the second liquid-absorbing component is snapped into the snap-fit ​​space, and the second liquid-absorbing component is pressed against part of the first liquid-absorbing component.

[0020] In one possible design, the ink container further includes a first sealing component and a second sealing component;

[0021] The first sealing component seals the through hole;

[0022] The second sealing component seals the ink outlet.

[0023] In one possible design, the ink container further includes an abutting component for abutting the locking part of the printer;

[0024] The contacting component is installed on the adapter component, and the through hole and the contacting component are distributed on both sides of the ink outlet. The distance between the center of the through hole and the center of the ink outlet is less than or equal to the distance between the center of the ink outlet and the center of the contacting component.

[0025] This application also provides a method for reusing an ink container, the method comprising:

[0026] Step 01: Open a through hole on the bottom wall of the adapter component so that at least a portion of the contact area between the first liquid-absorbing component and the second liquid-absorbing component can be exposed through the through hole, and the portion of the first liquid-absorbing component located on the outer periphery of the ink outlet can be exposed from the opening.

[0027] In one possible design, the method further includes:

[0028] Step 02: Place the ink container into the cleaning tank for cleaning.

[0029] In one possible design, in step 02, the ink container is cleaned with 50% pure water and 50% cleaning agent, and the ink outlet is facing downwards during the cleaning process.

[0030] In one possible design, the method further includes:

[0031] Step 03: Seal the through hole.

[0032] In one possible design, the method further includes, before sealing the through-hole:

[0033] Step 03-1: Place the cleaned ink container in a centrifuge with the through hole and the opening facing outwards to dehydrate the first and second liquid-absorbing components;

[0034] The ink container, after dehydration, is dried.

[0035] In one possible design, the method further includes:

[0036] Step 04: Fill the ink container with ink. After filling, seal the ink outlet.

[0037] This application also provides a recycled ink container, which is a recycled ink container manufactured using the method described above, the recycled ink container comprising:

[0038] The container body is equipped with an ink-containing cavity;

[0039] An ink dispensing component is connected to the container body, and the ink dispensing component is provided with an ink outlet, which is connected to the ink-containing cavity;

[0040] An adapter component is installed on the container body, and the ink outlet component is located inside the adapter component. The bottom wall of the adapter component is provided with an opening that communicates with the ink outlet.

[0041] The first liquid-absorbing component is disposed inside the adapter component and sleeved on the ink outlet;

[0042] The second liquid-absorbing component is disposed inside the adapter component, and the side of the first liquid-absorbing component away from the ink outlet contacts the second liquid-absorbing component.

[0043] The bottom wall of the adapter is also provided with a through hole, and at least a portion of the contact portion between the first liquid-absorbing component and the second liquid-absorbing component can be exposed through the through hole.

[0044] In one possible design, the ink container further includes a first sealing component and a second sealing component;

[0045] The first sealing component seals the through hole;

[0046] The second sealing component seals the ink outlet.

[0047] In one possible design, the ink container further includes an abutting component for abutting the locking part of the printer;

[0048] The contacting component is installed on the adapter component, and the through hole and the contacting component are distributed on both sides of the ink outlet. The distance between the center of the through hole and the center of the ink outlet is less than or equal to the distance between the center of the ink outlet and the center of the contacting component.

[0049] In this application, a through hole is provided on the adapter component at the position corresponding to the second liquid-absorbing component, allowing the portion of the first liquid-absorbing component in contact with the second liquid-absorbing component to protrude through the through hole. This facilitates the flow of ink or cleaning solution from both the first and second liquid-absorbing components out through the through hole during ink container cleaning, ensuring thorough cleaning of both components. Furthermore, during dehydration of the first and second liquid-absorbing components, the cleaning solution within them flows out through the through hole, allowing for complete dehydration and restoring their adsorption capacity. This enables the first and second liquid-absorbing components to continue absorbing ink when the ink container is reused.

[0050] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0051] Figure 1 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an ink cartridge in the prior art;

[0052] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ink container provided in this application in a specific embodiment;

[0053] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An explosion diagram;

[0054] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of the first and second sealing components is shown below.

[0055] Figure 5A schematic diagram showing the structure of the adapter, the first liquid-absorbing component, and the second liquid-absorbing component provided in this application.

[0056] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A diagram from another perspective;

[0057] Figure 7 A structural schematic diagram of the adapter provided in this application;

[0058] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first liquid-absorbing component provided in this application;

[0059] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of reusing the ink containers provided in this application.

[0060] Figure label:

[0061] 1′-Ink cartridge;

[0062] 11′ - Ink outlet;

[0063] 12′ - Adapter;

[0064] 13′ - First ink-absorbing element;

[0065] 14′-Second ink absorber;

[0066] 1-Ink container;

[0067] 11-container body;

[0068] 12-Ink output component;

[0069] 121 - Ink outlet;

[0070] 13-Adaptor components;

[0071] 131 - Opening;

[0072] 132 - Through hole;

[0073] 133-bottom wall;

[0074] 134 - First connecting part;

[0075] 135 - Second connector;

[0076] 136 - Card slot space;

[0077] 14-First liquid suction component;

[0078] 141-First Coordination Unit;

[0079] 142-Second Coordination Unit;

[0080] 143 - Round hole;

[0081] 15-Second suction component;

[0082] 16 - First sealing component;

[0083] 17-Second sealing component;

[0084] 18-Confronting component.

[0085] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0086] To better understand the technical solution of this application, the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0087] It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments in this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0088] The terminology used in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0089] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0090] It should be noted that the directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" described in the embodiments of this application are used to describe the angles shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, in the context, it should be understood that when it is mentioned that an element is connected "upper" or "lower" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower," or indirectly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower" through an intermediate element.

[0091] like Figures 2 to 4As shown, this embodiment provides an ink container 1, which includes a container body 11 and an ink dispensing component 12. The container body 11 is approximately square in shape and has an ink-containing cavity (not shown in the figure) for storing ink. The ink dispensing component 12 is connected to the container body 11 and has an ink outlet 121 that communicates with the ink-containing cavity. When the ink container 1 is installed on a printing device, the ink outlet 121 can be connected to the ink supply needles on the printing device to replenish ink to the printing device.

[0092] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the ink container 1 also includes an adapter component 13, which is installed on the container body 11. The ink dispensing component 12 is located inside the adapter component 13, and the adapter component 13 has an opening 131 that communicates with the ink outlet 121. When the ink container 1 replenishes ink to the printing device, the adapter component 13 is used to cooperate with the printing device so that the ink container 1 is secured on the printing device and the opening 131 communicates with the ink inlet of the printing device.

[0093] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the ink container 1 also includes a first liquid-absorbing component 14 and a second liquid-absorbing component 15. The first liquid-absorbing component 14 is disposed inside the adapter component 13 and sleeved on the ink outlet 121, such that a portion of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 is located on the outer periphery of the ink outlet 121. The second liquid-absorbing component 15 is disposed inside the adapter component 13, with the side of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 away from the ink outlet 121 in contact with the second liquid-absorbing component 15. When the ink container 1 is installed on or removed from the printing device, the first liquid-absorbing component 14 can absorb residual ink flowing out of the ink outlet 121. The second liquid-absorbing component 15 contacts the first liquid-absorbing component 14, and the ink absorbed by the first liquid-absorbing component 14 can flow to the second liquid-absorbing component 15 to absorb more ink and prevent ink leakage. When the used ink container 1 is recycled and reused, if the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 are saturated with ink, the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 will become ineffective and will not be able to continue to absorb the ink flowing out of the ink outlet 121. After the ink container 1 is recycled, the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 need to be cleaned so that the ink container 1 can be reused.

[0094] like Figure 1The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view of an ink cartridge 1' in the prior art, including an ink outlet 11', an adapter 12', a first ink-absorbing body 13', and a second ink-absorbing body 14'. The first ink-absorbing body 13' and the second ink-absorbing body 14' are disposed inside the adapter 12', with the first ink-absorbing body 13' sleeved around the outer periphery of the ink outlet 11', and the second ink-absorbing body 14' in contact with the first ink-absorbing body 13'. When the ink cartridge 1' is recycled and cleaned, because the first ink-absorbing body 13' and the second ink-absorbing body 14' are disposed inside the adapter 12' with very little exposed portion, they are difficult to clean thoroughly.

[0095] Therefore, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the adapter component 13 is further provided with a through hole 132, which is correspondingly provided with the second liquid-absorbing component 15, and the portion of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 that contacts the second liquid-absorbing component 15 can be exposed through the through hole 132. By providing the through hole 132 on the adapter component 13 instead of on the container body 11, the risk of accidental leakage of ink from the ink-containing cavity along the through hole 132 can be reduced.

[0096] In this embodiment, after the ink container 1 is used, it can be cleaned to achieve reuse. To ensure thorough cleaning of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15, and to restore their adsorption capacity after cleaning, a through hole 132 is provided on the adapter component 13 at the position corresponding to the second liquid-absorbing component 15. The portion of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 in contact with the second liquid-absorbing component 15 is closer to the through hole 132, allowing the portion of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 in contact with the second liquid-absorbing component 15 to be exposed through the through hole 132. This allows the ink or cleaning solution from the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 to flow out along the through hole 132 during cleaning of the ink container 1, ensuring thorough cleaning of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15. Furthermore, when the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 are dehydrated, the cleaning liquid in the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 can flow out along the through hole 132, so that the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 can be completely dehydrated, thereby restoring the adsorption capacity of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15, so that when the ink container 1 is reused, the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 can continue to absorb ink.

[0097] Alternatively, the portion of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 not in contact with the second liquid-absorbing component 15 can be exposed through the through hole 132. During the process of ink or cleaning fluid flowing out of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 along the through hole 132, ink or cleaning fluid in the second liquid-absorbing component 15 will also flow into the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and flow out along the through hole 132. This embodiment is not specifically limited here. Further, as... Figure 5 As shown, the inner diameter of the opening 131 is larger than the inner diameter of the ink outlet 121, and the central axis of the opening 131 can coincide with the central axis of the ink outlet 121, so that the opening 131 and the through hole 132 are directly opposite each other. Because the first liquid-absorbing component 14 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the ink outlet 121, and the inner diameter of the opening 131 is larger than the inner diameter of the ink outlet 121, the portion of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 located on the outer periphery of the ink outlet 121 can be exposed from the opening 131, which facilitates the absorption of ink leaking from the ink outlet 121. Furthermore, when cleaning the ink container 1 or dehydrating the ink container 1, the ink or cleaning liquid of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 can flow out along the opening 131.

[0098] Among them, such as Figure 5 As shown, the adapter component 13 has a bottom wall 133 opposite to the top of the ink dispensing component 12, and a through hole 132 and an opening 131 are provided on the bottom wall 133. In this embodiment, the opening 131 and the through hole 132 are provided together on the bottom wall 133 of the adapter component 13, and the through hole 132 is provided close to the opening 131, so that when dehydrating the ink container 1, the opening 131 and the through hole 132 are both provided facing outwards, which facilitates operation.

[0099] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the adapter 13 is further provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion 134 and a second snap-fit ​​portion 135 located on both sides of the opening 131; the first liquid suction component 14 is provided with a first mating portion 141 and a second mating portion 142; the first snap-fit ​​portion 134 mates with the first mating portion 141, and the second snap-fit ​​portion 135 mates with the second mating portion 142.

[0100] In this embodiment, the first latching portion 134 and the second latching portion 135 are protrusions that protrude inward along the bottom wall 133 of the adapter component 13. The first latching portion 134 has a straight-line structure, and the second latching portion 135 has a cross-shaped structure. The first mating portion 141 and the second mating portion 142 are holes. The shape of the first mating portion 141 corresponds to the shape of the first latching portion 134, and the shape of the second mating portion 142 corresponds to the shape of the second latching portion 135. The first liquid-absorbing component 14 also has a circular hole 143 for avoiding the ink outlet 121, and the first mating portion 141 and the second mating portion 142 are distributed on both sides of the circular hole 143. The size of the first mating part 141 can be slightly smaller than the size of the first snap-fit ​​part 134, and the size of the second mating part 142 can be slightly smaller than the size of the second snap-fit ​​part 135. By squeezing the first liquid-absorbing component 14, the first snap-fit ​​part 134 and the first mating part 141, as well as the second snap-fit ​​part 135 and the second mating part 142, are mated together, thereby fixing the first snap-fit ​​part 134 inside the adapter component 13.

[0101] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the two opposing inner sidewalls of the second snap-fit ​​portion 135 and the adapter component 13 can form a snap-fit ​​space 136, in which the second liquid-absorbing component 15 is snapped. The size of the snap-fit ​​space 136 can be slightly smaller than the size of the second liquid-absorbing component 15. By squeezing the second liquid-absorbing component 15, the second liquid-absorbing component 15 is installed in the snap-fit ​​space 136, thereby fixing the second liquid-absorbing component 15 to the inside of the adapter component 13. Furthermore, the second liquid-absorbing component 15 presses against a portion of the first liquid-absorbing component 14, further limiting the position of the first liquid-absorbing component 14, while ensuring that the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 have an overlapping portion, maintaining contact between the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15, so that the ink absorbed by the first liquid-absorbing component 14 can flow to the second liquid-absorbing component 15.

[0102] like Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the first liquid-absorbing component 14 can be a sheet-like component, and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 can be a block-like component, such as a cuboid shape. The first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 are components that retain liquid through capillary force, and can be foamed components such as polyurethane foam, porous bodies formed of polyvinyl alcohol, components formed of non-woven fabric, etc.

[0103] like Figure 3As shown, the volume of the second absorbent component 15 is larger than that of the first absorbent component 14, allowing the ink absorbed by the first absorbent component 14 to flow into the second absorbent component 15 in a timely manner, thereby increasing the ink absorption capacity and preventing ink leakage caused by the first and second absorbent components 14 and 15 reaching their maximum ink absorption capacity too quickly. The specific volumes of the first and second absorbent components 14 and 15 are based on their state when inserted into the ink container 1.

[0104] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the ink container 1 further includes a first sealing component 16, which seals the through hole 132. The ink container 1 also includes a second sealing component 17, which seals the ink outlet 121. In this embodiment, after the ink container 1 is cleaned, the first sealing component 16 can be used to seal the through hole 132 to prevent ink leakage along the through hole 132. After the ink container 1 is filled with ink, the second sealing component 17 can be used to seal the opening 131, thereby sealing the ink outlet 121. The first sealing component 16 and the second sealing component 17 can be sealed using a sealing plug, a welding film, an adhesive, etc., to achieve the sealing of the through hole 132 and the ink outlet 121.

[0105] like Figure 5 As shown, the ink container 1 also includes an abutting member 18. During the installation of the ink container 1, the abutting member abuts against the corresponding component of the printer, pushing open the locking part of the printer to allow the ink container 1 to be installed into the printer. The abutting member 18 is installed on the adapter component 13, and the through hole 132 and the abutting member 18 are distributed on both sides of the ink outlet 121, so that the through hole 132 is located on the side of the ink outlet 121 away from the abutting member 18, preventing the ink in the through hole 132 from soaking into the abutting member 18 and causing contamination to the printer.

[0106] Furthermore, the distance between the through hole 132 and the ink outlet 121 can be limited based on the position of the contact member 18, that is, the distance between the center of the through hole 132 and the center of the ink outlet 121 is less than or equal to the distance between the center of the ink outlet 121 and the center of the contact member 18.

[0107] This embodiment also provides a method for reusing ink container 1, such as... Figure 9As shown, the method includes: Step 01: A through hole 132 is made on the bottom wall 133 of the adapter component 13 using a milling cutter or a punch. The through hole 132 is equal to or smaller than the width of the adapter component 13, so that the portion of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 in contact with the second liquid-absorbing component 15 can be exposed through the through hole 132, and the portion of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 located on the outer periphery of the ink outlet 121 can be exposed through the opening 131. Step 02: The ink container 1 is placed in a cleaning tank for cleaning. In step 02, 50% pure water and 50% cleaning agent (surfactant or surfactant + solvent oil) are used to clean the ink container 1, and the ink outlet 121 of the ink container 1 is set downwards during cleaning. If the ink on the surface of the ink container 1 is slurry, it can be soaked in the cleaning tank for 0.5-1 hour to ensure the cleaning effect. Step 03: The through hole 132 is sealed. Before sealing the through hole 132, the method further includes: Step 03-1: placing the cleaned ink container 1 in a centrifuge with the through hole 132 and opening 131 facing outwards, and centrifuging for 1-3 minutes to dehydrate the first liquid suction component 14 and the second liquid suction component 15; Step 04: drying the dehydrated ink container 1 for 10-30 minutes. Ink is then added to the ink container 1, and after ink addition is completed, the ink outlet 121 is sealed.

[0108] In this embodiment, by exposing a portion of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 in contact with the second liquid-absorbing component 15 through the through hole 132 and another portion of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 through the opening 131, the ink from the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 can flow along the through hole 132 and the opening 131 into the cleaning tank during the cleaning of the ink container 1. This facilitates the cleaning of the first liquid-absorbing component 14 and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 in the ink container 1, ensuring thorough cleaning. The cleaned ink container 1 is placed in a centrifuge with the through hole 132 and the opening 131 facing outwards. The centrifuge rotates the ink container 1, causing the water in the ink chamber, the first liquid-absorbing component 14, and the second liquid-absorbing component 15 to undergo centrifugal motion. This dehydrates the ink chamber, the first liquid-absorbing component 14, and the second liquid-absorbing component 15, thereby restoring their adsorption capacity for reuse.

[0109] Alternatively, after cleaning ink container 1 once, dehydrate it using a centrifuge, then clean ink container 1 again and dehydrate it using a centrifuge, repeating this process to thoroughly clean and dehydrate ink container 1.

[0110] In some embodiments, this embodiment also provides a recycled ink container manufactured using the above-described recycling method. The recycled ink container has the same structure as the ink container 1 described above, and will not be described again in this embodiment.

[0111] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An ink container, characterized in that, The ink container includes: The container body is equipped with an ink-containing cavity; An ink dispensing component is connected to the container body, and the ink dispensing component is provided with an ink outlet, which is connected to the ink-containing cavity; The first liquid-absorbing component is fitted onto the ink outlet; The second liquid-absorbing component is in contact with the side of the first liquid-absorbing component away from the ink outlet; The ink container is also provided with a through hole, through which at least a portion of the contact portion between the first liquid-absorbing component and the second liquid-absorbing component can be exposed.

2. An ink container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ink container also includes an adapter component, which is installed on the container body, and the ink dispensing component is located inside the adapter component; The adapter component is provided with an opening that communicates with the ink outlet; The through hole is provided on the adapter component.

3. An ink container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adapter component has a bottom wall opposite to the top of the ink output component; The through hole and the opening are provided on the bottom wall.

4. An ink container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first liquid-absorbing component and the second liquid-absorbing component are disposed inside the adapter component; The adapter component is further provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion and a second snap-fit ​​portion located on both sides of the opening, and the first liquid suction component is provided with a first mating portion and a second mating portion. The first snap-fit ​​portion mates with the first mating portion, and the second snap-fit ​​portion mates with the second mating portion; The second snap-fit ​​portion and the two opposing inner sidewalls of the adapter component can form a snap-fit ​​space, the second liquid-absorbing component is snapped into the snap-fit ​​space, and the second liquid-absorbing component is pressed against part of the first liquid-absorbing component.

5. An ink container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The ink container further includes a first sealing component and a second sealing component; The first sealing component seals the through hole; The second sealing component seals the ink outlet.

6. An ink container according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The ink container also includes an abutting component for abutting the locking part of the printer; The contacting component is installed on the adapter component, and the through hole and the contacting component are distributed on both sides of the ink outlet. The distance between the center of the through hole and the center of the ink outlet is less than or equal to the distance between the center of the ink outlet and the center of the contacting component.

7. A method for reusing ink containers, characterized in that, The ink container includes a container body, an ink dispensing component, a first liquid-absorbing component, a second liquid-absorbing component, and an adapter component. The ink dispensing component is connected to the container body, and the adapter component is installed in the container body. The first liquid-absorbing component and the second liquid-absorbing component are disposed inside the adapter component. The ink dispensing component has an ink outlet, and the adapter component has an opening communicating with the ink outlet. The side of the first liquid-absorbing component away from the ink outlet contacts the second liquid-absorbing component. The method includes: Step 01: A through hole is made on the bottom wall of the adapter component, so that at least a portion of the contact area between the first liquid-absorbing component and the second liquid-absorbing component can be exposed through the through hole, and the portion of the first liquid-absorbing component located on the outer periphery of the ink outlet can be exposed through the opening.

8. A method for reusing an ink container according to claim 7, characterized in that, The method further includes: Step 02: Place the ink container into the cleaning tank for cleaning.

9. A method for reusing an ink container according to claim 8, characterized in that, In step 02, the ink container is cleaned with 50% pure water and 50% cleaning agent, and the ink outlet is facing downwards during the cleaning process.

10. A method for reusing an ink container according to claim 8, characterized in that, The method further includes: Step 03: Seal the through hole.

11. A method for reusing an ink container according to claim 10, characterized in that, Before sealing the through hole, the method further includes: Step 03-1: Place the cleaned ink container in a centrifuge with the through hole and the opening facing outwards to dehydrate the first and second liquid-absorbing components; The ink container, after dehydration, is dried.

12. A method for reusing an ink container according to claim 10, characterized in that, The method further includes: Step 04: Fill the ink container with ink. After filling, seal the ink outlet.

13. A recycled ink container, manufactured using the method according to any one of claims 7 to 12, characterized in that, The recycled ink container includes: The container body is equipped with an ink-containing cavity; An ink dispensing component is connected to the container body, and the ink dispensing component is provided with an ink outlet, which is connected to the ink-containing cavity; An adapter component is installed on the container body, and the ink outlet component is located inside the adapter component. The bottom wall of the adapter component is provided with an opening that communicates with the ink outlet. The first liquid-absorbing component is disposed inside the adapter component and sleeved on the ink outlet; The second liquid-absorbing component is disposed inside the adapter component, and the side of the first liquid-absorbing component away from the ink outlet contacts the second liquid-absorbing component. The bottom wall of the adapter is also provided with a through hole, and at least a portion of the contact portion between the first liquid-absorbing component and the second liquid-absorbing component can be exposed through the through hole.

14. The recycled ink container according to claim 13, characterized in that, The ink container further includes a first sealing component and a second sealing component; The first sealing component seals the through hole; The second sealing component seals the ink outlet.

15. The recycled ink container according to claim 13, characterized in that, The ink container also includes an abutting component for abutting the locking part of the printer; The contacting component is installed on the adapter component, and the through hole and the contacting component are distributed on both sides of the ink outlet. The distance between the center of the through hole and the center of the ink outlet is less than or equal to the distance between the center of the ink outlet and the center of the contacting component.

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