Chip detaching clamp, detaching assembly and chip detaching method

Abstract

The application provides a chip dismounting clamp, a dismounting assembly and a chip dismounting method. The chip dismounting clamp comprises a clamp body, a dismounting part, a force applying part and an inclined part. The clamp body is provided with a positioning part. The positioning part is provided with an opening part. The positioning part is used for accommodating at least part of an ink cartridge to position the ink cartridge. The dismounting part is installed on the clamp body and is used for dismounting a chip assembly on the ink cartridge. The force applying part is installed on the clamp body and is used for receiving external force to drive the ink cartridge to move towards the direction close to the dismounting part, so that the dismounting part can dismount the chip assembly on the ink cartridge. The application drives the ink cartridge to move towards the direction of the dismounting part through the force applying part, so that the dismounting part can dismount the chip assembly on the ink cartridge. The dismounting mode can avoid damaging the ink cartridge. The dismounted chip bearing part is small and is convenient for being recycled and installed again.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of printing consumable chip recycling technology, specifically to a chip disassembly fixture, disassembly assembly, and chip disassembly method. Background Technology

[0002] Ink cartridges are removable components widely used in electro-imaging devices, and they typically contain a chip. When the cartridge is in use, the electro-imaging device detects the chip to read usage information stored within it. When the ink inside the cartridge is depleted and printing is no longer possible, the chip can be removed and installed in a new cartridge for reuse to avoid wasting resources.

[0003] Ink cartridge chips are typically fixed to the ink cartridge using glue or soldering. The chip is installed below the surface of the ink cartridge, making it difficult to remove with existing chip removal tools and methods. This can easily damage the chip during removal, rendering it unusable. Furthermore, if a flat cut is used with removal tools for this type of chip fixing, the area of ​​the chip carrier will be large, which may also damage the original ink cartridge, causing some residual ink to leak out and contaminate the user and the external environment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the problems existing in the prior art, the main objective of this application is to provide a chip removal fixture, removal component and chip removal method that can avoid damage to the ink cartridge and facilitate disassembly.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a chip removal fixture for removing the chip assembly of an ink cartridge, the chip removal fixture comprising:

[0007] The fixture body has a positioning part with an opening for accommodating at least a portion of the ink cartridge to position the ink cartridge.

[0008] A disassembly part is mounted on the fixture body and is used to disassemble the chip assembly on the ink cartridge.

[0009] The force-applying part is mounted on the fixture body and is used to receive external force to drive the ink cartridge to move toward the disassembly part, so that the disassembly part can disassemble the chip assembly on the ink cartridge.

[0010] In some embodiments, during the process of the force-applying part pushing the ink cartridge toward the disassembly part, the disassembly part can disassemble the chip assembly of the ink cartridge along a preset inclined path, wherein the direction of the preset inclined path intersects with the axial direction of the force-applying part.

[0011] In some embodiments, the chip removal fixture further includes an inclined portion disposed on the bottom wall of the positioning portion, and the inclined portion is located at one end of the bottom wall near the force application portion, so that when the ink cartridge is accommodated in the positioning portion, the horizontal height of the end of the ink cartridge near the force application portion is higher than the horizontal height of the end of the ink cartridge near the removal portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the disassembly portion is arranged horizontally, or

[0013] The chip removal fixture also includes an inclined portion, which is disposed on the fixture body. The horizontal height of the end of the inclined portion away from the force-applying portion is lower than the horizontal height of the end of the inclined portion close to the force-applying portion. The removal portion is installed on the inclined portion so that the removal portion is inclined.

[0014] In some embodiments, the clamp body further comprises a first end and a second end, the positioning part is located between the first end and the second end, the disassembly part is installed on the first end, and the force-applying part is movably connected to the second end.

[0015] In some embodiments, the chip removal fixture further includes a rib, which is disposed on the bottom wall of the positioning portion near the second end, and the horizontal height of the end of the rib near the second end is higher than that of the end of the rib near the first end, forming the inclined portion.

[0016] In some embodiments, the horizontal height of the rib gradually increases from the end furthest from the second end toward the end closest to the second end.

[0017] In some embodiments, the length of the rib is greater than or equal to the distance the ink cartridge moves within the positioning portion.

[0018] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the positioning portion is inclined to form the inclined portion.

[0019] In some embodiments, the chip removal fixture further includes a connecting portion and a locking portion, the connecting portion being disposed at the first end, the locking portion engaging with the connecting portion, and the removal portion being fixed between the connecting portion and the locking portion.

[0020] In some embodiments, the connecting portion includes a protrusion, the disassembly portion has a first recessed hole, the disassembly portion is sleeved on the protrusion through the first recessed hole, and the engaging portion has a second recessed hole, the engaging portion is sleeved on the protrusion through the second recessed hole.

[0021] In some embodiments, the connecting portion is provided with a connecting hole and a groove, and the engaging portion includes an engaging protrusion and a hook. The engaging protrusion can engage with the connecting hole, and the hook can engage with the groove.

[0022] In some embodiments, the positioning part extends through the connecting part, the engaging part has a through groove on the side facing the positioning part, the position of the through groove corresponds to the position of the positioning part, and the disassembly part is at least partially exposed in the through groove.

[0023] In some embodiments, the chip removal fixture further includes a crimping portion connected to the engaging portion, and the crimping portion protrudes toward the second end and is inclined downward.

[0024] In some embodiments, the chip removal fixture further includes a cutting section movably connected to the connecting section, the cutting section being used to cut the chip assembly removed by the removal section.

[0025] In some embodiments, the cutting part includes a cutting body, an operating part, and a cutting element. The cutting body is rotatably connected to the connecting part, and the cutting element and the operating part are respectively connected to the cutting body.

[0026] In some embodiments, the chip removal fixture further includes a first limiting part and a second limiting part, the first limiting part being disposed on the lower surface of the engaging part, and the second limiting part being disposed on the bottom wall of the positioning part near the first end.

[0027] In some embodiments, the fixture body further includes a mounting portion disposed at the second end, and the mounting portion is provided with a screw hole, and the force-applying portion is threadedly connected to the screw hole.

[0028] In some embodiments, the force-applying part includes a drive member and a handle, the handle being connected to the drive member, and the drive member being threadedly connected to the screw hole.

[0029] In some embodiments, the disassembly part includes a cutting head and a cutting body, the cutting body is mounted on the clamp body, the cutting head is connected to the cutting body, and the cutting head is arranged in the direction of the force application part, and the cutting head has a wedge-shaped structure.

[0030] In some embodiments, the chip removal fixture further includes an elastic engaging portion disposed on the inner sidewall of the positioning portion.

[0031] In some embodiments, the chip removal fixture further includes a limiting member that is detachably mounted within the positioning portion and has a receiving groove.

[0032] Secondly, this application also provides a disassembly assembly, which includes a chip removal jig and a new ink cartridge as described in any of the above embodiments. The chip removal jig is used to remove the chip assembly from the original ink cartridge so that the removed chip assembly can be installed on the new ink cartridge.

[0033] Thirdly, this application also provides a chip removal method, applied to a chip removal fixture as described in any of the above embodiments, the chip removal method comprising:

[0034] The ink cartridge is placed in the positioning part of the fixture body with the chip assembly facing upwards, and the end of the ink cartridge with the chip assembly is positioned close to the disassembly part.

[0035] The force-applying part is rotated to push the ink cartridge toward the disassembly part, so that the disassembly part can disassemble the chip assembly.

[0036] In some embodiments, as the force-applying part pushes the ink cartridge toward the disassembly part, the disassembly part can disassemble the chip assembly along a preset inclined path.

[0037] In some embodiments, the preset tilt path is formed by the tilting motion of the ink cartridge; and / or

[0038] The preset inclined path is formed by the disassembly part being inclined.

[0039] In some embodiments, the chip removal method further includes installing the removal part onto a connecting part connected to the fixture body, and engaging the engaging part with the connecting part, so that the removal part is fixed between the connecting part and the engaging part.

[0040] In some embodiments, the chip removal method further includes mounting the force-applying part onto the fixture body via a threaded connection.

[0041] In some embodiments, the chip removal method further includes installing a limiting member in or removing the limiting member from the positioning portion to remove chip assemblies of ink cartridges of different sizes.

[0042] In some embodiments, when removing the first ink cartridge, the limiting member is installed in the positioning part, and then the first ink cartridge is installed in the limiting member;

[0043] When disassembling the second ink cartridge, remove the limiting member from the positioning part, and then install the second ink cartridge into the positioning part;

[0044] The volume of the second ink cartridge is larger than that of the first ink cartridge.

[0045] The chip removal jig of this application includes a jig body, a removal part, and a force-applying part. The jig body has a positioning part with an opening for accommodating at least a portion of the ink cartridge for positioning. The removal part is mounted on the jig body and is used to remove the chip assembly from the ink cartridge. The force-applying part is mounted on the jig body and is used to receive external force to drive the ink cartridge toward the removal part, enabling the removal part to remove the chip assembly from the ink cartridge. Compared to the prior art, the chip removal jig of this application removes the chip assembly from the ink cartridge by driving the ink cartridge toward the removal part on the jig body through the force-applying part, thus avoiding damage to the ink cartridge. Furthermore, the removed chip carrier is small, making it easy to recycle and reinstall. In addition, this application has a simple structure and is easy to operate, solving the problem of difficult operation during chip removal from ink cartridges in the prior art and greatly improving the reusability of the chip. Attached Figure Description

[0046] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the ink cartridge used in this application.

[0047] Figure 2 This is another perspective view of the ink cartridge in this application.

[0048] Figure 3 This is another perspective view of the ink cartridge of this application.

[0049] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ink cartridge and chip disassembly fixture assembled according to Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0050] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the chip disassembly fixture in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0051] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the chip disassembly fixture in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0052] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fixture body from another direction in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0053] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly part on the chip disassembly fixture in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0054] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the locking part on the chip disassembly fixture in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0055] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the chip removal fixture in Embodiment 1 of this application, viewed from the side.

[0056] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the force application part on the chip disassembly fixture in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0057] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the chip disassembly fixture in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0058] Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view of the chip disassembly fixture and ink cartridge assembled together in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0059] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of the chip disassembly fixture in Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0060] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the fixture body from another direction in Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0061] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view of the chip disassembly fixture in Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0062] Figure 17 This is a perspective view of the ink cartridge being installed into the chip removal fixture in Embodiment 3 of this application.

[0063] Figure 18 This is a perspective view of the chip disassembly fixture in Embodiment 3 of this application.

[0064] Figure 19 This is an exploded view of the chip disassembly fixture in Embodiment 3 of this application.

[0065] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the fixture body in Embodiment 3 of this application.

[0066] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting component in Embodiment 3 of this application.

[0067] Figure 22 This is a cross-sectional view of the chip disassembly fixture in Embodiment 3 of this application.

[0068] Figure 23 This is a perspective view of the ink cartridge being installed onto the chip removal fixture in Embodiment 4 of this application.

[0069] Figure 24 This is an exploded perspective view of the chip removal fixture according to Embodiment 4 of this application.

[0070] Figure 25 for Figure 24 A three-dimensional view of the main body of the fixture.

[0071] Figure 26 for Figure 24 A three-dimensional diagram of the locking mechanism.

[0072] Figure 27 A perspective view of a new ink cartridge with a chip assembly installed, provided for an embodiment of this application.

[0073] Figure 28 An exploded perspective view of the new ink cartridge provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0074] Figure 29 A perspective view of a new ink cartridge without chip components installed, provided for an embodiment of this application.

[0075] Figure 30 A flowchart of a chip disassembly method provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0076] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0077] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; unless otherwise specified or explained, the term "multiple" refers to two or more, and the terms "connected," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0078] In the description of this specification, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" used 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 also 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.

[0079] Consumable cartridges are an important component of printing equipment. When the printing equipment is an inkjet printer, the corresponding consumable cartridge is an ink cartridge that stores ink; when the printing equipment is a laser printer, the corresponding consumable cartridge is a processing cartridge, developing cartridge, or toner cartridge, etc.

[0080] To store information such as the manufacturer, ink volume, cartridge type, and ink color of the consumable cartridge, a chip is typically installed on the cartridge. The chip is usually fixed to the cartridge by glue or soldering. The chip is installed below the plane of the cartridge, and existing chip removal tools and methods make it difficult to remove, or may easily damage the chip during removal, making it unrecyclable.

[0081] This application discloses a chip removal fixture, which removes the chip carrier along the edge of the chip carrier by means of a removal part, so that the chip carrier and the chip installed on the carrier are removed from the ink cartridge together, which facilitates the recycling and reuse of the chip and avoids the waste of chip resources.

[0082] To facilitate understanding of the solution, a brief introduction to the existing ink cartridge 1 will be given first. Ink cartridge 1 is generally installed in a recording device (such as a printer), and it stores ink. When the recording device records, the ink in ink cartridge 1 is displayed on the recording medium (such as paper, or other printing media that can hold ink).

[0083] refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the ink cartridge 1 includes a housing 11, a handle portion 12, and a protrusion 13. The housing 11 is used to contain ink and is rectangular in shape. It has a top portion 11a, a bottom portion 11b, a first side portion 11c, a second side portion 11d, a third side portion 11e, and a fourth side portion 11f. The top portion 11a and the bottom portion 11b are opposite each other, the first side portion 11c and the second side portion 11d are opposite each other, and the third side portion 11e and the fourth side portion 11f are opposite each other. The top portion 11a, the bottom portion 11b, the first side portion 11c, the second side portion 11d, the third side portion 11e, and the fourth side portion 11f are interconnected. The handle portion 12 is disposed on the third side portion 11e and is inclined relative to the third side portion 11e. An ink outlet 14 is provided on the bottom portion 11b of the housing 11 for discharging ink from the housing 11 to the recording device. The protrusion 13 is provided on the fourth side end 11f of the housing 11, and the protrusion 13 is disposed opposite to the handle portion 12, and the protrusion 13 is closer to the ink outlet 14 than the handle portion 12.

[0084] The ink cartridge 1 also includes a chip 15, which is disposed at the bottom end 11b of the housing 11. The chip 15 stores ink cartridge information. The chip 15 and the ink outlet 14 are disposed on the same plane, and the chip 15 is closer to the handle 12 than the ink outlet 14. In this embodiment, the chip 15 can be mounted on the housing 11 by soldering. The chip 15 can be used to record information such as the ink volume of the ink cartridge 1 and the number of times the ink cartridge 1 has been used. When the ink cartridge 1 is installed in the recording device, the chip 15 can transmit the information on the chip 15 to the recording device through electrical connection. To avoid resource waste, the chip 15 on the ink cartridge 1 can be removed and installed on a new ink cartridge for reuse. The ink cartridge chip removal jig 2 of this application is used to remove the chip 15.

[0085] It should be noted that in the following description, such as Figure 4 As shown, the length direction of the chip removal fixture is defined as the X direction, the width direction as the Y direction, and the height direction as the Z direction. The X, Y, and Z directions are perpendicular to each other.

[0086] Example 1

[0087] Reference Figures 4 to 6 As shown, an embodiment of this application discloses a chip removal jig 2, which includes a jig body 20, a removal part 30, and a force application part 40. The jig body 20 has a first end 20a, a second end 20b, and a positioning part 21. The positioning part 21 is located between the first end 20a and the second end 20b, and has an opening. The positioning part 21 is used to accommodate at least a portion of the ink cartridge for positioning the ink cartridge. The removal part 30 is mounted on the first end 20a and is used to remove the chip assembly on the ink cartridge. The force application part 40 is movably connected to the second end 20b and is used to receive external force to drive the ink cartridge to move toward the removal part 30, so that the ink cartridge contacts the removal part 30, and the chip assembly can be removed through the removal part 30. In this embodiment, the chip assembly includes a chip carrier and a chip. The chip carrier is mounted on the ink cartridge or the chip carrier is part of the ink cartridge, and the chip is mounted on the chip carrier.

[0088] When removing the chip assembly from the ink cartridge, the ink cartridge can be fitted into the positioning part 21. At this time, the clamp body 20 can position the ink cartridge on the clamp body 20 through the positioning part 21, thereby positioning the chip 15 and preventing the ink cartridge from moving during the removal process. At the same time, the ink cartridge is also exposed to the outside through the opening of the positioning part, and the chip on the ink cartridge is also exposed to the outside. Then, a force is applied to the force application part 40, causing the force application part 40 to push the ink cartridge toward the removal part 30, thereby removing the chip assembly through the removal part 30.

[0089] In this embodiment, the chip removal fixture 2 drives the ink cartridge 1 to move toward the removal part 30 on the fixture body 20 through the force application part 40, so that the chip 15 and the chip carrier part on the ink cartridge can be removed. Its structure is simple and easy to operate, which solves the problem of difficult operation during the installation or removal of the chip 15 on the ink cartridge 1 in the prior art, and greatly improves the reusability of the chip 15.

[0090] The positioning part 21 is provided with a positioning groove on the fixture body 20, which extends along the length direction of the fixture body 20. The chip removal fixture 2 also includes an inclined part, which is provided on the bottom wall of the positioning part 21 and is located at the end of the bottom wall of the positioning part 21 near the force application part 40. When the ink cartridge 1 is accommodated in the positioning part 21, the horizontal height of the end of the ink cartridge 1 near the force application part 40 is higher than the horizontal height of the end of the ink cartridge 1 near the removal part 30. Therefore, when the ink cartridge 1 moves toward the removal part 30, the removal part 30 can remove the chip assembly along a preset inclined path, which facilitates the removal of the chip assembly and separates the chip carrier from the ink cartridge housing. At the same time, the removed chip carrier is small and easy to be recycled and reinstalled. Furthermore, the removal along the preset inclined path will not damage the original ink cartridge. The structure is simple and easy to operate, which solves the problem of difficult operation during chip removal from ink cartridges in the prior art, shortens the removal time, improves the removal efficiency, saves time and effort, and the chip removal fixture has a relatively simple structure, low manufacturing difficulty and cost, and greatly improves the reusability of the chip.

[0091] In the above description, the preset tilt path is formed by the tilting movement of the ink cartridge. In other embodiments, the preset tilt path can also be formed by the tilting arrangement of the disassembly part. The direction of the preset tilt path intersects the axial direction of the force-applying part. The direction of the preset tilt path refers to the cutting path direction of the disassembly part for cutting the chip assembly, and the axial direction of the force-applying part refers to the axial direction of the driving member of the force-applying part. Figure 4 The X direction in the equation.

[0092] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the chip removal fixture 2 further includes a rib 211. The rib 211 is disposed on the bottom wall of the positioning part 21 near the second end 20b, and the horizontal height of the end of the rib 211 near the second end 20b is higher than the end of the rib 211 near the first end 20a, thus forming the aforementioned inclined portion. Simultaneously, the length of the rib 211 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the ink cartridge 1 within the positioning part 21, to facilitate the removal part 30 in removing the chip 15 and the chip carrier, thereby detaching them from the ink cartridge housing.

[0093] In some embodiments, the rib 211 may be high at one end and low at the other. If it is high at one end and low at the other, the end closer to the second end is high and the other end is low; or the rib 211 may be high from low and high, and the end closer to the second end is high, that is, the horizontal height of the rib 211 gradually increases from the end away from the second end toward the end closer to the second end.

[0094] In some other embodiments, the protruding rib 211 may not be provided in the positioning part 21. Instead, the bottom wall of the positioning part 21 may be set in an inclined shape to form the above-mentioned inclined part, as long as it is ensured that the chip and the chip carrier can be easily disassembled.

[0095] When ink cartridge 1 is installed onto the disassembly fixture 2, it is placed upside down into the positioning part 21, with the bottom end 11b of ink cartridge 1, where the chip 15 is located, facing upwards. The first side end 11c and the second side end 11d of ink cartridge 1 abut against the inner peripheral walls on both sides of the positioning part 21, respectively, restricting the movement of ink cartridge 1 in the width direction of the fixture body 20. The top end 11a of ink cartridge 1, away from the chip 15, abuts against the protruding rib 211, causing the ink cartridge to be placed at an angle within the positioning part 21, i.e., the end where the ink outlet 14 is located is higher than the end where the chip 15 is located, and the third side end 11e near the chip 15 faces the disassembly part 30. At this time, ink cartridge 1 can move left and right along the length direction of the fixture body 20 within the positioning part 21.

[0096] Continue to refer to Figure 6 As shown, the chip removal fixture also includes a connecting portion 22 and a locking portion 24. The connecting portion 22 is disposed at the first end 20a of the fixture body 20, and is perpendicular to the positioning portion 21. It can be integrally formed with the fixture body 20 or separately disposed. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 22 and the fixture body 20 are preferably integrally formed. The locking portion 24 is locked onto the connecting portion 22, and is located above the connecting portion 22. The removal portion 30 is disposed between the locking portion 24 and the connecting portion 22 to fix the removal portion 30 through the locking of the locking portion 24 and the connecting portion 22, so that the removal portion 30 can be detachably installed between the locking portion 24 and the connecting portion 22.

[0097] Reference Figures 7 to 9As shown, the connecting part 22 includes a body 22a and a protrusion 221. The body 22a is connected to the first end 20a, and the protrusion 221 is connected to the body 22a and located on the upper end face of the body 22a. A first recess 32 is provided on the disassembly part 30. The disassembly part 30 is fitted onto the protrusion 221 of the connecting part 22 through the first recess 32 to prevent the disassembly part 30 from moving back and forth on the connecting part 22. A second recess 241a is also provided at a corresponding position on the engaging part 24. The engaging part 24 is fitted onto the protrusion 221 through the second recess 241a to stably fix the disassembly part 30 between the connecting part 22 and the engaging part 24, preventing its movement in any direction.

[0098] Furthermore, the connecting portion 22 is also provided with connecting holes 222 and grooves 223. There are two connecting holes 222, but there can also be four, six, etc., which are not limited here. The grooves 223 extend upward from the bottom of the connecting portion 22, but do not penetrate the connecting portion 22. The engaging portion 24 includes engaging protrusions 242 and hooks 243. The engaging protrusions 242 can engage with the connecting holes 222. The position and number of engaging protrusions 242 correspond to the connecting holes 222. There can be two, but there can also be four, six, etc. The hooks 243 extend downward and are provided with barbs 2431 at the extended end. The hooks 243 can engage and abut with the grooves 223 on the connecting portion 22. That is, the barbs 2431 hook the top of the grooves 223, thereby stably engaging the engaging portion 24 on the connecting portion 22, thus ensuring that the disassembly portion 30 is stably fixed.

[0099] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 22 is disposed on both sides of the positioning portion 21, that is, the positioning portion 21 penetrates the connecting portion 22. The engaging portion 24, facing the positioning portion 21 and corresponding to it, is also provided with a through groove 244. The through groove 244 extends upward from the bottom of the engaging portion 24, but does not penetrate the engaging portion 24 in the height direction. Figure 10 As shown, the disassembly part 30 is at least partially located between the positioning part 21 and the through groove 244, that is, at least part of the disassembly part 30 is exposed in the through groove 244.

[0100] Continue to refer to Figure 8 As shown, the disassembly part 30 includes a blade head 31 and a blade body. The blade head 31 is mounted on the first end 20a, connected to the blade body and located on the horizontally positioned end of the blade body. The blade head 31 is oriented towards the second end 20b and has a wedge-shaped structure. In this embodiment, the disassembly part preferably uses a blade, but it can also be other structures, as long as it can disassemble the chip and the chip carrier. Preferably, the blade head 31 and the blade body can be an integrally formed structure or can be separate parts.

[0101] In this embodiment, to facilitate the removal of the chip from the ink cartridge, the removal part 30 is inclined, and the horizontal height of the side of the removal part 30 near the first end 20a is lower than the side of the removal part 30 away from the first end 20a, so that the blade of the removal part 30 is tilted upward. For example, the angle between the removal part 30 and the horizontal plane can be 0-30 degrees. Specifically, it can be that the blade is tilted by 0-30 degrees, the entire removal part 30 is tilted by 0-30 degrees, the end face on which the removal part 30 is placed is tilted by 0-30 degrees, or other methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0102] Specifically, the connecting portion 22 on which the disassembly portion 30 is installed may also be provided with an inclined portion. The inclined portion is used to support the disassembly portion 30. The horizontal height of the end of the inclined portion away from the second end is lower than the horizontal height of the end near the second end. Alternatively, the entire end face on the connecting portion 22 on which the disassembly portion 30 is installed is inclined to form an inclined portion, and the horizontal height of the end face away from the second end is lower than the horizontal height of the end face near the second end. In summary, the inclined direction of the inclined portion or the entire end face is consistent with the inclined direction of the inclined portion mentioned above.

[0103] In some other embodiments, the disassembly section can be horizontal, and the chip disassembly fixture also includes a cutting section movably connected to the connecting section. This cutting section is capable of cutting the chip and chip carrier from a vertical direction. The cutting section can be integrally formed with the fixture body, can be a separate component, or can be a separate part. It is designed to cut the chip and chip carrier from the top along the vertical direction when the chip and chip carrier have been disassembled a certain distance horizontally, thus separating the chip and chip carrier from the cartridge housing.

[0104] Continue to refer to Figure 7 As shown, the fixture body 20 also includes a mounting portion 23, which is disposed at the second end 20b and is positioned opposite to the connecting portion 22. A screw hole 231 is formed on the mounting portion 23. Along the length of the fixture body 20, the screw hole 231 is disposed at the end opposite to the connecting portion 22. On the fixture body 20, the connecting portion 22, the positioning portion 21, and the screw hole 231 are sequentially arranged along the length of the fixture body 20, and both the connecting portion 22 and the screw hole 231 are connected to the positioning portion 21. The force-applying portion 40 is threadedly connected to the screw hole 231, allowing the force-applying portion 40 to move and rotate within the screw hole 231.

[0105] Reference Figure 11As shown, the force-applying part 40 includes a drive member 42 and a handle 41. The handle 41 is connected to the drive member 42, and the drive member 42 is threadedly connected to the screw hole 231. The handle 41 can receive external force to drive the drive member 42 to move on the clamp body 20, thereby pushing the ink cartridge 1 to remove the chip 15. Specifically, the drive member 42 is a cylindrical structure with a thread 421 on its outer circumferential surface. The drive member 42 is installed in the screw hole 231 through the engagement of the thread 421 with the internal thread 231a. The drive member 42 can move and rotate within the screw hole 231 through the engagement of the thread 421 with the internal thread 231a. One end of the drive member 42 connected to the handle 41 extends out of the clamp body 20, and the other end of the drive member 42 passes through the screw hole 231 and rests in the positioning part 21, abutting against the protrusion 13 on the fourth side end 11f of the ink cartridge 1. In use, the handle 41 can be rotated outside the clamp body 20, allowing the drive member 42 to rotate within the screw hole 231. One end of the drive member 42 within the positioning part 21 pushes the ink cartridge 1 to move towards the disassembly part 30 within the positioning part 21, enabling the disassembly part 30 to disassemble the chip 15 and the chip carrier. In some other embodiments, the drive member 42 may also be a prism-shaped structure, which is not limited here.

[0106] Furthermore, the length of the drive member 42 can be set according to requirements, thereby limiting the movement distance of the ink cartridge 1 and the distance at which the disassembly part 30 disassembles the chip 15 and chip carrier on the ink cartridge. That is, the position of the cutting head 31 on the disassembly part 30 inserted into the housing of the ink cartridge is fixed. In addition, in some other embodiments, a limiting member (not shown in the figure) can be provided on the outer end face of the mounting part away from the positioning part 21. The distance between the limiting member and the outer end face of the mounting part is set according to requirements. Specifically, the limiting member is set towards the handle and can abut against the handle 41. By limiting the further movement of the handle 41, the movement distance of the ink cartridge 1 towards the disassembly part 30 is limited, and the ink cartridge 1 no longer moves. The disassembly part 30 cuts the carrier where the chip is located from one end to the other end, thereby removing the chip and the carrier where the chip is located from the housing of the ink cartridge.

[0107] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the chip removal fixture in this embodiment is used as follows:

[0108] First, the ink cartridge 1 is placed upside down in the positioning part 21 on the fixture body 20 so that the ink cartridge is stably positioned on the fixture body 20 by the positioning part 21. At this time, the ink cartridge 1 is exposed in the positioning part 21 with the chip facing upward and close to the disassembly part 30.

[0109] Then, the handle 41 of the force application part 40 is rotated, causing the drive member 42 to rotate and move on the clamp body 20, thereby pushing the ink cartridge 1 to move within the positioning part 21. This causes the cutting head 31 of the disassembly part 30 to disassemble the chip 15 along the inclined ink cartridge 1 and extend into the cartridge housing, i.e., the carrier part where the chip is located. The force application part 40 is then rotated again, pushing the ink cartridge 1 to continue moving until the handle can no longer be rotated. The disassembly part 30 then cuts off the carrier part where the chip is located, thus removing the chip and carrier part from the cartridge housing.

[0110] In this step, if the carrier containing the chip cannot be completely removed by the disassembly part, the user can remove it by hand or with a tool.

[0111] Finally, install the removed chip 15 or chip 15 and chip carrier onto the chip mounting part of the new ink cartridge.

[0112] Example 2

[0113] like Figures 14 to 16 As shown, this embodiment discloses another chip removal fixture. The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that in this embodiment, the chip removal fixture further includes an elastic engaging portion 512, which is disposed on the inner sidewall of the positioning portion 21. Specifically, one end of the elastic engaging portion 512 is connected to the inner sidewall of the positioning portion 21, while the other end is suspended, and it can elastically deform in the width direction of the fixture body 20, so that the chip removal fixture can adapt to ink cartridges of different sizes.

[0114] This embodiment, through the provision of the elastic engaging portion 512, allows ink cartridges of different sizes to be used on the disassembly fixture. When a small ink cartridge is placed inside the positioning portion, the ink cartridge is positioned on the fixture body regardless of whether the elastic engaging portion 512 deforms elastically. When a large ink cartridge is placed inside the positioning portion, the elastic engaging portion 512 undergoes elastic deformation and is compressed towards the inner wall of the positioning portion. The ink cartridge is positioned on the fixture body by the abutting action of the deformed elastic engaging portion 512 and the inner wall of the positioning portion.

[0115] In this embodiment, four elastic engaging portions 512 are provided, two on each of the two opposing inner sidewalls, to ensure that the ink cartridge is stably engaged within the positioning portion. In some other embodiments, two, six, or more elastic engaging portions may be provided.

[0116] This embodiment achieves the effect of ink cartridge positioning by fixing the ink cartridge in the positioning part or by setting an elastic locking part in the positioning part, which helps to improve the accuracy of the edge position of the disassembly support part.

[0117] Furthermore, the chip removal fixture also includes a pressing part 245, which is connected to the engaging part and is disposed towards the second end portion 20b, inclined downward along the side end portion of the engaging part. When the ink cartridge moves toward the removal part 30, the pressing part 245 at least partially contacts the bottom end surface of the ink cartridge, facilitating the pressing of the ink cartridge during removal and preventing the ink cartridge from moving in the height direction.

[0118] In some other implementations, the crimping part may not be provided. During disassembly, the user can press the ink cartridge slightly with their hand, or the crimping part may not contact the bottom surface of the ink cartridge. As long as the ink cartridge does not move in the height direction, the chip on the ink cartridge can be stably disassembled.

[0119] In this embodiment, the chip removal fixture is used as follows:

[0120] First, the ink cartridge 1 is placed upside down in the positioning part 21 on the fixture body 20, and the ink cartridge is stably positioned on the fixture body 20 by the elastic engaging part 512. At this time, the ink cartridge 1 is exposed in the positioning part 21 with the chip facing upward and close to the disassembly part 30.

[0121] Then, the handle 41 of the force application part 40 is rotated, causing the drive member 42 to rotate and move on the clamp body 20, thereby pushing the ink cartridge 1 to move within the positioning part 21. This causes the cutting head 31 of the disassembly part 30 to disassemble the chip 15 along the inclined ink cartridge 1 and extend into the cartridge housing, i.e., the carrier part where the chip is located. The force application part 40 is then rotated again, pushing the ink cartridge 1 to continue moving until the handle can no longer be rotated. The disassembly part 30 then cuts off the carrier part where the chip is located, thus removing the chip and the chip carrier part from the cartridge housing.

[0122] Finally, install the removed chip 15 or chip 15 and chip carrier onto the chip mounting part of the new ink cartridge.

[0123] In this embodiment, the other structures and descriptions are the same as in Embodiment 1, and will not be described again here.

[0124] Example 3

[0125] This embodiment discloses another chip removal fixture. The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the structure of the fixture body and the removal method are different.

[0126] Reference Figures 17 to 19As shown, the chip removal fixture includes a fixture body 200, a removal part 30, and a force-applying part 40. A positioning part 210 is horizontally disposed on the fixture body 200, at least partially penetrating the fixture body 200. The positioning part 210 is configured as a positioning groove structure for accommodating ink cartridges. The removal part 30 and the force-applying part 40 are respectively disposed at both ends of the fixture body 200 and located at both ends of the positioning part 210. The force-applying part 40 is used to drive the ink cartridge located within the positioning part 210 to move towards the removal part 30, and the removal part 30 is used to remove the chip assembly from the ink cartridge.

[0127] Reference Figure 19 and Figure 20 As shown, the chip disassembly fixture also includes a connecting portion 22 and a locking portion 240. The connecting portion 22 is perpendicular to the positioning portion 210 and communicates with the positioning portion 210. The positioning portion 210 passes through the connecting portion 22. The connecting portion 22 also has a connecting plane 211b and a connecting hole 211a. The disassembly portion 30 is placed on the connecting plane 221b. The locking portion 240 engages with the connecting portion 22, fixing the disassembly portion 30 between the locking portion 240 and the connecting portion 22. In some embodiments, the connecting portion 22 can be integrally formed with the fixture body 200 or can be separate. In this embodiment, integral forming is preferred.

[0128] Specifically, the engaging part 240 is provided with an engaging protrusion 244a and a hook 242a. The engaging protrusion 244a engages with the engaging hole 211a on the connecting part 22; the hook 242a engages with the groove on the connecting part 22. Thus, by providing the engaging protrusion 244a and the hook 242a, the engaging part 240 can be stably engaged on the connecting part 22, thereby ensuring that the disassembly part 30 is stably fixed between the two and preventing the disassembly part 30 from moving during the disassembly process.

[0129] In addition, a notch 241b is provided at the top of the engaging portion 240, which faces the disassembly area of ​​the disassembly portion 30, facilitating observation of the disassembled chip from the notch 241b. A pressing portion 243a is also provided on the end face of the engaging portion 240 near the notch 241b and facing the positioning portion 210. When disassembling the chip and chip carrier, the pressing portion 243a restricts the distance of the ink cartridge in the height direction, preventing movement of the ink cartridge in the height direction and further stabilizing the positioning of the ink cartridge within the positioning portion 210.

[0130] Furthermore, a support shaft 260 is provided at one end of the joint 22 near the positioning part 210. The chip disassembly fixture also includes a cutting part 250, which is rotatably connected to the support shaft 260 and is used to cut the chip assembly after it has been disassembled by the disassembly part 30.

[0131] The cutting unit 250 includes a cutting body 251, an operating unit 252, and a cutting component 254. A support hole 253 is provided at one end of the cutting body 251. The support hole 253 cooperates with a support shaft 260, allowing the cutting body 251 to be rotatably connected to the connecting part 22 via the support hole 253, the support shaft 260, and the connecting part 250. The structure of the cutting component 254 is the same as that of the disassembly unit, but they are arranged vertically; that is, the disassembly part 30 on the connecting part 22 is horizontally arranged, while the cutting component on the cutting unit 250 is vertically arranged. The operating unit 252 is connected to the other end of the cutting body 251. By operating the operating unit 252, the cutting unit 250 can be rotated around the support shaft 260, causing the cutting component 254 to cut the chip and chip carrier portion vertically.

[0132] In some other embodiments, the cutting element 254 on the cutting part 250 and the disassembly part 30 on the connecting part 22 are not necessarily perpendicular to each other, but may intersect; alternatively, the cutting part may not be provided, and the chip and chip carrier may be disassembled by bending. However, in this embodiment, it is preferred that they are perpendicular to each other.

[0133] In this embodiment, the cutting element 254 on the cutting section 250 is also provided with mounting holes, which correspond to the support holes 253 on the cutting section. The cutting body 251 and the cutting element 254 are mounted to the support shaft 260 through the support holes and mounting holes, and can rotate around the support shaft 260. In some other embodiments, the cutting element may not have mounting holes, and the cutting section may have mounting grooves for engaging and disassembling components, or other structures, to ensure that the cutting element can be stably fixed on the cutting section.

[0134] Reference Figure 21 As shown, in this embodiment, the chip disassembly fixture further includes a limiting member 220, which is detachably installed within the positioning part 210. The limiting member 220 is provided with a receiving groove 222a for accommodating an ink cartridge. The receiving groove 222a is formed by two side walls and a bottom wall. Multiple ribs are provided on the inner peripheral walls of the two side walls for stable positioning of the ink cartridge. Two latches 221a are provided on the outer peripheral walls of the two side walls, but multiple latches can also be used.

[0135] Continue to refer to Figure 20As shown, the positioning part 210 is provided with a notch 212 and a locking recess 213. The notch 212 is located at the bottom of the positioning part 210 and near the side wall, while the locking recess 213 is located at the end of the inner peripheral wall of the side wall and is recessed towards the inner peripheral wall. When the limiting member 220 is installed into the positioning part 210, the two side walls of the limiting member 220 pass through the notch 212 from the bottom of the positioning part 210 until the buckle 221a on the limiting member 220 engages and is fixed with the locking recess 213 in the positioning part 210. At the same time, the top ends of the two side walls of the limiting member 220 are also provided with guide protrusions 223a. The guide protrusions 223a protrude from the top ends of the side walls and are used to guide the limiting member 220 to be correctly inserted into the positioning part 210. When the limiting member 220 is removed, it is only necessary to pinch the guide protrusions 223a in opposite directions to disengage the buckle 221a from the locking recess 213.

[0136] When removing the chip from a smaller ink cartridge, the limiting member 220 needs to be installed into the positioning part 210. The ink cartridge is housed in the receiving groove of the limiting member 220 to achieve stable positioning. (Refer to...) Figure 22 As shown. When removing the chip from a larger ink cartridge, the limiting member 220 is not required; the ink cartridge can be directly installed into the positioning part 210 for stable positioning. This embodiment, by providing the limiting member 220 on the fixture body 200, allows the chip removal fixture to be compatible with ink cartridges of different sizes, facilitating replacement and positioning between ink cartridges of different sizes, and improving the user experience.

[0137] The limiting member 220 in this embodiment is also applicable to other embodiments in this application.

[0138] In some other embodiments, some structures on the limiting member 220 may be omitted, as long as it does not affect the use of the limiting member 220.

[0139] In some other embodiments, only one disassembly part 30 may be provided, and the disassembly part 30 may be inclined relative to the chip and the chip carrier.

[0140] In this embodiment, one force-applying part 40 is provided, and its structure and the structure of other components are the same as in Embodiment 1, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0141] In this embodiment, the chip removal fixture is used as follows:

[0142] First, the disassembly part 30 and the force application part 40 are respectively installed on the fixture body 200, and the ink cartridge 1 is installed into the positioning part 210 or the receiving groove 222a, so that the chip on the ink cartridge is exposed through the upper end opening of the positioning part, while the disassembly part 30 and the cutting part are horizontally and vertically aligned with the position of the chip respectively.

[0143] Then, rotate the force-applying part 40 until it comes into contact with the ink cartridge. Continue to rotate the force-applying part 40 to move the ink cartridge toward the horizontally arranged disassembly part 30, thereby removing the chip and chip carrier from the ink cartridge through the disassembly part 30. When the disassembly part 30 moves from one end of the chip carrier to the other end, press down on the cutting part 250. The vertically arranged cutting member on the cutting part 250 cuts the connection between the other end of the chip and the ink cartridge housing in the height direction until the chip and chip carrier are removed.

[0144] Finally, install the removed chip 15 and chip carrier onto the chip mounting part of the new ink cartridge.

[0145] Example 4

[0146] Reference Figure 23 and Figure 24 As shown, this embodiment discloses another chip removal fixture. The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the chip removal fixture in this embodiment further includes a first limiting part 61 and a second limiting part 62.

[0147] Reference Figure 25 and Figure 26 As shown, the chip disassembly fixture also includes a first limiting part 61 and a second limiting part 62. The first limiting part 61 is disposed on the lower surface of the engaging part 24, and its position corresponds to that of the positioning part 21. The first limiting part 61 protrudes towards the positioning part 21. The second limiting part 62 is disposed at the bottom of the positioning part 21, and extends along the bottom wall of the positioning part 21 in a direction away from the second end 20b. That is, the second limiting part 62 is located at the end of the bottom wall of the positioning part 21 near the first end 20a, so that the vertical movement of the ink cartridge can be restricted by the first limiting part 61 and the second limiting part 62.

[0148] Specifically, the second limiting part 62 includes a connecting part 621 and a plurality of protrusions 622. The connecting part 621 is located at one end of the bottom wall of the positioning part 21 near the first end 20a. The plurality of protrusions 622 are respectively connected to the connecting part 621, and the plurality of protrusions 622 protrude toward the engaging part 24. The length of the plurality of protrusions 622 extends along the length extension direction of the positioning part, and the plurality of protrusions 622 are spaced apart along the width extension direction of the positioning part 21.

[0149] For example, for ink cartridges with a relatively large positioning volume, such as the BK ink cartridge, when the black ink cartridge is inverted in the positioning part 21 and moves towards the disassembly part 30 under the action of the force application part 40, the first limiting part 61 will abut against the bottom surface of the ink cartridge to limit the bottom end of the ink cartridge, and the protrusion 622 of the second limiting part 62 will abut against the top surface of the ink cartridge to limit the top end of the ink cartridge, thereby limiting the movement of the ink cartridge in the vertical direction by the first limiting part 61 and the second limiting part 62.

[0150] It should be noted that the first and second limiting parts can limit the ink cartridges of all colors, but the limiting effect is more obvious on the large-capacity ink cartridges (black ink cartridges), making the disassembly of the chip and chip carrier of the ink cartridge more perfect during the disassembly process.

[0151] Based on the above, this application also discloses a disassembly assembly, which includes a chip disassembly jig and a new ink cartridge. The chip disassembly jig can be the chip disassembly jig described in the above embodiments. The chip disassembly jig can be used to remove the chip assembly from the original ink cartridge so that the removed chip assembly can be installed on the new ink cartridge.

[0152] Reference Figure 27 As shown, the new ink cartridge 100 includes a housing 101, a chip mounting portion 102, a handle portion 103, a first engaging portion 104, and a second engaging portion 105. The housing 101 has an ink-containing cavity and an ink outlet 101a. The ink-containing cavity stores ink, and the ink outlet 101a discharges the ink stored in the ink-containing cavity to the printer. The handle portion 103 is connected to the housing 101, facilitating user hand-holding the ink cartridge during installation. The first engaging portion 104 is connected to the handle 103, and the second engaging portion 105 is connected to the housing 101. The first engaging portion 104 and the second engaging portion 105 engage with the printer, ensuring the new ink cartridge is stably fixed to the printer and allowing ink to be filled. The chip mounting portion 102 is located in the housing 101 and is used to install removed chip components.

[0153] Reference Figure 28 As shown, the disassembled chip assembly may include a chip carrier 106 and a chip 107. The chip carrier 106 is disposed on the chip mounting portion 102, and the chip carrier 106 has a first region and a second region. The thickness of the first region of the chip carrier 106 is less than the thickness of the second region. The chip 107 is mounted in the first region of the chip carrier 106, and the chip 107 is used to store information such as the ink cartridge manufacturer, ink volume, consumable cartridge type, and ink color.

[0154] Reference Figure 29As shown, the chip mounting portion 102 includes a fixing portion 102a and a positioning engagement portion 102b. The fixing portion 102a is at least partially recessed from the end face of the housing 101, and the distance from the end of the fixing portion 102a away from the ink outlet 101a to the upper end face 101b of the housing 101 is less than the distance from the end of the fixing portion 102a near the ink outlet 101a to the upper end face 101b of the housing 101. The positioning engagement portion 102b is disposed on the housing 101 and located at the end of the fixing portion 102a away from the ink outlet 101a, and is used to limit the chip assembly. When the chip assembly is mounted on the chip mounting portion 102, a first region of the chip carrier portion 106 is located at the end of the fixing portion 102a near the ink outlet 101a, and a second region of the chip carrier portion 106 is located at the end of the fixing portion 102a away from the ink outlet 101a.

[0155] The structural design of the chip mounting part 102 in this embodiment allows the disassembled chip assembly to be matched with it, facilitating installation and enabling the chip assembly to be used rationally. Furthermore, by making the fixing part 102a at least partially recessed, this application can prevent damage to part of the fixing part structure when the new ink cartridge is dropped. At the same time, since the distance from the end of the fixing part 102a away from the ink outlet 101a to the upper surface of the housing is less than the distance from the end of the fixing part 102a near the ink outlet 101a to the upper surface of the housing, when the new ink cartridge 100 is inserted into the mounting part of the printer in the insertion direction, the chip assembly can be correctly guided to position, engage, and be fixed, thereby improving the user experience and saving resources and costs.

[0156] Based on the above embodiments, this application also discloses a chip removal method, which can utilize the chip removal fixture described in the above embodiments, with reference to... Figure 30 As shown, the chip removal method includes the following steps:

[0157] S10. Place the ink cartridge in the positioning part of the fixture body, with the chip assembly facing upwards, and place the end of the ink cartridge with the chip assembly close to the disassembly part.

[0158] Specifically, after the ink cartridge is placed upside down in the positioning part of the fixture body, the chip assembly is positioned upwards, and the end of the ink cartridge with the chip assembly is positioned close to the disassembly part.

[0159] S20. Rotate the force-applying part to push the ink cartridge toward the disassembly part, so that the disassembly part can disassemble the chip assembly.

[0160] Specifically, the handle of the force-applying part can be rotated, causing the ink cartridge to move towards the disassembly part within the positioning part under the action of the force-applying part. This allows the disassembly part to detach the chip carrier from the ink cartridge along the edge of the chip carrier part following a preset inclined path, thereby separating the chip and the chip carrier part from the ink cartridge. After detaching the chip and the chip carrier part from the ink cartridge, the chip carrier part and the chip or the chip can be installed into the chip mounting part of a new ink cartridge.

[0161] The chip disassembly method of this embodiment enables the recycling and reuse of the chip and chip carrier. When the consumables stored in the ink cartridge are exhausted, the chip and chip carrier can be recycled and installed into the mounting part of a new ink cartridge. This not only makes recycling and reuse very convenient but also saves costs and greatly improves the reusability of the chip.

[0162] In one possible implementation, prior to step S10, the chip removal method further includes: S00, installing the removal part onto the connecting part of the fixture body, and engaging the engaging part on the connecting part to restrict the movement of the removal part in any direction through the connecting part and the engaging part, so that the removal part can be stably fixed between the connecting part and the engaging part, while installing the force-applying part into the screw hole, so that the force-applying part can rotate and move within the screw hole.

[0163] In addition, prior to step S10, the chip disassembly method further includes: S01, to facilitate the placement of the ink cartridge within the positioning part, the force-applying part can be rotated to a suitable position. This suitable position can be that the end of the force-applying part's drive member furthest from the handle is within the screw hole, i.e., the drive member has not yet unscrewed out of the screw hole near the positioning part; it can also be that the drive member has just screwed into the screw hole; or the end of the drive member furthest from the handle slightly extends beyond the screw hole near the positioning part, but this does not affect the placement of the ink cartridge into the positioning part. If the force-applying part is already in a suitable position during step S10, step S01 can be omitted.

[0164] Furthermore, prior to step S10, the chip removal method further includes: S02, if no limiting component is installed on the chip removal fixture, and a small ink cartridge (first ink cartridge) is to be removed, the limiting component needs to be installed into the positioning part first, and then the ink cartridge is inverted and installed into the limiting component; if a large ink cartridge (second ink cartridge) is to be removed, the ink cartridge can be directly inverted and installed into the positioning part; conversely, if a limiting component is installed on the chip removal fixture, and a large ink cartridge needs to be removed, the limiting component needs to be removed first, and then the ink cartridge is inverted and installed into the positioning part; if a small ink cartridge is to be removed, the ink cartridge can be directly inverted and installed into the limiting component.

[0165] In step S10, when the ink cartridge is placed upside down into the positioning part of the fixture body, the ink cartridge is tilted within the positioning part. This is to disassemble the connection between the chip carrier and the ink cartridge along the edge of the chip carrier part according to a preset tilt path, thereby removing the chip and the chip carrier part from the ink cartridge housing without damaging the ink cartridge housing. This also improves the accuracy of disassembling the connection between the chip carrier part and the ink cartridge along the edge of the chip carrier part, and avoids chip damage.

[0166] After removing the chip assembly from the original ink cartridge, it can be installed on a new ink cartridge. Specifically, the chip mounting portion of the new ink cartridge includes a fixing portion and a positioning engagement portion. The fixing portion is at least partially formed by a recess in the bottom end face of the housing, and the distance from the end of the fixing portion away from the ink outlet to the upper end face is less than the distance from the end of the fixing portion near the ink outlet to the upper end face. The positioning engagement portion is located on the bottom end face and at the end of the fixing portion away from the ink outlet. When installing the chip and chip carrier portion into the chip mounting portion, the thinner end of the chip carrier portion can be positioned at the end of the fixing portion near the ink outlet, and the thicker end of the chip carrier portion can be positioned at the end of the fixing portion away from the ink outlet. The positioning engagement portion limits the positioning of the chip and chip carrier portion.

[0167] In the above embodiments, the preset tilt path can be formed by the tilting movement of the ink cartridge or by the tilting arrangement of the disassembly part. For example, the preset tilt path is formed by the ink cartridge being tilted and placed inside the positioning part, which is provided with progressively higher ribs, so the ink cartridge tilts within the positioning part; alternatively, the disassembly part itself can be tilted, the end face on which the disassembly part is placed can be tilted, or only the blade of the disassembly part can be tilted, or other methods will not be described in detail here.

[0168] Specifically, the handle of the rotating force-applying part is rotated clockwise, causing the force-applying part to move closer to the ink cartridge. This rotation can be automated to improve disassembly efficiency and save time and effort. Alternatively, it can be done manually.

[0169] Under the action of the force application part, the chip on the ink cartridge moves toward the blade head near the disassembly part, or the blade head of the disassembly part moves toward the chip, realizing the feeding action, so that the blade head of the disassembly part gradually inserts into the connection position between the edge of the chip carrier and the ink cartridge. The blade head gradually disassembles the chip carrier from the ink cartridge along the edge of the chip carrier part according to the preset inclined path, realizing the effect of chip carrier part and chip detachment.

[0170] The ink cartridge chip removal fixture disclosed in this application positions the ink cartridge and chip using a positioning part, and applies force to the ink cartridge using a force-applying part, causing the removal part to act on the chip carrier part, thereby separating the chip carrier part from the ink cartridge housing. This allows for the removal of the chip and chip carrier part from the ink cartridge. The fixture has a simple structure and is easy to operate, solving the problem of difficult operation during chip removal from ink cartridges in the prior art. It shortens the removal time, improves the removal efficiency, and saves time and effort. Moreover, the chip removal fixture has a relatively simple structure, and its manufacturing difficulty and cost are relatively low, greatly improving the reusability of the chip.

[0171] Furthermore, by providing an inclined part within the positioning part, when the ink cartridge 1 moves toward the disassembly part 30, the disassembly part 30 can disassemble the chip assembly along a preset inclined path, facilitating the disassembly of the chip assembly and separating the chip carrier from the ink cartridge housing. At the same time, the disassembled chip carrier is small, making it easy to be recycled and reinstalled. Moreover, disassembling along the preset inclined path will not damage the original ink cartridge. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0172] The chip removal fixture and chip removal method disclosed in this application facilitate the separation of the chip carrier and chip 15 together from the housing of ink cartridge 1. The removed chip carrier and chip 15 together, or the chip 15 is removed from the chip carrier, are then installed into the chip mounting part of a new ink cartridge. This realizes the secondary use of the chip, improves the chip utilization rate, helps to save chip costs, and has good environmental protection.

[0173] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A chip removal jig for removing the chip assembly of an ink cartridge, characterized in that, The chip removal fixture includes: The clamp body has a positioning part, a first end and a second end, the positioning part is located between the first end and the second end, and the positioning part has an opening, the positioning part is used to accommodate at least a portion of the ink cartridge to position the ink cartridge; A disassembly part is mounted on the fixture body and located at the first end, and the disassembly part is used to disassemble the chip assembly on the ink cartridge; The force-applying part is mounted on the clamp body and movably connected to the second end. The force-applying part is used to receive external force to drive the ink cartridge to move toward the disassembly part, so that the disassembly part can disassemble the chip assembly on the ink cartridge. An inclined portion is provided on the bottom wall of the positioning portion, and the inclined portion is located at the end of the bottom wall near the force-applying portion, so that when the ink cartridge is accommodated in the positioning portion, the horizontal height of the end of the ink cartridge near the force-applying portion is higher than the horizontal height of the end of the ink cartridge near the disassembly portion. A rib is provided on the bottom wall of the positioning part near the second end, and the horizontal height of the end of the rib near the second end is higher than that of the end of the rib near the first end, forming the inclined part; During the process of the force-applying part pushing the ink cartridge toward the disassembly part, the disassembly part can disassemble the chip assembly of the ink cartridge along a preset inclined path, the direction of which intersects with the axial direction of the force-applying part.

2. The chip removal fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disassembly section is horizontally arranged, or The chip removal fixture also includes an inclined portion, which is disposed on the fixture body. The horizontal height of the end of the inclined portion away from the force-applying portion is lower than the horizontal height of the end of the inclined portion close to the force-applying portion. The removal portion is installed on the inclined portion so that the removal portion is inclined.

3. The chip removal fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal height of the rib gradually increases from the end away from the second end toward the end closer to the second end, and the length of the rib is greater than or equal to the distance the ink cartridge moves within the positioning part.

4. The chip removal fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the positioning part is inclined to form the inclined part.

5. The chip removal fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chip removal fixture further includes a connecting part and a locking part. The connecting part is disposed at the first end, the locking part engages with the connecting part, and the removal part is fixed between the connecting part and the locking part.

6. The chip removal fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting part includes a protrusion, the disassembly part is provided with a first recessed hole, the disassembly part is sleeved on the protrusion through the first recessed hole, and the engaging part is provided with a second recessed hole, the engaging part is sleeved on the protrusion through the second recessed hole.

7. The chip removal fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting part is provided with a connecting hole and a groove, and the engaging part includes an engaging protrusion and a hook. The engaging protrusion can engage with the connecting hole, and the hook can engage with the groove.

8. The chip removal fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning part penetrates the connecting part, and the engaging part has a through groove on the side facing the positioning part. The position of the through groove corresponds to the position of the positioning part, and the disassembly part is at least partially exposed in the through groove.

9. The chip removal fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The chip removal fixture also includes a pressing part, which is connected to the engaging part, and the pressing part protrudes towards the second end and is inclined downward.

10. The chip removal fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The chip disassembly fixture also includes a cutting section, which is movably connected to the connecting section. The cutting section is used to cut the chip assembly after it has been disassembled by the disassembly section.

11. The chip removal fixture according to claim 10, characterized in that, The cutting section includes a cutting body, an operating section, and a cutting component. The cutting body is rotatably connected to the connecting section, and the cutting component and the operating section are respectively connected to the cutting body.

12. The chip removal fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The chip disassembly fixture further includes a first limiting part and a second limiting part. The first limiting part is disposed on the lower surface of the engaging part, and the second limiting part is disposed on the bottom wall of the positioning part near the first end.

13. The chip removal fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixture body also includes a mounting part, which is disposed at the second end and has a screw hole. The force-applying part is threadedly connected to the screw hole.

14. The chip removal fixture according to claim 13, characterized in that, The force-applying part includes a driving component and a handle, the handle is connected to the driving component, and the driving component is threadedly connected to the screw hole.

15. The chip removal fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disassembly part includes a cutting head and a cutting body. The cutting body is mounted on the fixture body, the cutting head is connected to the cutting body, and the cutting head is oriented toward the force-applying part. The cutting head has a wedge-shaped structure.

16. The chip removal fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that, The chip removal fixture also includes an elastic engaging portion, which is disposed on the inner sidewall of the positioning portion.

17. The chip removal fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that, The chip removal fixture also includes a limiting member, which is detachably installed in the positioning part and has a receiving groove.

18. A disassembly assembly, characterized in that, Includes the chip removal jig and new ink cartridge as described in any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the chip removal jig is used to remove the chip assembly from the original ink cartridge so that the removed chip assembly can be installed on the new ink cartridge.

19. A chip removal method, applied to the chip removal fixture as described in any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that, The chip disassembly method includes: The ink cartridge is placed in the positioning part of the fixture body with the chip assembly facing upwards, and the end of the ink cartridge with the chip assembly is positioned close to the disassembly part. The force-applying part is rotated to push the ink cartridge toward the disassembly part, so that the disassembly part can disassemble the chip assembly.

20. The chip disassembly method according to claim 19, characterized in that, During the process of the force-applying part pushing the ink cartridge toward the disassembly part, the disassembly part can disassemble the chip assembly according to a preset inclined path.

21. The chip disassembly method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The preset tilt path is formed by the tilting motion of the ink cartridge; and / or The preset inclined path is formed by the disassembly part being inclined.

22. The chip disassembly method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The chip removal method further includes installing the removal part onto the connecting part connected to the fixture body, and engaging the engaging part with the connecting part, so that the removal part is fixed between the connecting part and the engaging part.

23. The chip disassembly method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The chip disassembly method further includes installing the force-applying part onto the fixture body via a threaded connection.

24. The chip disassembly method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The chip removal method further includes installing a limiting member inside the positioning part or removing the limiting member from the positioning part to remove chip assemblies of ink cartridges of different sizes.

25. The chip disassembly method according to claim 24, characterized in that, When removing the first ink cartridge, the limiting member is installed inside the positioning part, and then the first ink cartridge is installed inside the limiting member; When disassembling the second ink cartridge, the limiting member is removed from the positioning part, and then the second ink cartridge is installed in the positioning part; The volume of the second ink cartridge is larger than that of the first ink cartridge.

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