Base and printing system

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of printing technology and provides a base and a printing system. The present invention provides a base for use in an inkjet printer. The inkjet printer comprises a printing end, an inkjet area, and multiple inkjet holes. The base comprises a base body, an ink receiving unit, and a cleaning unit. The cleaning unit is connected to the base body and can contact the inkjet area when the inkjet printer is connected to the base body to clean obstructions in the inkjet holes. The present invention aims to provide a base and a printing system to address the technical problem of inkjet hole blockage in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of printing technology, and in particular to a base and a printing system. Background Art

[0002] Nowadays, with the advancement of science and technology, printer technology is also constantly developing. There are many types of printers, including inkjet printers, laser printers and dot matrix printers.

[0003] Inkjet printers are common printers on the market. Inkjet printers include a print head, which sprays ink onto a printing medium to achieve printing.

[0004] However, the water in the ink of the print nozzle is easy to evaporate. If people do not use the printer for a period of time, the water in the ink will evaporate, causing the ink to become viscous or even dry, thereby causing the inkjet hole to be blocked. Once the inkjet hole is blocked, the ink cannot be sprayed out normally, which directly affects the printing effect and causes problems such as blurred printing, broken lines or complete failure to print. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a base and a printing system to solve the technical problem of inkjet hole clogging in the prior art.

[0006] The above-mentioned purpose of the present invention can be achieved by adopting the following technical solutions:

[0007] The present invention provides a base, which is applied to an inkjet printer. The inkjet printer has a printing end, the printing end has an inkjet area, and the inkjet area has multiple inkjet holes. The base includes a base body and a cleaning unit; the cleaning unit is connected to the base body and can contact the inkjet area when the inkjet printer is connected to the base body to clean the blockages at the inkjet holes.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the invention further comprises an ink receiving unit connected to the base body, and the ink receiving unit can receive the ink pre-ejected from the inkjet hole when the inkjet printer is connected to the base body.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the seat body has an inner cavity and a through hole; the through hole is located at the upper end of the seat body and is connected to the inner cavity; the inkjet area is located at the through hole when the inkjet printer is connected to the seat body; the ink receiving unit is arranged in the inner cavity and is located below the through hole; the cleaning unit is arranged in the inner cavity and is located at the through hole.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning unit includes a button, an elastic reset mechanism and a cleaning mechanism; the side wall of the base body has a mounting hole; the button is movably arranged at the mounting hole, and the button can switch between a starting cleaning position and a terminal cleaning position by the movably arranged setting; the elastic reset mechanism is located in the inner cavity and connects the button and the cavity wall of the inner cavity, and can restore the button from the terminal cleaning position to the starting cleaning position; the cleaning mechanism is arranged in the inner cavity and is located at the through hole and is connected to the button, and the cleaning mechanism can move along the length direction of the inkjet area under the action of the button, and the cleaning mechanism is located at one end of the inkjet area along its length direction when the button is located at the starting cleaning position; the cleaning mechanism is located at the other end of the inkjet area along its length direction when the button is located at the terminal cleaning position.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning unit also includes a stroke extension mechanism, which is located in the inner cavity. The cleaning mechanism is connected to the button through the stroke extension mechanism, and the stroke extension mechanism can extend the stroke of the cleaning mechanism moving in the length direction of the inkjet area; the elastic reset mechanism is connected to the button through the stroke extension mechanism.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stroke extension mechanism includes a connecting rod structure and a sliding structure; the elastic reset mechanism is connected to the button through the sliding structure and the connecting rod structure in sequence; the base also includes a limiting structure, which is arranged on the base body and can be slidably connected to the sliding structure, so that the sliding structure can move linearly along the length direction of the inkjet area; wherein, the button can cause the cleaning mechanism to move linearly along the length direction of the inkjet area through the connecting rod structure.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the base body includes a sleeve and an end cover; the sleeve is configured to have an opening at its upper end and a closed cylindrical structure at its lower end, the sleeve and the end cover are arranged to form the inner cavity, and the side wall of the sleeve has the mounting hole; the end cover is arranged at the opening, and the end cover has the through hole; the elastic reset mechanism is connected to the end cover.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting rod structure includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod, a first rotating assembly, a second rotating assembly, a third rotating assembly, a fourth rotating assembly, a fifth rotating assembly and a sixth rotating assembly; one end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the button through the first rotating assembly; one end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the other end of the first connecting rod through the second rotating assembly; one end of the third connecting rod is rotatably connected to the other end of the second connecting rod through the third rotating assembly, and the other end of the third connecting rod has a movable groove; the movable groove is arranged to extend along the axial direction of the third connecting rod; the fourth rotating assembly is located in the movable groove and can be movably connected to the groove wall of the movable groove, and can move in the movable groove along the extension direction of the movable groove, and the other end of the third connecting rod is connected to the sliding structure through the fourth rotating assembly; the fifth rotating assembly is arranged on the end cover and can be rotatably connected to the side wall of the first connecting rod; the sixth rotating assembly is arranged on the end cover and can be rotatably connected to the side wall of the third connecting rod.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the limiting structure includes a lifting component and a limiting strip; the lifting component is arranged on the end cover, and the side wall of the lifting component has a slide groove arranged along the length direction of the inkjet area; the sliding structure is located between the end cover and the lifting component, and the end of the sliding structure extends into the slide groove and can be slidably connected to the groove wall of the slide groove, and the sliding structure has a limiting groove arranged along the length direction of the inkjet area; the limiting strip is arranged on the end cover, arranged along the length direction of the inkjet area, and is located in the limiting groove, and its shape matches the limiting groove, and the limiting strip can be slidably connected to the groove wall of the limiting groove.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the elastic reset mechanism includes a spring shaft and a constant force spring; the spring shaft is arranged on the end cover, and the axial direction of the spring shaft is arranged at an angle to the length direction of the inkjet area; the constant force spring is arranged on the spring shaft and can be wound around the spring shaft, and the end of the constant force spring is connected to the sliding structure.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning mechanism is a structural member made of silicone material.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a moisturizing unit is further included, which is arranged in the inner cavity. The moisturizing unit can release moisture to the through hole when the inkjet printer is connected to the base to increase the humidity of the air at the inkjet hole.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the moisturizing unit includes a moisturizing bag.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ink receiving unit includes a accommodating mechanism and a porous ink absorption mechanism; the accommodating mechanism has a accommodating cavity and an ink inlet that can be connected to the accommodating cavity; the ink inlet is located below the through hole; and the porous ink absorption mechanism is arranged in the accommodating cavity.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a sealing cover is further included, and the sealing cover is detachably sealed and provided on the upper end of the base.

[0022] The present invention also provides a printing system, comprising: the base of the above embodiment; and an inkjet printer.

[0023] The characteristics and advantages of the base and printing system of the present invention are:

[0024] This base is specially designed for inkjet printers to solve the problem of inkjet hole blockage caused by ink volatilization, thereby ensuring printing quality and equipment reliability; the base consists of a base body and a cleaning unit; the cleaning unit is connected to the base body and can contact the inkjet area when the printer and the base are docked, effectively removing these blockages loosened by pre-spraying, ensuring that the inkjet system is unobstructed before each printing, avoiding the impact of inkjet hole blockage on printing results, thereby improving print quality and ensuring the smooth progress of printing tasks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 is a front view of the printing system of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a front view of the base and the inkjet printer of the present invention in a separated state;

[0028] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the base of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional view of the base of the present invention, in which the button is located in the starting cleaning position;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the base of the present invention, in which the button is located at the end cleaning position;

[0031] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the base structure of the present invention, in which the button is located at the starting cleaning position;

[0032] Figure 7 This is another perspective view of the base structure of the present invention, in which the button is located at the end cleaning position;

[0033] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the base of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 9 It is another three-dimensional diagram of the base structure of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the base of the present invention, in which the sealing cover is in an open state;

[0036] Figure 11 It is a three-dimensional diagram of an embodiment of the base of the present invention, in which the sealing cover is in a closed state.

[0037] Reference numerals:

[0038] 1. Base; 11. Base body; 111. Housing; 1111. Inner cavity; 1112. Mounting hole; 112. End cap; 1121. Through hole; 12. Ink receiving unit; 121. Accommodating mechanism; 122. Multi-porous ink absorbing mechanism; 13. Cleaning unit; 131. Button; 132. Elastic reset mechanism; 1321. Spring shaft; 1322. Constant force spring; 133. Cleaning mechanism; 134. Stroke extension mechanism; 1341. Connecting rod structure; 1411. First connecting rod; 1412. Second connecting rod; 1413. Third connecting rod Rod; 1130, movable groove; 1414, first rotating assembly; 1415, second rotating assembly; 1416, third rotating assembly; 1417, fourth rotating assembly; 1418, fifth rotating assembly; 1419, sixth rotating assembly; 1342, sliding structure; 1343, limiting structure; 1431, lifting assembly; 1432, limiting strip; 14, moisturizing unit; 15, sealing cover; 16, bracket; 161, moisture release hole; 2, inkjet printer; 21, printing end; L, length direction of inkjet area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] It should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used solely for descriptive purposes and to distinguish similar objects. There is no order of precedence between the two, nor should they be understood to indicate or imply relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "at least one" means one or more, and "a plurality" means two or more. The use of the term "may" herein is intended to indicate that any attribute described in "may" is optional.

[0041] In this embodiment, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed or detachable connections, or integration; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this embodiment based on specific circumstances.

[0042] Implementation Method 1

[0043] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, the present invention provides a base 1, which is applied to an inkjet printer 2. The inkjet printer 2 has a printing end 21, the printing end 21 has an inkjet area, and the inkjet area has multiple inkjet holes. The base 1 may include a base body 11, an ink receiving unit 12 and a cleaning unit 13; the ink receiving unit 12 is connected to the base body 11, and the ink receiving unit 12 can receive ink pre-ejected from the inkjet holes when the inkjet printer 2 is connected to the base body 11; the cleaning unit 13 is connected to the base body 11, and can contact the inkjet area when the inkjet printer 2 is connected to the base body 11 to clean the blockages at the inkjet holes.

[0044] In specific implementation, the base 1 is specially designed for the inkjet printer 2, aiming to solve the problem of inkjet hole blockage caused by ink moisture volatilization, thereby ensuring printing quality and equipment reliability; the base 1 is composed of a base body 11, an ink receiving unit 12 and a cleaning unit 13, wherein the ink receiving unit 12 is connected to the base body 11, and when the printer is docked with the base 1, it can receive ink pre-sprayed from the inkjet hole. The pre-spraying process can not only allow those blockages that have not been completely dried to fall off, but also help to loosen the blockages that are too dry; the cleaning unit 13 is also connected to the base body 11, and can contact the inkjet area when the printer is docked with the base 1, and effectively remove these blockages that are loosened due to pre-spraying. Through this dual-action mechanism, the inkjet system can be ensured to be unobstructed before each printing, avoiding the impact of inkjet hole blockage on printing effects, thereby improving printing quality and ensuring the smooth progress of printing tasks.

[0045] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the inkjet printer 2 can be a rotary printer, which includes an ink cartridge, and the ink cartridge includes an ink storage mechanism and a print head; the print head is arranged at the lower end of the ink storage mechanism; the printing end 21 can be the end of the print head away from the ink storage mechanism, that is, the printing end 21 can be the lower end of the print head; the inkjet area can be rectangular; the inkjet holes can be arranged at intervals on the inkjet area of ​​the printing end 21, and the number of inkjet holes can exceed 300; the base 11 can be a cylindrical structure arranged vertically.

[0046] In a feasible embodiment, the cleaning unit 13 can contact the inkjet area when the inkjet printer 2 completes pre-spraying to clean the blockages at the inkjet holes.

[0047] In specific implementation, the pre-spraying process can not only remove the pore-clogging objects that have not been completely dried, but also help to loosen the pore-clogging objects that are too dry; the cleaning unit 13 can effectively remove the pore-clogging objects loosened by the pre-spraying. Through mutual cooperation, this dual action mechanism can further solve the problem of inkjet hole blockage caused by the volatilization of ink moisture.

[0048] In another feasible embodiment, the ink receiving unit 12 can receive the ink pre-ejected from the inkjet holes when the cleaning unit 13 has completed cleaning.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the seat body 11 has an inner cavity 1111 and a through hole 1121; the through hole 1121 is located at the upper end of the seat body 11 and is connected to the inner cavity 1111; the inkjet area is located at the through hole 1121 when the inkjet printer 2 is connected to the seat body 11; the ink receiving unit 12 is arranged in the inner cavity 1111 and is located below the through hole 1121; the cleaning unit 13 is arranged in the inner cavity 1111 and is located at the through hole 1121.

[0050] In specific implementation, the base body 11 includes an inner cavity 1111 and a through hole 1121 located at the end of the base body 11, and the through hole 1121 is connected to the inner cavity 1111; when the inkjet printer 2 is docked with the base 1, the inkjet area is exactly located at the position of the through hole 1121. This design enables the ink receiving unit 12 to be connected to the pre-sprayed ink and hole-blocking material of the inkjet printer 2.

[0051] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the inkjet area may be rectangular; the through hole 1121 may be an elongated hole, and the extension direction of the elongated hole may be parallel to the length direction L of the inkjet area.

[0052] In some embodiments, a sealing unit is further included, which is arranged around the edge of the through hole 1121. When the inkjet printer 2 is connected to the base 11, the printing end 21 is sealed and connected to the edge of the through hole 1121 through the sealing unit.

[0053] like Figures 3 to 7 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning unit 13 includes a button 131, an elastic reset mechanism 132 and a cleaning mechanism 133; the side wall of the base body 11 has a mounting hole 1112; the button 131 is movably set at the mounting hole 1112, and the button 131 can switch between the starting cleaning position and the ending cleaning position by being movably set; the elastic reset mechanism 132 is located in the inner cavity 1111, and connects the button 131 and the cavity wall of the inner cavity 1111, so that the button 131 can be restored from the ending cleaning position to the starting cleaning position; the cleaning mechanism 133 is set in the inner cavity 1111, and is located at the through hole 1121, and is connected to the button 131. The cleaning mechanism 133 can move along the length direction L of the inkjet area under the action of the button 131. When the button 131 is in the starting cleaning position, the cleaning mechanism 133 is located at one end of the inkjet area along its length direction L; when the button 131 is in the ending cleaning position, the cleaning mechanism 133 is located at the other end of the inkjet area along its length direction L.

[0054] During specific implementation, a mounting hole 1112 is provided on the side wall of the base body 11, and the button 131 can move in this mounting hole 1112, and can be switched between the starting cleaning position and the ending cleaning position by manual pressing; the elastic reset mechanism 132 can enable the button 131 to automatically restore from the ending cleaning position to the starting cleaning position when there is no external force; the cleaning mechanism 133 is also arranged in the inner cavity 1111 and is located at the through hole 1121. The mechanism is connected to the button 131. When the button 131 is pushed to the ending cleaning position, the cleaning mechanism 133 will move in the longitudinal direction L of the inkjet area, from one end of the inkjet area to the other end, to thoroughly clean the inkjet hole; and when the button 131 is in the starting cleaning position, the cleaning mechanism 133 is located at one end of the inkjet area along its longitudinal direction L. This design allows the user to effectively clean the inkjet hole through simple operation, thereby maintaining good printing performance and avoiding printing quality problems caused by nozzle blockage.

[0055] In this embodiment, the cleaning mechanism 133 is a structural component made of silicone material.

[0056] In specific implementation, the silicone material is very suitable for cleaning the inkjet area because of its softness and certain elasticity. When the cleaning mechanism 133 moves on the inkjet area, the silicone material can fit tightly to the surface of the inkjet hole, effectively removing loose blockages during the pre-spraying process without damaging the inkjet hole. In addition, the silicone material also has good chemical corrosion resistance and can resist the erosion of chemical components in the ink, extending the service life of the cleaning mechanism 133. Such a design not only ensures the cleaning effect, but also improves the durability of the cleaning mechanism 133, thereby better maintaining the printing quality and equipment stability of the inkjet printer 2.

[0057] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning unit 13 also includes a stroke extension mechanism 134, the stroke extension mechanism 134 is located in the inner cavity 1111, the cleaning mechanism 133 is connected to the button 131 through the stroke extension mechanism 134, and the stroke extension mechanism 134 can extend the stroke of the cleaning mechanism 133 in the length direction L of the inkjet area; the elastic reset mechanism 132 is connected to the button 131 through the stroke extension mechanism 134.

[0058] During specific implementation, the base 1 adds a stroke extension mechanism 134 to the design of the cleaning unit 13, and this mechanism is also located in the inner cavity 1111. The button 131 is connected to the cleaning mechanism 133 through the stroke extension mechanism 134; the function of the stroke extension mechanism 134 is to increase the movement stroke of the cleaning mechanism 133 in the length direction L of the inkjet area, which means that even if the movement distance of the button 131 is limited, this movement can be amplified by the stroke extension mechanism 134, so that the cleaning mechanism 133 can cover a larger inkjet area range, thereby cleaning the inkjet holes more comprehensively; such a design ensures that the cleaning process is more thorough while ensuring that the base 1 is compact.

[0059] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the stroke extension mechanism 134 includes a connecting rod structure 1341 and a sliding structure 1342; the elastic reset mechanism 132 is connected to the button 131 in turn through the sliding structure 1342 and the connecting rod structure 1341; the base 1 also includes a limiting structure 1343, which is arranged on the base body 11 and can be slidably connected to the sliding structure 1342, so that the sliding structure 1342 can move linearly along the length direction L of the inkjet area; wherein, the button 131 can make the cleaning mechanism 133 move linearly along the length direction L of the inkjet area through the connecting rod structure 1341.

[0060] In specific implementation, the base 1 utilizes a combination of a connecting rod structure 1341 and a sliding structure 1342 in the design of the stroke extension mechanism 134. The operation of the button 131 is transmitted to the cleaning mechanism 133 via the connecting rod structure 1341 and the sliding structure 1342, driving the cleaning mechanism 133 to move along the length direction L of the inkjet area. The sliding structure 1342 is connected to the cleaning mechanism 133 and is capable of sliding on the limiting structure 1343 along the length direction L of the inkjet area. The limiting structure 1343 is fixed to the base 11 and movably connected to the sliding structure 1342, ensuring that the sliding structure 1342 can move linearly along the length direction L of the inkjet area. This design not only increases the travel range of the cleaning mechanism 133, allowing the cleaning mechanism 133 to cover a wider inkjet area, but also ensures the accuracy and stability of the cleaning action through the limiting structure 1343, thereby more effectively clearing blockages in the inkjet orifice, ensuring unobstructed inkjet orifice flow, improving print quality, and reducing printing failures caused by nozzle blockage.

[0061] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the base body 11 includes a sleeve 111 and an end cover 112; the sleeve 111 is configured to have an upper end with an opening and a lower end with a closed cylindrical structure, the sleeve 111 and the end cover 112 are arranged to form an inner cavity 1111, and the side wall of the sleeve 111 has a mounting hole 1112; the end cover 112 is covered at the opening, and the end cover 112 has a through hole 1121; the elastic reset mechanism 132 is connected to the end cover 112.

[0062] In specific implementation, the base body 11 is composed of two parts: a shell 111 and an end cover 112; the shell 111 is designed as a cylindrical structure with an open upper end and a closed lower end. The shell 111 and the end cover 112 together enclose an inner cavity 1111, and a mounting hole 1112 is provided on the side wall of the shell 111; the end cover 112 covers the opening of the shell 111 and is provided with a through hole 1121 thereon.

[0063] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting rod structure 1341 includes a first connecting rod 1411, a second connecting rod 1412, a third connecting rod 1413, a first rotating assembly 1414, a second rotating assembly 1415, a third rotating assembly 1416, a fourth rotating assembly 1417, a fifth rotating assembly 1418 and a sixth rotating assembly 1419; one end of the first connecting rod 1411 is rotatably connected to the button 131 through the first rotating assembly 1414; one end of the second connecting rod 1412 is rotatably connected to the other end of the first connecting rod 1411 through the second rotating assembly 1415; one end of the third connecting rod 1413 is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod 1414 through the third rotating assembly 1416. 12, the other end of the third link 1413 has a movable groove 1130; the movable groove 1130 is arranged along the axial extension of the third link 1413; the fourth rotating component 1417 is located in the movable groove 1130, and can be movably connected to the groove wall of the movable groove 1130, and can move in the movable groove 1130 along the extension direction of the movable groove 1130, and the other end of the third link 1413 is connected to the sliding structure 1342 through the fourth rotating component 1417; the fifth rotating component 1418 is arranged on the end cover 112, and can be rotatably connected to the side wall of the first link 1411; the sixth rotating component 1419 is arranged on the end cover 112, and can be rotatably connected to the side wall of the third link 1413.

[0064] In practice, the base 1 utilizes a complex yet sophisticated design of six rotating assemblies (first through sixth rotating assemblies 1419) and three connecting rods (first through third connecting rods 1413) within the connecting rod structure 1341 to achieve efficient motion conversion and transmission. Specifically, one end of the first connecting rod 1411 is rotatably connected to the button 131 via a first rotating assembly 1414; one end of the second connecting rod 1412 is rotatably connected to the other end of the first connecting rod 1411 via a second rotating assembly 1415; one end of the third connecting rod 1413 is rotatably connected to the other end of the second connecting rod 1412 via a third rotating assembly 1416, and the other end of the third connecting rod 1413 is provided with a movable slot 1130 extending axially thereof. The fourth rotating assembly 1417 is located in this movable groove 1130 and can be movably connected to the groove wall of the movable groove 1130. It can also move within the movable groove 1130 along the direction of the movable groove 1130, thereby enabling the other end of the third connecting rod 1413 to form a rotatable connection with the sliding structure 1342 through the fourth rotating assembly 1417. In addition, the fifth rotating assembly 1418 is disposed on the end cap 112 and forms a rotatable connection with the side wall of the first connecting rod 1411; the sixth rotating assembly 1419 is also disposed on the end cap 112 and forms a rotatable connection with the side wall of the third connecting rod 1413. This multi-point rotating connection design allows the slight displacement of the button 131 to be amplified and converted into a long-stroke movement of the cleaning mechanism 133 in the length direction L of the inkjet area, thereby ensuring that the cleaning mechanism 133 can fully and effectively clean the inkjet holes, avoid clogging problems, and improve print quality.

[0065] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the first link 1411, the second link 1412 and the third link 1413 can be arranged in the horizontal direction; the first rotating assembly 1414, the second rotating assembly 1415, the third rotating assembly 1416, the fourth rotating assembly 1417, the fifth rotating assembly 1418 and the sixth rotating assembly 1419 can all be cylindrical structures arranged in the vertical direction; the fifth rotating assembly 1418 is arranged on the lower end of the end cover 112, and is located between the two ends of the first link 1411, and can be rotatably connected to the first link 1411; the sixth rotating assembly 1419 is arranged on the lower end of the end cover 112, and is located between the two ends of the third link 1413, and can be rotatably connected to the third link 1413.

[0066] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the limiting structure 1343 includes a lifting component 1431 and a limiting bar 1432; the lifting component 1431 is arranged on the end cover 112, for example, it can be arranged at the lower end of the end cover 112, and the side wall of the lifting component 1431 has a slide groove arranged along the length direction L of the inkjet area; the sliding structure 1342 is located between the end cover 112 and the lifting component 1431, the end of the sliding structure 1342 extends into the slide groove and can be slidably connected to the groove wall of the slide groove, and the sliding structure 1342 has a limiting groove arranged along the length direction L of the inkjet area; the limiting bar 1432 can be attached to the lower end of the end cover 112; the limiting bar 1432 is arranged on the end cover 112, along the length direction L of the inkjet area, and is located in the limiting groove, and its shape matches the limiting groove, and the limiting bar 1432 can be slidably connected to the groove wall of the limiting groove.

[0067] In specific implementation, the above-mentioned structural setting can ensure the smooth movement of the sliding structure 1342 in the length direction L of the inkjet area; the lifting component 1431 can support the sliding structure 1342 to prevent it from falling.

[0068] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the elastic reset mechanism 132 includes a spring shaft 1321 and a constant force spring 1322; the spring shaft 1321 is arranged on the end cover 112, and the axial direction of the spring shaft 1321 is arranged at an angle to the length direction L of the inkjet area; the constant force spring 1322 is arranged on the spring shaft 1321 and can be wound around the spring shaft 1321, and the end of the constant force spring 1322 is connected to the sliding structure 1342.

[0069] During specific implementation, the base 1 adopts a spring shaft 1321 and a constant force spring 1322 in the design of the elastic reset mechanism 132. The spring shaft 1321 forms a certain angle with the length direction L of the inkjet area and is connected to the end cover 112; the constant force spring 1322 is arranged on the spring shaft 1321 and can be wound around the spring shaft 1321. The cleaning mechanism 133 is connected to one end of the constant force spring 1322. Through such a design, when the button 131 is pressed, the constant force spring 1322 will be stretched to store energy; when the button 131 is released, the constant force spring 1322 will retract with its constant torque, driving the cleaning mechanism 133 to return to its original position along the length direction L of the inkjet area. This design can ensure the consistency of force during the cleaning process, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency and effect; in addition, compared with ordinary springs, this design ensures that the spring still has a larger stroke in a limited space.

[0070] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in this embodiment, the spring shaft 1321 can be horizontally arranged at the lower end of the end cover 112, and the axial direction of the spring shaft 1321 can be perpendicular to the length direction L of the inkjet area; the constant force spring 1322 can be existing technology, or can be called a clockwork spring.

[0071] like Figure 3 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a moisturizing unit 14, which is arranged in the inner cavity 1111. The moisturizing unit 14 can release moisture to the through hole 1121 when the inkjet printer 2 is connected to the base 11 to increase the humidity of the air at the inkjet hole.

[0072] In specific implementations, the base 1 is also equipped with a moisturizing unit 14, which is disposed within the inner cavity 1111. The function of the moisturizing unit 14 is to release moisture toward the through-hole 1121 when the inkjet printer 2 is connected to the base 1, thereby increasing the humidity of the air near the inkjet orifice. In this way, the moisturizing unit 14 can maintain the moist state of the inkjet orifice, effectively preventing the ink in the inkjet orifice from evaporating and drying out too quickly, and reducing nozzle blockage caused by ink drying. Furthermore, the provision of the moisturizing unit 14 reduces the difficulty of cleaning the cleaning mechanism 133. Furthermore, due to the high humidity, the cleaning mechanism 133 also has a cleaning function in addition to a scraping function.

[0073] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the moisturizing unit 14 includes a moisturizing bag.

[0074] In practice, the moisturizing unit 14 comprises a moisturizing pack. This pack typically contains a material that slowly releases moisture, such as a hygroscopic gel or other water-retaining substance. While the inkjet printer 2 is connected to the base 1, it continuously releases moisture toward the through-holes 1121, thereby increasing the humidity of the air surrounding the inkjet orifices. This design helps maintain the moist state of the inkjet orifices, preventing the ink from drying out too quickly and causing clogging. This ensures that the inkjet printer 2 maintains good printing performance and inkjet system stability even when not in use for extended periods.

[0075] In this embodiment, the moisturizing bag can be an existing cigar moisturizing bag.

[0076] During specific implementation, the cigar moisturizing bag has a low cost, which can reduce the cost of maintaining the base 1 .

[0077] like Figure 3 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the ink receiving unit 12 includes a accommodating mechanism 121 and a porous ink absorption mechanism 122; the accommodating mechanism 121 has an accommodating cavity and an ink inlet that can be connected to the accommodating cavity; the ink inlet is located below the through hole 1121; the porous ink absorption mechanism 122 is arranged in the accommodating cavity.

[0078] In practice, the porous ink absorption mechanism 122 is positioned within the accommodating chamber. Its function is to absorb and store pre-sprayed ink through its porous structure, preventing ink accumulation and overflow within the accommodating chamber. This design not only effectively collects pre-sprayed ink, preventing ink waste and contamination, but also, through the water-absorbing properties of the porous ink absorption mechanism 122, helps maintain a moist environment around the inkjet orifices, reducing the risk of ink drying and clogging the orifices. This ensures better printing quality and greater reliability for the inkjet printer 2 during use.

[0079] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the porous ink absorbing mechanism 122 can be a structural member made of sponge or cotton, and the porous ink absorbing mechanism 122 can be in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.

[0080] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a sealing cover 15 is further included. The sealing cover 15 is detachably sealed and provided on the upper end of the seat body 11 .

[0081] In specific implementation, when the base 1 is not in use, since the base 1 is in an idle state, the moisture inside it will evaporate outward. At this time, the sealing cover 15 can be installed on the upper end of the base body 11 to effectively prevent the moisture inside the base 1 from being lost.

[0082] like Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, it may also include a bracket 16, which is arranged in the inner cavity 1111 and can be located at the bottom of the inner cavity 1111. The bracket 16 can be arranged in a horizontal state, and the bracket 16 has a moisture release through hole 161; the ink receiving unit 12 can be arranged at the upper end of the bracket 16; the moisturizing unit 14 can be arranged at the lower end of the bracket 16 and be located at the moisture release through hole 161.

[0083] In specific implementation, the bracket 16 can provide an installation base for the ink receiving unit 12 and the moisturizing unit 14; the moisturizing unit 14 can release moisture to the inkjet area through the moisture release hole 161, thereby increasing the air humidity at the inkjet hole and preventing the ink from drying and clogging the inkjet hole; at the same time, the ink receiving unit 12 is located above the bracket 16, and can effectively collect the ink pre-sprayed from the inkjet hole.

[0084] Implementation Method 2

[0085] The present invention further provides a printing system, comprising: the base 1 of the above embodiment; and an inkjet printer 2.

[0086] In a specific implementation, the inkjet printer 2 can be installed on the upper end of the base 1. The specific structure, working principle and beneficial effects of the base 1 are the same as those of the first embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0087] Instructions for use:

[0088] 1. Install the base 1

[0089] Install the inkjet printer 2 to the upper end of the base 1 , and pay attention during installation to ensure that the inkjet area is located at the through hole 1121 after installation.

[0090] 2. Pre-spray ink

[0091] The inkjet printer 2 is turned on to allow the inkjet printer 2 to pre-spray ink.

[0092] During the pre-spraying of ink, the ink receiving unit 12 of the base 1 receives the ink pre-sprayed from the inkjet hole.

[0093] 3. Clean the nozzle

[0094] When the preliminary ink spraying is completed, the button 131 of the base 1 is pressed to move the cleaning mechanism 133 along the longitudinal direction L of the ink spraying area.

[0095] 4. Moisturizing function

[0096] The moisturizing unit 14 of the base 1 releases moisture to increase the humidity around the inkjet area and prevent the ink from drying out.

[0097] 5. Maintenance and Storage

[0098] When the inkjet printer 2 is used, a sealing cover 15 may be installed on the top of the base 1 to prevent moisture loss.

[0099] The above are only several embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various changes or modifications to the embodiments of the present invention based on the contents disclosed in the application documents without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A base, applied to an inkjet printer, wherein the inkjet printer has a printing end, the printing end has an inkjet area, and the inkjet area has a plurality of inkjet holes, characterized in that: The base includes a base body, a cleaning unit, an ink receiving unit and a limiting structure; The base body has an inner cavity, a through hole located at the upper end of the base body and connected to the inner cavity, and a mounting hole located on the side wall of the base body. When the inkjet printer is connected to the base body, the inkjet area is located at the through hole. The cleaning unit includes a button, a stroke extension mechanism, a cleaning mechanism and an elastic reset mechanism; The button can be movably arranged at the mounting hole and can be switched between a starting cleaning position and an ending cleaning position; The stroke extension mechanism is located in the inner cavity and can extend the movement stroke of the cleaning mechanism in the longitudinal direction of the inkjet area. The stroke extension mechanism includes a sliding structure and a connecting rod structure. The limiting structure is provided on the base and located in the inner cavity, and can enable the sliding structure to move linearly along the length direction of the inkjet area; The sliding structure can be slidably connected to the limiting structure; The connecting rod structure connects the button and the sliding structure; The cleaning mechanism is arranged in the inner cavity and located at the through hole, and the cleaning mechanism is connected to the sliding structure; when the inkjet printer is connected to the base, the cleaning mechanism can contact the inkjet area to clean the blockage at the inkjet hole; under the action of the button, the cleaning mechanism can perform linear motion along the length direction of the inkjet area, wherein when the button is located at the starting cleaning position, the cleaning mechanism is located at one end of the inkjet area along the length direction; when the button is located at the ending cleaning position, the cleaning mechanism is located at the other end of the inkjet area along the length direction; The elastic reset mechanism is located in the inner cavity and is connected to the cavity wall of the inner cavity and the sliding structure, and can restore the button from the end cleaning position to the start cleaning position; The ink receiving unit is arranged in the inner cavity and below the through hole, and is connected to the base body, and can receive the ink pre-ejected from the inkjet hole when the inkjet printer is connected to the base body.

2. The base according to claim 1, wherein: The seat body includes a sleeve shell and an end cover; The housing is configured as a cylindrical structure with an opening at its upper end and a closed lower end. The housing and the end cover are arranged to form the inner cavity. The side wall of the housing has the mounting hole. The end cover is arranged at the opening, and the end cover has the through hole; The elastic reset mechanism is connected to the end cover.

3. The base according to claim 2, characterized in that The connecting rod structure includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod, a first rotating assembly, a second rotating assembly, a third rotating assembly, a fourth rotating assembly, a fifth rotating assembly and a sixth rotating assembly; One end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the button through the first rotating assembly; One end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the other end of the first connecting rod through the second rotating assembly; One end of the third connecting rod is rotatably connected to the other end of the second connecting rod through the third rotating assembly, and the other end of the third connecting rod has a moving groove extending along the axial direction of the third connecting rod; The fourth rotating assembly is located in the movable groove and can be movably connected to the groove wall of the movable groove and can move in the movable groove along the extension direction of the movable groove. The other end of the third connecting rod is connected to the sliding structure through the fourth rotating assembly; The fifth rotating assembly is disposed on the end cover and is rotatably connected to the side wall of the first connecting rod; The sixth rotating assembly is arranged on the end cover and is rotatably connected to the side wall of the third connecting rod.

4. The base according to claim 2, characterized in that The limiting structure includes a lifting component and a limiting strip; The lifting assembly is arranged on the end cover, and the side wall of the lifting assembly has a slide groove arranged along the length direction of the inkjet area; The sliding structure is located between the end cover and the supporting assembly, the end of the sliding structure extends into the slide groove and is slidably connected to the groove wall of the slide groove, and the sliding structure has a limiting groove arranged along the length direction of the inkjet area; The limiting strip is arranged on the end cover, along the length direction of the inkjet area, and is located in the limiting groove. The shape of the limiting strip matches the limiting groove. The limiting strip can be slidably connected to the groove wall of the limiting groove.

5. The base according to claim 2, characterized in that The elastic reset mechanism includes a spring shaft and a constant force spring; The spring shaft is arranged on the end cover, and the axial direction of the spring shaft is arranged at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the inkjet area; The constant force spring is arranged on the spring shaft and can be wound around the spring shaft. The end of the constant force spring is connected to the sliding structure.

6. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that The cleaning mechanism is a structural member made of silicone material.

7. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that It also includes a moisturizing unit, which is arranged in the inner cavity. When the inkjet printer is connected to the base, the moisturizing unit can release moisture to the through hole to increase the humidity of the air at the inkjet hole.

8. The base according to claim 7, characterized in that The moisturizing unit includes a moisturizing bag.

9. The base according to claim 1, wherein: The ink receiving unit includes a accommodating mechanism and a porous ink absorbing mechanism; The accommodating mechanism has an accommodating cavity and an ink inlet capable of communicating with the accommodating cavity; the ink inlet is located below the through hole; The porous ink absorbing mechanism is arranged in the accommodating cavity.

10. The base according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that The utility model also comprises a sealing cover which is detachably sealed and arranged on the upper end of the seat body.

11. A printing system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base and an inkjet printer according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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