Ink degassing buffer device

Abstract

The invention discloses an ink degassing buffer device, and relates to the technical field of printer accessories. Comprising an ink box, a degassing buffer cylinder and a filter, an ink outlet disc is arranged at the bottom of the degassing buffer cylinder and communicated with the filter through a pipeline, the filter is communicated with the ink box through a pipeline, and an upper gland and a lower gland are arranged in the ink outlet disc. Compared with a degassing device adopting natural exhaust in the market, through cooperation of the filter, the ink outlet disc, the degassing buffer cylinder, the air extraction connector, the first ink extraction pump and the second ink extraction pump, ink in the ink box is firstly filtered and then degassed, the problem that bubbles exist in the ink can be effectively solved, the degassing speed is high, the efficiency is high, and after gas is removed, the ink in the ink box is subjected to degassing treatment. The ink is purer and is not easy to oxidize or deteriorate, and the stability and durability of the ink are kept, so that the service life of the ink is prolonged, and the ink is more convenient to use for users who need to continuously print for a long time and meets the use requirements of the users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of printer accessories, in particular to an ink degassing buffer device. Background Art

[0002] Ink is a liquid containing pigments or dyes. Ink is used for writing or painting, and inkjet printing. During the inkjet printing process, the gas dissolved in the ink will form bubbles, which may clog the nozzle and cause the ink to not be ejected normally. Through degassing, the gas in the ink can be effectively removed to prevent the formation of bubbles and ensure that the ink can pass through the nozzle smoothly. However, the existing ink degassing device still has the following shortcomings when used:

[0003] The existing ink degassing device has a single structure and only exhausts air through openings. The gas in the ink can only be discharged naturally, resulting in poor degassing effect and unsatisfactory use effect. Summary of the invention

[0004] The invention provides an ink degassing buffer device to solve the problems in the background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an ink degassing buffer device, comprising an ink cartridge, a degassing buffer cylinder and a filter, an ink outlet tray is arranged at the bottom of the degassing buffer cylinder, the ink outlet tray is connected with the filter through a pipeline, the filter is connected with the ink cartridge through a pipeline, and an upper pressure cover, a lower pressure cover and an elastic membrane located between the upper pressure cover and the lower pressure cover are arranged inside the ink outlet tray.

[0006] Furthermore, the degassing buffer cylinder is arranged on the top of the upper gland.

[0007] Furthermore, a mounting bracket is fixedly provided on the top of the ink outlet tray, and a suction joint connected to the inside of the degassing buffer cylinder is provided on the top of the mounting bracket.

[0008] Furthermore, an ink pump 1 is included, and the input end and the output end of the ink pump 1 are respectively connected to the filter and the ink outlet tray.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes an ink pump 2, and the input end of the ink pump 2 is connected to the air extraction joint.

[0010] Furthermore, an adjustment bracket is provided on one side of the mounting bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, a sensor is detachably connected to one side of the adjustment bracket, and the sensor is located on one side of the top of the air extraction joint.

[0012] Furthermore, a plurality of ink outlet heads are arranged at the bottom of the ink outlet tray.

[0013] Furthermore, an ink filling port is arranged at the top of one side of the ink cartridge, and the ink filling port is arranged at an angle.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides an ink degassing buffer device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] Compared with the degassing devices on the market that use natural exhaust, the ink degassing buffer device, through the cooperation of the filter, ink outlet plate, degassing buffer cylinder, exhaust joint, ink pump one and ink pump two, makes the ink in the ink cartridge be filtered before degassing, which can effectively solve the problem of bubbles in the ink, and the degassing speed is fast and the efficiency is high. After the gas is removed, the ink is purer and less likely to be oxidized or deteriorated, maintaining the stability and durability of the ink, thereby extending the service life of the ink. This is more convenient to use for users who need to print continuously for a long time and meets user needs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an ink degassing buffer device of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a degassing buffer cylinder of an ink degassing buffer device of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the ink cartridge structure of an ink degassing buffer device of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the ink outlet plate structure of an ink degassing buffer device of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 The present invention shows a cross section of an upper pressure cover structure of an ink degassing buffer device.

[0022] In the figure: 1. ink cartridge; 2. degassing buffer cylinder; 3. filter; 4. ink pump 1; 5. ink pump 2; 6. sensor; 7. air extraction joint; 8. ink outlet plate; 9. ink outlet head; 10. ink filling port; 11. mounting bracket; 12. upper pressure cover; 13. elastic membrane; 14. lower pressure cover; 15. adjustment bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to be able to understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0024] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0025] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "middle", "outside", "front", "back" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly intended to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific direction, or to be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate directions or positional relationships, some of the above terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] In addition, the terms "disposed", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0028] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.

[0029] See also Figure 1-5The present invention discloses an ink degassing buffer device, comprising an ink cartridge 1, a degassing buffer cylinder 2 and a filter 3. An ink outlet tray 8 is arranged at the bottom of the degassing buffer cylinder 2. The ink outlet tray 8 is connected to the filter 3 through a pipeline. The filter 3 is connected to the ink cartridge 1 through a pipeline. An upper pressure cover 12, a lower pressure cover 14 and an elastic membrane 13 located between the upper pressure cover 12 and the lower pressure cover 14 are arranged inside the ink outlet tray 8. The arrangement of the upper pressure cover 12 and the lower pressure cover 14 ensures the stability of the elastic membrane 13. Compared with the ink degassing buffer device on the market, the ink degassing buffer device By using a degassing device with natural exhaust, through the cooperation of a filter 3, an ink outlet tray 8, a degassing buffer cylinder 2, an air suction joint 7, an ink suction pump 1 4 and an ink suction pump 2 5, the ink in the ink cartridge 1 is first filtered and then degassed, which can effectively solve the problem of bubbles in the ink, and the degassing speed is fast and the efficiency is high. After the gas is removed, the ink is purer and less prone to oxidation or deterioration, maintaining the stability and durability of the ink, thereby extending the service life of the ink. This is more convenient to use for users who need to print continuously for a long time and meets user needs.

[0030] Specifically, the degassing buffer cylinder 2 is arranged on the top of the upper pressure cover 12 .

[0031] Specifically, a mounting bracket 11 is fixedly provided on the top of the ink outlet tray 8, and a vacuum joint 7 connected to the interior of the degassing buffer cylinder 2 is provided on the top of the mounting bracket 11. The filtered ink enters the interior of the ink outlet tray 8, and the ink suction pump 25 is started. The suction force drives the elastic membrane 13 to swell, and the air is drawn out through the degassing buffer cylinder 2, the vacuum joint 7 and the ink suction pump 25.

[0032] Specifically, it also includes an ink pump 4, the input end and the output end of the ink pump 4 are respectively connected to the filter 3 and the ink outlet tray 8, and the ink pump 4 is started, and the ink pump 4 extracts the ink inside the ink cartridge 1 through the filter 3 and transports it to the filter 3 for filtration, and then transports it to the inside of the ink outlet tray 8 after filtration, see Figure 1 The top of the ink cartridge 1 is provided with a plurality of air holes for natural exhaust, which further ensures the ink exhaust effect of the product.

[0033] Specifically, an ink pump 2 5 is also included, and the input end of the ink pump 2 5 is connected to the air extraction joint 7 .

[0034] Specifically, an adjusting bracket 15 is provided on one side of the mounting bracket 11, and a sensor 6 is detachably connected to one side of the adjusting bracket 15. The sensor 6 is located on the top side of the vacuum connector 7. A long hole for installing the sensor 6 is provided on the adjusting bracket 15, and the height of the sensor 6 can be adjusted. The sensor 6 is a non-contact liquid level sensor, which is used to detect whether there is ink flowing in the pipeline between the ink pump 25 and the vacuum connector 7. It is safer to use and will not leak ink.

[0035] Specifically, a plurality of ink outlet heads 9 are disposed at the bottom of the ink outlet tray 8, and the ink outlet heads 9 are used to outlet ink for use by the device.

[0036] Specifically, an ink filling port 10 is disposed on the top of one side of the ink cartridge 1 . The ink filling port 10 is disposed obliquely, and ink can be added to the interior of the ink cartridge 1 through the ink filling port 10 .

[0037] To sum up, compared with the degassing devices on the market that use natural exhaust, the ink degassing buffer device, through the cooperation of the filter 3, the ink outlet tray 8, the degassing buffer cylinder 2, the exhaust joint 7, the ink pump 1 4 and the ink pump 2 5, makes the ink in the ink cartridge 1 be filtered first and then degassed, which can effectively solve the problem of bubbles in the ink, and the degassing speed is fast and the efficiency is high. After removing the gas, the ink is purer and less prone to oxidation or deterioration, maintaining the stability and durability of the ink, thereby extending the service life of the ink. This is more convenient to use for users who need to print continuously for a long time and meets user needs.

[0038] The above description and the accompanying drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace portions and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An ink degassing buffer device, comprising an ink cartridge (1), a degassing buffer cylinder (2) and a filter (3), characterized in that: An ink outlet tray (8) is arranged at the bottom of the degassing buffer cylinder (2), the ink outlet tray (8) is connected to the filter (3) through a pipeline, the filter (3) is connected to the ink cartridge (1) through a pipeline, and an upper pressure cover (12), a lower pressure cover (14) and an elastic membrane (13) located between the upper pressure cover (12) and the lower pressure cover (14) are arranged inside the ink outlet tray (8).

2. The ink degassing buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The degassing buffer cylinder (2) is arranged on the top of the upper gland (12).

3. The ink degassing buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting bracket (11) is fixedly arranged on the top of the ink outlet plate (8), and a suction joint (7) connected to the inside of the degassing buffer cylinder (2) is arranged on the top of the mounting bracket (11).

4. The ink degassing buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an ink pump (4), the input end and the output end of the ink pump (4) are respectively connected to the filter (3) and the ink outlet tray (8).

5. The ink degassing buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an ink pump 2 (5), the input end of the ink pump 2 (5) is connected to the air extraction joint (7).

6. The ink degassing buffer device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An adjustment bracket (15) is provided on one side of the mounting bracket (11).

7. The ink degassing buffer device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A sensor (6) is detachably connected to one side of the adjustment bracket (15), and the sensor (6) is located on one side of the top of the air extraction connector (7).

8. The ink degassing buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of ink outlet heads (9) are arranged at the bottom of the ink outlet tray (8).

9. The ink degassing buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ink filling port (10) is arranged at the top of one side of the ink cartridge (1), and the ink filling port (10) is arranged in an inclined manner.

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