Recycle ink cartridges

Abstract

This invention provides a recyclable ink cartridge, relating to the field of printing technology. The recyclable ink cartridge includes a connecting component, an auxiliary component, and a chip assembly. The chip assembly is disposed on the connecting component and includes a chip and a bonding member. The chip has a ground terminal. One end of the bonding member is electrically connected to the ground terminal, and the other end of the bonding member is electrically connected to a conductive unit. The auxiliary component is detachably connected to the connecting component and is configured to apply a force to the bonding member toward the connecting component, thereby assembling the bonding member onto the connecting component. By providing an auxiliary component on the connecting component, and having the auxiliary component apply a force to the bonding member toward the connecting component, the bonding member can be assembled onto the connecting component without requiring significant processing or modification of the connecting component, reducing the difficulty of recycling and improving production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of printing technology, and more particularly to a recyclable ink cartridge. Background Technology

[0002] Printers and other image forming devices are common office equipment, providing convenience for modern offices. These devices contain replaceable ink cartridges filled with ink. To record the remaining ink level and the cartridge's characteristics, a chip with memory is embedded within the cartridge to record the ink level and communicate with the image forming device. Once the ink in the cartridge is depleted, it is usually discarded by the user. However, for environmental protection purposes, ink cartridges need to be recycled and reused.

[0003] In the prior art, the recycled ink cartridge includes a cartridge body and a chip assembly. The cartridge body includes a connecting part and an ink bag. The connecting part is connected to the ink bag. The chip assembly includes a chip and a bonding member. The chip is mounted on the connecting part. One end of the bonding member is electrically connected to the ground terminal of the chip, and the other end of the bonding member is electrically connected to the conductive unit of the image forming apparatus.

[0004] However, significant modifications are required to the connecting components to assemble the chip assembly's connectors onto them, increasing the difficulty of recycling and reducing production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides a method for recycling ink cartridges to address the problem that requires significant processing and modification of connecting components to assemble the chip assembly's connectors onto the connecting components, which increases recycling difficulty and reduces production efficiency.

[0006] This invention provides a recyclable ink cartridge for use in an image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus has a mounting unit and a conductive unit for transmitting grounding signals, including connecting components, auxiliary components, and a chip assembly.

[0007] The chip assembly is disposed on the connecting member. The chip assembly includes a chip and a bonding member. The chip has a ground terminal. One end of the bonding member is electrically connected to the ground terminal, and the other end of the bonding member is electrically connected to the conductive unit.

[0008] The auxiliary component is detachably connected to the connecting component, and the auxiliary component is configured to apply a force to the connecting component toward the connecting component so that the connecting component is fitted onto the connecting component.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the connecting member is provided with a handle, the connecting member has at least one receiving portion, the handle includes at least one end, the end is rotatably disposed in the receiving portion, and in the width direction of the recycled ink cartridge, the auxiliary member abuts against the side wall of the receiving portion and the end of the handle, respectively.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the auxiliary component includes a base and an extension, the base being fixedly connected to the extension in the height direction of the recycled ink cartridge;

[0011] The connector passes through the base and the extension, and the contact point between the connector and the conductive unit is higher than the extension in the height direction of the recycled ink cartridge.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the connecting member has a front wall, a rear wall, and a top wall, and the base includes a plurality of connecting plates that enclose a portion, which is mounted on the front wall, the rear wall, and the top wall of the connecting member.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the connector has a first portion abutting against the front wall and a second portion abutting against the top wall, the first portion and the second portion being connected, and the enclosure pressing against the first portion and the second portion.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the extension includes a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate fixedly connected to the base, the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate being disposed opposite to each other in the width direction of the recycled ink cartridge;

[0015] The connector has a third portion extending toward the conductive unit in the height direction of the recycled ink cartridge, the third portion being connected to the second portion, and the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate applying a force to the third portion.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate form a placement space, the enclosing portion has an opening, and the third portion passes through the opening and is disposed in the placement space.

[0017] In one possible implementation, at least a portion of the end of the third portion extending toward the conductive unit forms a fourth portion, and a contact point electrically connected to the conductive unit is disposed on the fourth portion.

[0018] In one possible implementation, a locking part is provided on the body of the enclosure portion, the locking part being used to connect with the rear wall.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the receiving portion has a first sidewall and a second sidewall disposed opposite to each other in the width direction of the recycled ink cartridge, and at least a portion of the enclosing portion abuts against the first sidewall or the second sidewall.

[0020] This invention provides a recyclable ink cartridge, including a connecting component, an auxiliary component, and a chip assembly. The chip assembly is disposed on the connecting component and includes a chip and a bonding member. The chip has a ground terminal, one end of the bonding member is electrically connected to the ground terminal, and the other end of the bonding member is electrically connected to a conductive unit. The auxiliary component is detachably connected to the connecting component and is configured to apply a force to the bonding member toward the connecting component, thereby assembling the bonding member onto the connecting component. By providing an auxiliary component on the connecting component, and having the auxiliary component apply a force to the bonding member toward the connecting component, the bonding member can be assembled onto the connecting component without requiring significant processing or modification of the connecting component, reducing the difficulty of recycling and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a recyclable ink cartridge provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of the recycled ink cartridges in the process;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the recycling ink cartridge and conductive unit in the image;

[0025] Figure 4a for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the recycled ink cartridge after removing auxiliary parts;

[0026] Figure 4b for Figure 4a An enlarged view of point A in the diagram;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A first-person perspective diagram of the auxiliary components;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the auxiliary components from a second perspective;

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the chip structure in the diagram;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a recyclable ink cartridge provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a front view schematic diagram of a chip provided in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A rear view diagram of the chip in the image.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 10-Connecting component; 101-Front wall;

[0035] 102 - Rear wall; 103 - Top wall;

[0036] 11-Recess; 12-Receiving part;

[0037] 121 - First sidewall; 122 - Second sidewall;

[0038] 20 - Auxiliary component; 21 - Base;

[0039] 211-Bridging plate; 2111-Opening;

[0040] 212 - Abutment plate; 213 - First baffle plate;

[0041] 214 - Second baffle; 215 - Engaging protrusion;

[0042] 22-Extension; 221-First limiting plate;

[0043] 222 - Second limiting plate; 223 - Installation space;

[0044] 30 - Chip; 301 - Grounding terminal;

[0045] 302 - Data terminal; 303 - Power terminal;

[0046] 304 - Reset terminal; 305 - Clock terminal;

[0047] 31-Substrate; 311-External surface;

[0048] 312-Internal surface; 313-Notch;

[0049] 32-Isolation membrane; 33-Memory;

[0050] 40 - Joining part; 401 - First part;

[0051] 402 - Part Two; 403 - Part Three;

[0052] 404 - Part Four; 405 - Part Five;

[0053] 50 - Ink bag; 60 - Handle;

[0054] 61 - End; 62 - Grip portion;

[0055] 100 - Conductive unit. Detailed Implementation

[0056] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0057] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0058] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "fixation," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between the components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0059] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0060] In the above description, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0061] In existing technology, recycled ink cartridges include a cartridge body and a chip assembly. The cartridge body includes a connecting component and an ink bag. The connecting component connects to the ink bag. The chip assembly includes a chip and a bonding component. The chip is mounted on the connecting component. One end of the bonding component is electrically connected to the ground terminal of the chip, and the other end of the bonding component is electrically connected to the conductive unit of the image forming apparatus. Reusing recycled ink cartridges requires significant modification to the connecting component to assemble the chip assembly's bonding component, increasing the difficulty of recycling and reducing production efficiency.

[0062] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a method for recycling ink cartridges, which includes an auxiliary component that is detachably connected to a connecting component. The auxiliary component applies a force to the connecting component, allowing the connecting component to be assembled onto the connecting component without requiring significant modifications to the connecting component. This reduces the difficulty of recycling and improves production efficiency.

[0063] The recyclable ink cartridges provided in the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific examples.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a recyclable ink cartridge applied to an image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus has a mounting unit and a conductive unit 100 for transmitting grounding signals. The recyclable ink cartridge includes a connecting member 10, an auxiliary member 20, and a chip assembly. The chip assembly is disposed on the connecting member 10 and includes a chip 30 and a bonding member 40. The chip 30 has a grounding terminal 301. One end of the bonding member 40 is electrically connected to the grounding terminal 301, and the other end of the bonding member 40 is electrically connected to the conductive unit 100.

[0065] The auxiliary member 20 is detachably connected to the connecting member 10. The auxiliary member 20 is configured to apply a force to the engaging member 40 toward the connecting member 10 so that the engaging member 40 is fitted onto the connecting member 10.

[0066] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the length direction of the recycled ink cartridge is the X-axis direction, the width direction of the recycled ink cartridge is the Y-axis extension direction, and the height direction of the recycled ink cartridge is the Z-axis extension direction.

[0067] The image forming apparatus has at least one mounting unit, each mounting unit corresponding to a conductive unit 100. The conductive unit 100 is used to connect to the grounding circuit of the image forming apparatus and transmit a grounding signal. The recyclable ink cartridge is detachably mounted in the mounting unit. Figure 3 As shown, when the recycled ink cartridge is in the installation state in the installation unit, the conductive unit 100 is located on the upper side of the recycled ink cartridge in the height direction of the recycled ink cartridge.

[0068] The connecting component 10 has a recess 11, and the chip 30 is disposed in the recess 11.

[0069] The connector 40 is made of metal. For example, the connector 40 can be a metal rod, a metal wire, or a metal sheet.

[0070] When the recycled ink cartridge is in the installation state in the installation unit, the auxiliary component 20 applies a force to the coupling component 40 toward the connecting component 10, and the coupling component 40 is fixed relative to the connecting component 10, so that the coupling component 40 can be assembled onto the connecting component 10.

[0071] The recycled ink cartridge also includes an ink bag 50, which is connected to the connecting part 10 and is used to store ink.

[0072] The recyclable ink cartridge provided in this embodiment of the invention, by setting an auxiliary component 20 on the connecting component 10, and the auxiliary component 20 applying a force to the connecting component 40 toward the connecting component 10, can make the connecting component 40 fit onto the connecting component 10 without the need for extensive processing and modification of the connecting component 10, thereby reducing the difficulty of recycling and improving production efficiency.

[0073] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a handle 60 is provided on the connecting member 10, which has at least one receiving portion 12. The handle 60 includes at least one end 61, which is rotatably connected to the connecting member 10. The handle 60 has two states. When the handle 60 is in the first state, i.e., when the plane of the handle 60 is parallel to the plane of the recycle ink cartridge in the height direction, the end 61 is completely received into the receiving portion 12. When the handle 60 is in the second state, i.e., when the plane of the handle 60 is not parallel to the plane of the recycle ink cartridge in the height direction, at least a portion of the end 61 is located outside the receiving portion 12. In the width direction of the recycle ink cartridge, when the handle 60 is in the first state, the auxiliary member 20 abuts against the side wall of the receiving portion 12 and the end of the handle 60, respectively.

[0074] The connecting member 10 may have two receiving portions 12, and the handle 60 may include two ends 61, each end 61 being rotatably connected to the connecting member 10, and at least a portion of each end 61 being located in the corresponding receiving portion 12.

[0075] like Figure 1 As shown, the handle 60 also includes a grip portion 62, which allows the handle 60 to rotate. When the handle 60 rotates toward the ink bag 50 and the grip portion 62 contacts the ink bag 50, i.e., when the handle 60 is in the first state, the two ends 61 of the handle 60 are respectively accommodated in the two receiving portions 12, and one end 61 of the handle 60 abuts against the auxiliary member 20. At this time, the auxiliary member 20 abuts against the side wall of the receiving portion 12 and the end of the handle 60 in the width direction of the recycling ink cartridge, thereby restricting the displacement of the auxiliary member 20 in the width direction of the recycling ink cartridge.

[0076] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 5 As shown, the auxiliary component 20 includes a base 21 and an extension 22, with the base 21 fixedly connected to the extension 22 in the height direction of the recycled ink cartridge.

[0077] like Figures 2 to 4b As shown, the connector 40 passes through the extension 22, and the contact point where the connector 40 is electrically connected to the conductive unit 100 is higher than the extension 22 in the height direction of the recycling cartridge. The extension 22 can apply a compressive force to the part of the connector 40 that contacts the conductive unit 100, making it less prone to deformation in the direction away from the conductive unit 100, thereby ensuring a stable electrical connection between the connector 40 and the conductive unit 100.

[0078] When the auxiliary member 20 and the connecting member 10 are in the installed state, at least a portion of the coupling member 40 is located in the base 21, and the base 21 presses the portion of the auxiliary member 20 in the base 21 onto the connecting member 10, thereby restricting the displacement of the portion of the auxiliary member 20 in the base 21.

[0079] The base 21 has a hollow interior structure. For example... Figure 4a As shown, the receiving part 12 has a first sidewall 121 and a second sidewall 122 disposed opposite to each other in the width direction of the recycled ink cartridge, and the base 21 is mounted on the first sidewall 121 or the second sidewall 122.

[0080] The extension 22 extends toward the conductive unit 100, that is, in the height direction of the recycling cartridge, the extension 22 extends upward.

[0081] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 4a , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the connecting component 10 has a front wall 101, a rear wall 102 and a top wall 103. The base 21 includes a plurality of connecting plates, which enclose to form a closed portion. The closed portion is installed on the front wall 101, the rear wall 102 and the top wall 103 of the connecting component 10.

[0082] Specifically, the enclosure includes a bridging plate 211, an abutment plate 212, a first baffle 213, and a second baffle 214. The bridging plate 211 is connected to the first baffle 213 and the second baffle 214 in the length direction of the recycled ink cartridge, and the bridging plate 211 is connected to the abutment plate 212 in the height direction of the recycled ink cartridge.

[0083] The front wall 101 and rear wall 102 of the connecting component 10 are arranged opposite each other in the length direction of the recycled ink cartridge, the top wall 103 is connected between the front wall 101 and the rear wall 102, the bridging plate 211 is arranged opposite to the top wall 103, the first baffle 213 is arranged opposite to the front wall 101, and the second baffle 214 abuts against the rear wall 102.

[0084] The bridging plate 211, the abutment plate 212, the first baffle 213 and the second baffle 214 can be square in shape.

[0085] Furthermore, at least a portion of the enclosing portion abuts against the first sidewall 121 or the second sidewall 122. Specifically, as... Figure 1 As shown, the abutment plate 212 of the enclosure can abut against the first sidewall 121 and one end 61 of the handle 60 in the width direction of the ink cartridge. In other ways, such as Figure 4a and Figure 8 As shown, the abutment plate 212 can abut against the second sidewall 122 and one end 61 of the handle 60 in the width direction of the recycled ink cartridge.

[0086] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 4a and Figure 4b As shown, the connector 40 has a first portion 401 that abuts against the front wall 101 and a second portion 402 that abuts against the top wall 103. The first portion 401 and the second portion 402 are connected, and the enclosure portion is pressed against the first portion 401 and the second portion 402. This arrangement can limit the displacement of the first portion 401 and the second portion 402 in the length, width, and height directions of the recycled ink cartridge, thereby allowing the connector 40 to be fixed relative to the connecting member 10.

[0087] The first baffle 213 of the enclosing part can be pressed onto the first part 401, and the bridging plate 211 can be pressed onto the second part 402.

[0088] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the extension 22 includes a first limiting plate 221 and a second limiting plate 222 that are fixedly connected to the bridging plate 211. The first limiting plate 221 and the second limiting plate 222 are arranged opposite to each other in the width direction of the recycled ink cartridge.

[0089] like Figure 4a As shown, the connector 40 has a third portion 403 extending toward the conductive unit 100 in the height direction of the recycling cartridge. The third portion 403 is connected to the second portion 402. The first limiting plate 221 and the second limiting plate 222 apply force to the third portion 403.

[0090] Specifically, the third part 403 is squeezed between the first limiting plate 221 and the second limiting plate 222. The first limiting plate 221 and the second limiting plate 222 can apply a squeezing force to the third part 403, which can limit the displacement of the third part 403 in the length direction, width direction and height direction of the recycled ink cartridge.

[0091] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first limiting plate 221 and the second limiting plate 222 enclose the placement space 223. The bridging plate 211 of the enclosing part has an opening 2111. The third part 403 passes through the opening 2111 and is placed in the placement space 223.

[0092] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4a As shown, at least a portion of the end of the third portion 403 extending toward the conductive unit 100 forms a fourth portion 404, and a contact point electrically connected to the conductive unit 100 is provided on the fourth portion 404.

[0093] The fourth part 404 is electrically connected to the conductive unit 100 in the height direction of the recycled ink cartridge.

[0094] A portion of the fourth part 404 extends beyond the extension 22 in the height direction of the recycled ink cartridge, while another portion of the fourth part 404 is located in the placement space 223 and is pressed between the first limiting plate 221 and the second limiting plate 222. The first limiting plate 221 and the second limiting plate 222 can apply compressive force to the fourth part 404, which can limit the displacement of the fourth part 404 in the length, width, and height directions of the recycled ink cartridge, thereby making the fourth part less prone to deformation. When the fourth part 404 is electrically connected to the conductive unit 100, since the first limiting plate 221 and the second limiting plate 222 can apply compressive force to the fourth part 404, the fourth part 404 is less prone to deformation in the direction away from the conductive unit 100, and the contact between the fourth part 404 and the conductive unit 100 is stable, thereby ensuring a stable electrical connection between the connector 40 and the conductive unit 100.

[0095] In one possible implementation, a support portion (not shown in the figure) is provided on the extension 22 of the auxiliary member 20. In the height direction of the recycling ink cartridge, the support portion at least partially abuts against the fourth part 404 of the connector 40. The support portion is used to provide support to the fourth part 404 to prevent the fourth part 404 from deforming in the height direction of the recycling ink cartridge, which could lead to the fourth part 404 losing contact with the conductive unit 100. This ensures the stability of the electrical connection between the chip 30 and the conductive unit 100.

[0096] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 4b As shown, the connector 40 has a fifth portion 405, one end of which is connected to the first portion 401, and the other end of which is electrically connected to the grounding terminal 301.

[0097] Of these, one part of the fifth part 405 is located on the chip 30, and another part of the fifth part 405 is located on the inner wall of the recess 11.

[0098] In one possible implementation, such as Figures 4a to 6 As shown, a locking part is provided on the main body of the enclosure, which is used to connect with the rear wall 102.

[0099] The locking part can be a locking protrusion 215, which engages with the rear wall 102.

[0100] When the engaging protrusion 215 engages with the rear wall 102, the auxiliary component 20 abuts against the side wall of the receiving part 12 and the end of the handle 60 in the width direction of the recycling ink cartridge. The first baffle 213 presses the first part 401 onto the front wall 101, the second baffle 214 abuts against the rear wall 102, and the bridging plate 211 presses the second part 402 onto the top wall 103. This can limit the displacement of the auxiliary component 20 and the connecting component 40 in the length, width, and height directions of the recycling ink cartridge. Therefore, when vibration occurs during the operation of the image forming apparatus, it can prevent the connecting component 40 from falling off the recycling ink cartridge and prevent misalignment between the connecting component 40 and the chip 30, thereby ensuring normal communication between the recycling ink cartridge and the conductive unit 100.

[0101] In one possible implementation, chip 30 further includes a data terminal 302, a power terminal 303, a reset terminal 304, and a clock terminal 305. The data terminal is used for transmitting or receiving data signals, and also for detecting whether a short circuit occurs between the data terminal and at least one of the clock terminal, reset terminal, and power terminal, and whether the recycle cartridge is installed in the image forming apparatus; the power terminal is used to receive a power potential different from the ground potential; the reset terminal is used to reset the data inside the memory; the clock terminal is used to receive a clock signal; and the ground terminal 305 is used to receive a ground potential.

[0102] The memory stores information such as manufacturer information, ink volume information, consumable box type information, and ink color.

[0103] The chip 30 also has a substrate 31, which has an outer surface 311 facing away from the connection member 10 and an inner surface 312 facing the connection member 10, with the memory located on the inner surface 312.

[0104] In one alternative implementation, such as Figure 7 As shown, chip 30 can be formed by modifying the chip on the original ink cartridge. Specifically, the chip on the original ink cartridge has 9 terminals, which are located on the external surface 311. Four terminals on the chip on the original ink cartridge are covered by an insulating film 32, and the remaining 5 terminals are modified into a data terminal 302, a power terminal 303, a reset terminal 304, a clock terminal 305, and a ground terminal 301. At the same time, the memory on the original ink cartridge is replaced with a new memory that stores usage information, processing, and communication programs related to the modified recycled ink cartridge, thereby forming the modified chip 30. It should be noted that the original ink cartridge is an ink cartridge whose ink has been exhausted.

[0105] In another alternative implementation, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the original chip on the original ink cartridge can be removed and chip 30 can be reset. Chip 30 is constructed as follows: Figure 9and Figure 10 The chip shown.

[0106] Specifically, the chip is a 5-contact chip, which includes five terminals and a memory 33. One of the terminals is a ground terminal 301, which is disposed on the inner surface 312. One side of the ground terminal 301 is electrically connected to the memory 33, and the other side is connected to the connector 40 to form a ground contact, so as to transmit the ground signal to the memory 33.

[0107] The remaining four terminals are configured as data terminal 302, clock terminal 305, power terminal 303 and reset terminal 304, respectively. Data terminal 302, clock terminal 305, power terminal 303 and reset terminal 304 are all located on the external surface 311 and are electrically connected to the memory 33.

[0108] Furthermore, the aforementioned five terminals (ground terminal 301, data terminal 302, reset terminal 304, clock terminal 305, and power terminal 303) are all disposed in region R, which is located on one side of the substrate 31 of the chip 30 along the +Y axis. This arrangement allows the terminals on the substrate of the chip 30 to be compactly arranged, and the ground terminal 301 transmitting the ground signal and the other terminals transmitting high-level signals are distributed on different surfaces of the substrate of the chip 30, thereby reducing the possibility of short circuits between them and avoiding mutual electromagnetic interference.

[0109] Accordingly, the stylus assembly used in conjunction with the chip 30 includes five styluses, namely the first styluse to the fifth styluse, wherein one side of each of the first to fifth styluses is connected to the printing circuit of the image forming device through the circuit inside the mounting unit.

[0110] The substrate 31 provided in this embodiment of the invention also has a notch 313. The function of the notch 313 is to avoid the fifth contact pin and prevent the fifth contact pin from abutting or contacting the substrate of the chip 30. It should be noted that the fifth contact pin is a contact pin that can receive grounding signals.

[0111] When the recycled ink cartridge with the chip is installed in the mounting unit of the image forming equipment, the first to fourth contact pins contact and are electrically connected to the data terminal 302, reset terminal 304, clock terminal 305 and power terminal 303 respectively; a portion of the fifth contact pin is located in the notch 313, and the fifth contact pin does not abut or contact the substrate of the chip 30; the other side of the ground terminal 301 is electrically connected to the fifth part 405 of the connector 40, that is, the ground terminal 301 is electrically connected to the conductive unit 100 through the connector 40.

[0112] Furthermore, the chip 30 may not have a notch 313. As long as the chip 30 does not have a terminal or contact that can be connected to the fifth contact pin in the Y-axis direction, even if the chip 30 and the fifth contact pin come into contact, there will be no electrical connection between them and no transmission of grounding signal. This embodiment does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0113] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A recyclable ink cartridge, applied to an image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus having a mounting unit and a conductive unit for transmitting grounding signals, characterized in that, Includes connecting components, auxiliary components, and chip assemblies; The chip assembly is disposed on the connecting member. The chip assembly includes a chip and a bonding member. The chip has a ground terminal. One end of the bonding member is electrically connected to the ground terminal, and the other end of the bonding member is electrically connected to the conductive unit. The auxiliary component is detachably connected to the connecting component, and the auxiliary component is configured to apply a force to the connecting component toward the connecting component so that the connecting component is fitted onto the connecting component.

2. The recyclable ink cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting component is provided with a handle, the connecting component has at least one receiving portion, the handle includes at least one end, the end is rotatably disposed in the receiving portion, and in the width direction of the recycled ink cartridge, the auxiliary member abuts against the side wall of the receiving portion and the end of the handle respectively.

3. The recyclable ink cartridge according to claim 2, characterized in that, The auxiliary component includes a base and an extension, wherein the base is fixedly connected to the extension in the height direction of the recycled ink cartridge; The connector passes through the base and the extension, and the contact point between the connector and the conductive unit is higher than the extension in the height direction of the recycled ink cartridge.

4. The recyclable ink cartridge according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting component has a front wall, a rear wall, and a top wall. The base includes multiple connecting plates, which enclose a portion to form an enclosure. The enclosure is mounted on the front wall, the rear wall, and the top wall of the connecting component.

5. The recyclable ink cartridge according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connector has a first portion that abuts against the front wall and a second portion that abuts against the top wall, the first portion and the second portion being connected, and the enclosure portion being pressed onto the first portion and the second portion.

6. The recyclable ink cartridge according to claim 5, characterized in that, The extension includes a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate fixedly connected to the base, the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate being arranged opposite to each other in the width direction of the recycled ink cartridge; The connector has a third portion extending toward the conductive unit in the height direction of the recycled ink cartridge, the third portion being connected to the second portion, and the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate applying a force to the third portion.

7. The recyclable ink cartridge according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first limiting plate and the second limiting plate form a placement space, the enclosing part has an opening, and the third part passes through the opening and is placed in the placement space.

8. The recyclable ink cartridge according to claim 6, characterized in that, At least a portion of the end of the third part extending toward the conductive unit forms a fourth part, and a contact point electrically connected to the conductive unit is disposed on the fourth part.

9. The recycled ink cartridge according to any one of claims 4-8, characterized in that, The enclosing part is provided with a locking part, which is used to connect with the rear wall.

10. The recycled ink cartridge according to any one of claims 4-8, characterized in that, The receiving portion has a first sidewall and a second sidewall disposed opposite to each other in the width direction of the recycled ink cartridge, and at least a portion of the enclosing portion abuts against the first sidewall or the second sidewall.

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