Ink box code writing and reading device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of printing supplies, and particularly discloses ink box code writing and reading equipment, which comprises a base, a movable seat and a locking assembly, and is characterized in that the base is provided with a first connecting piece; the movable seat is provided with a containing part, the containing part is used for containing the ink box, the movable seat can be close to or away from the first connecting piece, and the second connecting piece of the ink box is electrically connected with the first connecting piece in the state that the movable seat is close to the first connecting piece; the locking assembly comprises a first locking piece and a second locking piece, and the first locking piece is arranged on the base; the second locking piece is arranged in the state that the moving seat, the second connecting piece and the first connecting piece are electrically connected, and the first locking piece and the second locking piece are connected to prevent the moving seat from being away from the first connecting piece. The arrangement can improve the connection stability of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece, and improve the success rate of code writing and reading.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of printing consumables, in particular to an ink cartridge code writing and reading device. Background Art

[0002] In the field of printers, in order to clarify the model, ink volume and other information of the consumables, it is necessary to connect the chip of the consumables through a code writing and reading device, and complete the code writing and reading processing on the chip.

[0003] Generally, the chip is fixed at the front end of the ink cartridge. When writing or reading a code, the ink cartridge is placed on the slide rail of the code writing or reading device, and the ink cartridge is moved forward so that the chip on the ink cartridge contacts and compresses the spring pin of the code writing or reading device. The spring pin contacts the chip under pressure and maintains contact for a certain period of time to achieve electrical connection. However, this method requires the operator to hold the ink cartridge in hand to keep it in position. However, due to the influence of experience and proficiency, different operators may have different connection strengths between the chip and the spring pin, resulting in unstable connection between the two and causing disconnection and other faults, thereby affecting the success rate of writing or reading a code. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide an ink cartridge code writing and reading device, which can lock the position of the ink cartridge when the first connecting member and the second connecting member of the ink cartridge are electrically connected by setting a first locking member and a second locking member, thereby preventing the ink cartridge from being away from the first connecting member, improving the stability of the connection between the first connecting member and the second connecting member, and improving the success rate of code writing and reading.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An ink cartridge code writing and reading device, comprising:

[0007] A base, wherein a first connecting member is disposed on the base;

[0008] A movable seat, wherein the movable seat is provided with a receiving portion, the receiving portion is used to receive the ink cartridge, the movable seat can be close to or away from the first connecting member, and when the movable seat is close to the first connecting member, the second connecting member of the ink cartridge is electrically connected to the first connecting member;

[0009] A locking assembly, the locking assembly comprising:

[0010] a first locking member, the first locking member being disposed on the base;

[0011] A second locking member is provided on the movable seat, and when the second connecting member is electrically connected to the first connecting member, the first locking member and the second locking member are connected to prevent the movable seat from moving away from the first connecting member.

[0012] As an optional technical solution for an ink cartridge code writing and reading device, the first locking member includes a first locking body and a first clamping portion protruding from the first locking body, and the first locking body is fixed to the base; the second locking member includes a second locking body and a second clamping portion protruding from the second locking body, and the second locking member can move between a clamping position and an unlocking position, and when the second locking member is located at the clamping position, the second clamping portion is located between the first clamping portion and the first connecting member, and abuts against the first clamping portion; the locking assembly also includes an elastic member, which is provided between the second locking member and the movable seat, and is used to apply an elastic force to stop the second locking member at the clamping position.

[0013] As an optional technical solution of the ink cartridge code writing and reading device, one end of the second locking body is rotatably arranged on the movable seat, and the second locking member can swing between the clamping position and the unlocking position; and / or,

[0014] The second locking member includes a toggle portion, and the toggle portion is disposed at the other end of the second locking body.

[0015] As an optional technical solution of the ink cartridge code writing and reading device, the ink cartridge code writing and reading device comprises a first limiter, the first limiter is arranged on the movable seat, when the movable seat is away from the first connecting member, the movable seat is stopped at the position where the first limiter and the first locking body abut; and / or,

[0016] The movable seat is provided with a first groove, the second locking body is provided with a second groove, the elastic member comprises a spring, one end of the spring is located in the first groove, and the other end of the spring is located in the second groove.

[0017] As an optional technical solution for an ink cartridge code writing and reading device, the movable seat includes a bottom plate, a back plate and a side plate. The back plate is arranged on the bottom plate. Two side plates are arranged at intervals and are both arranged on the bottom plate. The bottom plate, the back plate and the two side plates form the accommodating portion.

[0018] As an optional technical solution of the ink cartridge code writing and reading device, the ink cartridge code writing and reading device further includes a slide rail and a slider, the slide rail is arranged on the base, the slider is arranged on the bottom plate and slidably cooperates with the slide rail; and / or,

[0019] The top of the side plate is provided with an avoidance groove with an opening facing away from the bottom plate.

[0020] As an optional technical solution for an ink cartridge code writing and reading device, the ink cartridge code writing and reading device also includes a second limiter, which is arranged on the base. When the movable seat approaches the first connecting member, it stops at the position where the base and the second limiter abut against each other.

[0021] As an optional technical solution for an ink cartridge code writing and reading device, the second limiting member includes a spring limiting pin, the spring limiting pin is fixed to the base, and the output end of the spring limiting pin can abut against the base.

[0022] As an optional technical solution for an ink cartridge code writing and reading device, the ink cartridge code writing and reading device also includes a packaging component, the packaging component has a accommodating cavity and a code writing and reading channel connected to the accommodating cavity, the accommodating cavity is used to accommodate the ink cartridge, and the first connecting member can be electrically connected to the second connecting member through the code writing and reading channel.

[0023] As an optional technical solution for an ink cartridge code writing and reading device, the accommodating cavity can accommodate several ink cartridges at the same time, the code writing and reading channel extends along the arrangement direction of the several ink cartridges, and several groups of the first connecting members can pass through the code writing and reading channel and be electrically connected to the corresponding second connecting members respectively.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0025] The utility model provides an ink cartridge code writing and reading device. The ink cartridge code writing and reading device is provided with a movable base which can be moved close to or away from a base, so that the ink cartridge can follow the movement of the movable base to move close to or away from the base, thereby completing the electrical connection between a first connecting piece on the base and a second connecting piece on the ink cartridge; by providing a first locking piece and a second locking piece, the position of the ink cartridge can be locked in a state where the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece of the ink cartridge are electrically connected, thereby preventing the ink cartridge from moving away from the first connecting piece, improving the stability of the connection between the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece, and improving the success rate of code writing and reading. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ink cartridge code writing and reading device in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the ink cartridge code writing and reading device in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the structure of the ink cartridge code writing and reading device in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] In the figure:

[0030] 100, base; 110, first connecting member; 120, second limiting member; 130, slide rail;

[0031] 200, movable seat; 210, bottom plate; 220, back plate; 230, side plate; 231, first groove; 232, avoidance groove; 240, first stopper;

[0032] 300, locking assembly; 310, first locking member; 311, first locking body; 312, first clamping portion; 320, second locking member; 321, second locking body; 322, second clamping portion; 323, toggle portion; 324, rotating pin; 330, elastic member;

[0033] 400, packaging; 410, accommodating cavity; 420, code writing and reading channel;

[0034] 1000. Ink cartridge; 1100. Second connecting member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0036] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. Among them, the terms "first position" and "second position" are two different positions, and the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature include the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature include the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0038] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment provides an ink cartridge code writing and reading device to improve the stability of the connection between the second connecting member 1100 on the ink cartridge 1000 and the first connecting member 110 of the ink cartridge code writing and reading device when the ink cartridge 1000 is writing and reading codes, thereby improving the success rate of writing and reading codes. The second connecting member 1100 is a chip disposed on the ink cartridge 1000, and the first connecting member 110 is a spring pin disposed on the ink cartridge code writing and reading device.

[0040] The ink cartridge code writing and reading device includes a base 100, a movable base 200 and a locking assembly 300. The base 100 is provided with a first connecting member 110; the movable base 200 is provided with a receiving portion, the receiving portion is used to receive the ink cartridge 1000, the movable base 200 can be close to or away from the first connecting member 110, when the movable base 200 is close to the first connecting member 110, the second connecting member 1100 of the ink cartridge 1000 is electrically connected to the first connecting member 110; the locking assembly 300 includes a first locking member 310 and a second locking member 320, the first locking member 310 is provided on the base 100; the second locking member 320 is provided on the movable base 200, when the second connecting member 1100 is electrically connected to the first connecting member 110, the first locking member 310 and the second locking member 320 are connected to prevent the movable base 200 from being away from the first connecting member 110.

[0041] In the above-mentioned setting, the ink cartridge code writing and reading device is provided with a movable base 200 that can approach or move away from the base 100, so that the ink cartridge 1000 can follow the movement of the movable base 200 to approach or move away from the base 100, so that when the movable base 200 approaches the first connecting member 110, the electrical connection between the second connecting member 1100 on the ink cartridge 1000 and the first connecting member 110 on the base 100 is completed; by providing the first locking member 310 and the second locking member 320, the position of the ink cartridge 1000 can be locked when the first connecting member 110 and the second connecting member 1100 are electrically connected, so as to prevent the ink cartridge 1000 from moving away from the first connecting member 110, improve the stability of the connection between the first connecting member 110 and the second connecting member 1100, and improve the success rate of writing and reading codes.

[0042] Regarding the structure of the first locking member 310 and the second locking member 320, in the present embodiment, the first locking member 310 includes a first locking body 311 and a first clamping portion 312 protruding from the first locking body 311, and the first locking body 311 is fixed to the base 100; the second locking member 320 includes a second locking body 321 and a second clamping portion 322 protruding from the second locking body 321, and the second locking member 320 can move between a clamping position and an unlocking position. When the second locking member 320 is in the clamping position, the second clamping portion 322 is located between the first clamping portion 312 and the first connecting member 110, and abuts against the first clamping portion 312; the locking assembly 300 also includes an elastic member 330, which is arranged between the second locking member 320 and the movable seat 200, and is used to apply an elastic force to stop the second locking member 320 in the clamping position. The first clamping portion 312 and the second clamping portion 322 in the above-mentioned setting can achieve relative clamping, and can prevent the second locking member 320 from moving away from the first connecting member 110, thereby preventing the movable seat 200 from moving away from the first connecting member 110; by arranging the elastic member 330, in the initial state of the elastic member 330, an elastic force can be applied to the second locking member 320 to keep it in the clamping position, thereby ensuring that the second clamping portion 322 and the first clamping portion 312 remain in a clamping state. In this state, the movable seat 200 cannot move away from the first connecting member 110, thereby ensuring the connection stability between the first connecting member 110 and the second connecting member 1100.

[0043] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, one end of the second locking body 321 is rotatably disposed on the movable seat 200, and the second locking member 320 can swing between the clamping position and the unlocking position. The rotatable arrangement of the second locking body 321 is convenient for operation and saves space, which is conducive to making the structure of the entire ink cartridge code writing and reading device more compact. Specifically, one end of the second locking body 321 is provided with a hinge hole, and the rotating pin 324 passes through the hinge hole and is fixedly connected to the movable seat 200.

[0044] Combination Figure 3 As shown, in order to facilitate the toggling of the second locking body 321 so as to move it from the engaging position to the unlocking position, and to improve the convenience and efficiency of unlocking, in some embodiments, the second locking member 320 includes a toggling portion 323, which is disposed at the other end of the second locking body 321. The provision of the toggling portion 323 increases the force arm for toggling the second locking body 321, thereby reducing the force required for toggling the second locking body 321, saving effort, and improving user experience.

[0045] The ink cartridge code writing and reading device further includes a first position-limiting member 240, which is disposed on the movable seat 200. When the movable seat 200 is away from the first connecting member 110, the movable seat 200 is stopped at the position where the first position-limiting member 240 and the first locking body 311 abut against each other. The above arrangement enables the first locking member 310 to cooperate with the second locking member 320 to complete the position locking when the movable seat 200 is close to the first connecting member 110, and also cooperate with the first position-limiting member 240 to complete the position limitation when the movable seat 200 is away from the first connecting member 110, so that the first locking member 310 can be used for two purposes, and the structure is ingenious.

[0046] To improve the installation stability of the elastic member 330, in this embodiment, the movable seat 200 is provided with a first groove 231, the second locking body 321 is provided with a second groove, and the elastic member 330 includes a spring, one end of the spring is located in the first groove 231, and the other end is located in the second groove.

[0047] Regarding the structure of the movable seat 200, in this embodiment, the movable seat 200 includes a bottom plate 210, a back plate 220 and a side plate 230. The back plate 220 is arranged on the bottom plate 210. Two side plates 230 are provided. The two side plates 230 are arranged at intervals and are both screwed to the bottom plate 210. The bottom plate 210, the back plate 220 and the two side plates 230 form a receiving portion. The above-mentioned bottom plate 210 can support the ink cartridge 1000, and the back plate 220 can abut the back of the ink cartridge 1000 to drive the ink cartridge 1000 to approach the first connecting member 110; the side plate 230 can limit the two sides of the ink cartridge 1000 to prevent the ink cartridge 1000 from tilting to the two sides, thereby improving the placement stability of the ink cartridge 1000 in the movable seat 200.

[0048] In order to improve the smoothness of the sliding of the movable seat 200, in this embodiment, the ink cartridge code writing and reading device further includes a slide rail 130 and a slider, the slide rail 130 is arranged on the base 100, and the slider is arranged on the bottom plate 210 and slidably cooperates with the slide rail 130. In this embodiment, the base 100 is provided with a mounting groove, and the slide rail 130 is fixed in the mounting groove.

[0049] In other embodiments, in order to simplify the production process, a slide groove may be directly provided on the base 100 , and a protrusion is provided on the bottom surface of the bottom plate 210 , and the protrusion is slidably arranged in the slide groove.

[0050] The top of the side plate 230 is provided with an escape groove 232 with an opening facing away from the bottom plate 210. The setting of the escape groove 232 provides an escape space for the hand, facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the ink cartridge 1000, and improves the efficiency of writing and reading code operations.

[0051] In some embodiments, the ink cartridge code writing and reading device further includes a second stopper 120, which is disposed on the base 100. When the movable seat 200 approaches the first connecting member 110, the movable seat 200 is stopped at the position where the base 100 and the second stopper 120 abut against each other. The above arrangement can limit the base 100 to prevent the base 100 from moving too far, causing the first connecting member 110 to be damaged due to a large force, thereby improving the safety of the first connecting member 110.

[0052] Specifically, the second stopper 120 includes a spring stopper pin, which is fixed to the base 100, and the output end of the spring stopper pin can abut against the base 100. The setting of the spring stopper pin can provide a buffer for the base 100 and improve the operating feel; in addition, when the base 100 and the spring stopper pin abut against each other, the spring in the spring stopper pin is compressed, so that when the mobile base 200 is reset, the spring stopper pin can provide a reverse elastic force to urge the mobile base 200 to move away from the first connector 110, thereby improving the user experience.

[0053] Combination Figure 2 As shown, the ink cartridge code writing and reading device further includes a packaging member 400, the packaging member 400 has a receiving cavity 410 and a code writing and reading channel 420 connected to the receiving cavity 410, the receiving cavity 410 is used to receive the ink cartridge 1000, and the first connecting member 110 can pass through the code writing and reading channel 420 to be electrically connected to the second connecting member 1100. The arrangement of the packaging member 400 can protect the second connecting member 1100 to prevent the ink cartridge 1000 from being scratched or damaged during transportation.

[0054] The accommodating chamber 410 can accommodate several ink cartridges 1000 at the same time, the code writing and reading channel 420 extends along the arrangement direction of the several ink cartridges 1000, and several groups of first connecting members 110 can pass through the code writing and reading channel 420 and are electrically connected to the corresponding second connecting members 1100 respectively. In this embodiment, the accommodating chamber 410 can accommodate five ink cartridges 1000 at the same time. In other embodiments, the accommodating chamber 410 can accommodate three or ten ink cartridges 1000 at the same time. The specific accommodating number can be set according to actual needs and is not limited to the above content. The above-mentioned structural setting enables the ink cartridge code writing and reading device to realize the code writing and reading operations on several ink cartridges 1000 at the same time, thereby improving the code writing and reading efficiency.

[0055] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. Ink cartridge code writing and reading device, characterized in that: include: A base (100), wherein a first connecting member (110) is provided on the base (100); A movable seat (200), the movable seat (200) being provided with a receiving portion, the receiving portion being used to receive the ink cartridge (1000), the movable seat (200) being able to approach or move away from the first connecting member (110), and when the movable seat (200) is in a state of approaching the first connecting member (110), the second connecting member (1100) of the ink cartridge (1000) is electrically connected to the first connecting member (110); A locking assembly (300), the locking assembly (300) comprising: A first locking member (310), wherein the first locking member (310) is disposed on the base (100); A second locking member (320), wherein the second locking member (320) is disposed on the movable seat (200), and when the second connecting member (1100) and the first connecting member (110) are electrically connected, the first locking member (310) and the second locking member (320) are connected to prevent the movable seat (200) from moving away from the first connecting member (110).

2. The ink cartridge code writing and reading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first locking member (310) comprises a first locking body (311) and a first clamping portion (312) protruding from the first locking body (311), and the first locking body (311) is fixed to the base (100); the second locking member (320) comprises a second locking body (321) and a second clamping portion (322) protruding from the second locking body (321), and the second locking member (320) can move between a clamping position and an unlocking position, and when the second locking member (320) is located at the clamping position, the second clamping portion (322) is located between the first clamping portion (312) and the first connecting member (110), and abuts against the first clamping portion (312); the locking assembly (300) further comprises an elastic member (330), and the elastic member (330) is arranged between the second locking member (320) and the movable seat (200), and is used for applying an elastic force to stop the second locking member (320) at the clamping position.

3. The ink cartridge code writing and reading device according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the second locking body (321) is rotatably disposed on the movable seat (200), and the second locking member (320) can swing between the locking position and the unlocking position; and / or, The second locking member (320) comprises a toggle portion (323), and the toggle portion (323) is arranged at the other end of the second locking body (321).

4. The ink cartridge code writing and reading device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The ink cartridge code writing and reading device comprises a first limiting member (240), wherein the first limiting member (240) is arranged on the movable seat (200), and when the movable seat (200) is away from the first connecting member (110), the movable seat (200) is stopped at a position where the first limiting member (240) and the first locking body (311) abut against each other; and / or, The movable seat (200) is provided with a first groove (231), the second locking body (321) is provided with a second groove, and the elastic member (330) comprises a spring, one end of the spring is located in the first groove (231), and the other end is located in the second groove.

5. The ink cartridge code writing and reading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable seat (200) comprises a bottom plate (210), a back plate (220) and a side plate (230); the back plate (220) is arranged on the bottom plate (210); two side plates (230) are provided, the two side plates (230) are arranged at intervals and are both arranged on the bottom plate (210); the bottom plate (210), the back plate (220) and the two side plates (230) surround the accommodating portion.

6. The ink cartridge code writing and reading device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ink cartridge code writing and reading device further comprises a slide rail (130) and a slider, wherein the slide rail (130) is arranged on the base (100), and the slider is arranged on the bottom plate (210) and slidably cooperates with the slide rail (130); and / or, The top of the side plate (230) is provided with an avoidance groove (232) whose opening faces away from the bottom plate (210).

7. The ink cartridge code writing and reading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ink cartridge code writing and reading device further comprises a second limiting member (120), wherein the second limiting member (120) is arranged on the base (100), and when the movable seat (200) approaches the first connecting member (110), it stops at a position where the base (100) and the second limiting member (120) abut against each other.

8. The ink cartridge code writing and reading device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second limiting member (120) comprises a spring limiting pin, the spring limiting pin is fixed to the base (100), and the output end of the spring limiting pin can abut against the base (100).

9. The ink cartridge code writing and reading device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The ink cartridge code writing and reading device further comprises a packaging member (400), wherein the packaging member (400) comprises a receiving cavity (410) and a code writing and reading channel (420) communicating with the receiving cavity (410), wherein the receiving cavity (410) is used to receive the ink cartridge (1000), and the first connecting member (110) can pass through the code writing and reading channel (420) to be electrically connected to the second connecting member (1100).

10. The ink cartridge code writing and reading device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The accommodating cavity (410) can accommodate a plurality of the ink cartridges (1000) at the same time, the code writing and reading channel (420) extends along the arrangement direction of the plurality of ink cartridges (1000), and a plurality of groups of the first connecting members (110) can pass through the code writing and reading channel (420) and be electrically connected to the corresponding second connecting members (1100) respectively.

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