Elastic assembly and printer
By designing an elastic component including mounting components and elastic components, the problem of insufficient stability and elastic force of the existing ink cartridge shrapnel is solved, and high stability and good elastic force between the ink cartridge and the printer are achieved, ensuring the continuous supply of ink and efficient use of ink ink in ink cartridges.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421034418.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-13
AI Technical Summary
The existing ink cartridge shrapnel have insufficient stability and elastic force, which leads to unstable contact between the ink cartridge and the printer, affecting the supply of ink and the efficiency of ink in the ink cartridge.
An elastic component including an mounting member and an elastic component is designed. The mounting member is arranged parallel to the first direction. The elastic component is provided with a compression channel that penetrates in the second direction between the mounting member. This structure improves the connection between the ink cartridge and the printer. The contact area and compression space are enhanced to enhance elastic force.
Improves the stability and elasticity between the ink cartridge and the printer, ensures that the ink cartridge can continuously provide ink to the printer, and reduces the residual use of ink in the ink cartridge.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of printers, and in particular to an elastic component and a printer. Background Art
[0002] Inkjet printers have become a frequently used device in people's daily office work. Before the inkjet printer works, the user needs to install the ink cartridge loaded with ink on the inkjet printer and make the ink cartridge contact with the ink cartridge spring on the inkjet printer so that the ink cartridge spring can provide elastic force for the ink cartridge, so that the ink cartridge can continuously provide ink for the inkjet printer and reduce the ink residue in the ink cartridge.
[0003] However, most of the current ink cartridge springs are metal sheets with a protruding structure, which not only have limited stability between the ink cartridge and the inkjet printer, but also have limited elastic force that can be provided to the ink cartridge, resulting in average use effects. Utility Model Content
[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide an elastic component and a printer to address the problems of the stability and limited elastic force of the above-mentioned spring piece.
[0005] According to one aspect of the present application, there is provided an elastic component, comprising:
[0006] The mounting component comprises a first mounting piece and a second mounting piece, wherein the first mounting piece and the second mounting piece are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart along a first direction;
[0007] The elastic component is arranged between the first mounting piece and the second mounting piece. The elastic component is provided with a compression channel penetrating along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.
[0008] In one embodiment, the elastic component includes a first arc-shaped spring piece and a second arc-shaped spring piece connected to each other, the first arc-shaped spring piece is arranged on the first mounting plate, the second arc-shaped spring piece is arranged on the second mounting plate, and the compression channel is formed by the first arc-shaped spring piece and the second arc-shaped spring piece.
[0009] In one embodiment, the first arc-shaped spring piece is provided with a plurality of through holes; and / or the second arc-shaped spring piece is provided with a plurality of through holes.
[0010] In one embodiment, along the second direction, the width of the first arc-shaped spring piece gradually narrows as the distance from the first mounting plate increases; and / or, along the second direction, the width of the second arc-shaped spring piece gradually narrows as the distance from the second mounting plate increases.
[0011] In one embodiment, the first arc-shaped spring piece and the second arc-shaped spring piece are an integrally formed structure.
[0012] In one embodiment, the first arc-shaped spring piece has a first connecting end and a first clamping end, the second arc-shaped spring piece has a second connecting end and a second clamping end, the first connecting end is connected to the second connecting end, and the first clamping end is clamped and connected to the second clamping end.
[0013] In one of the embodiments, a clamping protrusion is provided on the first clamping end portion, and a clamping groove is provided on the second clamping end portion, and the clamping protrusion passes through and is clamped on the clamping groove.
[0014] In one embodiment, a first notch is provided on the first connecting end, a second notch is provided on the second connecting end, and the first notch is communicated with the second notch.
[0015] In one embodiment, the first arc-shaped spring piece further has a first arc-shaped portion, the first arc-shaped portion is arranged between the first connecting end and the first clamping end, and the first arc-shaped portion is provided with a plurality of through holes; and / or, the second arc-shaped spring piece further has a second arc-shaped portion, the second arc-shaped portion is arranged between the second connecting end and the second clamping end, and the second arc-shaped portion is provided with a plurality of through holes.
[0016] According to another aspect of the present application, a printer is provided, comprising the elastic component described in any one of the above embodiments.
[0017] The elastic component and the printer mentioned above can make the first mounting piece and the second mounting piece arranged in parallel along the first direction contact with the ink cartridge and the printer respectively, so that the elastic component has a larger contact area with the ink cartridge and the printer, thereby improving the stability of the elastic component between the ink cartridge and the printer, so that the elastic component between the first mounting piece and the second mounting piece can provide elastic force to the ink cartridge later, so that the ink cartridge can continuously provide ink to the printer and reduce the residual ink in the ink cartridge. Moreover, by making the elastic component have a compression channel running through along the second direction, a larger compression space can be provided between the first mounting piece and the second mounting piece, thereby ensuring that the elastic component can provide better elastic force for the ink cartridge. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic component of some embodiments of the present application.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional diagram of an elastic component according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0020] Figure 3This is a stereoscopic view of the elastic component of some embodiments of the present application from another perspective.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a stereoscopic view of the elastic component of some embodiments of the present application at another viewing angle.
[0022] Reference numerals:
[0023] 1. Mounting component; 11. First mounting piece; 12. Second mounting piece;
[0024] 2. elastic member; 21. first arc-shaped spring piece; 211. first connecting end; 212. first clamping end; 213. first arc-shaped portion; 22. second arc-shaped spring piece; 221. second connecting end; 222. second clamping end; 223. second arc-shaped portion; 23. compression channel; 24. through hole; 25. first notch; 26. second notch DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present application, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0026] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that if the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply 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 application.
[0027] In addition, if the terms "first" or "second" appear, these terms are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, if the term "plurality" appears, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.
[0028] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like appear, these terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0029] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if there is a description that a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, etc., or similar descriptions appear, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.
[0030] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. If any, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.
[0031] See also Figure 1 An embodiment of the present application provides an elastic component, including a mounting component 1 and an elastic component 2. The mounting component 1 is used to assist the installation of the ink cartridge and the printer. The elastic component 2 is used to provide elastic force for the ink cartridge to be away from the printer, so that the ink cartridge can continuously provide ink to the printer and reduce the ink residue in the ink cartridge.
[0032] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the specific configuration, the mounting component 1 includes a first mounting piece 11 and a second mounting piece 12, and the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12 are arranged parallel to and spaced apart from each other along a first direction. When the mounting component 1 is installed, the second mounting piece 12 can be installed on the installation position of the printer, and the ink cartridge installed in the printer can contact the first mounting piece 11. In the embodiment of the present application, both the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12 can be made of metal sheets.
[0033] The elastic component 2 is arranged between the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12, and a compression channel 23 is provided on the elastic component 2 that runs through in a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. When the ink cartridge is loaded into the interior of the printer, the first mounting piece 11 can be pressed toward the second mounting piece 12 by its own gravity, so that the elastic component 2 is deformed, and the shape of the compression channel 23 changes. When the ink in the ink cartridge is reduced due to use, the weight of the ink cartridge is reduced, and the pressure applied to the elastic component 2 is also reduced. At this time, the elastic component 2 can drive the ink cartridge to move in a direction away from the installation position of the printer, thereby ensuring the ink supply effect of the ink cartridge and reducing the ink residue in the ink cartridge. In the embodiment of the present application, the elastic component 2 can be made of metal, and the material of the elastic component 2 can be consistent with the material of the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12.
[0034] In summary, the elastic component of the present application can have a larger contact area with the ink cartridge and the printer by making the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12 arranged in parallel along the first direction contact with the ink cartridge and the printer respectively, thereby improving the stability of the elastic component between the ink cartridge and the printer, so that the elastic component 2 between the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12 can provide elastic force to the ink cartridge later, so that the ink cartridge can continuously provide ink to the printer and reduce the residual ink in the ink cartridge. Moreover, by making the elastic component 2 have a compression channel 23 that runs through the second direction, a larger compression space can be provided between the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12, thereby ensuring that the elastic component can provide better elastic force for the ink cartridge.
[0035] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the elastic component 2 includes a first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and a second arc-shaped spring piece 22 connected to each other, the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 is arranged on the first mounting plate 11, and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 is arranged on the second mounting plate 12, and the compression channel 23 is formed by the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22. The first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 can be deformed when receiving pressure from the ink cartridge, and the shape of the compression channel 23 changes.
[0036] Specifically, the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 is arranged on the first mounting piece 11 and is recessed toward the first mounting piece 11. The second arc-shaped spring piece 22 is arranged on the second mounting piece 12 and is recessed toward the second mounting piece 12. When the distance between the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12 is reduced, the curvature of the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 is reduced accordingly, and when the distance between the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12 is increased, the curvature of the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 is increased accordingly. By adjusting the curvature of the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22, the elastic force value of the elastic component 2 can be adjusted, and then the elastic force of the elastic component can be adjusted. In addition, in the embodiment of the present application, the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 can both use metal sheets, and the material of the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 can be consistent with the material of the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12.
[0037] See also Figure 2-Figure 4 In one embodiment, a plurality of through holes 24 are provided on the first arc-shaped spring piece 21. The provision of the through holes 24 can make the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 more easily deformable, thereby facilitating the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 to provide elastic force for the ink cartridge. In addition, the elastic force of the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 can also be adjusted by adjusting the number and diameter of the through holes 24, thereby making it easy to adjust the elastic force of the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 according to demand during production.
[0038] The second arc-shaped spring piece 22 is provided with a plurality of through holes 24. The provision of the through holes 24 allows the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 to be more easily deformed, thereby facilitating the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 to provide elastic force for the ink cartridge. In addition, the elastic force of the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 can also be adjusted by adjusting the number and diameter of the through holes 24, thereby making it easy to adjust the elastic force of the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 according to demand during production.
[0039] In one embodiment, the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 are an integrally formed structure, so as to produce the elastic component 2. Specifically, the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 are made of metal sheets of the same material, and one end of the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 is connected to one end of the second arc-shaped spring piece 22. When the elastic component is produced, the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 connected to each other can be obtained by bending a large sheet of metal.
[0040] See also Figure 2-Figure 4In one embodiment, the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 has a first connecting end 211 and a first clamping end 212, the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 has a second connecting end 221 and a second clamping end 222, the first connecting end 211 is connected to the second connecting end 221, and the first clamping end 212 is clamped and connected to the second clamping end 222. This structure facilitates the production of the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 connected to each other by bending a large sheet of metal, thereby producing an integrally formed elastic component 2.
[0041] In one embodiment, a clamping protrusion is provided on the first clamping end 212, and a clamping groove is provided on the second clamping end 222, and the clamping protrusion passes through and is clamped on the clamping groove. This structure can not only make the first clamping end 212 and the second clamping end 222 be clamped and connected, but also make the clamping protrusion move in the clamping groove when the distance between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 changes, so as to assist the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 to deform.
[0042] In one embodiment, a first notch 25 is provided on the first connection end 211, and a second notch 26 is provided on the second connection end 221, and the first notch 25 is connected to the second notch 26. The provision of the first notch 25 and the second notch 26 facilitates the first connection end 211 and the second connection end 221 to deform when subjected to pressure, thereby making it easier for the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 to deform when the distance between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 changes.
[0043] See also Figure 2-Figure 4 In one embodiment, the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 further has a first arc-shaped portion 213, which is arranged between the first connecting end portion 211 and the first clamping end portion 212, and a plurality of through holes 24 are arranged on the first arc-shaped portion 213. The arrangement of the through holes 24 can make the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 more easily deformable, thereby facilitating the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 to provide elastic force for the ink cartridge, and facilitating the adjustment of the elastic force of the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 by adjusting the number and diameter of the through holes 24 during production. And by arranging the plurality of through holes 24 on the first arc-shaped portion 213, the connection strength between the first connecting end portion 211 and the first clamping end portion 212 will not be affected by the through holes 24.
[0044] The second arc-shaped spring piece 22 also has a second arc-shaped portion 223, which is arranged between the second connecting end portion 221 and the second clamping end portion 222, and a plurality of through holes 24 are arranged on the second arc-shaped portion 223. The arrangement of the through holes 24 can make the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 more easily deformable, thereby facilitating the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 to provide elastic force for the ink cartridge, and facilitating the adjustment of the elastic force of the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 by adjusting the number and aperture of the through holes 24 during production. In addition, by arranging the plurality of through holes 24 on the second arc-shaped portion 223, the connection strength between the second connecting end portion 221 and the second clamping end portion 222 will not be affected by the through holes 24.
[0045] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 In one embodiment, along the second direction, the width of the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 gradually narrows as the distance from the first mounting piece 11 increases. This structure can ensure that the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the first mounting piece 11 have a larger contact area while making the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 have a smaller contact area. By making the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the first mounting piece 11 have a larger contact area, the connection stability between the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the first mounting piece 11 is ensured. By making the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 have a smaller contact area, the connection portion between the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 and the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 is easily deformed, thereby ensuring the use effect of the elastic component 2.
[0046] Along the second direction, the width of the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 gradually narrows as the distance from the second mounting piece 12 increases. This structure can ensure that the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 has a larger contact area with the second mounting piece 12 while making the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 have a smaller contact area with the first arc-shaped spring piece 21. By making the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 have a larger contact area with the second mounting piece 12, the connection stability between the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 and the second mounting piece 12 is ensured. By making the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 have a smaller contact area with the first arc-shaped spring piece 21, the connection portion between the second arc-shaped spring piece 22 and the first arc-shaped spring piece 21 is easily deformed, thereby ensuring the use effect of the elastic component 2.
[0047] The embodiment of the present application also provides a printer, comprising the elastic component in any one of the above embodiments. Specifically, a mounting groove is provided inside the printer, a mounting position is provided in the mounting groove and is arranged toward the notch, the elastic component is arranged in the mounting groove, and the second mounting piece 12 of the elastic component is connected to the mounting position. The subsequent ink cartridge can be loaded into the mounting groove, and the first mounting piece 11 is pressed toward the second mounting piece 12 by its own gravity, so that the elastic component 2 is deformed. When the ink in the ink cartridge is reduced due to use, the weight of the ink cartridge is reduced, and the pressure applied to the elastic component 2 is also reduced. At this time, the elastic component 2 can drive the ink cartridge to move in the direction away from the mounting position of the printer, thereby ensuring the ink supply effect of the ink cartridge and reducing the ink residue in the ink cartridge.
[0048] The printer of the present application makes the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12 of the elastic component arranged in parallel along the first direction contact with the ink cartridge and the printer respectively, so that the elastic component has a larger contact area with the ink cartridge and the printer, thereby improving the stability of the elastic component between the ink cartridge and the printer, so that the elastic component 2 between the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12 can provide elastic force to the ink cartridge in the future, so that the ink cartridge can continuously provide ink to the printer and reduce the residual ink in the ink cartridge. Moreover, by making the elastic component 2 have a compression channel 23 that passes through along the second direction, a larger compression space can be provided between the first mounting piece 11 and the second mounting piece 12, thereby ensuring that the elastic component can provide better elastic force for the ink cartridge.
[0049] The technical features of the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0050] The above embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent application shall be subject to the attached claims.
Claims
1. An elastic component, characterized in that: include: The mounting component comprises a first mounting piece and a second mounting piece, wherein the first mounting piece and the second mounting piece are spaced apart from each other along a first direction; The elastic component is arranged between the first mounting piece and the second mounting piece. The elastic component is provided with a compression channel penetrating along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.
2. The elastic component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic component includes a first arc-shaped spring piece and a second arc-shaped spring piece connected to each other, the first arc-shaped spring piece is arranged on the first mounting plate, the second arc-shaped spring piece is arranged on the second mounting plate, and the compression channel is formed by the first arc-shaped spring piece and the second arc-shaped spring piece.
3. The elastic component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first arc-shaped spring piece is provided with a plurality of through holes; and / or the second arc-shaped spring piece is provided with a plurality of through holes.
4. The elastic component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The width of the first arc-shaped spring piece along the second direction gradually narrows as the distance from the first mounting piece increases; and / or the width of the second arc-shaped spring piece along the second direction gradually narrows as the distance from the second mounting piece increases.
5. The elastic component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first arc-shaped spring piece and the second arc-shaped spring piece are an integrally formed structure.
6. The elastic component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first arc-shaped spring piece has a first connecting end and a first clamping end, the second arc-shaped spring piece has a second connecting end and a second clamping end, the first connecting end is connected to the second connecting end, and the first clamping end is clamped and connected to the second clamping end.
7. The elastic component according to claim 6, characterized in that: A clamping protrusion is provided on the first clamping end portion, and a clamping groove is provided on the second clamping end portion. The clamping protrusion is clamped on the clamping groove.
8. The elastic component according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first connecting end portion is provided with a first notch, the second connecting end portion is provided with a second notch, and the first notch is communicated with the second notch.
9. The elastic component according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first arc-shaped spring piece also has a first arc-shaped portion, which is arranged between the first connecting end and the first clamping end, and the first arc-shaped portion is provided with a plurality of through holes; and / or, the second arc-shaped spring piece also has a second arc-shaped portion, which is arranged between the second connecting end and the second clamping end, and the second arc-shaped portion is provided with a plurality of through holes.
10. A printer, characterized in that: The invention comprises an elastic component as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.