Detachable self-transfer ink disc mechanism

By designing a detachable self-adjusting ink disc mechanism in the ink disc mechanism of the ink disc mechanism of the ink disc, the ink cartridge is automatically connected and disconnected, and the existing ink disc mechanism is solved, and the operating efficiency and user experience are improved.

CN222628943UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-18深圳市鑫垚自动化设备有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421519384.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-28
Publication Date
2025-03-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing ink disc mechanism of inkjet printers is inefficient and has poor practicality when installing and disassembling the ink cartridges.

Method used

A detachable self-adjusting ink disc mechanism is designed, and by setting a communication hole and sealing plug on the lower part of the liquid box, combining a telescopic rod and a telescopic motor, the automatic movement and connection of the communication pipe is realized, replacing manual operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the installation and disassembly efficiency of ink cartridges, reduces the workload of users, and enhances the practicality of the ink disc mechanism.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a detachable self-transfer ink disc mechanism which comprises a liquid box, a communicating hole is formed in the lower portion of one side of the liquid box, a sealing plug is arranged in the communicating hole, ink or a diluting solvent is added into the liquid box, a communicating pipe is inserted into the sealing plug in a sealed mode, and the communicating pipe is connected with the liquid box in a sealed mode. The end, away from the communicating hole, of the communicating pipe is provided with a telescopic motor through a telescopic rod, one side of the communicating pipe communicates with an ink supply mechanism of the ink-jet printer, the liquid box is arranged in a supporting shell, and two containing holes are formed in the top of the supporting shell. Through the arrangement of the communicating hole, the sealing plug, the communicating pipe, the telescopic rod and the telescopic motor, the communicating pipe penetrates into the sealing plug and enters the liquid box, then the communicating pipe is communicated with ink or diluting solvent, through the design, manual transfer of the ink box is replaced, the workload of a user is reduced, and the practicability is improved; and meanwhile, the switching efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of inkjet printer equipment, in particular to a detachable self-rotating ink tray connecting mechanism. Background Art

[0002] The ink tray of the inkjet printer is a device for storing and supplying ink for the inkjet printer. It is usually composed of an ink cartridge, an ink pump, an ink tube and a nozzle. The ink tray mechanism is an important component of the inkjet printer and has the functions of fixing the ink cartridge and conveying ink and solvent. The existing ink tray mechanism of the inkjet printer has the following shortcomings: when installing and removing the ink cartridge, manual operation is usually required, such as connecting the delivery tube to the ink cartridge, or removing the delivery tube from the ink cartridge. The structural design of this ink tray mechanism is very simple, with poor practicality and low efficiency in connecting and removing the ink cartridge. Utility Model Content

[0003] The problem to be solved by the utility model is that the existing ink tray mechanism for connecting or removing the ink cartridge has poor practicability and low efficiency.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a detachable self-rotating ink tray mechanism, including a liquid box, a connecting hole is opened at the lower part of one side of the liquid box, a sealing plug is arranged inside the connecting hole, ink or a diluent is added to the liquid box, a connecting tube is sealed and inserted into the sealing plug, a telescopic motor is arranged at one end of the connecting tube away from the connecting hole through a telescopic rod, and one side of the connecting tube is connected to the ink supply mechanism of the inkjet printer.

[0005] Preferably, the liquid box is arranged in a supporting shell, and two placement holes are provided on the top of the supporting shell. Elastic clips abutting against the liquid box are provided inside the two placement holes, and the liquid boxes corresponding to the two placement holes are respectively filled with ink and diluent.

[0006] Preferably, a first sliding hole corresponding to the connecting hole and the telescopic rod in the horizontal direction is opened on one side of the supporting shell, and the interior of the first sliding hole is slidably connected to the connecting pipe.

[0007] Preferably, the telescopic motor is arranged inside the fixed shell, one end of the telescopic rod is threadedly connected to the connecting pipe, and one side of the fixed shell is provided with the connecting hole and a second sliding hole corresponding to the telescopic rod in the horizontal direction, and the interior of the second sliding hole is slidably connected to the connecting pipe.

[0008] Preferably, a delivery hole is opened on one side of the connecting tube, one end of the delivery tube is plugged into the delivery hole, and the other end of the delivery tube is connected to the ink supply mechanism of the inkjet printer.

[0009] Preferably, snap plates are respectively provided on both sides of the supporting shell, and snap grooves for snapping and connecting with the snap plates are respectively provided on both sides of the fixing shell.

[0010] Preferably, the elastic clip is a metal spring or a plastic spring.

[0011] Preferably, two clamping assemblies for clamping the liquid box are arranged on the top of the fixed shell.

[0012] Preferably, the clamping assembly comprises a mounting rod and a clamp mounted on the mounting rod.

[0013] Preferably, an entrance is provided on a side of the clamp away from the mounting rod.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a detachable self-rotating ink tray receiving mechanism, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The utility model provides a connecting hole and a sealing plug. The connecting hole is opened at the lower part of the liquid box, so that the liquid in the liquid box is discharged through the connecting hole, and the connecting hole is closed by the sealing plug. A connecting pipe, a telescopic rod and a telescopic motor are provided. The telescopic end of the telescopic motor drives the connecting pipe to move through the telescopic rod, so that the connecting pipe moves in a horizontal direction, penetrates the sealing plug through the connecting pipe and enters the interior of the liquid box, and then the connecting pipe is connected with the ink or diluent, and the ink supply mechanism of the inkjet printer is connected with the connecting pipe, so that the liquid in the liquid box is transmitted to the nozzle of the inkjet printer. Through this design, manual ink cartridge transfer is replaced, which reduces the workload of users, improves practicality, and improves transfer efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is the first schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is the second schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the supporting shell and the fixed shell structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0020] In the figure: 1, liquid box; 2, connecting hole; 3, sealing plug; 4, connecting pipe; 5, telescopic rod; 6, telescopic motor; 7, supporting shell; 8, placement hole; 9, elastic clip; 10, first sliding hole; 11, fixed shell; 12, second sliding hole; 13, delivery hole; 14, delivery pipe; 15, snap plate; 16, slot; 17, clamping assembly; 171, mounting rod; 172, clamp; 18, entrance. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The utility model relates to a detachable self-rotating ink tray receiving mechanism, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, it includes a liquid box 1, a connecting hole 2 is opened at the lower part of one side of the liquid box 1, a sealing plug 3 is arranged inside the connecting hole 2, ink or diluent is added to the liquid box 1, a connecting pipe 4 is sealed and plugged with the sealing plug 3, a telescopic motor 6 is arranged at one end of the connecting pipe 4 away from the connecting hole 2 through a telescopic rod 5, one side of the connecting pipe 4 is connected to the ink supply mechanism of the inkjet printer, and the liquid box 1 is arranged, and the liquid box 1 is used to store ink and diluent. Generally, ink and diluent are arranged inside the inkjet printer respectively, and the connecting hole 2 and the sealing plug 3 are arranged, and the connecting hole 2 is opened at the lower part of the liquid box 1, so that the liquid in the liquid box 1 The liquid is discharged through the connecting hole 2 and sealed by the sealing plug 3. The sealing plug 3 is made of industrial plastic. A connecting tube 4, a telescopic rod 5 and a telescopic motor 6 are provided. The telescopic end of the telescopic motor 6 drives the connecting tube 4 to move through the telescopic rod 5, so that the connecting tube 4 moves horizontally. The connecting tube 4 penetrates the sealing plug 3 into the interior of the liquid box 1, so that the connecting tube 4 is connected with the ink or the diluting solvent. The ink supply mechanism of the inkjet printer is connected with the connecting tube 4, so that the liquid in the liquid box 1 is transmitted to the nozzle of the inkjet printer. This design replaces the manual transfer of ink cartridges, reduces the workload of users, improves practicality, and improves the transfer efficiency.

[0022] In an embodiment of the utility model, the liquid box 1 is arranged in a supporting shell 7, and two placement holes 8 are opened on the top of the supporting shell 7. The two placement holes 8 are provided with elastic clips 9 abutting against the liquid box 1. The liquid boxes 1 corresponding to the two placement holes 8 are respectively added with ink and a diluent. By setting the supporting shell 7 and the placement holes 8, the liquid box 1 is placed from the top of the supporting shell 7 to the inside of the placement holes 8, thereby improving the stability of the liquid box 1. By setting the elastic clip 9, the elastic clip 9 clamps and fixes the liquid box 1 to the center of the placement holes 8, thereby making the fixing effect of the liquid box 1 better.

[0023] In an embodiment of the utility model, a first sliding hole 10 corresponding to the connecting hole 2 and the telescopic rod 5 in the horizontal direction is opened on one side of the supporting shell 7, and the interior of the first sliding hole 10 is slidably connected with the connecting tube 4. By setting the first sliding hole 10, the telescopic rod 5 drives the connecting tube 4 to move, and then penetrates into the connecting hole 2 through the supporting shell 7.

[0024] In an embodiment of the utility model, the telescopic motor 6 is arranged inside the fixed shell 11, one end of the telescopic rod 5 is threadedly connected to the connecting pipe 4, and one side of the fixed shell 11 is provided with the connecting hole 2 and the second sliding hole 12 corresponding to the telescopic rod 5 in the horizontal direction, and the interior of the second sliding hole 12 is slidably connected to the connecting pipe 4. By setting the fixed shell 11, the telescopic motor 6 is installed inside the fixed shell 11, and by setting the second sliding hole 12, the telescopic rod 5 enters the first sliding hole 10 through the fixed shell 11.

[0025] In an embodiment of the utility model, a delivery hole 13 is opened on one side of the connecting tube 4, one end of the delivery tube 14 is plugged into the delivery hole 13, and the other end of the delivery tube 14 is connected to the ink supply mechanism of the inkjet printer. By setting the delivery hole 13 and the delivery tube 14, the connecting tube 4 penetrates into the liquid box 1, and the ink or dilution solvent in the liquid box 1 flows into the connecting tube 4, passes through the delivery hole 13, and flows into the delivery tube 14.

[0026] In an embodiment of the utility model, snap plates 15 are respectively provided on both sides of the support shell 7, and snap grooves 16 that are snap-connected with the snap plates 15 are respectively opened on both sides of the fixed shell 11. By providing the snap plates 15 and the snap grooves 16, the support shell 7 and the fixed shell 11 are close to each other, so that the snap plates 15 and the snap grooves 16 are snap-connected, so that the support shell 7 and the fixed shell 11 are detachably fixedly connected.

[0027] In the embodiment of the utility model, the elastic clip 9 is a metal spring or a plastic spring. By setting the above structure, the elastic clip 9 has good elastic force, and the elastic force generated by the elastic clip 9 clamps and fixes the liquid box 1.

[0028] In an embodiment of the utility model, two clamping assemblies 17 for clamping the liquid box 1 are arranged on the top of the fixed shell 11. By providing the clamping assemblies 17, the part of the liquid box 1 above the supporting shell 7 is fixed, so that the stability of the liquid box 1 is improved.

[0029] In an embodiment of the utility model, the clamping assembly 17 includes a mounting rod 171 and a clamp installed on the mounting rod 171. By setting a clamp 172 on the mounting rod 171, the number of the clamps 172 is two, and the shape of the clamp 172 is arc-shaped, which is in full contact with the surface of the liquid box 1, so that the inner wall of the clamp 172 abuts against the liquid box 1, and the liquid box 1 and the clamping assembly 17 are clamped and fixed.

[0030] In the embodiment of the utility model, an inlet 18 is provided on a side of the clamp away from the mounting rod 171 . By providing the inlet 18 , the liquid box 1 is placed into the interior of the clamp 172 through the inlet 18 .

[0031] When in use, first, prepare two liquid boxes 1, open a connecting hole 2 at the lower part of the liquid box 1, and install a sealing plug 3 in the connecting hole 2, then add ink and diluent solvent to the two liquid boxes 1 respectively, put the two liquid boxes 1 in from the top of the placement hole 8 respectively, the liquid box 1 is clamped and fixed in the placement hole 8 by the elastic force of the elastic clip 9, and at the same time, put the liquid box 1 into the inside of the clamp 172 from the entrance 18, the inner wall of the clamp 172 and the surface of the liquid box 1 are clamped and fixed, and then the supporting shell 7 is pushed to the fixed shell 11, the buckle plate 15 and the card slot 16 are engaged and connected, and the telescopic motor 6 is started, and the telescopic end of the telescopic motor 6 drives the telescopic rod 5 to move, and the telescopic rod 5 drives the connecting pipe 4 to pass through the first sliding hole 10 and the second sliding hole 12, and then penetrates into the sealing plug 3, the connecting pipe 4 and the sealing plug 3 are sealed and connected, the liquid in the liquid box 1 enters the connecting pipe 4, then enters the delivery hole 13, and then enters the delivery pipe 14, the ink supply mechanism of the inkjet printer is started, and the ink and diluent solvent are transmitted to the nozzle of the inkjet printer.

[0032] It is understood that the present invention is described by some embodiments, and those skilled in the art are aware that various changes or equivalent substitutions may be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments may be modified to adapt to specific circumstances and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A detachable self-rotating ink tray mechanism, comprising a liquid box (1), characterized in that: A connecting hole (2) is provided at the lower part of one side of the liquid box (1), a sealing plug (3) is provided inside the connecting hole (2), ink or a diluent solvent is added to the liquid box (1), a connecting tube (4) is sealed and plugged into the sealing plug (3), a telescopic motor (6) is provided at one end of the connecting tube (4) away from the connecting hole (2) via a telescopic rod (5), and one side of the connecting tube (4) is connected to an ink supply mechanism of the inkjet printer.

2. The detachable self-rotating ink tray mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid box (1) is arranged in a supporting shell (7), and two placement holes (8) are provided on the top of the supporting shell (7). The two placement holes (8) are provided with elastic clips (9) abutting against the liquid box (1). The liquid boxes (1) corresponding to the two placement holes (8) are respectively filled with ink and a diluent solvent.

3. The detachable self-rotating ink tray mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first sliding hole (10) corresponding to the connecting hole (2) and the telescopic rod (5) in the horizontal direction is provided on one side of the supporting shell (7), and the interior of the first sliding hole (10) is slidably connected to the connecting pipe (4).

4. The detachable self-rotating ink tray mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The telescopic motor (6) is arranged inside the fixed housing (11), one end of the telescopic rod (5) is threadedly connected to the connecting pipe (4), one side of the fixed housing (11) is provided with the connecting hole (2) and a second sliding hole (12) corresponding to the telescopic rod (5) in the horizontal direction, and the interior of the second sliding hole (12) is slidably connected to the connecting pipe (4).

5. The detachable self-rotating ink tray mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A delivery hole (13) is provided on one side of the connecting pipe (4), one end of a delivery pipe (14) is plugged into the delivery hole (13), and the other end of the delivery pipe (14) is connected to the ink supply mechanism of the inkjet printer.

6. The detachable self-rotating ink tray mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The supporting shell (7) is provided with snap plates (15) on both sides, and the fixed shell (11) is provided with snap grooves (16) on both sides to be snap-connected with the snap plates (15).

7. The detachable self-rotating ink tray mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic clip (9) is a metal spring or a plastic spring.

8. The detachable self-rotating ink tray mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two clamping assemblies (17) for clamping the liquid box (1) are arranged on the top of the fixed housing (11).

9. The detachable self-rotating ink tray mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (17) comprises a mounting rod (171) and a clamp (172) mounted on the mounting rod (171).

10. The detachable self-rotating ink tray mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: An entrance opening (18) is provided on a side of the clamp (172) away from the mounting rod (171).