Clamping mechanism with green design

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clamping mechanism with green design, which comprises an ink supply nozzle, a cover body, a positioning mechanism and an ink cavity, a nozzle of the ink supply nozzle is provided with at least one flat opening, the lower end of the flat opening is provided with at least one convex block, the cover body is rotatably connected to the lower part of the ink supply nozzle, the positioning mechanism is provided with at least one flat opening groove, the flat opening is clamped in the flat opening groove, and the ink cavity is provided with at least one convex block. A groove is formed in the lower end of the flat opening groove, the protruding block can be clamped to the groove, the ink cavity is connected with the ink supply nozzle, the groove is made of elastic materials, when the groove is pressed downwards to enable the positioning mechanism to be clamped to the spray nozzle, the groove can deform outwards so that the protruding block can enter the groove, pressing of the groove is stopped, the protruding block can be clamped to the groove, and therefore the positioning mechanism is prevented from falling off. According to the ink supply nozzle, the groove with the elastic function is formed in the positioning mechanism, a user can complete installation of the ink supply nozzle and the printer through bare-handed operation, the development trend of green manufacturing is met, the production and manufacturing cost is saved, the installation process is simplified, and the connection stability is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of printers, and particularly relates to a clamping mechanism with green design. Background Art

[0002] The positioning mechanism in a printer can help the ink supply nozzle of the ink cartridge to be accurately aligned with the ink receiver (ink chamber) of the printer, ensuring smooth ink flow without leakage. At the same time, the positioning mechanism also plays a role in supporting the ink cartridge to prevent the ink cartridge from moving due to vibration or external effects during the printing process. The existing installation methods of the ink supply nozzle and the positioning mechanism mainly include the following several types: ultrasonic welding, screw fastening, and magnetic connection. Ultrasonic welding is one of the most common fixing methods, but this method not only requires expensive equipment, but also consumes a large amount of energy, and will cause noise pollution to the operators; the screw fastening connection method provides a certain degree of adjustability and reusability of movement, but the assembly and disassembly are relatively time-consuming; the magnetic connection method is fast and easy to operate, but the cost is high, and the magnetic force intensity needs to be accurately controlled to ensure a reliable connection. Therefore, it is very necessary to design an environmentally friendly, low-cost and precisely fast connection structure. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a clamping mechanism with green design, by designing a clamping mechanism with low cost and simple structure, to meet the requirements of printers in the prior art.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: A clamping mechanism with green design, comprising:

[0005] An ink supply nozzle, at least one flat opening is provided at the nozzle of the ink supply nozzle, and at least one convex block is provided at the lower end of the flat opening;

[0006] A cover body, rotatably connected to the lower part of the ink supply nozzle;

[0007] A positioning mechanism, at least one flat opening groove is provided on the positioning mechanism, the flat opening is clamped in the flat opening groove, a groove is provided at the lower end of the flat opening groove, and the convex block can be clamped in the groove; and

[0008] An ink chamber, connected to the ink supply nozzle;

[0009] The groove is made of an elastic material. When pressing down the groove to make the positioning mechanism clamped to the nozzle, the groove can deform outward so that the convex block enters the inside of the groove. Stopping pressing the groove, the convex block can be clamped in the groove to prevent the positioning mechanism from falling off.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The clamping mechanism provided by the present utility model only sets an elastic groove on the positioning mechanism and a convex block on the ink supply nozzle. By pressing the groove, the convex block is clamped in the groove. At the same time, a flat opening corresponding to the flat groove of the ink supply nozzle is provided on the positioning mechanism, so that the user can complete the installation of the ink supply nozzle and the printer only by hand operation, which not only conforms to the development trend of green manufacturing, but also saves production and manufacturing costs. More importantly, while simplifying the installation process, it also ensures the stability of the connection.

[0011] In the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, a thread is provided at the lower part of the ink supply nozzle, and a spiral groove is provided on the inner wall of the cover body. The cover body can be screwed downwards so that the thread is connected to the spiral groove.

[0012] In the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, at least one anti-fooling part is provided at the outer edge of the flat opening, and the anti-fooling part is used to prevent the misalignment of the installation of the positioning mechanism.

[0013] In the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, a positioning groove is provided on the positioning mechanism, and the positioning groove is used to connect with the positioning mechanism of the printer. The positioning groove adopts a symmetrical or asymmetrical structure.

[0014] In the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, the positioning mechanism is made of engineering plastic.

[0015] In the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, a through hole is provided on the positioning mechanism, and the nozzle is inserted into the through hole.

[0016] In the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, a first boss is provided on the nozzle, a flat opening is provided on the outer wall of the first boss, a supporting part is provided above the first boss, a lapping part is provided inside the positioning mechanism, and the through hole passes through the nozzle so that the lapping part presses against the supporting part.

[0017] In the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, a second boss is provided on the lapping part, the outer diameter of the second boss is smaller than the outer diameter of the lapping part, and a through hole is provided on the second boss, and the through hole is communicated with the inside of the ink supply nozzle.

[0018] In the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, a fixing groove is provided inside the cover body, and when the cover body is screwed to the ink supply nozzle, the second boss is clamped in the fixing groove.

[0019] In the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, a sealing part is provided on the upper end surface of the cover body, and the sealing part is used to prevent ink leakage. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the clamping mechanism of the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2Schematic cross-sectional view of the engaging mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 Schematic structural view of the ink supply nozzle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 Schematic view of the positioning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 Schematic structural view of the cover body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings: 100 ink supply nozzle, 110 nozzle, 111 first boss, 112 flat opening, 113 convex block, 114 anti-fooling part, 120 second boss, 121 through hole, 130 supporting part, 140 thread, 200 cover body, 210 spiral groove, 220 fixing groove, 230 sealing part, 300 positioning mechanism, 310 flat opening groove, 311 groove, 320 positioning groove, 330 through hole, 340 overlapping part, 400 ink chamber. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 , an embodiment of the present utility model provides an engaging mechanism 100 with green design, including: an ink supply nozzle 100, a cover body 200, a positioning mechanism 300 and an ink chamber 400. The nozzle 110 of the ink supply nozzle 100 is provided with at least one flat opening 112, and at least one convex block 113 is provided at the lower end of the flat opening 112. The cover body 200 is rotatably connected to the lower part of the ink supply nozzle 100. The positioning mechanism 300 is provided with at least one flat opening groove 310, and the flat opening 112 is clamped in the flat opening groove 310. A groove 311 is provided at the lower end of the flat opening groove 310, and the convex block 113 can be clamped in the groove 311. The ink chamber 400 is connected to the ink supply nozzle 100. The groove 311 is made of an elastic material. When pressing the groove 311 downward to make the positioning mechanism 300 clamped to the nozzle 110, the groove 311 can deform outward so that the convex block 113 enters the inside of the groove 311. When stopping pressing the groove 311, the convex block 113 can be clamped in the groove 311 to prevent the positioning mechanism 300 from falling off. For the engaging mechanism 100 provided by the present utility model, only by providing an elastic groove 311 on the positioning mechanism 300 and a convex block 113 on the ink supply nozzle 100, and pressing the groove 311 to make the convex block 113 clamped in the groove 311, and at the same time providing a flat opening 112 corresponding to the flat opening groove 310 of the ink supply nozzle 100 on the positioning mechanism 300, the user can complete the installation of the ink supply nozzle 100 and the printer only by hand operation, which not only conforms to the development trend of green manufacturing, but also saves the production and manufacturing cost. More importantly, while simplifying the installation process, it also ensures the stability of the connection.

[0027] The present utility model provides a snap - fit mechanism 100 with green design, aiming to provide a snap - fit mechanism 100 that does not require additional tools or complex fixing methods, reducing production costs while conforming to green production. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 , at least one flat - mouth groove 310 is provided on the positioning mechanism 300 of the ink cartridge to connect with the flat - mouth 112 on the ink supply nozzle 100, ensuring the correct installation direction of the ink cartridge, avoiding ink leakage or printer damage caused by incorrect installation. Further, a groove 311 is also provided on the positioning mechanism 300, and a convex block 113 is provided on the ink supply nozzle 100. The groove 311 is made of an elastic material. Of course, the present utility model does not limit the specific material of the groove 311. Preferably, the positioning mechanism 300 is made of engineering plastic. The groove 311 made of elastic material allows for manual installation without the use of additional equipment, improving the installation efficiency while reducing power consumption, conforming to the green design principle. When the user presses down on the groove 311, the groove 311 will deform outward. Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , until the convex block 113 of the nozzle 110 enters the interior of the groove 311 of the positioning mechanism 300, and the groove 311 will self - recover to its original state, which can prevent the positioning mechanism 300 from falling off the ink supply nozzle 100. Moreover, the elastic snap - fit mechanism between the convex block 113 and the groove 311 simplifies the installation process, improves user - friendliness, and ensures the stability of the connection.

[0028] Even further, refer to Figure 3 , a thread 140 is provided at the lower part of the ink supply nozzle 100, and a spiral groove 210 is provided on the inner wall of the cover 200. The cover 200 can be screwed down tightly so that the thread 140 is connected to the spiral groove 210. The connection between the thread 140 and the spiral groove 210 forms a reliable mechanical connection between the cover 200 and the ink supply nozzle 100, further enhancing the stability of the entire snap - fit mechanism 100. And the way of screwing down tightly is convenient for the user to operate, ensuring the stability of the cover 200 during use and reducing the risk of ink leakage caused by loosening. Further, at least one anti - misalignment part 114 is provided at the outer edge of the flat - mouth 112. The anti - misalignment part 114 is used to prevent the positioning mechanism 300 from being installed incorrectly. Of course, the present utility model does not limit the specific structure of the anti - misalignment part 114. The anti - misalignment part 114 is mainly used to prevent the incorrect installation of the positioning mechanism 300, ensuring the correct alignment of the ink cartridge, improving the printing quality and the safety of the printer. Even further, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 , a positioning groove 320 is provided on the positioning mechanism 300, and the positioning groove 320 is used to connect with the positioning mechanism of the printer. The positioning groove 320 adopts a symmetric or asymmetric structure. Of course, the present utility model does not limit the specific structure of the positioning groove 320. Preferably, refer to Figure 4The positioning grooves 320 are located on both sides of the positioning mechanism 300, and the positioning grooves 320 adopt a symmetrical mechanism. The positioning grooves 320 are used to connect with the printer so that the positioning grooves 320 are connected with the positioning blocks on the printer to play a role in positioning and fixing.

[0029] Further, refer to Figure 4 The positioning mechanism 300 is provided with a through hole 330, and the nozzle 110 is inserted into the through hole 330. Figure 1 The positioning mechanism 300 is sleeved on the nozzle 110 of the ink supply nozzle 100. The nozzle 110 of the ink supply nozzle 100 is connected to the entire ink chamber 400. Therefore, a through hole 330 is provided on the nozzle 110 so that the ink in the ink chamber 400 can flow into the ink supply nozzle 100 to supply ink to the printer. Of course, the utility model does not limit the specific structure of the through hole 330. Preferably, the through hole 330 is a circular hole. Further, referring to Figure 3 The nozzle 110 is provided with a first boss 111, the outer wall of the first boss 111 is provided with a flat mouth 112, the upper part of the first boss 111 is provided with a supporting portion 130, the interior of the positioning mechanism 300 is provided with a lap portion 340, and the through hole 330 passes through the nozzle 110 so that the lap portion 340 is pressed against the supporting portion 130. Of course, the utility model does not limit the specific shape of the first boss 111, and the reference Figure 2 The supporting portion 130 on the first boss 111 is used to receive the overlapping portion 340 of the positioning structure. When the positioning mechanism 300 is engaged with the protrusion 113 of the ink supply nozzle 100 through the groove 311, the supporting portion 130 provides a certain supporting force for the positioning mechanism 300. Furthermore, a second boss 120 is provided on the overlapping portion 340. The outer diameter of the second boss 120 is smaller than the outer diameter of the overlapping portion 340. A through hole 121 is provided on the second boss 120. The through hole 121 is connected to the inside of the ink supply nozzle 100. Furthermore, a fixing groove 220 is provided inside the cover body 200. When the cover body 200 is screwed to the ink supply nozzle 100, the second boss 120 is engaged with the fixing groove 220. The engagement between the second boss 120 and the fixing groove 220 The fixation between the cover body 200 and the ink supply nozzle 100 is further strengthened. The cover body 200 is fixed to the nozzle 110 of the ink supply nozzle 100 by screwing. The second boss 120 is snap-fitted to the fixing groove 220 to form a sealing structure between the cover body 200 and the ink supply nozzle 100. Of course, the utility model does not limit the specific structure of the second boss 120. Preferably, a sealing ring with elastic properties can be provided on the second boss 120. The sealing ring can prevent ink from leaking from between the second boss 120 and the cover body 200. Furthermore, a sealing portion 230 is provided on the upper end surface of the cover body 200, so that when the cover body 200 is screwed to the ink supply nozzle 100, a good sealing environment is formed to prevent ink leakage from the ink cavity 400.

[0030] It should be noted that in the description of the present utility model, if there is any reference to the orientation description, such as the orientation or positional relationship indicated by up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., it is all based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It 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 or operated in a specific orientation, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0031] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "several" is one or more, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, "greater than", "less than", "exceeding", etc. are understood as not including the present number, and "above", "below", "within", etc. are understood as including the present number. If there is a description of "first" or "second", etc., it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features or the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0032] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as "set", "installed", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0033] The above embodiments are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and the scope of protection of the present utility model cannot be limited thereby. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art on the basis of the present utility model belong to the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A green design snap-fit ​​mechanism, characterized in that: include: An ink supply nozzle (100), wherein a nozzle (110) of the ink supply nozzle (100) is provided with at least one flat opening (112), and at least one protrusion (113) is provided at the lower end of the flat opening (112); A cover body (200) is rotatably connected to the lower part of the ink supply nozzle (100); A positioning mechanism (300), wherein at least one flat-mouth groove (310) is provided on the positioning mechanism (300), the flat mouth (112) is snap-fitted into the flat-mouth groove (310), a groove (311) is provided at the lower end of the flat-mouth groove (310), and the protrusion (113) can be snap-fitted into the groove (311); and An ink chamber (400) connected to the ink supply nozzle (100); The groove (311) is made of elastic material. When the groove (311) is pressed downward to allow the positioning mechanism (300) to be engaged with the nozzle (110), the groove (311) can be deformed outward to allow the protrusion (113) to enter the groove (311). When the groove (311) is stopped from being pressed, the protrusion (113) can be engaged with the groove (311) to prevent the positioning mechanism (300) from falling off.

2. The engagement mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower part of the ink supply nozzle (100) is provided with a thread (140), and the inner wall of the cover body (200) is provided with a spiral groove (210), and the cover body (200) can be screwed down to connect the thread (140) with the spiral groove (210).

3. The engagement mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one fool-proof portion (114) is provided at the outer edge of the flat mouth (112), and the fool-proof portion (114) is used to prevent the positioning mechanism (300) from being misplaced during installation.

4. The engaging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (300) is provided with a positioning groove (320), and the positioning groove (320) is used to be connected to the positioning mechanism of the printer, and the positioning groove (320) adopts a symmetrical or asymmetrical structure.

5. The engaging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (300) is made of engineering plastics.

6. The engaging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (300) is provided with a through hole (330), and the nozzle (110) is plugged into the through hole (330).

7. The engaging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nozzle (110) is provided with a first boss (111), the outer wall of the first boss (111) is provided with a flat mouth (112), a supporting portion (130) is provided above the first boss (111), an overlapping portion (340) is provided inside the positioning mechanism (300), and the through hole (330) passes through the nozzle (110) so that the overlapping portion (340) is pressed against the supporting portion (130).

8. The engaging mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second boss (120) is provided on the overlapping portion (340), the outer diameter of the second boss (120) is smaller than the outer diameter of the overlapping portion (340), and a through hole (121) is provided on the second boss (120), and the through hole (121) is connected to the interior of the ink supply nozzle (100).

9. The engaging mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: A fixing groove (220) is provided inside the cover body (200), and when the cover body (200) is screwed onto the ink supply nozzle (100), the second boss (120) is clamped into the fixing groove (220).

10. The engaging mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the cover body (200) is provided with a sealing portion (230), and the sealing portion (230) is used to prevent ink leakage.

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