Double-color ink supply box and ink supply system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a double-color ink supply box and an ink supply system. The double-color ink supply box comprises an ink box body and a connecting cylinder arranged on the ink box body. A first ink supply flow channel and a second ink supply flow channel which are independent of each other are arranged in the ink box, and at least two ink supply ports are formed in the ink box body. A first row of ink outlet groups, a second row of ink outlets and a third row of ink outlet groups are arranged on the bottom surface of the ink box body, the first row of ink outlet groups and the second row of ink outlet groups are arranged in parallel along the X axis, and the projection of the third row of ink outlet groups on the X axis is located between the first row of ink outlet groups and the second row of ink outlet groups. The first row of ink outlet groups, the second row of ink outlets and the third row of ink outlet groups are arranged in the shape like the Chinese character'pin ', when a plurality of double-color ink supply boxes are arranged in the printer, the installation of the ink supply boxes can be completed only by arranging every two adjacent ink supply boxes in a staggered mode, the layout is compact, and arrangement and carding are convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of printers, in particular to a two-color ink supply cartridge and an ink supply system. Background Art

[0002] In a printer, each pass can be understood as a complete scan of the print head on the printing medium. For example, a 4-pass printing process means that the print head will perform four scans on each area to complete the printing. The lower the pass value, the faster the printing speed. 1-pass printers generally have multiple print heads, usually a multi-print head array, and the number can reach dozens. The large number of electrical and interface components makes it inconvenient to arrange and sort out the ink supply cartridge. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] (1) Technical Problems to be Solved

[0004] The utility model provides a two-color ink supply cartridge and an ink supply system, aiming to solve the problem that the ink supply cartridge in the prior art is inconvenient to arrange and sort out.

[0005] (2) Technical Solutions

[0006] To solve the above problems, the utility model provides a two-color ink supply cartridge, which includes: an ink cartridge body and a connecting cylinder arranged on the ink cartridge body;

[0007] Two mutually independent first ink supply channels and second ink supply channels are arranged in the ink cartridge, and at least two ink supply ports are arranged on the ink cartridge body; the first ink supply channel and the second ink supply channel are respectively communicated with the ink supply ports, and both the first ink supply channel and the second ink supply channel are connected to the ink cartridge through the ink supply ports;

[0008] A first row of ink outlet groups, a second row of ink outlets and a third row of ink outlet groups are arranged on the bottom surface of the ink cartridge body. The first row of ink outlet groups and the second row of ink outlet groups are arranged in parallel along the X axis. The projection of the third row of ink outlet groups on the X axis is located between the first row of outlet groups and the second row of ink outlets. The first row of ink outlet groups, the second row of ink outlet groups and the third row of ink outlet groups are respectively used to connect with the nozzles in the printer;

[0009] The first ink outlet group, the second ink outlet group, and the third ink outlet group each include a plurality of first inkjet nozzles and a plurality of second inkjet nozzles arranged in parallel. The first inkjet nozzles in the first ink outlet group, the second ink outlet group, and the third ink outlet group are in communication with the first ink supply channel, and the second inkjet nozzles in the first ink outlet group, the second ink outlet group, and the third ink outlet group are in communication with the second ink supply channel. The connecting cylinders are provided at both the first inkjet nozzles and the second inkjet nozzles.

[0010] Preferably, the ink cartridge body includes: a cartridge body and a cartridge cover;

[0011] The cartridge cover covers the cartridge body, and a seal is provided between the cartridge cover and the cartridge body. The first ink supply channel and the second ink supply channel can be formed between the cartridge cover and the cartridge body;

[0012] The ink supply port is provided on the cartridge cover, and the first ink outlet group, the second ink outlet, and the third ink outlet are all provided on the cartridge cover.

[0013] Preferably, the cartridge body includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first ink outlet group and the second ink outlet group are provided on the first connecting portion. The first ink outlet and the second ink outlet are respectively located at the first side and the second side of the second connecting portion. The first side and the second side are two opposite sides on the second connecting portion. The third ink outlet group is provided on the second connecting portion; an avoidance hole is provided through the second connecting portion.

[0014] Preferably, connecting ears protrude from the first side and the second side of the second connecting portion, and through holes for fixing are provided on the connecting ears.

[0015] Preferably, a heating sheet is provided on the surface of the ink cartridge body where the first inkjet nozzles and the second inkjet nozzles are located.

[0016] Preferably, a sealing sleeve is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting cylinder.

[0017] Preferably, the first ink outlet group, the second ink outlet group, and the third ink outlet group each include 2 first inkjet nozzles and 2 second inkjet nozzles.

[0018] Preferably, two ink supply ports are respectively communicated with the first ink supply channel and the second ink supply channel.

[0019] Preferably, the present invention also provides an ink supply system, which includes a first ink supply cartridge, a second ink supply cartridge, a plurality of nozzles, and a plurality of two-color ink supply cartridges as described above;

[0020] The first ink supply cartridge is connected to the ink supply port on the first ink supply channel through a pipeline, and the second ink supply cartridge is connected to the ink supply port on the second ink supply channel through a pipeline;

[0021] A plurality of the two-color ink supply cartridges are arranged in an array along the X-axis direction; among any two adjacent two-color ink supply cartridges:

[0022] The third set of ink outlet ports of the first two-color ink supply cartridge is arranged in parallel with the first set of ink outlet ports and the second set of ink outlet ports of the second two-color ink supply cartridge; the first set of ink outlet ports and the second set of ink outlet ports of the first two-color ink supply cartridge are arranged in parallel with the third set of ink outlet ports of the second two-color ink supply cartridge.

[0023] Three nozzles are correspondingly connected to one two-color ink supply cartridge, and the first ink jet port and the second ink jet port in the first set of ink outlet ports are connected to one nozzle; the first ink jet port and the second ink jet port in the second set of ink outlet ports are connected to one nozzle; the first ink jet port and the second ink jet port in the third set of ink outlet ports are connected to one nozzle.

[0024] (III) Beneficial effects

[0025] In the utility model, the first set of ink outlet ports, the second set of ink outlet ports and the third set of ink outlet ports are arranged in a triangular layout. When arranging a plurality of two-color ink supply cartridges in a printer, only by arranging two adjacent ink supply cartridges staggeredly can the installation of the ink supply cartridges be completed, with a compact layout, which is convenient for arrangement and sorting. Description of the drawings

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the two-color ink supply cartridge of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the two-color ink supply cartridge from another perspective of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the two-color ink supply cartridge of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 It is a front view of the cartridge body in the utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the placement of the cartridge bodies when a plurality of two-color ink supply cartridges are arranged in an array in the utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ink supply system in the utility model.

[0032]

Description of the reference numerals

[0033] 10: Ink cartridge body; 101: First ink supply channel; 102: Second ink supply channel; 103: Ink supply port; 104: First row of ink outlet groups; 105: Second row of ink outlet groups; 106: Third row of ink outlet groups; 107: First ink jet port; 108: Second ink jet port; 11: Cartridge body; 111: First connection part; 112: Second connection part; 113: Avoidance hole; 114: Connection ear; 12: Cartridge cover; 20: Connection cylinder; 201: Sealing sleeve; 30: First ink supply cartridge; 40: Second ink supply cartridge; 50: Nozzle. Detailed implementation manners

[0034] For better explaining the present utility model for easy understanding, the present utility model will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings through specific implementation manners.

[0035] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) in the embodiments of the present utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0036] In addition, the descriptions such as "first" and "second" in the present utility model are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0037] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal connection of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly limited. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0038] The utility model provides a two-color ink supply cartridge, which comprises an ink cartridge body 10 and a connecting cylinder 20 arranged on the ink cartridge body 10. Two mutually independent first ink supply channels 101 and second ink supply channels 102 are arranged in the ink cartridge, and at least two ink supply ports 103 are arranged on the ink cartridge body 10; the first ink supply channel 101 and the second ink supply channel 102 are respectively communicated with the ink supply ports 103, and the first ink supply channel 101 and the second ink supply channel 102 are both connected to the ink cartridge through the ink supply ports 103.

[0039] A first row of ink outlet groups 104, a second row of ink outlets and a third row of ink outlet groups 106 are arranged on the bottom surface of the ink cartridge body 10. The first row of ink outlet groups 104 and the second row of ink outlet groups 105 are arranged in parallel along the X-axis. The projection of the third row of ink outlet groups 106 on the X-axis is located between the first row of outlet groups and the second row of ink outlet groups 105. The first row of ink outlet groups 104, the second row of ink outlet groups 105 and the third row of ink outlet groups 106 are respectively used for connecting with nozzles 50 in a printer; the first row of ink outlet groups 104, the second row of ink outlet groups 105 and the third row of ink outlet groups 106 each include a plurality of first ink jet ports 107 and a plurality of second ink jet ports 108 arranged in parallel. The first ink jet ports 107 in the first row of ink outlet groups 104, the second row of ink outlet groups 105 and the third row of ink outlet groups 106 are communicated with the first ink supply channel 101, and the second ink jet ports 108 in the first row of ink outlet groups 104, the second row of ink outlet groups 105 and the third row of ink outlet groups 106 are communicated with the second ink supply channel 102. Connecting cylinders 20 are arranged at both the first ink jet ports 107 and the second ink jet ports 108.

[0040] In the present utility model, a first ink outlet group is correspondingly connected to one nozzle 50, and a two-color ink supply cartridge can be connected to three nozzles 50. Since the first ink supply channel 101 and the second ink supply channel 102 are independent of each other, when the first ink supply channel 101 and the second ink supply channel 102 supply ink separately, the corresponding nozzles 50 can perform printing in two colors. The first ink outlet group 104 and the second ink outlet group 105 are arranged in parallel (at this time, there will be an area that cannot be printed between the nozzles 50 connected to the first ink outlet group 104 and the second ink outlet group 105). The third ink outlet group 106 is not in the same row as the first ink outlet group 104, but the third ink outlet group 106 is between the first ink outlet group 104 and the second ink outlet group 105 (the nozzles 50 connected to the third ink outlet group 106 can print the area missed between the first ink outlet group 104 and the second ink outlet group 105), that is, the first ink outlet group 104, the second ink outlet, and the third ink outlet group 106 are arranged in a triangular pattern. When multiple ink supply cartridges are arranged in the printer, the multiple ink supply cartridges are arranged in an array along the X-axis direction, and the paper passes through below the ink supply cartridges along the Y-axis direction. Only by staggering the two adjacent ink supply cartridges (that is, the third ink outlet group 106 of the first two-color ink supply cartridge and the first ink outlet group 104 and the second ink outlet group 105 of the second two-color ink supply cartridge are arranged in parallel among any two adjacent ink supply cartridges), it can be ensured that the print head can complete printing by scanning each area once.

[0041] The first ink outlet group 104, the second ink outlet, and the third ink outlet group 106 are arranged in a triangular pattern. When multiple two-color ink supply cartridges are arranged in the printer, only by staggering the two adjacent ink supply cartridges, the installation of the ink supply cartridges can be completed, and the layout is compact, which is convenient for arrangement and sorting.

[0042] Furthermore, the ink cartridge body 10 includes: a cartridge body 11 and a cartridge cover 12; the cartridge cover 12 is fixedly installed on the cartridge body 11 through fasteners, and the ink cartridge body 10 is set as the cartridge body 11 and the cartridge cover 12, which is convenient for subsequent disassembly, assembly and maintenance. The cartridge cover 12 covers the cartridge body 11, and a seal is provided between the cartridge cover 12 and the cartridge body 11. The first ink supply channel 101 and the second ink supply channel 102 can be formed between the cartridge cover 12 and the cartridge body 11. The ink supply port 103 is provided on the cartridge cover 12, and the first ink outlet group 104, the second ink outlet, and the third ink outlet are all provided on the cartridge cover 12.

[0043] Furthermore, the cartridge body 11 includes a first connecting portion 111 and a second connecting portion 112. The first ink outlet port group 104 and the second ink outlet port group 105 are arranged on the first connecting portion 111. The first ink outlet ports and the second ink outlet ports are respectively located at the first side and the second side of the second connecting portion 112. The first side and the second side are two opposite sides of the second connecting portion 112. The third ink outlet port group 106 is arranged on the second connecting portion 112. An avoidance hole 113 is penetrated through the second connecting portion 112. In addition, an avoidance hole 113 is also correspondingly arranged on the cartridge cover 12. By arranging the avoidance hole 113, it is convenient for wiring inside the printer.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, connecting ears 114 are protrudingly arranged at the first side and the second side of the second connecting portion 112. Through holes for fixing are arranged on the connecting ears 114. A heating sheet is arranged on the surface of the ink cartridge body 10 where the first ink jet port 107 and the second ink jet port 108 are located. The heating sheet is close to the print head of the printer and has a heating function, which can make the ink in the best temperature state.

[0045] In addition, a sealing sleeve 201 is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting cylinder 20. In a specific embodiment, the connecting cylinder 20 is inserted into the connecting hole to realize the connection with the nozzle 50. By arranging the sealing sleeve 201 on the connecting cylinder 20, the sealing connection between the connecting cylinder 20 and the nozzle 50 can be realized, avoiding the occurrence of ink leakage.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, the first ink outlet port group 104, the second ink outlet port group 105, and the third ink outlet port group 106 each include 2 first ink jet ports 107 and 2 second ink jet ports 108. Two ink supply ports 103 are respectively communicated with the first ink supply channel 101 and the second ink supply channel 102. When in use, if the first ink supply channel 101 supplies ink, one of the ink supply ports 103 on the first ink supply channel 101 is closed, and the other ink supply port 103 is connected to the corresponding ink cartridge.

[0047] Finally, the present utility model also provides an ink supply system, which includes a first ink supply cartridge 30, a second ink supply cartridge 40, a plurality of nozzles 50, and a plurality of the above-mentioned two-color ink supply cartridges. The first ink supply cartridge 30 is connected to an ink supply port 103 on the first ink supply channel 101 through a pipeline, and the second ink supply cartridge 40 is connected to an ink supply port 103 on the second ink supply channel 102 through a pipeline; different colors of ink are stored in the first ink supply cartridge 30 and the second ink supply cartridge 40. The plurality of two-color ink supply cartridges are arranged in an array along the X-axis direction; among any two adjacent two-color ink supply cartridges: the third ink outlet group 106 of the first two-color ink supply cartridge is arranged in parallel with the first ink outlet group 104 and the second ink outlet group 105 of the second two-color ink supply cartridge; the first ink outlet group 104 and the second ink outlet group 105 of the first two-color ink supply cartridge are arranged in parallel with the third ink outlet group 106 of the second two-color ink supply cartridge. The paper passes through below the two-color ink supply cartridge along the Y-axis direction. Three nozzles 50 are correspondingly connected to one two-color ink supply cartridge, and the first ink jet orifice 107 and the second ink jet orifice 108 in the first ink outlet group 104 are connected to one nozzle 50; the first ink jet orifice 107 and the second ink jet orifice 108 in the second ink outlet group 105 are connected to one nozzle 50; the first ink jet orifice 107 and the second ink jet orifice 108 in the third ink outlet group 106 are connected to one nozzle 50.

[0048] It should be understood that the above description of the specific embodiments of the present utility model is only for explaining the technical route and features of the present utility model, and its purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present utility model and implement it accordingly. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above specific embodiments. Any changes or modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present utility model should be covered by the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A two-color ink cartridge, characterized in that: The dual-color ink supply cartridge comprises: an ink cartridge body (10) and a connecting tube (20) arranged on the ink cartridge body (10); The ink cartridge body (10) is provided with two mutually independent first ink supply channels (101) and second ink supply channels (102), and the ink cartridge body (10) is provided with at least two ink supply ports (103); the first ink supply channel (101) and the second ink supply channel (102) are both correspondingly connected to the ink supply ports (103); A first column of ink port groups (104), a second column of ink port groups (105) and a third column of ink port groups (106) are arranged on the bottom surface of the ink cartridge body (10); the first column of ink port groups (104) and the second column of ink port groups (105) are arranged in parallel along the X-axis; a projection of the third column of ink port groups (106) on the X-axis is located between the first column of ink port groups (104) and the second column of ink port groups (105); the first column of ink port groups (104), the second column of ink port groups (105) and the third column of ink port groups (106) are respectively used to connect to nozzles (50) in a printer; The first columnar ink port group (104), the second columnar ink port group (105) and the third columnar ink port group (106) all include a plurality of first ink jet ports (107) and a plurality of second ink jet ports (108) arranged in parallel; the first ink jet ports (107) in the first columnar ink port group (104), the second columnar ink port group (105) and the third columnar ink port group (106) are connected to the first ink supply channel (101); the second ink jet ports (108) in the first columnar ink port group (104), the second columnar ink port group (105) and the third columnar ink port group (106) are connected to the second ink supply channel (102); the first ink jet ports (107) and the second ink jet ports (108) are both provided with the connecting tube (20); the connecting tube (20) is used to be connected to the nozzle (50) in the printer.

2. The dual-color ink cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ink cartridge body (10) comprises: a cartridge body (11) and a cartridge cover (12); The box cover (12) covers the box body (11), and a sealing member is provided between the box cover (12) and the box body (11), and the first ink supply channel (101) and the second ink supply channel (102) can be formed between the box cover (12) and the box body (11); The ink supply port (103) is arranged on the box cover (12), and the first column ink port group (104), the second column ink port group (105) and the third column ink port group (106) are all arranged on the box body (11).

3. The dual-color ink cartridge according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box body (11) includes a first connecting part (111) and a second connecting part (112), the first column ink port group (104) and the second column ink port group (105) are arranged on the first connecting part (111), the first column ink port group (104) and the second column ink port group (105) are respectively located at a first side edge and a second side edge of the second connecting part (112), the first side edge and the second side edge are two opposite side edges on the second connecting part (112), the third column ink port group (106) is arranged on the second connecting part (112); and an avoidance hole (113) is penetrated through the second connecting part (112).

4. The dual-color ink supply cartridge according to claim 3, characterized in that: Connecting ears (114) are protrudingly provided at the first side edge and the second side edge of the second connecting portion (112), and the connecting ears (114) are provided with through holes for fixing.

5. A two-color ink cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A heating plate is provided on the surface of the ink cartridge body (10) where the first ink jet port (107) and the second ink jet port (108) are located.

6. A two-color ink cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A sealing sleeve (201) is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting tube (20).

7. A two-color ink cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The first column of ink outlet groups (104), the second column of ink outlet groups (105), and the third column of ink outlet groups (106) each include two of the first ink jet ports (107) and two of the second ink jet ports (108).

8. A two-color ink cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The first ink supply channel (101) and the second ink supply channel (102) are respectively connected to two ink supply ports (103).

9. An ink supply system, characterized in that: The ink supply system comprises a first ink supply cartridge (30), a second ink supply cartridge (40), a plurality of nozzles (50), and a plurality of dual-color ink supply cartridges according to any one of claims 1 to 8; The first ink supply box (30) is connected to the ink supply port (103) on the first ink supply channel (101) through a pipeline, and the second ink supply box (40) is connected to the ink supply port (103) on the second ink supply channel (102) through a pipeline; The plurality of dual-color ink supply cartridges are arranged in an array along the X-axis direction; in any two adjacent dual-color ink supply cartridges: The third listed ink port group (106) of the first dual-color ink supply cartridge is arranged in parallel with the first listed ink port group (104) and the second listed ink port group (105) of the second dual-color ink supply cartridge; the first listed ink port group (104) and the second listed ink port group (105) of the first dual-color ink supply cartridge are arranged in parallel with the third listed ink port group (106) of the second dual-color ink supply cartridge; One of the two-color ink supply cartridges is correspondingly connected to three of the nozzles (50); the first ink jet port (107) and the second ink jet port (108) in the first column of ink port groups (104) are connected to one of the nozzles (50); the first ink jet port (107) and the second ink jet port (108) in the second column of ink port groups (105) are connected to one of the nozzles (50); and the first ink jet port (107) and the second ink jet port (108) in the third column of ink port groups (106) are connected to one of the nozzles (50).

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