Secondary ink box ink sensing device
By designing No. 2 and No. 1 induction balls in the ink cartridge to monitor buoyancy, and combining flexible adjustments of sliding plates and bolts, the problem of low accuracy of existing ink detection devices is solved, achieving higher detection accuracy and flexibility.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422393287.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-30
AI Technical Summary
The accuracy of the existing ink detection devices is limited, and the sensitivity of the sensing device also needs to be calculated, resulting in an increase in the actual detection error.
A first-level ink cartridge ink sensing device is designed, including a connecting tube, a connecting cover, an upper placing cover, a lower placing cover, a second-digit sensing ball and a No. 1 sensing ball. The ink amount is judged by monitoring the buoyancy of the sensing ball, and the device position and height are adjusted through the sliding plate and bolts to increase flexibility.
Through the design of the No. 2 and No. 1 induction balls, the ink volume is accurately judged to avoid ink overflow or return, and the detection accuracy is improved; the design of the sliding plate and bolts makes the device more flexible, adapting to ink cartridges of different depths, and reducing errors.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ink induction, in particular to an ink induction device for a secondary ink cartridge. Background Art
[0002] In recent years, the number of companies and enterprises has increased sharply, and the demand for printers is also growing. Therefore, the inkjet printing technology is also constantly progressing, and the use of inkjet printers is becoming increasingly widespread. At the same time, due to the rapid improvement of technology, the price of printers is gradually becoming more affordable, and printers can be seen everywhere in daily life. Most existing printers adopt an internal ink supply method, and ink needs to be added according to the actual situation. The amount of ink added needs to be accurately judged by the staff.
[0003] The existing detection devices on the market generally insert the sensor for detection or even directly visually observe to avoid ink overflow and backflow. However, in the actual use process, the accuracy of this detection method is very limited. In addition, the sensitivity of the sensing device also needs to be included in the error, further increasing the actual error of the detection. For this reason, we propose an ink induction device for a secondary ink cartridge. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides an ink induction device for a secondary ink cartridge, which solves the problems that in the actual use process, the accuracy of this detection method is very limited, and in addition, the sensitivity of the sensing device also needs to be included in the error, further increasing the actual error of the detection.
[0005] The above technical purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0006] An ink induction device for a secondary ink cartridge includes a connecting pipe. The connecting pipe is composed of a tubular part in the middle section and tubular parts at both ends. Threads are provided on the outer wall surfaces of the tubular parts at both ends of the connecting pipe. Connecting caps are threadedly connected to the outer wall surfaces of the tubular parts at both ends of the connecting pipe. An upper placement cover is provided at the top end of the connecting pipe, and a lower placement cover is provided at the bottom end of the connecting pipe. Both the upper placement cover and the lower placement cover are composed of a cylindrical box part, a ring part, and a communicating pipe part. Threads are provided on the inner wall surface of the connecting cap, and threads are provided on the outer wall surfaces of the ring parts of the upper placement cover and the lower placement cover. The upper placement cover and the lower placement cover are respectively threadedly connected to the two connecting caps. A second induction ball is provided inside the upper placement cover, and a first induction ball is provided inside the lower placement cover.
[0007] Preferably, a vertical plate is provided on one side of the connecting pipe, a horizontal plate is fixedly installed on the top surface of the vertical plate, and a sliding plate is sleeved on the outer wall surface of the horizontal plate.
[0008] Preferably, the sliding plate has a concave-shaped structure.
[0009] Preferably, a sliding hole is formed in the top surface of the horizontal plate. The sliding hole has a strip-shaped hole structure, and a threaded hole is formed in the top surface of the sliding plate.
[0010] Preferably, a bolt is threadedly connected inside the threaded hole. A nut is threadedly connected to the outer wall surface of the bolt. The inner wall surface of the connecting pipe portion of the upper placement cover is provided with threads, and the connecting pipe portion of the upper placement cover is threadedly connected to the bolt.
[0011] Preferably, a washer is sleeved on the outer wall surface of the bolt.
[0012] Preferably, the washer is made of rubber.
[0013] Preferably, a limiting hole is formed in one side of the vertical plate, and a limiting ring is clamped inside the limiting hole.
[0014] Preferably, the limiting ring is made of rubber.
[0015] Preferably, a connecting sleeve is sleeved on the outer wall surface of the connecting pipe portion of the lower placement cover, and a filter screen is fixedly installed inside the connecting sleeve.
[0016] In summary, the present utility model mainly has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] 1. By setting the second induction ball, through the design of the second induction ball and the first induction ball, the buoyancy received by itself can be monitored through the built-in sensor. When the first induction ball is subjected to buoyancy, it means that there is remaining ink inside, and it can be judged whether ink needs to be added. When the second induction ball is subjected to buoyancy, it means that the inside is full of ink and the ink addition operation needs to be stopped to avoid ink leakage or backflow caused by excessive injection;
[0018] 2. By setting the sliding plate, it can slide along the trajectory of the horizontal plate, which is convenient to adjust the position of the device according to the actual detection position, making the use of the device more flexible. Through the concave-shaped structure of the sliding plate, the two vertical parts can be used to further limit the sliding trajectory of the sliding plate, reducing the probability of deviation during the sliding of the device. Through the design of the threaded hole, it can cooperate with the bolt to further limit the sliding trajectory of the device. In addition, by tightening or loosening the bolt, the height of the induction part can be adjusted, which is convenient to detect ink cartridges with different depths and increases the flexibility of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 is the schematic diagram of the split structure of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 is the schematic diagram of the connecting pipe structure of the present utility model.
[0022] Reference numerals: 1, connecting pipe; 2, connecting cover; 3, upper placement cover; 4, lower placement cover; 5, second induction ball; 6, first induction ball; 7, vertical plate; 8, horizontal plate; 9, sliding plate; 10, sliding hole; 11, threaded hole; 12, bolt; 13, nut; 14, washer; 15, limiting hole; 16, limiting ring; 17, connecting sleeve; 18, filter screen. Specific embodiments
[0023] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] Refer to Figures 1 - 3 , the ink induction device for the secondary ink cartridge, including a connecting pipe 1, the connecting pipe 1 is composed of a tubular part in the middle section and tubular parts at both ends, the outer wall surfaces of the tubular parts at both ends of the connecting pipe 1 are provided with threads, and connecting covers 2 are threadedly connected to the outer wall surfaces of the tubular parts at both ends of the connecting pipe 1. An upper placement cover 3 is provided at the top end of the connecting pipe 1, and a lower placement cover 4 is provided at the bottom end of the connecting pipe 1. Both the upper placement cover 3 and the lower placement cover 4 are composed of a cylindrical box part, a circular ring part and a connecting pipe part. The inner wall surface of the connecting cover 2 is provided with threads, and the outer wall surfaces of the circular ring parts of the upper placement cover 3 and the lower placement cover 4 are provided with threads. The upper placement cover 3 and the lower placement cover 4 are respectively threadedly connected to the two connecting covers 2. A second induction ball 5 is arranged inside the upper placement cover 3, and a first induction ball 6 is arranged inside the lower placement cover 4. Through the design of the second induction ball 5 and the first induction ball 6, the buoyancy received by itself can be monitored through the built-in sensors. When the first induction ball 6 receives buoyancy, it means that there is remaining ink inside, and it can be judged whether ink needs to be added. When the second induction ball 5 starts to receive buoyancy, it means that the inside is full of ink and the ink addition operation needs to be stopped to avoid ink leakage or backflow caused by excessive injection;
[0025] A vertical plate 7 is provided on one side of the connecting pipe 1, and a horizontal plate 8 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the vertical plate 7. A sliding plate 9 is sleeved on the outer wall of the horizontal plate 8. Through the design of the sliding plate 9, it can slide according to the trajectory of the horizontal plate 8, which is convenient for adjusting the position of the device according to the actual detection position, making the use of the device more flexible. The sliding plate 9 is a concave structure. Through the concave structure of the sliding plate 9, the vertical parts on both sides can be used to further limit the sliding trajectory of the sliding plate 9, reducing the probability of offset during the sliding process of the device. A sliding hole 10 is provided on the top surface of the horizontal plate 8. The sliding hole 10 is a strip-shaped hole structure. A threaded hole 11 is provided on the top surface of the sliding plate 9. The internal thread of the threaded hole 11 is connected with a bolt 12. The outer wall surface of the bolt 12 is threadedly connected with a nut 13. The inner wall surface of the connecting pipe part on which the cover 3 is placed is provided with a thread. The connecting pipe part on which the cover 3 is placed is provided with a thread. The screw hole 11 is designed to cooperate with the bolt 12 to further limit the sliding trajectory of the device. In addition, by tightening or loosening the bolt 12, the height of the sensing part can be adjusted, which is convenient for detecting ink cartridges of different depths and increasing the flexibility of the device. The outer wall of the bolt 12 is sleeved with a washer 14, and the material of the washer 14 is rubber. Through the design of the washer 14, when the nut 13 is tightened to limit the position of the sliding plate 9, the connection part can be protected to reduce the friction and effectively increase the service life of the parts. A limiting hole 15 is provided on one side of the vertical plate 7, and a limiting ring 16 is clamped inside the limiting hole 15. The material of the limiting ring 16 is rubber. Through the design of the limiting ring 16, the connecting wires required by the device can be placed uniformly, which is more convenient when removing the wires. In addition, the limit ring 16 is made of rubber material to reduce the friction between the connection line and the unnecessary loss caused by wear. The outer wall of the connecting pipe part of the lower cover 4 is provided with a connecting sleeve 17, and a filter screen 18 is fixedly installed inside the connecting sleeve 17. Through the design of the filter screen 18, the sediment in the ink can be reduced from entering the interior of the sensing device during the detection process, which can reduce the frequency of cleaning the device to a certain extent.
[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A secondary ink cartridge ink sensing device, comprising a connecting tube (1), characterized in that: The connecting tube (1) is composed of a tubular portion in the middle section and tubular portions at both ends. The outer wall surfaces of the tubular portions at both ends of the connecting tube (1) are provided with threads. The outer wall surfaces of the tubular portions at both ends of the connecting tube (1) are both threadedly connected to connecting covers (2). An upper placement cover (3) is provided at the top end of the connecting tube (1), and a lower placement cover (4) is provided at the bottom end of the connecting tube (1). Both the upper placement cover (3) and the lower placement cover (4) are composed of a cylindrical box portion, a circular ring portion and a connecting tube portion. The inner wall surface of the connecting cover (2) is provided with threads. The outer wall surfaces of the circular ring portions of the upper placement cover (3) and the lower placement cover (4) are provided with threads. The upper placement cover (3) and the lower placement cover (4) are respectively threadedly connected to the two connecting covers (2). A No. 2 induction ball (5) is provided inside the upper placement cover (3), and a No. 1 induction ball (6) is provided inside the lower placement cover (4).
2. The secondary ink cartridge ink sensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vertical plate (7) is provided on one side of the connecting pipe (1), a horizontal plate (8) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the vertical plate (7), and a sliding plate (9) is sleeved on the outer wall surface of the horizontal plate (8).
3. The secondary ink cartridge ink sensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding plate (9) is a concave structure.
4. The secondary ink cartridge ink sensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top surface of the horizontal plate (8) is provided with a sliding hole (10), and the sliding hole (10) is a strip-shaped hole structure. The top surface of the sliding plate (9) is provided with a threaded hole (11).
5. The secondary ink cartridge ink sensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The internal thread of the threaded hole (11) is connected to a bolt (12), the outer wall of the bolt (12) is connected to a nut (13) through a thread, the inner wall of the connecting pipe portion of the upper placement cover (3) is provided with a thread, and the connecting pipe portion of the upper placement cover (3) and the bolt (12) are connected together through a thread.
6. The secondary ink cartridge ink sensing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A washer (14) is sleeved on the outer wall surface of the bolt (12).
7. The secondary ink cartridge ink sensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The gasket (14) is made of rubber.
8. The secondary ink cartridge ink sensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A limiting hole (15) is provided on one side of the vertical plate (7), and a limiting ring (16) is clamped inside the limiting hole (15).
9. The secondary ink cartridge ink sensing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The material of the limiting ring (16) is rubber.
10. The secondary ink cartridge ink sensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall surface of the connecting pipe portion of the lower placement cover (4) is sleeved with a connecting sleeve (17), and a filter screen (18) is fixedly installed inside the connecting sleeve (17).