Ink box with ink reminding mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ink boxes, and discloses an ink box with an ink reminding mechanism, which comprises an installation box, an installation groove is arranged in the installation box, four ink boxes are arranged in the installation groove, a control device is arranged in the installation groove, the control device further comprises four bases, the lower ends of the ink boxes are inserted into the bases, and the bases are connected with the installation groove. An installation block is installed in the base, a signal transmission element and a signal receiver are arranged in the installation block, the signal receiver is electrically connected with an alarm lamp, and the alarm lamp is installed on one side of the ink box. The signal transmission element and the signal receiver are used for transmitting signals, the alarm is controlled to give an alarm when ink drops to the height where ink needs to be added, a user adds ink in time, normal use of a printer is guaranteed, compared with a traditional ink box, the ink box can be used normally after the alarm is given out, and the situation of ink shortage in use is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ink cartridges, and more specifically to an ink cartridge with an ink reminder mechanism. Background Art

[0002] As a commonly used printer consumable, the ink cartridge is widely used in various printers. However, due to the limited ink contained in the ink cartridge and the unfixed usage frequency of the printer, the work of replacing the ink cartridge cannot be carried out at a fixed time.

[0003] For the traditional ink cartridge used inside the printer, there is a lack of an ink usage reminder mechanism. Every time the ink printer is used, it is not until the ink print on the surface of the last printed paper becomes lighter that it is known that the ink is lacking, and the paper to be printed needs to be reprinted. When replacing the ink cartridge when the ink is lacking, it is necessary to reprint, which is rather cumbersome. Therefore, an ink cartridge with an ink reminder mechanism is designed to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the utility model provides an ink cartridge with an ink reminder mechanism to solve the problems existing in the above background art.

[0005] The utility model provides the following technical solution: an ink cartridge with an ink reminder mechanism, including an installation box. An installation groove is arranged inside the installation box. Four ink cartridges are installed inside the installation groove. A control device is arranged inside the installation groove. The control device further includes four bases. The lower end of the ink cartridge is inserted into the inside of the base. An installation block is installed inside the base. A signal transmission element and a signal receiver are arranged inside the installation block. The signal receiver is electrically connected to an alarm lamp. The alarm lamp is installed on one side of the ink cartridge.

[0006] Preferably, the ink outlet hole at the lower end of the ink cartridge is inserted into the circulation hole in the middle of the installation block, and a sealing plug is inserted outside the ink inlet at the upper end of the ink cartridge.

[0007] Preferably, an installation hole is arranged inside the base. The installation block is placed inside the installation hole. The middle of the installation block is a hollow circulation hole. The upper end of the circulation hole is connected to the outside of the ink outlet hole, and the lower end of the circulation hole is communicated with the upper end of the connection hole.

[0008] Preferably, lifting grooves are arranged on both sides inside the circulation hole. Lifting balls are slidably connected inside the lifting grooves. A suspension plate is fixedly connected inside the two lifting balls. A signal transmission element is fixedly connected to the lower end of the suspension plate.

[0009] Preferably, the two sides of the signal receiver are fixedly connected with a bottom plate. The outside of the bottom plate is fixedly connected inside the installation block. After the signal transmission element moves downward, the outside is inserted into the signal receiver.

[0010] Preferably, a filter screen is fixedly connected to the lower end inside the flow hole.

[0011] Technical effects and advantages of the present utility model:

[0012] 1. By providing a base at the connection between the ink cartridge and the installation box, a through hole is provided in the middle of the base to connect the ink outlet hole of the ink cartridge and the connection hole inside the installation box. The floating plate inside the installation block inside the base floats on the ink. When the ink is used, the capacity will decrease, and the floating plate will move downward. The signal transmission element at the lower end is inserted into the signal receiver, and the signal is transmitted to the warning light to produce a flash, so as to achieve the warning effect of reminding the user to refill the ink in advance.

[0013] 2. By arranging the signal transmission element and the signal receiver above the filter screen, it can ensure that the warning can be given before the ink is used up, avoiding warning when there is still a large amount of ink left or warning after the ink is used up, and ensuring the normal use of the ink. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the installation box of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the misaligned structure of the ink cartridge and the base of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the base of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the internal sectional structure of the installation block of the present utility model.

[0019] Reference numerals are: 101, installation box; 102, installation groove; 103, connection hole; 104, ink cartridge; 105, ink outlet hole; 106, warning light; 107, sealing plug; 2, control device; 201, base; 202, installation hole; 203, installation block; 204, flow hole; 205, lifting groove; 206, lifting ball; 207, floating plate; 208, signal transmission element; 209, bottom plate; 210, signal receiver; 211, filter screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0020] The technical solutions in the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the present utility model. In addition, the forms of the various structures described in the following embodiments are merely examples, and the novel structures involved in the present utility model are not limited to the various structures described in the following embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0021] The present utility model provides an ink cartridge with an ink reminder mechanism, including a mounting box 101. An installation groove 102 is provided inside the mounting box 101. Four ink cartridges 104 are installed inside the installation groove 102. A control device 2 is provided inside the installation groove 102. The control device 2 further includes four bases 201. The lower end of the ink cartridge 104 is inserted into the inside of the base 201. An installation block 203 is installed inside the base 201. A signal transmission element 208 and a signal receiver 210 are provided inside the installation block 203. The signal receiver 210 is electrically connected to an alarm lamp 106. The alarm lamp 106 is installed on one side of the ink cartridge 104.

[0022] Furthermore, the ink outlet hole 105 at the lower end of the ink cartridge 104 is inserted into the inside of the flow hole 204 in the middle of the installation block 203. A sealing plug 107 is inserted outside the ink inlet at the upper end of the ink cartridge 104 to seal the position of the ink inlet and prevent ink overflow. Ink can flow from inside the ink cartridge 104 through the ink outlet hole 105, and then enter the inside of the mounting box 101 through the flow hole 204 and the connection hole 103 at the lower end, ensuring the normal flow of ink.

[0023] Furthermore, an installation hole 202 is provided inside the base 201. The installation block 203 is placed inside the installation hole 202. The middle of the installation block 203 is a hollow flow hole 204. The upper end of the flow hole 204 is connected to the outside of the ink outlet hole 105, and the lower end of the flow hole 204 is communicated with the upper end of the connection hole 103. The installation block 203 can be installed inside the installation hole 202, and the ink outlet hole 105 at the lower end of the ink cartridge 104 presses on the position of the installation block 203 to fix the position of the installation block 203.

[0024] Further, lifting grooves 205 are provided on both sides inside the circulation hole 204. A lifting ball 206 is slidably connected inside the lifting groove 205. A suspension plate 207 is fixedly connected inside the two lifting balls 206. A signal transmission element 208 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the suspension plate 207. When the printer is in use, the ink level inside the ink cartridge 104 moves downward. When the ink is almost used up, the suspension plate 207 will float on the surface of the ink and move downward together with the ink. The lifting balls 206 on both sides will follow the ink level and descend. When the suspension plate 207 moves, the signal transmission element 208 at the lower end will move into the signal receiver 210. The signal transmission element 208 transmits the signal into the signal receiver 210, and then transmits the signal to the alarm lamp 106, causing the alarm lamp 106 to flash and give an alarm. The user needs to add ink to the ink cartridge 104 to ensure subsequent use and normal ink output during paper printing.

[0025] Further, bottom plates 209 are fixedly connected to both sides of the signal receiver 210. The outer sides of the bottom plates 209 are fixedly connected inside the mounting block 203. After the signal transmission element 208 moves downward, its outer side is inserted into the signal receiver 210. When there is more ink, the lifting balls 206 on both sides of the suspension plate 207 will be at the uppermost end inside the lifting groove 205. After the ink is used, the suspension plate 207 and the lifting balls 206 on both sides will move downward together with the ink volume, so that the signal transmission element 208 is inserted into the signal receiver 201 to achieve the effect of signal transmission.

[0026] Further, a filter screen 211 is fixedly connected to the lower end inside the circulation hole 204 to ensure the normal use of the ink. The filter screen 211 is located below the signal transmission element 208 and the signal receiver 201, ensuring that there is still ink available inside the ink cartridge 104 when the alarm lamp 106 gives an ink addition warning, and avoiding the situation where there is no ink mark on the printed paper when the alarm sounds.

[0027] The working principle of the present utility model: When in use, the user installs four groups of ink cartridges 104 inside the base 201. After being filled with ink, it can be used normally. When the printer is used for a long time, the ink volume inside will decrease. The two lifting balls 206 and the middle suspension plate 207 inside the mounting block 203 will move together with the descending ink, driving the signal transmission element 208 to move downward. The lower end of the signal transmission element 210 is inserted into the signal receiver 210. The signal receiver 210 transmits the signal sent by the signal transmission element 210 to the alarm lamp 106 to give an alarm. The user needs to add ink in time. After the ink is added, the internal suspension plate 207 and the lifting balls 206 move upward, the signal transmission element 210 disconnects from the signal receiver 210, and the alarm lamp 106 stops flashing, and the printer can be used normally.

[0028] The following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense, which can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection, or the communication inside two components, and can be directly connected. The terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are only used to represent the relative position relationship. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative position relationship may change;

[0029] Second, in the drawings of the disclosed embodiments of the present utility model, only the structures related to the disclosed embodiments are involved. For other structures, reference can be made to the general design. Without conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present utility model can be combined with each other;

[0030] Finally, the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ink cartridge with an ink reminder mechanism, comprising a mounting box (101), characterized in that: The installation box (101) is provided with an installation slot (102) inside, four ink cartridges (104) are installed inside the installation slot (102), a control device (2) is provided inside the installation slot (102), and the control device (2) further comprises four bases (201), the lower ends of the ink cartridges (104) are plugged into the bases (201), a mounting block (203) is installed inside the bases (201), a signal transmission element (208) and a signal receiver (210) are provided inside the mounting block (203), the signal receiver (210) is electrically connected to an alarm light (106), and the alarm light (106) is installed on one side of the ink cartridge (104).

2. The ink cartridge with an ink reminder mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ink outlet hole (105) at the lower end of the ink cartridge (104) is inserted into the flow hole (204) in the middle of the mounting block (203), and a sealing plug (107) is inserted into the outer side of the ink inlet at the upper end of the ink cartridge (104).

3. The ink cartridge with an ink reminder mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (201) is provided with a mounting hole (202) inside, the mounting block (203) is placed inside the mounting hole (202), the middle of the mounting block (203) is a hollow circulation hole (204), the upper end of the circulation hole (204) is connected to the outside of the ink outlet hole (105), and the lower end of the circulation hole (204) is connected to the upper end of the connection hole (103).

4. The ink cartridge with an ink reminder mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: Lifting grooves (205) are provided on both sides of the circulation hole (204), and lifting balls (206) are slidably connected inside the lifting grooves (205). Suspension plates (207) are fixedly connected inside the two lifting balls (206), and a signal transmission element (208) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the suspension plate (207).

5. The ink cartridge with ink reminder mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The signal receiver (210) is fixedly connected to a bottom plate (209) on both sides, the outside of the bottom plate (209) is fixedly connected to the inside of the mounting block (203), and the outside of the signal transmission element (208) is plugged into the inside of the signal receiver (210) after it moves downward.

6. The ink cartridge with an ink reminder mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: A filter screen (211) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the circulation hole (204).

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