Protective device of printer nozzle
By designing the nozzle protection device, the jitter problem caused by incorrect installation of the nozzle is solved by using the stable assembly and the chute guide structure, ensuring the inkjet accuracy and printing quality, and achieving the stable installation and smooth operation of the nozzle.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422178597.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-05
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-05
AI Technical Summary
The nozzles may cause jitter when not properly installed, resulting in uneven ink ejection, resulting in print quality problems such as stripes, blur, uneven color or ghosting.
A printer nozzle protection device is designed to mount the nozzle body in the installation groove through a stabilizing assembly, and the nozzle body is secured by means of structures such as threaded bolts and extrusion plates to ensure the nozzle is stable, reduce jitter, and reduce friction and resistance through the guide of the slide groove, thereby improving operational smoothness.
Effectively prevent positional offsets caused by vibration or improper operation during printing, maintain inkjet accuracy and stability, and improve printing quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of printer nozzles, in particular to a protection device for printer nozzles. Background Art
[0002] The printhead is a core component of an inkjet printer. Its primary function is to spray ink onto paper, creating images or text. The printhead typically contains multiple tiny nozzles, through which ink is applied to the paper surface with exceptional precision. The quality and performance of the printhead directly impacts print clarity and color reproduction.
[0003] There are two main types of printheads: thermal and piezoelectric. Thermal printheads use a heating element to heat the ink, creating bubbles that propel the ink out. This technology is widely used in Canon and HP printers. Piezoelectric printheads use piezoelectric material, which changes its shape through electrical signals to propel the ink out. This technology, commonly found in Epson printers, offers greater precision and stability. During use, printheads may become clogged or the ink may dry up, which typically requires cleaning. Most modern printers are equipped with an automatic cleaning function, but manual cleaning is also possible. If a printhead is damaged or has been malfunctioning for an extended period, it needs to be replaced. When replacing a printhead, be sure to follow the instructions provided by the printer manufacturer to ensure the correct installation and proper performance of the new printhead. Printhead maintenance and management are crucial to maintaining proper printer operation and print quality.
[0004] Currently, if the nozzle is not installed correctly, it may cause jitter during movement. The jitter of the nozzle may cause uneven ink jetting, resulting in problems such as stripes, blur, uneven color or ghosting in the printed text or image. Therefore, it does not meet the existing needs. We have proposed a protective device for the printer nozzle. Utility Model Content
[0005] The utility model provides a protective device for a printer nozzle, which has a ZZZZ beneficial effect and solves the problem mentioned in the background technology that if the nozzle is not correctly installed, it may cause jitter during movement. The jitter of the nozzle may cause uneven ink spraying, resulting in stripes, blurring, uneven colors or ghosting in the printed text or image.
[0006] The utility model provides the following technical solution: a protective device for a printer nozzle, comprising a protective box and a nozzle body, wherein the nozzle body is mounted on the side of the protective box, a mounting groove is provided on the side of the protective box, the nozzle body is mounted inside the mounting groove, a stabilizing component is further provided inside the mounting groove, and the stabilizing component is used in conjunction with the nozzle body.
[0007] As an optional solution of the protective device for the printer nozzle described in the present invention, the stabilizing component includes a sliding frame and a moving block, the sliding frame is arranged inside the mounting slot, and the moving block is arranged on the side of the sliding frame.
[0008] As an optional solution for the protection device of the printer nozzle described in the utility model, wherein: a slider is connected to the bottom of the sliding frame, a first sliding groove is opened on the side of the installation groove, and the slider slides in cooperation with the first sliding groove.
[0009] As an optional solution of the protective device for the printer nozzle of the utility model, there are a plurality of movable blocks, and a plurality of fixing rods are connected between the plurality of movable blocks and the sliding frame.
[0010] As an optional solution of the protection device for the printer nozzle of the utility model, there are a plurality of sliding frames, and a first rotating shaft is commonly connected between the plurality of sliding frames.
[0011] As an optional solution for the protection device of a printer nozzle described in the utility model, wherein: the end of the movable block is connected to a second rotating shaft, the end of the movable block is provided with a fixed plate, the side of the fixed plate is provided with a second sliding groove, and the second rotating shaft is slidably engaged with the second sliding groove.
[0012] As an optional solution for the protection device of a printer nozzle described in the utility model, the side of the movable block is connected to a locking block, the side of the installation groove is installed with an extrusion plate, the side of the extrusion plate is provided with a locking groove, and the locking block is slidably engaged with the locking groove.
[0013] As an optional solution for the protection device of a printer nozzle described in the utility model, wherein: a notch is opened on the side of the protection box, a resistance block is connected to the side of the sliding frame, the notch is set as a threaded groove, the notch is threadedly connected to a threaded bolt, and the threaded bolt is used in conjunction with the resistance block.
[0014] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. The printer's nozzle protection device, through the installation of a stabilizing component, locks the nozzle body into the mounting slot, and threads a threaded bolt into the slot. The threaded bolt squeezes the abutment block, causing the plurality of sliding frames to cooperate with the plurality of first rotating shafts, thereby driving the plurality of moving blocks to tighten inward, thereby driving the extrusion plate to firmly squeeze the nozzle body, ensuring that the nozzle body is firmly positioned in the mounting slot and reducing the movement and shaking of the nozzle. The stable installation can effectively prevent the nozzle from shifting due to vibration or improper mechanical operation during the printing process, thereby maintaining the accuracy and stability of inkjet printing. It also solves the problem that if the nozzle is not properly installed, it may cause jitter during movement. The jitter of the nozzle may cause uneven ink spraying, resulting in stripes, blurring, uneven color, or ghosting in the printed text or image.
[0016] 2. The protective device of the printer nozzle is equipped with an extrusion plate. The extrusion plate, the first slide groove, the second slide groove, the locking block and the slider cooperate. During the movement, the guidance of the first slide groove and the second slide groove makes the movement smoother, reduces the friction and resistance between the components, makes the movement process smoother and more stable, avoids jamming or setbacks, and thus improves the overall operation fluency of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 It is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the cutaway structure of the present utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the stabilizing component of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the utility model.
[0022] In the figure: 110, protective box; 120, nozzle body; 130, mounting groove; 140, stabilizing assembly; 141, sliding frame; 142, moving block; 143, slider; 144, first slide groove; 145, fixing rod; 150, first rotating shaft; 151, second rotating shaft; 152, fixing plate; 153, second slide groove; 154, engaging block; 155, extrusion plate; 160, engaging groove; 161, notch; 162, interference block; 163, threaded bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0024] Example 1: This example aims to solve the problem that if the nozzle is not properly installed, it may cause jitter during movement. The jitter of the nozzle may cause uneven ink spraying, resulting in stripes, blur, uneven colors or ghosting in the printed text or image. Please refer to Figure 1-5 A protective device for a printer nozzle includes a protective box 110 and a nozzle body 120. The nozzle body 120 is installed on the side of the protective box 110. A mounting groove 130 is opened on the side of the protective box 110. The nozzle body 120 is installed inside the mounting groove 130. A stabilizing component 140 is also provided inside the mounting groove 130. The stabilizing component 140 is used in conjunction with the nozzle body 120.
[0025] The stabilizing assembly 140 includes a sliding frame 141 and a moving block 142. The sliding frame 141 is disposed inside the mounting slot 130, and the moving block 142 is disposed on the side of the sliding frame 141. There are a plurality of moving blocks 142, and a plurality of fixing rods 145 are connected between the plurality of moving blocks 142 and the sliding frame 141.
[0026] A plurality of sliding frames 141 are provided, and a first rotating shaft 150 is commonly connected between the plurality of sliding frames 141. A locking block 154 is connected to the side of the moving block 142. An extrusion plate 155 is installed on the side of the mounting groove 130. A locking groove 160 is provided on the side of the extrusion plate 155. The locking block 154 slides and engages with the locking groove 160. A notch 161 is provided on the side of the protective box 110. A resistance block 162 is connected to the side of the sliding frame 141. The notch 161 is set as a threaded groove. A threaded bolt 163 is threadedly connected to the notch 161. The threaded bolt 163 is used in conjunction with the resistance block 162.
[0027] In this embodiment, by setting the stabilizing assembly 140, the nozzle body 120 is engaged inside the mounting groove 130, and the threaded bolt 163 is threadedly connected to the inside of the notch 161. The threaded bolt 163 squeezes the abutment block 162, so that the plurality of sliding frames 141 cooperate with the plurality of first rotating shafts 150, thereby driving the plurality of moving blocks 142 to tighten inward, thereby driving the squeezing plate 155 to firmly squeeze the nozzle body 120, ensuring that the nozzle body 120 is firmly positioned inside the mounting groove 130, thereby reducing the movement and shaking of the nozzle. The stable installation can effectively prevent the nozzle from shifting in position due to vibration or improper mechanical operation during the printing process, thereby maintaining the accuracy and stability of inkjet, and solving the problem that if the nozzle is not properly installed, it may cause jitter during movement. The jitter of the nozzle may cause uneven ink jetting, resulting in stripes, blur, uneven color or ghosting in the printed text or image.
[0028] Example 2: This example is intended to solve the problem of unsmooth sliding. This example is an improvement made on the basis of Example 1. For details, please refer to Figure 1-5 The bottom of the sliding frame 141 is connected to a slider 143, and a first sliding groove 144 is opened on the side of the mounting groove 130. The slider 143 slides with the first sliding groove 144. The end of the moving block 142 is connected to the second rotating shaft 151. A fixed plate 152 is provided at the end of the moving block 142. A second sliding groove 153 is opened on the side of the fixed plate 152. The second rotating shaft 151 slides and engages with the second sliding groove 153.
[0029] In this embodiment: through the setting of the extrusion plate 155, the extrusion plate 155, the first slide groove 144, the second slide groove 153, the locking block 154 and the slider 143 cooperate. During the movement process, the guidance of the first slide groove 144 and the second slide groove 153 makes the movement smoother, reduces the friction and resistance between the components, makes the movement process smoother and more stable, avoids jamming or setbacks, and thus improves the overall operation fluency of the device.
[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0031] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A protective device for a printer nozzle, comprising a protective box (110) and a nozzle body (120), wherein the nozzle body (120) is mounted on a side of the protective box (110), characterized in that: The side of the protection box (110) is provided with a mounting groove (130), the nozzle body (120) is installed inside the mounting groove (130), and a stabilizing component (140) is also provided inside the mounting groove (130), and the stabilizing component (140) is used in conjunction with the nozzle body (120).
2. A printer nozzle protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stabilizing assembly (140) includes a sliding frame (141) and a moving block (142), wherein the sliding frame (141) is arranged inside the mounting groove (130), and the moving block (142) is arranged on the side of the sliding frame (141).
3. A printer nozzle protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the sliding frame (141) is connected to a sliding block (143), and a first sliding groove (144) is provided on the side of the installation groove (130), and the sliding block (143) is slidably matched with the first sliding groove (144).
4. A printer nozzle protection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of the moving blocks (142) are provided, and a plurality of fixing rods (145) are connected between the plurality of the moving blocks (142) and the sliding frame (141).
5. The protective device for a printer nozzle according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of the sliding frames (141) are provided, and a first rotating shaft (150) is commonly connected between the plurality of sliding frames (141).
6. The printer nozzle protection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The end of the moving block (142) is connected to a second rotating shaft (151), and a fixed plate (152) is provided at the end of the moving block (142). A second sliding groove (153) is provided on the side of the fixed plate (152), and the second rotating shaft (151) is slidably engaged with the second sliding groove (153).
7. A printer nozzle protection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The side of the moving block (142) is connected to a locking block (154), the side of the installation slot (130) is installed with an extrusion plate (155), the side of the extrusion plate (155) is provided with a locking slot (160), and the locking block (154) is slidably engaged with the locking slot (160).
8. The printer nozzle protection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The side of the protection box (110) is provided with a notch (161), the side of the sliding frame (141) is connected with a resistance block (162), the notch (161) is configured as a threaded groove, the notch (161) is threadedly connected with a threaded bolt (163), and the threaded bolt (163) is used in conjunction with the resistance block (162).