Ink box detection equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to ink box detection equipment. The ink box detection equipment comprises a machine body, a clamp module and an interface module. The machine body is provided with a printing area which is located above the machine body. The clamp module is installed on the machine body and used for clamping the ink box. After the ink box is installed on the clamp module, the control circuit of the ink box detection device can be electrically connected with a chip of the ink box, and the ink box detection device can control a nozzle of the ink box to spray ink. At least part of the structure of the clamp module is located above the printing area, so that a bottom spray head of the ink box can spray ink to the printing area. The interface module is installed on the machine body and used for being in data connection with external control equipment. The external control device can control the operation of the ink box detection device through the interface module, and the external control device is provided with a man-machine interaction unit (such as a display screen and keys).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of ink cartridge detection, and in particular to an ink cartridge detection device. Background Art

[0002] The ink cartridge detection device is used for detachably installing the ink cartridge. The ink cartridge detection device can control the ink cartridge to spray ink onto the printing paper tape. The user can test the inkjet effect of the ink cartridge by checking the paper tape sprayed with ink.

[0003] The ink cartridge detection device in the prior art is both heavy and bulky, and has the defect of being inconvenient to carry. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present application provides an ink cartridge detection device, and the ink cartridge detection device of the present application has the advantage of being portable.

[0005] The present application provides an ink cartridge detection device, which includes a body, a fixture module and an interface module. The body is provided with a printing area, which is located above the body. The fixture module is installed on the body, and the fixture module is used to clamp the ink cartridge. After the ink cartridge is installed on the fixture module, the control circuit of the ink cartridge detection device can be electrically connected to the chip of the ink cartridge, and the ink cartridge detection device can control the nozzle of the ink cartridge to spray ink. Among them, at least part of the structure of the fixture module is above the printing area, so that the bottom nozzle of the ink cartridge can spray ink into the printing area. The interface module is installed on the body, and the interface module is used to connect data with an external control device. The external control device can control the operation of the ink cartridge detection device through the interface module, and the external control device has a human-computer interaction unit (such as a display screen, buttons, etc.).

[0006] Compared to the prior art, the ink cartridge testing device of the present application can be equipped with no or only a partial human-computer interaction module, no complete control module, and even no relay control module. In this configuration, the weight and volume of the ink cartridge testing device of the present application are relatively small. Therefore, the ink cartridge testing device of the present application has the advantage of being portable, allowing users to carry the ink cartridge testing device on any means of transportation to any environment where ink cartridges need to be tested.

[0007] Optionally, the machine body is provided with a accommodating chamber and a discharge port, the accommodating chamber is located below the printing area, the accommodating chamber is connected to the outside of the machine body through the discharge port, the accommodating chamber is used to accommodate the printing paper tape, and the discharge port is used to pass the printing paper tape; the ink cartridge detection device also includes a paper feeding module, the paper feeding module is installed on the machine body, and the paper feeding module is used to drive the printing paper tape from the accommodating chamber through the discharge port to the printing area.

[0008] Optionally, the paper feeding module includes a first driving member and a driving wheel. The first driving member is installed on the machine body, and the driving shaft of the first driving member is connected to the driving wheel. The first driving member is used to drive the printing paper tape to move between the paper feed side of the printing area and the paper discharge side of the printing area through the driving wheel.

[0009] Optionally, the paper feeding module includes at least two driving wheels, one of which is located on the paper feed side of the printing area, and the other is located on the paper discharge side of the printing area; the shape of the driving wheel located on the paper discharge side of the printing area includes dumbbell shape or spindle shape.

[0010] Optionally, the paper feeding module also includes a movable part and a pressure wheel, the movable part is movably connected to the body, and the movable part is rotationally connected to the pressure wheel; the movable part can move to a first position or a second position relative to the body, in the first position, the pressure wheel is used to press the printing paper tape against the driving wheel, and in the second position, the pressure wheel is away from the driving wheel.

[0011] Optionally, the ink cartridge detection device further includes a protective cover, which is provided on the paper pressing wheel and the driving wheel.

[0012] Optionally, the paper feeding module also includes a tensioning assembly located in the accommodating cavity, the tensioning assembly includes a swinging member and a tensioning wheel, the swinging member includes a third rotating connection part and a fourth rotating connection part, the third rotating connection part is rotatably connected to the machine body, and the fourth rotating connection part is rotatably connected to the tensioning wheel; the fourth rotating connection part and the tensioning wheel are both located below the third rotating connection part, and the tensioning wheel is used to press the top of the printing paper tape.

[0013] Optionally, the paper feeding module also includes a first guide wheel, which is rotatably connected to the machine body and is arranged at the discharge port; the first guide wheel includes a rim, a first annular limiting portion and a second annular limiting portion, the first annular limiting portion and the second annular limiting portion are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the first guide wheel, and the rim is located between the first annular limiting portion and the second annular limiting portion, the rim is used to abut against the surface of the printing paper tape, the first annular limiting portion is used to abut against one edge of the printing paper tape, and the second annular limiting portion is used to abut against the other edge of the printing paper tape.

[0014] Optionally, the ink cartridge detection device also includes a guide member, which is installed on the top of the body. The guide member includes a guide groove, which is used to slide with the bottom of the ink cartridge and guide the ink cartridge into the fixture module; the bottom wall of the guide groove is also recessed with an avoidance groove, which is used to avoid the nozzle of the ink cartridge.

[0015] Optionally, the guide member also includes a first limit block and a second limit block, the first limit block is located on the paper feed side of the printing area, and the second limit block is located on the paper output side of the printing area; the first limit block and the second limit block are both higher than the printing area, and the first limit block and the second limit block are both used to limit and abut the top surface of the printing paper tape located in the printing area.

[0016] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are merely illustrative and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the ink cartridge detection device provided in this application in a three-dimensional perspective;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ink cartridge detection equipment from another three-dimensional perspective;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure of part A;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the ink discharge structure, waste ink bin and accommodating chamber;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ink cartridge detection device from another three-dimensional perspective, wherein part of the body structure is not shown;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure of part B;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure of part C in the middle;

[0025] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving wheel or paper pressing wheel located on the paper discharge side;

[0026] Figure 9 is a schematic structural diagram of an ink cartridge detection device in another embodiment;

[0027] Figure 10 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ink cartridge detection equipment from another three-dimensional perspective;

[0028] Figure 11 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure of part D in the middle;

[0029] Figure 12 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the ink cartridge detection equipment from a frontal perspective;

[0030] Figure 13 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first guide wheel;

[0031] Figure 14 Schematic diagram of the motion trajectory of the printing paper tape;

[0032] Figure 15 Schematic diagram of the structure of the guide member;

[0033] Figure 16 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the ink cartridge detection equipment.

[0034] Reference numerals:

[0035] 10-Ink cartridge detection equipment;

[0036] 1- body;

[0037] 11- Printing area;

[0038] 111-paper feeding side;

[0039] 112-paper exit side;

[0040] 12-Ink discharge structure;

[0041] 121-depression;

[0042] 121a-first confluence trough;

[0043] 121b- second confluence trough;

[0044] 122-through hole;

[0045] 122a-Entrance;

[0046] 122b-Export;

[0047] 13-accommodation cavity;

[0048] 14-discharging port;

[0049] 2- fixture module;

[0050] 21-claw mounting piece;

[0051] 22- first clamping jaw;

[0052] 23- second clamping jaw;

[0053] 24- third clamping jaw;

[0054] 3-Paper feeding module;

[0055] 31-first driving member;

[0056] 32-driving wheel;

[0057] 33-moving parts;

[0058] 331-first rotating connection part;

[0059] 332-second rotating connection portion;

[0060] 34-paper pressing wheel;

[0061] 35-first guide wheel;

[0062] 351- wheel rim;

[0063] 352-first annular limiting portion;

[0064] 353-second annular limiting portion;

[0065] 35a- second guide wheel;

[0066] 36-swinging member;

[0067] 361-third rotating connection portion;

[0068] 362-fourth rotating connection portion;

[0069] 37-tensioning pulley;

[0070] 38-coil wheel;

[0071] 4-Waste ink tank;

[0072] 41- ink inlet;

[0073] 42-Rongmoqiang;

[0074] 43- ink outlet;

[0075] 5-Protective cover;

[0076] 6-Paper cutting module;

[0077] 7- guide piece;

[0078] 71-guide groove;

[0079] 72-Avoidance slot;

[0080] 73-first limit block;

[0081] 74- second limit block;

[0082] 81-control interface;

[0083] 82-power interface;

[0084] 20-Printing paper tape. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0085] In order to better understand the technical solution of the present application, the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0086] It should be clear that the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0087] The terms used in the embodiments of the present application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present application. The singular forms "a", "an", "the" and "the" used in the embodiments of the present application and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0088] It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein simply describes a relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: A alone, A and B together, or B alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates an "or" relationship between the associated objects.

[0089] In the drawings herein, directions X, Y, and Z are perpendicular to each other, wherein direction Z refers to the direction from the bottom of the ink cartridge detection device to the top of the ink cartridge detection device.

[0090] The present invention provides an ink cartridge detection device for detecting inkjet ink cartridges. Figure 1 As shown, the ink cartridge detection device 10 includes a body 1 , a clamp module 2 and a paper feeding module 3 .

[0091] Please refer to Figure 2-Figure 3 As shown, the machine body 1 is provided with a printing area 11 , and the printing area 11 is provided with an ink discharge structure 12 .

[0092] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, the fixture module 2 is mounted on the machine body 1 and is used to clamp the ink cartridge (not shown). After the ink cartridge is installed in the fixture module 2, the control circuit (not shown) of the ink cartridge detection device 10 can be electrically connected to the chip of the ink cartridge, and the ink cartridge detection device 10 can control the ink cartridge's nozzle to eject ink. Specifically, at least a portion of the fixture module 2 is located above the printing area 11, so that the bottom nozzle of the ink cartridge can spray ink into the printing area 11.

[0093] Please refer to Figure 1As shown, the paper feed module 3 is mounted on the machine body 1 and is used to supply a printing paper tape (not shown) to the printing area 11, or to withdraw the printing paper tape from the printing area 11. The inkjet nozzle of the ink cartridge can spray ink onto the printing paper tape to form a mark (which can also be an image or text) on the printing paper tape. The user can analyze the print quality of the ink cartridge based on the mark on the printing paper tape, thereby determining the quality level of the tested ink cartridge.

[0094] Because waste ink (mixed with impurities or sediment) accumulates in the nozzle at the bottom of the ink cartridge before the ink cartridge is inspected, the user needs to first use the ink cartridge inspection device 10 to control the ink cartridge to eject the waste ink, so that the nozzle of the ink cartridge is in an unblocked state, so that the subsequent ink cartridge can spray ink onto the printing paper tape to form a print that meets the inspection conditions. Before the printing paper tape moves to the printing area 11, or before the printing paper tape covers the printing area 11, because the printing area 11 is provided with an ink discharge structure 12, the ink cartridge can discharge the waste ink directly into the ink discharge structure 12 located in the printing area 11.

[0095] Some existing ink cartridge detection devices lack an ink drain mechanism, requiring waste ink removal to be performed in a separate device. Alternatively, the drain mechanism is located outside the printing area, requiring the ink cartridge to be moved to a position corresponding to the drain mechanism to drain the waste ink, and then to the position corresponding to the printing area to complete the detection process. Consequently, the detection process required by existing ink cartridge detection devices is complex, resulting in low ink cartridge detection efficiency and a poor user experience.

[0096] Compared with the existing technology, the ink cartridge detection device of the embodiment of the present application can complete the waste ink discharge operation in the ink discharge structure 12 located in the printing area 11 without moving the ink cartridge during the ink cartridge detection process, making the detection process relatively simple. The ink cartridge detection device of the embodiment of the present application has high detection efficiency and provides a better user experience.

[0097] After the ink cartridge detection device 10 controls the ink cartridge to discharge waste ink, the paper feeding module 3 can supply the printing paper tape to the printing area 11. The printing paper tape will move along the Figure 1The direction X shown passes through the printing area 11, and the ink cartridge detection device 10 can control the ink cartridge to spray ink onto the printing tape passing through the printing area 11. The printing tape is sprayed with ink as it moves along the direction X to form the desired print. After the print tape forms a print of a predetermined length, the portion of the print tape with the printed print formed can be cut from the portion without the printed print formed. The portion with the printed print formed is used to analyze the print quality, and the portion without the printed print formed can be withdrawn from the printing area 11 by the paper feed module 3, so that the ink discharge structure 12 in the printing area 11 is not covered. The user can remove the inspected ink cartridge from the fixture module 2 and install the next ink cartridge to be inspected into the fixture module 2. The ink cartridge detection device 10 can control the new ink cartridge to be inspected to spray waste ink onto the ink discharge structure 12 in the printing area 11. After spraying the waste ink, the paper feed module 3 supplies the printing tape to the printing area 11 again, and the ink cartridge detection device 10 controls the ink cartridge to spray ink onto the printing tape to complete the next inspection process. Therefore, the ink cartridge detection device 10 of the embodiment of the present application also has the advantage of high detection efficiency when detecting multiple ink cartridges in sequence.

[0098] Alternatively, see Figure 3 As shown, the ink discharge structure 12 includes a recessed portion 121 and a through hole 122. The recessed portion 121 is recessed in the printing area 11. Figure 4 As shown, the through hole 122 includes an inlet 122a and an outlet 122b that are connected to each other. The inlet 122a is connected to the recessed portion 121. In this arrangement, the discharged waste ink first enters the recessed portion 121, where it gathers and then enters the through hole 122 through the inlet 122a. The waste ink is then discharged through the outlet 122b into another container for collecting waste ink.

[0099] The shape of the recessed portion 121 includes a rectangle or a rectangle with rounded corners. The area of ​​the recessed portion 121 is generally larger than the area of ​​the bottom of the ink cartridge, so that the recessed portion 121 can collect waste ink discharged from all types of ink cartridges.

[0100] Alternatively, see Figure 4 As shown, the recessed portion 121 has a bottom wall, and the inlet 122a is provided on the bottom wall of the recessed portion 121. Figure 3 As shown, the bottom wall of the recessed portion 121 is further provided with a first confluence groove 121a, which is connected to the inlet 122a. The extension direction of the first confluence groove 121a (parallel to the direction Y) is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the printing paper tape (parallel to the direction X). The extension direction of the first confluence groove 121a is also parallel to the direction of installation of the ink cartridge (parallel to the direction Y). The first confluence groove 121a is used to quickly converge waste ink discharged from the ink cartridge nozzle, so that the waste ink flows quickly through the first confluence groove 121a to the inlet 122a. Therefore, the structural arrangement of this embodiment can improve ink discharge efficiency.

[0101] Alternatively, see Figure 4 As shown, the recessed portion 121 has a bottom wall, and the inlet 122a is provided on the bottom wall of the recessed portion 121. Figure 3 As shown, the bottom wall of recessed portion 121 is further provided with a second confluence groove 121b, which communicates with inlet 122a. Second confluence groove 121b extends parallel to the direction of movement of the printing paper tape (parallel to direction X) and perpendicular to the direction of installation of the ink cartridge (parallel to direction Y). Second confluence groove 121b is used to quickly converge waste ink discharged from the ink cartridge nozzle, allowing the waste ink to flow quickly through second confluence groove 121b to inlet 122a. Therefore, the structural arrangement of this embodiment can improve ink discharge efficiency.

[0102] Alternatively, see Figure 3 As shown, the bottom wall of the recessed portion 121 is provided with a first confluence groove 121a and a second confluence groove 121b, and the first confluence groove 121a and the second confluence groove 121b intersect. Figure 4 The inlet 122a is shown as being located at Figure 3 At the intersection of the first confluence groove 121a and the second confluence groove 121b shown, the structural arrangement of this embodiment has the advantage of higher ink discharge efficiency.

[0103] Alternatively, see Figure 4 As shown, the ink cartridge detection device 10 further includes a waste ink reservoir 4, which is mounted on the ink cartridge body 1 and located below the printing area 11. The waste ink reservoir 4 is provided with an ink inlet 41 and an ink receiving chamber 42, which are interconnected. The ink inlet 41 is in communication with the ink discharge structure 12. In this arrangement, the ink receiving chamber 42 can be used to temporarily store waste ink discharged by the ink discharge structure 12, thereby preventing the waste ink from accumulating in the ink discharge structure 12 and reducing the possibility of waste ink contaminating the printing area 11.

[0104] The machine body 1 may be provided with a receiving chamber 13 located below the printing area 11 , and the receiving chamber 13 may receive the waste ink tank 4 .

[0105] Alternatively, see Figure 4 As shown, the waste ink bin 4 is also provided with an ink outlet 43, and the ink cartridge detection device 10 may further include an ink discharge pipe (not shown in the figure), and the ink outlet 43 is connected to the ink discharge pipe. Under this arrangement, the waste ink in the waste ink bin 4 can also be discharged in sequence through the ink outlet 43 and the ink discharge pipe to a container for recovering waste ink outside the ink cartridge detection device 10, so as to avoid a large amount of waste ink accumulating in the waste ink bin 4 and the ink discharge structure 12, thereby reducing the possibility of waste ink contaminating the printing area 11.

[0106] In other embodiments (not shown in the figures), the through hole of the ink discharge structure may be directly connected to the ink discharge pipe, thereby omitting the waste ink tank.

[0107] In other embodiments (not shown), the waste ink reservoir may not be provided with an ink outlet. If a large amount of waste ink accumulates in the waste ink reservoir, the user can remove the waste ink reservoir from the machine body and pour out the ink therein. Furthermore, if the waste ink reservoir of the ink cartridge detection device is not provided with an ink outlet, the ink cartridge detection device is suitable for use in situations where a container for waste ink recovery is unavailable under the current detection environment.

[0108] In other embodiments (not shown), the waste ink reservoir may also include a first control valve disposed at the ink outlet, the first control valve being configured to control whether the ink outlet is in a flowing state or a closed state. When the ink outlet is in a flowing state, waste ink can be discharged through the ink outlet and the ink discharge tube to a waste ink recovery container. When the ink outlet is closed, waste ink must be temporarily stored in the waste ink reservoir. Therefore, the ink cartridge inspection device of this embodiment is also applicable to situations where a waste ink recovery container is unavailable under the current inspection environment.

[0109] In other embodiments (not shown), the waste ink reservoir may also include a second control valve located at the ink inlet, configured to control whether the ink inlet is in a flowing or closed state. When the ink inlet is in a flowing state, waste ink can enter the waste ink reservoir through the ink drainage structure. When the ink inlet is closed, waste ink temporarily accumulated in the waste ink reservoir is less likely to flow back into the ink drainage structure and the printing area, thereby preventing waste ink contamination of the printing area. Therefore, the ink cartridge testing device of this embodiment is also suitable for use in environments where a waste ink recovery container is unavailable.

[0110] Alternatively, see Figure 5 As shown, the paper feeding module 3 includes a first driving member 31 and a driving wheel 32. The first driving member 31 is installed on the body 1. The driving shaft (not marked in the figure) of the first driving member 31 is connected to the driving wheel 32. The first driving member 31 drives the printing paper tape (not shown in the figure) to move through the driving wheel 32. For details, please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the driving wheel 32 can drive the printing paper belt (not shown) along the direction X as shown in FIG. Figure 3 The paper feed side 111 of the printing area 11 is shown moving toward the paper discharge side 112 of the printing area 11, so that the printing paper tape is ejected ink by the ink cartridge located above the printing area 11 as it passes through the printing area 11. Of course, the driving wheel 32 can also drive the printing paper tape to move from the paper discharge side 112 in a direction opposite to the direction X toward the paper feed side 111, so that the printing paper tape does not cover the printing area 11, thereby allowing the ink cartridge located above the printing area 11 to eject waste ink toward the ink discharge structure 12.

[0111] The first driving member 31 may be a motor that drives the driving wheel 32 to rotate about a direction Y. The driving shaft of the first driving member 31 may be directly connected to the driving wheel 32, or the driving shaft of the first driving member 31 may be indirectly connected to the driving wheel 32 via a transmission member (not shown), which may be a belt, a chain, or a gear.

[0112] Optionally, the paper feeding module 3 includes at least two driving wheels 32, such as Figure 6 The driving wheel 32 is shown to be located on the paper feed side 111. Figure 7 The drive wheel 32 is shown on the paper exit side 112. In this setting, as Figure 6 The driving wheel 32 shown applies driving force to the printing paper tape at the paper feeding side 111. Figure 7 The driving wheel 32 shown applies driving force to the printing paper tape at the paper output side 112 so that the portion of the printing paper tape located in the printing area 11 is in a tensioned state, so that the portion of the printing paper tape located in the printing area 11 can be printed by the ink cartridge to produce an imprint that meets the detection conditions.

[0113] Among them, the number of first driving members 31 can be one or two. If the number of first driving members 31 is one, the first driving member 31 can use the transmission member to simultaneously drive two driving wheels 32; if the number of first driving members 31 is two, one first driving member 31 is used to drive the driving wheel 32 located on the paper feed side 111, and the other first driving member 31 is used to drive the driving wheel 32 located on the paper discharge side 112.

[0114] Alternatively, see Figure 8 As shown, the shape of the driving wheel 32 located on the paper output side 112 includes a dumbbell shape or a spindle shape. Under this setting, the driving wheel 32 located on the paper output side 112 will not contact the print on the printing paper tape, so as to reduce the possibility that the print to be detected will be blurred. In addition, this setting also reduces the possibility that the driving wheel 32 located on the paper output side 112 transfers the print to other parts of the printing paper tape, thereby causing other prints to be detected to be blurred. Furthermore, this setting also reduces the possibility that the driving wheel 32 located on the paper output side 112 is stained by the print.

[0115] Alternatively, see Figure 6-Figure 7As shown, the paper feed module 3 further includes a movable member 33 and a pressure roller 34. The movable member 33 is movably connected to the body 1 and is rotationally connected to the pressure roller 34. The movable member 33 can move relative to the body 1 to a first position or a second position. In the first position, the pressure roller 34 is used to press the printing paper tape against the drive wheel 32, so that the drive wheel 32 can reliably drive the printing paper tape to move in a direction parallel to the direction X. In the second position, the pressure roller 34 is away from the drive wheel 32, and the user can remove the printing paper tape from between the pressure roller 34 and the drive wheel 32, or the user can place the printing paper tape between the pressure roller 34 and the drive wheel 32.

[0116] Please refer to Figures 6 and 7 As shown, the pressure wheel 34 can be above the driving wheel 32, so that the gravity of the pressure wheel 34 can be used to make the movable part 33 located in the first position, so that the pressure wheel 34 presses the printing paper tape against the driving wheel 32.

[0117] In other embodiments (not shown in the figures), the pressure wheel may be below the driving wheel, but it is necessary to utilize external forces from other structural parts (such as the elastic force of a spring or the supporting force of the machine body) to position the movable part in the first position, so that the pressure wheel presses the printing paper tape below the driving wheel.

[0118] In addition, the movable member 33 may include a swinging member. Specifically, the movable member 33 includes a first rotating connection portion 331 and a second rotating connection portion 332 that are offset from each other. The first rotating connection portion 331 is rotationally connected to the machine body 1, and the second rotating connection portion 332 is rotationally connected to the paper pressing wheel 34. In this configuration, the movable member 33 moves between the first position and the second position in a swinging manner, and the swinging movement causes the paper pressing wheel 34 to move closer to or further away from the drive wheel 32.

[0119] In other embodiments (not shown in the figures), the movable member may include a sliding member, which can slide relative to the machine body, so that the paper pressing wheel moves closer to the driving wheel or away from the driving wheel by sliding.

[0120] Alternatively, see Figure 8 As shown, the shape of the pressure roller 34 located on the paper exit side 112 includes a dumbbell shape or a spindle shape. In this configuration, the pressure roller 34 located on the paper exit side 112 does not contact the print on the printing paper tape, thereby reducing the possibility of blurring the print to be detected. This configuration also reduces the possibility that the pressure roller 34 located on the paper exit side 112 will transfer the print to other parts of the printing paper tape, thereby blurring other prints to be detected. Furthermore, this configuration also reduces the possibility that the pressure roller 34 located on the paper exit side 112 will be contaminated by the print.

[0121] Optionally, an opening (not labeled) is provided at the top of the housing 1, communicating with the accommodating chamber 13 of the housing 1. A drive wheel 32 is disposed through the opening, with the top of the drive wheel 32 protruding relative to the opening and positioned above the top of the housing 1. The top of the drive wheel 32 is used to drive the printing tape. The portion of the drive wheel 32 that connects to the first drive member 31 is located within the accommodating chamber 13, and the first drive member 31 is also located within the accommodating chamber 13.

[0122] Alternatively, see Figure 9 As shown, the ink cartridge detection device 10 further includes a protective cover 5. The protective cover 5 can be placed on Figures 6 and 7 The paper pressing wheel 34 and the driving wheel 32 are shown in this configuration. In this configuration, the protective cover 5 can reduce the possibility that the user's hands or hair will be caught between the paper pressing wheel 34 and the driving wheel 32. Therefore, the ink cartridge detection device 10 of this embodiment has a higher level of safety.

[0123] In other embodiments (not shown in the figures), the ink cartridge detection device may not include movable parts and paper pressure wheels, and the driving wheel as a whole may be located above the top of the body, and the driving wheel may press the printing paper tape against the top surface of the body, and then the driving wheel may drive the printing paper tape along the surface of the body through the printing area.

[0124] Alternatively, see Figure 9 As shown, the ink cartridge detection device 10 further includes a paper cutting module 6 , which is installed on the machine body 1 .

[0125] The paper cutting module 6 is located on the paper outlet side 112. After the printing paper tape forms a print of a set length, the paper cutting module 6 can be used to cut off the part of the printing paper tape with the print formed and the part without the print formed, so that the paper feeding module 3 can withdraw the part without the print formed from the printing area 11, so that the ink discharge structure 12 located in the printing area 11 is not covered by the printing paper tape, thereby facilitating the next ink cartridge to be tested to discharge waste ink to the ink discharge structure 12.

[0126] The paper cutting module 6 may include a cutter (not marked in the figure), which can move up and down in a direction parallel to the Z direction.

[0127] In addition, the driving wheel 32 located at the paper exit side 112 may be located between the paper cutting module 6 and the printing area 11 .

[0128] In other embodiments (not shown in the figures), the ink cartridge detection device may not include a paper cutting module, and the user may directly manually disconnect the printing paper tape or use other cutting tools to cut the printing paper tape.

[0129] Optionally, the ink cartridge detection device 10 of the embodiment of the present application includes an interface module (not shown), which is mounted on the body 1 and is used for data connection with an external control device. The external control device can control the operation of the ink cartridge detection device 10 through the interface module, and the external control device includes a human-computer interaction unit (e.g., a display screen, buttons, etc.).

[0130] The ink cartridge detection device of the prior art has a built-in control module (hardware) and a human-computer interaction module (hardware), which makes the ink cartridge detection device of the prior art heavier and larger in size. Compared with the prior art, the ink cartridge detection device 10 of the embodiment of the present application may not be provided with a human-computer interaction module and may not be provided with a complete control module. The ink cartridge detection device 10 of the embodiment of the present application may even not have a control module. Under this setting, the weight and volume of the ink cartridge detection device 10 of the embodiment of the present application are relatively small. Therefore, the ink cartridge detection device 10 of the embodiment of the present application has the advantage of being portable, which makes it convenient for users to carry the ink cartridge detection device 10 on any means of transportation to an environment where ink cartridges need to be tested.

[0131] Among them, the external control device may include a computer, a control machine or a server, etc., so the ink cartridge detection device 10 of the embodiment of the present application has strong scalability.

[0132] In addition, the interface module may include Figure 10 As shown, a control interface 81 is installed on the back of the body 1, and the control interface 81 is used for data connection with an external control device.

[0133] Furthermore, the ink cartridge detection device 10 of the embodiment of the present application may further include a power supply module (not shown in the figure), the power supply module includes Figure 10 As shown, a power interface 82 is installed on the back of the body 1. The power interface 82 is used to electrically connect to an external circuit so that the ink cartridge detection device 10 can obtain electrical energy.

[0134] Furthermore, since the printing area 11 is located at the top of the body 1, this setting makes it easy for the user to observe the waste ink discharge process and the ink jetting process at close range; accordingly, the clamp module 2 is also located at the top of the body 1. This setting makes it easy for the user to install the ink cartridge on the clamp module 2 and to remove the ink cartridge from the clamp module 2. The user's operation intensity is low and the user's experience is better.

[0135] Alternatively, see Figure 11 As shown, the machine body 1 is provided with a discharge port 14 .

[0136] The accommodating chamber 13 communicates with the exterior of the machine body 1 via a discharge port 14. The accommodating chamber 13 is used to accommodate a roll of printing paper tape (not shown), and the discharge port 14 is used to pass the printing paper tape through. The user can first manually rotate the roll of printing paper tape to release the free end of the printing paper tape. The user then passes the free end of the printing paper tape from the accommodating chamber 13 through the discharge port 14, allowing it to migrate to the exterior of the machine body 1. The user then passes the free end of the printing paper tape over the drive wheel 32 located on the paper feed side 111, as described above. The user then passes the free end of the printing paper tape through the print area 11, and again passes the drive wheel 32 located on the paper discharge side 112, as described above. After this, the paper feed module 3 automatically rotates the roll of printing paper tape and automatically releases the printing paper tape, allowing the printing paper tape to automatically move from the accommodating chamber 13 through the discharge port 14 to the print area 11.

[0137] Alternatively, see Figure 12 As shown, the paper feeding module 3 includes a second driving member (not marked in the figure) and a winding wheel 38. The second driving member and the winding wheel 38 are both located in the accommodating cavity 13. The second driving member is installed on the body 1. The driving shaft of the second driving member is connected to the winding wheel 38. The winding wheel 38 is used to install the rolled printing paper tape. The second driving member can drive the winding wheel 38 to rotate to release the printing paper tape, or rewind the printing paper tape.

[0138] The second driving member can cooperate with the first driving member 31 so that the winding wheel 38 and the driving wheel 32 can drive the printing paper tape synchronously.

[0139] Furthermore, because the take-up wheel 38 is located within the accommodating chamber 13, the roll of printing paper tape can also be located within the accommodating chamber 13. Even when the ink cartridge detection device 10 is not being used to detect ink cartridges, the accommodating chamber 13 can temporarily store the roll of printing paper tape. When a user carries the ink cartridge detection device 10, the roll of printing paper tape can be carried along with the device, eliminating the need for additional packaging space. This provides a better user experience in portability.

[0140] Alternatively, see Figure 12 As shown, the paper feeding module 3 includes a swinging member 36 and a tensioning wheel 37, both of which are located in the accommodating cavity 13, and the swinging member 36 includes a staggered third rotating connection part 361 and a fourth rotating connection part 362, the third rotating connection part 361 is rotatably connected to the body 1, and the fourth rotating connection part 362 is rotatably connected to the tensioning wheel 37, and the fourth rotating connection part 362 and the tensioning wheel 37 are both located below the third rotating connection part 361, and the tensioning wheel 37 is used to press the top of the printing paper tape.

[0141] As the roll of printing paper tape gradually decreases in diameter during its release, the trajectory of the released printing paper tape also changes. Alternatively, the inclination angle of the released printing paper tape relative to the machine body 1 changes, and the tension of the released printing paper tape also changes. Therefore, it is necessary to utilize the gravity of the tensioning wheel 37 to press against the top of the printing paper tape to maintain a tensioned state. Because the swinging member 36 can swing relative to the machine body 1, the position of the tensioning wheel 37 can also change with the inclination angle of the printing paper tape, maintaining a suitable tensioned state for the printing paper tape, thereby preventing the printing paper tape from breaking due to excessive tension.

[0142] Alternatively, see Figure 12 As shown, the paper feed module 3 also includes a first guide wheel 35 and a second guide wheel 35a, both of which are rotatably connected to the body 1. The first guide wheel 35 and the second guide wheel 35a are used to guide the movement of the printing paper tape and provide appropriate tension. The printing paper tape released from the roll of printing paper tape can pass through the second guide wheel 35a and the first guide wheel 35 in sequence.

[0143] Please refer to Figure 13 As shown, the first guide wheel 35 includes a rim 351, a first annular stopper 352, and a second annular stopper 353. The first annular stopper 352 and the second annular stopper 353 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the first guide wheel 35 (parallel to direction Y). The rim 351 is located between the first annular stopper 352 and the second annular stopper 353. The rim 351 is configured to abut the surface of the printing paper tape, the first annular stopper 352 is configured to abut one edge of the printing paper tape, and the second annular stopper 353 is configured to abut the other edge of the printing paper tape. With this configuration, the first guide wheel 35 can limit the movement of the printing paper tape in a direction parallel to direction Y.

[0144] Please refer to Figure 11 As shown, the first guide wheel 35 is disposed at the discharge port 14 .

[0145] In addition, please refer to Figure 12 As shown, the second guide wheel 35a is arranged in the accommodating cavity 13, and the structure of the second guide wheel 35a is the same as that of the first guide wheel 35. The second guide wheel 35a is also used to limit the movement of the printing paper tape along the direction parallel to the direction Y, which will not be repeated here.

[0146] As can be seen from the above content, please refer to Figure 14 As shown, the printing paper tape 20 ( Figure 14The paper (shown as bold black lines in the figure) will sequentially pass through the tensioning wheel 37, the second guide wheel 35a, the first guide wheel 35, the driving wheel 32 and the pinch roller 34 on the paper feed side 111, the printing area 11, and the driving wheel 32 and the pinch roller 34 on the paper discharge side 112.

[0147] Furthermore, since the winding wheel 38, the tensioning wheel 37, and the second guide wheel 35a are located in the accommodating chamber 13, the first guide wheel 35 is at the discharge port 14, and part of the structure of the driving wheel 32 is in the accommodating chamber 13, under this setting, the structural compactness between most of the structures of the paper feeding module 3 and the body 1 is relatively high, which makes the volume of the ink cartridge detection device 10 smaller and the ink cartridge detection device 10 has the advantage of portability.

[0148] Alternatively, see Figure 9 As shown, the ink cartridge detection device 10 includes a guide member 7, which is installed on the top of the body 1. Figure 15 As shown, the guide member 7 includes a guide groove 71, which is used to slide with the bottom of the ink cartridge and guide the ink cartridge into the fixture module 2.

[0149] The extending direction of the guide groove 71 is parallel to the Y direction.

[0150] Alternatively, see Figure 15 As shown, the bottom wall of the guide groove 71 is also recessed to provide an avoidance groove 72. When the ink cartridge is loaded into the fixture module 2 or removed from the fixture module 2, the avoidance groove 72 is used to avoid the ink cartridge nozzle to reduce the possibility of damage to the ink cartridge nozzle.

[0151] Alternatively, see Figure 15 As shown, the guide member 7 further includes a first limiting block 73 and a second limiting block 74 .

[0152] The first stopper 73 is located on the paper feed side 111 of the printing area 11, and the second stopper 74 is located on the paper discharge side 112 of the printing area 11. Both the first stopper 73 and the second stopper 74 are higher than the printing area 11. The first stopper 73 and the second stopper 74 are used to limit contact with the top surface of the printing paper tape in the printing area 11. In other words, the first stopper 73 and the second stopper 74 can limit the vibration of the printing paper tape in the printing area 11 along the direction Z, so that when the ink cartridge sprays ink onto the printing paper tape, an imprint that meets the detection conditions can be formed on the printing paper tape.

[0153] Alternatively, see Figure 16As shown, the fixture module 2 is detachably connected to the body 1. This allows users to replace fixture modules 2 of different specifications and types, allowing the ink cartridge detection device 10 to detect ink cartridges of different specifications and types. Furthermore, if a suitable fixture module is available in the testing environment, the user can carry only the portion of the ink cartridge detection device 10 excluding the fixture module 2 to the testing environment for ink cartridge testing. This configuration provides greater portability for the user.

[0154] Please refer to Figure 16 As shown, the clamp module 2 includes a clamping jaw mounting member 21, a first clamping jaw 22, a second clamping jaw 23, and a third clamping jaw 24. The clamping jaw mounting member 21 is detachably connected to the body 1, and the first clamping jaw 22, the second clamping jaw 23, and the third clamping jaw 24 are all mounted on the clamping jaw mounting member 21. The first clamping jaw 22, the second clamping jaw 23, and the third clamping jaw 24 are all used to clamp the ink cartridge.

[0155] In addition, the detachable connection between the clamp module 2 and the body 1 includes at least one of a threaded connection, a magnetic connection and a snap connection.

[0156] It should be noted that the body 1 described above is assembled from a plurality of structural parts with load-bearing functions.

[0157] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides another ink cartridge detection device, which includes an ink discharge control module and a paper feed module. The paper feed module is used to control the movement of the printing paper tape toward the printing area or to control the withdrawal of the printing paper tape from the printing area. The ink discharge control module is used to control the ink cartridge to spray ink toward the portion of the printing paper tape located in the printing area. Specifically, the ink discharge control module can first control the ink cartridge to discharge waste ink toward the printing paper tape located in the printing area. After discharging the waste ink, the paper feed module controls the printing paper tape to move relative to the printing area so that the blank portion of the printing paper tape moves to the printing area. The ink discharge control module then controls the ink cartridge to spray ink toward the printing paper tape, and the printing paper tape is sprayed with ink while moving, so as to form a print with a set length size for detection on the printing paper tape.

[0158] Therefore, the ink cartridge detection device of the embodiment of the present application may not be provided with an ink discharge structure located in the printing area.

[0159] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Various modifications and variations are possible for those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. An ink cartridge detection device for detecting ink cartridges, characterized in that: The ink cartridge detection device comprises: The machine body is provided with a printing area, and the printing area is located above the machine body; a clamp module, mounted on the machine body, for clamping the ink cartridge, with at least a portion of the structure of the clamp module being above the printing area; An interface module is installed on the body and is used for data connection with an external control device.

2. The ink cartridge detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine body is provided with a receiving cavity and a discharge port, the receiving cavity is located below the printing area, the receiving cavity is communicated with the outside of the machine body through the discharge port, the receiving cavity is used to receive the printing paper tape, and the discharge port is used to be passed through by the printing paper tape; The ink cartridge detection device further includes a paper feeding module, which is mounted on the machine body and configured to drive the printing paper tape to move from the accommodating chamber to the printing area through the discharge port.

3. The ink cartridge detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The paper feeding module includes a first driving member and a driving wheel. The first driving member is installed on the machine body. The driving shaft of the first driving member is connected to the driving wheel. The first driving member is used to drive the printing paper tape to move between the paper feed side of the printing area and the paper discharge side of the printing area through the driving wheel.

4. The ink cartridge detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The paper feeding module includes at least two driving wheels, one of which is located on the paper feeding side of the printing area, and the other driving wheel is located on the paper discharging side of the printing area; The driving wheel located at the paper exit side of the printing area has a shape including a dumbbell shape or a spindle shape.

5. The ink cartridge detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The paper feeding module further includes a movable member and a paper pressing wheel, wherein the movable member is movably connected to the machine body, and the movable member is rotationally connected to the paper pressing wheel; The movable part can move to a first position or a second position relative to the body. In the first position, the pressure wheel is used to press the printing paper tape against the driving wheel. In the second position, the pressure wheel is away from the driving wheel.

6. The ink cartridge detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ink cartridge detection device further comprises a protective cover, which is arranged to cover the paper pressing wheel and the driving wheel.

7. The ink cartridge detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The paper feeding module further includes a tensioning assembly located in the accommodating cavity, the tensioning assembly including a swinging member and a tensioning wheel, the swinging member including a third rotating connection portion and a fourth rotating connection portion, the third rotating connection portion being rotatably connected to the machine body, and the fourth rotating connection portion being rotatably connected to the tensioning wheel; The fourth rotating connection part and the tensioning wheel are both located below the third rotating connection part, and the tensioning wheel is used to press the top of the printing paper tape.

8. The ink cartridge detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The paper feeding module further includes a first guide wheel, the first guide wheel is rotatably connected to the body, and the first guide wheel is arranged at the discharge port; The first guide wheel includes a rim, a first annular limiting portion and a second annular limiting portion, the first annular limiting portion and the second annular limiting portion are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the first guide wheel, the rim is located between the first annular limiting portion and the second annular limiting portion, the rim is used to abut against the surface of the printing paper tape, the first annular limiting portion is used to abut against one edge of the printing paper tape, and the second annular limiting portion is used to abut against the other edge of the printing paper tape.

9. The ink cartridge detection device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The ink cartridge detection device further includes a guide member, the guide member being mounted on the top of the body, the guide member including a guide groove, the guide groove being adapted to slide with the bottom of the ink cartridge, the guide groove being adapted to guide the ink cartridge into the fixture module; The bottom wall of the guide groove is further recessed to form an escape groove, and the escape groove is used to avoid the nozzle of the ink cartridge.

10. The ink cartridge detection device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The guide member further includes a first limit block and a second limit block, wherein the first limit block is located at the paper feed side of the printing area, and the second limit block is located at the paper discharge side of the printing area; The first limiting block and the second limiting block are both higher than the printing area, and are used for limiting and abutting against the top surface of the printing paper tape located in the printing area.

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