Ink box remaining amount monitoring device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of allowance monitoring equipment, and discloses an ink box allowance monitoring device, which comprises an ink box main body, the interior of the ink box main body is hollow, the top end of the ink box main body is provided with an ink box top cover, one side of the ink box top cover is fixedly provided with a floating limiting groove, and the floating limiting groove is provided with a floating groove. The bottom end of the floating limiting groove penetrates through the ink box top cover and extends into the ink box body, a vertical floating rod is movably installed in the floating limiting groove, the bottom end of the vertical floating rod extends into the ink box body, and the ink box body, the ink box top cover, the floating limiting groove, the vertical floating rod, the floating plate and the graduated scale are arranged on the ink box body. The problems that an existing device using an ink box is usually difficult to accurately monitor the remaining amount of the ink box, ink is prone to being insufficient in the printing process, printing quality is reduced, colors are not uniform, a printing task is interrupted, working efficiency is affected, and ink is used up at the critical moment are effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ink cartridge remaining amount monitoring equipment, and more specifically to an ink cartridge remaining amount monitoring device. Background Art

[0002] Existing devices that use ink cartridges usually find it difficult to accurately monitor the remaining ink level in the cartridges, and are prone to running out of ink during the printing process, resulting in reduced print quality, uneven colors, interrupted printing tasks, and affected work efficiency, resulting in ink depletion at critical moments. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides an ink cartridge remaining level monitoring device to solve the problem in the above-mentioned background technology that the existing equipment using ink cartridges is usually difficult to accurately monitor the remaining level of the ink cartridges, and is prone to insufficient ink during the printing process, resulting in reduced print quality, uneven color, interruption of printing tasks, affecting work efficiency, and thus the problem of ink exhaustion at critical moments.

[0004] The utility model provides the following technical solution: it includes an ink cartridge main body, the interior of the ink cartridge main body is hollow, the top of the ink cartridge main body is provided with an ink cartridge top cover, a floating limit groove is fixedly installed on one side of the ink cartridge top cover, the bottom end of the floating limit groove passes through the ink cartridge top cover and extends to the interior of the ink cartridge main body, a vertical floating rod is movably installed inside the floating limit groove, the bottom end of the vertical floating rod extends to the interior of the ink cartridge main body, a floating plate is fixedly installed on the bottom end of the vertical floating rod, the top of the vertical floating rod extends to the outer surface of the ink cartridge top cover and the floating limit groove, a pointer is fixedly installed on the top of one side of the vertical floating rod, a scale is fixedly installed on the top of the ink cartridge top cover, scale lines are evenly opened on the scale, and the pointer of the vertical floating rod points to the scale lines on the scale. During use, the vertical floating rod contacts the ink through the floating plate. As the ink gradually consumes and the ink level drops, the floating plate follows the water level, driving the vertical floating rod downward. A pointer on top of the vertical floating rod slides along a graduated scale, indicating the current ink level. The user can observe the pointer's position to understand the remaining ink level. This structure uses simple mechanical movement to achieve real-time monitoring of the ink level, eliminating the need for complex electronic sensors. It is reliable and low-cost. This effectively solves the problem that existing ink cartridge-based devices often have difficulty accurately monitoring the ink level, making it prone to ink shortages during printing. This can lead to poor print quality, uneven colors, interrupted printing tasks, and reduced work efficiency, resulting in ink depletion at critical moments.

[0005] Furthermore, an alarm speaker is fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the ink cartridge cover, a push button is movably mounted on the top of the alarm speaker, and a push plate is fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the vertical floating rod, the push plate being located directly above the alarm speaker. During use, by providing the push button and push plate on the top of the ink cartridge cover, when the ink level is too low, the vertical floating rod will further descend, causing the push plate to contact and press the alarm speaker, thereby triggering the alarm system to remind the user to refill ink promptly.

[0006] Furthermore, a sealing gasket, primarily made of a soft silicone sheet, is fixedly mounted inside the ink cartridge cover. During use, installing the sealing gasket inside the ink cartridge cover enhances sealing, preventing air from entering and potentially causing ink evaporation or contamination. It also provides a cushioning effect, reducing the impact of vibration on the stability of the vertical floating rod and improving measurement accuracy.

[0007] Furthermore, fixed pulleys are movably mounted on both sides of the floating limit slot via a rotating shaft. Slide slots are provided on both sides of the vertical floating rod, and the fixed pulleys within the floating limit slot extend into the slide slots of the vertical floating rod. During operation, the fixed pulleys installed within the floating limit slot and the slide slots provided on both sides of the vertical floating rod provide greater stability during vertical movement, reducing the possibility of shaking or jamming. The fixed pulley design ensures a smoother movement path for the floating rod, thereby improving the accuracy of the pointer reading.

[0008] Furthermore, a support base is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the ink cartridge body, and four support feet are fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the support base via reinforcing ribs. The bottom end of each support foot is fixedly mounted with a shock-absorbing and anti-skid pad. During use, the support base is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the ink cartridge body, and the shock-absorbing and anti-skid pads are provided on the bottom of the support feet. This can enhance the stability of the entire ink cartridge, prevent the device from tipping over or sliding due to external forces or vibrations, and further ensure the reliable operation of the device.

[0009] Furthermore, the ink cartridge body and ink cartridge cover are primarily constructed of aluminum alloy, while the vertical floating rod and floating plate are primarily constructed of PVC plastic. Using aluminum alloy as the primary material for the ink cartridge body and ink cartridge cover enhances durability and corrosion resistance, particularly under long-term use or in harsh environments. The vertical floating rod and floating plate are constructed of PVC plastic, offering excellent chemical resistance and low cost, while ensuring a lightweight overall structure.

[0010] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are:

[0011] 1. The utility model uses an ink cartridge body, an ink cartridge top cover, a floating limit groove, a vertical floating rod, a floating plate, and a scale to effectively solve the problem that existing equipment using ink cartridges is usually difficult to accurately monitor the remaining amount of the ink cartridge, which easily leads to insufficient ink during the printing process, resulting in reduced print quality, uneven color, interruption of printing tasks, affecting work efficiency, and thus running out of ink at critical moments.

[0012] 2. The utility model uses an alarm speaker and a lower pressure plate. When in use, a press button and a press plate are set on the top of the ink cartridge top cover. When the ink level is too low, the vertical floating rod will further drop, causing the lower pressure plate to contact and press the alarm speaker, thereby triggering the alarm system to remind the user to add ink in time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a schematic front cross-sectional view of the structure of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a schematic front view of the structure of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a schematic top view of part of the structure of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 It is a schematic side view of part of the structure of the present invention.

[0017] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 100, ink cartridge body; 110, ink cartridge top cover; 111, floating limit groove; 112, vertical floating rod; 113, floating plate; 114, scale; 115, alarm speaker; 116, lower pressure plate; 117, sealing cushion; 118, supporting bottom plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the present invention. In addition, the forms of the various structures recorded in the following embodiments are merely examples. The ink cartridge remaining monitoring device involved in the present invention is not limited to the various structures recorded in the following embodiments. All other implementations obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Example 1:

[0019] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2The utility model provides an ink cartridge remaining amount monitoring device, including an ink cartridge body 100. The interior of the ink cartridge body 100 is hollow. The top of the ink cartridge body 100 is provided with an ink cartridge top cover 110. A floating limit groove 111 is fixedly installed on one side of the ink cartridge top cover 110. The bottom end of the floating limit groove 111 passes through the ink cartridge top cover 110 and extends to the interior of the ink cartridge body 100. A vertical floating rod 112 is movably installed in the floating limit groove 111. The bottom end extends to the interior of the ink cartridge body 100, and a floating plate 113 is fixedly installed on the bottom end of the vertical floating rod 112. The top of the vertical floating rod 112 extends to the outer surface of the ink cartridge top cover 110 and the floating limit groove 111. A pointer is fixedly installed on the top of one side of the vertical floating rod 112, and a scale 114 is fixedly installed on the top of the ink cartridge top cover 110. Scale lines are evenly distributed on the scale 114, and the pointer of the vertical floating rod 112 points to the scale lines of the scale 114.

[0020] An alarm speaker 115 is fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the ink cartridge top cover 110 , a push button is movably mounted on the top of the alarm speaker 115 , and a push plate 116 is fixedly mounted on the top of one side of the vertical floating rod 112 , and the push plate 116 is located directly above the alarm speaker 115 .

[0021] A circle of sealing gasket 117 is fixedly installed inside the ink cartridge top cover 110 , and the main body material of the sealing gasket 117 is a soft silicone plate.

[0022] Working principle: When in use, the vertical floating rod 112 contacts the ink through the floating plate 113. When the ink is gradually consumed and the ink level drops, the floating plate 113 follows the water level drop, driving the vertical floating rod 112 to move downward. The pointer on the top of the vertical floating rod 112 slides along the scale 114 to indicate the current ink remaining. The user can understand the remaining ink amount by observing the position of the pointer. This structure uses simple mechanical movement to achieve real-time monitoring of the ink remaining, without the need for complex electronic sensors. The structure is reliable and low-cost. Example 2:

[0023] Reference Figure 1 The difference between Example 2 and Example 1 is that fixed pulleys are installed on both sides of the floating limit groove 111 through a rotating shaft, and sliding grooves are opened on both sides of the vertical floating rod 112, and the fixed pulleys inside the floating limit groove 111 extend into the sliding grooves of the vertical floating rod 112.

[0024] A supporting base plate 118 is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the ink cartridge body 100 . Four supporting feet are fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the supporting base plate 118 via reinforcing ribs. Shock-absorbing and anti-skid pads are fixedly mounted on the bottom ends of the supporting feet.

[0025] The main material of the ink cartridge body 100 and the ink cartridge top cover 110 are both aluminum alloy metal, and the main material of the vertical floating rod 112 and the floating plate 113 are both PVC plastic plates.

[0026] Working Principle: The use of aluminum alloy as the main material for the ink cartridge body 100 and the ink cartridge top cover 110 can improve the durability and corrosion resistance of the device, especially under long-term use or in harsh environments. The vertical floating rod 112 and floating plate 113 are made of PVC plastic sheet, which has good chemical resistance and low cost characteristics, while ensuring the overall lightness of the structure.

[0027] Finally, a few points should be explained: In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, which can be mechanical connection or electrical connection, or internal communication between two components, or direct connection. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative position relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative position relationship may change.

Claims

1. An ink cartridge remaining amount monitoring device, comprising an ink cartridge body (100), characterized in that: The interior of the ink cartridge body (100) is hollow, and an ink cartridge top cover (110) is provided on the top of the ink cartridge body (100). A floating limit groove (111) is fixedly installed on one side of the ink cartridge top cover (110), and the bottom end of the floating limit groove (111) passes through the ink cartridge top cover (110) and extends to the interior of the ink cartridge body (100). A vertical floating rod (112) is movably installed inside the floating limit groove (111), and the bottom end of the vertical floating rod (112) extends to the interior of the ink cartridge body (100). The bottom end of the vertical floating rod (112) is fixedly mounted with a floating plate (113), the top end of the vertical floating rod (112) extends to the outer surface of the ink cartridge top cover (110) and the floating limit groove (111), a pointer is fixedly mounted on the top end of one side of the vertical floating rod (112), the top end of the ink cartridge top cover (110) is fixedly mounted with a scale (114), scale lines are evenly opened on the scale (114), and the pointer of the vertical floating rod (112) points to the scale lines of the scale (114).

2. The ink cartridge remaining amount monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An alarm speaker (115) is fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the ink cartridge top cover (110), a push button is movably mounted on the top of the alarm speaker (115), and a push plate (116) is fixedly mounted on the top of one side of the vertical floating rod (112), and the push plate (116) is located directly above the alarm speaker (115).

3. The ink cartridge remaining amount monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A circle of sealing pad (117) is fixedly installed inside the ink cartridge top cover (110), and the main body material of the sealing pad (117) is a soft silicone plate.

4. The ink cartridge remaining amount monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Fixed pulleys are movably mounted on both sides of the floating limit groove (111) via a rotating shaft, and sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the vertical floating rod (112). The fixed pulleys inside the floating limit groove (111) extend into the sliding grooves of the vertical floating rod (112).

5. The ink cartridge remaining amount monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A supporting base plate (118) is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the ink cartridge body (100), and four supporting feet are fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the supporting base plate (118) via reinforcing ribs, and a shock-absorbing and anti-skid pad is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of each of the supporting feet.

6. The ink cartridge remaining amount monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body material of the ink cartridge body (100) and the ink cartridge top cover (110) are both aluminum alloy metal, and the main body material of the vertical floating rod (112) and the floating plate (113) are both PVC plastic plates.

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