Ink cartridge connecting frame of food printer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a food printer ink box connecting frame which comprises a first connecting plate which is integrally formed, and the first connecting plate is provided with a first connecting hole used for being connected with an ink box support and a second connecting hole used for being connected with an ink box driving mechanism. For ink boxes of different specifications, the applicant specially designs corresponding ink box supports, and the ink boxes are detachably assembled with the corresponding ink box supports to form independent ink box modules. As a general part, the ink box connecting frame can meet the requirements of ink boxes of various specifications researched and developed by the applicant. According to the ink box connecting frame, ink box modules of different specifications can be connected with the same ink box driving mechanism through the connecting frame, universality is high, assembling is convenient, and cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of food printing equipment, specifically relating to a food printer ink cartridge connector. Background Technology

[0002] In existing food printers, the ink cartridges are directly connected to the drive mechanism, requiring different drive mechanism connectors to be designed for different cartridge sizes. If a different cartridge needs to be replaced, the corresponding drive mechanism connector also needs to be replaced, resulting in poor versatility and cumbersome operation. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a food printer ink cartridge connector to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following solution:

[0005] A food printer ink cartridge connector includes an integrally formed first connecting plate, on which a first connecting hole for connecting an ink cartridge holder and a second connecting hole for connecting an ink cartridge drive mechanism are provided.

[0006] For ink cartridges of different specifications, the applicant has specially designed corresponding ink cartridge brackets. The detachable ink cartridges and the corresponding ink cartridge brackets are assembled to form independent ink cartridge modules.

[0007] This cartridge connector is a universal component that can meet the needs of various different specifications of cartridges developed by the applicant.

[0008] The cartridge connector described in this application enables cartridge modules of different specifications to be connected to the same cartridge drive mechanism via the connector, which is highly versatile, easy to assemble, and cost-effective.

[0009] In a further improvement, the left and right ends of the first connecting plate extend outward to form two first connecting ears, and a second connecting hole is opened on each connecting ear.

[0010] During assembly, the first connecting plate is located between the ink cartridge holder and the ink cartridge drive mechanism. When viewed along the direction perpendicular to the first connecting plate, neither of the two first connecting ears is obstructed by the ink cartridge holder or the ink cartridge drive mechanism. At the same time, a second connecting ear is provided at the corresponding position on the ink cartridge drive mechanism. By connecting the first connecting ear and the corresponding second connecting ear into one unit, the purpose of connecting the ink cartridge and the drive mechanism is achieved.

[0011] The design of extending the first connecting lugs to both sides of the first connecting plate is intended to provide assembly space and facilitate assembly.

[0012] In a further improvement, the second connecting hole is a threaded hole, through which the first connecting plate and the ink cartridge drive mechanism are connected by screws.

[0013] The threaded connection is easy to assemble, and there is an elastic washer and a retaining spring between the first and second connecting ears. After locking, the screws will not loosen during printer operation, and the connection is secure.

[0014] Further improvements include the first connection hole being two optical holes. By inserting the nylon rivets connected to the ink cartridge bracket into the optical holes, the ink cartridge and the first connection plate can be detachably connected.

[0015] Two optical holes are also provided at the corresponding positions of the ink cartridge drive mechanism. Nylon rivets are installed on the ink cartridge module. By inserting these rivets into the corresponding optical holes, the ink cartridge module, connecting bracket, and ink cartridge drive mechanism are connected as a whole. Because nylon rivets have a certain degree of elasticity, once inserted into the optical holes, the restoring force of the nylon rivets will naturally tighten, thus connecting the three components. It is detachable; simply press the nylon rivets from the opposite direction to remove the ink cartridge module from the connecting bracket.

[0016] In a further improvement, the lower end of the first connecting plate is folded away from the ink cartridge to form a second connecting plate. The second connecting plate has a threaded hole, in which a T-shaped screw for connecting the ink cartridge drive mechanism is inserted.

[0017] Correspondingly, a slot is provided at the corresponding position of the ink cartridge drive mechanism. The width of the slot is greater than the diameter of the vertical rod of the T-screw but smaller than the upper cap of the T-screw. During assembly, the T-screw is engaged in the slot and screwed into the threaded hole of the second connecting plate, thus connecting the ink cartridge module, the connecting bracket, and the ink cartridge drive mechanism into one unit, further achieving a stable assembly.

[0018] As a further improvement, a positioning block is provided on the side of the first connecting plate away from the ink cartridge.

[0019] During assembly, the positioning block is located between the ink cartridge bracket and the first connecting plate, and abuts against the ink cartridge bracket. The surface of the positioning block near the ink cartridge is a vertical surface, which ensures that the ink cartridge is in a vertical state and prevents the ink cartridge from shifting and affecting printing accuracy.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. This cartridge connector, as a universal component, can meet the needs of various cartridge specifications developed by the applicant. Through the cartridge connector described in this application, cartridge modules of different specifications can be connected to the same cartridge drive mechanism via the connector, offering strong versatility, convenient assembly, and cost savings.

[0022] 2. The design of extending the first connecting ear to both sides of the first connecting plate is to leave room for assembly and facilitate assembly.

[0023] 3. By setting a positioning block, during assembly, the positioning block is located between the ink cartridge bracket and the first connecting plate and abuts against the ink cartridge bracket. The surface of the positioning block near the ink cartridge is a vertical surface, which ensures that the ink cartridge is in a vertical state and prevents the ink cartridge from shifting and affecting the printing accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 It is a food printer ink cartridge connector;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ink cartridge module in Example 1;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ink cartridge module in Example 2;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ink cartridge module in Example 3. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, the food printer ink cartridge connector includes an integrally formed first connecting plate 1. The first connecting plate 1 has a first connecting hole 11 for connecting an ink cartridge bracket and a second connecting hole 12 for connecting an ink cartridge drive mechanism.

[0030] For ink cartridges of different specifications, the applicant has specially designed corresponding ink cartridge brackets. The detachable ink cartridges and the corresponding ink cartridge brackets are assembled to form independent ink cartridge modules.

[0031] The cartridge connector described in this application enables cartridge modules of different specifications to be connected to the same cartridge drive mechanism via the connector, which is highly versatile, easy to assemble, and cost-effective.

[0032] In this embodiment, the left and right ends of the first connecting plate 1 extend outward to form two first connecting ears 13, and a second connecting hole 12 is opened on each connecting ear.

[0033] During assembly, the first connecting plate is located between the ink cartridge holder and the ink cartridge drive mechanism. When viewed along the direction perpendicular to the first connecting plate, neither of the two first connecting ears is obstructed by the ink cartridge holder or the ink cartridge drive mechanism. At the same time, a second connecting ear is provided at the corresponding position on the ink cartridge drive mechanism. By connecting the first connecting ear and the corresponding second connecting ear into one unit, the purpose of connecting the ink cartridge and the drive mechanism is achieved.

[0034] The design of extending the first connecting lugs to both sides of the first connecting plate is intended to provide assembly space and facilitate assembly.

[0035] In this embodiment, the second connecting hole is a threaded hole, and the first connecting plate and the ink cartridge drive mechanism are connected by screws.

[0036] The threaded connection is easy to assemble, and there is an elastic washer and a retaining spring between the first and second connecting ears. After locking, the screws will not loosen during printer operation, and the connection is secure.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first connection hole 11 shown is two optical holes. By inserting the nylon rivets connected to the ink cartridge bracket into the optical holes, the ink cartridge and the first connection plate can be detachably connected.

[0038] Two optical holes are also provided at the corresponding positions of the ink cartridge drive mechanism. Nylon rivets are installed on the ink cartridge module. By inserting these rivets into the corresponding optical holes, the ink cartridge module, connecting bracket, and ink cartridge drive mechanism are connected as a whole. Because nylon rivets have a certain degree of elasticity, once inserted into the optical holes, the restoring force of the nylon rivets will naturally tighten, thus connecting the three components. It is detachable; simply press the nylon rivets from the opposite direction to remove the ink cartridge module from the connecting bracket.

[0039] In this embodiment, the lower end of the first connecting plate 1 is folded away from the ink cartridge to form a second connecting plate 14. The second connecting plate has a threaded hole 15, and a T-shaped screw for connecting the ink cartridge drive mechanism is inserted into the threaded hole.

[0040] Correspondingly, a slot is provided at the corresponding position of the ink cartridge drive mechanism. The width of the slot is greater than the diameter of the vertical rod of the T-screw but smaller than the upper cap of the T-screw. During assembly, the T-screw is engaged in the slot and screwed into the threaded hole of the second connecting plate, thus connecting the ink cartridge module, the connecting bracket, and the ink cartridge drive mechanism into one unit, further achieving a stable assembly.

[0041] In this embodiment, a positioning block 16 is provided on the side of the first connecting plate away from the ink cartridge.

[0042] During assembly, the positioning block is located between the ink cartridge bracket and the first connecting plate, and abuts against the ink cartridge bracket. The surface of the positioning block near the ink cartridge is a vertical surface, which ensures that the ink cartridge is in a vertical state and prevents the ink cartridge from shifting and affecting printing accuracy. Example 1:

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the ink cartridge is a high-precision ink cartridge 101 developed by the applicant, and the ink cartridge bracket is 200. The ink cartridge and ink cartridge bracket 200 are assembled to form an ink cartridge module. The ink cartridge module is equipped with two nylon rivets 18. These nylon rivets are inserted into corresponding optical holes to connect the ink cartridge module, the connecting frame, and the ink cartridge drive mechanism into one unit. Because the nylon rivets have a certain degree of elasticity, once inserted into the optical hole, the restoring force of the nylon rivets will naturally tighten, thus connecting the three components. It is detachable; simply pressing the nylon rivets from the opposite direction allows the ink cartridge module to be removed from the connecting frame.

[0044] In this embodiment, the lower end of the first connecting plate 1 is folded away from the ink cartridge to form a second connecting plate 14. The second connecting plate has a threaded hole 15, and a T-shaped screw 17 for connecting the ink cartridge drive mechanism is inserted into the threaded hole. Example 2:

[0045] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the ink cartridge is a color ink cartridge 102 developed by the applicant, and the ink cartridge bracket is 200. The ink cartridge and the ink cartridge bracket 200 are assembled to form an ink cartridge module. The ink cartridge module is connected to the universal first connecting plate 1 by nylon rivets. Example 3:

[0046] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the ink cartridge is a low-precision ink cartridge 103 developed by the applicant, and the ink cartridge bracket is 200. The ink cartridge and the ink cartridge bracket 200 are assembled to form an ink cartridge module. The ink cartridge module is connected to the universal first connecting plate 1 by nylon rivets.

[0047] As can be seen from the above three embodiments, the ink cartridge connector described in this application is a universal component that can meet the needs of various ink cartridges of different specifications developed by the applicant. It has strong versatility and is easy to assemble.

[0048] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A food printer cartridge connector, characterized in that, It includes an integrally formed first connecting plate, which has a first connecting hole for connecting an ink cartridge holder and a second connecting hole for connecting an ink cartridge drive mechanism.

2. The food printer cartridge connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The left and right ends of the first connecting plate extend outward to form two first connecting ears, and a second connecting hole is opened on each first connecting ear.

3. The food printer cartridge connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second connection hole is a threaded hole, through which the first connection plate and the ink cartridge drive mechanism are connected by screws.

4. The food printer cartridge connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first connection hole shown is two optical holes. By inserting the nylon rivets connected to the ink cartridge bracket into the optical holes, the ink cartridge and the first connection plate can be detachably connected.

5. The food printer cartridge connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower end of the first connecting plate is folded away from the ink cartridge to form a second connecting plate. The second connecting plate has a threaded hole, in which a T-shaped screw for connecting the ink cartridge drive mechanism is inserted.

6. The food printer cartridge connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, A positioning block is provided on the side of the first connecting plate away from the ink cartridge.

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