Handle-free ink box

By using a handle-less ink cartridge design, the high production cost and easy damage caused by handles are solved through the installation slot and limiting slot structure, and a convenient installation and disassembly process is achieved.

CN223618456UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02GUANGDONG AORUI SUPPLY CHAIN CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520120170.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-17
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing ink cartridges require a handle during installation and use, resulting in high production costs and easy damage, which affects the user experience.

Method used

Design a handle-less ink cartridge by setting a first mounting slot and a retaining slot inside the ink cartridge housing, using a spring sheet for limiting, and combining the limiting slot and fixing block to simplify the installation and disassembly process and eliminate the handle structure.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient installation and disassembly without a handle, reducing production costs and improving ease of use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a handle-free ink cartridge, which relates to the technical field of ink cartridges and comprises an ink cartridge box, an ink cartridge main body is arranged inside the ink cartridge box, a dustproof plate is arranged above the ink cartridge main body, a spring piece is arranged on the outer surface of the upper end of the dustproof plate, an ink storage bin is arranged below the ink cartridge main body, and the ink cartridge main body is provided with an ink outlet. A fixing groove and a dismounting groove are formed in the inner wall of the front end of the ink box body, two movable plug pins are symmetrically arranged on the inner walls of the two sides of the upper portion of a pull ring, reset springs are arranged in the two movable plug pins, a filter screen is arranged on the inner wall of a fixing plate, and filter paper is arranged above the filter screen. And a sponge liner is arranged above the fixed plate. According to the handle-free ink box, a worker can conveniently install the ink box body through the arranged ink box box, the ink box body is limited through the arranged spring piece and the arranged clamping groove, and the worker can conveniently assemble the ink box body and the dustproof plate through the arranged limiting groove and the arranged fixing block.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ink cartridge technology, and in particular to a handleless ink cartridge. Background Technology

[0002] Ink cartridges are components in printing equipment used to store ink and play a very important role in printers. An ink cartridge consists of the cartridge body and the ink reservoir. When the ink in the cartridge body is depleted, the cartridge body needs to be removed for replacement. Alternatively, if the printer will not be used for an extended period, the cartridge body should be removed to prevent ink deterioration and to protect the printer head.

[0003] Existing ink cartridges require a handle to be installed on their surface for easy disassembly. By pressing the other end of the handle, the positioning support block is lifted, allowing the ink cartridge to be removed. However, the handle is costly to produce and prone to damage during use, which negatively impacts the user experience. To address the shortcomings of existing technology, we propose a handle-less ink cartridge. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a handle-less ink cartridge, which can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A handleless ink cartridge includes an ink cartridge holder. The inner wall of the ink cartridge holder is symmetrically provided with a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove. A retaining groove is provided on the upper inner wall of the first and second mounting grooves. An ink cartridge body is disposed inside the first mounting groove. Multiple sets of ink suction holes are provided on the lower inner wall of both the first and second mounting grooves. A dustproof plate is disposed above the ink cartridge body. A spring sheet is provided on the upper outer surface of the dustproof plate. Multiple sets of limiting grooves are provided on the upper inner wall of the ink cartridge body. Multiple sets of fixing blocks are provided on the lower outer surface of the dustproof plate. A vent hole is provided on the middle inner wall of the spring sheet. An ink storage compartment is disposed below the ink cartridge body. The front inner wall is provided with a fixing groove and a disassembly groove. The disassembly groove is located above the fixing groove. A pull ring is provided inside the fixing groove. Two sets of fixing holes are symmetrically arranged on the inner walls of both the pull ring and the fixing groove. Two sets of movable pins are symmetrically arranged on the inner walls on both sides above the pull ring. A return spring is provided inside each set of movable pins. The outer diameter of the movable pin is smaller than the inner diameter of the fixing hole. A fixing plate is provided inside the ink cartridge body. A filter screen is provided on the inner wall of the fixing plate. Filter paper is provided above the filter screen. An inkjet nozzle is provided on the lower outer surface of the ink storage tank. A sponge liner is provided above the fixing plate. A chip is provided on the rear outer surface of the ink cartridge body.

[0007] Preferably, the first mounting slot and the second mounting slot are fixedly disposed inside the ink cartridge holder, the spring sheet is fixed to the upper outer surface of the dustproof plate, the fixing block is fixedly disposed to the lower outer surface of the dustproof plate, and the dustproof plate is detachably connected to the ink cartridge body through the fixing block and the limiting slot.

[0008] Preferably, the ink cartridge body is detachably connected to the first mounting slot via a spring plate and a retaining groove, the ink storage compartment is fixedly disposed below the ink cartridge body, and the fixing plate is fixedly disposed inside the ink cartridge body.

[0009] Preferably, the filter screen is detachably connected to the fixing plate, the filter paper is detachably connected to the filter screen, the sponge inner liner is detachably connected to the ink cartridge body, and the inside of the sponge inner liner is filled with ink.

[0010] Preferably, the inkjet nozzle is fixedly disposed on the lower outer surface of the ink storage tank, and the lower outer surface of the inkjet nozzle is provided with multiple sets of nozzles, which correspond to the ink suction holes during installation. The chip is detachably connected to the ink cartridge body by adhesive.

[0011] Preferably, the movable pin and the return spring are detachably connected to the pull ring, the fixing hole is fixedly disposed on the upper inner wall of the pull ring, and the pull ring is movably connected to the ink cartridge body through the movable pin.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. In this utility model, the first mounting groove facilitates the installation of the ink cartridge body by the operator. The spring plate is locked inside the groove. When the operator pushes the ink cartridge body into the first mounting groove, the spring plate is squeezed to limit its movement. Pressing the spring plate downwards will pull the ink cartridge body out of the first mounting groove.

[0014] 2. In this utility model, the limiting groove and fixing block facilitate the assembly of the dustproof plate with the ink cartridge body by the staff, the filter screen and filter paper filter the ink absorbed by the sponge inner liner, the pull ring facilitates the staff to pull the ink cartridge body out of the first mounting groove, and the fixing groove can effectively store the pull ring. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the ink cartridge body of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the dustproof plate of the ink cartridge body and the ink cartridge body of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the ink cartridge body of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pull ring structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Ink cartridge holder; 2. First mounting slot; 3. Second mounting slot; 4. Ink intake hole; 5. Card slot; 6. Ink cartridge body; 7. Dustproof plate; 8. Spring plate; 9. Vent hole; 10. Ink reservoir; 11. Fixing slot; 12. Removal slot; 13. Ink nozzle; 14. Limiting slot; 15. Fixing block; 16. Sponge inner liner; 17. Filter screen; 18. Filter paper; 19. Pull ring; 20. Fixing hole; 21. Movable pin; 22. Return spring; 23. Fixing plate; 24. Chip. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0022] Example 1, as Figures 1-5 As shown, a handleless ink cartridge facilitates the installation of the cartridge body 6 by means of a first mounting slot 2 and a second mounting slot 3. The first mounting slot 2 can accommodate a black ink cartridge, and the second mounting slot 3 can accommodate a color ink cartridge. During installation, the cartridge body 6 is inserted into the first mounting slot 2, and the spring plate 8 is engaged in the slot 5. As the cartridge body 6 is continuously pushed into the first mounting slot 2, the spring plate 8 is compressed until the cartridge body 6 is fully installed in the first mounting slot 2. At this point, the spring plate 8 limits the cartridge body 6, ensuring that it is tightly secured inside the first mounting slot 2. The cartridge body 6 is connected to the printer via contacts on the surface of a chip 24. When the printer's ink suction structure contacts the ink nozzle 13, it draws out the ink absorbed inside the sponge liner 16 and sprays it onto the paper surface through the ink nozzle 13.

[0023] Example 2, as Figures 1-5As shown, a handleless ink cartridge has a filter 17 secured in the inner wall of a fixing plate 23. A filter paper 18 is then placed on top of the filter 17. Next, a sponge liner 16 soaked in ink is placed inside the cartridge body 6, with the lower part of the sponge liner 16 contacting the upper surface of the fixing plate 23. A dustproof plate 7 is then placed above the cartridge body 6, with a fixing block 15 secured inside a limiting groove 14. This allows the dustproof plate 7 to be installed above the cartridge body 6. Air is vented through a vent 9 to prevent pressure differentials. When a user needs to remove the cartridge body 6 from the first mounting groove 2, the front end of the spring plate 8 is pressed slightly downwards, preventing the upper surface of the spring plate 8 from contacting the groove 5. The user can then hook the pull ring 19 with their finger to remove the cartridge body 6 from the first mounting groove 2. This method is very convenient and quick, facilitating cartridge body 6 replacement.

[0024] It should be noted that this utility model is a handleless ink cartridge. In use, firstly, the filter 17 is secured in the groove on the inner wall of the fixing plate 23. Then, the filter paper 18 is placed on top of the filter 17. The operator pre-soaks the sponge liner 16 with ink, then places the sponge liner 16 inside the ink cartridge body 6, ensuring its lower surface contacts the upper surface of the fixing plate 23. The fixing block 15 below the dustproof plate 7 is secured inside the limiting groove 14, thus connecting the dustproof plate 7 to the ink cartridge body 6. The chip 24 (previously used) is then glued to the side of the ink cartridge body 6. The surface contacts connect to the printer. When the staff needs to replace the ink cartridge body 6, insert the blade into the disassembly slot 12 and rotate the blade to push out the dust cover 7. Place the reset spring 22 inside the movable pin 21, and then insert the two sets of movable pins 21 into the fixing holes 20 on the inner wall above the pull ring 19. During installation, press the two sets of movable pins 21 inward until the protrusion of the pull ring 19 can engage with the groove above the fixing slot 11, and until one end of the movable pin 21 is inserted into the fixing hole 20 on the inner wall above the fixing slot 11, the assembly of the pull ring 19 is completed.

[0025] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A handleless ink cartridge, comprising a cartridge holder (1), characterized in that: The inner wall of the ink cartridge holder (1) is symmetrically provided with a first mounting groove (2) and a second mounting groove (3). The upper inner wall of the first mounting groove (2) and the second mounting groove (3) is provided with a slot (5). The ink cartridge body (6) is provided inside the first mounting groove (2). The lower inner wall of the first mounting groove (2) and the second mounting groove (3) are provided with multiple sets of ink suction holes (4). The upper part of the ink cartridge body (6) is provided with a dustproof plate (7). The upper outer surface of the dustproof plate (7) is provided with a spring sheet (8). The upper inner wall of the ink cartridge body (6) is provided with multiple sets of limiting grooves (14). The lower outer surface of the dustproof plate (7) is provided with multiple sets of fixing blocks (15). The middle inner wall of the spring sheet (8) is provided with an exhaust hole (9). The lower part of the ink cartridge body (6) is provided with an ink storage tank (10). The front inner wall of the ink cartridge body (6) is provided with a fixing groove (11) and a disassembly groove (12). The disassembly groove (12) is located above the fixing groove (11). A pull ring (19) is provided inside the fixing groove (11). Two sets of fixing holes (20) are symmetrically arranged on the inner walls of both the pull ring (19) and the fixing groove (11). Two sets of movable pins (21) are symmetrically arranged on the inner walls on both sides above the pull ring (19). A return spring (22) is provided inside each of the two sets of movable pins (21). The outer diameter of the movable pin (21) is... The inner diameter of the ink cartridge body (6) is smaller than that of the fixing hole (20). A fixing plate (23) is provided inside the ink cartridge body (6). A filter screen (17) is provided on the inner wall of the fixing plate (23). A filter paper (18) is provided above the filter screen (17). An ink jet nozzle (13) is provided on the lower outer surface of the ink storage tank (10). A sponge liner (16) is provided above the fixing plate (23). A chip (24) is provided on the rear outer surface of the ink cartridge body (6).

2. The handleless ink cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting slot (2) and the second mounting slot (3) are fixedly installed inside the ink cartridge holder (1). The spring sheet (8) is fixed on the upper outer surface of the dustproof plate (7). The fixing block (15) is fixedly installed on the lower outer surface of the dustproof plate (7). The dustproof plate (7) is detachably connected to the ink cartridge body (6) through the fixing block (15) and the limiting slot (14).

3. A handleless ink cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ink cartridge body (6) is detachably connected to the first mounting groove (2) via a spring plate (8) and a slot (5). The ink storage chamber (10) is fixedly disposed below the ink cartridge body (6). The fixing plate (23) is fixedly disposed inside the ink cartridge body (6).

4. A handleless ink cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter screen (17) is detachably connected to the fixing plate (23), the filter paper (18) is detachably connected to the filter screen (17), the sponge inner liner (16) is detachably connected to the ink cartridge body (6), and the sponge inner liner (16) is filled with ink.

5. A handleless ink cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inkjet nozzle (13) is fixedly installed on the lower outer surface of the ink reservoir (10). Multiple sets of nozzles are provided on the lower outer surface of the inkjet nozzle (13), which correspond to the ink suction hole (4) during installation. The chip (24) is detachably connected to the ink cartridge body (6) by glue.

6. A handleless ink cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable pin (21) and the return spring (22) are detachably connected to the pull ring (19). The fixing hole (20) is fixedly set on the upper inner wall of the pull ring (19). The pull ring (19) is movably connected to the ink cartridge body (6) through the movable pin (21).