Printing equipment ink supply device with ink box convenient to replace

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ink cartridges of printing equipment, in particular to an ink supply device convenient for replacing an ink cartridge for printing equipment, which comprises an ink supply box provided with a containing groove, and the containing groove is selectively shielded by a cover part; the ink conveying component is used for communicating the ink box body with printing equipment; the locking part is used for selectively and relatively fixing the ink box body and the ink supply box so as to limit or allow the ink box body to move relative to the ink supply box; and the clamping part is arranged in the accommodating groove and is suitable for clamping ink box bodies with different thicknesses. According to the utility model, the clamping part is arranged to ensure that the two sides of the ink box body are clamped to a stable state, the vibration of the ink box body is limited, and the clamping part can adapt to the thickness of the ink box body to carry out proper clamping, so that a user can conveniently replace ink box bodies with different thicknesses.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to printing equipment ink box technical field, concretely is a kind of ink supply device for printing equipment with ink box convenient to replace. BACKGROUND

[0002] Printing equipment is used to transfer information such as text, images to paper or other printing materials. Ink cartridge, as a replaceable component for storing and supplying ink, is connected to the print head through the ink supply device to ensure smooth ink delivery.

[0003] In the prior art, the ink supply device is usually provided with a locking mechanism to ensure the position stability of the ink cartridge during work, and to avoid ink supply difficulty or ink leakage due to looseness.

[0004] However, most of the existing ink supply devices have a locking mechanism inside that is usually adapted to the ink cartridge, that is, the fitting size between the ink cartridge and the locking mechanism is accurate. Although this kind of relatively adaptive locking mechanism can provide better ink cartridge fixing effect, it also has certain limitations. For example, different types of pigments in the ink cartridge, commonly used pigments may require thicker ink cartridges to hold more ink, while less commonly used colors may not require such thick ink cartridges. In this case, if the locking mechanism is adapted to the normal size of the ink cartridge, it may be difficult to install the thicker ink cartridge, or even to be securely locked. Therefore, the utility model aims to provide an ink supply device that can facilitate users to replace ink cartridges of different thicknesses. SUMMARY

[0005] (I) Technical problem solved

[0006] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model provides an ink supply device for printing equipment with ink cartridge convenient to replace, which can facilitate users to replace ink cartridges of different thicknesses to solve the problem that most of the existing ink supply devices are difficult to replace ink cartridges of different thicknesses.

[0007] (II) Technical solutions

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides a convenient to replace ink box's ink supply device for printing equipment, including ink supply tank, has a containing groove, the containing groove is selectively covered by a cover part, ink supply component is used for connecting ink box body and printing equipment, locking part is used for selectively fixing ink box body with ink supply tank to limit or allow ink box body relative motion of ink supply tank, and clamping part is equipped with containing groove and is suitable for clamping the ink box body of different thickness, the clamping part includes two clamping plates, two groups of fixed parts, connecting part and rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is fixed in the bottom of clamping plate, two groups of fixed parts are relatively spaced and are arranged in the bottom wall of containing groove, two clamping plates are arranged between each group of fixed parts through the rotating shaft rotation, connecting part has elasticity, and connecting part is connected between two clamping plates.

[0009] Optionally, the opening of the containing groove is respectively provided with a hinge part, the cover part is rotatably arranged between the two hinge parts, one of the hinge parts is provided with a polygonal locking slot, a locking column is movably arranged in the locking slot, and the end of the locking column movably penetrates the cover part.

[0010] Optionally, the ink supply component includes an ink supply tube, a limiting plate and an ink supply head, the top of the ink supply tank is provided with an ink supply opening communicated with the containing groove, the limiting plate is installed on the top of the ink supply tank, the first end of the ink supply tube is adapted to communicate with the ink box body, and the second end of the ink supply tube movably penetrates the limiting plate; the ink supply head is installed on the second end of the ink supply tube, and the ink supply head is adapted to communicate with the ink inlet end of the printing equipment.

[0011] Optionally, the locking part includes a locking rod, a receiving part, a plug and a spring, the bottom wall of the containing groove is provided with a plug slot between the two clamping plates, a receiving cavity is defined in the ink supply tank, the receiving cavity is communicated with the plug slot through a receiving channel, the plug is fixed on the bottom of the ink box body, the plug is adapted to movably enter and exit the plug slot, the locking rod is movably arranged in the receiving cavity and the receiving channel, the receiving part is sleeved on the locking rod and movably arranged in the receiving cavity, the spring is sleeved on the locking rod and elastically abuts against the receiving part, so that the receiving part drives the locking rod to movably enter and exit the plug slot, one end of the locking rod close to the plug slot has an inclined surface upward, and the plug is provided with a locking opening adapted to the locking rod movably inserted.

[0012] Optionally, one end of the locking rod away from the plug slot movably penetrates the ink supply tank.

[0013] Optionally, one end of the locking rod away from the plug slot is provided with a pull block.

[0014] Optionally, the top of the clamping plate is provided with an abutting plate in an elastic structure.

[0015] Optionally, an abutting groove is formed on the ink cartridge body, suitable for the abutting plate to be movably embedded.

[0016] Optionally, the connecting part is configured in two, and the two connecting parts are respectively connected between the two clamping plates.

[0017] Optionally, the bottom wall of the accommodating groove is provided with two placing grooves, and the two placing grooves are respectively located directly below the two connecting parts and are suitable for accommodating the connecting parts.

[0018] (Three) beneficial effects

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a printing equipment with an ink supply device with the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. The utility model discloses a clamping part, which can ensure that the two sides of the ink cartridge body are clamped to a stable state, limit the vibration of the ink cartridge body, and the clamping part can be appropriately clamped according to the thickness of the ink cartridge body, so that the user can replace the ink cartridge body of different thicknesses.

[0021] 2. The utility model discloses a pull block, which can provide a fulcrum for the user to pull the locking rod, so as to further facilitate the user to pull the locking rod.

[0022] 3. The utility model discloses an abutting plate, which can be in elastic contact with the side wall of the ink cartridge body when the ink cartridge body is installed between the two clamping plates, thereby providing additional support and stability. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Figure 1 The utility model discloses a three-dimensional cut structure schematic diagram;

[0024] Figure 2 The utility model discloses a three-dimensional cut structure schematic diagram of ink supply tank;

[0025] Figure 3 The utility model discloses a three-dimensional cut structure schematic diagram of ink supply tank;

[0026] Figure 4 The utility model discloses a three-dimensional cut structure schematic diagram of ink supply tank; Figure 3 The utility model discloses a three-dimensional cut structure schematic diagram of ink supply tank;

[0027] Figure 5 The utility model discloses a three-dimensional cut structure schematic diagram of ink supply tank;

[0028] Figure 6A perspective structural schematic view of the locking rod, spring and receiving part is shown.

[0029] Figure 7 A perspective structural schematic view of the utility model is shown.

[0030] In the figure: 1, ink supply tank; 2, containing groove; 3, cover; 4, ink cartridge body; 5, clamping plate; 6, fixed part; 7, connecting part; 8, rotating shaft; 9, hinged part; 10, locking groove; 11, locking column; 12, ink supply pipe; 13, limiting plate; 14, ink supply head; 15, ink supply port; 16, locking rod; 17, receiving part; 18, plug; 19, spring; 20, plug groove; 21, receiving cavity; 22, receiving channel; 23, locking port; 24, pull block; 25, abutment plate; 26, abutment groove; 27, placing groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0032] Embodiment: please refer to Figures 1 to 7 According to the embodiments of the utility model, a technical scheme is provided: an ink supply device for printing equipment, which is convenient to replace ink cartridge, comprising ink supply tank 1, having a containing groove 2, containing groove 2 is selectively shielded by a cover 3; ink conveying component, for connecting ink cartridge body 4 and printing equipment; locking part, for selectively fixing ink cartridge body 4 relative to ink supply tank 1, to limit or allow ink cartridge body 4 to move relative to ink supply tank 1; and clamping part, which is arranged in containing groove 2 and is suitable for clamping ink cartridge body 4 of different thickness; clamping part includes two clamping plates 5, two groups of fixed parts 6, connecting parts 7 and rotating shafts 8; rotating shaft 8 is fixed at the bottom of clamping plate 5, two groups of fixed parts 6 are arranged at the bottom wall of containing groove 2 with relative spacing, and two clamping plates 5 are arranged between each group of fixed parts 6 by rotating shaft 8; connecting part 7 has elasticity, and connecting part 7 is connected between two clamping plates 5.

[0033] The ink supply device with the above structure for the printing equipment is convenient for replacing the ink cartridge. When a user needs to replace the ink cartridge body 4, first, the cover part 3 is opened to expose the accommodating groove 2, and then the fixing of the ink cartridge body 4 by the locking part is released. At this time, the ink cartridge body 4 is no longer limited, and the user can take out the ink cartridge body 4 from between the two clamping plates 5. After the old ink cartridge body 4 is taken out, the new ink cartridge body 4 is then placed between the two clamping plates 5. During the placing process, the bottom of the ink cartridge body 4 first abuts against the connecting part 7, presses the connecting part 7 to move downward, makes the connecting part 7 drive the two clamping plates 5 to rotate around the rotating shaft 8, clamps inward, and then makes the two clamping plates 5 tightly adhere to the two sides of the ink cartridge body 4 (no matter whether the ink cartridge body 4 is of a regular thickness or a special thickness, the clamping plates 5 can be self-adaptively adjusted according to the actual thickness of the ink cartridge body 4, and the two sides of the ink cartridge body 4 are clamped to a stable state). When the ink cartridge body 4 is properly placed, the ink cartridge body 4 is locked in the accommodating groove 2 by the locking part, finally, the ink cartridge body 4 is connected with the printing equipment by using the ink feeding part to establish an ink channel from the ink cartridge body 4 to the printing equipment, then the cover part 3 is closed to shield the accommodating groove 2, and the replacement operation of the ink cartridge body 4 is completed.

[0034] In the embodiment, the opening of the accommodating groove 2 is respectively provided with a hinge part 9, and the cover part 3 is arranged to rotate between the two hinge parts 9. One of the hinge parts 9 is provided with a polygonal locking groove 10, and a locking column 11 is movably arranged in the locking groove 10. The end of the locking column 11 movably penetrates the cover part 3. In this way, when the user needs to shield or expose the accommodating groove 2, first, the cover part 3 is turned up or down to a predetermined angle to expose or shield the accommodating groove 2. At this time, the locking column 11 is inserted into the locking groove 10 while penetrating the cover part 3, thereby locking the cover part 3 at the angle.

[0035] In the embodiment, the ink feeding part includes an ink supply pipe 12, a limiting plate 13 and an ink supply head 14. The top of the ink supply tank 1 is provided with an ink supply opening 15 which is communicated with the accommodating groove 2. The limiting plate 13 is installed on the top of the ink supply tank 1. The first end of the ink supply pipe 12 is adapted to be communicated with the ink cartridge body 4, and the second end of the ink supply pipe 12 movably penetrates the limiting plate 13. The ink supply head 14 is installed on the second end of the ink supply pipe 12, and is adapted to be communicated with the ink inlet end of the printing equipment. In this way, after the ink cartridge body 4 is placed, first, the first end of the ink supply pipe 12 is communicated with the ink cartridge body 4, and then the ink supply head 14 is communicated with the ink inlet end of the printing equipment. At this time, the ink in the ink cartridge body 4 can flow to the ink inlet end of the printing equipment through the ink supply pipe 12.

[0036] It can be understood that the ink supply pipe 12 has ductility and can be appropriately elongated or bent as needed.

[0037] In the embodiment, the locking part comprises a locking rod 16, a receiving part 17, an insertion block 18 and a spring 19; the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 2 is provided with an insertion slot 20 between the two clamping plates 5, which defines a receiving cavity 21 in the ink tank 1, and the receiving cavity 21 is communicated with the insertion slot 20 through a receiving channel 22; the insertion block 18 is fixed on the bottom of the ink cartridge body 4 and is adapted to move in and out of the insertion slot 20; the locking rod 16 is movably arranged in the receiving cavity 21 and the receiving channel 22, the receiving part 17 is sleeved on the locking rod 16 and movably arranged in the receiving cavity 21; the spring 19 is sleeved on the locking rod 16 and elastically abuts against the receiving part 17, so that the receiving part 17 drives the locking rod 16 to move in and out of the insertion slot 20, and the end of the locking rod 16 close to the insertion slot 20 is upwardly provided with an inclined surface, and the insertion block 18 is provided with a locking hole 23 adapted for the locking rod 16 to move in; in this way, when the user needs to install the ink cartridge body 4, first, the insertion block 18 at the bottom of the ink cartridge body 4 is inserted into the accommodating groove 2, and in this insertion process, the insertion block 18 will enter the insertion slot 20 and contact the inclined surface of the locking rod 16, at this time, when the insertion block 18 is pressed downward, a horizontal component force will be generated to push the locking rod 16 to retreat into the receiving cavity 21, and the retreat of the locking rod 16 will drive the receiving part 17 to abut against the spring 19, so that the spring 19 is compressed to store elastic potential energy; when the insertion block 18 completely enters the insertion slot 20 and the locking hole 23 thereon is aligned with the locking rod 16, at this time, the compressed spring 19 will release energy to push the receiving part 17, so that the receiving part 17 drives the locking rod 16 to move forward, so that the locking rod 16 penetrates through the locking hole 23 on the insertion block 18, thereby locking the ink cartridge body 4 on the ink tank 1 to limit the movement of the ink cartridge body 4; when the user needs to take out the ink cartridge body 4, only needs to operate the locking rod 16 to withdraw it from the locking hole 23 of the insertion block 18, and after the locking rod 16 completely separates from the locking hole 23, the ink cartridge body 4 can be freely taken out.

[0038] In the embodiment, the end of the locking rod 16 away from the insertion slot 20 movably penetrates through the ink tank 1; in this way, when the user needs to take out the ink cartridge, the exposed end of the locking rod 16 is directly pulled from the outside of the ink tank 1 to make the locking rod 16 retreat against the force of the spring 19 and separate from the locking hole 23, thereby releasing the locking state of the ink cartridge body 4 to facilitate the user to release the locking state of the ink cartridge body 4.

[0039] In the embodiment, the end of the locking rod 16 away from the insertion slot 20 is provided with a pulling block 24; in this way, when the user needs to pull the locking rod 16, the pulling block 24 will give the user a fulcrum to pull the locking rod 16, so as to further facilitate the user to pull the locking rod 16.

[0040] In the embodiment, the top of the clamping plate 5 is provided with an abutting plate 25 in elastic structure; in this way, when the ink cartridge body 4 is installed between the two clamping plates 5, the abutting plate 25 can be in elastic contact with the side wall of the ink cartridge body 4, providing additional support and stability.

[0041] In the embodiment, the ink cartridge body 4 is provided with an abutting groove 26 suitable for the abutting plate 25 to be movably embedded; in this way, when the ink cartridge body 4 is installed between the two clamping plates 5, the elastic abutting plate 25 at the top of the clamping plate 5 will be embedded in the abutting groove 26 on the side of the ink cartridge body 4, forming a more stable structure.

[0042] In the embodiment, two connecting parts 7 are arranged, and the two connecting parts 7 are respectively connected between the two clamping plates 5; in this way, when the ink cartridge body 4 is installed between the two clamping plates 5, the two connecting parts 7 will generate more uniform and strong elastic restoring force inward to drive the two clamping plates 5 to be tightened inward at the same time, further preventing the ink cartridge body 4 from tilting or shaking during use.

[0043] In the embodiment, the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 2 is provided with two placing grooves 27, and the two placing grooves 27 are respectively located directly below the two connecting parts 7 and are suitable for accommodating the connecting parts 7; in this way, the placing grooves 27 accommodate the connecting parts 7 to prevent the connecting parts 7 from being pressed by the bottom of the ink cartridge body 4 and causing the ink cartridge body 4 to slip and other unstable phenomena.

[0044] Working principle: when the user needs to replace the ink cartridge body 4, first, open the cover 3, expose the containing groove 2, then the locking column 11 is inserted into the locking groove 10, to limit and maintain the current state of the cover 3, then operate the locking rod 16, it is withdrawn from the locking port 23 of the plug-in block 18, after the locking rod 16 is completely separated from the locking port 23, the ink cartridge body 4 can be freely taken out. After taking out the old ink cartridge body 4, then place the new ink cartridge body 4 between the two clamping plates 5, during this placement process, the bottom of the ink cartridge body 4 will first abut the connecting part 7, compress the connecting part 7 to move downward, make the connecting part 7 drive the two clamping plates 5 rotate around the rotating shaft 8, clamp inward, so that the two clamping plates 5 tightly adhere to the two sides of the ink cartridge body 4. During the process of inserting the plug-in block 18 at the bottom of the ink cartridge body 4 into the containing groove 2, the plug-in block 18 will enter the insertion groove 20 and contact the inclined surface of the locking rod 16, at this time, the plug-in block 18 will generate a horizontal component force when it is pressed downward, which pushes the locking rod 16 to retreat into the receiving cavity 21, and the retreat of the locking rod 16 will drive the receiving part 17 to abut the spring 19, so that the spring 19 is compressed and stores elastic potential energy. When the plug-in block 18 completely enters the insertion groove 20, the locking port 23 on it will be aligned with the position of the locking rod 16, at this time, the compressed spring 19 will release energy, push the receiving part 17, make the receiving part 17 drive the locking rod 16 to move forward, so that the locking rod 16 passes through the locking port 23 on the plug-in block 18, thereby locking the ink cartridge body 4 on the ink supply tank 1, limiting the movement of the ink cartridge body 4, finally, the first end of the ink supply pipe 12 is communicated with the ink cartridge body 4, and the ink supply head 14 is communicated with the ink inlet end of the printing equipment, at this time, the ink in the ink cartridge body 4 can flow to the ink inlet end of the printing equipment through the ink supply pipe 12, then pull out the locking column 11, close the cover 3, shield the containing groove 2, then insert the locking column 11, lock the cover 3, to complete the replacement operation of the ink cartridge body 4.

[0045] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made thereto without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ink supply device for a printing apparatus which facilitates replacement of an ink cartridge, characterized by, The utility model provides an ink supply device for printing equipment, which comprises an ink supply box (1) with a containing groove (2) selectively shielded by a cover (3), an ink supply component for connecting the ink cartridge body (4) with the printing equipment, a locking part for selectively fixing the ink cartridge body (4) relative to the ink supply box (1) to limit or allow the movement of the ink cartridge body (4) relative to the ink supply box (1), and a clamping part provided in the containing groove (2) and adapted to clamp the ink cartridge body (4) with different thicknesses. The clamping part comprises two clamping plates (5), two sets of fixing parts (6), a connecting part (7) and a rotating shaft (8). The rotating shaft (8) is fixed at the bottom of the clamping plate (5), the two sets of fixing parts (6) are arranged at the bottom wall of the containing groove (2) in a spaced-apart manner, and the two clamping plates (5) are arranged between each set of fixing parts (6) through the rotation of the rotating shaft (8). The connecting part (7) is elastic and connected between the two clamping plates (5). The opening of the containing groove (2) is respectively provided with a hinge part (9), the cover (3) is rotatably arranged between the two hinge parts (9), one of the hinge parts (9) is provided with a polygonal locking groove (10), a locking column (11) is movably arranged in the locking groove (10), and the end of the locking column (11) movably penetrates the cover (3).

3. The ink supply device for printing equipment according to claim 1, wherein the ink supply component comprises an ink supply pipe (12), a limiting plate (13) and an ink supply head (14). The top of the ink supply box (1) is provided with an ink supply opening (15) communicating with the containing groove (2), the limiting plate (13) is mounted on the top of the ink supply box (1), the first end of the ink supply pipe (12) is adapted to communicate with the ink cartridge body (4), and the second end of the ink supply pipe (12) movably penetrates the limiting plate (13). The ink supply head (14) is mounted on the second end of the ink supply pipe (12) and is adapted to communicate with the ink inlet end of the printing equipment.

2. The ink supply device for a printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

4. The ink supply device for printing equipment according to claim 1, wherein the locking part comprises a locking rod (16), a receiving part (17), an insertion block (18) and a spring (19). The bottom wall of the containing groove (2) is provided with an insertion groove (20) between the two clamping plates (5), the ink supply box (1) is defined with a receiving cavity (21), the receiving cavity (21) communicates with the insertion groove (20) through a receiving channel (22). The insertion block (18) is fixed at the bottom of the ink cartridge body (4) and is adapted to move in and out of the insertion groove (20). The locking rod (16) is movably arranged in the receiving cavity (21) and the receiving channel (22), the receiving part (17) is sleeved on the locking rod (16) and movably arranged in the receiving cavity (21). ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The spring (19) is sleeved on the locking rod (16) and elastically abuts against the bearing part (17), so that the bearing part (17) drives the locking rod (16) to move in and out of the insertion slot (20), and the end of the locking rod (16) close to the insertion slot (20) is provided with a slope upward, and the insertion block (18) is provided with a locking opening (23) suitable for the locking rod (16) to move and insert.

5. The ink supply device for a printing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: The end of the locking rod (16) away from the insertion slot (20) movably penetrates the ink supply box (1).

6. The ink supply device for a printing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein: The end of the locking rod (16) away from the insertion slot (20) is provided with a pulling block (24).

7. The ink supply device for a printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the clamping plate (5) is provided with an abutting plate (25) in an elastic structure.

8. The ink supply device for a printing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: The ink cartridge body (4) is provided with an abutting groove (26) suitable for the abutting plate (25) to move and embed.

9. The ink supply device for a printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting part (7) is configured in two, and the two connecting parts (7) are respectively and separately connected between the two clamping plates (5).

10. The ink supply device for a printing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein: The bottom wall of the containing groove (2) is provided with two placing grooves (27), and the two placing grooves (27) are respectively located directly below the two connecting parts (7) and are suitable for containing the connecting parts (7).

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