Ink box cleaning mechanism

Abstract

The utility model provides an ink box cleaning mechanism which comprises a top plate, a tool plate and a bottom plate which are distributed from top to bottom, the tool plate can move up and down relative to the top plate, a spring piece is arranged between the tool plate and the top plate, a lifting air cylinder used for driving the top plate to move up and down is arranged on the bottom plate, and a plurality of ink box containing openings are distributed in the tool plate. Avoiding openings are formed in the positions, corresponding to the ink box containing openings, of the bottom plate, and spraying heads are arranged at the positions of the avoiding openings. By means of the ink box cleaning mechanism, the cleaning efficiency of the recycled ink box can be improved, the ink box renovating work efficiency is obviously improved, the labor cost is effectively reduced, and the production benefits of enterprises are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an ink cartridge cleaning mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Ink cartridges are consumable products and an important component of printers. Currently, there are companies that specialize in recycling ink cartridges, then disassembling, cleaning, modifying, and refurbishing them. Refurbished ink cartridges can be used normally and are inexpensive, making them very popular. In the ink cartridge refurbishment process, cleaning is particularly important. Residual ink must be thoroughly cleaned and the cartridges dried before proceeding to the next step. However, currently, ink cartridge cleaning is done manually, which is inefficient and costly.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to make further improvements. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned problems. We provide an ink cartridge cleaning mechanism that can improve the cleaning efficiency after ink cartridge recycling.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, we provide an ink cartridge cleaning mechanism, which includes a top plate, a fixture plate, and a bottom plate distributed from top to bottom. The fixture plate can move up and down relative to the top plate. A spring is provided between the fixture plate and the top plate. A lifting cylinder for driving the top plate to move up and down is provided on the bottom plate. Multiple ink cartridge placement openings are distributed on the fixture plate. A clearance opening is provided on the bottom plate corresponding to the position of each ink cartridge placement opening. A spray head is provided at each clearance opening.

[0006] In one or more embodiments, the upper surface of the base plate is evenly distributed with a plurality of protrusions, which are spaced apart to form water guiding channels.

[0007] In one or more embodiments, the outer edge of the base plate is provided with a wall around a plurality of protrusions, the height of the wall being the same as that of the protrusions, and a water outlet is provided on the wall.

[0008] In one or more embodiments, the tooling plate is provided with an upwardly extending first guide rod, the top plate is provided with a first sliding sleeve that slides in cooperation with the first guide rod, and the spring is sleeved on the first guide rod.

[0009] In one or more embodiments, the base plate is provided with an upwardly extending second guide rod, and the top plate is provided with a second sliding sleeve that slides in cooperation with the second guide rod.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, the inner side of the ink cartridge placement opening is provided with a protruding supporting inner edge, which is used to support the edge of the ink cartridge.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following technical effects: the ink cartridge cleaning mechanism can improve the cleaning efficiency of recycled ink cartridges, significantly improve the efficiency of ink cartridge refurbishment, effectively reduce labor costs, and improve the production efficiency of enterprises. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ink cartridge cleaning mechanism of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure from another angle. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To enhance understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0015] Please refer to Figure 1-2 This application provides an ink cartridge cleaning mechanism, which includes a top plate 1, a fixture plate 2, and a bottom plate 3 distributed from top to bottom. The fixture plate can move up and down relative to the top plate. A spring 4 is provided between the fixture plate 2 and the top plate 1, and the spring 4 abuts against the top plate and the fixture plate respectively. A lifting cylinder 5 is provided on the bottom plate for driving the top plate to move up and down. Multiple ink cartridge placement openings 6 are distributed on the fixture plate. A clearance opening is opened on the bottom plate 3 corresponding to the position of each ink cartridge placement opening. A spray head 7 is provided at each clearance opening. In specific application, the ink cartridge is placed upside down on the ink cartridge placement opening. The lifting cylinder drives the top plate to move down until the bottom surface of the fixture plate contacts the bottom plate. The lifting cylinder continues to drive the top plate to move down, compressing the spring 4, until the lower end of the top plate abuts against the ink cartridge. The inside of the ink cartridge is then sprayed with water by the spray head for cleaning. After cleaning, the lifting cylinder raises the top plate to the initial position, and the cleaned ink cartridge can be removed.

[0016] To facilitate drainage, multiple protrusions 8 are evenly distributed on the upper surface of the base plate 3. These protrusions are spaced apart and form water guiding channels 9. The well-connected water guiding channels can quickly guide away sewage and wastewater, preventing water accumulation on the base plate.

[0017] The outer edge of the base plate 3 is surrounded by a plurality of protrusions with a wall 10. The height of the wall is the same as that of the protrusions. The wall has a water outlet 11. The wall can prevent wastewater on the base plate from flowing out from all sides of the base plate, while the water outlet can provide the direction of wastewater discharge to facilitate wastewater collection.

[0018] The tooling plate 2 is provided with an upwardly extending first guide rod 12, and the top plate is provided with a first sliding sleeve 13 that cooperates with the first guide rod to slide. The cooperation between the first guide rod and the first sliding sleeve allows the tooling plate and the top plate to slide relative to each other. The spring 4 is sleeved on the first guide rod.

[0019] The bottom plate 3 is provided with an upwardly extending second guide rod 14, and the top plate is provided with a second sliding sleeve 15 that cooperates with the second guide rod to slide. The cooperation between the second guide rod and the second sliding sleeve can ensure the stability of the top plate when it moves down or up.

[0020] The inner side of the ink cartridge placement opening 6 is provided with a protruding supporting inner edge 16. The supporting inner edge is used to support the edge of the ink cartridge. By using the supporting inner edge to support the edge of the ink cartridge, the internal structure of the ink cartridge can be avoided, so as not to affect the cleaning effect of the spray head.

[0021] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. The protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art based on the content disclosed in the present utility model should be included in the protection scope recorded in the claims.

Claims

1. An ink cartridge cleaning mechanism, characterized in that: The device includes a top plate (1), a tooling plate (2), and a bottom plate (3) distributed from top to bottom. The tooling plate can move up and down relative to the top plate. A spring (4) is provided between the tooling plate (2) and the top plate (1). A lifting cylinder (5) is provided on the bottom plate to drive the top plate to move up and down. Multiple ink cartridge placement openings (6) are distributed on the tooling plate. A clearance opening is provided on the bottom plate (3) corresponding to the position of each ink cartridge placement opening. A spray head (7) is provided at each clearance opening.

2. The ink cartridge cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the base plate (3) is evenly distributed with multiple protrusions (8), which are spaced apart to form water guiding channels (9).

3. The ink cartridge cleaning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer edge of the base plate (3) is surrounded by a plurality of protrusions and a wall (10) is provided. The height of the wall is the same as that of the protrusions, and a water outlet (11) is opened on the wall.

4. The ink cartridge cleaning mechanism according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The tooling plate (2) is provided with an upwardly extending first guide rod (12), and the top plate is provided with a first sliding sleeve (13) that slides in cooperation with the first guide rod. The spring (4) is sleeved on the first guide rod.

5. The ink cartridge cleaning mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom plate (3) is provided with an upwardly extending second guide rod (14), and the top plate is provided with a second sliding sleeve (15) that cooperates with the second guide rod to slide.

6. The ink cartridge cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the ink cartridge placement opening (6) is provided with a protruding supporting inner edge (16), which is used to support the edge of the ink cartridge.

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