Ink bottle fixing device for ink-jet printer

Abstract

The ink bottle fixing device for the ink-jet printer comprises a printer body, a containing groove is formed in the right side end face of the printer body, an ink box used for containing ink is installed on the inner bottom wall of the containing groove, a bottle opening ring is arranged at the center of the upper end face of the ink box, and two guide rods are fixedly connected between the two opposite inner side surfaces of the containing groove; two sliding seats are jointly slidably connected to the two guide rods, mounting blocks are fixedly connected to the middles of the upper end faces of the sliding seats, a connecting ring is arranged over the bottle opening ring, two push plates are hinged to the connecting ring, the ends, away from the connecting ring, of the push plates are hinged to the mounting blocks, and guide grooves are formed in the two opposite inner side surfaces of the containing groove correspondingly. A sliding block is slidably connected into the guide groove, an L-shaped rod is fixedly connected to the sliding block, and a spring is fixedly connected between the sliding base and the inner wall of the containing groove. The cylindrical ink bottles of different sizes can be conveniently installed and positioned, the structure is simple, operation is convenient and fast, and the applicability is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inkjet printer technology, and more specifically, to an ink bottle fixing device for inkjet printers. Background Technology

[0002] Inkjet printers spray colored liquid ink into fine particles through nozzles onto printing paper. Due to internal space limitations, existing inkjet printers typically have only small ink supply containers, which cannot meet the demands of long-term, high-volume printing. Therefore, they often require an auxiliary ink bottle for timely ink replenishment during use. After adding the ink bottle, it needs to be secured to ensure stability during use. However, existing technology has the following shortcomings in its use:

[0003] When the ink bottle is installed upside down on the ink tank, it can only fix a single cylindrical ink bottle, and its applicability to cylindrical ink bottles of different sizes is poor. At the same time, since the ink bottle is located inside the printer, it is not convenient to observe the amount of ink in the ink bottle.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an ink bottle fixing device for inkjet printers to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the current problem that when an ink bottle is installed upside down on the ink tank, it can only fix a single cylindrical ink bottle, which is not very applicable to cylindrical ink bottles of different sizes. At the same time, since the ink bottle is located inside the printer, it is not convenient to observe the amount of ink in the ink bottle.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] An ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer is provided to improve the above-mentioned problems.

[0008] The application is as follows:

[0009] An ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer includes a printer body. A receiving groove is formed on the right end face of the printer body. An ink tank for holding ink is installed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove. A bottle neck ring is provided at the center of the upper end face of the ink tank. Two guide rods are fixedly connected between the two inner surfaces of the receiving groove. Two slide blocks are slidably connected to the two guide rods. A mounting block is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper end face of the slide blocks. A connecting ring is provided directly above the bottle neck ring. Two push plates are hinged to the connecting ring. The end of the push plate away from the connecting ring is hinged to the mounting block. Guide grooves are formed on both inner surfaces of the receiving groove. A slider is slidably connected within the guide groove. An L-shaped rod is fixedly connected to the slider. A spring is fixedly connected between the slide block and the inner wall of the receiving groove. An arc-shaped clamping plate is fixedly installed on one side surface of the slide block via a fixing rod. A buffer pad is provided on one side surface of the arc-shaped clamping plate.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this application, two parallel slots are provided on the right side surface of the printer body, and a card block is engaged in both slots. A transparent baffle is fixedly connected to the right side surface of the two card blocks.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the transparent baffle is attached to the outer surface of the printer body, and an arc-shaped fixing block is installed in the middle of the right side wall of the transparent baffle.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the two guide rods are parallel, and the connecting ring and the bottle neck ring are concentrically arranged.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the two push plates are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the connecting ring.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the two arc-shaped clamps are arranged opposite to each other and are in contact with each other.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the two L-shaped rods are arranged opposite to each other, and the end of the L-shaped rod away from the slider is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the connecting ring.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] In the scheme of this application:

[0018] 1. Through the combination of bottle neck ring, guide rod, slide, mounting block, connecting ring, push plate, guide groove, slider, L-shaped rod, spring and arc-shaped clamp, it is easy to install and position cylindrical ink bottles of different sizes. The structure is simple, the operation is convenient and the applicability is higher.

[0019] 2. The set slots and blocks work together to position the transparent baffle, which makes it easy to observe the amount of ink remaining in the ink bottle, which is beneficial for practical use.

[0020] 3. The two buffer pads provide a certain degree of cushioning and protection for the ink bottle, preventing the curved clamp from applying excessive clamping force that could damage the ink bottle. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer provided in this application.

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the printer body in an ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer provided in this application. Figure 1 .

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the printer body in an ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer provided in this application. Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the transparent baffle and the locking block in an ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer provided in this application.

[0026] The image shows:

[0027] 1. Printer body; 2. Receiving slot; 3. Ink tank; 4. Bottle neck ring; 5. Guide rod; 6. Slide; 7. Mounting block; 8. Connecting ring; 9. Push plate; 10. Guide groove; 11. Slider; 12. L-shaped rod; 13. Spring; 14. Arc-shaped clamp; 15. Buffer pad; 16. Card slot; 17. Card block; 18. Transparent baffle; 19. Arc-shaped fixing block. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. These terms are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] Example:

[0031] like Figure 1-5As shown, this embodiment proposes an ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer, including a printer body 1. A receiving groove 2 is formed on the right end face of the printer body 1. An ink tank 3 for holding ink is installed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove 2. A bottle neck ring 4 is provided at the center of the upper end face of the ink tank 3. Two guide rods 5 are fixedly connected between the two opposite inner surfaces of the receiving groove 2. Two slide blocks 6 are slidably connected to the two guide rods 5. A mounting block 7 is fixedly connected to the center of the upper end face of the slide blocks 6. A connecting ring 8 is provided directly above the bottle neck ring 4. When the operator presses the connecting ring 8 downwards, the two guide rods 5 become parallel, and the connecting ring 8 is concentrically positioned with the bottle neck ring 4. Two push plates 9 are hinged to the connecting ring 8. The end of the push plate 9 away from the connecting ring 8 is hinged to the mounting block 7. The two push plates 9 are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the connecting ring 8. Guide grooves 10 are opened on both inner surfaces of the receiving groove 2. A slider 11 is slidably connected in the guide groove 10. An L-shaped rod 12 is fixedly connected to the slider 11. The two L-shaped rods 12 are arranged opposite to each other. The end of the L-shaped rod 12 away from the slider 11 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the connecting ring 8. Through the two L-shaped rods 12, the two sliders 11 slide downward in the two guide grooves 10 respectively. A spring 13 is fixedly connected between the slide block 6 and the inner wall of the receiving groove 2. As the connecting ring 8 moves downward, it drives the two push plates 9 to rotate in opposite directions. The two push plates 9 then move the two mounting blocks 7, causing the two slide blocks 6 to slide in opposite directions on the two guide rods 5. The distance between the two slide blocks 6 increases. An arc-shaped clamping plate 14 is fixedly mounted on one side of the slide block 6 via a fixing rod. The two arc-shaped clamping plates 14 are positioned opposite each other and are in contact. The two springs 13 are compressed and deformed, and the two fixing rods cause the two arc-shaped clamping plates 14 to move away from each other. Then, the cylindrical ink bottle is placed upside down inside the connecting ring 8, so that the bottle mouth of the cylindrical ink bottle is located inside the bottle mouth ring 4. The surface of one side of the arc-shaped clamping plate 14... A buffer pad 15 is provided. Then, the connecting ring 8 is released, and the elastic force of the two springs 13 drives the two slide blocks 6 to move closer to each other. The two mounting blocks 7 then move closer to each other. Through the two push plates 9, the connecting ring 8 and the two L-shaped rods 12 move upward. Through the two fixing rods, the two arc-shaped clamping plates 14 move closer to each other. Finally, the two buffer pads 15 are in contact with the outer surface of the cylindrical ink bottle, thereby achieving the clamping and fixing of the ink bottle. The buffer pad 15 is made of rubber, which can prevent the arc-shaped clamping plates 14 from exerting excessive clamping force on the ink bottle and causing damage to the ink bottle, thus providing a certain degree of protection for the ink bottle.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, two parallel slots 16 are provided on the right side surface of the printer body 1. Each slot 16 contains a locking block 17. A transparent baffle 18 is fixedly connected to the right side surface of the two locking blocks 17. The transparent baffle 18 is made of acrylic sheet, which has good transparency and visibility. The two slots 16 and the two locking blocks 17 cooperate to position the transparent baffle 18, making it easy to observe the remaining ink in the ink bottle through the transparent baffle 18, which is beneficial for practical use.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the transparent baffle 18 is attached to the outer surface of the printer body 1. An arc-shaped fixing block 19 is installed in the middle of the right side wall of the transparent baffle 18. The arc-shaped fixing block 19 facilitates the installation or removal of the transparent baffle 18.

[0034] Specifically, when using the ink bottle fixing device for this inkjet printer: the operator presses the connecting ring 8 downwards, causing the two sliders 11 to slide downwards within the two guide grooves 10 via the two L-shaped rods 12. As the connecting ring 8 moves downwards, it drives the two push plates 9 to rotate in opposite directions, which in turn moves the two mounting blocks 7, causing the two slide blocks 6 to slide in opposite directions on the two guide rods 5. The distance between the two slide blocks 6 increases, and the two springs 13 are compressed and deformed. Through the two fixing rods, the two arc-shaped clamps 14 move away from each other. Then, the cylindrical ink bottle is placed upside down inside the connecting ring 8, with the bottle opening located within the bottle opening ring 4. Then, the connecting ring 8 is released, and the two springs 11... The elastic force of the 3 drives the two slide blocks 6 to move, bringing them closer together. The two mounting blocks 7 then move closer together. Through the two push plates 9, the connecting ring 8 and the two L-shaped rods 12 move upward. Through the two fixing rods, the two arc-shaped clamping plates 14 move closer together, ultimately making the two buffer pads 15 fit against the outer surface of the cylindrical ink bottle, thus clamping and fixing the ink bottle. This method can accommodate various types of cylindrical ink bottles. Finally, the arc-shaped fixing block 19 attaches the transparent baffle 18 to the printer body 1, and the two locking blocks 17 are respectively inserted into the two locking slots 16 to position the transparent baffle 18. Through the transparent baffle 18, it is easy to observe the remaining ink in the ink bottle, which is beneficial for practical use.

[0035] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Therefore, any modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present utility model, and all technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the utility model, are covered within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer, comprising a printer body (1), characterized in that, The printer body (1) has a receiving groove (2) on its right end face. An ink tank (3) for holding ink is installed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove (2). A bottle neck ring (4) is provided at the center of the upper end face of the ink tank (3). Two guide rods (5) are fixedly connected between the two inner surfaces of the receiving groove (2). Two slide blocks (6) are slidably connected to the two guide rods (5). An mounting block (7) is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper end face of the slide block (6). A connecting ring (8) is provided directly above the bottle neck ring (4). Two hinged parts are connected to the connecting ring (8). Push plate (9), the end of push plate (9) away from connecting ring (8) is hinged to mounting block (7), the receiving groove (2) has guide grooves (10) on both inner surfaces, a slider (11) is slidably connected in the guide groove (10), an L-shaped rod (12) is fixedly connected on the slider (11), a spring (13) is fixedly connected between the slide block (6) and the inner wall of the receiving groove (2), an arc-shaped clamping plate (14) is fixedly installed on one side surface of the slide block (6) by a fixing rod, and a buffer pad (15) is provided on one side surface of the arc-shaped clamping plate (14).

2. The ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printer body (1) has two parallel slots (16) on its right side surface. Each slot (16) contains a card block (17), and the right side surface of the two card blocks (17) is fixedly connected to a transparent baffle (18).

3. The ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transparent baffle (18) is attached to the outer surface of the printer body (1), and an arc-shaped fixing block (19) is installed in the middle of the right side wall of the transparent baffle (18).

4. The ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two guide rods (5) are parallel to each other, and the connecting ring (8) is concentrically arranged with the bottle neck ring (4).

5. The ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two push plates (9) are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the connecting ring (8).

6. The ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two arc-shaped clamps (14) are arranged opposite to each other and are in contact with each other.

7. The ink bottle fixing device for an inkjet printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two L-shaped rods (12) are arranged opposite to each other, and the end of the L-shaped rod (12) away from the slider (11) is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the connecting ring (8).

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