Multifunctional ink stack device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional ink stack device, and relates to the technical field of printer ink stacks. The device comprises a sliding cover, a maintenance station base, a sliding cover transmission secondary wheel, a bearing, a gear connecting shaft, a sliding cover transmission primary wheel, a lifting driving plate, an ink stack lifting platen and the like. The gear connecting shaft is fixed on the base through a bearing, and transmission wheels are mounted on two sides of the gear connecting shaft and drive the sliding cover to horizontally move through rack engagement; and the lifting driving plate is of a U-shaped structure and is connected with the ink stack lifting platform plate through the translation guide groove, the vertical guide groove and the combined rail groove, so that the lifting motion of the ink stack lifting platform plate is realized. The motor drives the lead screw to rotate, drives the lead screw nut and the lifting driving plate to move horizontally, and links opening and closing of the sliding cover and lifting of the ink stack. And the sensor is matched with the lifting induction sheet to realize accurate position control. The ink absorption pad is protected through automatic opening and closing of the sliding cover, dust pollution and photosensitive ink curing are avoided, meanwhile, a transmission and guide structure is optimized, and the nozzle sealing performance, the cleaning efficiency and the system reliability are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of printer ink stack technology, and in particular relates to a multifunctional ink stack device. Background Technology

[0002] The printer ink stack system is a crucial component of a printer, primarily responsible for managing the printhead's status and ensuring it remains in optimal working condition when not printing. There are two main types of printer ink stack systems on the market: mechanical sliding structures and motor-driven solenoid valve structures. Mechanical sliding structures use a mechanical device to slide the sealing cover onto the printhead; they are simple in structure, highly reliable, and suitable for single-printhead or small-sized printers. Motor-driven solenoid valve structures use a motor and solenoid valve to control the opening and closing of the sealing cover; they are suitable for multi-printhead printers and provide better sealing for larger printheads. The ink stack system in a printer mainly performs the following functions:

[0003] 1. Printhead Moisturization: When the printer is not in use, the ink stack covers the printhead to prevent it from drying out, thus avoiding ink solidification inside the printhead and potential damage. This is usually achieved by an ink suction pad, which has a rubber pad that fits tightly against the printhead surface to create a sealed environment.

[0004] 2. Ink Recovery: During printing, the printhead undergoes periodic maintenance, such as ejecting waste ink to clear blockages. This waste ink is collected in the ink stack to prevent contamination of the printer's interior. The ink stack typically contains waste ink absorbing materials, such as sponges or ink-absorbing pads, which effectively absorb and store waste ink.

[0005] 3. Printhead Cleaning: Regularly clean the printhead to remove residual ink and impurities, keeping it unobstructed. Ink stacks are typically equipped with cleaning nozzles and cleaning fluid, allowing for automatic or manual cleaning of the printheads.

[0006] 4. Printhead sealing: When the printer is not used for a long time, the ink stack will seal the printhead to prevent external dust from entering and affecting printhead performance.

[0007] Printer printheads are high-precision, expensive products and a crucial component of printers. The printhead surface has many tiny nozzles; if these nozzles become clogged, ink interruptions will occur during printing. In the industry, the ink suction pad is exposed during printer operation. During prolonged, continuous printing, external dust can easily contaminate the ink suction pad. Additionally, some photosensitive inks, such as UV inks, are prone to curing when exposed to light. If the ink suction pad is exposed to natural light, the ink on it can solidify, leading to poor sealing between the ink stack and the printhead, and hindering printhead cleaning.

[0008] Therefore, we propose a multifunctional ink stack device. Utility Model Content

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multifunctional ink stack device that solves the existing problems.

[0010] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0011] This utility model relates to a multifunctional ink stack device, comprising a sliding cover, a maintenance station base, a sliding cover drive secondary wheel, bearings, a gear connecting shaft, and a sliding cover drive primary wheel. Bearings are installed on both sides of the gear connecting shaft and fixed to the maintenance station base. A sliding cover drive secondary wheel and a sliding cover drive primary wheel are installed on both sides of the gear connecting shaft and fixed with retaining rings. The maintenance station base has symmetrical sliding cover grooves on both opposite surfaces. A plug screw A passes through the sliding cover groove and is fixedly connected to the sliding cover. A rack matching the sliding cover drive secondary wheel is provided on the lower end face of both opposite surfaces of the sliding cover. Symmetrical racks are arranged inside the maintenance station base. A receiving partition has several translational guide grooves and vertical guide grooves at the same height on its lower side. A plug screw B passes through the translational guide groove and is fixedly connected to the lifting drive plate. The lifting drive plate has a "U" shaped plate structure. The upper surface of the lifting drive plate is provided with a rack that matches the sliding cover transmission first stage wheel. Several track grooves are opened on both opposite surfaces of the lifting drive plate. The track grooves are combined grooves formed by connecting horizontal grooves and inclined grooves. A plug screw C passes through the vertical guide groove and the track groove in sequence and is fixedly connected to the ink stack lifting platform. An ink absorption pad fixing plate is fixed on the upper surface of the ink stack lifting platform.

[0012] A horizontal plate is fixed between the two receiving partitions. A motor is fixed to one surface of the horizontal plate. The output shaft of the motor extends through the horizontal plate into the maintenance station base and is connected to a lead screw via a coupling. A lead screw nut is threaded onto the circumferential side of the lead screw. The lead screw nut is fixed to the lifting drive plate, and the other end of the lead screw is fixed to a bearing seat inside the maintenance station base.

[0013] A sensor is fixed on the inner bottom surface of the maintenance station base, and a lifting sensor plate is fixed on the left end face of the ink stack lifting platform; the position of the sensor is adapted to the lifting sensor plate, and the sensor and the lifting sensor plate cooperate with each other.

[0014] Furthermore, each of the translation guide groove, vertical guide groove, and track groove on the same surface has at least two grooves.

[0015] Furthermore, the rack on the sliding cover meshes with the secondary gear of the sliding cover transmission, and the rack on the lifting drive plate meshes with the primary gear of the sliding cover transmission.

[0016] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This invention effectively covers the ink-absorbing pad through an automatic sliding cover design, preventing external dust contamination and light-curing of photosensitive ink, thus ensuring long-term stable printhead operation. A sensor, in conjunction with a lifting sensor plate and a combined guide structure, enables precise lifting and positioning of the ink stack lifting platform, improving printhead sealing and cleaning. A gear-connecting shaft and multi-stage transmission wheel design, combined with a motor-driven lead screw mechanism, achieve synchronized and coordinated movement of the sliding cover and lifting platform, resulting in a compact structure and smooth operation. Integrating printhead moisturizing, waste ink recovery, cleaning, and sealing functions, it is compatible with various printer models, offering strong expandability and meeting high-precision printing requirements.

[0018] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a multifunctional ink stack device;

[0021] Figure 2 A top view of a multifunctional ink stack device;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view of AA in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of the middle section (BB);

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of DD in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of EE.

[0026] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0027] 1. Sliding cover; 101. Plunger A; 2. Maintenance station base; 201. Sliding cover groove; 202. Receiving partition; 203. Translation guide groove; 204. Vertical guide groove; 205. Plunger B; 206. Plunger C; 207. Horizontal plate; 3. Secondary wheel of sliding cover transmission; 4. Bearing; 5. Gear connecting shaft; 6. Retaining ring; 7. Lifting drive plate; 701. Track groove; 8. Primary wheel of sliding cover transmission; 9. Ink stack lifting platform; 10. Ink absorption pad fixing plate; 11. Bearing seat; 12. Lead screw nut; 13. Lead screw; 14. Coupling; 15. Motor; 17. Lifting sensor plate; 18. Sensor. Detailed Implementation

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

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "middle", "outer", "inner", etc., which indicate orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements 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 of this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-6As shown, this utility model is a multifunctional ink stack device, including a sliding cover 1, a maintenance station base 2, a sliding cover transmission secondary wheel 3, bearings 4, a gear connecting shaft 5, and a sliding cover transmission primary wheel 8. Bearings 4 are installed on both sides of the gear connecting shaft 5 and fixed to the maintenance station base 2. Sliding cover transmission secondary wheels 3 and sliding cover transmission primary wheels 8 are installed on both sides of the gear connecting shaft 5 and fixed with retaining rings 6. Sliding cover grooves 201 are symmetrically opened on both sides of the maintenance station base 2. A plug screw A101 passes through the sliding cover groove 201 and is fixedly connected to the sliding cover 1. A rack matching the sliding cover transmission secondary wheel 3 is provided on the lower end face of both sides of the sliding cover 1. Supporting partitions 202 are symmetrically arranged inside the maintenance station base 2. 02. Several translation guide grooves 203 and vertical guide grooves 204 are opened at the same height on the lower side. The plug screw B205 passes through the translation guide groove 203 and is fixedly connected to the lifting drive plate 7. The lifting drive plate 7 has a "U" shaped plate structure. The upper surface of the lifting drive plate 7 is provided with a rack that matches the sliding cover transmission first stage wheel 8. Several track grooves 701 are opened on both opposite surfaces of the lifting drive plate 7. The track grooves 701 are combined grooves formed by connecting horizontal grooves and inclined grooves. The plug screw C206 passes through the vertical guide groove 204 and the track groove 701 in sequence and is fixedly connected to the ink stack lifting platform 9. The upper surface of the ink stack lifting platform 9 is fixed with an ink absorption pad fixing plate 10. The ink absorption pad fixing plate 10 is equipped with ink absorption pads and other parts.

[0032] A horizontal plate 207 is fixed between two receiving partitions 202. A motor 15 is fixed on one surface of the horizontal plate 207. The output shaft of the motor 15 extends through the horizontal plate 207 into the maintenance station base 2 and is connected to a lead screw 13 through a coupling 14. A lead screw nut 12 is threaded on the circumferential side of the lead screw 13. The lead screw nut 12 is fixed on the lifting drive plate 7. The other end of the lead screw 13 is fixed on the bearing seat 11 inside the maintenance station base 2.

[0033] A sensor 18 is fixed on the inner bottom surface of the maintenance station base 2, and a lifting sensor plate 17 is fixed on the left end face of the ink stack lifting platform 9. The position of the sensor 18 is adapted to the lifting sensor plate 17, and the sensor 18 and the lifting sensor plate 17 cooperate with each other.

[0034] Among them, the translation guide groove 203, the vertical guide groove 204 and the track groove 701 each have at least two grooves on the same surface.

[0035] Among them, the rack on the sliding cover 1 meshes with the sliding cover transmission secondary wheel 3; the rack on the lifting drive plate 7 meshes with the sliding cover transmission primary wheel 8.

[0036] Please see Figures 1-6 As shown in the figure, this embodiment illustrates the working principle of a multifunctional ink stack device:

[0037] like Figure 1As shown, at this time, the sliding cover 1 is in the state of covering the ink absorption pad. The motor 15 rotates, driving the lead screw 13 to rotate. The lead screw nut 12 and the lifting drive plate 7 are fixed together. The plug screw B205 on the lifting drive plate 7 is fixed in the translation guide groove 203 of the maintenance station base 2. The lifting drive plate 7 can only move horizontally. The lead screw nut 12 pushes the lifting drive plate 7 to move to the right. The rack at the top of the lifting drive plate 7 drives the sliding cover transmission first-stage wheel 8 to rotate. The sliding cover transmission first-stage wheel 8 drives the gear connecting shaft 5 to rotate. The gear connecting shaft 5 drives the sliding cover transmission second-stage wheel 3 to rotate. The sliding cover transmission second-stage wheel 3 drives the sliding cover 1 to move to the left. The round shaft part of the plug screw C206 fixed on the ink stack lifting platform 9 is in the track groove 701 of the lifting drive plate 7 and the vertical guide groove 204 on the receiving partition 202. The vertical guide groove 204 on the receiving partition 202... The guide groove 204 ensures that the ink stack lifting platform 9 can only move up and down. When the track groove 701 of the lifting drive plate 7 moves to the right, the entire operation is divided into three stages. In the first stage, when the lifting drive plate 7 moves to the right, the sliding cover 1 moves to the left, and the locking screw C206 on the ink stack lifting platform 9 is first lifted up, allowing the ink stack lifting platform 9 to rise. At this time, the lifting sensor 17 separates from the sensor 18 and leaves the origin. In the second stage, the lifting drive plate 7 continues to move to the right, and the sliding cover 1 continues to move to the left. The ink stack lifting platform 9 remains stationary, and the sliding cover 1 makes room for the ink absorption pad fixing plate 10 to rise. In the third stage, the lifting drive plate 7 continues to move to the right, and the locking screw C206 on the ink stack lifting platform 9 is lifted up, allowing the ink stack lifting platform 9 to rise. In the third stage, printhead cleaning and printhead sealing can be completed. When the machine needs to print, motor 15 reverses, lifting drive plate 7 moves to the left, ink stack lifting platform 9 lowers to its original position, and sliding cover 1 covers the ink absorption pad. For flash printing, the ink can be directly sprayed into the flash spray slot on sliding cover 1.

[0038] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," and "specific example" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0039] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-functional ink stack device comprising a sliding cover (1), a maintenance station base (2), a sliding cover transmission secondary wheel (3), a bearing (4), a gear connecting shaft (5) and a sliding cover transmission primary wheel (8), characterized in that: The gear connecting shaft (5) is installed with bearings (4) on both sides and is fixed on the maintenance station base (2); the gear connecting shaft (5) is installed with a sliding cover transmission secondary wheel (3) and a sliding cover transmission primary wheel (8) on both sides and is fixed with a check ring (6); the maintenance station base (2) is symmetrically provided with sliding cover grooves (201) on the opposite surfaces, and a screw A (101) is fixedly connected with the sliding cover (1) through the sliding cover grooves (201); the sliding cover (1) is provided with a rack matched with the sliding cover transmission secondary wheel (3) on the opposite surfaces; the maintenance station base (2) is symmetrically provided with receiving partitions (202) inside; the receiving partitions (202) are provided with a plurality of translation guide grooves (203) and vertical guide grooves (204) at the same height on the lower side; a screw B (205) is fixedly connected with the lifting driving plate (7) through the translation guide grooves (203); the lifting driving plate (7) is a "U" shaped plate body structure; the lifting driving plate (7) is provided with a rack matched with the sliding cover transmission primary wheel (8) on the upper surface; the lifting driving plate (7) is provided with a plurality of track grooves (701) on the opposite surfaces; a screw C (206) is fixedly connected with the ink stack lifting platform (9) through the vertical guide grooves (204) and the track grooves (701) in sequence; the ink stack lifting platform (9) is fixedly provided with an ink absorbing pad fixing plate (10) on the upper surface. Two receiving partitions (202) are fixedly connected with a horizontal plate (207); one surface of the horizontal plate (207) is fixedly provided with a motor (15); the output shaft of the motor (15) extends to the inside of the maintenance station base (2) through the horizontal plate (207) and is connected with a lead screw (13) through a shaft coupling (14); the lead screw (13) is screw-connected with a lead screw nut (12) on the side surface; the lead screw nut (12) is fixed on the lifting driving plate (7); the other end of the lead screw (13) is fixed on a bearing seat (11) in the maintenance station base (2). A sensor (18) is fixed on the bottom surface of the maintenance station base (2); a lifting sensing sheet (17) is fixed on the left end surface of the ink stack lifting platform (9).

2. A multi-functional ink stack device according to claim 1, wherein The track grooves (701) are combined grooves formed by horizontal grooves and inclined grooves.

3. The multi-functional ink stack device according to claim 1, wherein There are at least two grooves on the same surface of the translation guide grooves (203), the vertical guide grooves (204) and the track grooves (701).

4. The multi-functional ink stack device according to claim 1, wherein The position of the sensor (18) is adapted to the lifting sensing sheet (17); the sensor (18) and the lifting sensing sheet (17) are matched with each other.

5. The multi-functional ink stack device according to claim 1, wherein The rack on the sliding cover (1) is engaged with the sliding cover transmission secondary wheel (3).

6. The multi-functional ink stack device according to claim 1, wherein The rack on the lifting driving plate (7) is engaged with the sliding cover transmission primary wheel (8).

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