Intelligent ink box

By designing a moisturizing zone and sealing structure for the smart ink cartridge, the problem of needing to clean the brush after use is solved, ensuring that the brush tip remains moist at all times, simplifying the usage process and improving the user experience.

CN224197516UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05SHENZHEN RELLIANCE TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN RELLIANCE TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-01-07
Publication Date
2026-05-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Using a calligraphy brush in existing technologies requires a cumbersome process of preparing ink and cleaning, resulting in a poor user experience.

Method used

A smart ink cartridge has been designed, consisting of a top cover and a bottom box. The bottom box contains a brush placement area, an inkstone slot, and a moisturizing area. The top cover is sealed to the bottom box. The moisturizing area contains a water-retaining sponge. The seal is controlled by an air extraction device and a sensor to ensure that the brush tip remains moist, simplifying the usage process.

Benefits of technology

This technology eliminates the need for cleaning the brush after each use, keeping the tip constantly moist so it can be used directly next time. This simplifies the ink preparation process and improves the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an intelligent ink box which comprises an upper cover and a bottom box, the upper cover is connected with the bottom box in a sealed mode, a writing brush containing area used for containing a writing brush and an inkstone groove used for storing ink are arranged in the bottom box, and a moisturizing area is arranged below the position, corresponding to a pen point of the writing brush, in the bottom box. A sealing part is arranged at the bottom of the upper cover, and when the upper cover and the bottom cover are covered, the sealing part seals the inkstone groove. According to the ink-stone box, a used writing brush is placed in the bottom box, then the upper cover and the bottom cover are covered, the sealing part seals the ink-stone groove, ink in the ink-stone groove is prevented from leaking out, the moisturizing area can keep the pen point of the writing brush moist, and therefore the writing brush can be directly taken out for use next time. The writing brush is free of washing after being used.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In existing technology, ink is prepared before using a calligraphy brush. Traditional methods of preparing ink include grinding ink or using ready-made bottled ink, pouring the ink into an ink cartridge, and then using the brush to apply it.

[0003] Normally, after using a calligraphy brush, the ink is collected or poured out, and the brush is then rinsed clean for the next use. However, each time a calligraphy brush is used, ink needs to be prepared and the brush needs to be rinsed after use. Especially when you need to write urgently, you have to go through tedious preparation work such as preparing ink before writing, and you also need to spend a lot of time cleaning the brush after use. The operation process is relatively complicated and the user experience is poor.

[0004] Therefore, existing technologies need to be improved and enhanced. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides an intelligent ink cartridge that eliminates the need to clean the brush. After using the brush, simply close the ink cartridge and it can be taken out directly for the next use.

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

[0007] A smart ink cartridge includes an upper cover and a lower box. The upper cover is sealed to the lower box. The lower box has a brush placement area for placing a brush and an inkstone groove for storing ink. A moisturizing area is provided below the tip of the brush in the lower box. The bottom of the upper cover has a sealing part. When the upper cover and the lower box are closed, the sealing part seals the inkstone groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the moisturizing area is provided with a groove, and a water-retaining sponge is installed in the groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper cover is provided with an air extraction device and a vent switch. The air extraction device includes a control module and an air pump connected to the control module. The inner side of the upper cover is provided with a vent hole and an air extraction hole communicating with the inside of the bottom box. The air extraction hole is connected to the air pump through a pipe, and the vent hole is connected to the vent switch.

[0010] Furthermore, a Hall sensor is provided inside the bottom box for detecting whether the top cover is closed with the bottom box, and the Hall sensor is connected to the control module.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper cover is equipped with a pressure sensor for detecting the air pressure inside the bottom box, and the pressure sensor is connected to the control module.

[0012] Furthermore, the brush placement area is provided with a plurality of first brush holders for placing brushes, and the inner side of the upper cover is provided with a second brush holder adapted to the first brush holders. When the upper cover is closed with the bottom box, the brush abuts against the first brush holders and the second brush holders.

[0013] Furthermore, both the first and second brush holders are made of soft rubber.

[0014] Furthermore, the first brush holder and the second brush holder are provided with a plurality of recesses that are adapted to the brush.

[0015] Furthermore, a sealing element is provided at the bottom of the sealing part, and when the upper cover is closed with the bottom box, the sealing part is sealed to the inkstone groove through the sealing element.

[0016] Furthermore, the upper cover is equipped with a display screen and operation buttons, which are connected to the control module.

[0017] Furthermore, both the top surface of the bottom box and the top surface of the top cover are provided with sealing rings. When the top cover is closed with the bottom box, the top cover is sealed to the bottom box through the sealing rings.

[0018] Furthermore, the upper cover is hinged, snap-fitted, or magnetically attached to the bottom box.

[0019] Compared to existing technologies, the intelligent ink cartridge provided by this utility model includes an upper cover and a lower box. The upper cover and the lower box are sealed together. The lower box contains a brush holder for holding a brush and an inkstone trough for storing ink. A moisturizing area is located below the brush tip within the lower box. A sealing part is located at the bottom of the upper cover. When the upper cover and the lower box are closed, the sealing part seals the inkstone trough. With this utility model, after use, the brush is placed in the lower box, and then the upper and lower covers are closed, causing the sealing part to seal the inkstone trough, preventing ink leakage. The moisturizing area keeps the brush tip moist, allowing the brush to be directly removed for the next use, achieving a brush-free cleaning effect after use. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the intelligent ink cartridge provided by this utility model from one angle.

[0022] Figure 2 An exploded view of the smart ink cartridge provided by this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the ink cartridge provided by this utility model from another angle.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0025] Top cover-1, bottom box-2, brush placement area-3, inkstone groove-4, moisturizing area-5, sealing part-6, groove-7, water storage sponge-8, vent hole-9, air extraction hole-10, first brush holder-11, second brush holder-12, recessed part-13, sealing element-14, display screen-15, operation button-16, sealing ring-17. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application will be thorough and complete.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0028] In this utility model, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this utility model and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” as used herein may be used to describe various elements, but these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. When used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms “comprising / including” or “having” specify the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0030] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0031] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, this utility model provides an upper cover 1 and a bottom box 2, which are sealed together. The bottom box 2 contains a brush placement area 3 for placing brushes and an inkstone trough 4 for storing ink. A moisturizing area 5 is located below the brush tip inside the bottom box 2 to keep the brush tip moist. A sealing part 6 is located at the bottom of the upper cover 1. When the upper cover 1 and the bottom box 2 are closed, the sealing part 6 seals the inkstone trough 4. It is understood that after the upper cover 1 and the bottom box 2 are closed, the sealing part 6 can seal the inkstone trough 4, preventing ink leakage and ensuring that the ink can be stored in the inkstone trough 4. Used brushes are placed in the brush placement area 3, and when needed again, they can be simply removed and used directly.

[0033] It should be noted that the moisture in the moisturizing area 5 can keep the tip of the brush moist for a long time, ensuring that the tip of the brush will still be moist when the top cover 1 is opened next time, so that it can be taken out and used directly.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model allows the brush tip to be kept moist for a long time through the moisturizing area 5, making it easy to use directly when taken out next time, achieving a no-wash effect. In addition, the sealing part 6 allows the ink to be stably stored in the inkstone trough 4, making it easy to open and use directly next time without the need for additional ink preparation, eliminating the traditional steps of grinding or pouring ink. The whole process is simple to operate and the user experience is better.

[0035] Furthermore, the moisturizing area 5 is provided with a groove 7, and a water-retaining sponge 8 is installed inside the groove 7. On the one hand, the water-retaining sponge 8 can keep the inside of the base box 2 moist, that is, it can keep the tip of the brush moist for a long time; on the other hand, the groove 7 and the water-retaining sponge 8 can be used to catch ink dripping from the tip of the brush, preventing the dripping ink from staining other areas, thus improving the user experience.

[0036] Furthermore, the upper cover 1 is provided with an air extraction device and a vent switch. The air extraction device includes a control module and an air pump connected to the control module. The inner side of the upper cover 1 is provided with a vent hole 9 and an air extraction hole 10 communicating with the interior of the bottom box 2. The air extraction hole 10 is connected to the air pump through a pipe, and the vent hole 9 is connected to the vent switch.

[0037] Understandably, the air pump can extract air from the bottom box 2 through the air extraction hole 10, creating a negative pressure state inside the bottom box 2. This makes the contact between the sealing part 6 and the inkstone groove 4 more stable, and the sealing connection between the top cover 1 and the bottom box 2 more stable, preventing moisture loss from the bottom box 2 and ensuring that the tip of the brush remains moist for a long time. When the user needs to use the brush again, the air release switch can be used to allow external air to enter the bottom box 2 through the air release hole 9, thereby changing the negative pressure state inside the bottom box 2 to a normal state, allowing the top cover 1 and the bottom box 2 to be opened and the brush to be taken out.

[0038] Furthermore, a Hall sensor is installed inside the base box 2 to detect when the upper cover 1 and the base box 2 are closed. The Hall sensor is connected to the control module. When the upper cover 1 and the base box 2 are closed, the Hall sensor can detect the closing command between the upper cover 1 and the base box 2. At this time, the Hall sensor transmits the closing signal to the control module, and the control module controls the air pump to work, that is, to create a negative pressure state inside the base box 2.

[0039] Furthermore, the upper cover 1 is equipped with a pressure sensor for detecting the internal air pressure of the bottom box 2, and the pressure sensor is connected to the control module. It should be noted that when there is air leakage between the upper cover 1 and the bottom box 2, the negative pressure state inside the bottom box 2 will gradually return to normal. At this time, when the pressure sensor detects that the air pressure inside the bottom box 2 is lower than a preset value, the pressure sensor will transmit a low-pressure signal to the control module. The control module will then control the air pump to operate, ensuring that the air pressure inside the bottom box 2 is always maintained within a preset range. This prevents severe air leakage between the upper cover 1 and the bottom cover, which could lead to moisture loss from the bottom box 2, resulting in poor moisture retention at the tip of the brush and making it difficult to directly remove the brush for use next time.

[0040] Furthermore, the brush placement area 3 is provided with a plurality of first brush holders 11 for placing brushes, and the inner side of the upper cover 1 is provided with a second brush holder 12 adapted to the first brush holders 11. When the upper cover 1 is closed with the bottom box 2, the brush abuts against the first brush holders 11 and the second brush holders 12. It can be understood that when the upper cover 1 is closed with the bottom box 2, the first brush holders 11 and the second brush holders 12 will clamp the brush together to prevent the brush from loosening and being damaged.

[0041] Furthermore, both the first brush holder 11 and the second brush holder 12 are made of soft rubber, such as silicone. The use of soft rubber in the first brush holder 11 and the second brush holder 12 can prevent damage to the brush when clamping it, and can also allow the first brush holder 11 and the second brush holder 12 to clamp the brush better.

[0042] Furthermore, the first brush holder 11 and the second brush holder 12 are provided with a plurality of recesses 13 adapted to the brush. The recesses 13 can prevent the first brush holder 11 and the second brush holder 12 from damaging the brush when clamping the brush, and can also enable the first brush holder 11 and the second brush holder 12 to clamp the brush better.

[0043] Furthermore, a sealing element 14 is provided at the bottom of the sealing part 6. When the upper cover 1 and the bottom box 2 are closed, the sealing part 6 is sealed to the inkstone groove 4 through the sealing element 14. The sealant improves the airtightness of the connection between the sealing part 6 and the inkstone groove 4, that is, it provides a better sealing effect.

[0044] Furthermore, the upper cover 1 is equipped with a display screen 15 and an operation button 16, which are connected to the control module. The operation button 16 allows adjustment of the content displayed on the display screen 15, which can display parameter information of the pressure sensor, the Hall sensor, etc., facilitating a clearer understanding of the internal structure of the bottom box 2 for the user.

[0045] Furthermore, both the top surface of the bottom box 2 and the top surface of the top cover 1 are provided with sealing rings 17. When the top cover 1 is closed with the bottom box 2, the top cover 1 is sealed to the bottom box 2 through the sealing rings 17. The sealing rings 17 enable better airtightness of the connection between the top cover 1 and the bottom box 2.

[0046] Furthermore, the upper cover 1 is hinged, snap-fitted, or magnetically attached to the bottom box 2. It should be noted that the hinged connection between the upper cover 1 and the bottom box 2 means that they can fold together to close; the snap-fit ​​connection means that they are detachably connected; and the magnetic attachment connection allows for quick closing, providing a better user experience.

[0047] In summary, the intelligent ink cartridge provided by this utility model not only moisturizes the brush but also prevents dripping ink from staining other areas. The recessed portion allows the first and second brush holders to better clamp the brush. The sealing element and sealing ring improve the airtightness of the connection between the sealing part and the inkstone groove, and between the top cover and the bottom box. With this utility model, after using the brush, it is placed in the bottom box, and then the top and bottom covers are closed, allowing the sealing part to seal the inkstone groove, preventing ink leakage. The moisturizing area keeps the brush tip moist, meaning the brush can be directly removed for the next use, achieving a brush-free cleaning effect after use.

[0048] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. All of these forms are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart ink cartridge, characterized in that, The device includes an upper cover (1) and a bottom box (2). The upper cover (1) is sealed to the bottom box (2). The bottom box (2) is provided with a brush placement area (3) for placing brushes and an inkstone trough (4) for storing ink. The bottom box (2) is provided with a moisturizing area (5) below the tip of the brush. The bottom of the upper cover (1) is provided with a sealing part (6). When the upper cover (1) and the bottom box (2) are closed, the sealing part (6) seals the inkstone trough (4).

2. The smart ink cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moisturizing area (5) is provided with a groove (7), and a water-retaining sponge (8) is installed in the groove (7).

3. The intelligent ink cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover (1) is provided with an air extraction device and a vent switch. The air extraction device includes a control module and an air pump connected to the control module. The inner side of the upper cover (1) is provided with a vent hole (9) and an air extraction hole (10) that communicates with the inside of the bottom box (2). The air extraction hole (10) is connected to the air pump through a pipe, and the vent hole (9) is connected to the vent switch.

4. The smart ink cartridge according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom box (2) is equipped with a Hall sensor for detecting whether the top cover (1) and the bottom box (2) are closed. The Hall sensor is connected to the control module.

5. The smart ink cartridge according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper cover (1) is equipped with a pressure sensor for detecting the air pressure inside the bottom box (2), and the pressure sensor is connected to the control module.

6. The smart ink cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The brush placement area (3) is provided with a plurality of first brush holders (11) for placing brushes. The inner side of the upper cover (1) is provided with a second brush holder (12) that is adapted to the first brush holders (11). When the upper cover (1) is closed with the bottom box (2), the brush abuts against the first brush holders (11) and the second brush holders (12).

7. The smart ink cartridge according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the first brush holder (11) and the second brush holder (12) are made of soft rubber.

8. The smart ink cartridge according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first brush holder (11) and the second brush holder (12) are provided with a plurality of recesses (13) adapted to the brush.

9. The intelligent ink cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the sealing part (6) is provided with a sealing element (14). When the upper cover (1) is closed with the bottom box (2), the sealing part (6) is sealed to the inkstone groove (4) through the sealing element (14).

10. The smart ink cartridge according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the top surface of the bottom box (2) and the top surface of the top cover (1) are provided with sealing rings (17). When the top cover (1) is closed with the bottom box (2), the top cover (1) is sealed to the bottom box (2) through the sealing rings (17).