An ink-jet labeler

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of ink adding type label holder machines, including label holder machine main body, printing component, and label holder machine main body front is equipped with sliding slot, printing component is slidably connected on sliding slot, and printing component includes ink adding module, printing module, ink adding module includes ink adding bin, ink adding bin top is equipped with ink adding mouth, bottom is equipped with ink outlet, and printing module includes ink cartridge, printing nozzle, ink cartridge is equipped with ink filling mouth, ink filling mouth and ink outlet are connected by ink guide hose, and printing nozzle is connected ink cartridge. The utility model can add ink at any time, extend ink cartridge use cycle, reduce label holder printing cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of textile machinery technology, specifically to an ink-fillable label machine. Background Technology

[0002] A marking machine is a piece of equipment used in garment production. It is mainly used to draw the shape or mark patterns, text and other information of various parts of the garment on printing paper according to the style of the garment and the width of the fabric.

[0003] Currently, most label printers on the market use disposable ink cartridges. Due to their enclosed structure, once the ink is depleted, it cannot be refilled; only a new cartridge can be replaced. This design has two major drawbacks: firstly, frequent cartridge replacements lead to high consumable costs; secondly, the original cartridges have no reuse value after use, significantly shortening their effective lifespan. These shortcomings keep label printing costs high, increasing the financial burden on users and limiting the sustainable use of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a refillable ink cartridge printer that extends the lifespan of ink cartridges and reduces the cost of cartridge printing.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A refillable label printer includes a label printer body and a printing component. The front of the label printer body has a slide groove, and the printing component is slidably connected to the slide groove. The printing component includes an ink filling module and a printing module. The ink filling module includes an ink filling tank with an ink filling port at the top and an ink outlet at the bottom. The printing module includes an ink cartridge and a print head. The ink cartridge has an ink filling port, and the ink filling port and the ink outlet are connected by an ink guide hose. The print head is connected to the ink cartridge.

[0007] Furthermore, the printing module also includes a printing bracket and a connecting plate. The printing bracket is an L-shaped bracket, the ink cartridge is fixed on the horizontal plate of the L-shaped bracket, the side plate of the L-shaped bracket is slidably connected to the slide groove, the back of the ink filling tank is fixed on the connecting plate, and the connecting plate is fixed to the side plate of the L-shaped bracket by rivets.

[0008] Furthermore, the ink inlet is lower than the ink filling port.

[0009] Furthermore, a protective plug is provided at the ink filling port.

[0010] Furthermore, the print head is located on the left side of the printing module.

[0011] Furthermore, the printhead is equipped with a control valve.

[0012] Furthermore, the main body of the marking machine is provided with supports on both sides, and multiple take-up rollers are arranged vertically and vertically below, with each take-up roller rotatably connected to a support at both ends.

[0013] Furthermore, both the ink tank and the ink delivery hose are made of transparent PVC material.

[0014] Furthermore, sealant is provided at the connection between the ink outlet and the ink guide hose, and at the connection between the ink inlet and the ink guide hose.

[0015] Furthermore, an ink injection needle is provided at the ink injection port, and the ink guide hose is connected to the ink injection needle.

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

[0017] This invention, through simple modification, adds an ink filling chamber to the outside of the ink cartridge. The ink filling chamber is connected to the ink cartridge via an ink guide hose, allowing for ink refilling at any time, extending the lifespan of the ink cartridge, and reducing the cost of marking printing. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the printing component of this utility model;

[0021] In the diagram: 1-Main body of the printer, 11-Slide rail, 12-Bracket, 13-Take-up roller, 2-Printing assembly, 21-Ink filling module, 211-Ink filling tank, 212 Ink guide hose, 213-Ink filling port, 214-Protective plug, 215-Ink outlet, 22-Printing module, 221-Ink cartridge, 222-Printing nozzle, 223-Ink filling port, 224-Printing bracket, 225-Connecting plate, 226-Control valve. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product of this application is usually placed in when in use, or the orientation or positional relationship that is commonly understood by those skilled in the art. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] As shown in the figure, a refillable label printer includes a label printer body 1 and a printing component 2. The label printer body 1 has a sliding groove 11 on its front side, and the printing component 2 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 11. The printing component 2 includes an ink filling module 21 and a printing module 22. The ink filling module 21 includes an ink filling tank 211, an ink filling port 213 on the top of the ink filling tank 211, and a protective plug 214 at the ink filling port 213. The ink outlet 215 is located at the bottom of the ink filling tank 211. The printing module 22 includes an ink cartridge 221 and a print head 222. The ink cartridge 221 has an ink filling port 223, and the ink filling port 223 and the ink outlet 215 are connected by an ink guide hose 212. The print head 222 is connected to the ink cartridge 221 and is located on the left side of the printing module 22. The print head 222 has a control valve 226 for controlling the ink flow rate to ensure uniform ink spraying.

[0026] The printing module also includes a printing bracket 224 and a connecting plate 225. The printing bracket 224 is an L-shaped bracket. The ink cartridge 221 is fixed on the horizontal plate of the L-shaped bracket. The side plate of the L-shaped bracket is slidably connected to the slide groove 11. The back of the ink filling tank 211 is fixed on the connecting plate 225. The connecting plate 225 is fixed to the side plate of the L-shaped bracket by rivets. The ink filling port 223 is lower than the ink filling port 213.

[0027] The main body 1 of the marking machine has supports 12 on both sides, and multiple take-up rollers 13 are arranged vertically and vertically below it. Each take-up roller 13 is rotatably connected to the supports 12 at both ends. The take-up rollers are connected to the supports through bearings to ensure that they can rotate freely. The bottom take-up roller is connected to the take-up motor. By adjusting the speed and torque of the take-up motor, the material is kept under appropriate tension during the take-up process. The structure of the take-up rollers described above is based on the structure of the prior art, and will not be described in detail in this application.

[0028] Both the ink tank 211 and the ink guide tube 212 are made of transparent PVC material, allowing observation of the ink filling process.

[0029] Sealing compound is applied at the connection between the ink outlet 215 and the ink guide hose 212, and at the connection between the ink inlet 223 and the ink guide hose 212, to prevent ink leakage. An ink inlet needle is provided at the ink inlet 223, and the ink guide hose 212 is connected to the ink inlet needle.

[0030] When the ink tank 211 of the marking machine is found to be low on ink, ink can be added to the ink tank 211 through the ink filling port 213. The specific method is as follows: Remove the protective plug 214, use a syringe to inject ink into the ink tank 211, observe the ink flowing along the ink guide hose 212 into the ink cartridge 221, continue injecting ink until the ink level is flush with the bottom of the ink filling port 213 and there is no sign of sinking within a short time, indicating that it is full. At this point, stop injecting and replace the protective plug 214. This utility model, through simple modification, connects an ink filling tank to the outside of the original ink cartridge, allowing for ink refilling at any time. This is not only very convenient but also extends the lifespan of the ink cartridge and reduces marking machine printing costs.

[0031] Of course, there may be other embodiments of this utility model. Without departing from the spirit and essence of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make various corresponding changes and modifications based on this utility model, but these corresponding changes and modifications should all fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ink-on-demand labeler characterized by: The machine includes a main body (1) of a marker printer and a printing component (2). The main body (1) of the marker printer has a sliding groove (11) on the front. The printing component (2) is slidably connected to the sliding groove (11). The printing component (2) includes an ink filling module (21) and a printing module (22). The ink filling module (21) includes an ink filling tank (211). The ink filling tank (211) has an ink filling port (213) at the top and an ink outlet (215) at the bottom. The printing module (22) includes an ink cartridge (221) and a print head (222). The ink cartridge (221) has an ink filling port (223). The ink filling port (223) and the ink outlet (215) are connected by an ink guide hose (212). The print head (222) is connected to the ink cartridge (221).

2. The ink-on-demand labeler of claim 1, wherein: The printing module also includes a printing bracket (224) and a connecting plate (225). The printing bracket (224) is an L-shaped bracket. The ink cartridge (221) is fixed on the horizontal plate of the L-shaped bracket. The side plate of the L-shaped bracket is slidably connected to the slide groove (11). The back of the ink tank (211) is fixed on the connecting plate (225). The connecting plate (225) is fixed to the side plate of the L-shaped bracket by rivets.

3. The ink-on-demand labeler of claim 2, wherein: The ink inlet (223) is lower than the ink filling inlet (213).

4. The ink-on-demand labeler of claim 3, wherein: A protective plug (214) is provided at the ink filling port (213).

5. The ink-on-demand labeler of claim 2, wherein: The print head (222) is located on the left side of the printing module (22).

6. The ink-on-demand tape machine of claim 5, wherein: The print head (222) is equipped with a control valve (226).

7. The ink-on-demand tape machine of claim 1, wherein: The main body (1) of the marking machine is provided with supports (12) on both sides, and multiple take-up rollers (13) are provided at intervals below. Each take-up roller (13) is rotatably connected to the support (12) at both ends.

8. The ink-on-demand tape machine of claim 1, wherein: Both the ink filling tank (211) and the ink guiding hose (212) are made of transparent PVC material.

9. The ink-on-demand tape machine of claim 1, wherein: Sealant is provided at the connection between the ink outlet (215) and the ink guide hose (212), and at the connection between the ink inlet (223) and the ink guide hose (212).

10. The ink-on-demand tape machine of claim 1, wherein: An ink injection needle is provided at the ink injection port (223), and the ink guide hose (212) is connected to the ink injection needle.

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