Ink cartridge structure for a printer

Abstract

The utility model provides a printer's ink cartridge structure, this ink cartridge structure includes: ink cartridge, the top of ink cartridge is hinged with top cover subassembly through the hinge, impurity processing mechanism, impurity processing mechanism installs in the ink cartridge top inner wall, impurity processing mechanism is used for ink impurity processing, ink jet mechanism, ink jet mechanism installs at the ink cartridge bottom, ink jet mechanism is used for printing ink jet. The effect under the setting of impurity processing mechanism, the fixed plate and the filter screen are engaged in the input shell inner chamber, in use, the input ink enters into the input shell, and the filter screen of the V type structure is set, the impurity in the ink is filtered and intercepted conveniently, the quality of ink whole is improved, the connecting bolt is set after dismounting, the impurity processing mechanism is taken out conveniently, the inside of ink cartridge is opened and cleaned conveniently, and the fixed plate is moved through the handle fixed connection, the fixed plate drives the filter screen to move, and the impurity is cleaned conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ink cartridge structure technology, specifically an ink cartridge structure for a printer. Background Technology

[0002] Modern ink cartridges mainly refer to the components in inkjet printers used to store printing ink and ultimately complete the printing process. In the past, ink cartridges referred to the stationery items people used to hold ink. Ink cartridges are an important part of inkjet printers, and their quality directly affects the printing effect. At the same time, ink cartridges are also components that are relatively prone to failure.

[0003] In the current ink cartridges, impurities in the ink are present. The cartridges lack impurity removal functions, which can easily lead to printhead clogging during use, affecting normal ink ejection and causing pixel loss. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention addresses the technical problem of ink cartridges lacking impurity removal functions, which can easily lead to printhead clogging during use, affecting normal ink ejection and causing pixel loss. The invention provides a printer cartridge structure.

[0005] This utility model solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0006] This utility model provides a printer ink cartridge structure, the printer ink cartridge structure comprising:

[0007] Ink cartridge, with a top cover assembly hinged to its top via a hinge;

[0008] An impurity treatment mechanism is installed on the inner wall of the top of the ink cartridge and is used to treat impurities in the ink.

[0009] An inkjet mechanism is installed at the bottom of the ink cartridge and is used for inkjet printing.

[0010] Furthermore, the top cover assembly includes a cover, an ink filling port, a sealing plug, a vent hole, and a sealing seat. The sealing seat is fixedly connected to the front side of the cover, the ink filling port is opened on the surface of the cover, the sealing plug is engaged with the ink filling port, and the vent hole is opened on the surface of the sealing plug.

[0011] Furthermore, the impurity treatment mechanism includes a fixed frame, a connecting seat, an observation window, an input shell, and a filter assembly. The connecting seat is fixedly connected to the side surface of the fixed frame and is installed on the top of the ink cartridge. The observation window is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame. The input shell is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame, and the filter assembly is installed inside the top of the input shell.

[0012] Furthermore, the filter assembly includes a tray, a fixing plate, a handle, and a filter screen. The tray is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the loading shell. The fixing plate is placed on the top side of the tray, the handle is fixedly connected to the top side of the fixing plate, and the filter screen is fixedly connected to the side surface of the fixing plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the filter screen has a V-shaped cross-section, and the outer surface of the filter screen slides against the inner wall of the insertion shell.

[0014] Furthermore, there are two slides, and the slides are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the loading shell, with a fixing plate placed on the top side of the slide.

[0015] Furthermore, the connector engages with the inner groove at the top of the ink cartridge, and the connector is fixedly connected to the top of the ink cartridge by connecting bolts.

[0016] Furthermore, there are two fixed frames, which are symmetrically distributed about the input shell.

[0017] Furthermore, a battery is installed in a placement groove on the bottom side surface of the ink cartridge, and a sealing cover installed on the side surface of the ink cartridge is provided at the right end of the placement groove. The battery is electrically connected to the inkjet mechanism.

[0018] Furthermore, the inkjet mechanism includes an extraction pump, an extraction tube, an ejection tube, and a printhead. The extraction pump is fixedly installed inside the bottom of the ink cartridge. The input end of the extraction pump is connected to the inner cavity of the ink cartridge through an air extraction tube. The output end of the extraction pump is fixedly connected to the ejection tube. The end of the ejection tube is fixedly connected to the printhead, and the printhead is installed on the bottom surface of the ink cartridge.

[0019] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of this utility model.

[0020] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] The ink cartridge structure of the printer described above features a cartridge cover that engages with a fixed sealing seat at the top of the cartridge. During use, a vent is provided on the sealing plug to facilitate ink extraction and ejection by the inkjet mechanism. The impurity treatment mechanism allows the fixing plate and filter to engage within the inlet housing. During use, the inserted ink enters the inlet housing, and the V-shaped filter effectively filters and intercepts impurities in the ink, improving overall ink quality. The connecting bolts can be removed to easily take out the impurity treatment mechanism, facilitating cleaning of the cartridge interior. A handle allows the fixed plate to move, enabling the filter to move as well, facilitating impurity removal. An observation window allows for easy monitoring of the ink level in the cartridge. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ink cartridge structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the ink cartridge structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a bottom-view perspective of the overall structure of the ink cartridge of this utility model.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0027] 1. Ink cartridge; 2. Top cover assembly; 21. Cartridge cover; 22. Ink filling port; 23. Sealing plug; 24. Vent hole; 25. Sealing seat; 3. Hinge; 4. Battery; 5. Impurity handling mechanism; 51. Fixing frame; 52. Connecting seat; 53. Observation window; 54. Insertion shell; 55. Fixing plate; 56. Handle; 57. Slide plate; 58. Filter screen; 6. Inkjet mechanism; 61. Extraction pump; 62. Extraction tube; 63. Ejection tube; 64. Printhead. Detailed Implementation

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

[0029] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this application described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0030] In this application, 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 application 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.

[0031] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," and "socketing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0034] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the printer's ink cartridge structure includes:

[0035] Ink cartridge 1, with a top cover assembly 2 hinged to the top of the ink cartridge 1 via a hinge 3;

[0036] Impurity treatment mechanism 5 is installed on the inner wall of the top of ink cartridge 1 and is used to treat impurities in ink.

[0037] Inkjet mechanism 6 is installed at the bottom of ink cartridge 1 and is used for inkjet printing.

[0038] The handle 56 moves the fixed plate 55, which in turn moves the filter 58, allowing the fixed plate 55 and filter 58 to engage inside the ink cartridge 54. During use, the ink enters the ink cartridge 54, and the V-shaped filter 58 effectively filters and intercepts impurities in the ink, improving the overall quality of the ink. The connecting bolts can be removed to easily remove the impurity treatment mechanism 5, facilitating the opening and cleaning of the ink cartridge 1. The handle 56 also moves the fixed plate 55, which in turn moves the filter 58, facilitating the cleaning of impurities. The observation window 53 allows for easy viewing of the ink level in the ink cartridge 1.

[0039] The top cover assembly 2 includes a cover 21, an ink filling port 22, a sealing plug 23, a vent hole 24, and a sealing seat 25. The sealing seat 25 is fixedly connected to the front side of the cover 21. The ink filling port 22 is opened on the surface of the cover 21. The sealing plug 23 is engaged and connected inside the ink filling port 22, and the vent hole 24 is opened on the surface of the sealing plug 23.

[0040] The cover 21 drives the fixedly connected sealing seat 25 to engage in the inner cavity at the top of the ink cartridge 1. During use, the sealing plug 23 is provided with a vent hole 24 to facilitate the ink-drawing and ink-jetting operation of the inkjet mechanism 6.

[0041] The impurity treatment mechanism 5 includes a fixed frame 51, a connecting seat 52, an observation window 53, an input shell 54, and a filter assembly. The connecting seat 52 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the fixed frame 51 and is installed on the top of the ink cartridge 1. The observation window 53 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame 51. The input shell 54 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame 51 and a filter assembly is installed inside the top of the input shell 54.

[0042] The filter assembly includes a tray 57, a fixing plate 55, a handle 56, and a filter screen 58. The tray 57 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the insertion shell 54. The fixing plate 55 is placed on the top side of the tray 57. The handle 56 is fixedly connected to the top side of the fixing plate 55. The filter screen 58 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the fixing plate 55.

[0043] The handle 56 moves the fixed plate 55, which in turn moves the filter 58, allowing the fixed plate 55 and filter 58 to engage inside the ink cartridge 54. During use, the ink enters the ink cartridge 54, and the V-shaped filter 58 effectively filters and intercepts impurities in the ink, improving the overall quality of the ink. The connecting bolts can be removed to easily remove the impurity treatment mechanism 5, facilitating the opening and cleaning of the ink cartridge 1. The handle 56 also moves the fixed plate 55, which in turn moves the filter 58, facilitating the cleaning of impurities. The observation window 53 allows for easy viewing of the ink level in the ink cartridge 1.

[0044] The filter screen 58 has a V-shaped cross-section, and the outer surface of the filter screen 58 slides against the inner wall of the insertion shell 54.

[0045] There are two slides 57, and the slides 57 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the loading shell 54. A fixing plate 55 is placed on the top side of the slides 57.

[0046] The connector 52 engages with the inner groove at the top of the ink cartridge 1, and the connector 52 is fixedly connected to the top of the ink cartridge 1 by connecting bolts.

[0047] There are two fixed frames 51, and the two fixed frames 51 are symmetrically distributed about the input shell 54.

[0048] A battery 4 is installed in a placement groove on the bottom side surface of the ink cartridge 1, and a sealing cover installed on the side surface of the ink cartridge 1 is provided at the right end of the placement groove. The battery 4 is electrically connected to the inkjet mechanism 6.

[0049] The inkjet mechanism 6 includes an extraction pump 61, an extraction tube 62, an ejection tube 63, and a printhead 64. The extraction pump 61 is fixedly installed inside the bottom of the ink cartridge 1. The input end of the extraction pump 61 is connected to the inner cavity of the ink cartridge 1 through an air extraction tube. The output end of the extraction pump 61 is fixedly connected to the ejection tube 63. The end of the ejection tube 63 is fixedly connected to the printhead 64. The printhead 64 is installed on the bottom surface of the ink cartridge 1.

[0050] Start the extraction pump 61. The extraction pump 61 extracts the ink from the ink cartridge 1 through the extraction tube 62. The extracted ink is injected into the printhead 64 through the ejection tube 63, so that the printhead 64 can eject the ink for inkjet printing.

[0051] The circuits, electronic components, and modules involved are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this application does not involve any improvement to the software and methods.

[0052] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Any changes in its shape or structure fall within the protection scope of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this utility model, but all such changes and modifications fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A printer ink cartridge structure, characterized in that, The printer's ink cartridge structure includes: Ink cartridge (1), the top of which is hinged to a top cover assembly (2) via a hinge (3); Impurity treatment mechanism (5) is installed on the inner wall of the top of ink cartridge (1) and is used for impurity treatment in ink. Inkjet mechanism (6), which is installed at the bottom of ink cartridge (1), is used for inkjet printing; The impurity treatment mechanism (5) includes a fixed frame (51), a connecting seat (52), an observation window (53), an input shell (54), and a filter assembly. The connecting seat (52) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the fixed frame (51), and the connecting seat (52) is installed on the top of the ink cartridge (1). The observation window (53) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame (51). The input shell (54) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame (51), and the filter assembly is installed inside the top of the input shell (54). The filter assembly includes a tray (57), a fixing plate (55), a handle (56), and a filter screen (58). The tray (57) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the loading shell (54). The fixing plate (55) is placed on the top side of the tray (57). The handle (56) is fixedly connected to the top side of the fixing plate (55). The filter screen (58) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the fixing plate (55).

2. The ink cartridge structure of the printer as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover assembly (2) includes a cover (21), an ink filling port (22), a sealing plug (23), a vent (24), and a sealing seat (25). The sealing seat (25) is fixedly connected to the front side of the cover (21). The ink filling port (22) is opened on the surface of the cover (21). The sealing plug (23) is engaged and connected inside the ink filling port (22), and the vent (24) is opened on the surface of the sealing plug (23).

3. The ink cartridge structure of the printer as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The filter screen (58) has a V-shaped cross-section, and the outer surface of the filter screen (58) slides against the inner wall of the input shell (54).

4. The ink cartridge structure of the printer as described in claim 1, characterized in that: There are two slides (57), and the slides (57) are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the loading shell (54).

5. The ink cartridge structure of the printer as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (52) engages with the inner groove at the top of the ink cartridge (1), and the connector (52) is fixedly connected to the top of the ink cartridge (1) by connecting bolts.

6. The ink cartridge structure of the printer as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The number of fixed frames (51) is two, and the two fixed frames (51) are symmetrically distributed about the input shell (54).

7. The ink cartridge structure of the printer as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A battery (4) is installed in the placement groove on the bottom side surface of the ink cartridge (1), and a sealing cover is provided on the right end of the placement groove and installed on the side surface of the ink cartridge (1). The battery (4) is electrically connected to the inkjet mechanism (6).

8. The ink cartridge structure of the printer as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The inkjet mechanism (6) includes an extraction pump (61), an extraction tube (62), an ejection tube (63), and a printhead (64). The extraction pump (61) is fixedly installed inside the bottom of the ink cartridge (1). The input end of the extraction pump (61) is connected to the inner cavity of the ink cartridge (1) through an air extraction tube. The output end of the extraction pump (61) is fixedly connected to the ejection tube (63). The end of the ejection tube (63) is fixedly connected to the printhead (64). The printhead (64) is installed on the bottom surface of the ink cartridge (1).

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