ink cartridge

Abstract

The ink cartridge provided by the utility model can be detachably installed to the ink cartridge installation part, the ink cartridge comprises a container main body, the container main body comprises a container shell and an ink outlet part connected with the container shell, a cavity for containing ink is formed in the container shell, and the ink outlet part is in fluid communication with the cavity; the ink cartridge installation part comprises an ink suction needle and an ink receiving piece located below the ink suction needle; the ink receiving piece can rotate around the front end part, so that the rear end part can move in the up-down direction; when the ink receiving piece is in the first position, the rear end part is close to the ink suction needle; when the ink receiving piece is in the second position, the rear end part is away from the ink suction needle, and the ink outlet part is combined with the ink suction needle; the ink cartridge further comprises a pushing piece for pushing the rear end part, the pushing piece enables the ink receiving piece to move from the first position to the second position; the pushing piece is detachably connected with the container main body, so that when the pushing piece is damaged or cannot be matched with the container main body, the pushing piece can be replaced or repaired in time, and the use cost of the ink cartridge is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inkjet imaging technology, and in particular to an ink cartridge that can be detachably installed into an inkjet imaging device. Background Technology

[0002] The ink cartridge can be detachably installed into an inkjet imaging device. The cartridge includes a housing and an ink outlet portion disposed on the housing. An ink chamber for containing ink is formed inside the housing, and the ink outlet portion and the ink chamber are in fluid communication. The inkjet imaging device is equipped with an ink suction needle for drawing ink. After the ink cartridge is installed into the inkjet imaging device, at least a portion of the ink suction needle can enter the ink outlet portion, and the ink in the ink chamber is delivered to the imaging device through the ink suction needle and the ink outlet portion. The inkjet imaging device also has at least one ink receiving portion. During the installation of the ink cartridge, the ink receiving portion needs to be forced to avoid contact so that the ink outlet portion can engage with the ink suction needle. Therefore, how to achieve this avoidance of contact without affecting the operation of other components, and in a simple and quick manner, is a research and development issue that developers need to consider. Utility Model Content

[0003] The ink cartridge provided by this utility model can solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems, and the specific technical solution is as follows:

[0004] The ink cartridge is detachably installed into the ink cartridge mounting section of the imaging device. The ink cartridge includes a container body, which includes a container shell and an ink outlet connected to the container shell. The container shell has a chamber for containing ink inside, and the ink outlet is in fluid communication with the chamber and is used to deliver ink to the imaging device.

[0005] The ink cartridge is installed in the forward direction and removed in the backward direction. The direction intersecting the forward and backward direction is the left and right direction. The ink cartridge mounting part is provided with multiple mounting slots distributed in the left and right direction. The mounting slots are used to install the ink cartridge. The direction intersecting both the forward and backward direction and the left and right direction is the up and down direction. The ink cartridge mounting part includes an ink suction needle and an ink receiving component located below the ink suction needle. The ink suction needle is used to engage with the ink dispensing part to draw ink.

[0006] The ink receiver has a front end portion and a rear end portion arranged opposite each other in the front-to-back direction. The ink receiver can rotate around the front end portion, allowing the rear end portion to move in the up-down direction. The ink receiver can move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the rear end portion of the ink receiver is close to the ink-absorbing needle, and the ink outlet portion is not engaged with the ink-absorbing needle. In the second position, the rear end portion of the ink receiver is away from the ink-absorbing needle, and the ink outlet portion is engaged with the ink-absorbing needle. Compared to the first position, the ink receiver is further away from the ink-absorbing needle in the second position. The ink cartridge also includes a pushing member for pushing the rear end portion, which causes the ink receiver to move from the first position to the second position. The pushing member is detachably connected to the container body.

[0007] In the first position, the ink receiver is held by the retainer, and the space formed between the ink receiver and the ink needle in the vertical direction does not allow the lower part of the ink outlet to enter; in the second position, the space formed between the ink receiver and the ink needle in the vertical direction allows the lower part of the ink outlet to enter.

[0008] The ink outlet includes an ink outlet body and an ink outlet provided on the ink outlet body. The ink outlet body is provided with an ink channel for communicating with the chamber. The ink channel extends in the front-to-back direction. The ink outlet faces forward and opens to allow the ink needle to enter the ink channel. The ink outlet is connected to the ink channel.

[0009] The pusher includes a pusher body and a pusher portion disposed on the pusher body. The pusher body is detachably installed onto the container body. During the installation of the ink cartridge, the pusher portion is used to push the pusher portion formed in the rear end portion.

[0010] The pusher can be detachably installed onto the container shell or the ink outlet body.

[0011] The pushing part is provided with a pushing surface that is inclined relative to the front-back direction, and the forced pushing part is provided with a forced pushing surface that is inclined relative to the front-back direction. When the pushing part pushes the forced pushing part, the pushing surface and the forced pushing surface abut against each other.

[0012] The forced thrust surface and the forced thrust surface are parallel to each other.

[0013] The pushing surface is set as a curved surface.

[0014] The pushing part is configured as a protrusion that extends outward from the radial center along the radial direction of the pushing part body, or the pushing part is configured as a groove that is recessed inward from the radial center along the radial direction of the pushing part body, and the groove and the pushing part are interlocked.

[0015] The pusher section is provided in multiple parts.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, in the ink cartridge provided by this utility model, the pusher is detachably connected to the container body. With this setting, when the pusher is damaged or cannot be adapted to the container body, the pusher can be replaced or repaired in a timely manner, reducing the cost of using the ink cartridge and avoiding waste. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the ink cartridge mounting part involved in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 Plan view after sectioning along the AA direction.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the ink cartridge involved in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 An exploded view of the ink cartridge pusher and the container body involved in the utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 along Figure 3 Plan view after sectioning along the BB direction.

[0022] Figure 6 The ink cartridge involved in this utility model, after being installed into the ink cartridge mounting part, along... Figure 1 Plan view after sectioning along the AA direction. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] The inkjet imaging device (printer) includes an ink cartridge mounting section 110, an ink tank (not shown in the figure), an ink tube (not shown in the figure), a printhead (not shown in the figure), and an ink cartridge 30. The inkjet imaging device achieves imaging by spraying ink onto paper through the printhead. The imaging device includes an ink cartridge mounting section 110 for mounting the ink cartridge 30. The ink stored in the ink cartridge 30 is transported to the ink tank located in the ink cartridge mounting section 110. The ink tank is connected to the printhead through the ink tube, thereby transporting the ink to the printhead.

[0025] The ink cartridge 30 can be detachably installed into the ink cartridge mounting part 110. Specifically, the ink cartridge 30 can be installed forward into the ink cartridge mounting part 110 or removed backward from the ink cartridge mounting part 110.

[0026] [Ink Cartridge Installation Department]

[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the ink cartridge mounting part involved in this utility model; Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 Plan view after sectioning along the AA direction.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the ink cartridge mounting part 110 includes a housing 101 and an ink-absorbing needle 102. The housing 101 is box-shaped and has an internal space. The internal space is provided with mounting slots for mounting ink cartridges. Specifically, the housing 110 has multiple mounting slots, and different mounting slots can be used to mount ink cartridges 30 that contain different colors of ink. The direction intersecting the front-back direction is the left-right direction, and the multiple mounting slots are arranged along the left-right direction. The direction intersecting both the left-right direction and the front-back direction is the up-down direction. Preferably, the front-back direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction are arranged along the left-right direction. The vertical direction is mutually orthogonal; the internal space of the housing 101 is provided with three partitions 109, which are arranged at intervals in the left and right direction. The internal space of the housing 101 forms four mounting slots 108A, 108B, 108C and 108D in the left and right direction. Mounting slot 108A is located on the leftmost side of the four mounting slots, mounting slot 108B is located on the right side of mounting slot 108A, mounting slot 108C is located on the right side of mounting slot 108B, and mounting slot 108D is located on the right side of mounting slot 108C and is located on the rightmost side of the four mounting slots.

[0029] The ink-absorbing needle 102 is located in the internal space of each mounting slot 108A, 108B, 108C and 108D. The ink-absorbing needle 102 is a hollow cylindrical tube and is used to draw ink contained in the ink cartridge 30. The ink-absorbing needle 102 extends from the ink tank (not shown in the figure) into the internal space of each mounting slot 108A, 108B, 108C and 108D in the front-back direction, and the rear end of the ink-absorbing needle 102 is open.

[0030] The housing 101 has a clearance space 162 below the ink needle 102. The ink cartridge mounting part 110 is also provided with an ink receiver 130 located in the clearance space 162. Each mounting slot is provided with an ink receiver 130. The ink receiver 130 has a front end portion 131 and a rear end portion 132 arranged opposite to each other in the front-back direction. The ink receiver 130 can rotate around the front end portion 131, so that the rear end portion 132 can move in the up-down direction.

[0031] The ink receiver 130 is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the ink receiver 130 is close to the ink suction needle 102, and in the second position, the ink receiver 130 is away from the ink suction needle 102. Compared with the first position, the ink receiver 130 is further away from the ink suction needle 102 in the second position. Specifically, in the first position, the ink receiver 130 is held with its rear end portion 132 close to the ink suction needle 102. At this time, the space formed between the ink receiver 130 and the ink suction needle 102 in the vertical direction does not allow the lower part of the ink outlet 33 to enter. The ink receiver 130 is held in the first position by a retainer (not shown). In some embodiments, the retainer is set as an elastic member.

[0032] When the ink receiver 130 moves downward from the first position to the second position against the force applied by the retainer, the ink receiver 130 is held in a state where the rear end portion 132 is away from the ink suction needle 102. At this time, the space formed between the ink receiver 130 and the ink suction needle 102 in the vertical direction allows the lower part of the ink outlet 33 to enter, and the ink outlet 33 can then engage with the ink suction needle 102. Meanwhile, during the installation of the ink cartridge 30, the ink receiver 130 does not restrict the forward movement of the ink cartridge 30.

[0033] In some implementations, the rear end portion 132 may also contact the ink-absorbing needle 102 in the first position.

[0034] [ink cartridge]

[0035] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the ink cartridge involved in this utility model; Figure 4 An exploded view of the ink cartridge pusher and the container body involved in the utility model; Figure 5 along Figure 3 Plan view after sectioning along the BB direction.

[0036] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the ink cartridge 30 is a container for storing liquid ink. The ink cartridge 30 includes a container body 31, which includes a container shell 45 and an ink outlet 33 connected to the container shell 45. The container shell 45 has a chamber 46 for containing ink. The ink outlet 33 is in fluid communication with the chamber 46. When the ink cartridge 30 is installed in the ink cartridge mounting part 110, the ink outlet 33 is combined with the ink suction needle 102, and the ink in the chamber 46 is delivered to the imaging device through the ink outlet 33 and the ink suction needle 102.

[0037] The ink outlet 33 includes an ink outlet body 35 and an ink outlet 34 disposed on the ink outlet body 35. The ink outlet body 35 is provided with an ink channel 35a for communicating with the chamber 46. The ink channel 35a extends in the front-back direction. The ink outlet 34 is used to allow the ink needle 102 to enter the ink channel 35a. The ink outlet 34 opens forward and communicates with the ink channel 35a.

[0038] Figure 6 The ink cartridge involved in this utility model, after being installed into the ink cartridge mounting part, along... Figure 1 Plan view after sectioning along the AA direction.

[0039] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the ink cartridge 30 also includes a pusher 80 detachably connected to the container body 31. During the installation of the ink cartridge 30, the pusher 80 is used to abut against the rear end portion 132 of the ink receiver 130, forcing the rear end portion 132 of the ink receiver 130 to move downward. The ink receiver 130 moves from the first position to the second position, and the lower part of the ink outlet 33 can enter the space between the rear end portion 132 and the ink suction needle 102. At the same time, the ink suction needle 102 is connected to the ink outlet 33 through the ink outlet 34.

[0040] The pusher 80 includes a pusher body 81 and a pusher portion 83 disposed on the pusher body 81. The pusher body 81 is detachably mounted on the container body 31.

[0041] In some embodiments, the pusher 80 / pusher body 81 is detachably mounted to the container housing 45, and in some specific embodiments, at least a portion of the pusher 80 is located below the ink outlet 33 in the vertical direction.

[0042] In some embodiments, the pusher 80 / pusher body 81 is sleeved on the ink outlet 33 / ink outlet body 35. In this case, the pusher 80 includes a mounting cavity 82 and a fixing part 84 formed at the front end of the mounting cavity 82. The mounting cavity 82 is formed inside the pusher body 81 and extends in the front-rear direction. This facilitates the sleeve of the pusher body 81 on the ink outlet body 35 in the front-to-back direction. The radial dimension of the mounting cavity 82 is greater than or equal to the radial dimension of the ink outlet 34. The fixing part 84 is used to allow the ink needle 102 to pass through. The fixing part 84 is configured as an annular shape with a through hole. The through hole communicates with the mounting cavity 82, and the radial dimension of the through hole is less than or equal to the radial dimension of the ink outlet 34. In the front-to-back direction, at least a portion of the ink outlet 34 coincides with the through hole.

[0043] In some embodiments, the pusher 80 may not have a fixing part 84.

[0044] The pusher 83 is used to push the rear end portion 132 of the ink receiver 130. The rear end portion 132 is provided with a forced pusher 132a for abutting against the pusher 83. The forced pusher 132a is provided with a forced pusher surface 132a1 that is inclined relative to the front-back direction. During the installation of the ink cartridge 30, the pusher 83 abuts against the forced pusher surface 132a1.

[0045] In some embodiments, the pushing part 83 is provided with a pushing surface 83a that is inclined relative to the front-back direction. When the pushing part 83 pushes the pushing part 132a, the pushing surface 83a abuts against the pushing surface 132a1. In some preferred embodiments, the pushing surface 83a and the pushing surface 132a1 are parallel to each other, that is, the pushing surface 83a and the pushing surface 132a1 are inclined at the same angle relative to the front-back direction.

[0046] In some embodiments, the pushing surface 83a is configured as a curved surface.

[0047] In some embodiments, the pushing part 83 is configured as a protrusion that extends in a direction away from the radial center along the radial direction of the pushing member body 81, the protrusion being used to push the pushing part 132a / pushing surface 132a1.

[0048] In some embodiments, the pushing part 83 is configured as a groove recessed in the radial direction of the pushing part body 81 toward the radial center, and the groove fits into the pushing part 132a. In this way, the pushing part 83 can also push the pushing part 132a during the installation of the ink cartridge 30.

[0049] In some embodiments, the pusher 80 may also be provided with a plurality of pusher sections 83.

[0050] When the ink cartridge 30 is removed from the ink cartridge mounting part 110 in a rearward direction, the pushing member 80 disengages from the rear end part 132 / pushing part 132a of the ink receiver 130, and under the action of the retaining member, the ink receiver 130 moves from the second position to the first position.

[0051] [Beneficial Effects]

[0052] Compared with the prior art, the ink cartridge 30 provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0053] Firstly, the ink cartridge 30 is provided with a pushing member 80 for abutting against the ink receiver 130. During the installation of the ink cartridge 30, the pushing member 80 directly abuts against the ink receiver 130, and the ink receiver 130 moves from the first position to the second position. The lower part of the ink outlet 33 of the ink cartridge 30 can enter the space between the ink receiver 130 and the ink suction needle 102, so that the ink suction needle 102 can engage with the ink outlet 33. In other words, while the pushing member 80 forces the ink receiver 130 to avoid, the ink suction needle 102 engages with the ink outlet 33. This operation method is simple and quick, and will not interfere with other components.

[0054] Secondly, as described in the first aspect, during the installation of the ink cartridge 30, the pusher 80 directly abuts against the ink receiver 130, which can improve the operating efficiency of the ink receiver 130.

[0055] Thirdly, the pusher 80 is detachably connected to the container body 31. With this configuration, when the pusher 80 is damaged or cannot be adapted to the container body 31, the pusher 80 can be replaced or repaired in a timely manner, reducing the usage cost of the ink cartridge 30 and avoiding waste.

[0056] Fourthly, the pusher 80 is provided with a pusher 83 for abutting against the pusher 132a. There are no specific restrictions on the shape, number and structure of the pusher 83, which can expand the applicability of the ink cartridge 30.

Claims

1. An ink cartridge detachably mounted to an ink cartridge mounting portion of an image forming apparatus, characterized by comprising: The ink cartridge includes a container body, which includes a container shell and an ink outlet connected to the container shell. The container shell has a chamber for containing ink, and the ink outlet is in fluid communication with the chamber and is used to deliver ink to the imaging device. The ink cartridge is installed in the forward direction and removed in the backward direction. The direction intersecting the forward and backward direction is the left and right direction. The ink cartridge mounting part is provided with multiple mounting slots distributed in the left and right direction. The mounting slots are used to install the ink cartridge. The direction intersecting both the forward and backward direction and the left and right direction is the up and down direction. The ink cartridge mounting part includes an ink suction needle and an ink receiving component located below the ink suction needle. The ink suction needle is used to engage with the ink dispensing part to draw ink. The ink receiver has a front end portion and a rear end portion arranged opposite each other in the front-to-back direction. The ink receiver can rotate around the front end portion, so that the rear end portion can move in the up-down direction. The ink receiver can move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the rear end portion of the ink receiver is close to the ink-absorbing needle, and the ink-dispensing part is not engaged with the ink-absorbing needle. In the second position, the rear end portion of the ink receiver is away from the ink-absorbing needle, and the ink-dispensing part is engaged with the ink-absorbing needle. Compared with the first position, the ink receiver is further away from the ink-absorbing needle in the second position. The ink cartridge also includes a pusher for pushing the rear portion, which causes the ink receiver to move from a first position to a second position; the pusher is detachably connected to the container body.

2. The ink cartridge of claim 1, wherein In the first position, the ink receiver is held by the retainer, and the space formed between the ink receiver and the ink needle in the vertical direction does not allow the lower part of the ink outlet to enter; in the second position, the space formed between the ink receiver and the ink needle in the vertical direction allows the lower part of the ink outlet to enter.

3. The ink cartridge of claim 2, wherein The ink outlet includes an ink outlet body and an ink outlet provided on the ink outlet body. The ink outlet body is provided with an ink channel for communicating with the chamber. The ink channel extends in the front-to-back direction. The ink outlet faces forward and opens to allow the ink needle to enter the ink channel. The ink outlet is connected to the ink channel.

4. The ink cartridge of claim 3, wherein The pusher includes a pusher body and a pusher portion disposed on the pusher body. The pusher body is detachably installed onto the container body. During the installation of the ink cartridge, the pusher portion is used to push the pusher portion formed in the rear end portion.

5. The ink cartridge of claim 4, wherein The pusher can be detachably installed onto the container shell or the ink outlet body.

6. The ink cartridge of claim 4, wherein The pushing part is provided with a pushing surface that is inclined relative to the front-back direction, and the forced pushing part is provided with a forced pushing surface that is inclined relative to the front-back direction. When the pushing part pushes the forced pushing part, the pushing surface and the forced pushing surface abut against each other.

7. The ink cartridge of claim 6, wherein The forced thrust surface and the forced thrust surface are parallel to each other.

8. The ink cartridge of claim 6, wherein The pushing surface is set as a curved surface.

9. The ink cartridge of claim 4, wherein The pushing part is configured as a protrusion that extends outward from the radial center along the radial direction of the pushing part body, or the pushing part is configured as a groove that is recessed inward from the radial center along the radial direction of the pushing part body, and the groove and the pushing part are interlocked.

10. The ink cartridge of any one of claims 4 to 9, wherein, The pusher section is provided in multiple parts.

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