Reproducing ink cartridge

Abstract

The application provides a recycled ink cartridge, which comprises a cartridge body, a chip fixing frame and a mounting recess. The cartridge body is defined with an accommodating cavity and an ink supply opening communicating with the accommodating cavity. The chip fixing frame is used for carrying a chip. The mounting recess comprises a first opening part facing a first direction and a second opening part facing a second direction. The mounting recess is provided with a limiting assembly in a direction other than the first direction and the second direction. The limiting assembly is configured to limit the movement of the chip fixing frame in the corresponding direction. The chip fixing frame enters the mounting recess through the second opening part. The mounting recess limits the mounting path of the chip fixing frame through the second opening part and forms multidirectional constraints through the limiting assembly in the directions other than the first direction and the second direction, so that the chip fixing frame cannot shake or deviate after entering the mounting recess.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of inkjet printing consumables technology, and more particularly to a regenerated ink cartridge. Background Technology

[0002] In the use of printing equipment, ink cartridges are core consumables, and their recycling is an important way to reduce resource consumption. Among related technologies, a common solution for recycling ink cartridges is to achieve regeneration by replacing the chip structure. Specifically, the original chip of the ink cartridge is usually removed, and a new chip mounting bracket is fixed to the housing using a fixing structure or adhesive.

[0003] However, the above solution has significant drawbacks: the chip mounting bracket is directly exposed to the outside of the ink cartridge. If the ink cartridge is bumped during transportation or use, the chip mounting bracket is prone to displacement, resulting in unstable electrical connection between the chip and the printer pins, or even failure.

[0004] In view of the above, this application is hereby submitted. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a regenerated ink cartridge to solve the technical problem in the related art where the chip mounting bracket is prone to displacement during transportation or use, resulting in unstable connection between the chip and the printing device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a regenerated ink cartridge, which is installed in a printing device along a first direction, and the regenerated ink cartridge includes:

[0007] The cartridge defines a receiving cavity and an ink supply port communicating with the receiving cavity, the ink supply port being configured to guide ink flow to the printing device;

[0008] Chip holder, used to support chips;

[0009] The mounting recess includes a first opening facing a first direction and a second opening facing a second direction;

[0010] The mounting recess is provided with limiting components in directions other than the first and second directions, and the limiting components are configured to restrict the movement of the chip holder in the corresponding directions.

[0011] The chip holder enters the mounting recess in the opposite direction of the second direction and abuts against the limiting component.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the housing includes:

[0013] box body;

[0014] The lid engages with the box body and together they form a receiving cavity;

[0015] The limiting components include a limiting plate disposed on the box body and a limiting part disposed on the box lid.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the first opening is formed by the box body and the box lid, and the second opening is formed in the box lid or is formed by the box body and the box lid.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the first direction and the second direction are set parallel or perpendicular.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the second direction is oriented towards the height of the box.

[0019] The restriction plate includes a first restriction plate, a second restriction plate, a third restriction plate, and a fourth restriction plate;

[0020] The limiting part includes a first limiting part, which is formed on the side of the cartridge cover near the ink supply port in the length direction of the cartridge body. The first limiting part and other structures of the cartridge cover surround to form a second opening.

[0021] Among them, on the side where the ink supply port is provided along the length direction of the cartridge body, the first limiting part and the first limiting plate, the second limiting plate, the third limiting plate and the fourth limiting plate together form the mounting recess;

[0022] In one possible implementation, the second direction is oriented towards the width direction of the box.

[0023] The restriction plate includes a second restriction plate, a third restriction plate, and a fourth restriction plate;

[0024] The second opening is formed by the box body and the lid.

[0025] The cover, the second limiting plate, the third limiting plate, and the fourth limiting plate together form the mounting recess;

[0026] In one possible implementation, in the width or height direction of the cartridge, the outer surface of the chip holder facing the outside of the cartridge is closer to the central axis of the ink supply port than the outer surface of the same side of the cartridge.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the chip holder is provided with a first chip mounting position and a second chip mounting position, which are arranged opposite to each other.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the outer periphery of the chip holder matches the shape of the mounting recess.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the regenerated ink cartridge also includes a shielding portion disposed at and covering the second opening.

[0030] This application provides a regenerated ink cartridge, which includes a mounting recess. The mounting recess clearly defines the unique installation path of the chip holder by setting a second opening, and forms multi-directional constraints by limiting components other than the first and second directions. This ensures that the chip holder will not wobble or shift after entering the mounting recess, thus ensuring that the chip and the stylus of the printing device are accurately aligned and avoiding problems such as chip recognition failure and communication interruption caused by assembly deviation. Attached Figure Description

[0031] 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 some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the regenerated ink cartridge provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another regenerated ink cartridge provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip mounting bracket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another chip mounting bracket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 6 An exploded view of the regenerated ink cartridge provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 7 An exploded view of the regenerated ink cartridge provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of position A in the middle;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box lid provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified view of position B in the middle.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0043] 1-box body; 11-box body;

[0044] 12-Lid; 13-Ink supply port;

[0045] 14 - Receiving cavity; 2 - Chip holder;

[0046] 21 - First side; 22 - Second side;

[0047] 23 - Third side; 24 - Fourth side;

[0048] 25 - First chip mounting position; 26 - Second chip mounting position;

[0049] 3-Mounting recess; 31-First opening;

[0050] 32 - Second opening; 331 - First restriction section;

[0051] 332 - Second restriction section; 333 - First restriction plate; 334 - Second restriction plate;

[0052] 335 - Third limiting plate; 336 - Fourth limiting plate; 27 - First outer surface;

[0053] 15 - Second outer surface. Detailed Implementation

[0054] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0055] This application discloses a regenerated ink cartridge and a printing device to address the technical problem of chip holder wobbling during use or transportation. The regenerated ink cartridge can be installed in the printing device. The regenerated ink cartridge includes a cartridge body and a chip holder. A mounting recess is formed on the cartridge body, and the mounting recess includes a limiting component that restricts the movement of the chip holder, thereby improving the stability of the chip holder after installation.

[0056] The printing device includes the printing device body and the regenerated ink cartridge, which is detachably installed on the printing device body.

[0057] The printing device can be a printer or other inkjet printing device. In this embodiment, the printing device includes, but is not limited to, a printer. Taking a printer as an example, the printing device body can be understood as the structure of a printer excluding the regenerated ink cartridge.

[0058] The following embodiments use an inkjet printer as an example to further illustrate the regenerated ink cartridges in this application.

[0059] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the X-axis points to the length of cartridge 1, which is the front-to-back direction when the cartridge is in use. The Y-axis points to the width of cartridge 1. The Z-axis points to the height of cartridge 1. The X, Y, and Z axes are perpendicular to each other.

[0060] This application discloses a regenerated ink cartridge, referring to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the regenerated ink cartridge includes a cartridge body 1.

[0061] The cartridge 1 defines a receiving cavity 14 and an ink supply port 13 communicating with the receiving cavity 14. The receiving cavity 14 is used to receive ink, and the ink supply port 13 is configured to guide the ink flow to the printing device.

[0062] The regenerated ink cartridge includes a chip holder 2, which is configured to carry the chip.

[0063] The chip is used to store information such as manufacturer information, ink volume information, ink cartridge type information, and ink color.

[0064] The regenerated ink cartridge includes a mounting recess 3, which is located on the side of the cartridge body 1 near the ink supply port 13 along the length direction. The mounting recess 3 includes a first opening 31 facing a first direction and a second opening 32 facing a second direction.

[0065] The first direction is the installation direction of the regenerated ink cartridge when it is installed on the printing device. The regenerated ink cartridge is installed in the printing device along the first direction, so that the stylus holder on the printing device enters the mounting recess 3 and contacts the chip.

[0066] The second opening 32 is used to allow the chip holder 2 to enter the mounting recess 3.

[0067] The mounting recess 3 is provided with limiting components in directions other than the first and second directions, and the limiting components are configured to restrict the movement of the chip holder 2 in the corresponding directions.

[0068] The chip holder 2 enters the mounting recess 3 through the second opening 32 in the opposite direction of the second direction and abuts against the limiting component.

[0069] Physical limits are set by setting limiting components to prevent the chip holder 2 from moving.

[0070] By placing the chip holder 2 inside the mounting recess 3, the mounting recess 3 has only a second opening 32 for mounting the chip holder 2 and a first opening 31 for connecting to the stylus holder of the printing device, while the other surfaces are made of limiting plates, thus fixing the mounting position of the chip.

[0071] The limiting plate that forms the mounting recess 3 can also protect the chip holder 2 to prevent it from being directly impacted and misaligned when the regenerated ink cartridge is impacted, so that the regenerated ink cartridge can be stably electrically connected to the printing device.

[0072] After the chip holder 2 is embedded in the mounting recess 3, the limiting component limits the chip holder 2 in multiple directions through physical contact.

[0073] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the cartridge 1 includes a cartridge body 11 and a lid 12. The cartridge body 11 and lid 12 are fastened together to form an ink storage cavity 14. On one side where an ink inlet 13 is provided along the length of the cartridge body 11, the cartridge body 11 and lid 12 together form a mounting recess 3 for accommodating a chip holder 2. By adopting the original ink cartridge structure or by creating a hole in the original ink cartridge for the chip holder 2 to enter the mounting recess 3, the edges of the cartridge body 11 and lid 12 fit together to form a first opening 31 and a second opening 32 in the mounting recess 3.

[0074] The limiting components include a limiting plate disposed on the box body 11 and a limiting part disposed on the box cover 12.

[0075] In this embodiment, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other. (Refer to...) Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the first direction is Figure 1 The direction indicated by the arrow on the X-axis is the direction of the Y-axis. The first opening 31 and the second opening 32 are located on the adjacent outer side walls of the housing 1, with the first opening 31 facing the side of the housing 1 where the ink supply port 13 is located.

[0076] In some implementations, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 As shown, a second opening 32 is provided on the lid 12. The second opening 32 faces... Figure 1 The direction indicated by the arrow on the Z-axis is the second direction, which is towards the height of box 1.

[0077] On one side where the ink supply port 13 is located along the length of the cartridge body 11, the first opening 31 is formed by the cartridge cover 12 and the cartridge body 11. The first opening 31 faces... Figure 1 The direction indicated by the arrow on the X-axis.

[0078] In some implementations, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the second direction is towards the width direction of box 1. Figure 1 The direction indicated by the arrow on the Y-axis. The first opening 31 and the second opening 32 are located on the adjacent outer side wall of the cartridge body 11. The first opening 31 is located on the side of the cartridge body 1 where the ink supply port 13 is located, and the second opening 32 is located on the side wall of the cartridge body 11.

[0079] The first opening 31 faces the direction Figure 1 The direction indicated by the arrow on the X-axis is towards the second opening 32. Figure 1 The direction indicated by the arrow on the Y-axis.

[0080] In this embodiment, the limiting plate includes a second limiting plate 334, a third limiting plate 335, and a fourth limiting plate 336. The second opening 32 is formed by the box body 11 and the box cover 12.

[0081] The cover 12, the second limiting plate 334, the third limiting plate 335, and the fourth limiting plate 336 together form the mounting recess.

[0082] In some other embodiments, the first direction and the second direction can also be arranged in parallel. In this case, the second direction is also oriented toward the installation direction of the regenerated ink cartridge, the first opening 31 and the second opening 32 overlap, and the chip holder 2 can enter the receiving recess from the first opening 31.

[0083] Among them, on the side where the ink supply port 13 is provided along the length direction of the cartridge body 11, the cartridge cover 12 and the first limiting plate 333, the second limiting plate 334, the third limiting plate 335, and the fourth limiting plate 336 together form the mounting recess 3.

[0084] In some implementations, refer to Figure 6 As shown, when the second direction is toward the height direction of the box 1, the limiting plate includes a first limiting plate 333, a second limiting plate 334, a third limiting plate 335, and a fourth limiting plate 336, and the limiting part includes a first limiting part 331.

[0085] Along the length of the cartridge body 11, a first limiting part 331 is formed on the side of the cartridge body 1 near the ink supply port 13, and the first limiting part 331 and other structures of the cartridge cover 12 surround to form a second opening 32.

[0086] Among them, on the side where the ink supply port 13 is provided along the length direction of the cartridge body 11, the first limiting part 331 and the first limiting plate 333, the second limiting plate 334, the third limiting plate 335 and the fourth limiting plate 336 together form the mounting recess 3.

[0087] In this embodiment, the movement of the chip holder 2 is restricted by the first limiting plate 333, the second limiting plate 334, the third limiting plate 335, the fourth limiting plate 336 and the first limiting part 331.

[0088] The first limiting plate 333 and the third limiting plate 335 together limit the movement of the chip holder 2 in the width direction of the cartridge 1, while the second limiting plate 334 and the first limiting part 331 together limit the movement of the chip holder 2 in the length direction of the cartridge 1. The fourth limiting plate 336 and the first limiting part 331 together limit the movement of the chip holder 2 in the height direction of the cartridge. The second limiting plate 334 and the third limiting plate 335, as existing protective structures of the original ink cartridge, are retained during the recycling process to further limit the movement of the chip holder 2, thus saving manufacturing costs.

[0089] Reference Figure 6 As shown, the first limiting plate 333, the second limiting plate 334, the third limiting plate 335 and the fourth limiting plate 336 are formed on the box body 11.

[0090] In the width direction of the box body 1, a first limiting plate 333 is formed on the end side of the box body 11.

[0091] Along the width direction of the box body 1, the third limiting plate 335 and the first limiting plate 333 are arranged opposite to each other. The second limiting plate 334 is connected to the first limiting plate 333, the third limiting plate 335 and the fourth limiting plate 336 respectively.

[0092] Along the length of the box body 1, the second limiting plate 334 is disposed opposite to the first opening 31. Along the height of the box body 1, the fourth limiting plate 336 is disposed opposite to the second opening 32.

[0093] Along the length of the cartridge body 1, a first limiting part 331 is formed on the side edge of the cartridge cover 12 near the ink supply port 13.

[0094] In some embodiments, the first limiting plate 333 and the side wall on the same side of the cartridge cover 12 can simultaneously restrict the movement of the chip holder 2. When the side of the cartridge is impacted, the cartridge cover 12 and the cartridge body 11 simultaneously limit the chip holder 2 to enhance its stability.

[0095] Reference Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, the first limiting part 331 includes a first limiting surface 3311, which is used to limit the orientation of the chip holder 2 towards... Figure 1 The movement is in the direction indicated by the arrow on the Z-axis. The first limiting surface 3331 and the fourth limiting plate 336 are used together to limit the movement of the chip holder 2 along the height direction of the housing 1.

[0096] The first limiting part 331 also includes a second limiting surface 3332, which is used to limit the orientation of the chip holder 2. Figure 1 The movement is in the direction indicated by the arrow on the X-axis. The second limiting surface 3332 and the second limiting plate 334 together restrict the movement of the chip holder 2 along the length of the housing 1.

[0097] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the limiting part further includes a second limiting part 332, which extends along the length direction of the box body 1. The second limiting part 332 protrudes from the surface of the box cover 12.

[0098] In this embodiment, the third limiting plate 335 may be omitted, and the second limiting part 332 may be used instead of the third limiting plate 335 to limit the chip fixing frame 2. Figure 1 Movement along the Y-axis.

[0099] Specifically, along the width direction of the housing 1, a second limiting portion 332 is formed on the side of the housing cover 12 near the housing body 11. The second limiting portion 332 is used to limit the orientation of the chip holder 2 towards... Figure 1 The movement is in the opposite direction to the direction indicated by the arrow on the Y-axis. The second limiting part 332 and the first limiting plate 333 together limit the movement of the chip holder 2 along the width direction of the housing 1.

[0100] The first limiting part 331, the second limiting part 33, the first limiting plate 333, and the second limiting plate 334 together restrict the movement of the chip holder 2.

[0101] In some embodiments, the second limiting part 332 may be made of an elastic material or a magnetic structure to enhance the limiting effect and reduce mechanical wear.

[0102] By adjusting the position of the second limiting part 332, chip holders 2 of different sizes can be installed in the mounting recess 3.

[0103] In some embodiments, the regenerated ink cartridge also includes a shield (not shown in the figure) disposed at and covering the second opening 32.

[0104] The shielding portion can be a film or a label. After the chip holder 2 is installed, the film or label is welded or bonded at the entrance position of the second opening 32 to shield and protect the chip holder 2.

[0105] The explanation will take the case where the shielding part is a thin film as an example.

[0106] The gap between the thin film and the chip holder 2 serves two purposes: firstly, it ensures that the entrance surface of the second opening 32 is flush with the outer surface of the housing 1, improving aesthetics; secondly, it protects or restricts the chip holder 2, thereby fixing the chip position.

[0107] When the chip holder 2 is housed in the mounting recess 3, in the width or height direction of the housing 1, the outer surface of the chip holder 2 facing the outside of the housing 1 is closer to the central axis of the ink supply port 13 than the outer surface of the housing 1 on the same side.

[0108] Reference Figure 2 As shown, taking the height direction of the housing 1 as an example, in the height direction of the housing 1, the first outer surface 27 of the chip holder 2 facing the outside of the housing 1 is closer to the central axis of the ink supply port 13 than the second outer surface 15 on the same side of the housing 1.

[0109] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the chip holder 2 is exposed from the second opening 32, the chip holder 2 has an exposed first outer surface 27, and the cover 12 is provided with a second outer surface 15 along the side corresponding to the second opening 32.

[0110] The outer surface of the chip holder 2 is lower than the outer surface of the housing 1 to reduce the possibility of the chip holder 2 being exposed to external damage.

[0111] By ensuring that the outer surface of the chip holder 2 does not protrude beyond the outer surface of the cartridge 1 on the same side, the exposed area of ​​the chip holder 2 is reduced, thereby reducing the possibility of displacement due to collision, improving structural stability, and extending the service life of the regenerated ink cartridge.

[0112] The outer surface of the ink cartridge is impacted earlier than the outer surface of the chip holder 2, and the outer surface of the ink cartridge protects the chip holder 2.

[0113] Furthermore, the second outer surface of the housing 1 and the first outer surface of the chip holder 2 are not on the same plane, thus preventing the impact on the housing cover 12 from being transmitted to the chip holder 2.

[0114] In some embodiments, the chip holder 2 is provided with a first chip mounting position 25 and a second chip mounting position 26, which are arranged opposite to each other.

[0115] By setting a first chip mounting position 25 and a second chip mounting position 26 on the chip holder 2, the original ink cartridge can generate regenerated ink cartridges of different models, thus accelerating the conversion speed of regenerated resources.

[0116] When it is necessary to adapt to different models of printing devices, users can choose to install the chip in the first chip mounting position 25 or the second chip mounting position 26, and adjust the chip position to match the stylus of the printing device.

[0117] The chip can be set in either the first chip mounting position 25 or the second chip mounting position 26 according to the model of the regenerated ink cartridge, without having to replace the entire regenerated ink cartridge body, thereby improving the recycling rate of the regenerated ink cartridge.

[0118] By setting a first chip position and a second chip position on the chip holder 2, the original ink cartridge can be used to generate different models of regenerated ink cartridges, enabling remanufacturers to make reasonable use of the original ink cartridges and accelerate the conversion speed of regenerated resources.

[0119] In this embodiment, the original ink cartridge with the chip set on the cartridge cover 12 is used as an example. During the recycling process, the position of the chip on the cartridge cover 12 can be cut off.

[0120] Alternatively, taking the original ink cartridge with the chip set on the cartridge body 11 as an example, the cartridge cover 12 is cut off to form a second opening 32, and then the original chip is cut and the chip mounting bracket 2 is installed.

[0121] When a certain model of original ink cartridge is missing, a different model of original ink cartridge can be used to generate a new one of that model. After the recycled ink cartridge has been used up, the model can be interchanged during the second recycling process, thus increasing the speed of resource circulation.

[0122] In some implementations, the chip mounting bracket has at least three chip mounting positions. Multiple chip mounting positions can support compatibility with different models.

[0123] Multiple chip mounting positions can be arranged in a row, or two chip mounting positions can be located on the same side. Those skilled in the art can set the number and location of the chip mounting positions as needed.

[0124] The outer periphery shape of the chip holder 2 matches the shape of the mounting recess 3.

[0125] For example, the chip holder 2 is square and symmetrical in shape. This structural arrangement allows for installation in two locations using a single tooling set, thus enabling the production of two types of ink cartridges on the same production line, significantly reducing production costs.

[0126] Reference Figure 4 As shown, the chip mounting bracket 2 includes a first side 21, a second side 22, a third side 23, and a fourth side 24 connected end to end. The first side 21 and the third side 23, or the second side 22 and the fourth side 24, which are arranged opposite each other, are respectively provided with chip mounting positions.

[0127] The first side 21 and the second side 22 are perpendicularly connected. The second side 22 and the third side 23 are perpendicularly connected. The third side 23 and the fourth side 24 are perpendicularly connected. The fourth side 24 and the first side 21 are perpendicularly connected.

[0128] The first side 21, the second side 22, the third side 23, and the fourth side 24 form a rectangle. The outer contour of the chip holder 2 and the inner contour structure of the mounting recess 3 are adapted to each other.

[0129] Reference Figure 5 As shown, the chip mounting position includes a first side 21, a second side 22 and a third side 23 connected in sequence, with the chip mounting position provided on the second side 22.

[0130] The first side 21 and the second side 22 are perpendicularly connected, and the second side 22 and the third side 23 are perpendicularly connected.

[0131] The regenerated ink cartridge provided in this application is installed in a printing device along a first direction.

[0132] The regenerated ink cartridge includes a cartridge body 1, a chip holder 2, and a mounting recess 3. The cartridge body 1 defines a receiving cavity 14 and an ink supply port 13 communicating with the receiving cavity 14. The ink supply port 13 is configured to guide ink flow to the printing device. The chip holder 2 is used to hold the chip.

[0133] The mounting recess 3 is located on the side of the cartridge 1 near the ink supply port 13 along the length direction. The mounting recess 3 includes a first opening 31 facing a first direction and a second opening 32 facing a second direction. The mounting recess 3 is provided with a limiting component in other directions besides the first and second directions. The limiting component is configured to restrict the movement of the chip holder 2 in the corresponding direction. The chip holder 2 enters the mounting recess 3 through the second opening 32 and abuts against the limiting component.

[0134] The mounting recess 3 defines the mounting path of the chip holder 2 by setting the second opening 32, and forms multi-directional constraints by limiting components other than the first and second directions, so that the chip holder 2 will not shake or shift after entering the mounting recess 3, ensuring that the chip and the stylus of the printing device are accurately aligned, and avoiding problems such as chip recognition failure and communication interruption caused by assembly deviation.

[0135] This application discloses a printing device. The printing device includes a printing device body and a regenerated ink cartridge, which is detachably connected to the printing device body.

[0136] The printing device body includes a mounting unit with multiple stylus holders. The mounting unit can hold one or more regenerated ink cartridges and has one or more receiving positions for accommodating the regenerated ink cartridges. Each receiving position is provided with a stylus. For example, the mounting unit has four receiving positions, allowing it to hold four regenerated ink cartridges, which can store four different colors of ink or toner, such as black, yellow, blue, and red.

[0137] It should be noted that those skilled in the art can set the number of regenerable ink cartridges installed on the printing equipment according to their needs.

[0138] This application also discloses a recycling method, which includes the following steps:

[0139] S1: Extract the waste ink from the recycled ink cartridges, clean the inside of the cartridges, and remove the old labels.

[0140] S2: In the second direction, an opening is made in the housing to form a mounting recess 3 to remove the old chip.

[0141] S3: Inject new ink, dispense a measured amount of ink, and remove air bubbles.

[0142] S4: Insert the chip holder 2 with adhesive into the mounting recess 3, or insert the chip holder 2 into the mounting recess 3 and solder it.

[0143] S5: Affix new labels and package.

[0144] The above recycling method, through standardized steps of pretreatment, modification, ink injection, fixing and packaging, can achieve multi-directional constraint on the chip holder 2, so that the chip holder 2 will not shake or shift after entering the mounting recess 3.

[0145] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms “center,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “top,” “bottom,” “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “right,” “front,” “rear,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “inner,” “outer,” “axial,” and “circumferential” used to indicate orientation or positional relationships are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the location or original must have a specific orientation, or a specific construction and operation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0146] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0147] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0148] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0149] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A regenerated ink cartridge, installed in a printing device along a first direction, characterized in that, The regenerated ink cartridge includes: The cartridge (1) defines a receiving cavity (14) and an ink supply port (13) communicating with the receiving cavity (14), the ink supply port (13) being configured to guide ink flow to the printing device; The chip holder (2) is configured to carry the chip; The mounting recess (3) includes a first opening (31) facing the first direction and a second opening (32) facing the second direction. The mounting recess (3) is provided with a limiting component in directions other than the first direction and the second direction, the limiting component being configured to restrict the movement of the chip holder (2) in the corresponding direction; The chip holder (2) enters the interior of the mounting recess (3) in the opposite direction to the second direction.

2. The refill cartridge of claim 1, wherein, The box body (1) includes: Box body (11); The lid (12) is fastened to the body of the box (11) and together they form the receiving cavity (14). The limiting components include a limiting plate disposed on the box body (11) and a limiting part disposed on the box cover (12).

3. The regenerated ink cartridge according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first opening (31) is formed by the box body (11) and the box cover (12), and the second opening (32) is formed on the box cover (12) or is formed by the box body (11) and the box cover (12).

4. The refill cartridge of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The first direction and the second direction are set parallel or perpendicular to each other.

5. The refill cartridge of claim 2, wherein The second direction is toward the height direction of the box (1); The limiting plate includes a first limiting plate (333), a second limiting plate (334), a third limiting plate (335), and a fourth limiting plate (336). The limiting part includes a first limiting part (331), which is formed on the side of the cover (12) near the ink supply port (13) along the length direction of the body (11). The first limiting part (331) and other structures of the cover (12) surround each other to form a second opening (32). Wherein, on the side where the ink supply port (13) is provided along the length direction of the cartridge body (11), the first limiting part (331) and the first limiting plate (333), the second limiting plate (334), the third limiting plate (335), and the fourth limiting plate (336) together form the mounting recess (3).

6. The refill cartridge of claim 2, wherein, The second direction is toward the width direction of the box (1); The limiting plate includes a second limiting plate (334), a third limiting plate (335), and a fourth limiting plate (336). The second opening (32) is formed by the box body (11) and the box cover (12); The cover (12), the second limiting plate (334), the third limiting plate (335), and the fourth limiting plate (336) together form the mounting recess (3).

7. The refill cartridge of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, In the width or height direction of the housing, the outer surface of the chip holder (2) facing the outside of the housing (1) is closer to the central axis of the ink supply port (13) than the outer surface of the housing (1) on the same side.

8. The refill cartridge of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The chip mounting bracket (2) is provided with a first chip mounting position (25) and a second chip mounting position (26), which are arranged opposite to each other.

9. The regenerated ink cartridge according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The outer periphery shape of the chip holder (2) matches the shape of the mounting recess (3).

10. The refill cartridge of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, It also includes a shielding part, which is provided at the second opening (32) and covers the second opening (32).

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