A self-made main ink bottle for ink recovery

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of self-made main ink bottle for ink recovery, it is related to ink bottle technical field, including stirring motor module and ink bottle main module, the stirring motor module is fixed in ink bottle main module with screw;The ink bottle main module is used to store and recycle ink;Stirring motor module can be detachably set on ink bottle main module;In the utility model, servo motor is used as the driving force of stirring paddle, through intermediate flange, coupling and stirring paddle cooperation can be used to the ink in main ink bottle inside is stirred evenly and stably, through liquid level float and three-color lamp cooperation display to show the residual ink amount in ink bottle inside, more intuitive, relatively simple operation, without manual intervention, only need to pay attention to the color of three-color lamp can judge whether need to add ink, reduce the operation difficulty and workload, by using self-researched ink bottle processing piece, so that the cost of self-made main ink bottle greatly reduces.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ink bottle technology, specifically a self-made main ink bottle for ink recycling. Background Technology

[0002] In inkjet printers, the main ink bottle (also known as the main ink tank or main ink bag) is one of the core components of the printer. It is like the "heart" of the entire ink supply system, responsible for storing a large amount of ink and ensuring its stable and continuous delivery to the print head.

[0003] In existing technologies, if the ink in the main ink bottle is left to stand for too long, the pigments and additives may precipitate or separate into layers. Conventional main ink bottles on the market may experience uneven ink mixing, ink foaming, and ink overflowing from the bottle cap, thereby affecting print quality and making the ink bottle look dirty, which cannot meet people's needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art; to this end, the present invention proposes a self-made main ink bottle for ink recycling.

[0005] A homemade master ink bottle for ink recycling includes a stirring motor module and an ink bottle body module, wherein the stirring motor module is fixed to the ink bottle body module with screws; The ink bottle main module is used to store and recycle ink; The stirring motor module is detachably mounted on the ink bottle main module and uniformly stirs the ink stored inside the ink bottle main module, so that the ink inside the ink bottle main module is in a flowing state, avoiding ink solidification and thus affecting inkjet printing. The ink bottle main module is fixed to the sheet metal of the equipment maintenance part with screws. The installation position should be as low as possible to facilitate the ink to flow back downwards.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the stirring motor module includes: a servo motor and a stirring paddle; The servo motor is detachably mounted on the ink bottle main module; The stirring paddle is rotatably installed inside the ink bottle main module and is controlled by a servo motor to rotate. The lower end of the stirring paddle is 5mm above the inner bottom surface of the ink bottle main module. The stirring paddle adopts a fan structure, which can make the ink more evenly agitated.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the upper end of the ink bottle main body module is detachably provided with an intermediate flange for fixing the servo motor; The top of the stirring paddle passes through the ink bottle main module and is connected to the output shaft of the servo motor via a coupling.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the ink bottle main module includes: an ink bottle top cover and a main ink bottle; The ink bottle cap is fixedly connected to the intermediate flange; The main ink bottle is sealed to the ink bottle cap and is used to store ink; the main ink bottle is made of stainless steel to avoid chemical reaction with the ink, which would affect inkjet printing. It can also manufacture master ink bottles of appropriate capacity according to the amount of ink required by the equipment.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the upper end of the ink bottle cap is detachably provided with an ink filling port; The upper end of the ink filling port is sealed with an ink filling port cover, and a port sealing ring is provided between the ink filling port cover and the ink filling port to improve the sealing performance.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: an ink bottle cap sealing gasket is provided between the ink bottle cap and the main ink bottle; An O-ring is provided in the groove on the lower side of the ink bottle cap. Both the ink bottle cap sealing gasket and the O-ring are made of silicone. The silicone does not react chemically with the ink, ensuring both airtightness and ink stability. This enhances the overall airtightness of the main ink bottle and prevents ink leakage.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a liquid level float is provided on the lower side of the ink bottle cap; The liquid level float is connected to the tri-color light signal and is configured to trigger the color change of the tri-color light according to the ink level to indicate the remaining ink level; The three-color indicator uses red, yellow, and green. When the light is green, it means the ink is at the top float, and the ink is in normal working condition. When the light is yellow, it means the ink is at the middle float, and it is a reminder to pay attention to the remaining ink level. When the light is red, it means the ink is at the bottom float, and it is necessary to add ink to avoid running out of ink in the printhead.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a stainless steel filter cap is provided on the top cover of the ink bottle; The ink bottle cap is equipped with a filter screen that works in conjunction with an O-ring seal.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the ink bottle cap is detachably provided with several ink tube connectors; The ink bottle is equipped with an ink outlet tube on its top cover.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: (1) In this utility model, a servo motor is used as the driving force of the stirring paddle. The ink inside the main ink bottle can be stirred evenly and stably through the use of the intermediate flange, coupling and stirring paddle. The remaining ink in the ink bottle is displayed by the use of the liquid level float and the three-color light, which is more intuitive and relatively simple to operate. No manual intervention is required. You only need to pay attention to the color of the three-color light to determine whether ink needs to be added, which reduces the difficulty of operation and workload. By using self-developed ink bottle processing parts, the cost of self-made main ink bottle is greatly reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the stirring motor module in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the main module of the ink bottle in this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Stirring motor module; 1-1. Servo motor; 1-2. Intermediate flange; 1-3. Coupling; 1-4. Stirring paddle; 2. Ink bottle main module; 2-1. Ink filling port cover; 2-2. Ink filling port; 2-3. Ink bottle top cover; 2-4. Ink bottle top cover sealing gasket; 2-5. Liquid level float; 2-6. O-ring seal; 2-7. Impurity filter screen; 2-8. Main ink bottle; 2-9. Three-color light; 2-10. Ink tube connector; 2-11. Stainless steel filter cap; 2-12. Ink outlet tube. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0020] Example 1 Please see Figure 1 - Figure 3This application provides a self-made main ink bottle for ink recycling, including a stirring motor module 1 and an ink bottle main body module 2. The stirring motor module 1 is fixed to the ink bottle main body module 2 with screws. The ink bottle main body module 2 is used to store and recycle ink. The stirring motor module 1 is detachably mounted on the ink bottle main body module 2 and uniformly stirs the ink stored inside the ink bottle main body module 2, so that the ink inside the ink bottle main body module 2 is in a flowing state, avoiding ink solidification and thus affecting inkjet printing. The ink bottle main body module 2 is fixed to the sheet metal of the equipment maintenance part with screws, and the installation position should be as low as possible to facilitate the downward flow of ink.

[0021] In this embodiment, ink is added to the ink bottle main module 2, the ink bottle main module 2 is fixed to the sheet metal of the equipment maintenance part, and the stirring motor module 1 is started, so that the inside of the ink bottle main module 2 is in a flowing state, which makes it convenient for the equipment to use the ink in the ink bottle main module 2.

[0022] The stirring motor module 1 of this utility model includes: a servo motor 1-1 and a stirring paddle 1-4; the servo motor 1-1 is detachably mounted on the ink bottle main body module 2; the stirring paddle 1-4 is rotatably mounted inside the ink bottle main body module 2 and is controlled to rotate by the servo motor 1-1. The lower end of the stirring paddle 1-4 is 5mm above the inner bottom surface of the ink bottle main body module 2. The stirring paddle 1-4 adopts a fan structure, which can make the ink more evenly agitated.

[0023] In this embodiment, the servo motor 1-1 is started to drive the stirring paddle 1-4 to rotate, so that the stirring paddle 1-4 stirs the ink inside the ink bottle main module 2.

[0024] In this utility model, the upper end of the ink bottle main body module 2 is detachably provided with an intermediate flange 1-2 for fixing the servo motor 1-1; the top end of the stirring paddle 1-4 passes through the ink bottle main body module 2 and is connected to the output shaft of the servo motor 1-1 through the coupling 1-3.

[0025] In this embodiment, the servo motor 1-1 is started, which drives the coupling 1-3 to rotate, so that the coupling 1-3 drives the agitator 1-4 to rotate.

[0026] Example 2 Based on Example 1, referring to Figure 3 This is the second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the ink bottle main module 2 includes: an ink bottle cover 2-3 and a main ink bottle 2-8; the ink bottle cover 2-3 is fixedly connected to the intermediate flange 1-2; the main ink bottle 2-8 is sealed to the ink bottle cover 2-3 and is used to store ink; the main ink bottle 2-8 is made of stainless steel to avoid chemical reaction with ink, which would affect inkjet printing; and the main ink bottle 2-8 can be made with a suitable capacity according to the amount of ink required by the equipment.

[0027] In this utility model, the upper end of the ink bottle cap 2-3 is detachably provided with an ink filling port 2-2; the upper end of the ink filling port 2-2 is sealed with an ink filling cap 2-1, and a port sealing ring is provided between the ink filling cap 2-1 and the ink filling port 2-2, thereby improving the sealing performance.

[0028] In this invention, an ink bottle cap sealing gasket 2-4 is provided between the ink bottle cap 2-3 and the main ink bottle 2-8; an O-ring 2-6 is provided in the groove on the lower side of the ink bottle cap 2-3. The port sealing ring, the ink bottle cap sealing gasket 2-4, and the O-ring 2-6 work together to form a multi-layer sealing structure to prevent ink leakage; both the ink bottle cap sealing gasket 2-4 and the O-ring 2-6 are made of silicone; silicone does not chemically react with ink, ensuring both sealing performance and ink stability; this enhances the overall sealing performance of the main ink bottle 2-8 and prevents ink leakage.

[0029] In this embodiment, the stainless steel filter cap 2-11 is first fixed to the ink bottle cap 2-3 with stainless steel screws. Then, the O-ring 2-6 is inserted into the groove under the ink bottle cap 2-3 to seal it. Finally, the impurity filter 2-7 is fixed to the ink bottle cap 2-3 with stainless steel screws.

[0030] Example 3 Based on Example 2, referring to Figure 2 - Figure 3 This is the third embodiment of the present invention. In this invention, a liquid level float 2-5 is provided on the lower side of the ink bottle cap 2-3. The liquid level float 2-5 is connected to a tri-color light 2-9 and is configured to trigger the color change of the tri-color light according to the ink level to indicate the remaining ink level. The tri-color light 2-9 uses red, yellow, and green. When the light is green, it means that the ink is at the top float, and the ink is in normal working condition. When the light is yellow, it means that the ink is at the middle float, and it is in a reminder state that the remaining ink level needs to be monitored. When the light is red, it means that the ink is at the bottom float, and it is necessary to add ink to avoid the printhead running out of ink.

[0031] In this embodiment, the liquid level float 2-5 is screwed into the threaded hole reserved on the ink bottle cap 2-3 and connected to the tri-color light 2-9 to detect the liquid level to determine whether the ink bottle needs to be refilled. When the light turns red, it means that ink needs to be refilled.

[0032] In this utility model, a stainless steel filter cap 2-11 is provided on the ink bottle cap 2-3; a filter 2-7 is provided on the ink bottle cap 2-3 to cooperate with the O-ring 2-6; the stainless steel filter cap 2-11 and the impurity filter 2-7 are fixed by screws to filter and recover impurities in the ink.

[0033] In this utility model, the ink bottle cap 2-3 is detachably equipped with four ink tube connectors 2-10. The four ink tube connectors 2-10 are respectively used for connecting ink sacs, separating bottle recycling, printhead cleaning recycling, and reserved functions to improve system compatibility. The ink bottle cap 2-3 is equipped with an ink outlet pipe 2-12, which is connected to the ink pump to realize the supply and recycling of ink.

[0034] This technical solution utilizes self-developed ink bottle processing parts, as well as standard mechanical and electrical components. Compared to purchasing ready-made ink bottles, this significantly reduces costs.

[0035] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical methods of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical methods of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical methods of this utility model.

Claims

1. A homemade master ink bottle for ink recycling, characterized in that, include: The main module of the ink bottle (2) is used to store and recycle ink; The stirring motor module (1) is detachably mounted on the ink bottle main body module (2) and uniformly stirs the ink stored inside the ink bottle main body module (2).

2. The self-made main ink bottle for ink recycling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring motor module (1) includes: A servo motor (1-1) is detachably mounted on the ink bottle main body module (2); The stirring paddle (1-4) is rotated inside the ink bottle main module (2) and is controlled by a servo motor (1-1).

3. A self-made main ink bottle for ink recycling according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper end of the ink bottle main module (2) is detachably provided with an intermediate flange (1-2) for fixing the servo motor (1-1). The top of the stirring paddle (1-4) passes through the ink bottle body module (2) and is connected to the output shaft of the servo motor (1-1) via a coupling (1-3).

4. A homemade master ink bottle for ink recycling according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ink bottle main body module (2) includes: The ink bottle cap (2-3) is fixedly connected to the intermediate flange (1-2); The main ink bottle (2-8) is sealed to the ink bottle cap (2-3) and is used to store ink.

5. A homemade master ink bottle for ink recycling according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper end of the ink bottle cap (2-3) is detachably provided with an ink filling port (2-2). The upper end of the ink filling port (2-2) is sealed with an ink filling cap (2-1).

6. A homemade master ink bottle for ink recycling according to claim 5, characterized in that, A sealing gasket (2-4) is provided between the ink bottle cap (2-3) and the main ink bottle (2-8). An O-ring (2-6) is provided in the groove on the lower side of the ink bottle cap (2-3).

7. A homemade master ink bottle for ink recycling according to claim 6, characterized in that, A liquid level float (2-5) is provided on the lower side of the ink bottle cap (2-3). The liquid level float (2-5) is connected to the tri-color lamp (2-9) and configured to trigger the color change of the tri-color lamp according to the ink level to indicate the remaining ink.

8. A self-made master ink bottle for ink recycling according to claim 6, characterized in that, The ink bottle cap (2-3) is equipped with a stainless steel filter screen cap (2-11). The ink bottle cap (2-3) is equipped with a filter screen (2-7) that works in conjunction with an O-ring seal (2-6).

9. A homemade master ink bottle for ink recycling according to claim 6, characterized in that, The ink bottle cap (2-3) is detachably provided with several ink tube connectors (2-10). The ink bottle cap (2-3) is equipped with an ink outlet tube (2-12).

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