Integrated Liquid Container Handle for Compact Ink Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid containers for inkjet printers have a complex constitution due to the inclusion of a handle and connecting member, leading to increased size and manufacturing costs, and reduced accommodation efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A liquid container design featuring a bag member with an accommodating portion and a positioning member, where the handle is integrated with the bag member, reducing the need for a separate connecting member and simplifying the structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a handle and connecting member are provided separately on the liquid container, then handling performance is improved, but the number of components increases and manufacturing costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the handle and connecting member into a single integrated component. The connecting member includes a positioning portion that engages with the case and a handle portion that extends therefrom, eliminating the need for separate handle and connecting member components while maintaining both positioning functionality and handling performance
2Ease of operation
If a handle and connecting member are provided separately on the liquid container, then handling performance is improved, but the size of the connecting member becomes larger
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated connecting member combines the positioning function and handle function in a single compact structure. The positioning portion is formed as an integral part of the connecting member, allowing the handle to extend directly from the positioning portion without requiring additional space for separate components
3Volume of moving object
If the size of the bag-shaped member is reduced to accommodate the larger connecting member, then the connecting member fits in the case, but liquid accommodation efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated connecting member reduces the overall space required for the connecting structure, allowing the bag-shaped member to maintain a larger volume for liquid storage. The compact integration of positioning and handle functions eliminates wasted space that would be required for separate components
4Ease of operation
If multiple molded products such as rotating shaft and handle portion are used to constitute the connecting member, then handling performance is improved, but manufacturing costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting member is formed as a single molded product that integrates the positioning portion and handle portion. This single-mold construction eliminates the need for multiple separate molded parts and their associated assembly operations, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining the functional benefits of a handle and positioning mechanism
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid container being able to be detachably attached to a liquid ejecting device and supplying a liquid to the liquid ejecting device is provided, the liquid container including: a bag member having an accommodating portion, which accommodates the liquid inside and has flexibility, and a supply port which supplies the liquid in the accommodating portion to the liquid ejecting device; and a positioning member fixed to the bag member and positioned with respect to the liquid ejecting device, wherein the bag member further has a handle portion.