Liquid Receiving Section Horizontality Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid ejecting devices face the challenge of preventing liquid from spilling over when the device is tilted, due to changes in the angle of the slope at the accepting section.
Innovation Solution
The liquid ejecting device includes a liquid ejecting unit, a supporting portion with a first discharging hole, a liquid receiving section, and a device body that maintains the horizontality of the liquid receiving section even when the device is tilted by a certain angle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the device body is tilted from the first posture by a first angle, then the liquid receiving section can maintain horizontality to prevent liquid spilling, but the structural complexity increases due to the need for special support mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid receiving section is configured to dynamically adjust its orientation relative to the device body. When the device body is tilted, the liquid receiving section maintains horizontality through a mechanical linkage or pivot mechanism that allows it to rotate independently, ensuring liquid always flows toward the discharge hole regardless of device orientation
Solution Approach 2:
The solution introduces an additional degree of freedom by decoupling the orientation of the liquid receiving section from the device body. The liquid receiving section operates in a different rotational dimension, allowing it to maintain horizontal alignment while the device body tilts in another dimension
2Reliability
If the liquid receiving section maintains horizontality when tilted, then liquid spilling is prevented, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase for ensuring proper orientation
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid receiving section is designed to always position itself in a horizontal orientation regardless of device body angle, creating an equipotential condition where liquid level remains constant. This is achieved through gravitational alignment mechanisms or counterbalancing structures that naturally seek the horizontal position
3Adaptability or versatility
If the device is designed to handle tilted positions, then adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases due to additional orientation control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid receiving section serves multiple functions: it collects liquid from the supporting portion, maintains horizontal orientation during tilting, and directs liquid to the discharge hole. This multi-functionality is achieved through a single integrated structure that combines collection, orientation maintenance, and discharge guidance
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration effectively prevents liquid from spilling over from the liquid receiving section, ensuring reliable operation even when the device is tilted.
Implementation Method 1
when the device body is tilted from a first posture by a first angle, the liquid receiving section maintains horizontality
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid ejecting device includes: a liquid ejecting unit configured to eject a liquid onto a medium; a supporting portion disposed at a position that is opposed to the liquid ejecting unit to support the medium, the supporting portion including a first discharging hole through which the liquid is discharged downward; a liquid receiving section disposed lower than the supporting portion and configured to receive the liquid discharged from the first discharging hole; and a device body including the liquid ejecting unit, the supporting portion, and the liquid receiving section. When the device body is tilted from a first posture by a first angle, the liquid receiving section maintains its horizontality.