CN105437774B - Liquid supplying unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to liquid supplying units.Offer can ensure liquid supplying unit to the technology of the mounting stability of liquid injection apparatus.Box (10) is mountable to be mounted on the retainer portion 50 on the balladeur train of printer.Box (10) has the first ink supply port (24a), the second ink supply port (24b), groove portion (25) and film member (40).Groove portion (25) is formed between the first ink supply port (24a) and the second ink supply port (24b), between the first ink introduction part (61a) and the second ink introduction part (61b) of retainer portion (50), spaced walls (62) more outstanding than each ink introduction part (61a, 61b) can be accommodated.Film member (40) is configured in the opening portion of groove portion (25) on the bottom surface (11) of box (10).

Description

Liquid supplying unit

Technical field

The present invention relates to liquid supplying units.

Background technique

A mode as liquid supplying unit, it is known to print cartridge (hereinafter, also referred to as " box ") box releasably by It is installed on the balladeur train of ink-jet printer (hereinafter, also referred to as " printer ") of a mode as liquid injection apparatus (for example, following patent documents 1 etc.).

Existing technical literature

Patent document

Patent document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open 10-286972 bulletin

Summary of the invention

Problem to be solved by the invention

In the technology of patent document 1, the bottom surface for the ink tank for being equivalent to box is provided with slot.It is installed to by ink tank When on the retainer of balladeur train, the rib that retainer has is received in this slot.When the foreign matter not being destined to go into enters ink tank Slot in the case where, it is possible to ink tank is damaged to the mounting stability of retainer due to the foreign matter.In patent document 1, The reduction into caused mounting stability to such foreign matter is inhibited, does not carry out any consideration.All the time, for box and Speech, it is desirable to ensure that the mounting stability relative to printer.

The means used to solve the problem

The present invention is to be not limited to print cartridge to solve the liquid supplying unit being at least installed on liquid injection apparatus In the above problem and make, can be realized as mode below.

[1] first method according to the present invention, provides liquid supplying unit.The liquid supplying unit is mountable to liquid Injection apparatus, the liquid injection apparatus include: the first liquid introduction part and second liquid introduction part that can import liquid；With And protruding portion, the protruding parts between the first liquid introduction part and the second liquid introduction part, and compare described in First liquid introduction part and the second liquid introduction part are more prominent, and the liquid supplying unit may include the supply of the first liquid Portion, second liquid supply department, space forming portion and arrangement components.First liquid supply department can lead with first liquid Enter portion's abutting.The second liquid supply department can abut with the second liquid introduction part.The space forming portion can be by It is arranged between first liquid supply department and the second liquid supply department, and is formed and be inserted into the protruding portion Space.The arrangement components can be configured in and the space when the protruding portion is observed to the direction of insertion in the space At least part overlapping position.According to the liquid supplying unit of which, inhibit unexpected different by arrangement components Object enters the space that protruding portion is inserted into.Therefore, liquid supplying unit is obtained relative to the mounting stability of liquid injection apparatus It improves.

[2] it in the liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way, can be, the arrangement components, which have, supplies list in the liquid The position in the space is pressed by the protruding portion when member is mounted to the liquid injection apparatus.According to the liquid of which Supply unit, liquid supplying unit are simplified relative to the installation operation of liquid injection apparatus.In addition, by indentation space Arrangement components, liquid supplying unit are improved relative to the mounting stability of liquid injection apparatus.

[3] liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way can further include elastomeric element, and the elastomeric element is configured in described In space, exerts a force to the arrangement components to the direction of insertion of the protruding portion and support the arrangement components.According to which Liquid supplying unit, can be improved the inhibitory effect for entering space to foreign matter, and it is single to be further simplified liquid supply Member is operated relative to the installation of liquid injection apparatus.

[4] it in the liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way, can be, the arrangement components are in the liquid supplying unit The membranaceous component being broken when being mounted to the liquid injection apparatus by the protruding portion.It is supplied according to the liquid of which single Member can be improved the inhibitory effect that foreign matter enters space, and can be further simplified liquid supplying unit and spray relative to liquid The installation of injection device operates.

[5] it in the liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way, can be, the arrangement components are accommodated in the space, When the liquid supplying unit is mounted to the liquid injection apparatus, it is moved to and being pressed by the protruding portion described The position of space interior.According to the liquid supplying unit of which, the inhibitory effect that foreign matter enters space, and energy can be improved The installation that liquid supplying unit is enough further simplified relative to liquid injection apparatus operates.

[6] it in the liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way, can be, the arrangement components are configured as relative to described The membranaceous component that liquid supplying unit can be removed.According to the liquid supplying unit of which, inhibit different by arrangement components Object enters space.In addition, arrangement components can be unloaded when installing liquid supplying unit to liquid injection apparatus.

[7] it in the liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way, can be, the arrangement components are releasably to be mounted to institute State the cover of the entrance in space.According to the liquid supplying unit of which, foreign matter is inhibited to enter space by arrangement components.Separately Outside, when installing liquid supplying unit to liquid injection apparatus, arrangement components can be unloaded.

[8] it in the liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way, can be, the arrangement components from the space can take out State be embedded into the space.According to the liquid supplying unit of which, foreign matter is inhibited to enter space by arrangement components. In addition, arrangement components can be unloaded when installing liquid supplying unit to liquid injection apparatus.

[9] second method according to the present invention, provides liquid supplying unit.The liquid supplying unit is mountable to liquid Injection apparatus, the liquid injection apparatus include: the first liquid introduction part that can import liquid, second liquid introduction part, Three liquid introduction parts；And protruding portion, the protruding parts are in the first liquid introduction part and the second liquid introduction part Between, and more prominent than the first liquid introduction part and the second liquid introduction part, the liquid supplying unit can be with Including the first liquid supply department, second liquid supply department, third liquid supply department, space forming portion and arrangement components.Described One liquid supply department can abut with the first liquid introduction part.The second liquid supply department can be with the second liquid Introduction part abuts.Third liquid supply department can abut with the third liquid introduction part.The space forming portion can be with It is arranged between first liquid supply department and the second liquid supply department, and is formed and be inserted into the protruding portion Space.The arrangement components can be configured in and the sky when the protruding portion is observed to the direction of insertion in the space Between at least part overlapping position.According to the liquid supplying unit of which, foreign matter is inhibited to enter by arrangement components The space that protruding portion is inserted into.Therefore, liquid supplying unit is improved relative to the mounting stability of liquid injection apparatus.

[10] it in the liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way, can be, the arrangement components have supplies in the liquid The position in the space is pressed by the protruding portion when unit is mounted to the liquid injection apparatus.According to the liquid of which Body supply unit, liquid supplying unit are simplified relative to the installation operation of liquid injection apparatus.In addition, by indentation space Arrangement components, liquid supplying unit is improved relative to the mounting stability of liquid injection apparatus.

[11] liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way can further include elastomeric element, and the elastomeric element is configured in described In space, exerts a force to the arrangement components to the direction of insertion of the protruding portion and support the arrangement components.According to which Liquid supplying unit, can be improved the inhibitory effect for entering space to foreign matter, and it is single to be further simplified liquid supply Member is operated relative to the installation of liquid injection apparatus.

[12] it in the liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way, can be, the arrangement components are to supply list in the liquid The membranaceous component being broken when member is mounted to the liquid injection apparatus by the protruding portion.It is supplied according to the liquid of which Unit can be improved the inhibitory effect that foreign matter enters space, and can be further simplified liquid supplying unit relative to liquid The installation of injection apparatus operates.

[13] it in the liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way, can be, the arrangement components are accommodated in the space, When the liquid supplying unit is mounted to the liquid injection apparatus, it is moved to and being pressed by the protruding portion described The position of space interior.According to the liquid supplying unit of which, the inhibitory effect that foreign matter enters space, and energy can be improved The installation that liquid supplying unit is enough further simplified relative to liquid injection apparatus operates.

[14] it in the liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way, can be, the arrangement components are configured as relative to institute State the membranaceous component that liquid supplying unit can be removed.According to the liquid supplying unit of which, inhibited by arrangement components Foreign matter enters space.In addition, arrangement components can be unloaded when installing liquid supplying unit to liquid injection apparatus.

[15] it in the liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way, can be, the arrangement components are releasably to be mounted to The cover of the entrance in the space.According to the liquid supplying unit of which, foreign matter is inhibited to enter space by arrangement components. In addition, arrangement components can be unloaded when installing liquid supplying unit to liquid injection apparatus.

[16] it in the liquid supplying unit of aforesaid way, can be, the arrangement components from the space can take State out is embedded into the space.According to the liquid supplying unit of which, foreign matter is inhibited to enter sky by arrangement components Between.In addition, arrangement components can be unloaded when installing liquid supplying unit to liquid injection apparatus.

Multiple constituent elements that above-mentioned each mode of the invention has are not entirely necessary, in order to solve above-mentioned ask Topic part or all, or in order to reach effect documented by this specification part or all, can be suitably to institute A part of constituent element for stating multiple constituent elements carries out it and changes, in deletion and the replacement of new other constituent elements, restriction A part of appearance is deleted.In addition, to solve the above-mentioned problems part or all, or in order to reach documented by this specification Part or all of effect, can be by part or all of the technical characteristic contained by above-mentioned one embodiment of the present invention With the technical characteristic contained by above-mentioned other way of the invention part or all be combined into it is of the invention independent One mode.

The present invention can also be with being embodied in various ways except liquid supplying unit.For example, can be to be packaged with liquid confession The installation method of the package body of unit or liquid injection apparatus, liquid organization of supply including liquid supplying unit, liquid is answered to supply The modes such as the installing mechanism of mechanism are answered to realize.

Detailed description of the invention

Fig. 1 is the box for showing first embodiment and the brief top perspective view in retainer portion.

Fig. 2 is the brief lower perspective figure for showing the composition of the box of first embodiment.

Fig. 3 is the diagrammatic cross-sectional view of the box for showing first embodiment and the composition in retainer portion.

Fig. 4 is the schematic diagram for showing the box of first embodiment relative to the installation process in retainer portion.

Fig. 5 is the brief lower perspective figure for showing the composition of the box of second embodiment.

Fig. 6 is the schematic diagram for showing the box of second embodiment relative to the installation process in retainer portion.

Fig. 7 is the schematic diagram for showing the box of third embodiment relative to the installation process in retainer portion.

Fig. 8 is the brief lower perspective figure for showing the composition of box of the 4th embodiment.

Fig. 9 is the schematic diagram for showing the box of the 4th embodiment relative to the installation process in retainer portion.

Figure 10 is the brief main view for showing the composition of box of the 5th embodiment.

Figure 11 is the schematic diagram for showing the box of the 5th embodiment relative to the installation process in retainer portion.

Figure 12 is the schematic diagram for showing the box of sixth embodiment relative to the installation process in retainer portion.

Figure 13 is the schematic diagram for showing the box of the 7th embodiment relative to the installation process in retainer portion.

Figure 14 is the schematic diagram for showing the box of the 8th embodiment relative to the installation process in retainer portion.

Figure 15 is the schematic diagram for showing the box of the 9th embodiment relative to the installation process in retainer portion.

Figure 16 is the brief lower perspective figure for showing the composition of box of the tenth embodiment.

Figure 17 is the brief lower perspective figure for showing the composition of box of the 11st embodiment.

Figure 18 is the box for showing the 12nd embodiment and the brief top perspective view in retainer portion.

Figure 19 is the diagrammatic cross-sectional view of the box for showing the 12nd embodiment and the composition in retainer portion.

Figure 20 is the brief diagram for being shown as the composition of box of variation.

Figure 21 is the brief diagram for being shown as the composition of box of variation.

Figure 22 is the brief diagram for being shown as the composition of box of variation.

Symbol description

10,10A~10K, 10a~10c ... box

11 ... bottom surfaces

12 ... above

13 ... fronts

14 ... below

15 ... left sides

16 ... right sides

21 ... main body containers

22 ... covers

23a~23d ... ink chamber

24a~24d ... ink supply port

25 ... groove portions

27 ... internal spaced walls

27p ... intercommunicating pore

28 ... ink maintaining parts

29 ... ink storage units

31 ... first ink holding members

32 ... second ink holding members

34a, 34b ... ink introduction port

35a, 35b ... through hole

36 ... main holding sections

36u ... is above

36d ... is below

37 ... circuit substrates

38a, 38b ... protrusion

39 ... pipes

40,40A, 40B ... film member

40d ... roulette

41 ... adhesive portions

42 ... rotation door portions

First portion 42a ...

Second portion 42b ...

43 ... force occlusion mechanisms

43c ... cover

43s ... elastomeric element

43r ... rail portion

44 ... filling components

45 ... cap members

45a ... main part

45b ... cover

46 ... gomphosis parts

50 ... retainer portions

51 ... bottom surface wall portions

53 ... front wall portions

54 ... wall portions below

55 ... left side walls

56 ... right side wall portions

58 ... clamping mechanisms

59a, 59b ... embedded hole

60 ... box accommodating chambers

61a~61d ... ink introduction part

61p ... ink flow path

62 ... spaced walls

The upper surface 62u ...

63 ... force application mechanisms

64 ... connection units

64t ... terminal

70 ... print heads

Specific embodiment

A. first embodiment:

Referring to Fig.1~Fig. 3 successively illustrates the structure of the box 10 of the first embodiment as liquid supplying unit of the invention At the composition in the retainer portion 50 with mounting box 10.Later, referring to Fig. 4, illustrate installation of the box 10 relative to retainer portion 50 Journey.

[composition of box]

Fig. 1 is the brief top perspective view for showing the box 10 of first embodiment and being equipped with the retainer portion 50 of box 10. Fig. 2 is the brief lower perspective figure of box 10.Fig. 3 is comparable to box 10 and retainer portion at the position of A-A section shown in FIG. 1 50 diagrammatic cross-sectional view.The state that box 10 is installed in retainer portion 50 is illustrated in Fig. 3.In FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, with each figure pair Show arrow X, Y, the Z in three directions for indicating mutually orthogonal with answering.It, will be in box about the direction that each arrow X, Y, Z are indicated Successively illustrate in the explanation of 10 composition.In addition, similarly scheming in each figure used in the explanation of each arrow X, Y, Z below Show.

Box 10 accommodates the ink for supplying to the printer of the ink-jet mode as liquid injection apparatus.Box 10 is as tool There is the hollow container of rectangular shape and constitute, there is bottom surface 11, above 12, front 13, below 14, left side 15 and right side Face 16 (Fig. 1, Fig. 2).Bottom surface 11 is when box 10 is mounted in retainer portion 50 towards the face in the direction to retainer portion 50 (Fig. 1).12 be the face opposed with bottom surface 11 above.Arrow Z is indicated from bottom surface 11 towards above 12 direction, the i.e. height of box 10 Direction.In this specification, "upper" indicates that the direction of arrow Z, "lower" indicate the opposite direction of arrow Z.

Front 13 is the face intersected with bottom surface 11 and above 12, is when box 10 is mounted on a printer towards printer Face side face." front of printer " is the face of user's face when printer uses.Next 14 be opposed with front 13 And the face intersected with bottom surface 11 and above 12.Arrow Y indicates the direction from below 14 towards front 13, and before expression and box 10 The parallel direction of rear direction.In the present specification, " preceding " direction for indicating arrow Y, " rear " opposite direction for indicating arrow Y.At this In embodiment, the direction of arrow Y and the sub-scanning direction of printer are consistent.

Left side 15 be be downside with bottom surface 11, with above 12 be upside, with 13 face of front when positioned at front 13 Left side and with bottom surface 11, above 12, front 13 and 14 face intersected below.Right side 16 is opposed with left side 15 and and bottom surface 11, the face that above 12, front 13 and back 14 intersect.Arrow X indicates from left side 15 towards the direction of right side 16, indicate with The parallel direction of the width direction of box 10.In the present specification, " right side " indicates that the direction of arrow X, " left side " indicate the negative side of arrow X To.In addition, in the present embodiment, the direction of arrow X and the main scanning direction of printer are parallel.

Box 10 by the resin as upper opening hollow box body main body container 21 and covering main body container 21 The cover 22 of the opening portion of top constitutes (FIG. 1 to FIG. 3).The bottom surface 11 of each wall surface composition box 10 in the outside of main body container 21, The face of front 13, below 14, left side 15 and right side 16, the upside of cover 22 constitutes the upper surface of box 10 12.

Box 10 is internally provided with the first ink chamber 23a and the second ink chamber 23b (Fig. 1).In the first ink chamber 23a and The ink of different colours is accommodated in two ink chamber 23b respectively.First ink chamber 23a and the second ink chamber 23b are in the side of arrow X Arrangement upwards, the spaced walls being arranged in main body container 21 (diagram is omitted) separate.

The first ink as the through hole being connected to the first ink chamber 23a is provided on the bottom surface of box 10 11 (Fig. 2) Supply opening 24a and the second ink supply port 24b as the through hole being connected to the second ink chamber 23b.In addition, first Groove portion 25 is provided between ink supply port 24a and the second ink supply port 24b.Groove portion 25 is upper to enter along the direction of arrow Z The mode in the spaced walls between the first ink chamber 23a and the second ink chamber 23b stated is formed, and along the side of entire arrow Y Extend to substantially rectilinear shape.Groove portion 25 is equivalent to the space forming portion in the present invention, and the space in groove portion 25 is equivalent to this hair Space in bright.Function about groove portion 25 will be aftermentioned.

In the present embodiment, in the opening portion (hreinafter referred to as " slot of the entrance for the groove portion 25 being equivalent in bottom surface 11 The opening portion in portion 25 ".) on be pasted with film member 40 as band-like flexible membrane.Film member 40 for example by with a thickness of 100~200 μm or so of resin film is constituted.Film member 40 configures in such a way that the opening portion for covering groove portion 25 is whole, It is bonded on the both ends in the direction of arrow X on bottom surface 11.In addition, film member 40, which is configured in, does not cover the first ink feed The region of mouth 24a and the second ink supply port 24b.Substantial middle on the direction of the arrow X of film member 40 is formed in arrow The roulette 40d of the cut mark of intermittent arrangement on the direction of head Y.The function of film member 40 will be aftermentioned.

The first ink holding member 31 and the second ink are accommodated respectively on first ink chamber 23a and the second ink chamber 23b Holding member 32 (Fig. 3).Each ink holding member 31,32 is in absorbed inside ink and keeps.Each ink holding member 31,32 is logical It crosses such as the foam unit of polyurethane foam etc or Porous polypropylene is formed threadiness and makes bundles of fiber component Resin component and constitute.

First ink holding member 31 has approximately cuboid shape, with the shape of each inner wall face contact with main body container 21 State configuration.Second ink holding member 32 has substantially writing board shape, in each ink chamber 23a, 23b, is configured in the first ink Between water holding member 31 and ink supply port 24a, 24b.Second ink holding member 32 is also referred to as " liquid-sucking core (wick) ".

The characteristic for keeping liquid of each ink holding member 31,32 is different.Specifically, the second ink holding member The pore density of 32 the first ink of pore density ratio holding member 31 is big, the capillary force of the second ink holding member 32 Greater than the first ink holding member 31.As a result, in each ink chamber 23a, 23b, ink is easy poly- to ink supply port 24a, 24b Collection.

Therefore, the central part of the second ink holding member 32 exposes (figure to outside via each ink supply port 24a, 24b 2).Second ink holding member 32 is as described later, the ink when box 10 is mounted in retainer portion 50, with retainer portion 50 The top face contact of introduction part 61a, 61b (Fig. 1).

On the second ink holding member 32 exposed via the first ink supply port 24a, the first of retainer portion 50 The region CP that the top end face of ink introduction part 61a is contacted is equivalent to the first liquid supply department in the present invention.Similarly, it is passing through On the second ink holding member 32 exposed by the second ink supply port 24b, the second ink introduction part 61b in retainer portion 50 The region CP that is contacted of top end face be equivalent to the second liquid supply department in the present invention.

Be provided in cover 22 the first through hole 35a being connected to the first ink chamber 23a and with the second ink chamber 23b Second through hole 35b of connection.When supplying ink from box 10 to printer, from each through hole 35a, 35b to the ink of connection Room 23a, 23b import air.In addition, on the surface of cover 22, in order to inhibit the ink in ink chamber 23a, 23b from each through hole 35a, 35b evaporation are provided with to the gross blow hole of external opening and connect in the bending of substantially snake abdomen shape with each through hole 35a, 35b Atmosphere flow path (illustration omitted).

13 are provided with to the direction of arrow Y main holding section 36 (Fig. 1) outstanding before box 10.Main holding section 36 is in arrow The direction of head X is located at the first side ink chamber 23a.Main holding section 36 have the upper surface of upward 36u and downward below 36d.As described later, box 10 is engaged with the upper surface of main holding section 36 36u by the rotating mechanism 58 in retainer portion 50 and is fixed In retainer portion 50.In addition, " engaging " indicates to be fastened on predetermined portion the moving direction so that object in the present specification The confined meaning.

Circuit substrate 37 is installed in below main holding section 36 on 36d (Fig. 2, Fig. 3) with state downward.Circuit Substrate 37 has multiple terminals (diagram omit), when box 10 is mounted on the balladeur train of printer with printing mechatronics.It beats The color or residue for the ink that print machine is accommodated out of circuit substrate 37 receives the installation condition for indicating box 10 electric signal or box 10 The information about ink such as amount.

14 behind box 10, two protrusion 38a, the 38bs raised to the opposite direction of arrow Y are arranged in the direction of arrow X Column.First connecting portion 38a is located at the first side ink chamber 23a, and second connecting portion 38b is located at the second side ink chamber 23b.Each protrusion 38a, 38b are as described later, are entrenched in embedded hole 59a, the 59b in retainer portion 50.

[composition in retainer portion]

Retainer portion 50 is installed on the balladeur train of printer, with assemble and unassemble state keeping box 10.Retainer portion 50 It is configured to the cabinet of the approximately cuboid shape of upper opening, the box accommodating chamber 60 (Fig. 1) with configuration box 10.Retainer portion 50 wall portion as bounding box accommodating chamber 60 has bottom surface wall portion 51, front wall portion 53, back wall portion 54,55 and of left side wall Right side wall portions 56.

When box 10 to be mounted in retainer portion 50, bottom surface wall portion 51 is opposed with the bottom surface 11 of box 10 (Fig. 3).Front side wall Portion 53 is opposed with before box 10 13, behind wall portion 54 it is opposed with behind box 10 14.Similarly, left side wall 55 and box 10 Left side 15 is opposed, and right side wall portions 56 are opposed with the right side 16 of box 10.

It is equipped in wall portion 53 in front rotating mechanism 58 (Fig. 1, Fig. 3).Rotating mechanism 58 is installed into arrow X's The rotation axis RX that direction extends is that fulcrum being capable of reciprocating rotation in above-below direction.Rotating mechanism 58 is by rotation with setting in box 10 On the upper surface of main holding section 36 36u abut, and locking box 10." locking " expression fixes object with the state engaged.This Outside, rotating mechanism 58 exerts a force to the engagement direction to the upper surface of main holding section 36 36u.

In wall portion 54 below, two embedded holes 59a, 59b are arranged in such a way that the direction in arrow X is arranged in a column (Fig. 1).When box 10 to be installed in retainer portion 50, the first connecting portion 38a for being arranged in behind box 10 14 is inserted into One embedded hole 59a and be fitted into (Fig. 3).In addition, second connecting portion 38b is inserted into the second embedded hole 59b and is fitted into.

There are two ink introduction part 61a, 61b, spaced walls 62, force application mechanism 63 and connection are single for configuration in bottom surface wall portion 51 64 (Fig. 1, Fig. 3) of member.Two ink introduction parts 61a, 61b arrange in the direction of arrow X.Two ink introduction parts 61a, 61b point It is not prominent to the direction of arrow Z, there is mutually about the same height (Fig. 1).When box 10 is mounted, the first ink introduction part The top end face of 61a abuts (Fig. 3) with the second ink holding member 32 in the first ink supply port 24a of box 10.Similarly, second The top end face of ink introduction part 61b is abutted in the second ink supply port 24b with the second ink holding member 32.That is, the first ink Introduction part 61a is equivalent to the first liquid introduction part, and the second ink introduction part 61b is equivalent to second liquid introduction part.

It is abutted by each ink introduction part 61a, 61b with the second ink holding member 32 of box 10, each ink chamber 23a, 23b Ink can be flowed into the ink flow path 61p inside ink introduction part 61a, 61b.It is imported from ink introduction part 61a, 61b Ink is supplied to the print head 70 (Fig. 3) for being configured in below bottom surface wall portion 51 (face of the opposite direction side of arrow Z).

Spaced walls 62 (Fig. 1) are between the first ink introduction part 61a and the second ink introduction part 61b in the side of arrow Y To the wall portion of extension.The upper surface 62u of spaced walls 62 is protruded upwards than the top end face of each ink introduction part 61a, 61b.Interval Wall 62 is equivalent to the protruding portion in the present invention.Spaced walls 62 are as 10 mistake of inhibition box when box 10 is installed in retainer portion 50 The protection portion accidentally contacted with each ink introduction part 61a, 61b functions.In addition, the thickness of spaced walls 62 side of being in the various figures Just it is greatly shown for the sake of, as long as but the degree of the groove portion 25 of box 10 can be contained in.

Inhibit in addition, spaced walls 62 have when ink is mistakenly leaked from any one of ink introduction part 61a, 61b The function that the ink of the leakage is flowed into that side of another one.In addition, spaced walls 62 are as described later, when box 10 is installed as box 10 Positioning region play a role, also play a role as the holding section of fixed bin 10.

Force application mechanism 63 is constituted such as by elastomeric element metal helical spring, will be mounted on retainer portion 50 Box 10 exert a force upwards.In the present embodiment, force application mechanism 63 is configured in the position adjacent with front wall portion 53, and It is configured in the position of the second side ink introduction part 61b in the direction of arrowx.Box 10 is applied upwards by force application mechanism 63 Power, thus the rotating mechanism 58 or embedded hole 59a, 59b in retainer portion 50 are improved the clamping force of box 10, the installation of box 10 Stability is improved.

Connection unit 64 has the function as the circuit substrate 37 of electric connection box 10 and the electrical connection section of printer.Connection Unit 64 has the region multiple terminal 64t (Fig. 3) outstanding being configured to box 10.Connection unit 64 when box 10 is mounted with The mode that each terminal 64t can be in electrical contact with the corresponding terminal of the circuit substrate 37 of box 10 is configured in and 53 phase of front wall portion Adjacent position.

[installation of the box relative to retainer portion]

Fig. 4 is the schematic diagram for showing box 10 relative to the installation process in retainer portion 50.In addition, in the following description, For simplicity, the explanation of the snap action for rotating mechanism 58 or embedded hole 59a, 59b is omitted.Relative to retainer In the installation process of the box 10 in portion 50, while the first ink supply port 24a of box 10 is close to the first ink introduction part 61a, Second ink supply port 24b is close to the second ink introduction part 61b (the upper part of Fig. 4).At this point, the spaced walls 62 in retainer portion 50 Also close to the groove portion 25 of the bottom surface 11 of box 10.

When spaced walls 62 are mobile to groove portion 25, the upper surface 62u contact of film member 40 and spaced walls 62, film member 40 are pressed by spaced walls 62.As described above, being provided with the fracture for causing film member 40 in the center of film member 40 Roulette 40d (Fig. 2).By the pressing of spaced walls 62, film member 40 is broken by starting point of roulette 40d, is thus spaced Wall 62 is able to enter the groove portion 25 of box 10.In this way, spaced walls 62 are inserted into groove portion 25 using the direction of arrow Z as direction of insertion Interior space.

Spaced walls 62 are accommodated in the space in the groove portion 25 of box 10, each ink supply port 24a, 24b and corresponding ink Introduction part 61a, 61b abuts, and thus completes installation (the lower part of Fig. 4) of the box 10 to retainer portion 50.In this way, passing through spaced walls The case where 62 are inserted into groove portions 25, and the installation site of the box 10 on the direction of arrow X deviates is suppressed, while the direction of arrow X The stationarity of box 10 on (main scanning direction) is enhanced.That is, groove portion 25 and spaced walls 62 are as relative to retainer portion The positioning region of 50 mounting boxs 10 and position fixing part play a role.

It is the opening portion envelope of groove portion 25 before being installed in retainer portion 50 in the box 10 of present embodiment Shape component 40 occlude state, therefore foreign matter enter in groove portion 25 space the case where be suppressed.Therefore, because foreign matter enters Groove portion 25 interferes box 10 to be suppressed the case where mounting stability in retainer portion 50.In addition, film member 40 is in spaced walls 62 are broken when being received into groove portion 25 by spaced walls 62, therefore increase due to film member 40 working hour of the installation operation of box 10 Situation is suppressed.In addition, when spaced walls 62 are accommodated in groove portion 25, it is membranaceous in the opening portion of the lower section of groove portion 25 A part of component 40 is pressed between spaced walls 62 and the inner wall of groove portion 25, is become between spaced walls 62 and groove portion 25 The state that gap is reduced.Therefore, the engaging between spaced walls 62 and groove portion 25 is enhanced, peace of the box 10 to retainer portion 50 Dress stability is enhanced.In addition, film member 40 can not have pliability, can also by the plate-shaped member of resinousness structure At.Film member 40 can also substitute roulette 40d and have intensity in part than other portions as the constituting portion for causing fracture The small position in position.Alternatively, film member 40 can also not have the constituting portion for causing fracture, it is also configured to film member 40 Itself has the intensity for the degree being broken by the pressing of spaced walls 62.

[summary of first embodiment]

It is different by the configuration of film member 40 in the opening portion of groove portion 25 as described above, box 10 according to first embodiment Object enters groove portion 25 and is suppressed, and the reduction of the mounting stability of box 10 is suppressed.In addition, film member 40 is due to the junction of the edges of two sheets of paper Line 40d and be easy fracture composition, therefore box 10 installation operation obstruction be suppressed.In addition to this, implement according to first The box 10 of mode can obtain the high mounting stability relative to retainer portion 50.

B. second embodiment:

Fig. 5 is the brief lower perspective figure for being shown as the composition of box 10A of second embodiment of the present invention.Second is real Other than the composition difference for applying film member 40A of the box 10A of mode in addition to being equivalent to arrangement components of the invention, implement with first The box 10 of mode has roughly the same composition.The box 10A of second embodiment is mountable to say with first embodiment In bright same retainer portion 50.

In the film member 40A of the box 10A of second embodiment, the film member 40 that first embodiment is omitted has Some roulette 40d (Fig. 2).In addition, in film member 40A, two adhesive portions of two ends setting on the direction of arrow X The bonding force of 41 pairs of boxes 10 is different.The bonding force of any one in two adhesive portions 41 is as low as mounted to retainer portion 50 in box 10 The degree that pressing when upper by spaced walls 62 can remove, the bonding force of another one is greatly to the pressing by spaced walls 62 The degree that do not remove.In addition it is also possible to omit any one of two adhesive portions 41, film member 40A is formed as only by one A adhesive portion 41 and be bonded in the composition on box 10.

Fig. 6 is to show the box 10A of second embodiment to the schematic diagram of the installation process in retainer portion 50.As described above, In the box 10A of second embodiment, in film member 40A, it is arranged in two adhesive portions 41 of the end in the direction of arrow X One of bonding force it is small.Therefore, because the spaced walls 62 in the retainer portion 50 when box 10 is mounted in retainer portion 50 Pressing, an end of film member 40A is detached from from the open end of groove portion 25, another end is pressed into groove portion 25. Therefore, in box 10 when being installed, film member 40A becomes in the state that the glued portion 41 in an end is bonded, remaining Position be pressed into the state in the space in groove portion 25.

As described above, even the box 10A of second embodiment, inhibits foreign matter to enter slot due to film member 40A The case where portion 25, box 10A is to the reduction of the mounting stability in retainer portion 50, is suppressed.In addition to this, according to the second embodiment party The box 10A of formula can then be played due to the film member 40A in indentation groove portion 25 and engaging of the box 10A to retainer portion 50 The function and effect same as first embodiment such as raising.

C. third embodiment:

Fig. 7 is to show the box 10B of third embodiment to the schematic diagram of the installation process in retainer portion 50.Third embodiment party The box 10B of formula is in addition to having and the first embodiment party other than the opening portion of groove portion 25 is configured with the film member 40B that can be removed The essentially identical composition in the retainer portion 50 of formula.The box 10B of third embodiment is mountable to say with first embodiment In bright identical retainer portion 50.Film member 40B is equivalent to the arrangement components in the present invention.

In the box 10B of third embodiment, occlude viscous in the adhesive portion 41 of the film member 40B of the opening portion of groove portion 25 Relay is small, and the end that film member 40B can be stretched through user is removed from bottom surface 11 to be removed.The box of third embodiment 10B is installed in retainer portion 50 after in advance by film member 40B removing.In addition, film member 40B also may be constructed For that can be removed and being stretched to the opposite direction of the direction of arrow Y or arrow Y.In addition, can also in the end of film member 40B To be provided with the grip part that user can hold in removing.Alternatively, user also can be set on the surface of film member 40B The protrusion that can be held in removing.

As described above, even the box 10B of third embodiment, inhibits foreign matter to enter slot due to film member 40B The case where portion 25, box 10B is to the reduction of the mounting stability in retainer portion 50, is suppressed.In addition to this, according to third embodiment party The box 10B of formula can play function and effect same as first embodiment.

D. the 4th embodiment:

Fig. 8 is the brief lower perspective figure for being shown as the composition of box 10C of the 4th embodiment of the invention.4th is real The box 10C of mode is applied other than substituting film member 40 in the opening portion of groove portion 25 and being provided with rotation door portion 42, have with The essentially identical composition of the box 10 of first embodiment.The box 10C of 4th embodiment is mountable to and first embodiment In the identical retainer portion 50 of middle explanation.

The rotation door portion 42 that the opening portion of groove portion 25 is arranged in is constructed with so-called double door, including first portion 42a With second portion 42b.First portion 42a and second portion 42b pass through the generally rectangular shape of essentially identical size respectively Plate-shaped member and constitute.First portion 42a and second portion 42b can also be made up of resin film.Pass through first portion 42a It is arranged with second portion 42b in the direction of arrow X, the opening portion of groove portion 25 becomes the state occluded substantially.First portion 42a and Second portion 42b is equivalent to the arrangement components in the present invention.First portion 42a is mounted on the first ink supply port of groove portion 25 The end of the side 24a, second portion 42b are mounted on the end of the second side ink supply port 24b.

First portion 42a and second portion 42b is respectively installed to can be to be arranged between the end of groove portion 25 Fulcrum 42f is inner rotation of the fulcrum to groove portion 25.Fulcrum 42f can be made of linkwork, can also be by can be curved The flexible component of song deformation is constituted.In addition, first portion 42a and second portion 42b are respectively with by force application mechanism, (diagram is saved The angle that the opening portion of occlusion groove portion 25 slightly) is fixed on to the state that the direction of arrow Z exerts a force is (substantially flat relative to bottom surface 11 Capable angle).

Fig. 9 is to show the box 10C of the 4th embodiment to the schematic diagram of the installation process in retainer portion 50.4th embodiment party When the box 10C of formula is mounted in retainer portion 50, it is logical to rotate each of first portion 42a and second portion 42b in door portion 42 Inner rotation from the upper surface 62u for the spaced walls 62 for crossing retainer portion 50 to groove portion 25 be pressed into.In box 10C to retainer portion 50 Be installed in the state of, first portion 42a and second portion 42b become is engaging in spaced walls 62 in groove portion 25 respectively State.Therefore, spaced walls 62 are enhanced the engaging of the groove portion 25 of box 10C.

As described above, due to rotation door portion 42, foreign matter enters the feelings in groove portion 25 according to the box 10C of third embodiment Condition is suppressed, and to the reduction of the mounting stability in retainer portion 50 the case where is suppressed.In addition, according to the box of third embodiment 10C, when unloading from retainer portion 50, groove portion 25 reverts to the state for being rotated the occlusion of a portion 42 again.Therefore, even if repeatedly Handling of the box 10C to retainer portion 50 are carried out, foreign matter enters groove portion 25 and is also rotated the inhibition of a portion 42.In addition to this, the 4th is real The box 10C for applying mode can play the same function and effect illustrated with first embodiment.

E. the 5th embodiment:

Figure 10 is the brief main view for being shown as the composition of box 10D of the 5th embodiment of the invention.5th implements The box 10D of mode has basic other than the setting force occlusion mechanism 43 in groove portion 25 with the box 10 of first embodiment Identical composition.The box 10D of 5th embodiment is mountable to the identical retainer portion with what is illustrated in first embodiment On 50.

The force occlusion mechanism 43 being arranged in groove portion 25 has cover 43c and elastomeric element 43s.Cover 43c by Plate-shaped member with the size roughly the same with the opening portion of groove portion 25 and constitute, the opening portion of groove portion 25 by with bottom surface 11 substantially parallel angles support in the state of being exerted a force by elastomeric element 43s.In the 5th embodiment, cover 43c phase When the arrangement components in the present invention.Elastomeric element 43s is for example made of helical spring, with the direction of telescopic direction and arrow Z Parallel mode is configured in groove portion 25.Cover 43c 25 internal shift of groove portion when being pressed from below as a result, the pressing Power can be restored to original position when being released from.In addition, elastomeric element 43s can also be by the component structure other than helical spring At.As long as the component that elastomeric element 43s can exert a force to cover 43c to the direction parallel with the direction of insertion of spaced walls 62 , such as can also be made up of leaf spring or torsional spring.In addition, elastomeric element 43s can for example pass through the sponge of polyurethane series Shape component etc. is capable of the cellular structure body of flexible deformation and is constituted.Elastomeric element 43s can also be by non-woven fabrics to be configured to It reaches the structural body of flexible deformation and constitutes.In this case, non-woven fabrics can also be made of the fiber of the departments of botany such as cellulose, It can also be made of plant series fiber and synthetic fibers.

Figure 11 is the schematic diagram for indicating the box 10D of the 5th embodiment relative to the installation process in retainer portion 50.5th The box 10D of embodiment is pressed against the upper surface of the spaced walls 62 in retainer portion 50 when being installed in retainer portion 50 The cover 43c of 62u, force occlusion mechanism 43 are pressed into towards the inside of groove portion 25.In box 10D installing to retainer portion 50 In the state of, become elastomeric element 43s compression, assigns applied force to the upper surface 62u of spaced walls 62 via cover 43c The state of (elastic force).That is, box 10D becomes the shape for being assigned applied force to the direction far from retainer portion 50 by elastomeric element 43s State.Therefore, the structure for the engaging for box 10d that box 10D and the retainers portion 50 such as rotating mechanism 58, embedded hole 59a, 59b include It is enhanced at the clamping force between portion, the mounting stability of box 10 is enhanced.

In addition, when the engaging when between retainer portion 50 is released from, the applied force of elastomeric element 43s make box 10 to from The direction for opening retainer portion 50 is mobile, therefore box 10 is enhanced the unloading property in retainer portion 50.In addition, when box 10D is by from guarantor When holder portion 50 is unloaded, become the state that 25 partes tegmentalis part 43c of groove portion is occluded again.Therefore, even if repeating box 10D to guarantor The handling in holder portion 50, foreign matter enter groove portion 25 and are also inhibited by cover 43c.

As described above, inhibiting foreign matter to enter groove portion by force occlusion mechanism 43 according to the box 10D of the 5th embodiment In 25, to the reduction of the mounting stability in retainer portion 50 the case where is suppressed.In addition, according to the box 10D of the 5th embodiment, The same function and effect that can be played and illustrate in the first embodiment.

F. sixth embodiment:

Figure 12 is the installation process for being shown as the box 10E of sixth embodiment of the invention relative to retainer portion 50 Schematic diagram.The box 10E of sixth embodiment is in addition to omitting elastomeric element 43s, the guide rail provided with the movement for cover 43c Except portion 43r, there is the composition essentially identical with the box 10 of the 5th embodiment.The box 10E of sixth embodiment can be installed Onto retainer identical with what is illustrated in first embodiment portion 50.

In the box 10E of sixth embodiment, cover 43c is configured to the inner wall by the way that groove portion 25 is arranged in Rail portion 43r box 10 short transverse move back and forth.Rail portion 43r can be embedding for example formed as the end of cover 43c Groove portion closing, extending in the direction of arrow Y.Rail portion 43r is preferably configured as near the opening portion of groove portion 25 and cover Frictional force between 43c is higher than other positions, so that cover 43c is engaged with the state for occluding the opening portion of groove portion 25.When Cover 43c is moved in groove portion 25 when being applied the external force in direction of arrow Z, along rail portion 43r.

As described above, inhibit foreign matter to enter in groove portion 25 by cover 43c according to the box 10E of sixth embodiment, The case where to the reduction of the mounting stability in retainer portion 50, is suppressed.In addition, according to the box 10E of sixth embodiment, it can The same function and effect for starting and illustrating in the first embodiment.

G. the 7th embodiment:

Figure 13 is the installation process for being shown as the box 10F of the 7th embodiment of the invention relative to retainer portion 50 Schematic diagram.The box 10F of 7th embodiment has and the first embodiment party other than being configured with filling component 44 in groove portion 25 The essentially identical composition of the box 10 of formula.The box 10F of 7th embodiment is mountable to and the phase that illustrates in first embodiment In same retainer portion 50.In 7th embodiment, filling component 44 is equivalent to the arrangement components in the present invention.

Filling component 44 is made up of the plastic gel component of the tool such as silicon parts with non-constrictive type or clay, It is filled in groove portion 25 in a manner of occluding the opening portion of groove portion 25.When box 10F is mounted to retainer portion 50, filling component 44 spaced walls 62 for being kept device portion 50 are pressed into the inside of groove portion 25.In addition, a part of filling component 44 passes through spaced walls 62 Pressing enter groove portion 25 inner wall and spaced walls 62 between gap.Therefore, it is installed in retainer portion 50 in box 10F When spaced walls 62 be enhanced with the engaging of groove portion 25.In addition, filling component 44 can for example pass through spongiform Porous Component is constituted, or the compressed composition when being pressed into the inside of groove portion 25.

As described above, inhibiting foreign matter to enter groove portion 25 by filling component 44 according to the box 10F of the 7th embodiment Interior, to the reduction of the mounting stability in retainer portion 50 the case where is suppressed.In addition, having filled up groove portion 25 by filling component 44 Inner wall and spaced walls 62 between gap, thus box 10F is enhanced the mounting stability in retainer portion 50.In addition, root According to the box 10E of the 7th embodiment, can play and the same function and effect that illustrate in the first embodiment.

H. the 8th embodiment:

Figure 14 is the installation process for being shown as the box 10G of the 8th embodiment of the invention relative to retainer portion 50 Schematic diagram.The box 10G of 8th embodiment is in addition to having with first in fact other than the opening portion of groove portion 25 is configured with cap member 45 Apply the essentially identical composition of the box 10 of mode.The box 10G of 8th embodiment is mountable to and says in the first embodiment In bright identical retainer portion 50.In 8th embodiment, cap member 45 is equivalent to arrangement components of the invention.

Cap member 45 has in the groove portion 25 for being inserted into box 10G and chimeric main part 45a and configuration are in groove portion 25 The cover 45b of external, covering groove portion 25 opening portion.Cap member 45 is constituted such as by resin component polyethylene.Box 10G When being not installed in retainer portion 50, cap member 45 is installed in groove portion 25, is the shape that the opening portion of groove portion 25 is blocked for State.Cap member 45 is unloaded when box 10G is mounted to retainer portion 50 by user.

As described above, inhibit foreign matter to enter in groove portion 25 by cap member 45 according to the box 10G of the 8th embodiment, The case where to the reduction of the mounting stability in retainer portion 50, is suppressed.In addition, according to the box 10G of the 8th embodiment, it can The same function and effect for starting and illustrating in the first embodiment.

I. the 9th embodiment:

Figure 15 is the installation process for being shown as the box 10H of the 9th embodiment of the invention relative to retainer portion 50 Schematic diagram.The box 10H of 9th embodiment has and the first embodiment party other than being configured with gomphosis part 46 in groove portion 25 The essentially identical composition of the box 10 of formula.The box 10H of 8th embodiment is mountable to and illustrates in the first embodiment In identical retainer portion 50.In the 9th embodiment, gomphosis part 46 is equivalent to the arrangement components in the present invention.

Gomphosis part 46 has approximately cuboid shape, is inserted into the inside of groove portion 25.Gomphosis part 46 is with embedded groove Portion 25 and chimeric state accommodates.That is, what gomphosis part 46 was kept with the inner wall of its surface abutting groove portion 25 and by frictional force State configures in groove portion 25.For protecting box 10H, gomphosis part 46 is used as fender preferably for example by foamed styrene etc. The low component of the hardness of material and constitute.Gomphosis part 46 takes when box 10H is mounted to retainer portion 50, by user from groove portion 25 Out.It is therefore preferable that gomphosis part 46 is configured with a part from the state outstanding of groove portion 25 in such a way that user can hold.

As described above, inhibiting foreign matter to enter groove portion 25 by gomphosis part 46 according to the box 10H of the 9th embodiment Interior, to the reduction of the mounting stability in retainer portion 50 the case where is suppressed.In addition, by gomphosis part 46, when transport etc. The protectiveness of box 10H is enhanced.In addition, can play and say in the first embodiment according to the box 10H of the 9th embodiment Bright same function and effect.

J. the tenth embodiment:

Figure 16 is the brief lower perspective figure for being shown as the composition of box 10I of the tenth embodiment of the invention.Figure 16 In, on the bottom surface 11 of box 10I, the region for being formed with each ink chamber 23a~23c is illustrated respectively with chain-dotted line.Tenth embodiment Box 10I in addition to increase third ink chamber 23c and third ink supply port 24c keep groove portion 24 shorter constitute other than, have with The essentially identical composition of the box 10 of first embodiment.The box 10I of tenth embodiment mounted retainer portion is in addition to increasing It is equivalent to the third ink introduction part of third liquid introduction part, the length on the direction of the arrow Y of spaced walls 62 is adapted to groove portion 25 are constituted shortlyer except, with the composition essentially identical with the retainer portion 50 of first embodiment (diagram is omitted).

Third ink chamber 23c the first ink chamber 23a and the second ink chamber 23b rear side, along the width side of box 10I To formation.Third ink supply port 24c is in the lower section of third ink chamber 23c, the position of substantial middle in the direction of arrowx It is formed.The inside of third ink chamber 23c is same as the first ink chamber 23a and the second ink chamber 23b, accommodates the holding of the first ink Component 31 (diagram is omitted) and the second ink holding member 32.The center of the second ink holding member 32 of third ink chamber 23c Expose via third ink supply port 24c to outside at position.Second ink holding member 32 via third ink supply port 24c with The region CP of the tip contact for the third ink introduction part that retainer portion has is equivalent to third liquid supply department.

Groove portion 25 is between the first ink supply port 24a and the second ink supply port 24b, in parallel with the direction of arrow Y Extend to the position of the front of third ink chamber 23c.Third ink supply port 24c is located at groove portion 25 to the opposite direction of arrow Y On extended position.Configured with the identical film member 40 with what is illustrated in first embodiment on the opening portion of groove portion 25.It replaces It, can be using the membranaceous portion of second embodiment or third embodiment in groove portion 25 for the film member 40 of first embodiment Force the occlusion mechanism 43, the 6th embodiment party for rotating door portion 42, the 5th embodiment of part 40A, 40B or the 4th embodiment The cover 43c and rail portion 43r of formula, the filling component 44 of the 7th embodiment, the 8th embodiment cap member the 45, the 9th Any one in the gomphosis part 46 of embodiment.In addition, third ink chamber 23c and the first ink chamber 23a and the second ink chamber 23b Between the groove portion 25 extended in parallel with the direction of arrow X also can be set.In this case, in the direction of arrow X The groove portion 25 of extension can also configure above-mentioned arrangement components.

As described above, the box 10I of the tenth embodiment is representative also by configuring in groove portion 25 with film member 40 Various arrangement components, to inhibit foreign matter to enter groove portion 25.Therefore, the mounting stability in retainer portion is damaged due to the foreign matter Harmful situation is suppressed.In addition to this, according to the box 10I of the tenth embodiment, the box 10 with first embodiment can be played Same function and effect.

K. the 11st embodiment:

Figure 17 is the brief lower perspective figure for being shown as the composition of box 10J of the 11st embodiment of the invention.Figure In 17, on the bottom surface 11 of box 10J, the region for being formed with each ink chamber 23a~23d is illustrated with chain-dotted line.11st embodiment Box 10J in addition to increasing third ink chamber 23c, the 4th ink chamber 23d, third ink supply port 24c and the 4th ink feed Except mouth 24d, there is the composition essentially identical with the box 10 of first embodiment.The box 10J of 11st embodiment is mounted Retainer portion other than increasing third ink introduction part and the 4th ink introduction part, there is guarantor with first embodiment The essentially identical composition in holder portion 50 (diagram is omitted).

Third ink chamber 23c and the 4th ink chamber 23d is arranged in the direction of arrow X.Third ink chamber 23c is located at the first ink The rear side of water chamber 23a, the 4th ink chamber 23d are located at the rear side of the second ink chamber 23b.Third ink supply port 24c is formed In the lower section of third ink chamber 23c, the 4th ink supply port 24d is formed in the lower section of the 4th ink chamber 23d.

The respective inside of third ink chamber 23c and the 4th ink chamber 23d and the first ink chamber 23a and the second ink chamber 23b is identical, accommodates the first ink holding member 31 (diagram is omitted) and the second ink holding member 32.Third ink chamber 23c Central part with the second ink holding member 32 of the 4th ink chamber 23d is respectively via third ink supply port 24c and the 4th Ink supply port 24d exposes to outside.Second ink holding member 32 is via the of third ink supply port 24c and retainer portion The region CP of the tip contact of three ink introduction parts is equivalent to third liquid supply department.Second ink holding member 32 is via the 4th The region CP of the tip contact of the 4th ink introduction part in ink supply port 24d and retainer portion is equivalent to the supply of the 4th liquid Portion.

Groove portion 25 between the first ink supply port 24a and the second ink supply port 24b and third ink supply port 24c and It is extended parallel between 4th ink supply port 24d with the direction of arrow Y.On the opening portion of groove portion 25 configured with first The identical film member 40 illustrated in embodiment.The film member 40 of first embodiment is substituted, can be answered in groove portion 25 With the rotation door portion the 42, the 5th of film member 40A, 40B or the 4th embodiment of second embodiment or third embodiment Force occlusion mechanism 43, the cover 43c and rail portion 43r of sixth embodiment, the 7th embodiment of embodiment are filled out Fill component 44, the cap member 45 of the 8th embodiment, the 9th embodiment gomphosis part 46 in any one.In addition, first It also can be set between ink chamber 23a and third ink chamber 23c, between the second ink chamber 23b and the 4th ink chamber 23d and arrow The groove portion 25 that the direction of head X extends parallel to.In this case, the groove portion for being extended parallel to the direction of arrow X 25 can also configure above-mentioned arrangement components.

As described above, the box 10J of the 11st embodiment is representative also by configuring in groove portion 25 with film member 40 Various arrangement components, to inhibit foreign matter to enter groove portion 25.Therefore, due to the foreign matter to the mounting stability in retainer portion Impaired situation is suppressed.In addition to this, it according to the box 10J of the 11st embodiment, can play and first embodiment The same function and effect of box 10.

L. the 12nd embodiment:

8, Figure 19 referring to Fig.1 illustrate the composition of the box 10K of the 12nd embodiment.Figure 18 is to show the 12nd embodiment party The box 10K of formula and be equipped with box 10K retainer portion 50 brief top perspective view.Figure 19 is comparable to B-B shown in Figure 18 The diagrammatic cross-sectional view of box 10K and retainer portion 50 at the position of section.Box 10K is illustrated in Figure 19 is installed in retainer portion 50 state.The box 10K of 12nd embodiment is in addition to being configured to have and first other than external ink without interruption The essentially identical composition of the box 10 of embodiment.The box 10K of 12nd embodiment is mountable to and in first embodiment In the identical retainer portion 50 of middle explanation.

In the box 10K of 12nd embodiment, the first ink introduction port 34a is provided with above the first ink chamber 23a (Figure 18), the first ink introduction port 34a are the through holes for ink can be made to import the first ink chamber 23a.In addition, the The top of two ink chamber 23b is similarly provided with the second ink introduction port 34b.First ink introduction port 34a and the second ink are led Enter to be separately installed on the 34b of hole from the ink flow of external ink feed source (diagram is omitted) supply and there is flexible pipe 39。

In the box 10K of 12nd embodiment, the first ink chamber 23a is divided by internal spaced walls 27 arrow Y's The two spaces 28,29 (Figure 19) of direction arrangement.First space 28 is located at the top of the first ink supply port 24a, configured with the One ink holding member 31 and the second ink holding member 32.The first space 28 is also known as " ink maintaining part 28 " below.The Two spaces 29 are located at the lower section of the first ink introduction port 34a, store the ink imported from the first ink introduction port 34a.Hereinafter, Second space 29 is known as " ink storage unit 29 ".Ink maintaining part 28 and ink storage unit 29 are via being arranged in internal spaced walls Intercommunicating pore 27p on 27 and connect.

Ink storage unit 29 is stored in from the ink of outside supply via pipe 39.The ink of ink storage unit 29 is via connection Hole 27p is absorbed and is kept by the first ink holding member 31 of ink maintaining part 28.It is kept by the first ink holding member 31 Ink flows into the first ink introduction part 61a in retainer portion 50 via the second ink holding member 32.12nd embodiment In box 10K, about the second ink chamber 23b, also it is divided into ink maintaining part 28 and ink storage unit in the same manner as the first ink chamber 23a 29 (diagram is omitted).In addition, about the second ink chamber 23b, also by the path of ink same as the first ink chamber 23a above-mentioned By ink feed to the second ink introduction part 61b in retainer portion 50.

In the box 10K of 12nd embodiment, in the same manner as the box 10 of first embodiment, in the first ink supply port Film member 40 is configured on the opening portion of groove portion 25 between 24a and the second ink supply port 24b.The 12nd implements as a result, In the box 10K of mode, in the same manner as the box 10 of first embodiment, the case where foreign matter enters groove portion 25, is suppressed, due to The foreign matter and to the mounting stability in retainer portion 50 damage the case where be suppressed.In addition to this, according to the 12nd embodiment Box 10K, can play and the same function and effect that illustrate in the first embodiment.

M. variation:

M1. variation 1:

Illustrate the brief diagram of the composition of the box as variation referring to Figure 20~Figure 22.Figure 20~Figure 22 illustrates work respectively For box 10a~10c of variation.In Figure 20~Figure 22, box 10a when upper part figure is shown from the opposite direction of arrow X~ 10c, box 10a~10c when lower part figure is shown from the direction of arrow Z.That is, upper part figure is shown in Figure 20~Figure 22 The side view of box 10a~10c, lower part figure show the bottom view of box 10a~10c.In addition, in Figure 20~Figure 22 to it is above-mentioned The portion of being commonly constructed illustrated in each embodiment assigns identical symbol.Box 10, the 10A~10K tool of the respective embodiments described above There is approximately cuboid shape, there are 6 wall surfaces 11~16.It in contrast, can not also as the box of embodiments of the present invention With approximately cuboid shape, can also not have the wall surface for being equivalent to 6 wall surfaces 11~16.For example, such as the box 10a institute of Figure 20 It states, the main part that inside forms ink chamber can be shaped generally as ellipsoidal shape.Alternatively, as described in the box 10b of Figure 21, main body Portion, which also can have, is provided with the composition of substantially hemispherical circular top part at the both ends of substantially cylindric canister portion.Such as the box of Figure 22 Described in 10c, main part is also configured to polyhedral composition of the wall surface with irregular alignment.Box can also be by have Have that flexible component constitutes its outer wall and being configured to outer shape can suitably deform.In addition, the box 10 of the respective embodiments described above, In 10A~10K, each wall surface 11~16 can not have flat surface or smooth surface, it is possible to have concave-convex.In addition, Extend with may not be roughly planar, it is possible to have notch and breach.Each wall surface 11~16 can also be bent to substantially Curved.In addition, for example, it can be, before 13 and left side 15 continuous curved surface is constituted in Uncrossed situation, and Can also adjoin each other, before 13 and left side 15 can also adjoin each other across small corner portion.

M2. variation 2:

In above-mentioned each embodiment, retainer portion 50 is as setting in the first ink introduction part 61a and the second ink Protruding portion between introduction part 61b has spaced walls 62.It is formed between this in addition, the box 10 of each embodiment, 10A~10K are used as The space forming portion in the space that next door 62 is inserted into has groove portion 25.In contrast, retainer portion 50 can also be used as first Protruding portion between ink introduction part 61a and the second ink introduction part 61b and it is prominent other than the wall portion with spaced walls 62 etc Portion out.In addition, box 10, the 10A~10K of each embodiment can also be used as the space to form the space that the protruding portion is inserted into Forming portion has the constituting portion other than groove portion 25.For example, retainer portion 50 is led as the first ink introduction part 61a and the second ink Enter the protruding portion between portion 61b also and can have the multiple columnar protrusions for being arranged in a column.In this case, each to implement Box 10, the 10A~10K of mode also can have the groove portion extended with capable of accommodating each protrusion as space forming portion, can also To have bottom outlet with multiple corresponding one for capable of accommodating in multiple protrusions.In addition, in above-mentioned each embodiment, Direction substantially linear of the spaced walls 62 in arrow Y extends, but spaced walls 62 can also be bent or complications.In such case Under, can also be used as space forming portion in the box 10 of each embodiment, 10A~10K has with the shape of the spaced walls adaptively The groove portion of bending or complications can also be used as the recess portion that space forming portion has the size that can accommodate spaced walls entirety.

M3. variation 3:

The box 10 of above-mentioned each embodiment, 10A~10K are in spaced walls 62 to the direction of insertion (side of arrow Z of groove portion 25 To) observation when, as configuration with groove portion 25 in space overlap position arrangement components, including film member 40,40A, 40B (first embodiment~third embodiment) or rotation door portion 42 (the 4th embodiment), force occlusion mechanism 43 (the Five embodiments), cover 43c and rail portion 43r (sixth embodiment), filling component 44 (the 7th embodiment), cap portion Part 45 (the 8th embodiment), gomphosis part 46 (the 9th embodiment).In contrast, the box 10 of above-mentioned each embodiment, 10A~10K can also substitute above-mentioned arrangement components, configure other arrangement components with groove portion 25 in space overlap position It sets.Arrangement components can not also occlude the opening portion of groove portion 25, for example, can pass through the region in the only opening portion of groove portion 25 The plate configured in a part or rodlike component are constituted, can also be by being configured to the net of the opening portion entirety of covering groove portion 25 Poroid component is constituted.Arrangement components for example can have one of the film member 40 that above-mentioned first embodiment is omitted Point composition, be also possible to the open end that an end on the direction of the arrow X of film member 40 is not up to groove portion 25 It constitutes.Alternatively, it is also possible to be omit the 4th embodiment first portion 42a and any one of second portion 42b composition. Arrangement components can not also configure in the space in the opening portion of groove portion 25 or groove portion 25.Arrangement components can also for example pass through Curved plate or membranaceous component in such a way that the opposite direction to arrow Z is outstanding and constituted.

M4. variation 4:

The retainer portion of the box 10,10A~10K of installing above-mentioned each embodiment also can have in first embodiment Composition other than the retainer portion 50 of explanation.For example, it is also possible to omit rotating mechanism 58 or embedded hole 59a, 59b, force application mechanism At least one of 63 equal boxes 10, installing mechanism of 10~10K.In addition, other than these installing mechanisms, or substitute these Other installing mechanisms also can be set in installing mechanism.For example, retainer portion also may include being close to by the outer wall with box The installing mechanism that wall portion keeps box chimericly.

M5. variation 5:

Box 10, the 10A~10K of above-mentioned each embodiment include more than two ink supply port 24a~24d.With this Relatively, box can also only include an ink supply port, in the position adjacent with the ink supply port as space forming portion packet The recess portion to form the space that protruding portion is inserted into is included, wherein protruding portion is used to protect the ink introduction part in retainer portion.

M6. variation 6:

In the respective embodiments described above, it as liquid supplying unit of the invention, illustrates that ink on a printer is installed The composition of box.In contrast, liquid supplying unit of the invention can also be realized by the mode other than print cartridge.Liquid of the invention Body supply unit is for example also configured to supply the supply box of the cleaning solution of cleaning solution to jetting machine, wherein high-pressure wash The liquid such as cleaning solution are sprayed to cleaning object and are cleaned by machine.

The present invention is not limited to above-mentioned embodiment or embodiments, variation, can be in the range without departing from its purport It is realized with various constituted.Embodiment corresponding with the technical characteristic in each mode recorded in Summary, reality Apply example, the technical characteristic in variation, to solve the above-mentioned problems part or all or in order to reach the one of said effect Partly or entirely, suitably it can be substituted or be combined.As long as in addition, no be used as must in the present specification for the technical characteristic The feature of palpus is illustrated, then can suitably be deleted.

Claims (8)

1. a kind of liquid supplying unit, is mountable to liquid injection apparatus, the liquid injection apparatus includes: that can import liquid The the first liquid introduction part and second liquid introduction part of body；And protruding portion, the protruding parts are imported in first liquid Between portion and the second liquid introduction part, and it is more prominent than the first liquid introduction part and the second liquid introduction part Out,

The liquid supplying unit includes:

The the first liquid supply department that can be abutted with the first liquid introduction part；

The second liquid supply department that can be abutted with the second liquid introduction part；

Space forming portion, the space forming portion be arranged on first liquid supply department and the second liquid supply department it Between, and form the space for being inserted into the protruding portion；And

Arrangement components, when the protruding portion is observed to the direction of insertion in the space, the arrangement components are configured in and institute The position of at least part overlapping in space is stated,

The arrangement components have when the liquid supplying unit is mounted to the liquid injection apparatus by the protruding portion It is pressed into the position in the space.

2. liquid supplying unit according to claim 1, further includes:

Elastomeric element, the elastomeric element are configured in the space, the insertion to the arrangement components to the protruding portion Direction exerts a force and supports the arrangement components.

3. liquid supplying unit according to claim 1, wherein

The arrangement components are to be broken when the liquid supplying unit is mounted to the liquid injection apparatus by the protruding portion Disconnected membranaceous component.

4. liquid supplying unit according to claim 1, wherein

The arrangement components are accommodated in the space, when the liquid supplying unit is mounted to the liquid injection apparatus When, the position of the space interior is moved to and being pressed by the protruding portion.

5. a kind of liquid supplying unit, is mountable to liquid injection apparatus, the liquid injection apparatus includes: that can import liquid The first liquid introduction part, second liquid introduction part, the third liquid introduction part of body；And protruding portion, the protruding parts are in institute It states between the first liquid introduction part and the second liquid introduction part, and than the first liquid introduction part and second liquid Body introduction part is more prominent,

The liquid supplying unit includes:

The the first liquid supply department that can be abutted with the first liquid introduction part；

The second liquid supply department that can be abutted with the second liquid introduction part；

The third liquid supply department that can be abutted with the third liquid introduction part；

Space forming portion, the space forming portion be arranged on first liquid supply department and the second liquid supply department it Between, and form the space for being inserted into the protruding portion；And

Arrangement components, when the protruding portion is observed to the direction of insertion in the space, the arrangement components are configured as and institute At least part overlapping in space is stated,

The arrangement components have when the liquid supplying unit is mounted to the liquid injection apparatus by the protruding portion It is pressed into the position in the space.

6. liquid supplying unit according to claim 5, further includes:

Elastomeric element, the elastomeric element are configured in the space, the insertion to the arrangement components to the protruding portion Direction exerts a force and supports the arrangement components.

7. liquid supplying unit according to claim 5, wherein

The arrangement components are to be broken when the liquid supplying unit is mounted to the liquid injection apparatus by the protruding portion Disconnected membranaceous component.

8. liquid supplying unit according to claim 5, wherein

The arrangement components are accommodated in the space, when the liquid supplying unit is mounted to the liquid injection apparatus When, the position of the space interior is moved to and being pressed by the protruding portion.