CN107379547A - Print cartridge, printer and print cartridge installation method - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention provides a kind of print cartridge, printer and print cartridge installation method.At least one keying component is provided with the front end face of the print cartridge of the present invention, and the raised identification groove to match of identification with corresponding printer is provided with each keying component, the section of identification groove includes at least one first shape, each first shape includes fisrt feature point and second feature point, wherein, fisrt feature point is the origin reference location point of first shape, second feature point is apart from farthest point in first shape with fisrt feature point, in first shape corresponding to different print cartridges, the line angle of line and wire length are different between fisrt feature point and second feature point.The present invention print cartridge can be identified in the case where cartridge variety is more.
Description
Technical field
The present invention relates to printing field, more particularly to a kind of print cartridge, printer and print cartridge installation method.
Background technology
Ink-jet printer is a kind of conventional printing device, can be carried out using black or color inks
The print job of high quality, with the development of science and technology, the application of color inkjet printer is more and more extensive.
The color inkjet printer of main flow is typically loaded with respectively in order to realize colour print with multiple
The print cartridge of different colours ink.Common, in order to ensure versatility, the print cartridge of different colours is respectively provided with
Identical profile and ink capacity.When print cartridge is installed, if a kind of print cartridge of color be installed to it is another
When in the print cartridge mounting groove position of kind color supply, ink can carry out cross-mixing by inlet, so as to
Cause the chemical action between different inks so that ink condenses, and so as to block printhead, and then fights each other
Print machine causes to damage, and influences print quality.In order to ensure that the print cartridge equipped with different colours is inserted into spray
In the correct groove position of correspondence of black printer, and do not cause to obscure between different colors of ink boxes, it will usually point
The identification component to match is not set on print cartridge and printer installation portion.At present, have in the prior art
A kind of printer, the identification component on its ink-cases of printers is an opening, and opening is shaped as " T "
Font, and shape and opening shape identical projection are correspondingly arranged on printer installation portion, it is so convex
Rising to be plugged in the opening to match.Wherein, " T " font of opening can carry out 90 ° of rotations, because
And " T " font being open can be towards four different directions.And in order to meet the ink of multiple color,
Two identification components can be included on print cartridge, each of which part there are four different directions, thus has
There are the print cartridge and correspondence printer of this kind of identification component, 16 kinds of different arrangements can be produced altogether, you can
16 kinds of different colours inks are identified, and new color can be produced by the allotment of different colours ink,
So as to meet colour print requirement.
However, with the rise of 3D printing, ink-cases of printers is increasingly diversified, is not only contained in print cartridge
Put different colours and the ink of type, or other printed materials, such as moulding material etc..Institute
With existing print cartridge identification component, the identification requirement for meeting current diversified print cartridge has been difficult to it.
The content of the invention
The present invention provides a kind of print cartridge, printer and print cartridge installation method, can be more in cartridge variety
In the case of print cartridge is identified
In a first aspect, the present invention provides a kind of print cartridge, using on a printer, set on the front end face of print cartridge
At least one keying component is equipped with, the identification that each keying component is corresponded on a printer is raised, and often
The identification groove to match with corresponding identification projection is provided with individual keying component, identifies the section of groove
Including at least one first shape, each first shape includes fisrt feature point and second feature point, wherein,
Fisrt feature point be first shape origin reference location point, second feature point be first shape in fisrt feature
Point is in farthest point, the first shape corresponding to different print cartridges, fisrt feature point and second feature point
Between line line angle and wire length it is different.
Second aspect, the present invention also provide a kind of printer, including at least one print cartridge as described above and
At least one print cartridge installation portion, each print cartridge installation portion correspond to a print cartridge, each print cartridge installation portion
It is raised that at least one identification is provided with mounting surface, identifying the section of projection includes at least one first shape.
The third aspect, the present invention also provide a kind of print cartridge installation method, including：
By identifying corresponding to raised be plugged on print cartridge as described above on the print cartridge installation portion of printer
Identify in groove, to complete the prealignment of print cartridge, wherein, identification groove is located on the front end face of print cartridge；
Positioning convex on print cartridge installation portion is plugged in the positioning hole on the print cartridge by prealignment, with
Print cartridge is set to be positioned on the fixed-direction of print cartridge installation portion；
Print cartridge is moved to the direction of print cartridge installation portion, until print cartridge engages with print cartridge installation portion.
The print cartridge application of the present invention on a printer, is provided with least one keying group on the front end face of print cartridge
Part, the identification that each keying component is corresponded on a printer is raised, and is provided with each keying component
With the raised identification groove to match of corresponding identification, identifying the section of groove includes at least one first
Shape, each first shape include fisrt feature point and second feature point, wherein, the fisrt feature point
For the origin reference location point of first shape, second feature point is farthest with fisrt feature point distance in first shape
Point, in the first shape corresponding to different print cartridges, line between fisrt feature point and second feature point
Line angle is different with wire length.So if print cartridge and correspondingly-shaped on printer be not corresponding or not
Matching, then identification projection also can not be just inserted in corresponding identification groove, thus print cartridge also can not be with this not
The print cartridge installation portion of matching is attached.In order to which different print cartridges is identified, the identification groove is cut
First shape included by face and the section of identification projection has a variety of different special characteristics, and utilizes this
A little special characteristics carry out the identification of different print cartridges, so as to which the print cartridge of multiple types is identified and identified.
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In order to illustrate more clearly about the embodiment of the present invention or technical scheme of the prior art, below will be to reality
The required accompanying drawing used in example or description of the prior art is applied to be briefly described, it should be apparent that, under
Accompanying drawing in the description of face is some embodiments of the present invention, for those of ordinary skill in the art,
On the premise of not paying creative labor, other accompanying drawings can also be obtained according to these accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is the structural representation for the print cartridge that the embodiment of the present invention one provides；
Fig. 2 is the structural representation of the print cartridge installation portion for the printer that the embodiment of the present invention one provides；
Fig. 3 is the first situation schematic diagram for the first shape that the embodiment of the present invention one provides；
Fig. 4 is second of situation schematic diagram of the first shape that the embodiment of the present invention one provides；
Fig. 5 is the first structural representation for the print cartridge front end face that the embodiment of the present invention one provides；
Fig. 6 is second of structural representation of the print cartridge front end face that the embodiment of the present invention one provides；
Fig. 7 is the schematic diagram for the Convex Polygon Domain that the embodiment of the present invention one provides；
Fig. 8 is the third situation schematic diagram for the first shape that the embodiment of the present invention two provides；
Fig. 9 is the 4th kind of situation schematic diagram of the first shape that the embodiment of the present invention two provides；
Figure 10 is the structural representation for the print cartridge front end face that the embodiment of the present invention three provides；
Figure 11 is first when having two first shapes on the same print cartridge that the embodiment of the present invention three provides
Kind arrangement mode schematic diagram；
Figure 12 is second when having two first shapes on the same print cartridge that the embodiment of the present invention three provides
Kind arrangement mode schematic diagram；
Figure 13 is the schematic cross-section for the identification groove that the embodiment of the present invention four provides；
Figure 14 is the various forms of schematic diagrames for the second shape that the embodiment of the present invention four provides；
Figure 15 is the schematic flow sheet for the print cartridge installation method that the embodiment of the present invention six provides.
Embodiment
To make the purpose, technical scheme and advantage of the embodiment of the present invention clearer, below in conjunction with this hair
Accompanying drawing in bright embodiment, the technical scheme in the embodiment of the present invention is clearly and completely described,
Obviously, described embodiment is part of the embodiment of the present invention, rather than whole embodiments.It is based on
Embodiment in the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art are obtained under the premise of creative work is not made
The every other embodiment obtained, belongs to the scope of protection of the invention.
Embodiment one
Fig. 1 is the structural representation for the print cartridge that the embodiment of the present invention one provides.Fig. 2 is the embodiment of the present invention
The structural representation of the print cartridge installation portion of one printer provided.As depicted in figs. 1 and 2, the present embodiment
The print cartridge 1 of offer is applied on printer, available for printed materials such as storage inks.All print cartridges 1 are equal
With identical size and shape, and the shell of print cartridge 1 is made up of opaque material, thus can not pass through ink
Box outward appearance carries out the identification of ink color.
Wherein, each print cartridge 1 can be cuboid, or other shapes of box body, print cartridge 1 have
One be used for and printer remainder, such as the front end face 1A that print cartridge installation portion 3 is attached, front end face
There is electrical contacts 9 and the grade part of ink outlet port 6 on 1A.Each print cartridge installation portion 3 corresponds to an ink
Box 1, each print cartridge installation portion 3 are respectively provided with a mounting surface 3A, inlet are provided with mounting surface 3A
33 grade interfaces.In addition, at least one keying component is provided with the front end face of each print cartridge 1, and each
Identification groove 5 is provided with keying component, the identification groove can be with the identification projection phase on printer
Match somebody with somebody, to carry out the identification of print cartridge.It is corresponding, set on the mounting surface 3A of each print cartridge installation portion 3
At least one identification projection 31 is equipped with, corresponding one of each keying component 5 identifies projection 31, so not
Same identification projection 31 may be inserted into corresponding identification groove 5, so that print cartridge 1 and print cartridge installation portion
3 connect and are simultaneously assembled together, and if print cartridge 1 and the print cartridge installation portion 3 be not corresponding or mismatch,
Then the identification groove 5 in the identification projection 31 and print cartridge 1 on print cartridge installation portion 3 mismatches, and so identifies
Projection 31 also can not be just inserted in corresponding identification groove 5, thus print cartridge 1 also can not be unmatched with this
Print cartridge installation portion 3 is attached.
In order to which different print cartridges 1 is identified, the section of the identification groove 5 can include at least one
First shape, and the first shape can have a variety of different special characteristics, these special characteristics can be with
For carrying out the identification of different print cartridges.For example, each first shape can include fisrt feature point and second
Characteristic point, wherein, fisrt feature point is the origin reference location point of first shape, and second feature point is the first shape
With fisrt feature point apart from farthest point in shape, and in the first shape corresponding to different print cartridges, first
The line angle of line and wire length are different between characteristic point and second feature point.
Specifically, in each first shape, include being used for the fisrt feature point as origin reference location point,
And can be special to identify the second of the first shape using itself position relationship between fisrt feature point
Sign point.Common, second feature point is apart from farthest point and the in first shape with fisrt feature point
Other parts in one shape are constructed between fisrt feature point and second feature point.Because first shape
Be respectively formed in identification groove 5 section on, so choose first shape in fisrt feature point distance
Farthest point is as second feature point, it can be ensured that second feature point can fully reflect the first shape
Feature, and each first shape can not be included among the scope of other first shape, so also
Be not in the situation that identification projection 31 is plugged among the identification groove 5 in different shape section, avoid
The mistake of print cartridge 1 is plugged on the variform print cartridge installation portion 3 of respective cross-section.
Wherein, different first shapes can utilize the company of line between fisrt feature point and second feature point
Line angle degree and wire length and make a distinction.For example, in first shape, fisrt feature point B and second
The distance between characteristic point A can be L1, and line between fisrt feature point B and second feature point A
Angle between horizontal direction is θ 1 (90 °), and so the first shape can correspond to and be loaded with printing material
The print cartridge of material 1；And distance is L2 (L2 between fisrt feature point B and second feature point A>L1), and
Angle between fisrt feature point B and second feature point A between line and horizontal direction is θ 2 (0 °),
Because L2 and L1, and θ 1 is also not equal to θ 2, then first shape now can be corresponded to equipped with printing
The print cartridge of material 2.
Specifically, first shape can be a variety of different shapes, meet as long as existing in first shape
State the fisrt feature point and second feature point of requirement.Fig. 3 is first that the embodiment of the present invention one provides
The first situation schematic diagram of shape.As shown in figure 3, first shape can be water-drop-shaped, the water-drop-shaped
Big end be circular arc, fisrt feature point is located at the center of circle of circular arc, and second feature point is located at the small end of water-drop-shaped
End.In the water-drop-shaped, fisrt feature point B is fixing point, and and second feature point A can be around first
Characteristic point B rotates, and the distance between second feature point A and fisrt feature point B are the first shape
Full-size, such first shape are water-drop-shaped, and it around fisrt feature point B is round that the big end of water-drop-shaped, which is,
The arc-shaped that the heart forms, typically straight line connects between second feature point A and the circular arc, can also
For arc-shaped transition, it is great Duan center of arc so to form fisrt feature point B, and second feature point A is small end
The drop shape of end, the drop shape are complete first shape.Wherein it is possible to make fisrt feature
The distance between point B and second feature point A are L1, and fisrt feature point B and second feature point A it
Between angle between line and horizontal direction be θ 1 (90 °).
Because the angle of the distance between fisrt feature point B and second feature point A and line can change
Become, so according to the distance and the difference of angle that are formed, a variety of different first shapes may be present, this
A little first shapes may be respectively used for representing the various print cartridges equipped with different printed materials.Fig. 4 is the present invention
Second of situation schematic diagram of the first shape that embodiment one provides.As shown in figure 4, the first spy can be made
Distance is L2 (L2 between levying point B and second feature point A>L1), and fisrt feature point B and second is special
Angle between sign point A between line and horizontal direction is θ 2 (0 °), because the line angle of first shape
Degree and wire length generate change, so as to for identifying another print cartridge that different inks are housed.
Corresponding, Fig. 5 is the first structural representation for the print cartridge front end face that the embodiment of the present invention one provides.Figure
6 be second of structural representation of the print cartridge front end face that the embodiment of the present invention one provides.Such as Fig. 5 and Fig. 6
Shown, different print cartridge, there is variform identification groove on its front end face, thus knowledge can be passed through
Different first shape possessed by other groove and tell different print cartridges.It should be noted that first
The size and concrete shape of shape are limited by print cartridge size and manufacturing process.
In addition, in order to which print cartridge 1 is positioned on the mounting surface 3A of print cartridge installation portion 3, each print cartridge peace
At least two positioning convex 32, the front end face of each print cartridge 1 are additionally provided with the mounting surface 3A in dress portion 3
At least two positioning holes 4, and the corresponding positioning convex 32 of each positioning hole 4 are provided with 1A, is owned
Between positioning convex 32 and all identification projections 31, and all positioning holes 4 and all identification grooves 5
Between surround Convex Polygon Domain jointly.
Fig. 7 is the schematic diagram for the Convex Polygon Domain that the embodiment of the present invention one provides.Such as Fig. 1 to Fig. 7 institutes
Show, specifically, the positioning convex 32 on print cartridge installation portion 3 can be circular locating dowel, or other sections
The locating dowel of face shape, such as kidney-shaped cross sectional shape etc..As depicted in figs. 1 and 2, on print cartridge installation portion
The positioning convex 32 of downside be engaged with the downside positioning hole 4 on print cartridge, the positioning hole 4 positioned at upside
It is engaged with the positioning convex (not shown) on the upside of print cartridge installation portion, is so positioned print cartridge 1
In correct position, avoid because the positioning of print cartridge 1 is inaccurate and caused by damage.Print cartridge 1 is along positioning convex
After 32 direction is connected with print cartridge installation portion 3, the neck 2 of the top of print cartridge 1, and on print cartridge installation portion 3
Elastic buckle (not shown) be engaged, print cartridge 1 is connected with the clamping of print cartridge installation portion 3,
After avoiding print cartridge 1 from installing, the direction opposite in assembly direction abjection from print cartridge installation portion 3.
When print cartridge 1 is inserted into print cartridge installation portion 3, first, the identification of print cartridge installation portion 3 is raised
31 are engaged with the identification groove 5 in the keying component on print cartridge 1, are correct colors with ensure insertion
And the print cartridge of printed material, and identify that projection 31 can also aid in being oriented to identification groove 5, so that
Print cartridge 1 preferably positions.When print cartridge 1 is further inserted into print cartridge installation portion 3, on print cartridge installation portion 3
Positioning convex 32 is engaged with the positioning hole 4 on print cartridge 1, and print cartridge 1 is positioned on correct position,
Further to complete the cooperation between print cartridge 1 and print cartridge installation portion 3.
In addition, the line between all positioning holes 4 and all identification grooves 5 surrounds convex polygon area jointly
Domain, because the edge of the Convex Polygon Domain 8 can obtain positioning hole 4 and positioning convex 32, Huo Zheshi
Not projection 31 and the fixation and positioning of identification groove 5, thus the print cartridge 1 inside Convex Polygon Domain
Front end face 1A and printer remainder, such as the mounting surface 3A of print cartridge installation portion 3 can be more preferable
Contact so that follow-up connection is more accurate.In addition, the ink outlet port 7 of print cartridge 1 can also be located at it is convex more
In side shape region 8, the ink outlet port 7 of such print cartridge 1 is not susceptible to leak.
Optionally, can also include being used for the residual ink test section 6 for showing residual ink quantity in print cartridge on print cartridge 1,
Residual ink test section 6 is arranged on the front end face 1A of print cartridge 1, and residual ink test section 6 is located at convex polygon
In region 8.The Cleaning Principle of residual ink test section 6 is mainly on fexible film and printer inside utilizing
Hinged lever contact, when fexible film with the internal ink surplus of print cartridge 1 change and during dipping and heaving, can
Hinged lever movement is driven, and trigger sensor is detected, so as to obtain the ink surplus in print cartridge 1,
Black surplus test section 6 is located in Convex Polygon Domain 8, may be such that the mechanism contacts of inside are more stable,
Shift phenomenon is not likely to produce, makes black surplus detection more accurate.
In the present embodiment, at least one keying component, each keying component are provided with the front end face of print cartridge
An identification on corresponding printer is raised, and is provided with each keying component raised with corresponding identification
The identification groove to match, identifying the section of groove includes at least one first shape, each first shape
Shape includes fisrt feature point and second feature point, wherein, the fisrt feature point is the benchmark of first shape
Anchor point, second feature point are apart from farthest point, different print cartridge institutes in first shape with fisrt feature point
In corresponding first shape, the line angle of line and line length between fisrt feature point and second feature point
Degree is different.So if print cartridge is not corresponded to or mismatched with the shape of the corresponding installation position of printer,
Then identification projection also can not be just inserted in corresponding identification groove, thus print cartridge also can not be unmatched with this
Printer installation position is attached.In order to which different print cartridges is identified, the section of the identification groove
Included first shape has a variety of different special characteristics, and carries out difference using these special characteristics
The identification of print cartridge, so as to which the print cartridge of multiple types is identified and identified.
Embodiment two
In addition, first shape can also be other shapes.Fig. 8 is first that the embodiment of the present invention two provides
The third situation schematic diagram of shape.As shown in figure 8, first shape still includes fisrt feature point and the
Two characteristic points, and first shape is provided with branch in fisrt feature point and second feature point line both sides, with
Making first shape, wherein fisrt feature point is located at T-shaped crosspoint, second feature point position to be T-shaped
In T-shaped end points.Fig. 9 is the 4th kind of situation signal for the first shape that the embodiment of the present invention two provides
Figure.As shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9, in Fig. 8 first shape, fisrt feature point B and second feature point A
The distance between be L1, and between fisrt feature point B and second feature point A line and horizontal direction it
Between angle be θ 1 (90 °), in Fig. 9 first shape, fisrt feature point B and second feature point A
Between distance be L2, and between fisrt feature point B and second feature point A between line and horizontal direction
Angle be θ 2 (0 °) because L2 and L1, and θ 1 is also not equal to θ 2, so two first
Line angle and the line distance of shape differ, to carry out the identification of different print cartridges.
So, first shape forms " T " word, and fisrt feature point B is positioned at two strokes for being somebody's turn to do " T " word
Crosspoint, i.e. the T-shaped central reference position；And second feature point A is located at the vertical of " T " word
The both sides of the endpoint location of stroke, fisrt feature point B and second feature point A lines have branch, with structure
Into the horizontal strokes of " T " word.Common, T-shaped vertical stroke is longer, i.e., positioned at T-shaped end points
Wire length between second feature point A and fisrt feature point B is most long, can so ensure each first shape
The specificity of shape, avoid mutually obscuring between the different first shape of feature, and T-shaped branch can be with
Strengthen the steadiness and structural strength of first shape, to avoid identification raised when insertion identifies groove because of the
The stability and insufficient strength of one shape, and misplug occur or identify the section shape of groove or identification projection
The impaired phenomenon of shape.
In the present embodiment, first shape still includes fisrt feature point and second feature point, and first shape
Fisrt feature point and second feature point line both sides are provided with branch, so that first shape is T-shaped,
Wherein fisrt feature point is located at T-shaped crosspoint, and second feature point is located at T-shaped end points.So
First shape has a variety of different special characteristics, and the knowledge of different print cartridges is carried out using these special characteristics
Not, so as to the print cartridge of multiple types is identified and identified.
Embodiment three
Diversity during in order to ensure shape recognition, it can also make that there are multiple identification projections on print cartridge, and
Arrangement is combined by the first shape in different identification projections or different identification grooves, to provide more
More identification shapes.Figure 10 is the structural representation for the print cartridge front end face that the embodiment of the present invention three provides.Such as
There are at least two identification projections shown in Figure 10, on the mounting surface of each print cartridge installation portion, each print cartridge
At least two keying components, the raised knowledge with keying component of difference identification are correspondingly arranged on front end face 1A
In first shape included by other groove 5, the line angle of line between fisrt feature point and second feature point
Degree is different with wire length.Specifically, it can be illustrated by taking the first shape in Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 as an example.
Figure 11 is the first row when having two first shapes on the same print cartridge that the embodiment of the present invention three provides
Row schematic diagram.Figure 12 is that have two first shapes on the same print cartridge that the embodiment of the present invention three provides
When second of arrangement mode schematic diagram.As is illustrated by figs. 11 and 12, two first are given in Figure 11
The different arrangement modes of shape, wherein, first first shape be on the basis of the first shape in Fig. 8,
Line angle is rotated by 90 ° respectively, so as to obtain four kinds of different first shapes, and is arranged in
In one row, and second first shape is then and the line respectively based on the first shape in Fig. 9
Angle is constantly rotated by 90 ° and obtained, wherein, because the company of first first shape and second first shape
When line angle degree is identical, it is possible that misrecognition phenomenon, so first first shape and second first
The line angle of shape is different, and now, each first shape can correspond to three kinds different the in first row
Two first shapes, thus a total of 12 kinds of different arrangement modes：1. row-a is arranged (hereinafter referred to as
“①-a”)、①-c、①-d、②-a、②-b、②-d、③-a、③-b、③-c、④-b、④-c、④-d。
And it is on the basis of the first shape in Fig. 9, and using the first shape in Fig. 8 as in Figure 12
The arrangement that two first shapes are carried out, likewise, can also have 12 kinds of different arrangement modes altogether：
5. row-a row (hereinafter referred to as " 5.-a "), 5.-b, 5.-c, 6.-b, 6.-c, 6.-d, 7.-a, 7.-c,
⑦-d、⑧-a、⑧-b、⑧-d.Thus when convex with two identifications on the mounting surface of each print cartridge installation portion
Rise, when two keying components are correspondingly arranged on the front end face of each print cartridge, only make each first shape
Produce 4 kinds of different angle changes, so that it may reach 24 by the combination between two different first shapes
Kind arrangement mode, so as to meet the identification requirement of polytype print cartridge.
In the present embodiment, at least two keying components, different keyings are provided with the front end face of each print cartridge
In first shape included by the identification groove of component, line between fisrt feature point and second feature point
Line angle is different with wire length.The combination between at least two different first shapes can so be passed through
And reach various arrangement mode, so as to meet the identification requirement of polytype print cartridge.
Example IV
Because in actual production manufacture, in order to ensure the shape quality of first shape, in first shape
Line angle change and wire length generally only have a limited number of kind of change.Now, in order to further increase
Different types of print cartridge quantity that first shape can identify, can also increase by first on each section
Shape quantity, and by the various combination mode of multiple first shapes on each section, increase first shape
The number of species that can be identified.For example, the section of each identification groove and each identification can be allowed raised
Section includes at least two first shapes.
Further, in order to increase the number of species of cross sectional shape, can also allow all on each section
First shape is collectively forming the second shape, and the second shape corresponding to different print cartridges has the different anglecs of rotation
Degree, wherein, the angle that the anglec of rotation is rotated by the second shape around its center.
Figure 13 is the schematic cross-section for the identification groove that the embodiment of the present invention four provides.As shown in figure 13,
The section that the section of each identification groove is raised with each identification includes at least three first shapes, and often
All first shapes on individual section annularly arrange around same center, such as three in Figure 13 first
Shape, it can be made up of the first shape shown in two Fig. 3 and the first shape shown in a Fig. 4.
Cross sectional shape so each on identification groove and identification projection is include multiple first shapes second
Shape, the first shape in the second shape arranges around same center, and is comprised at least in the second shape
There are two kinds of different first shapes, thus multiple combinations arrangement can also be formed between different first shapes
Mode.These assembled arrangement modes are combined with first shape Self-variation, can construct more differences
Shape type.
On the basis of the cross sectional shape shown in Figure 13, can also have the second shape corresponding to different print cartridges
There is the different anglecs of rotation, wherein, the angle that the anglec of rotation is rotated by the second shape around its center.
Figure 14 is the various forms of schematic diagrames for the second shape that the embodiment of the present invention four provides.As shown in figure 14,
Both it can make the second shape in Figure 13 with 90 ° for angle step, rotated around annular center, and obtain
Other three kinds the second different shapes, can also so as to form the four kinds of second different shapes 1. arranged
First the second shape 1. the is arranged in carries out 120 degree rotations, and is revolved with 90 ° for angle step
Turn, so as to form the four kinds of new second different shapes 2. arranged, and the can be formed 3. by that analogy
Four kind of second shape of row.So permutation and combination can be carried out using a small amount of first shape, so as to structure
Into a variety of different cross sectional shapes, in addition it is also possible to by way of permutation and combination, it is more to be formed
Cross sectional shape, to meet the requirement of more ink tank colors and toner cartridge type.
In the present embodiment, each section for identifying groove includes at least two first shapes.So can be with
By way of permutation and combination, more cross sectional shapes are formed, can be marked with further increasing first shape
The different types of print cartridge quantity known, meets the requirement of more ink tank colors and toner cartridge type.
Embodiment five
On the basis of above-described embodiment one to four, the present invention also provides a kind of printer, the printer bag
Include at least one print cartridge as described in above-mentioned embodiment one to four and at least one print cartridge installation portion, Mei Gemo
Box installation portion corresponds to a print cartridge, and at least one identification is provided with the mounting surface of each print cartridge installation portion
Projection, identifying the section of projection includes at least one first shape.
Specifically, include at least one print cartridge and at least one print cartridge installation portion on printer, print cartridge installation
Portion can be used for carrying out the installation of print cartridge and the connection of ink in print cartridge, wherein, the structure of print cartridge, form,
Function and recognition principle have been described in detail in previous embodiment one to four, and here is omitted.
In the present embodiment, printer includes at least one print cartridge and at least one print cartridge installation portion, Mei Gemo
Box installation portion corresponds to a print cartridge, and at least one identification is provided with the mounting surface of each print cartridge installation portion
Projection, identifying the section of projection includes at least one first shape.Wherein, set on the front end face of print cartridge
There is at least one keying component, the identification that each keying component is corresponded on printer is raised, and each
The identification groove to match with corresponding identification projection is provided with keying component, identifies that the section of groove is equal
Including at least one first shape, each first shape includes fisrt feature point and second feature point, wherein,
The fisrt feature point is the origin reference location point of first shape, and second feature point is with first in first shape
Characteristic point is apart from farthest point, in the first shape corresponding to different print cartridges, fisrt feature point and the second spy
The line angle of line is different with wire length between sign point.So if print cartridge peace corresponding with printer
The shape at dress position is not corresponding or mismatches, then identification projection also can not just insert identification groove accordingly
In, thus print cartridge can not be also attached with the unmatched printer installation position.In order to different
Print cartridge is identified, and the first shape included by the section of the identification groove has a variety of different specific spies
Sign, and using the identification of the different print cartridges of these special characteristics progress, so as to be carried out to the print cartridge of multiple types
Mark and identification.
Embodiment six
The present invention a kind of print cartridge installation method is also provided, with apply previous embodiment one to five print cartridge and
On printer.Specifically, Figure 15 is the flow signal for the print cartridge installation method that the embodiment of the present invention six provides
Figure.As shown in figure 15, the print cartridge installation method that the present embodiment provides specifically includes：
S101, by identifying on the print cartridge installation portion of printer, projection is plugged in the corresponding identification on print cartridge
In groove, to complete the prealignment of print cartridge, wherein, identification groove is located on the front end face of print cartridge；
S102, the positioning hole being plugged in the positioning convex on print cartridge installation portion on the print cartridge by prealignment
In, so that print cartridge is positioned on the fixed-direction of print cartridge installation portion；
S103, the direction movement print cartridge to print cartridge installation portion, until print cartridge engages with print cartridge installation portion.
Wherein, the 26S Proteasome Structure and Function of print cartridge and printer has been carried out in detail in previous embodiment one to five
Illustrate, here is omitted.When carrying out print cartridge installation, because the identification of print cartridge installation portion is raised and black
When the identification groove in keying component on box can correctly coordinate, what just explanation was installed is correct print cartridge,
So identification projection should first be plugged in identification groove, the prealignment work of print cartridge is completed, to ensure
On ink-cases of printers installation portion is the print cartridge of correct color and printed material, and if identifying raised
Identification groove can not be inserted, then illustrates that installed print cartridge is incorrect, should now change correct print cartridge.
It can also aid in being oriented to identification groove in addition, identification is raised, so that print cartridge preferably positions.
After the completion of the prealignment of print cartridge, you can the positioning convex on print cartridge installation portion is plugged in by pre- right
In positioning hole on accurate print cartridge, so that print cartridge is positioned on the fixed-direction of print cartridge installation portion.Specifically,
When print cartridge is further inserted into print cartridge installation portion, the positioning on positioning convex and print cartridge on print cartridge installation portion
Hole is engaged, so as to ensure that print cartridge is positioned in correct position and direction.
After the completion of the positioning of print cartridge, can continue to print cartridge installation portion direction move print cartridge, until print cartridge with
Print cartridge installation portion engages.Now, buckle and neck can be passed through between print cartridge and the print cartridge installation portion of printer
It is connected together.So can be raised from identifying that different print cartridges are identified groove by identifying, with
Avoid the print cartridge of printer setup error.
In addition, because it can also include being used for the residual ink test section for showing residual ink amount in print cartridge, institute on print cartridge
During being moved in print cartridge to print cartridge installation portion, before print cartridge engages with print cartridge installation portion, should also
The residual ink test section of the print cartridge is set to be contacted with the hinged lever of print cartridge installation portion, to obtain the ink in print cartridge
Surplus.The hinged lever of print cartridge installation portion can drive trigger sensor to be detected, to obtain in print cartridge
Ink surplus.
In the present embodiment, print cartridge installation method specifically includes：First by the knowledge on the print cartridge installation portion of printer
It is not raised to be plugged in the corresponding identification groove on print cartridge, to complete the prealignment of print cartridge, wherein, know
Other groove is located on the front end face of print cartridge；The positioning convex on print cartridge installation portion is plugged in by pre- right again
In positioning hole on accurate print cartridge, so that print cartridge is positioned on the fixed-direction of print cartridge installation portion；It is most backward
The direction movement print cartridge of print cartridge installation portion, until print cartridge engages with print cartridge installation portion.It can so utilize and know
It is not raised that a variety of different types of print cartridges are identified with the identification groove on print cartridge, to avoid printer
The print cartridge of setup error, and print cartridge can be smoothly arranged in printer.
Finally it should be noted that：Various embodiments above is merely illustrative of the technical solution of the present invention, rather than right
It is limited；Although the present invention is described in detail with reference to foregoing embodiments, this area it is common
Technical staff should be understood：It can still modify to the technical scheme described in foregoing embodiments,
Equivalent substitution either is carried out to which part or all technical characteristic；And these modifications or replacement, and
The essence of appropriate technical solution is not set to depart from the scope of various embodiments of the present invention technical scheme.
Claims (13)
1. a kind of print cartridge, using on a printer, it is characterised in that set on the front end face of the print cartridge
There is at least one keying component, the identification on each corresponding printer of the keying component is raised,
And it is provided with each keying component and the corresponding raised identification groove to match of identification, institute
Stating the section of identification groove includes at least one first shape, and each first shape includes fisrt feature
Point and second feature point, wherein, the fisrt feature point be the first shape origin reference location point, institute
It is apart from farthest point, different print cartridges in the first shape with the fisrt feature point to state second feature point
In corresponding first shape, the line angle of line between the fisrt feature point and second feature point
Degree is different with wire length.
2. print cartridge according to claim 1, it is characterised in that the first shape is water-drop-shaped,
The big end of the water-drop-shaped is circular arc, and the fisrt feature point is located at the center of circle of the circular arc, described second
Characteristic point is located at the small end end of the water-drop-shaped.
3. print cartridge according to claim 1, it is characterised in that the first shape is described first
Characteristic point and second feature point line both sides are provided with branch, so that the first shape is T-shaped,
Wherein described fisrt feature point is located at the T-shaped crosspoint, and the second feature point is located at the T
The end points of font.
4. according to the print cartridge described in claim any one of 1-3, it is characterised in that each print cartridge
At least two keying components are correspondingly arranged on front end face, the identification groove of different keying components is wrapped
In the first shape included, between the fisrt feature point and the second feature point line angle of line and
Wire length is different.
5. according to the print cartridge described in claim any one of 1-3, it is characterised in that each identification is recessed
The section of groove includes at least two first shapes.
6. print cartridge according to claim 5, it is characterised in that all described the on each section
One shape is collectively forming the second shape, and the second shape corresponding to different print cartridges has the different anglecs of rotation,
Wherein, the angle that the anglec of rotation is rotated by second shape around its center.
7. print cartridge according to claim 6, it is characterised in that the section of each identification groove
Including at least three first shapes, and all first shapes on each section are in same
The heart annularly arranges.
8. according to the print cartridge described in claim any one of 1-3, it is characterised in that the front end of the print cartridge
The positioning hole of at least two positioning convex being used on the corresponding printer, and each institute are provided with face
State the corresponding positioning convex of positioning hole, and all positioning holes and all identification grooves
Between surround Convex Polygon Domain jointly.
9. print cartridge according to claim 8, it is characterised in that the ink outlet port of the print cartridge is located at institute
State in Convex Polygon Domain.
10. print cartridge according to claim 8, it is characterised in that also include being used to show the ink
The residual ink test section of residual ink quantity in box, the residual ink test section are arranged on the front end face of the print cartridge,
And the residual ink detection position is in the Convex Polygon Domain.
11. a kind of printer, it is characterised in that including at least one such as any one of claim 1-10 institutes
The print cartridge and at least one print cartridge installation portion stated, each print cartridge installation portion correspond to a print cartridge,
At least one identification projection is provided with the mounting surface of each print cartridge installation portion, the identification projection
Section includes at least one first shape.
A kind of 12. print cartridge installation method, it is characterised in that including：
Identification projection on the print cartridge installation portion of printer is plugged in as described in claim any one of 8-10
In corresponding identification groove on print cartridge, to complete the prealignment of the print cartridge, wherein, the identification is recessed
Groove is located on the front end face of the print cartridge；
Positioning positioning convex on the print cartridge installation portion being plugged on the print cartridge by prealignment
Kong Zhong, so that the print cartridge is positioned on the fixed-direction of the print cartridge installation portion；
The print cartridge is moved to the direction of the print cartridge installation portion, until the print cartridge is installed with the print cartridge
Portion engages.
13. print cartridge installation method according to claim 12, it is characterised in that also include：
Before the print cartridge engages with the print cartridge installation portion, make residual ink test section and the institute of the print cartridge
The hinged lever contact of print cartridge installation portion is stated, to obtain the black surplus in the print cartridge.
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