CN117698295A

CN117698295A - Method for recycling ink box with control assembly and recycling ink box

Info

Publication number: CN117698295A
Application number: CN202211089302.1A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 陈伟健
Original assignee: Zhuhai Ninestar Management Co Ltd
Current assignee: Zhuhai Ninestar Management Co Ltd
Priority date: 2022-09-07
Filing date: 2022-09-07
Publication date: 2024-03-15

Abstract

The ink box comprises a box body, wherein the box body is provided with an ink storage cavity and an ink outlet communicated with the ink storage cavity, the box body is provided with a vent hole communicated with the ink storage cavity and the external environment, and the box body is also provided with a control assembly for opening or closing the vent hole; the recovery method comprises the following steps: injecting cleaning liquid into the ink storage cavity through the ink outlet; the cleaning liquid in the ink storage cavity is discharged through the ink outlet, and the vent hole is in an opened state at the moment; ink is injected into the ink storage cavity through the ink outlet. According to the recycling method, the original ink outlet of the ink box is utilized to inject the cleaning liquid into the ink storage cavity, discharge the cleaning liquid and inject the ink, so that additional holes on the box body and corresponding sealing structures are not needed, the ink box is simple in structure, the production difficulty of the ink box is reduced, and the production cost of the ink box is reduced. Meanwhile, the recovery method is simple in steps and convenient to implement.

Description

Method for recycling ink box with control assembly and recycling ink box

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of ink cartridges, in particular to a recycling method of an ink cartridge with a control assembly and a recycling and regenerating ink cartridge.

Background

The ink box used until the ink is exhausted is quite good in structure, and repeated use is not affected by ink refilling, so that the ink is refilled after the ink box is recovered and cleaned, and waste is reduced. The prior ink box is generally provided with a communication hole on the surface or the upper surface of the tail part of the box body, and ink is filled into the ink box through the communication hole, thereby realizing the recycling of the ink box. However, the ink box is provided with the communication hole, so that a corresponding sealing structure is required to be designed, and the production cost of the ink box is increased.

Disclosure of Invention

The application provides a recovery method of an ink box with a control component and a recovery and regeneration ink box.

The ink box comprises a box body, wherein the box body is provided with an ink storage cavity and an ink outlet communicated with the ink storage cavity, the box body is provided with a vent hole communicated with the ink storage cavity and the external environment, and the box body is also provided with a control assembly for opening or closing the vent hole;

the recovery method comprises the following steps:

injecting cleaning liquid into the ink storage cavity through the ink outlet;

the cleaning liquid in the ink storage cavity is discharged through the ink outlet, and the vent hole is in an opened state at the moment;

and injecting ink into the ink storage cavity through the ink outlet.

In one possible design, the pressure of the cleaning liquid injected into the ink reservoir is greater than atmospheric pressure and/or the pressure of the ink injected into the ink reservoir is greater than atmospheric pressure.

In one possible design, the air pressure in the ink reservoir is less than atmospheric pressure, and the step of injecting the cleaning liquid or ink into the ink reservoir through the ink outlet comprises:

closing the vent;

discharging part of the gas in the ink storage cavity through the ink outlet;

injecting cleaning liquid or ink into the ink storage cavity through the ink outlet.

In one possible design, the recycling method further includes:

closing the vent;

and cleaning the outer surface of the box body.

In one possible design, the recycling method includes:

the vent hole is opened or closed by the control assembly.

The embodiment of the application also provides a recycling and regenerating ink box, which can be recycled and regenerated by the recycling method of the ink box with the vent hole and the control assembly; the recovered and regenerated ink box comprises a box body, wherein the box body is provided with an ink storage cavity, the box body is provided with a vent hole communicated with the ink storage cavity and the external environment, and the box body is also provided with a control assembly for opening or closing the vent hole;

the box body is also provided with an ink outlet communicated with the ink storage cavity.

In one possible design, the control assembly includes: the device comprises a main body, a plugging piece, an elastic piece and a moving piece, wherein the plugging piece is connected with the main body and used for opening or closing the vent hole, one end of the elastic piece is connected with the main body, the other end of the elastic piece is connected with the box body, and the moving piece can be abutted with the main body and used for driving the main body to drive the plugging piece to move.

In one possible embodiment, the movement element is rotatably connected to the housing.

In one possible design, the movement comprises a drive part and a contact part, the contact part being able to abut against the body, the length of the drive part being longer than the length of the contact part, the body being provided with a guide surface, the contact part being able to abut against the guide surface.

In one possible design, the case further includes a gas-guiding chamber in communication with the external environment, the gas-guiding chamber in communication with the ink-storing chamber through the vent hole; a partition board is arranged in the air guide cavity, and a plurality of communication holes are formed in the partition board and used for enabling at least part of the main body to penetrate through the partition board; the partition plate is provided with a containing groove, and at least part of the elastic piece is arranged in the containing groove.

In this application, this recovery method utilizes the original play ink outlet of ink horn can realize pouring into the washing liquid, discharging washing liquid and injection ink to the ink storage chamber to need not extra trompil and set up corresponding seal structure on the box body, make the simple structure of ink horn, reduce the production degree of difficulty of ink horn, reduce the manufacturing cost of ink horn. Meanwhile, the recovery method is simple in steps and convenient to implement.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the application.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an ink cartridge according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 with the vent open;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of area A of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1, wherein the vent is closed;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion of region B of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a method of recycling ink cartridges provided herein;

FIG. 7 is a flow chart of a method of recycling ink cartridges provided herein;

fig. 8 is a flowchart of a method for recycling an ink cartridge provided in the present application.

Reference numerals:

1-a box body;

11-an ink outlet;

12-vent holes;

13-a separator;

131-communicating holes;

132-a receiving groove;

14-an ink reservoir;

15-an air guide cavity;

2-a control assembly;

21-a body;

211-a guide surface;

22-a closure;

23-an elastic member;

24-moving part;

241-a driving section;

242-contacts;

3-sealing valve.

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the application and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

Detailed Description

For a better understanding of the technical solutions of the present application, embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments, based on the embodiments herein, which would be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art without making any inventive effort, are intended to be within the scope of the present application.

The terminology used in the embodiments of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. As used in this application and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

It should be understood that the term "and/or" as used herein is merely one relationship describing the association of the associated objects, meaning that there may be three relationships, e.g., a and/or B, may represent: a exists alone, A and B exist together, and B exists alone. In addition, the character "/" herein generally indicates that the front and rear associated objects are an "or" relationship.

It should be noted that, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", and the like in the embodiments of the present application are described in terms of the angles shown in the drawings, and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In the context of this document, it will also be understood that when an element is referred to as being "on" or "under" another element, it can be directly on the other element or be indirectly on the other element through intervening elements.

The application provides a retrieve regeneration ink horn, as shown in fig. 1-3, retrieve regeneration ink horn and include box body 1, and box body 1 has ink storage chamber 14, is provided with the air vent 12 of intercommunication ink storage chamber 14 and external environment on the box body 1, and box body 1 still is provided with control assembly 2 for open or close air vent 12. The box body 1 is also provided with an ink outlet 11 communicated with an ink storage cavity 14.

In the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the ink storage chamber 14 is capable of storing ink, and after the ink cartridge is mounted in the printer, the ink in the ink storage chamber 14 can flow out through the ink outlet 11 to supply ink. The vent hole 12 communicates the ink reservoir 14 with the external environment, and gas can flow out of the ink reservoir 14 or into the ink reservoir 14 through the vent hole 12. The control assembly 2 is capable of opening or closing the vent hole 12, and after closing the vent hole 12, the air pressure in the ink storage chamber 14 can be made to be greater than or less than the atmospheric pressure. In the process of recycling the ink box, under the condition of opening or closing the vent hole 12, liquid can be injected into the ink storage cavity 14 or the liquid in the ink storage cavity 14 is discharged through the ink outlet 11, so that the opening of holes on the box body 1 and the arrangement of corresponding sealing structures are not needed, the structure of the ink box is simple, the production difficulty of the ink box is reduced, and the production cost of the ink box is reduced.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 3 and 5, fig. 3 is a state in which the control unit 2 opens the vent hole 12, fig. 5 is a state in which the control unit 2 closes the vent hole 12, and the control unit 2 includes: the device comprises a main body 21, a blocking piece 22, an elastic piece 23 and a moving piece 24, wherein the blocking piece 22 is connected with the main body 21 and used for opening or closing the vent hole 12, one end of the elastic piece 23 is connected with the main body 21, the other end of the elastic piece 23 is connected with the box body 1, and the moving piece 24 can be abutted with the main body 21 and used for driving the main body 21 to move.

In this embodiment, as shown in fig. 3, one end of the elastic member 23 is connected to the main body 21, and the other end is connected to the case 1, so as to support the main body 21, so that a certain distance is provided between the blocking member 22 and the vent hole 12, and the vent hole 12 is opened, and at this time, the ink storage chamber 14 can exchange gas with the outside through the vent hole 12. As shown in fig. 5, the moving member 24 may drive the body 21 to move, so that the elastic member 23 is compressed, the body 21 presses the blocking member 22, and the blocking member 22 deforms and blocks the vent hole 12, thereby sealing the ink storage chamber 14. When the moving member 24 no longer limits the position of the main body 21, the main body 21 moves under the action of the elastic member 23, and drives the blocking member 22 to move in a direction away from the vent hole 12, so that the vent hole 12 is opened again.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 3 and 5, the moving member 24 is rotatably connected to the case 1.

In this embodiment, as shown in fig. 3 and 5, a rotating shaft is provided on the case 1, and the moving member 24 is connected to the rotating shaft, and the moving member 24 moves by rotating the driving body 21, so as to control the blocking member 22 to open or close the vent hole 12.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 3 and 5, the mover 24 includes a driving portion 241 and a contact portion 242, the contact portion 242 being capable of abutting against the body 21, the driving portion 241 having a length longer than the contact portion 242.

In the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 3 and 5, the driving part 241 has a longer length to facilitate the operation, and in addition, when the acting point is at the end of the driving part 241, a smaller force may have a larger moment, thereby making the movement of the moving member 24 more sensitive. Since the movement of the main body 21 in a small range can cause the blocking member 22 to close or open the vent hole 12, the driving of the main body 21 can be achieved by setting the length of the contact portion 242 to be short, and at the same time, the space required for installing the moving member 24 is reduced, so that the moving member 24 is convenient to install.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 3, the main body 21 is provided with a guide surface 211, and the contact portion 242 can abut against the guide surface 211.

In this embodiment, as shown in fig. 3, on the one hand, the guiding surface 211 avoids the contact portion 242, so that the moving member 24 is convenient to install, and the volume of the control assembly 2 is reduced, and on the other hand, when the moving member 24 is driven to rotate by the driving portion 241, the acting force of the contact portion 242 on the guiding surface 211 is approximately perpendicular to the guiding surface 211, so that the driving effect of the moving member 24 on the main body 21 is better, and the control assembly 2 is more sensitive.

In one embodiment, the closure 22 is an elastomeric material.

In this embodiment, the blocking member 22 is made of an elastic material, so that it is convenient to deform to close the vent hole 12 when the body 21 presses the blocking member 22, and to restore the original shape when the body 21 no longer presses the blocking member 22. Meanwhile, the blocking piece 22 is softer, so that the blocking piece 22 can be well attached to the end face and the inner side wall of the vent hole 12 after deformation, and the sealing effect is good.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the case 1 further includes an air guide cavity 15 in communication with the external environment, the air guide cavity 15 is in communication with the ink storage cavity 14 through the air vent 12, a partition 13 is disposed in the air guide cavity 15, a plurality of communication holes 131 are disposed on the partition 13 for allowing at least part of the main body 21 to pass through the partition 13, the partition 13 is provided with a receiving groove 132, and at least part of the elastic member 23 is disposed in the receiving groove 132.

In this embodiment, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the control unit 2 is installed in the air guide cavity 15, and the air guide cavity 15 protects the control unit, so as to prevent ink leakage caused by the fact that the vent hole 12 is opened by touching by mistake during the transportation process of the ink cartridge. As shown in fig. 2 and 3, in the state where the vent hole 12 is opened, the partition 13 in the air guide chamber 15 plays a role of supporting the main body 21 through the elastic member 23, so that a certain gap is provided between the blocking member 22 and the vent hole 12, and at this time, the air in the air guide chamber 15 from the outside can enter the ink storage chamber 14 through the vent hole 12 or the air in the ink storage chamber 14 can flow to the outside through the vent hole 12 and the air guide chamber 15. As shown in fig. 4 and 5, in a state where the vent hole 12 is closed, one end of the elastic member 23 is connected to the main body 21, and the other end is connected to the partition 13, so that the elastic member 23 is in a compressed state, and when the position of the main body 21 is not restricted by the moving member 24, the main body 21 can move in a direction away from the vent hole 12 by the elastic force of the elastic member 23. The communication hole 131 of the partition 13 restricts the movement direction of the main body 21, and serves to guide the main body 21. The partition 13 is provided with a receiving groove 132, at least part of the elastic member 23 is located in the receiving groove 132, the receiving groove 132 limits the movement direction of the elastic member 23, and the elastic member 23 is not easy to separate from the receiving groove 132, so that the control assembly 2 is more reliable.

In addition, as shown in fig. 3, the main body 21 includes a guiding portion and an abutting portion, the abutting portion is provided with a groove, a part of the guiding portion is disposed in the groove of the abutting portion, another part passes through the communication hole 131 to be connected with the blocking member 22, and the elastic member 23 is sleeved outside the guiding portion, so that the movement of the elastic member 23 is further limited, and the reliability of the control assembly 2 is higher.

The embodiment of the application also provides a recycling method of the ink cartridge with the control component, as shown in fig. 6, the recycling method comprises the following steps:

s1: the cleaning liquid is injected into the ink reservoir 14 through the ink outlet 11.

In this step, the cleaning liquid is injected through the ink outlet 11 conveniently and quickly, and the cleaning liquid flowing quickly can clean the ink storage chamber 14.

S2: the cleaning liquid in the ink reservoir 14 is discharged through the ink outlet 11.

In this step, the cleaning liquid is discharged through the ink outlet 11 conveniently and quickly, and the ink storage cavity cleaned by the cleaning liquid has no residual ink or impurities.

S3: ink is injected into the ink reservoir 14 through the ink outlet 11.

In this embodiment, as shown in fig. 6, the recovery method can realize the injection of the cleaning liquid, the discharge of the cleaning liquid and the injection of the ink into the ink storage cavity 14 by using the original ink outlet 11 of the ink cartridge, so that the additional opening of the cartridge body and the corresponding sealing structure are not needed, the structure of the ink cartridge is simple, the production difficulty of the ink cartridge is reduced, and the production cost of the ink cartridge is reduced. Meanwhile, the recovery method is simple in steps and convenient to implement.

Further, the ink outlet 11 is provided with the sealing valve 3 so that the ink injected into the ink reservoir 14 does not flow out of the ink outlet 11, leaking.

In a specific embodiment, the pressure of the ink injected into ink reservoir 14 is greater than atmospheric pressure.

In the present embodiment, the pressure of the ink injected into the ink reservoir 14 is made greater than the atmospheric pressure, so that the ink can smoothly flow into the ink reservoir 14. Meanwhile, after the cleaning liquid is discharged in step S2, the vent hole 12 is generally in an open state, so that the pressure of the gas in the ink storage chamber 14 will not increase with the injection of the ink, thereby ensuring the smooth injection of the ink.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 7, step S3: the injection of ink into the ink reservoir 14 through the ink outlet 11 includes:

s31: closing the vent hole 12.

S32: part of the gas in the ink reservoir 14 is discharged through the ink outlet 11.

In this step, by discharging a part of the gas in the ink reservoir 14, the gas pressure in the ink reservoir 14 is made smaller than the atmospheric pressure, thereby facilitating the flow of ink from the ink outlet 11 into the ink reservoir 14.

S33: ink is injected into the ink reservoir 14 through the ink outlet 11.

S34: the vent hole 12 is opened.

In this step, the vent hole 12 is opened to allow the outside air to enter the ink storage chamber 14, thereby bringing the air pressure in the ink storage chamber 14 close to the atmospheric pressure.

In this embodiment, the low pressure state is created in the ink storage chamber 14 in step S32, so that the ink flows into the ink storage chamber 14 under the action of the air pressure, which is convenient and quick.

In one particular embodiment, the pressure of the purging liquid injected into ink reservoir 14 is greater than atmospheric pressure.

In the present embodiment, the pressure of the cleaning liquid injected into the ink reservoir 14 is made greater than the atmospheric pressure, so that the cleaning liquid can smoothly flow into the ink reservoir 14. Meanwhile, when the ink cartridge is recovered, the vent hole 12 is generally in an open state, so that the pressure of the gas in the ink storage cavity 14 cannot be increased along with the injection of the cleaning liquid, thereby ensuring the smooth injection of the cleaning liquid.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 8, step S1: the injection of the cleaning liquid into the ink reservoir 14 through the ink outlet 11 includes:

s11: closing the vent hole 12.

S12: part of the gas in the ink reservoir 14 is discharged through the ink outlet 11.

In this step, by discharging a part of the gas in the ink reservoir 14, the gas pressure in the ink reservoir 14 is made smaller than the atmospheric pressure, thereby facilitating the flow of the cleaning liquid from the ink outlet 11 into the ink reservoir 14.

S13: the cleaning liquid is injected into the ink reservoir 14 through the ink outlet 11.

S14: the vent hole 12 is opened.

In this embodiment, as shown in fig. 8, a low pressure state is created in the ink storage chamber 14 in step S12, so that the cleaning liquid flows into the ink storage chamber 14 under the action of air pressure, which is convenient and quick.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 6, in step S3: after injecting ink into the ink storage chamber 14 through the ink outlet 11, the recycling method further includes:

s4: the case 1 is sealed.

In this step, the sealing of the case 1 is achieved by sealing the vent hole 12, which is convenient and quick, thereby preventing ink leakage during transportation of the ink cartridge.

S5: the outer surface of the case 1 is cleaned.

In this step, the outer surface of the cartridge body 1 is cleaned, so that no ink, cleaning fluid or stains remain on the surface of the cartridge body 1, and the user experiences better with the ink cartridge.

In a specific embodiment, the recovery method comprises: the vent hole 12 is opened or closed by the control assembly 2.

In this embodiment, the vent hole 12 is opened or closed by the control assembly 2 conveniently and rapidly, and the ink cartridge has a simple structure and is convenient for production. Meanwhile, the control assembly 2 is positioned in the air guide cavity 15, and false touch is not easy to occur, so that the reliability of the control assembly 2 is high.

The foregoing description is only of the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit the same, but rather, various modifications and variations may be made by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A method for recycling an ink cartridge with a control assembly, characterized in that the ink cartridge comprises a cartridge body (1), the cartridge body (1) is provided with an ink storage cavity (14) and an ink outlet (11) communicated with the ink storage cavity (14), the cartridge body (1) is provided with a vent hole (12) communicated with the ink storage cavity (14) and the external environment, and the cartridge body (1) is also provided with a control assembly (2) for opening or closing the vent hole (12);

the recovery method comprises the following steps:

injecting a cleaning liquid into the ink storage cavity (14) through the ink outlet (11);

the cleaning liquid in the ink storage cavity (14) is discharged through the ink outlet (11), and the vent hole (12) is in an opened state at the moment;

and injecting ink into the ink storage cavity (14) through the ink outlet (11).

2. Method for recycling an ink cartridge with control assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the pressure of the cleaning liquid injected into the ink reservoir (14) is greater than atmospheric pressure and/or the pressure of the ink injected into the ink reservoir (14) is greater than atmospheric pressure.

3. The method of recycling an ink cartridge with a control assembly according to claim 1, wherein the air pressure in the ink reservoir (14) is less than the atmospheric pressure, and the step of injecting the cleaning liquid or the ink into the ink reservoir (14) through the ink outlet (11) comprises:

-closing the vent hole (12);

discharging a portion of the gas in the ink reservoir (14) through the ink outlet (11);

and injecting cleaning liquid or ink into the ink storage cavity (14) through the ink outlet (11).

4. A method of recycling an ink cartridge having a control assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:

-closing the vent hole (12);

and cleaning the outer surface of the box body (1).

5. The method of recycling an ink cartridge having a control assembly according to claim 4, comprising:

-opening or closing the vent hole (12) by means of the control assembly (2).

6. A recycling ink cartridge, characterized in that the recycling ink cartridge can be recycled by the recycling method of the ink cartridge with a control unit according to any one of claims 1 to 5;

the recycling ink box comprises a box body (1), wherein the box body (1) is provided with an ink storage cavity (14), the box body (1) is provided with a vent hole (12) communicated with the ink storage cavity (14) and the external environment, and the box body (1) is also provided with a control component (2) for opening or closing the vent hole (12);

the box body (1) is also provided with an ink outlet (11) communicated with the ink storage cavity (14).

7. The recycling cartridge of claim 6, wherein the control assembly (2) comprises:

a main body (21);

-a closure member (22), said closure member (22) being connected to said body (21) for opening or closing said vent hole (12);

an elastic piece (23), wherein one end of the elastic piece (23) is connected with the main body (21), and the other end of the elastic piece is connected with the box body (1);

the moving piece (24) can be abutted with the main body (21) and is used for driving the main body (21) to drive the blocking piece (22) to move.

8. The recycling cartridge according to claim 7, characterized in that the moving member (24) is rotatably connected to the cartridge body (1).

9. The recycling ink cartridge according to claim 8, characterized in that the moving member (24) includes a driving portion (241) and a contact portion (242), the contact portion (242) being capable of abutting against the main body (21), the driving portion (241) having a length longer than that of the contact portion (242);

the main body (21) is provided with a guide surface (211), and the contact portion (242) can abut against the guide surface (211).

10. The recycling ink cartridge of claim 7, wherein the cartridge body (1) further includes a gas guide chamber (15) communicating with the outside environment, the gas guide chamber (15) communicating with the ink storage chamber (14) through the vent hole (12);

a partition plate (13) is arranged in the air guide cavity (15), and a plurality of communication holes (131) are formed in the partition plate (13) and are used for enabling at least part of the main body (21) to penetrate through the partition plate (13);

the partition plate (13) is provided with a containing groove (132), and at least part of the elastic member (23) is arranged in the containing groove (132).