EP0568124B1 - Verfahren und Halter für die Nachfüllung von in Farbstrahldruckern und dergleichen benutzten Tintenkassetten - Google Patents
Verfahren und Halter für die Nachfüllung von in Farbstrahldruckern und dergleichen benutzten Tintenkassetten Download PDFInfo
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- EP0568124B1 EP0568124B1 EP93200942A EP93200942A EP0568124B1 EP 0568124 B1 EP0568124 B1 EP 0568124B1 EP 93200942 A EP93200942 A EP 93200942A EP 93200942 A EP93200942 A EP 93200942A EP 0568124 B1 EP0568124 B1 EP 0568124B1
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- holder
- ink cartridge
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- refilling
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
- B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
- B41J2/005—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
- B41J2/01—Ink jet
- B41J2/17—Ink jet characterised by ink handling
- B41J2/175—Ink supply systems ; Circuit parts therefor
- B41J2/17503—Ink cartridges
- B41J2/17506—Refilling of the cartridge
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- a method for refilling an ink cartridge to be used in ink jet devices and the like said ink cartridge near one end being provided with one or more outlet openings for delivering ink during use of the ink cartridge, and near an opposite end being provided with a filling hole for introducing ink into the ink cartridge.
- Such cartridges are used in large numbers in for example printing devices of the so-called ink jet type, which are for example marketed by Hewlett Packard under the type designation HP 51626A en HP 51608A.
- the ink cartridge is thereby provided with one or more outlet openings near one end, through which one or more ink jets are delivered during use.
- the users of such ink cartridges aim at making it possible to refill the cartridge with ink with a view to saving costs and reducing environmental pollution (after all fewer empty ink cartridges are disposed of), so that several ink loads can be processed with one and the same ink cartridge.
- the object of the invention is to obtain a method wherein such refilling can be realized in an effective manner.
- sealing of the outlet opening(s) provided in the ink cartridge can be effected in a simple manner. This makes it possible to store an empty ink cartridge in the holder without any risk of undesirable blocking up of the outlet openings. Furthermore the ink cartridge can be stored in the holder for a prolonged period, and possibly be despatched therein without any problem, before putting the ink cartridge into use again in a printing device or the like.
- vent hole which may be located near the outlet opening(s), such as for example used in the Hewlett Packard ink cartridge type HP 51626A, before refilling takes place, so as to prevent ink from flowing out of said vent hole during refilling.
- a particularly suitable holder for carrying out the method according to the invention is according to a further aspect obtained when the holder is provided with upright walls and with a bottom provided with a resilient material, as well as with means for securing an ink cartridge in the holder.
- Figure 1 is a diagrammatic elevational view of an ink cartridge known per se.
- Figure 2 is a diagrammatic elevational view of a holder intended for accommodating an ink cartridge.
- Figure 3 diagrammatically shows a combination of a holder and an ink cartridge fitted therein.
- the ink cartridge 1 illustrated in Figure 1 which is known per se, comprises a housing 2 of at least substantially rectangular section, which is near its bottom end provided with a protruding part 3 having a smaller, but likewise at least substantially rectangular section.
- a nozzle plate 4 having one or more outlet openings is provided in the bottom of said part 3.
- a vent hole 5 is furthermore provided in the bottom part lying higher than the nozzle 4.
- the ink cartridge 1 is closed by a cover 6, in whose upper wall an opening 7 is provided for refilling the cartridge, as well as a vent hole 8 in some cases.
- a holder 9 as shown in Figure 2 is used for refilling such a cartridge, said holder having an at least substantially rectangular section, the dimensions being such that the ink cartridge 1 can be fitted therein in the manner shown in Figure 3.
- the bottom 10 of the holder is stepped in a similar manner as the bottom end of the ink cartridge 2, and it is covered with a layer 11 of a resilient material, for example synthetic foam.
- a layer 11 of a resilient material for example synthetic foam.
- guide ribs 14 are fitted to the bottom ends of the side walls 13, which extend upwards from the bottom 10, forming the holder 9, said guide ribs ensuring that the bottom end of the ink cartridge 1 is correctly located and secured in the holder 9.
- holes 15 are provided in two opposite side walls of the holder 9, near the upper end of the holder 9.
- the bottom end of the ink cartridge 1 can be pressed against the layer 11 of a resilient material with some force, into a position in which a pin 16 can be passed through the holes 15, which pin will abut against an upper surface of the ink cartridge 1, as shown in Figure 3, so that the ink cartridge 1 will be secured in the holder 9, whilst the bottom surface of the cartridge is pressed against the layer 11 of a resilient material with some force.
- the opening(s) forming part of the nozzle 4, and also the vent hole 5 which is possibly provided are sealed by means of said resilient material. Following this ink may be supplied to the cartridge 1 through the filling hole 7 again.
- the cartridge can be taken out of the holder 9 after removal of the pin 16.
- the holder 9 When it is desired, however, to store the cartridge thus filled for some time, the holder 9 may be covered at its upper side by means of a cover 17 to be placed on the holder 9, which may be detachably secured to the upper edge of the holder 9, for example by means of a usual snap lock. Possibly the cover 17 is also provided with a layer of a resilient material at its inner side, near the holes 8 and 7, so as to seal the openings 7 and 8 in an effective manner.
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- Inks, Pencil-Leads, Or Crayons (AREA)
Claims (5)
- Verfahren für die Nachfüllung von in Farbstrahldruckern und dergleichen benutzten Tintenkassetten, bei dem die Tintenkassette in der Nähe von einem ihrer Enden mit einer oder mehreren Auslaßöffnungen versehen ist, über die während des Einsatzes der Tintenkassette Tinte abgegeben wird, während sie in der Nähe ihres gegenüberliegenden Endes mit einer Einfüllöffnung für das Einfüllen der Tinte in die Kassette versehen ist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Tintenkassette auf den mit einem elastischen Material versehenen Boden einer Halterung mit ihrem Endteil aufgesetzt wird, das mit dieser oder diesen Auslaßöffnungen versehen ist, wobei die Tintenkassette in der Halterung so befestigt wird, daß die Auslaßöffnung oder die Auslaßöffnungen durch das elastische Material verschlossen werden, so daß anschließend durch die Einfüllöffnung Tinte in die Tintenkassette eingefüllt werden kann. - Halterung für die Durchführung des Verfahrens nach Anspruch 1, bei der diese Halterung mit hochragenden Wänden und mit einem mit einem elastischen Material versehenen Boden, sowie mit Mitteln für die Befestigung einer Tintenkassette in dieser Halterung ausgestattet ist.
- Halterung nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
an den Innenseiten der hochragenden Wände Führungen für das Einsetzen der Tintenkassette in die Halterung vorgesehen sind. - Halterung nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
in zwei gegenüberliegenden Wänden der Halterung in der Nähe der oberen Enden der Seitenwände Durchgänge vorgesehen sind, durch die ein Stift gesteckt wird, mit dessen Hilfe eine Tintenkassette in der Halterung gesichert wird. - Halterung nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Halterung mit einem Deckel verschlossen werden kann, welcher so ausgebildet ist, daß er, wenn er auf die Halterung aufgesetzt wird, am oberen Ende der Tintenkassette anliegt.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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NL9200767 | 1992-04-28 | ||
NL9200767A NL9200767A (nl) | 1992-04-28 | 1992-04-28 | Werkwijze en houder voor het navullen van bij inktstraaldrukinrichtingen en dergelijke te gebruiken inktpatronen. |
Publications (2)
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EP0568124A1 EP0568124A1 (de) | 1993-11-03 |
EP0568124B1 true EP0568124B1 (de) | 1996-03-13 |
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EP93200942A Expired - Lifetime EP0568124B1 (de) | 1992-04-28 | 1993-04-01 | Verfahren und Halter für die Nachfüllung von in Farbstrahldruckern und dergleichen benutzten Tintenkassetten |
Country Status (8)
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EP (1) | EP0568124B1 (de) |
AT (1) | ATE135303T1 (de) |
CA (1) | CA2094104A1 (de) |
DE (1) | DE69301753T2 (de) |
DK (1) | DK0568124T3 (de) |
ES (1) | ES2087643T3 (de) |
GR (1) | GR3020229T3 (de) |
NL (1) | NL9200767A (de) |
Families Citing this family (16)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5329294A (en) * | 1992-09-24 | 1994-07-12 | Repeat-O-Type Mfg. Co., Inc. | User refillable ink jet cartridge and method for making said cartridge |
DE4235029C2 (de) * | 1992-10-19 | 1994-07-14 | Pms Gmbh Prod & Recycling | Deckel für einen Druckkopf eines Tintenstrahldruckers |
US5686948A (en) * | 1992-11-12 | 1997-11-11 | Graphic Utilities, Inc. | Method for refilling ink jet cartridges |
DE4327178C1 (de) * | 1993-08-13 | 1995-03-09 | Pms Gmbh Prod & Recycling | Vorrichtung zum Wiederbefüllen eines Druckkopfs eines Tintenstrahldruckers |
DE4344746C2 (de) * | 1993-12-28 | 1997-03-20 | Bowa Bosse & Wagner Ohg | Vorrichtung zum dichten Transportieren und Aufbewahren einer mit Tinte gefüllten Patrone für einen Tintenstrahldrucker |
US5531055A (en) * | 1994-04-06 | 1996-07-02 | Nu-Kote International, Inc. | Refill assembly and system for ink-jet printer cartridges |
DE4434186A1 (de) * | 1994-09-24 | 1996-03-28 | Pms Gmbh Prod & Recycling | Druckkopf für einen Tintenstrahldrucker und Vorrichtung zum Wiederbefüllen eines derartigen Druckkopfs |
EP0723868B1 (de) * | 1995-01-27 | 1999-12-22 | Mitsubishi Pencil Corporation of America | Halterahmen für eine Tintenkassette und Vorrichtung zum Auffüllen der Tinte |
NL1001076C2 (nl) * | 1995-08-28 | 1997-03-03 | Hubertus Antonius Johannes Sme | Werkwijze voor het reinigen van een voor inktstraaldrukinrichtingen geschikte inktcassette alsmede inrichting geschikt voor het uitvoeren van een dergelijke werkwijze. |
AU7332196A (en) * | 1995-10-23 | 1997-05-15 | Olivetti Lexikon S.P.A. | Holder for refilling and preserving an ink jet printhead |
WO1997017204A1 (en) * | 1995-11-08 | 1997-05-15 | American Ink Jet Corporation | Refilling ink jet cartridges |
US5838352A (en) * | 1995-11-24 | 1998-11-17 | Smith Corona Corporation | Ink cartridge refilling device and station for cartridges and gravity feed ink bottle |
US5933173A (en) * | 1996-03-22 | 1999-08-03 | Olivetti Lexikon S.P.A. | Holder for refilling and preserving an ink jet printhead |
JP3513377B2 (ja) | 1996-12-05 | 2004-03-31 | キヤノン株式会社 | 液体収容容器への液体充填方法、該充填方法を実施するための充填ユニットと該充填方法により製造された液体収容容器、及び液体吐出記録装置 |
DE29706720U1 (de) * | 1997-04-14 | 1998-08-13 | Pelikan Produktions Ag, Egg | Nachfüllvorrichtung für einen Tintenstrahl-Druckkopf |
DE19810920C1 (de) * | 1998-03-13 | 1999-06-02 | Bowa Bosse & Wagner Ohg | Verschließbarer Behälter zum dichten Transportieren und Aufbewahren einer fabrikneuen oder recycelten Tintenpatrone für Tintenstrahldrucker, Tintenstrahlplotter oder dergleichen |
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US4187511A (en) * | 1978-03-20 | 1980-02-05 | Centronics Data Computer Corp. | Method and apparatus for filling the movable reservoir of an inkjet printer |
US4967207A (en) * | 1989-07-26 | 1990-10-30 | Hewlett-Packard Company | Ink jet printer with self-regulating refilling system |
US4968998A (en) * | 1989-07-26 | 1990-11-06 | Hewlett-Packard Company | Refillable ink jet print system |
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1992
- 1992-04-28 NL NL9200767A patent/NL9200767A/nl not_active Application Discontinuation
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1993
- 1993-04-01 DE DE69301753T patent/DE69301753T2/de not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1993-04-01 DK DK93200942.6T patent/DK0568124T3/da active
- 1993-04-01 ES ES93200942T patent/ES2087643T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-04-01 EP EP93200942A patent/EP0568124B1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-04-01 AT AT93200942T patent/ATE135303T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1993-04-15 CA CA002094104A patent/CA2094104A1/en not_active Abandoned
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1996
- 1996-06-13 GR GR960401602T patent/GR3020229T3/el unknown
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GR3020229T3 (en) | 1996-09-30 |
DE69301753T2 (de) | 1996-10-31 |
EP0568124A1 (de) | 1993-11-03 |
ES2087643T3 (es) | 1996-07-16 |
NL9200767A (nl) | 1993-11-16 |
ATE135303T1 (de) | 1996-03-15 |
DE69301753D1 (de) | 1996-04-18 |
CA2094104A1 (en) | 1993-10-29 |
DK0568124T3 (da) | 1996-07-22 |
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