EP2047997A1 - Ink cartridge - Google Patents

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EP2047997A1
EP2047997A1 EP08166299A EP08166299A EP2047997A1 EP 2047997 A1 EP2047997 A1 EP 2047997A1 EP 08166299 A EP08166299 A EP 08166299A EP 08166299 A EP08166299 A EP 08166299A EP 2047997 A1 EP2047997 A1 EP 2047997A1
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Daniel Sulser
Roland Steiner
André Huber
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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
    • B41J2/17513—Inner structure
    • 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
    • B41J2/17526—Electrical contacts to the cartridge
    • B41J2/1753—Details of contacts on the cartridge, e.g. protection of contacts

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  • the present invention relates to an ink cartridge which can be used in an ink jet printer or a cartridge receptacle associated therewith, according to the preamble of claim 1. It should be mentioned that the cartridge receptacle is usually part of a slide mounted reciprocably within the printer.
  • Such ink cartridges are well known, with only the example of the EP 1 247 651 B1 is pointed out.
  • These known ink cartridges are characterized in that the electrical contacts and a memory cartridge and / or printer-specific data comprehensive board is firmly connected to the housing of the ink cartridge.
  • the electrical contacts both on the board and on the board facing boundary wall of the cartridge receptacle are not only transversely, but offset in cartridge insertion direction to each other, so that improper insertion of the ink cartridge in the associated recording false electrical connections can arise, in particular in the direction parallel to the insertion direction.
  • the present invention has for its object to solve the above problems, ie to provide an ink cartridge available, which ensures an exact alignment of the cartridge-specific contacts with the printer-specific contacts even with larger production tolerances.
  • the board is made somewhat wider and, according to an advantageous embodiment, mounted on a slightly narrower ink cartridge so that the board can directly align itself with the printer or cartridge receptacle on the printer-specific contacts, regardless of the cartridge's production tolerances , In this way, only the margin between board width on the one hand and width of the associated guide in the printer on the other hand is decisive.
  • the holder of the board is designed so that it can be moved slightly on both sides, i. transverse to the cartridge insertion direction or transversely to the longitudinal extent of the associated cartridge wall, in particular end wall.
  • At least the lower corners of the board are slightly bevelled. This is especially true for boards with a rectangular outline.
  • the electrical contacts on the board are designed strip-shaped in the insertion direction, so that any production tolerances are compensated in the insertion direction. In this way, it is ensured that the ink cartridge securely contacted even without latching hook.
  • the electrical contact strips are so narrow that it is not possible that the electronics at an incorrect height with an incorrect contact in the printer or in the cartridge receptacle creates an electrical connection.
  • the ink cartridge 10 in the FIGS. 1 and 2 can be used in an inkjet printer or in this associated cartridge receptacle, in the direction of arrow 11 in Fig. 2 ,
  • This insertion direction 11 extends at least in the final phase approximately parallel to the longitudinal extent of the front end wall 12 of the ink cartridge defining housing 13.
  • This housing 13 comprises in addition to the front end wall 12 is still a parallel extending rear end wall 14, a lid 15, a bottom 16th and two flat side walls 17, 18.
  • an ink chamber not shown here is formed within the housing.
  • a ventilation chamber and an ink storage chamber with ink storage element may be provided.
  • the connecting piece 19 formed at the bottom 16 for establishing a fluid connection between the ink chamber formed inside the housing 13 and a supply connection provided at the inkjet printer.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 but also Fig. 3 can be removed, at the front end wall 12, an electrical contacts 20 and a non-illustrated memory cartridge and / or printer-specific data comprehensive board 21 is arranged.
  • this narrower area of the front end wall 12 is indicated by the reference numeral 12 '.
  • This section 12 'of the front end wall 12 has upper and lower holding elements 22 and 23, between which the board 21 is held back and forth transversely to the longitudinal extent of the end wall and transverse to the cartridge insertion direction 11 and herverschietik.
  • This transversely displaceable mounting of the circuit board 21 is in Fig. 1 indicated by the double arrow 24.
  • the upper and lower retaining elements are in the illustrated embodiment hook members which engage around the upper and lower edges of the board 21.
  • the board 21 itself is approximately rectangular in shape, with all four corners are chamfered to facilitate the self-adjustment of the board when inserting the cartridge into the associated receptacle.
  • the arranged on the side facing away from the cartridge 10 of the board electrical contacts or contact strip 20 extend parallel to each other and parallel to the longitudinal extension of the associated end wall 12 and parallel to the insertion direction 11. They are so long that an electrical contact without latching the Cartridge is ensured within the receptacle, even if the associated with the printer or the cartridge receptacle contacts are offset in height relative to each other.
  • the electrical contacts supporting board 21 Due to the transverse mobility of the electrical contacts supporting board 21, it is no longer necessary to manufacture the ink cartridge exactly, at least in terms of their width. It can also be used ink cartridges with larger manufacturing tolerances.
  • the board 21 shifts automatically when inserting the ink cartridge in the associated recording in the correct position.
  • the smaller width of the board 21 associated with the board 21 relative to the board 12 'of the front end wall 12 is achieved, for example, as in the illustrated embodiment, in that the longitudinal edges 25, 26 are laid inwards, i. trained trained. This ensures that the two longitudinal edges of the board 21 project laterally beyond the mentioned longitudinal edges 25, 26. Thus, it is ensured that when inserting the cartridge into the cartridge receptacle in the direction of the arrow 11 on the front end wall 12 first, the board 21 comes into engagement with the associated guide the cartridge receptacle and aligns with respect to this itself, such that the cartridge-specific contacts 20 with contact the associated printer-specific contacts.

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The ink cartridge (10), for an ink jet printer, has a housing with an electrical contact (20) at least at one end wall (12). A memory or circuit board (21) has specific cartridge and/or printer data. The circuit board is wider than its supporting section (12') of the end wall.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Tintenpatrone, die in einen Tintenstrahldrucker bzw. eine diesem zugeordnete Patronenaufnahme einsetzbar ist, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1. Dabei sei erwähnt, daß die Patronenaufnahme in der Regel Teil eines innerhalb des Druckers hin- und herbeweglich gelagerten Schlittens ist.The present invention relates to an ink cartridge which can be used in an ink jet printer or a cartridge receptacle associated therewith, according to the preamble of claim 1. It should be mentioned that the cartridge receptacle is usually part of a slide mounted reciprocably within the printer.

Derartige Tintenpatronen sind allgemein bekannt, wobei nur beispielhaft auf die EP 1 247 651 B1 hingewiesen wird. Dabei zeichnen sich diese bekannten Tintenpatronen dadurch aus, daß die elektrische Kontakte sowie einen Speicher patronen- und/oder druckerspezifischer Daten umfassende Platine fest mit dem Gehäuse der Tintenpatrone verbunden ist. Dentsprechend paßgenau müssen Tintenpatrone und Platine gefertigt werden, um ein zwängungsfreies Einsetzen der Tintenpatrone in die Patronenaufnahme zu gewährleisten. Die elektrischen Kontakte sowohl auf der Platine als auch an der der Platine zugewandten Begrenzungswand der Patronenaufnahme sind nicht nur quer, sondern auch in Patronen-Einsetzrichtung versetzt zueinander angeordnet, so daß bei unsachgemäßem Einsetzen der Tintenpatrone in die zugeordnete Aufnahme falsche elektrische Verbindungen entstehen können, insbesondere in Richtung parallel zur Einsetzrichtung.Such ink cartridges are well known, with only the example of the EP 1 247 651 B1 is pointed out. These known ink cartridges are characterized in that the electrical contacts and a memory cartridge and / or printer-specific data comprehensive board is firmly connected to the housing of the ink cartridge. In accordance with the exact fit ink cartridge and board must be made to ensure a zwängungsfreies inserting the ink cartridge in the cartridge holder. The electrical contacts both on the board and on the board facing boundary wall of the cartridge receptacle are not only transversely, but offset in cartridge insertion direction to each other, so that improper insertion of the ink cartridge in the associated recording false electrical connections can arise, in particular in the direction parallel to the insertion direction.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die vorgenannten Probleme zu lösen, d.h. eine Tintenpatrone zur Verfügung zu stellen, die selbst bei größeren Produktionstoleranzen eine exakte Ausrichtung der patronenspezifischen Kontakte mit den druckerspezifischen Kontakten gewährleistet.The present invention has for its object to solve the above problems, ie to provide an ink cartridge available, which ensures an exact alignment of the cartridge-specific contacts with the printer-specific contacts even with larger production tolerances.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die kennzeichnenden Maßnahmen des Anspruches 1 gelöst, wobei vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen und konstruktive Details in den Unteransprüchen beschrieben sind.This object is achieved by the characterizing measures of claim 1, wherein advantageous embodiments and structural details are described in the dependent claims.

Erfindungsgemäß ist also die Platine etwas breiter gestaltet und gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform so auf eine etwas schmalere Tintenpatrone montiert, daß die Platine sich unmittelbar selbst in der Führung des Druckers bzw. der Patronenaufnahme auf die druckerspezifischen Kontakte ausrichten kann, und zwar unabhängig von Produktionstoleranzen der Patrone. Auf diese Weise ist ausschließlich der Spielraum zwischen Platinenbreite einerseits und Breite der zugeordneten Führung im Drucker andererseits maßgebend. Die Halterung der Platine ist so gestaltet, daß diese sich auf beide Seiten hin etwas verschieben läßt, d.h. quer zur Patronen-Einsetzrichtung bzw. quer zur Längserstreckung der zugeordneten Patronenwand, insbesondere Stirnwand.Thus, according to the invention, the board is made somewhat wider and, according to an advantageous embodiment, mounted on a slightly narrower ink cartridge so that the board can directly align itself with the printer or cartridge receptacle on the printer-specific contacts, regardless of the cartridge's production tolerances , In this way, only the margin between board width on the one hand and width of the associated guide in the printer on the other hand is decisive. The holder of the board is designed so that it can be moved slightly on both sides, i. transverse to the cartridge insertion direction or transversely to the longitudinal extent of the associated cartridge wall, in particular end wall.

Um die Selbstjustierung der Platine zusätzlich zu erleichtern, sind zumindest die unteren Ecken der Platine etwas abgeschrägt. Dies gilt insbesondere für Platinen mit rechteckigem Umriß.In order to facilitate the self-adjustment of the board in addition, at least the lower corners of the board are slightly bevelled. This is especially true for boards with a rectangular outline.

Im weiteren sind die elektrischen Kontakte auf der Platine streifenförmig in Einsetzrichtung gestaltet, so daß auch allfällige Produktionstoleranzen in Einsetzrichtung kompensiert werden. Auf diese Weise ist sichergestellt, daß die Tintenpatrone auch ohne Rasthaken sicher kontaktiert. Die elektrischen Kontaktstreifen sind so schmal, daß es nicht möglich ist, daß die Elektronik in einer falschen Höhe mit einem falschen Kontakt im Drucker oder in der Patronenaufnahme eine elektrische Verbindung entstehen läßt.Furthermore, the electrical contacts on the board are designed strip-shaped in the insertion direction, so that any production tolerances are compensated in the insertion direction. In this way, it is ensured that the ink cartridge securely contacted even without latching hook. The electrical contact strips are so narrow that it is not possible that the electronics at an incorrect height with an incorrect contact in the printer or in the cartridge receptacle creates an electrical connection.

Nachstehend wird eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Tintenpatrone anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert. Diese zeigt in:

Fig. 1
eine erfindungsgemäß ausgebildete Tintenpatrone in Vorderansicht;
Fig. 2
die Tintenpatrone gemäß Fig. 1 in perspektivischer Ansicht von schräg vorne oben; und
Fig. 3
einen Ausschnitt III der Fig. 2 in vergrößertem Maßstab.
Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of an ink cartridge according to the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. This shows in:
Fig. 1
an ink cartridge formed according to the invention in front view;
Fig. 2
the ink cartridge according to Fig. 1 in perspective view obliquely from the top front; and
Fig. 3
a section III of Fig. 2 on an enlarged scale.

Die Tintenpatrone 10 in den Figuren 1 und 2 ist in einen Tintenstrahldrucker bzw. in eine diesem zugeordnete Patronenaufnahme einsetzbar, und zwar in Richtung des Pfeiles 11 in Fig. 2. Diese Einsetzrichtung 11 erstreckt sich zumindest in der Endphase etwa parallel zur Längserstreckung der vorderen Stirnwand 12 eines die Tintenpatrone definierenden Gehäuses 13. Dieses Gehäuse 13 umfaßt neben der vorderen Stirnwand 12 noch eine sich parallel dazu erstreckende hintere Stirnwand 14, einen Deckel 15, einen Boden 16 sowie zwei Flach-Seitenwände 17, 18. Innerhalb des Gehäuses ist eine hier nicht näher dargestellte Tintenkammer ausgebildet. Zusätzlich können eine Belüftungskammer und eine Tintenspeicherkammer mit Tintenspeicherelement vorgesehen sein. Diesbezüglich handelt es sich um Stand der Technik, der hier nicht näher beschrieben werden muß. Gleiches gilt auch für den am Boden 16 ausgebildeten Anschlußstutzen 19 zur Herstellung einer Fluidverbindung zwischen der innerhalb des Gehäuses 13 ausgebildeten Tintenkammer und einem am Tintenstrahldrucker vorgesehenen Versorgungsanschluß.The ink cartridge 10 in the FIGS. 1 and 2 can be used in an inkjet printer or in this associated cartridge receptacle, in the direction of arrow 11 in Fig. 2 , This insertion direction 11 extends at least in the final phase approximately parallel to the longitudinal extent of the front end wall 12 of the ink cartridge defining housing 13. This housing 13 comprises in addition to the front end wall 12 is still a parallel extending rear end wall 14, a lid 15, a bottom 16th and two flat side walls 17, 18. Within the housing, an ink chamber not shown here is formed. In addition, a ventilation chamber and an ink storage chamber with ink storage element may be provided. In this regard, it is state of the art, which need not be described in detail here. The same also applies to the connecting piece 19 formed at the bottom 16 for establishing a fluid connection between the ink chamber formed inside the housing 13 and a supply connection provided at the inkjet printer.

Auch hier handelt es sich un eine an sich bekannte Maßnahme.Again, it is un a known measure.

Wie den Figuren 1 und 2, aber auch Fig. 3 entnommen werden kann, ist an der vorderen Stirnwand 12 eine elektrische Kontakte 20 sowie einen nicht näher dargestellten Speicher patronen- und/oder druckerspezifischer Daten umfassende Platine 21 angeordnet. Im Bereich, d.h. der unteren Hälfte der vorderen Stirnwand 12 ist diese etwas schmaler ausgebildet als die Platine 21. Dieser schmalere Bereich der vorderen Stirnwand 12 ist mit der Bezugsziffer 12' gekennzeichnet. Dieser Abschnitt 12' der vorderen Stirnwand 12 weist obere und untere Halteelemente 22 bzw. 23 auf, zwischen denen die Platine 21 quer zur Längserstreckung der Stirnwand bzw. quer zur Patronen-Einsetzrichtung 11 hin- und herverschieblich gehalten ist. Diese querverschiebliche Lagerung der Platine 21 ist in Fig. 1 mit dem Doppelpfeil 24 angedeutet. Die oberen und unteren Halteelemente sind bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform Hakenelemente, die den oberen und unteren Rand der Platine 21 umgreifen. Die Platine 21 selbst ist etwa rechteckförmig ausgebildet, wobei alle vier Ecken abgeschrägt sind, um die Selbstjustierung der Platine beim Einsetzen der Patrone in die zugeordnete Aufnahme zu erleichtern.Like that FIGS. 1 and 2 , but also Fig. 3 can be removed, at the front end wall 12, an electrical contacts 20 and a non-illustrated memory cartridge and / or printer-specific data comprehensive board 21 is arranged. In the area, ie the lower half of the front end wall 12, this is slightly narrower than the board 21. This narrower area of the front end wall 12 is indicated by the reference numeral 12 '. This section 12 'of the front end wall 12 has upper and lower holding elements 22 and 23, between which the board 21 is held back and forth transversely to the longitudinal extent of the end wall and transverse to the cartridge insertion direction 11 and herverschieblich. This transversely displaceable mounting of the circuit board 21 is in Fig. 1 indicated by the double arrow 24. The upper and lower retaining elements are in the illustrated embodiment hook members which engage around the upper and lower edges of the board 21. The board 21 itself is approximately rectangular in shape, with all four corners are chamfered to facilitate the self-adjustment of the board when inserting the cartridge into the associated receptacle.

Die an der der Patrone 10 abgewandten Seite der Platine angeordneten elektrischen Kontakte bzw. Kontaktstreifen 20 erstrecken sich parallel zueinander und parallel zur Längserstreckung der zugeordneten Stirnwand 12 bzw. parallel zur Einsetzrichtung 11. Sie sind so lang ausgeführt, daß ein elektrischer Kontakt auch ohne Verrastung der Patrone innerhalb der Aufnahme sichergestellt ist, und zwar selbst dann, wenn die dem Drucker bzw. der Patronenaufnahme zugeordneten Kontakte hinsichtlich ihrer Höhe relativ zueinander versetzt sind.The arranged on the side facing away from the cartridge 10 of the board electrical contacts or contact strip 20 extend parallel to each other and parallel to the longitudinal extension of the associated end wall 12 and parallel to the insertion direction 11. They are so long that an electrical contact without latching the Cartridge is ensured within the receptacle, even if the associated with the printer or the cartridge receptacle contacts are offset in height relative to each other.

Aufgrund der Querbeweglichkeit der die elektrischen Kontakte tragenden Platine 21 ist es nicht mehr erforderlich, die Tintenpatrone zumindest hinsichtlich ihrer Breite exakt zu fertigen. Es können auch Tintenpatronen mit größeren Fertigungstoleranzen verwendet werden. Die Platine 21 verschiebt sich beim Einsetzen der Tintenpatrone in die zugeordnete Aufnahme selbsttätig in die richtige Position.Due to the transverse mobility of the electrical contacts supporting board 21, it is no longer necessary to manufacture the ink cartridge exactly, at least in terms of their width. It can also be used ink cartridges with larger manufacturing tolerances. The board 21 shifts automatically when inserting the ink cartridge in the associated recording in the correct position.

Es ist auch noch denkbar, zumindest die unteren Ecken der Platine 21 zusätzlich zu verrunden, um die Selbstjustierung der Platine 21 dadurch zusätzlich zu erleichtern.It is also conceivable, in addition to round at least the lower corners of the board 21 to thereby facilitate the self-adjustment of the board 21 in addition.

Die gegenüber der Platine 21 geringere Breite des der Platine 21 zugeordneten Abschnitts 12' der vorderen Stirnwand 12 wird zum Beispiel wie bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform dadurch erreicht, daß die Längskanten 25, 26 nach innen verlegt, d.h. eingezogen ausgebildet sind. Damit ist gewährleistet, daß die beiden Längsränder der Platine 21 über die erwähnten Längskanten 25, 26 seitlich vorstehen. Somit ist sichergestellt, daß beim Einsetzen der Patrone in die Patronenaufnahme in Richtung des Pfeiles 11 an der vorderen Stirnwand 12 zunächst die Platine 21 in Eingriff mit der zugeordneten Führung der Patronenaufnahme kommt und sich gegenüber dieser selbst ausrichtet, derart, daß die patronenspezifischen Kontakte 20 mit den zugeordneten druckerspezifischen Kontakten in Verbindung treten.The smaller width of the board 21 associated with the board 21 relative to the board 12 'of the front end wall 12 is achieved, for example, as in the illustrated embodiment, in that the longitudinal edges 25, 26 are laid inwards, i. trained trained. This ensures that the two longitudinal edges of the board 21 project laterally beyond the mentioned longitudinal edges 25, 26. Thus, it is ensured that when inserting the cartridge into the cartridge receptacle in the direction of the arrow 11 on the front end wall 12 first, the board 21 comes into engagement with the associated guide the cartridge receptacle and aligns with respect to this itself, such that the cartridge-specific contacts 20 with contact the associated printer-specific contacts.

Sämtliche in den Anmeldungsunterlagen offenbarten Merkmale werden als erfindungswesentlich beansprucht, soweit sie einzeln oder in Kombination gegenüber dem Stand der Technik neu sind.All disclosed in the application documents features are claimed as essential to the invention, as far as they are new individually or in combination over the prior art.

Bezugszeichen:Reference numerals:

1010
Tintenpatroneink cartridge
1111
Einsetzrichtunginsertion
1212
vordere Stirnwandfront end wall
12'12 '
untere Hälfte der vorderen Stirnwandlower half of the front end wall
1313
Gehäusecasing
1414
hintere Stirnwandrear end wall
1515
Deckel bzw. DeckelwandLid or lid wall
1616
Boden bzw. BodenwandFloor or bottom wall
1717
SeitenwandSide wall
1818
SeitenwandSide wall
1919
Anschlußstutzenconnecting branch
2020
elektrische Kontakteelectrical contacts
2121
Platinecircuit board
2222
obere Halteelementeupper retaining elements
2323
untere Halteelementelower holding elements
2424
Doppelpfeildouble arrow
2525
Längskantelongitudinal edge
2626
Längskantelongitudinal edge

Claims (5)

Tintenpatrone (10), die in einen Tintenstrahldrucker bzw. eine diesem zugeordnete Patronenaufnahme einsetzbar ist (Einsetzrichtung 11), und ein durch zwei Seitenwände (17, 18), eine Deckelwand (15), eine Bodenwand (16) und eine vordere (12) und hintere (14) Wand begrenztes Gehäuse (13) umfaßt, an dessen wenigstens einer Stirnwand (12) eine elektrische Kontakte (20) sowie einen Speicher patronen- und/oder druckerspezifischer Daten umfassende Platine (21) angeordnet ist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Platine (21) etwas breiter als der zugeordnete Abschnitt (12') der zugeordneten Wand (12) ausgebildet ist.Ink cartridge (10) which can be inserted into an inkjet printer or a cartridge receptacle associated therewith (insertion direction 11), and one which is provided by two side walls (17, 18), a top wall (15), a bottom wall (16) and a front (12). and rear (14) wall limited housing (13), at least one end wall (12) an electrical contacts (20) and a memory cartridge and / or printer-specific data comprehensive board (21) is arranged,
characterized in that
the board (21) is slightly wider than the associated portion (12 ') of the associated wall (12) is formed. Tintenpatrone nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Platine (21) quer zu deren Längserstreckung bzw. quer zur Einsetzrichtung (11) der Patrone (10) beweglich gelagert ist (Doppelpfeil 24).Ink cartridge according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the board (21) is movably mounted transversely to its longitudinal extent or transversely to the insertion direction (11) of the cartridge (10) (double arrow 24). Tintenpatrone nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Platine (21) zwischen oberen (22) und unteren (23) Halteelementen an der zugeordneten Wand (12) quer zu deren Längserstreckung hin- und herverschieblich gehalten ist.Ink cartridge according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that
the board (21) between the upper (22) and lower (23) retaining elements on the associated wall (12) is held back and forth transversely to the longitudinal extent thereof. Tintenpatrone nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Platine (21) etwa rechteckförmig ausgebildet ist, wobei wenigstens die beiden unteren Ecken abgeschrägt sind.An ink cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized in that
the board (21) is approximately rectangular in shape, wherein at least the two lower corners are chamfered. Tintenpatrone nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Platine (21) an der von der Patrone (10) abgewandten Seite wenigstens einen, insbesondere mehrere sich parallel zueinander und parallel zur Längserstreckung der zugeordneten Wand (12) erstreckende Kontakte (Kontaktstreifen 20) aufweist.An ink cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized in that
the board (21) on the side remote from the cartridge (10) side at least one, in particular a plurality of parallel to each other and parallel to the longitudinal extent of the associated wall (12) extending contacts (contact strip 20).
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