EP2244881A2 - Procédé et dispositif pour recharger une cartouche d'encre pour une imprimante à jet d'encre - Google Patents

Procédé et dispositif pour recharger une cartouche d'encre pour une imprimante à jet d'encre

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EP2244881A2
EP2244881A2 EP09712453A EP09712453A EP2244881A2 EP 2244881 A2 EP2244881 A2 EP 2244881A2 EP 09712453 A EP09712453 A EP 09712453A EP 09712453 A EP09712453 A EP 09712453A EP 2244881 A2 EP2244881 A2 EP 2244881A2
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Prior art keywords
ink
cartridge
container
opening
wick
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English (en)
Inventor
Roland Steiner
Daniel Sulser
Joachim Kretschmer
René Butty
Migjen Rahimi
André Huber
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Pelikan Hardcopy Production AG
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Pelikan Hardcopy Production AG
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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
    • 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
    • B41J2/17553—Outer structure

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  • the invention relates to a device for refilling an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • cartridges with integrated printheads When refilling ink cartridges for ink jet printers with ink, a distinction is made between cartridges with integrated printheads on the one hand and cartridges with an ink outlet opening that can be coupled to the ink supply of an ink jet head.
  • the aforementioned printheads include a plurality of very fine jet nozzles through which the ink is transferred to a print carrier.
  • a wick In the case of cartridges which have an ink outlet opening which can be coupled to the ink supply of an inkjet head, a wick is usually arranged therein, which is in fluid communication with an ink storage element arranged inside the ink cartridge and consisting of absorbent material.
  • a predetermined number of jet nozzles are assigned to a predetermined color, respectively.
  • the aforesaid nozzles are directly in fluid communication with the ink storage element disposed within the cartridge.
  • the ink storage element is made in a manner well known in the art of either fibrous material or foam.
  • Other negative pressure generating mechanisms are known in the art to ensure metered ink transfer within the ink cartridge to the nozzles or to the ink outlet port. Since these mechanisms also have memory function, They are also summarized below under the term "ink storage element".
  • Cartridges with integrated print heads must be opened very carefully (opened) and closed again for refilling with ink. This is associated with correspondingly great effort and actually for ink cartridges, with their relatively small quantities not profitable.
  • syringe refill systems for ink cartridges of the aforementioned type. With their help, e.g. to refill an original cartridge.
  • the corresponding refill kits usually include a drill, a hot glue gun, multiple syringes with cannula, ink, rubber bands and closure means.
  • Cartridges with integrated printhead are traded on the recycling market at relatively high prices. These used cartridges must be mechanically opened, cleaned and replaced with a new ink storage element, e.g. Sponge od. Like. Be provided. Then they are filled with ink and the filled cartridge is closed again. This work can be expertly carried out only at special refill companies; The user himself is usually overwhelmed with this form of refilling.
  • a new ink storage element e.g. Sponge od. Like. Be provided.
  • This work can be expertly carried out only at special refill companies; The user himself is usually overwhelmed with this form of refilling.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a device for refilling an ink cartridge for an ink jet printer, in addition to safe handling by unskilled users (end users) without the risk of ink leakage, cartridges or inks (color, quality) -a variety very fast refilling an empty cartridge allowed.
  • the invention relates to a "capillary refill system.”
  • a capillary refill system For refilling an ink cartridge, not only its capillary suction force is utilized, but additional pressure assistance is used to accelerate the filling process
  • This wicker contains a wick that has been immersed in ink, and the wick comes out of the top of the ink tank and is positioned to create a capillary connection with the attached ink cartridge, either with the integrated printhead nozzles or with the nozzle
  • the ink tank preferably still has a ventilation or pressure equalization opening, so that ink can be absorbed capillary by the attached ink cartridge unhindered to fill the ink tank.
  • the secure loading of an ink cartridge is achieved in that the Tintenauslouö réelle of the ink container one or more positioning and / or identification elements for identifying at least one refillable ink cartridge and for the exact positioning of the Ink cartridge are associated with respect to the capillary in the ink outlet. This reliably prevents confusion of the cartridges or incorrect filling of cartridges can occur.
  • This positioning or identification elements can be assigned at the same time sealing elements that reliably prevent leaks during insertion or removal and during the filling of an ink cartridge.
  • Coloring and possibly quality can be provided as cheap disposable items by the trade.
  • Original cartridges can be filled several times using the device according to the invention.
  • the erf ⁇ ndungs contemporary device is designed so that contact with open ink is absolutely avoided and thus a risk of contamination of the user or the environment is excluded.
  • the risk of injuries such as When refilling cartridges by means of syringes is also avoided.
  • the refilling operation of an ink cartridge is much faster compared to spraying and other refilling operations, and no mechanical action (e.g., boring) is required.
  • eliminating the closing of the corresponding hole after refilling. All of this work takes a relatively long time and requires great skill and the use of special tools. With the device according to the invention, these disadvantages are avoided.
  • the ink portions in the device can be sized so that no residual ink remains in the ink container.
  • the Tintenspr eicher element of the ink cartridge is completely filled only by utilizing the capillary Tifltenchenes after about 2.5 to a maximum of 5.0 minutes of suction time.
  • the filling time can be reduced by up to about 70%. That is, after this period of time, the ink storage element is saturated.
  • the pressure equalization opening which can also serve to fill the ink tank according to the invention, is dimensioned so that the outer barrier pressure is always greater than the discharge pressure. Thus, through this opening no ink from the. Leak container. The same applies to the wick of the device according to the invention.
  • the device according to the invention comprises essentially four green elements, namely the ink container, the ink therein as an ink supply, an ink outlet opening on the ink container, to which the cartridge with its
  • Ink outlet is coupled, and an additional measure to increase the pressure in the ink flow.
  • the mentioned ink outlet opening of the ink container is formed, dimensioned and arranged so that it can be easily brought into contact either with the nozzles formed in the print head of the ink cartridge or with a wick disposed in the ink outlet opening of the ink cartridge to create a fluid connection.
  • the wick of the ink container is made of a softer material than the wick of the ink cartridge so that the wick of the ink cartridge does not deform due to contact with the wick or valve of the ink container. This is important to ensure the fluid connection between the ink cartridge and the ink supply of an ink jet head, even after refilling the cartridge.
  • At least one - preferably several - groove-shaped receiving opening (s) for receiving the ink cartridge can be formed on the upper side of the ink container.
  • the ink cartridge is so placeable and held in particular clamping that either the nozzles in the integrated print head of the cartridge or alternatively the wick in the Tintenauslrawö réelle under formation of a capillary with the wick of the ink container positionally come into contact or comes.
  • positioning and identification elements are provided for the exact positioning and identification of the ink cartridge to be filled again.
  • positioning and identification elements are designed as one and the same element (for example as a receiving groove).
  • at least two, in particular cross-extending grooves for differently wide ink cartridges may be arranged on the upper side of the ink container.
  • the receiving grooves themselves have different widths.
  • identification elements can be arranged as identification elements on the ink container positive or negative x-, y-, z- or any other contour shape having projections corresponding to negative or positive corresponding outline having projections on the cartridge.
  • the above-mentioned ventilation or pressure equalization opening at the top of the ink container preferably also serves as Tintennachannollö réelle for the Tintenbefflel- ter.
  • the ink tank should have a footprint that is sized so that even with coupled and thereby extending beyond the peripheral edge of the ink tank addition ink cartridge sufficiently high stability is ensured.
  • the ink container according to the invention is relatively flat and relatively wide.
  • the ink container has a truncated cone, truncated pyramid or spherical cap base body with a circular or rectangular bottom.
  • the wick in the ink container is sufficient for completely emptying it to the bottom and is arranged within a fluid-permeable, preferably also extending to the bottom of the ink tank cage.
  • This cage may comprise at least three evenly distributed over the circumference arranged, in particular integrally connected to the ink tank or its upper side vertical sweep.
  • the bottom of the ink container drops towards the bottom end of the wick.
  • the wick Hes ink tank and its Tin.ten.full- and pressure equalization opening are sealed by a sealing strip ..
  • This seal strip - an adhesive strip or the like - can also serve to close the ink tank before disposal of the same.
  • the mentioned sealing strip is preferably placed within one, in particular at a plurality of receiving grooves within the wider receiving groove for an ink cartridge such that it projects beyond the free edge of the receiving groove to form a grip tab on the side facing the Tintenfull- and pressure equalization opening. This ensures that, upon removal of the sealing strip prior to first use of the device of the invention, first the trough-shaped depression within which the wick extends and then the ink fill and pressure equalization opening are opened before the wick is released.
  • venting or pressure equalization first takes place via the wick of the ink container projecting into the trough-shaped depression, so that there is no danger that ink will inadvertently escape via the vent opening during removal of the sealing strip due to an overpressure within the container escapes or even squirts out of the ink tank.
  • overpressure can arise, for example, in a relatively warm environment.
  • the ink container is also advantageous, at least partially, preferably completely, to produce the ink container from transparent material, in particular from plastic. This allows the user to see if the ink container still contains ink and what color the ink has.
  • a particularly simple embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the device for refilling an ink cartridge comprises an ink-filled container having an opening through which the ink storage element via the nozzles of the print head or the ink outlet opening of the ink cartridge is directly brought into contact.
  • the device for refilling an ink cartridge comprises an ink-filled container having an opening through which the ink storage element via the nozzles of the print head or the ink outlet opening of the ink cartridge is directly brought into contact.
  • Y can also be reduced or completely avoided by providing for the opening of the container at the top thereof and the cross section of the outer contour the print head comprising the nozzles or the ink outlet opening of the ink cartridge is formed accordingly, and preferably the B e fiscally opening and / or the edge regions of the positioning elements still by sealing strips, in particular of elastomer or rubber, seals. These sealing strips are then preferably dimensioned so that they lie in docked ink cartridge to the ink tank fluid-tight at the print head or Tintenauslouötechnisch.
  • Ink tank and ink cartridge should therefore be coordinated so that a complete emptying of the ink tank when docking the ink cartridge is easily possible.
  • the container opening Before the first use, the container opening must of course be closed or covered.
  • the container opening via which the fluid contact to the ink storage element of the ink cartridge can be produced, preferably by a film, in particular duicb. a sealing strip closed.
  • this sealing strip is then removed. After use, the container opening can be closed again by another sealing strip. It is also conceivable that the sealing strip is held by a re-adhesive cold adhesive, so that the container opening can be closed again with the original sealing strip.
  • a separate venting or pressure equalization opening may preferably be provided in the ink container, which is preferably arranged within a container depression. This ventilation or pressure equalization opening must be closed before the first use.
  • a sealing strip in particular the same sealing strip with which the opening for docking the ink cartridge is sealed, is preferably used for this purpose.
  • the pressure build-up for faster filling of the cartridge to be filled can be constructed according to the invention in different ways.
  • FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a device according to the invention
  • Fig. 2 shows a cross section through the apparatus of Fig. 1 along the line II-II in
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective Untetansicht the upper part of the ink container of
  • FIG. 4 shows the ink container of Figure 1 with attached ink cartridge in side view.
  • Fig. 5 shows the apparatus of Figure 1 in plan view showing the coupling of two ink cartridges of different widths (schematically).
  • FIG. 6 shows a modified embodiment of a device according to FIG. 1 in a perspective view obliquely from above;
  • Fig. 7 shows a further modified imple mentation form of the apparatus of Figure 1 in a perspective view obliquely from above ..;
  • FIG. 8 shows an embodiment corresponding to Figure 1 with a cap, in a perspective view obliquely from above ..;
  • FIG. 9 shows the closure lid according to FIG. 1 in a perspective bottom view and on an enlarged scale
  • FIG. 10 shows a further alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention with a schematic representation of the ink cartridge to be coupled;
  • FIG. 11 the imple mentation form of FIG. 10 with the ink cartridge in the coupled state.
  • FIG. 5 In the first embodiment of the invention (FIGS. 1 to 5) of an apparatus for refilling an ink cartridge 10 or 13 (see FIG. 5) for an inkjet printer with an ink outlet opening 16 (see FIG. 4) which can be coupled to the ink supply of an inkjet head.
  • the apparatus comprises an ink filled container 11 having an ink outlet port 18 in which an ink immersed in the ink 19 and with the.
  • Ink storage element of the ink cartridge 10 is in contact capillary element in the form of a wick 20 is located.
  • the wick 20 is conventionally made of fibrous material with high capillary action in the wick longitudinal direction (in the axial direction).
  • This wick 20 is for refilling an ink cartridge in the illustrated embodiment with the arranged in the ink outlet opening 16 of the ink cartridge 10 wick in contact, the wick 20 of the ink tank 11 made of softer or more yielding material than the wick of the ink te ⁇ patrone made is, so that the wick of the ink cartridge 10 remains substantially undeformed by the contact with the wick 20 of the ink container 11.
  • the contact in the filling position between the two aforementioned wicks of ink sheet 11 and ink cartridge 10 is indicated in FIG.
  • the wick 20 of the ink container 11 extends through the bottom 23 of a trough-shaped recess 24 at the top of the ink container, in the trough-like recess 24 in, as clearly shown in Fig. 2.
  • two cross-shaped groove-shaped positioning members (receiving openings) 25, 26 for ink cartridges 10 and 13 of different widths are formed. Within these positioning elements 25, 26, the correspondingly wide ink cartridge 10 and 13 with respect to the Tintenauslrawö réelle or the Kapülarelement (wick 20) precisely placed, in particular clamped.
  • the capillary member (wick 20) in the ink container 11 securely comes in contact with the wick in the ink outlet port 16 of the ink cartridge to make a fluid or capillary connection.
  • Each of the two positioning elements 25, 26 has an Anformung or a stop 27, 28 frontally for the exact positioning of the Mizufe Bookden ink cartridge with respect to the Tintenauslrawö réelle or capillary (wick 20).
  • venting or pressure equalization opening 29 is provided which can also be used as an ink refill opening for the ink tank 11.
  • the mode of operation has already been described in detail in the introduction to the description.
  • two or more trough-like depressions may also be provided in the upper side of the ink tank 11, one of which contains the ink outlet opening or the capillary element (wick 20).
  • the trough-like depression may have different contours in the bottom or side surfaces, which correspond directly to the contours on corresponding projections of the ink cartridge 10 or 13, in order to ensure a clear positioning with respect to the ink outlet opening or the capillary element (wick 20 ) to guarantee.
  • These moldings on the ink container 11 and ink cartridge 10 and 13, respectively may have positive or negative contour shapes in, for example, x, ⁇ , z, or any other shape of outline for the absolutely secure identification of a cartridge and the quality of the ink to be filled. Color, etc.
  • trough-like recess 24 may be circumferentially soft elastic sealing elements 47 for fluid-tight sealing between cartridge 10 and 13 and inkb e knowledgeer 11 may be arranged.
  • the bottom 21 of the Tintenb e knowledgeers 11 defines a footprint, which (see Figures 4 and 5) is dimensioned so that even when coupled, and thereby extending beyond the peripheral edge of the ink tank 11 away ink cartridge 10 and 13 during the filling process sufficient Stability is guaranteed.
  • FIG. 2 the structural design of an ink tank 11 is shown with an overpressure for the filling process producing additional device:
  • the interior of the ink tank 11 is divided by an intermediate wall 50 in a pressure chamber 51 and an ink chamber 53.
  • the pressure chamber 51 there is such an overpressure that this is sufficient when placing the cartridge to be filled and escape into the ink chamber 53 (not shown in Fig. 2) to push the entire amount of ink from the space 53 through the Tintenauslrawötechnischen in the cartridge.
  • the opening of the connection 52 between the pressure and ink space can be done automatically when sealing the cartridge to the ink tank or by triggering by the user.
  • the wick 20 of the ink tank 11 is formed so as to extend to the bottom of the ink tank 11. It is held in position within a fluid-permeable cage 30, preferably also extending down to the bottom of the ink container 11.
  • the cage 30 for the wick 20, in the illustrated embodiment is uniformly distributed circumferentially, integral with the top 22 of the ink container 11 connected vertical webs 32, which keep the wick 20 centered within the opening 18.
  • the bottom 21 (see FIG. 2) of the ink tank 11 drops toward the bottom end of the wick 20. This ensures a complete emptying of the container 11 of ink.
  • the wick 20 of the ink container 11 and its pressure compensation opening 29 are closed by a peel seal strip 14.
  • the sealing strip 14 can be placed in one, in this case in the wider positioning element 25 for an ink cartridge (here ink cartridge 13 according to FIG. 5), in such a way that it faces the free edge 48 on the side facing the ink filling or equalizing opening 29 the receiving groove 25 projects to form a grip tab 33. This ensures that when pulling off the sealing strip 14 first the trough-shaped recess 24 and thus over the wick 20 extending into it, the interior of the ink tank 11 are vented before the venting or pressure equalization opening 29 is released. Thus, a possible overpressure within the container 11 is reduced before the first use.
  • the trough-shaped recess 24 and the opening 29 with the sealing strip 14 or a beüebi- other adhesive strips are closed again. This ensures that, prior to disposal, ie after use of the device described, also soiling can be avoided.
  • the embodiment according to FIG. 6 has a lenticular basic structure.
  • the bottom 21 is accordingly also cup-shaped.
  • at least three uniformly arranged over the circumference ribs 34 are integrally formed on the bottom 21, the horizontal lower edges define the footprint. All matching components in Figures 6 and 7 are designated by the same reference numerals as in the embodiment of Figs. 1-5.
  • the imple mentation form of FIG. 7 differs from the imple mentation form after.
  • Figures 1 to 5 only in that the container 11 has a truncated cone-shaped basic structure.
  • ink cartridges having an integral printhead can also be refilled through nozzles associated with the printhead that are in fluid communication directly with the ink storage element (s) within the ink cartridge.
  • the nozzles themselves act as capillary channels.
  • the ink tank 11 may preferably be made of transparent material, in particular of transparent plastic. In this case, it can be relatively easily determined by the user whether the ink tank 11 is still filled with ink and, if so, what color the ink has. It should also be noted that the ink tank 11 consists of two parts, namely the upper housing part 22 and the bottom 21. These two parts are welded together at the edge before filling.
  • FIG. 8 shows a modified embodiment with respect to the previously described figures.
  • the opening 18, via which the ink storage element of an ink pad to be filled can be brought into fluid communication with the ink in the container 11 in the manner described above, is represented by a cover, here Screw cap 36 lockable.
  • the screw cap 36 has circumferentially rotary latch elements 39, which engage under the formation of a bayonet closure container side groove elements 40.
  • the rotary latch members 39 are formed relative to the lid center axis diametrically on the outer circumference of the lid 36, within peripheral recesses 41.
  • the complementary groove elements 40 are formed within a formed on the top of the container 11 cup-shaped recess 42 for the lid 36, specifically Within itself in the cup-shaped recess 42 radially extending projections 43.
  • the opening 18 is closed, as well as the filling and B aeration opening 29, which is located at the bottom of the recess 42.
  • sealing elements 37, 38 are arranged on the underside of the lid 36, which consist of soft-elastic, in particular elastomeric material. These sealing elements 37, 38 are associated with the opening 18 and the opening 29 on the one hand.
  • the above-mentioned sealing elements comprise the container opening 18 and the vent opening 29 in each case annularly surrounding sealing lips. At least these Dicintlippen consist of the aforementioned soft elastic material.
  • the sealing element 38 Opposite the sealing element 38, relative to the center axis of the central sealing element 37, there is still an element 44 corresponding to the sealing element 38, which, however, merely serves as a support element, so that the cover does not assume an imbalance within the recess 42 in the closing direction.
  • the support element which in the illustrated embodiment is designed in exactly the same way as the sealing element Ment 38, keeps the lid 36 in the closing direction horizontally within the recess 42 so that the sealing element 38 and the Dichtelemeflt 38 defining annular sealing lip in the closed position of the cover 36, the ventilation opening 29 surrounds fluid-tight, ie without tilting relative to the ventilation opening 29.
  • Das Support member 44 may of course be designed differently, for example, as a wart-like projection od. Like. It has only support and no sealing function.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 clearly show that the center axis of the container opening 18 is aligned with the center axis of the lid 36 in the closed position thereof, so that upon rotation of the lid 36 out of the closed position, i. in the direction of the arrow 45, first the ventilation opening 29 is opened, before then the lid on further rotation in this direction is completely e ⁇ tfernbar or removable. In this way, it is reliably prevented that ink 29 accidentally splashed out so far through the ventilation opening that the user soiled or dirty, the base on which the container 11 is dirty.
  • the lid retains ink that might accidentally squirt out through the opening 29. In any event, ink accidentally leaking through the aperture 29 will remain within the aperture 42 at the top of the container 11.
  • a protruding tab 46 is arranged on the upper side of the lid as a handle for rotating the lid in the closed or open position or formed directly.
  • Figures 10 and 11 show a further alternative embodiment of the article according to the invention. Also in these illustrations, the same reference numerals are used for the same objects as in the illustrations of FIGS. 1 to 9.
  • An apparatus 11 for refilling an ink cartridge 1 for an ink jet printer with a printhead comprising nozzles brings the nozzles of the printhead into fluid communication directly with an ink storage element of absorbent material disposed within the ink cartridge.
  • This ink storage element is not shown in detail since it is a per se known device. The same applies to the integrated print head with nozzles in the ink cartridge 1.
  • the device 11 comprises a container filled with ink 19 (see FIG. 10) with a pressure equalization or ventilation opening on the one hand and a further opening.
  • nuiig through which a capillary element, which can be fluid-connected with the ink, extends in the form of a wick, to which the ink cartridge 1 or its ink storage element can be docked fluidly, that is to say under the provision of a capillary fluid connection.
  • the ventilation opening 9 formed in the ink container 11 is designed in a manner known per se so that it is opened only when docking the ink cartridge 1 as shown in FIG.
  • the vent opening is associated with a valve 8, which is only moved during docking of the ink cartridge 1 by this via a valve stem 12 in the opening position (see Fig. 11).
  • the ink tank 11 further has a separate ink outlet, which is formed in the bottom of the container 11 and opens into a bottom-side connecting channel to the capillary.
  • This ink outlet is preferably also apparent only when docking the ink cartridge.
  • a second valve operable with the first valve actuated via the valve tappet 12 is also associated with the ink outlet.
  • the ink tank 11 has a trough-like recess 24 with a bottom. 23 ao. det top of the ink tank 11.
  • the top of the bottom 23 of the trough-like recess 24 defines a positioning surface for the ink cartridge 1 and an integrated print head thereof.
  • the well-like depression 24 is designed so that within the same the ink cartridge 1 and a print head thereof can be accurately positioned and held with respect to the capillary, which ensure the transport of the ink from the ink tank 11 to the cartridge 1.
  • the outline of the trough-like recess 24 corresponds for example to the outline of an associated print head or corresponding formations on the ink cartridge 1.
  • Inkb e financialer - as described above - be provided.
  • the A ⁇ dockseite namely at the top of the ink tank 11 projections
  • projections may be provided which trigger when docking the ink cartridge 1 latching or clicking and when removing the ink cartridge 1 from the ink tank 11 again correspondingly solvable.
  • the ink cartridge 1 relative to the Ti ⁇ tenauslledge / capillary can be precisely positioned and hold. All of the features disclosed in the application documents are claimed to be significant as they are new, individually or in combination with the state of the art.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif pour recharger une cartouche d'encre (10 ou 13) pour une imprimante à jet d'encre ayant une tête d'impression (16) comprenant des buses, ou ayant une ouverture de sortie d'encre pouvant être accouplée à l'alimentation en encre d'une tête à jet d'encre. Les buses de la tête d'impression sont directement en communication par liaison de fluide ou bien, dans le cas d'une ouverture de sortie d'encre pouvant être accouplée à l'alimentation en encre d'une tête à jet d'encre, cette ouverture est en communication par liaison de fluide, en particulier par l'intermédiaire d'une mèche et/ou d'une soupape, avec un élément accumulateur d'encre disposé à l'intérieur de la cartouche d'encre, et comprenant par exemple un matériau absorbant ou un mécanisme produisant une dépression. Le dispositif selon l'invention comprend un récipient d'encre (11) rempli d'encre, présentant une ouverture d'aération (29) et une ouverture de sortie d'encre (18), à travers laquelle s'étend un élément (20), en communication par liaison de fluide avec l'encre (19), et auquel est assujetti la cartouche d'encre (10 ou 13) ou son élément accumulateur d'encre, avec obtention d'une communication par liaison de fluide. Le flux d'encre du récipient d'encre (11) dans la cartouche à recharger (12 ou 13) s'effectue de manière assistée par surpression.
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