EP2252464A1 - Vorrichtung zur wiederbefüllung einer tintenpatrone für einen tintenstrahldrucker - Google Patents
Vorrichtung zur wiederbefüllung einer tintenpatrone für einen tintenstrahldruckerInfo
- Publication number
- EP2252464A1 EP2252464A1 EP09713498A EP09713498A EP2252464A1 EP 2252464 A1 EP2252464 A1 EP 2252464A1 EP 09713498 A EP09713498 A EP 09713498A EP 09713498 A EP09713498 A EP 09713498A EP 2252464 A1 EP2252464 A1 EP 2252464A1
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- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- ink
- container
- cartridge
- opening
- ink cartridge
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- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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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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- 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
Definitions
- 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 printheads need to be very carefully opened (opened) and resealed for refilling with ink. This is associated with correspondingly great effort and actually not profitable for ink cartridges with their relatively small quantities.
- 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 re filling an ink cartridge for an ink jet printer available, which is easy to manufacture and easy and safe to use, so that they are the user
- the device should also be suitable both for cartridges with an integrated printhead and for cartridges with an ink discharge port which can be coupled to the ink supply of an inkjet head in the inkjet printer.
- the invention relates to a "capillary refill system.”
- the refill of an ink cartridge utilizes its capillary suction power.
- the system has a generally relatively flat ink container of sufficiently high stability.”
- This ink container contains a wick immersed in ink leads out of the top of the ink container and is arranged so that a capillary connection is formed with the attached ink cartridge, either with the nozzles of the integrated printhead or with the ink supply port of an ink jet head which can be coupled to the ink outlet or pressure equalization opening, so that ink can be absorbed capillary by the capped ink cartridge unimpeded, which can also serve to fill the ink tank.
- the secure infiltration of an ink cartridge is accomplished by having one or more positioning and / or identification elements for identifying at least one ink cartridge to be replenished and for accurately positioning the ink cartridge relative to the capillary element in the ink outlet port associated are. This reliably prevents confusion of the cartridges or incorrect filling of cartridges can occur. At the same time, sealing elements which reliably prevent leaks during insertion or removal and during the filling of an ink cartridge can be assigned to these positioning or identification elements.
- ink cartridges can be filled several times using the device according to the invention.
- the ink portions in the device can be sized so that no residual ink remains in the ink container.
- Experiments have shown that the ink storage element of the ink cartridge is completely filled after about 2.5 to a maximum of 5.0 minutes of suction time. That is, after this period, the ink storage element is saturated.
- the mentioned wick of the ink container is formed, dimensioned and arranged so that it can easily be 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.
- 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 of the ink container. This is important to ensure fluid communication between the ink cartridge and the ink supply of an ink jet head, even after refilling the cartridge.
- the wick of the ink container extends through the bottom of a trough-like depression at the top of the ink container.
- This trough-like depression serves, on the one hand, to possibly be collected from the wick of the ink tank or after the ink cartridge has been refilled from this leaking ink.
- this trough-like depression serves to properly position the cartridge for filling.
- the trough-like depression on the one hand provides additional protection against contamination; on the other hand, it is an essential element of the invention by assuming leadership, identification and positioning function.
- 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. Within this groove-shaped receptacle, 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 ink outlet opening to form a
- positioning and identification elements are provided for the exact positioning and identification of the ink cartridge to be refilled. It is conceivable that positioning and identification elements are designed as one and the same element (for example as a receiving groove). For example, at least two, in particular cross-extending grooves for differently wide ink cartridges may be arranged on the upper side of the ink container. Accordingly, of course, the receiving grooves themselves have different widths.
- receiving grooves 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.
- venting opening at the top of the ink container also preferably serves as an ink refilling port for the ink container.
- 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. Accordingly, the ink container according to the invention is relatively flat and relatively wide.
- the ink container preferably has a truncated cone, truncated pyramid or spherical cap base with a circular or rectangular bottom.
- the wick of the ink tank and its Tintenf ⁇ ill- and pressure equalization opening are closed by a sealing strip.
- This sealing strip an adhesive strip or the like - can also serve to close the ink container before disposal of the same again.
- 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 Tinten Stahl- 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 filling and venting opening are opened before the wick is released.
- 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 can be brought directly into contact via the nozzles of the print head or the ink outlet opening of the ink cartridge ,
- the device for refilling an ink cartridge comprises an ink-filled container having an opening through which the ink storage element can be brought directly into contact via the nozzles of the print head or the ink outlet opening of the ink cartridge ,
- eliminates the capillary in the container opening which is designed in particular as a wick.
- the device is even easier without the functionality is impaired.
- 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 with the ink storage element of the ink cartridge can be produced, is preferably closable by a film, in particular by a sealing strip. Before the first use, 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 Wegverklebbaren cold glue, so that with the original seal strip B e religiouser opening can be closed again.
- a separate ventilation or pressure equalization opening can 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.
- FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a device according to the invention for re-filling an ink cartridge in a perspective plan view from above;
- FIG. 2 shows a cross section through the device according to FIG. 1 along the line II-II in FIG. 1;
- 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 imple mentation form of a device of Figure 1 in a perspective view obliquely from above ..;
- Fig. 8 shows an embodiment according 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. 11 the imple mentation form of FIG. 10 with the ink cartridge in the coupled state.
- the apparatus comprises an ink filled container 11 having an ink outlet port 18 into which ink 19 is inserted submerged and in contact with the ink storage element of the ink cartridge 10 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, contact with the disposed in the ink outlet 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 cartridge 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 tank 11 and ink cartridge 10 is indicated in FIG.
- the ink container 11 of the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 5 comprises a circular base 21 and a spherical cap-shaped upper part 22.
- the wick 20 of the ink container 11 extends through the
- a ventilation or pressure equalization opening 29 is provided, which is also used as ink refill opening for the ink tank 11 can be used.
- 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 at 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 cartridges 10 and 13, respectively, can form positive and negative contours in e.g.
- 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 Tintenb e communioners 11 drops to the bottom end of the wick 20 down. 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 is placed in one, here in the wider positioning element 25 for an ink cartridge (here ink cartridge 13 as shown in FIG. 5), in such a way that it on the ink filling or pressure equalization opening 29 side facing over the free edge 48th of the Receiving groove 25 protruding to form a grip tab 33.
- This ensures that when pulling off the sealing strip 14, first the pan-like depression 24 and thus the interior of the ink tank 11 are vented over the wick 20 extending into it, before the ventilation or pressure compensation opening 29 is released.
- 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 any other adhesive strip can be closed again. This ensures that contaminants are also avoided before disposal, ie after use of the described device.
- the embodiment according to FIG. 6 has a lenticular basic structure.
- the bottom 21 is accordingly also cup-shaped.
- at least three ribs 34 which are arranged uniformly over the circumference, are formed on the bottom 21, the horizontal lower edges of which define the standing surface. All matching components in Figures 6 and 7 are designated by the same reference numerals as in the embodiment of Figs. 1-5.
- 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.
- 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 an embodiment modified from the previously described figures.
- 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 elements 39 are formed relative to the Deckehnittenach.se diametrically on the outer periphery of the lid 36, within 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, and Although specifically within itself in the cup-shaped recess 42 radially extending projections 43. After filling the container 11 through the opening 29 through the lid 36 is inserted into the recess 42, in such a way that the b e mentalers ei term projections 43 in the Immerse recesses 41 on the lid 36. Subsequently, the lid 36 is rotated clockwise, so that the rotary latch members 39 engage in the grooves 40 and hold the lid 36 in S chatty position.
- 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 aforementioned sealing elements comprise the container opening 18 and the vent 29 each annularly surrounding sealing lips. At least these sealing lips are made of the aforementioned soft elastic material.
- the support member 44 may of course be designed differently, e.g. od as a wart-like projection. Like. It has only support and no sealing function.
- Figures 10 and 11 show a further alternative embodiment of the article according to the invention.
- 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 in 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.
- the ink tank 11 has a trough-like recess 24 with a bottom 23 at the 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 trough-like recess 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.
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DE102008010505A DE102008010505A1 (de) | 2008-02-22 | 2008-02-22 | Vorrichtung zur Wiederbefüllung einer Tintenpatrone für einen Tintenstrahldrucker |
PCT/EP2009/000757 WO2009103422A1 (de) | 2008-02-22 | 2009-02-04 | Vorrichtung zur wiederbefüllung einer tintenpatrone für einen tintenstrahldrucker |
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EP2252464A1 true EP2252464A1 (de) | 2010-11-24 |
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