JP2014226898A - Cartridge, liquid discharge device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress variations in a push-in amount of a filter and an ink holding member.SOLUTION: A cartridge can be detachably mounted on a holder 31 having: a first unit 307; a second unit 309; an introduction part provided at a bottom of the first unit 307 and capable of introducing a liquid; a packing 77 surrounding the introduction part; a part 311 to be contacted; an engagement hole 53 provided on a side wall of the first unit 307; and a part 61 to be engaged provided on a side wall of the second unit 309. The cartridge has: a supply hole capable of leading out the liquid in an accommodation part to the introduction part; a filter 91 provided at the supply hole and capable of coming into contact with the introduction part; an engaging part 141 capable of being engaged with the engagement hole 53; an engaging part 119 capable of being engaged with the part 61 to be engaged; and a contact part 142 provided at a portion facing the part 311 to be contacted in a state where the introduction part is in contact with the filter 91 and capable of coming into contact with the part 311 to be contacted.

Description

  The present invention relates to a cartridge, a liquid ejection device, and the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a cartridge for storing a liquid is known. For example, a cartridge for supplying ink, which is an example of a liquid, to a liquid ejection apparatus such as an ink jet printer is known. Some of such cartridges include an ink supply port that communicates with the ink storage portion, and an ink holding member that closes the ink supply port from the inside of the ink storage portion. Corresponding to such a cartridge, in the liquid ejection device, an ink receiving tube that contacts the ink supply port when the cartridge is mounted, a seal member that covers the periphery of the ink supply port, and an end surface of the ink receiving tube are provided. There is a filter having a filter (see Patent Document 1). In this liquid ejection apparatus, the ink receiving tube is provided in a protruding manner. In such a cartridge and liquid ejecting apparatus, when the ink supply port contacts the ink receiving tube, the filter contacts the ink holding member. When the filter contacts the ink holding member, ink is supplied from the ink holding member to the ink receiving tube via the filter.

JP 2008-74100 A JP-A-8-230206

In the configuration in which the ink is supplied from the cartridge to the liquid ejection device by bringing the filter and the ink holding member into contact with each other, there are the following concerns.
(1) If the amount by which the filter is pushed into the ink holding member (push-in amount) is small, a connection failure occurs and ink does not flow easily.
(2) If the amount by which the filter is pushed into the ink holding member is large, the pressure loss increases and the ink does not flow easily. As a result, the remaining amount of ink may increase.
(3) If the amount of the filter pushed into the ink holding member is large, the filter may be deformed.
Therefore, a structure that suppresses variations in the amount of pressing between the filter and the ink holding member is desired.

  In the liquid ejection device described in Patent Document 1, the mounting portion on which the cartridge is mounted is configured with a plurality of parts including a holder unit and a head unit. In this mounting portion, the cartridge is mounted across the holder unit and the head unit. When the cartridge is attached to the attachment portion, the ink supply port comes into contact with the ink receiving tube and the seal member. At this time, the cartridge receives a reaction force from the ink receiving tube and the seal member. In such a configuration, since the mounting portion is composed of a plurality of parts, an error may occur in the cartridge mounting state due to an assembly error between the plurality of parts. In such a configuration, when the cartridge is mounted, the holder unit may be deformed by a reaction force from the cartridge, and an error may occur in the mounted state of the cartridge. Due to these, the problems (1) to (3) may occur.

  Patent Document 2 describes a configuration in which a convex portion is provided on the bottom surface of a cartridge. This convex part fits into the concave part provided in the holder in which the cartridge is mounted. For this reason, the configuration described in Patent Document 2 cannot suppress variations in the amount of pressing between the filter and the ink holding member.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and the invention can be implemented as the following forms or application examples.

  Application Example 1 A first member, a second member combined with the first member, a bottom portion provided on the first member, and a liquid projecting from the bottom portion of the first member and provided on the bottom portion. An introduction portion capable of introducing the first member; a seal member provided at the bottom portion of the first member; surrounding the introduction portion; a contact portion provided at the bottom portion of the first member; and the first member. A first side wall provided in a direction intersecting the bottom portion of the first member, a first engaged portion provided in the first side wall, provided in the second member, and A holder provided in a direction intersecting with the bottom of the first member, and having a second side wall facing the first side wall across the bottom, and a second engaged portion provided on the second side wall The liquid ejection device is detachably attached to the liquid ejection device provided with A cartridge having a storage portion capable of storing a liquid to be supplied to a storage device, the supply hole communicating with the storage portion and capable of leading the liquid in the storage portion to the introduction portion; and provided in the supply hole A porous member that can hold the liquid and that can contact the introduction portion; a first engagement portion that is provided outside the storage portion and that can engage the first engaged portion; A second engaging portion that is provided on the outer side of the housing portion and engageable with the second engaged portion; a portion that faces the abutted portion; and the porous member and the introducing portion. And a contact portion that can contact the contacted portion in a state where the contact is made.

  The cartridge of this application example is detachably mounted on the holder of the liquid ejection device. The holder includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a bottom portion, an introduction portion, a seal member, a contacted portion, a first side wall, and a first engaged portion. The second member has a second side wall and a second engaged portion. The first member and the second member are combined with each other. The cartridge includes a supply hole, a porous member, a first engagement portion, a second engagement portion, and a contact portion. The porous member comes into contact with the introduction portion, for example, by inserting the introduction portion of the holder into the supply hole of the cartridge. Thereby, the liquid in an accommodating part can be supplied to an introducing | transducing part via a porous member. In this cartridge, when the introduction part of the holder comes into contact with the porous member of the cartridge, the contact part comes into contact with the contacted part of the holder. Thereby, the pushing amount to the porous member by the introduction part is regulated by the contact part. As a result, it is possible to reduce variations in the amount of pushing between the introduction portion and the porous member. For this reason, the dispersion | variation in the pressure concerning a contact with an introducing | transducing part and a porous member can be reduced.

  Application Example 2 In the above cartridge, the first surface provided with the supply hole, the second surface extending in a direction intersecting the first surface, and the direction intersecting the first surface A third surface extending opposite the second surface, wherein the first engagement portion is configured as a projection protruding from the second surface, and the second engagement portion is The cartridge is provided on a lever that protrudes to the opposite side of the second surface from the third surface, and the contact portion is provided on the first surface.

  In this application example, when the cartridge is mounted on the holder, a force is applied to the second side wall of the holder by the lever provided with the second engagement portion. For this reason, when the cartridge is mounted on the holder, the holder may bend. Since this holder has the 1st member and the 2nd member, it may bend between the 1st member and the 2nd member by the force from a lever. Thereby, the position and posture of the cartridge with respect to the second member tend to vary. On the other hand, in this application example, since the contact portion is in contact with the first member, it is possible to reduce variations in the amount of pushing between the introduction portion and the porous member.

  Application Example 3 In the above cartridge, the contact portion is located between the supply hole and the lever in a state where the first surface is viewed in plan.

  In this application example, the contact portion is positioned between the supply hole and the lever in a state where the first surface is viewed in plan. The porous member of the supply hole is pushed up from the introduction part of the holder. Therefore, it can be said that a force acts on the porous member in a direction opposite to the introduction portion side of the porous member. On the other hand, the second engaging portion of the lever engages the holder so that the cartridge does not come off in the direction of the force acting on the porous member from the holder. Therefore, it can be said that a force acts on the lever in a direction opposite to the direction of the force acting on the porous member. At this time, if the force acting on the lever is large, the force acting on the porous member of the supply hole becomes large, and there is a concern that the pushing amount between the introducing portion and the porous member becomes large. Therefore, by providing the contact portion between the supply hole and the lever, it is possible to reduce the influence of the force acting on the lever on the force acting on the porous member of the supply hole. For this reason, the pushing amount does not become larger than necessary. As a result, it is possible to reduce variations in the amount of pushing between the introduction portion and the porous member.

  Application Example 4 In the above cartridge, the contact portion is located on a line connecting the protrusion and the lever in a state where the first surface is viewed in plan. .

  In this application example, the contact portion is positioned on a line connecting the protrusion and the lever in a state where the first surface is viewed in plan. The protrusion engages with the holder so that the cartridge does not come off in the same direction as the force acting on the porous member from the holder. Therefore, it can be said that a force acts on the protrusion in the direction opposite to the direction of the force acting on the porous member. Further, a force acts on the lever in a direction opposite to the direction of the force acting on the porous member. Since the contact portion of the cartridge is pushed up in the same direction as the force acting on the porous member from the holder, it can be said that the force acts on the contact portion in the same direction as the force acting on the porous member. Here, consider a case where the contact portion is not located on the line connecting the projection and the lever. At this time, a rotational force is applied to the cartridge about the line connecting the protrusion and the lever, and the cartridge is easily inclined to the side where there is no contact portion. And there exists a possibility that the force which acts on the porous member of a supply hole may become large. Thus, the tilt of the cartridge can be suppressed by arranging the contact portion on the line connecting the protrusion and the lever. For this reason, the dispersion | variation in the amount of pushing of an introducing | transducing part and a porous member can be reduced.

  Application Example 5 In the cartridge described above, the contact portion is positioned on a line connecting the supply hole and the protruding portion in a state where the first surface is viewed in plan. cartridge.

  In this application example, the contact portion is positioned on a line connecting the supply hole and the protrusion in a state where the first surface is viewed in plan. A force acts on the protrusion in the direction opposite to the direction of the force acting on the porous member, a force acts on the porous member of the supply hole in the same direction as the force acting on the porous member, and the contact portion has a porous force. The force acts in the same direction as the direction of the force acting on the member. Here, consider a case where the supply hole is not located on the line connecting the protrusion and the contact portion. At this time, a rotational force is applied to the cartridge around the line connecting the protrusion and the contact portion, and the cartridge is easily inclined to the side without the supply hole. And there exists a concern that the force which acts on a porous member may become small. Therefore, by arranging the contact portion on the line connecting the supply hole and the protruding portion, the inclination of the cartridge can be suppressed. For this reason, the dispersion | variation in the amount of pushing of an introducing | transducing part and a porous member can be reduced.

  Application Example 6 In the above cartridge, the contact portion is positioned on a line connecting the supply hole and the lever in a state where the first surface is viewed in plan. .

  In this application example, the contact portion is positioned on a line connecting the supply hole and the lever in a state where the first surface is viewed in plan. The force acts in the same direction as the force acting on the porous member in the supply hole, the force acts in the same direction as the force acting on the porous member in the contact portion, and the force acting on the porous member in the lever The force works in the opposite direction. At this time, if the force acting on the lever is large, the force acting on the porous member of the supply hole becomes large, and there is a concern that the pushing amount between the introducing portion and the porous member becomes large. Therefore, by providing the contact portion on a line connecting the supply hole and the lever, it is possible to reduce the influence of the force acting on the lever on the force acting on the porous member of the supply hole. For this reason, the pushing amount does not become larger than necessary. As a result, it is possible to reduce variations in the amount of pushing between the introduction portion and the porous member.

  Application Example 7 In the above cartridge, when the sealing member comes into contact with a region surrounding the supply hole outside the supply hole in a state where the porous member and the introduction portion are in contact with each other, the contact The cartridge is characterized in that the portion is located outside a region surrounded by the seal member.

  In this application example, the seal member comes into contact with the region surrounding the supply hole outside the supply hole, so that it is easy to avoid the liquid from leaking outside the region surrounded by the seal member. In this application example, since the contact portion is located outside the region surrounded by the seal member, it is easy to avoid the liquid from adhering to the protruding portion.

  Application Example 8 In the above cartridge, the contact portion protrudes in a convex direction toward the contacted portion.

  In this application example, since the contact portion protrudes in a convex direction toward the contacted portion, the contact portion can be easily brought into contact with the contacted portion.

  Application Example 9 A liquid ejection apparatus capable of ejecting a liquid, including a holder to which a cartridge having a container capable of accommodating the liquid to be supplied to the liquid ejection apparatus is detachably mounted. The first member, the second member combined with the first member, the bottom portion provided on the first member, and the first member protruding from the bottom portion and provided on the bottom portion to allow introduction of liquid Provided on the bottom of the first member, the sealing member surrounding the introduction, the abutted portion provided on the bottom of the first member, and the first member. In the first member, a first side wall provided in a direction intersecting the bottom portion, a first engaged portion provided in the first side wall, provided in the second member, and the first member Provided in a direction intersecting the bottom of A second side wall facing the first side wall across the bottom, and a second engaged portion provided on the second side wall, wherein the cartridge communicates with the housing portion, A supply hole through which the liquid in the storage part can be led out to the introduction part, a porous member provided in the supply hole, capable of holding the liquid and in contact with the introduction part, and outside the storage part A first engaging portion that is engageable with the first engaged portion, and a second engaging portion that is provided outside the accommodating portion and is engageable with the second engaged portion. And a contact portion that is provided in a portion facing the contacted portion and is capable of contacting the contacted portion in a state where the porous member and the introduction portion are in contact with each other. Liquid ejection device.

  The liquid ejection apparatus according to this application example includes a holder on which the cartridge is detachably mounted. A first member and a second member are included. The first member includes a bottom portion, an introduction portion, a seal member, a contacted portion, a first side wall, and a first engaged portion. The second member has a second side wall and a second engaged portion. The first member and the second member are combined with each other. The cartridge includes a supply hole, a porous member, a first engagement portion, a second engagement portion, and a contact portion. The porous member comes into contact with the introduction portion, for example, by inserting the introduction portion of the holder into the supply hole of the cartridge. Thereby, the liquid in an accommodating part can be supplied to an introducing | transducing part via a porous member. In this liquid ejection apparatus, when the introduction portion of the holder comes into contact with the porous member of the cartridge, the contact portion comes into contact with the contacted portion of the holder. Thereby, the pushing amount to the porous member by the introduction part is regulated by the contact part. As a result, it is possible to reduce variations in the amount of pushing between the introduction portion and the porous member. For this reason, the dispersion | variation in the pressure concerning a contact with an introducing | transducing part and a porous member can be reduced.

  Application Example 10 In the above-described liquid discharge apparatus, the contacted part is provided with a protruding part that protrudes from the bottom part toward the contact part, and the porous member and the introduction part The liquid ejecting apparatus, wherein the contact portion of the cartridge can contact the protruding portion in a state in which the contact is made.

  In this application example, the abutting portion of the cartridge comes into contact with the protruding portion provided in the abutted portion, so that the abutted portion and the abutting portion are easily brought into contact with each other.

  Application Example 11 In the liquid ejecting apparatus described above, when the sealing member comes into contact with a region surrounding the supply hole outside the supply hole in a state where the porous member and the introduction portion are in contact with each other, The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion is located outside a region surrounded by the seal member.

  In this application example, the seal member comes into contact with the region surrounding the supply hole outside the supply hole, so that it is easy to avoid the liquid from leaking outside the region surrounded by the seal member. In this application example, since the protrusion is located outside the region surrounded by the seal member, it is easy to avoid the liquid from adhering to the protrusion.

  Application Example 12 In a direction intersecting with the bottom, an introduction portion that protrudes from the bottom, is provided at the bottom, and can introduce liquid, a first side wall that is provided in a direction intersecting the bottom, and the bottom A holder provided with a second side wall facing the first side wall, a first engaged part provided on the first side wall, and a second engaged part provided on the second side wall Is a cartridge that is detachably attached to a liquid ejection device provided with a container that can accommodate a liquid to be supplied to the liquid ejection device. A supply hole which can be led out to the introduction part; a porous member which is provided in the supply hole and is capable of holding the liquid; and which can be in contact with the introduction part; A first engaging portion engageable with one engaged portion; A second engagement portion provided outside the container and engageable with the second engaged portion; and the porous member and the introduction portion when the porous member and the introduction portion are in contact with each other. And a defining part capable of defining a pushing amount.

  The cartridge of this application example is detachably mounted on the holder of the liquid ejection device. The holder includes a bottom portion, an introduction portion, a first side wall, a second side wall, a first engaged portion, and a second engaged portion. The cartridge includes a supply hole, a porous member, a first engagement portion, a second engagement portion, and a defining portion. The porous member comes into contact with the introduction portion, for example, by inserting the introduction portion of the holder into the supply hole of the cartridge. Thereby, the liquid in an accommodating part can be supplied to an introducing | transducing part via a porous member. In this cartridge, when the introducing portion of the holder comes into contact with the porous member of the cartridge, the pushing amount of the introducing portion and the porous member is defined by the defining portion. As a result, it is possible to reduce variations in the amount of pushing between the introduction portion and the porous member. For this reason, the dispersion | variation in the pressure concerning a contact with an introducing | transducing part and a porous member can be reduced.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a printer according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a printer according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a printer according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the apparatus main body of the printer according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a carriage and a cartridge in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a carriage and a cartridge in the present embodiment. The perspective view which shows the carriage in this embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a carriage in the present embodiment. The disassembled perspective view which shows the holder in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the 1st unit in this embodiment. The disassembled perspective view which shows the holder in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the contact mechanism in this embodiment. Sectional drawing which shows the carriage in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the cartridge in this embodiment. The disassembled perspective view which shows the cartridge in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the 1st case in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the 1st case and circuit board in this embodiment. The disassembled perspective view which shows the 1st case and circuit board in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the 1st case in this embodiment. The front view which shows the cartridge in this embodiment. The side view which shows the 1st case and circuit board in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the 1st case in this embodiment. The side view which shows the 1st case in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the 1st case and filter in this embodiment. Sectional drawing which shows the cartridge in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the 2nd case in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the 2nd case and sheet | seat member in this embodiment. The bottom view which shows the cartridge in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the cartridge in this embodiment. The disassembled perspective view which shows the cartridge in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the 1st case in this embodiment. The side view which shows the 1st case and circuit board in this embodiment. The disassembled perspective view which shows the 1st case and circuit board in this embodiment. The front view which shows the cartridge in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the 1st case in this embodiment. The side view which shows the 1st case in this embodiment. The bottom view which shows the cartridge in this embodiment. The disassembled perspective view which shows the 1st case in this embodiment, a 2nd case, and a sheet | seat member. The figure explaining the method of mounting | wearing the holder with the cartridge in this embodiment. The figure explaining the method of mounting | wearing the holder with the cartridge in this embodiment. The figure explaining the method of mounting | wearing the holder with the cartridge in this embodiment. The figure explaining the method of mounting | wearing the holder with the cartridge in this embodiment. The figure explaining the connection of the circuit board and contact mechanism in this embodiment. The figure explaining the connection of the circuit board and contact mechanism in this embodiment. The figure explaining the connection of the circuit board and contact mechanism in this embodiment. The figure explaining the connection of the circuit board and contact mechanism in this embodiment. The front view which shows the cartridge in this embodiment. The figure explaining the mounting state of the cartridge and holder in this embodiment. The figure which shows the mounting state of the cartridge and holder in this embodiment. The figure which shows the mounting state of the cartridge and holder in this embodiment. The figure which shows the mounting state of the cartridge and holder in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the holder and cartridge in this embodiment. The side view which shows the cartridge of the modification 1. FIG. The side view which shows the cartridge of the modification 2. FIG. FIG. 14 is a side view showing a cartridge according to Modification 3. FIG. 16 is a side view showing a cartridge of Modification Example 4. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a cartridge of Modification Example 5. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a cartridge of Modification Example 5. FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a cartridge of Modification Example 6. FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating an ink supply system according to Modification 7. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an ink supply system according to Modification 8. The figure which shows the circuit board of the modification 9. The figure which shows the circuit board of the modification 10. The figure which shows the circuit board of the modification 11.

  An embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings by taking an ink jet printer (hereinafter referred to as a printer) as an example of a liquid ejection apparatus as an example. In addition, in each drawing, in order to make each structure the size which can be recognized, the structure and the scale of a member may differ.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the printer 1 according to the present embodiment includes a case 3, a paper feed cover 5, and a paper discharge cover 7. The case 3, the paper feed cover 5, and the paper discharge cover 7 constitute an outer shell of the printer 1. In FIG. 1, XYZ axes, which are coordinate axes orthogonal to each other, are attached. The XYZ axes are also attached to the drawings shown thereafter as necessary. In each of the XYZ axes, the direction of the arrow indicates the positive direction, and the direction opposite to the direction of the arrow indicates the negative direction. In a state where the printer 1 is used, the printer 1 is arranged on a horizontal plane defined by the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. In the usage state of the printer 1, the Z-axis direction is a direction orthogonal to a horizontal plane, and the Z-axis negative direction is the vertically downward direction.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the paper feed cover 5 is configured to be rotatable with respect to the case 3 in the R1 direction in the figure. Thereby, the paper feed cover 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the case 3. When the paper feed cover 5 is opened with respect to the case 3 (hereinafter referred to as an open state), the recording medium P such as recording paper can be introduced into the printer 1 from the paper feed unit 11. The paper discharge cover 7 is configured to be rotatable with respect to the case 3 in the R2 direction in the figure. Thereby, the paper discharge cover 7 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the case 3. When the paper discharge cover 7 is opened with respect to the case 3, the recording medium P can be discharged from the paper discharge unit 13 to the outside of the printer 1. In FIG. 2, the open state of the paper feed cover 5 and the paper discharge cover 7 is shown. On the other hand, FIG. 1 shows the closed state of the paper feed cover 5 and the paper discharge cover 7.

  Further, the printer 1 includes an operation panel 15 and a protective cover 17 as shown in FIG. The operation panel 15 is provided with a power button and other operation buttons. An operator who operates the printer 1 can operate the printer 1 through the power button or other operation buttons with the paper supply cover 5 opened with respect to the case 3. The protective cover 17 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the case 3. The protective cover 17 can change from the closed state shown in FIG. 2 to an open state as shown in FIG. When the protective cover 17 is open, a part of the apparatus main body 21 of the printer 1 is exposed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, the apparatus main body 21 includes a transport roller 23 and a carriage 25. In addition, the apparatus main body 21 includes a medium transport mechanism (not shown) and a carriage transport mechanism (not shown). The medium transport mechanism transports the recording medium P along the Y-axis direction by driving the transport roller 23 with power from a motor (not shown). The carriage conveyance mechanism conveys the carriage 25 along the X-axis direction by transmitting power from a motor (not shown) to the carriage 25 via the timing belt 27. The carriage 25 can reciprocate between the first standby position 29A and the second standby position 29B along the X-axis direction by the carriage transport mechanism. In the present embodiment, the movable region of the carriage 25 is between the first standby position 29A and the second standby position 29B.

  The carriage 25 has a holder 31 as shown in FIG. A plurality of cartridges 33 are mounted on the holder 31. In the present embodiment, two cartridges 33 of the cartridge 33BK and the cartridge 33CL are mounted on the holder 31. Each cartridge 33 contains ink, which is an example of a liquid. The cartridge 33 is configured to be detachable from the holder 31. The cartridge 33BK contains black ink. Color ink is stored in the cartridge 33CL. In this embodiment, three types of inks of yellow, magenta, and cyan are used as color inks.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a print head 41 is provided on the holder 31 on the side opposite to the cartridge 33 side in the Z-axis direction. That is, the print head 41 is mounted on the carriage 25. Ink is supplied from each cartridge 33 to the print head 41. The print head 41 discharges ink supplied from the cartridge 33 as ink droplets from a nozzle (not shown). As described above, the print head 41 is mounted on the carriage 25. For this reason, the print head 41 can be transported in the X-axis direction via the carriage 25 by the carriage transport mechanism. Printing is performed on the recording medium P by ejecting ink droplets from the printing head 41 while changing the relative position of the printing head 41 with respect to the recording medium P by the medium conveyance mechanism and the carriage conveyance mechanism.

  In the printer 1, the direction in which the print head 41 is conveyed via the carriage 25 is defined as the X-axis direction, and the direction in which the recording medium P is conveyed is defined as the Y-axis direction. A direction orthogonal to both the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction is the Z-axis direction. When the printer 1 is in use, the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction are horizontal directions, and the Z-axis direction is a vertical direction. However, in the following description, the Z-axis direction may be described as a direction different from (intersecting) the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the holder 31 has a recess 43. The cartridge 33 is mounted in the recess 43 of the holder 31. In the present embodiment, the cartridge 33BK and the cartridge 33CL can be mounted in the recess 43. In the present embodiment, the two cartridges 33 mounted in the recess 43 are mounted on the holder 31 with a gap therebetween. In the recess 43, mounting positions 44 corresponding to the cartridge 33BK and the cartridge 33CL mounted in the recess 43 are defined. The two mounting positions 44 are aligned in the X-axis direction in the recess 43. That is, the cartridge 33BK and the cartridge 33CL are mounted in the recess 43 in a state of being aligned with each other in the X-axis direction. Hereinafter, when each of the two mounting positions 44 is identified, the mounting position 44 corresponding to the cartridge 33BK is referred to as a mounting position 44BK. Similarly, the mounting position 44 corresponding to the cartridge 33CL is denoted as a mounting position 44CL.

  In the recess 43, an introduction portion 47 and three introduction portions 49 are provided on the bottom portion 45 of the holder 31. The introduction part 47 is provided at the mounting position 44BK. The three introduction parts 49 are provided at the mounting position 44CL. For this reason, the introduction part 47 corresponds to the cartridge 33BK. Similarly, the three introduction parts 49 correspond to the cartridge 33CL. The introduction part 47 and the three introduction parts 49 are arranged along the X-axis direction.

  In addition, the holder 31 is provided with a plurality of engagement holes 53 in the side wall 51. In the present embodiment, two engagement holes 53 are provided for each mounting position 44. For this reason, in the present embodiment, four engagement holes 53 are provided in the holder 31. The four engagement holes 53 are arranged in the X-axis direction. In the following, when the four engagement holes 53 are identified for each mounting position 44, the engagement hole 53 corresponding to the mounting position 44BK is referred to as an engagement hole 53BK, and the engagement hole 53 corresponding to the mounting position 44CL is It is described as an engagement hole 53CL.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the holder 31 has a side wall 55 on the opposite side of the side wall 51 (Y-axis negative direction) across the introduction portion 47 and the introduction portion 49 in the Y-axis direction. Further, a side wall 57 and a side wall 59 are provided at respective positions facing each other in the X-axis direction across the introduction part 47 and the introduction part 49. The side wall 57 is located on the X axis negative direction side with respect to the introduction part 47 and the introduction part 49. The side wall 59 is located on the X axis positive direction side with respect to the introduction part 47 and the introduction part 49. The side wall 51, the side wall 55, the side wall 57, and the side wall 59 protrude from the bottom 45 in the positive direction of the Z axis. The bottom 45 is surrounded by the side wall 51, the side wall 55, the side wall 57, and the side wall 59. Thereby, the recessed part 43 is divided.

  An engaged portion 61 is provided on the side wall 55 for each mounting position 44. The two engaged portions 61 are respectively provided on the side of the introduction portion 47 and the introduction portion 49 (Y axis positive direction) of the side wall 55. The two engaged portions 61 protrude from the side wall 55 toward the introduction portion 47 and the introduction portion 49, respectively. Hereinafter, when each of the two engaged portions 61 is identified, the engaged portion 61 corresponding to the mounting position 44BK is referred to as an engaged portion 61BK, and the engaged portion 61 corresponding to the mounting position 44CL. Is represented as an engaged portion 61CL.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the carriage 25 includes a carriage body 301 and a holder 31 as shown in FIG. The carriage body 301 and the holder 31 are configured separately from each other. The carriage 25 is configured by connecting the carriage body 301 and the holder 31 to each other by screws 303 and nuts 305. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the holder 31 includes a first unit 307 and a second unit 309 as shown in FIG. The first unit 307 and the second unit 309 are configured separately from each other. In the state where the first unit 307 and the second unit 309 are combined as the holder 31, the carriage 25 is configured by coupling the holder 31 to the carriage body 301 with screws 303 and nuts 305.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the first unit 307 has an introduction part 47 and three introduction parts 49. The introduction part 47 and the three introduction parts 49 are provided on the bottom 45 of the first unit 307. The first unit 307 also has a side wall 51 provided with a plurality of engagement holes 53. A plurality of contacted portions 311 are provided on the bottom 45 of the first unit 307. In the present embodiment, three contacted portions 311 are provided on the bottom 45 of the first unit 307. Each of the three contacted portions 311 protrudes from the bottom portion 45 toward the Z-axis positive direction. In the present embodiment, the three contacted portions 311 are each provided as a protruding portion that protrudes from the bottom 45 toward the Z-axis positive direction.

  In the following, when identifying each of the three abutted portions 311, the three abutted portions 311 are respectively expressed as a abutted portion 311A, a abutted portion 311B, and a abutted portion 311C. The The contacted portion 311A is provided at the mounting position 44BK. The contacted part 311B and the contacted part 311C are provided at the mounting position 44CL. The three contacted parts 311 are arranged along the X-axis direction.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the second unit 309 has a side wall 55, a side wall 57, and a side wall 59. As described above, the engaged portion 61CL and the engaged portion 61BK are provided on the side wall 55. When the first unit 307 and the second unit 309 are combined, as shown in FIG. 8, the bottom 45 of the first unit 307 becomes the side wall 51 of the first unit 307, the side wall 55, the side wall 57, and the side wall 59 of the second unit. Surrounded by. Thereby, the recessed part 43 in the holder 31 is defined. In addition, as each of the first unit 307 and the second unit 309, each of a case where the first unit 307 and the second unit 309 are configured by a composite of a plurality of parts and members and a case where the first unit 307 and the second unit 309 are configured by a single part or member are used. Can be employed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, two contact mechanisms 63 are provided on the side wall 55 between the two engaged portions 61. One of the two contact mechanisms 63 is provided at the mounting position 44BK. The other of the two contact mechanisms 63 is provided at the mounting position 44CL. In the following, when two contact mechanisms 63 are identified for each mounting position 44, the contact mechanism 63 corresponding to the mounting position 44BK is represented as a contact mechanism 63BK, and the contact mechanism 63 corresponding to the mounting position 44CL is referred to as a contact mechanism 63CL. It is written.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the cartridge 33 is provided with a circuit board 64. An electric circuit is provided on the circuit board 64. The contact mechanism 63 is configured to be electrically connectable to an electric circuit provided on the circuit board 64 of the cartridge 33. In a state where the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31, an electric circuit provided on the circuit board 64 of the cartridge 33 and a control circuit (not shown) of the printer 1 are electrically connected to each other via the contact mechanism 63. Connected to. Thereby, various information is exchanged between the electric circuit provided on the circuit board 64 of the cartridge 33 and the control circuit of the printer 1.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12, the contact mechanism 63 includes a terminal block 65 and a plurality of terminals 67 held by the terminal block 65. Each of the plurality of terminals 67 has electrical conductivity and elasticity. Each of the plurality of terminals 67 is an electrical connection portion. An electrical circuit provided on the circuit board 64 of the cartridge 33 and a control circuit (not shown) of the printer 1 are electrically connected to each other via a terminal 67 which is an electrical connection portion. Each of the plurality of terminals 67 is displaced toward the inside of the terminal block 65 when receiving an external force toward the terminal block 65. Each of the plurality of terminals 67 is attached in a direction in which the circuit board 64 of the cartridge 33 is pushed back with the cartridge 33 mounted in the holder 31 (a direction including a component in the positive Z-axis direction and a component in the positive Y-axis direction). Generate power. In other words, the plurality of terminals 67 are pushed into the terminal block 65 side by the cartridge 33, whereby an urging force due to a reaction force is generated.

  The plurality of terminals 67 include a plurality of terminals 67A arranged along the X-axis direction and a plurality of terminals 67B arranged along the X-axis direction. The terminal 67A and the terminal 67B are different from each other in the Z-axis direction. The plurality of terminals 67A constitute a first terminal row 69A. Further, the plurality of terminals 67B constitute a second terminal row 69B. The first terminal row 69A and the second terminal row 69B are different from each other in the Z-axis direction. In the present embodiment, the first terminal row 69A is located closer to the Z-axis positive direction side than the second terminal row 69B.

  The introduction portion 47 is provided on the bottom portion 45 of the holder 31 as shown in FIG. FIG. 13 shows a cross section when the carriage 25 is cut along the YZ plane passing through the introducing portion 47. The introduction part 47 includes a flow path 71, a bank part 73, a filter 75, and a packing 77. The flow path 71 is a passage for ink supplied from the cartridge 33, and is provided as an opening that penetrates the bottom 45. The bank portion 73 is provided on the bottom portion 45 and protrudes from the bottom portion 45 in a convex direction toward the Z-axis positive direction. When the bottom 45 is viewed in plan, the bank 73 surrounds the channel 71 in an annular shape inside the recess 43. For this reason, the bank portion 73 has a cylindrical shape.

  In the present embodiment, the direction in which the cylindrical bank portion 73 extends, that is, the direction in which the flow path 71 extends is the Z-axis direction. That is, the central axis C of the flow path 71 extends along the Z-axis direction. The direction in which the central axis C extends is the mounting direction when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. When the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31, the cartridge 33 is displaced along the extending direction of the central axis C.

  The filter 75 is provided inside the bank portion 73 and covers the opening on the concave portion 43 side of the flow path 71 from the concave portion 43 side. The packing 77 is provided on the bottom portion 45 and surrounds the bank portion 73 inside the recess 43. The packing 77 is made of an elastic material such as rubber or elastomer. The introduction part 49 has the same configuration as the introduction part 47. That is, like the introduction part 47, the introduction part 49 also has a flow path 71, a bank part 73, a filter 75, and a packing 77. For this reason, in the following, in the introduction part 49, about the structure same as the introduction part 47, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The cartridge 33BK has a case 81 as shown in FIG. The case 81 constitutes the outer shell of the cartridge 33BK. Case 81 includes a first case 82 and a second case 83. In the present embodiment, the first case 82 and the second case 83 constitute an outer shell of the cartridge 33BK. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the cartridge 33BK includes a filter 91, a holding member 93, and a sheet member 95. The first case 82 has a container shape and has a recess 99. The filter 91 and the holding member 93 are accommodated in the recess 99. The second case 83 closes the recess 99 from the positive direction of the Z axis in a state where the filter 91 and the holding member 93 are accommodated in the recess 99 of the first case 82. In the cartridge 33BK, the ink is stored in the recess 99. For this reason, the recessed part 99 is an accommodating part which accommodates ink.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the first case 82 includes a first wall 101, a second wall 102, a third wall 103, a fourth wall 104, a fifth wall 105, a sixth wall 106, 7 walls 107. The second wall 102 to the fourth wall 104 intersect with the first wall 101, respectively. The second wall 102 to the fourth wall 104 protrude from the first wall 101 toward the positive Z-axis direction, that is, from the first wall 101 toward the second case 83 (FIG. 15). The second wall 102 and the third wall 103 are provided at positions facing each other across the first wall 101 in the X-axis direction. The second wall 102 and the third wall 103 face each other. The fourth wall 104 intersects the second wall 102. The fourth wall 104 intersects the third wall 103 on the side opposite to the second wall 102 side.

  The fifth wall 105 is provided on the opposite side of the first wall 101 from the fourth wall 104 side. The fourth wall 104 and the fifth wall 105 are provided at positions facing each other across the first wall 101 in the Y-axis direction. The fifth wall 105 protrudes from the first wall 101 toward the negative Z-axis direction, that is, from the first wall 101 toward the opposite side to the second case 83 (FIG. 15) side. In the recess 99, the fifth wall 105 falls from the first wall 101 toward the negative Z-axis direction. The sixth wall 106 is provided on the opposite side of the fifth wall 105 from the first wall 101 side. The first wall 101 and the sixth wall 106 are aligned along the Y-axis direction.

  The sixth wall 106 extends from the fifth wall 105 toward the negative Y-axis direction. The sixth wall 106 is located on the Z axis negative direction side with respect to the first wall 101, that is, on the opposite side of the first wall 101 from the second case 83 (FIG. 15) side. For this reason, a step is provided between the first wall 101 and the sixth wall 106. The first wall 101 and the sixth wall 106 are connected by a fifth wall 105. The second wall 102 and the third wall 103 intersect with the fifth wall 105 and the sixth wall 106, respectively.

  The seventh wall 107 is provided on the opposite side of the sixth wall 106 from the fifth wall 105 side. The seventh wall 107 protrudes from the sixth wall 106 toward the positive Z-axis direction, that is, from the sixth wall 106 toward the second case 83 (FIG. 15). The seventh wall 107 is provided at a position facing the fourth wall 104 with the first wall 101, the fifth wall 105, and the sixth wall 106 sandwiched in the Y-axis direction. The fourth wall 104 and the seventh wall 107 face each other. Further, the second wall 102 and the third wall 103 intersect the seventh wall 107, respectively. In the present embodiment, the seventh wall 107 corresponds to the outer wall.

  With the above configuration, the first wall 101, the fifth wall 105, and the sixth wall 106 are surrounded by the second wall 102, the third wall 103, the fourth wall 104, and the seventh wall 107. The second wall 102 to the fourth wall 104 protrude from the first wall 101 in the positive Z-axis direction. The seventh wall 107 protrudes from the sixth wall 106 in the positive Z-axis direction. Therefore, the first case 82 is configured in a concave shape by the second wall 102, the third wall 103, the fourth wall 104, and the seventh wall 107 with the first wall 101 and the sixth wall 106 as the bottom 108.

  The first wall 101 to the seventh wall 107 constitute a recess 99. The recess 99 is configured to be concave toward the Z-axis negative direction. The recess 99 is open toward the positive direction of the Z-axis, that is, toward the second case 83 side. The first wall 101 is provided with a supply hole 109 that penetrates the first wall 101. The supply hole 109 penetrates between the inside of the recess 99 and the outside of the case 81. The ink stored in the recess 99 is discharged from the supply hole 109 to the outside of the cartridge 33.

  In addition, the surface inside the recessed part 99 of the 1st wall 101-the 7th wall 107 is respectively substantially plane. Further, the surfaces of the first wall 101 to the seventh wall 107 on the outer side of the recess 99 are generally flat surfaces. A substantially flat surface includes a case where the entire surface is completely flat and a case where a part of the surface is uneven. That is, it includes a case where the surface or wall constituting the outer shell of the cartridge 33 can be grasped even if there is some unevenness on a part of the surface. The outer shapes of the first wall 101 and the fourth wall 104 to the seventh wall 107 in a plan view are all quadrilaterals (rectangles). Each of the second wall 102 and the third wall 103 has an outer shape corresponding to a step between the first wall 101 and the sixth wall 106. However, the present invention is not limited to the above, and curved surfaces may be employed as the surfaces of the first wall 101 to the seventh wall 107 inside the recess 99 and the surfaces of the first wall 101 to the seventh wall 107 outside the recess 99, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the circuit board 64 described above is provided on the opposite side of the seventh wall 107 from the concave portion 99 side, that is, on the outer side of the concave portion 99. A plurality of electrodes 111 are provided on the surface of the circuit board 64 opposite to the surface on the concave portion 99 side. In the present embodiment, a number of electrodes 111 corresponding to the number of terminals 67 provided on the contact mechanism 63 (FIG. 12) are provided on the circuit board 64. In the present embodiment, each of the plurality of electrodes 111 corresponds to each of the plurality of terminals 67. However, the number of electrodes 111 is not limited to this, and may be larger or smaller than the number of terminals 67. As shown in FIG. 17, each of the plurality of electrodes 111 is inclined with respect to the Z-axis direction. Each electrode 111 is inclined with respect to each of the XZ plane, the YZ plane, and the XY plane. In the present embodiment, the inclination of each electrode 111 is realized by inclining the circuit board 64 with respect to each of the XZ plane, the YZ plane, and the XY plane.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the seventh wall 107 is provided with a substrate placement portion 113 outside the recess 99. The substrate installation portion 113 protrudes from the seventh wall 107 toward the side opposite to the concave portion 99 side, that is, toward the outside of the concave portion 99. The seventh wall 107 is provided with a cover 114 that covers the substrate installation portion 113. The cover 114 protrudes from the seventh wall 107 toward the side opposite to the recess 99 side, that is, toward the outside of the recess 99. The cover 114 surrounds the substrate installation unit 113 from three directions, that is, the Z axis positive direction side, the X axis positive direction side, and the X axis negative direction side of the substrate installation unit 113. The substrate placement unit 113 is inclined with respect to each of the XZ plane, the YZ plane, and the XY plane. In this embodiment, the circuit board 64 is tilted by the board mounting portion 113. That is, in the present embodiment, the inclination of the plurality of electrodes 111 is realized by the inclination of the substrate installation portion 113.

  The substrate placement portion 113 is inclined in the depth direction of the concave portion 99 so as to approach the concave portion 99 side from the opening side of the concave portion 99 toward the bottom portion 108 side, that is, toward the negative Z-axis direction. From another point of view, in the mounting direction when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31, the substrate installation unit 113 is directed toward the concave portion 99 as the cartridge 33 approaches the bottom 45 (FIG. 13). Inclined in the direction toward the inside of 33. For this reason, the board | substrate installation part 113 has faced the Z-axis negative direction side and the Y-axis negative direction side. With this configuration, the plurality of electrodes 111 incline toward the inside of the cartridge 33 as the cartridge 33 approaches the bottom 45 (FIG. 13) in the mounting direction when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. ing.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of electrodes 111 are inclined in a direction toward the inside of the cartridge 33 as the cartridge 33 is directed in the direction in which the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. Thus, if the plurality of electrodes 111 are inclined with respect to the mounting direction, it is easy to reduce the dimension in the mounting direction of the cartridge 33 (in this embodiment, the Z-axis direction) while maintaining the area of the electrode 111. Thereby, it is easy to reduce the size of the cartridge 33. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the plurality of electrodes 111 are provided on the circuit board 64 is employed. However, a configuration in which the circuit board 64 is omitted and the plurality of electrodes 111 are directly provided on the board installation unit 113 may be employed. According to this configuration, the number of components can be reduced and the cartridge 33 can be reduced in size.

  As shown in FIG. 18, a lever 115 is provided on the opposite side of the seventh wall 107 from the concave portion 99 side, that is, on the outer side of the concave portion 99. The lever 115 is formed integrally with the first case 82 and protrudes from the first case 82. The lever 115 has elasticity and can be bent (elastically deformed) in a direction approaching the seventh wall 107. The lever 115 has a gripping part 117 and an engaging part 119. In the present embodiment, the lever 115 protrudes from the seventh wall 107 as shown in FIG. The lever 115 and the seventh wall 107 are configured integrally with each other via a coupling portion 121 between the lever 115 and the seventh wall 107. The lever 115 extends toward the positive Z-axis direction with a gap between the seventh wall 107 and the lever 115.

  The gripping portion 117 is provided on the other end side of the lever 115 opposite to the coupling portion 121 side. The engaging portion 119 is located between the coupling portion 121 of the lever 115 and the grip portion 117. The engaging portion 119 protrudes from the lever 115 toward the side opposite to the seventh wall 107 side, that is, from the seventh wall 107 toward the Y axis negative direction side. The lever 115 has a step due to the engaging portion 119. The engaged portion 61 (FIG. 7) of the holder 31 is engaged with this step, whereby the cartridge 33 is fixed to the holder 31. In the present embodiment, the lever 115 has a configuration protruding from the seventh wall 107. However, the configuration of the lever 115 is not limited to this, and for example, a configuration protruding from the sixth wall 106 or the third wall 103 may be employed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the lever 115 is arranged on the circuit board 64 in the X-axis direction when the seventh wall 107 is viewed in plan. The lever 115 is located on the X axis positive direction side with respect to the circuit board 64. The engaging portion 119 is located within the range of the electrode region 123 in the Z-axis direction. From another viewpoint, the engaging portion 119 is located within the range of the electrode region 123 in the mounting direction when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. The electrode region 123 is a region where all the electrodes 111 are provided, and includes all the electrodes 111 with the shortest outer peripheral length. Since the engaging portion 119 is located within the range of the electrode region 123 in the mounting direction, the distance in the mounting direction between the electrode region 123 and the engaging portion 119 can be shortened. For this reason, an error in the position of the electrode 111 with respect to the terminal 67 can be reduced. Thereby, it is easy to ensure the reliability of the electrical connection between the terminal 67 and the electrode 111. In addition, since the positions of the engaging portions 119 with respect to the plurality of electrodes 111 are within the range of the electrode region 123 in the mounting direction, the distance in the mounting direction between the plurality of electrodes 111 and the engaging portions 119 is shortened. can do. For this reason, it is easy to miniaturize the cartridge 33 in the mounting direction. As a result, according to the present embodiment, it is easy to reduce the thickness of the cartridge 33 in the mounting direction while ensuring the reliability of the electrical connection between the terminal 67 and the electrode 111.

  The gripping part 117 is provided over a region straddling the third wall 103 in the X-axis direction. The gripping portion 117 extends from the circuit board 64 side to the third wall 103 from the third wall 103 to the side opposite to the circuit board 64 side from the third wall 103. That is, the gripper 117 protrudes from the case 81 in the X-axis direction. The main body of the lever 115 including the engaging portion 119 and the coupling portion 121 is within a region overlapping the case 81 in the X-axis direction. For this reason, the width of the gripping portion 117 is wider than the width of the engaging portion 119 in the X-axis direction. In the present embodiment, since the grip portion 117 protrudes from the case 81 in the X-axis direction, the grip portion 117 can be easily enlarged in the X-axis direction. Thereby, the operativity of the lever 115 is easy to improve.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of electrodes 111 that are a part of the plurality of electrodes 111 constitute a first electrode row 125 as shown in FIG. In addition, the plurality of electrodes 111 remaining from the plurality of electrodes 111 constitute the second electrode row 127. In the present embodiment, the four electrodes 111 belong to the first electrode row 125. In addition, the five electrodes 111 belong to the second electrode row 127. Hereinafter, when identifying the electrode 111 belonging to the first electrode row 125 and the electrode 111 belonging to the second electrode row 127, the electrode 111 belonging to the first electrode row 125 is referred to as an electrode 111A, and the second electrode row The electrode 111 belonging to 127 is referred to as an electrode 111B.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the first electrode row 125 and the second electrode row 127 are arranged in the tilt direction K as the second direction. The inclination direction K is a direction in which the electrode 111 is inclined. In FIG. 21, the substrate placement unit 113 (FIG. 18) is omitted for easy understanding of the configuration. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when viewed from the X-axis direction as the first direction, that is, when the second wall 102 or the third wall 103 is viewed in plan, the plurality of electrodes 111 and levers 115 are , Overlap each other. FIG. 21 shows a state when the second wall 102 is viewed in plan.

  In the present embodiment, since the plurality of electrodes 111 and the lever 115 overlap each other, the electrode region 123 can be overlapped with the operation region 128 of the lever 115. As a result, the electrode region 123 can be secured using the operating region 128 of the lever 115. As a result, it is easy to effectively use the area. In addition, when the plurality of electrodes 111 and the lever 115 overlap each other, the plurality of electrodes 111 and the circuit board 64 are easily protected by the lever 115. The lever 115 can easily avoid the collision of the plurality of electrodes 111 and the circuit board 64 with some object in the X-axis direction. In addition, it is easy to avoid foreign substances such as dust and dirt from the X-axis direction by the lever 115 on the plurality of electrodes 111 and the circuit board 64.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the substrate installation portion 113 and the lever 115 respectively protrude from the seventh wall 107 toward the side opposite to the concave portion 99 side, that is, toward the outside of the concave portion 99 (FIG. 19). Thereby, in the X-axis direction, the plurality of electrodes 111 can be arranged in a region aligned with the operation region 128 of the lever 115 so as to protrude from the seventh wall 107 toward the outside of the recess 99. Thereby, since the volume of the recessed part 99 is easily expanded, it is easy to increase the amount of ink accommodated.

  Each of the plurality of electrodes 111 has a contact portion 131 as shown in FIG. The contact portion 131 is an area that contacts the terminal 67 of the contact mechanism 63 (FIG. 12) when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. In the following, when a plurality of contact portions 131 are identified by the electrodes 111A and 111B, the contact portion 131 of the electrode 111A is referred to as a contact portion 131A, and the contact portion 131 of the electrode 111B is referred to as a contact portion 131B. A plurality (four in this embodiment) of contact portions 131A belonging to the first electrode row 125 are arranged along the X-axis direction. A plurality of contact portions 131 </ b> A belonging to the first electrode row 125 constitute a first array 133. In addition, a plurality (five in this embodiment) of contact portions 131B belonging to the second electrode row 127 are arranged along the X-axis direction. A plurality of contact portions 131 </ b> B belonging to the second electrode row 127 constitute a second array 135. The first array 133 and the second array 135 are arranged along the inclination direction K (FIG. 21).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, all the contact portions 131 are located within a range from ¼ to ¾ of the height of the cartridge 33 in the Z-axis direction. If the height of the cartridge 33 in the Z-axis direction is H, the position of each contact portion 131 in the Z-axis direction is higher than the height of H / 4 and lower than the height of 3H / 4. The engaging portion 119 is located between the first array 133 and the second array 135 in the mounting direction when mounting the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 (same as the Z-axis direction in the present embodiment). .

  As shown in FIG. 22, two engaging portions 141 are provided on the fourth wall 104 of the first case 82. The two engaging portions 141 are provided on the opposite side of the fourth wall 104 from the concave portion 99 side, that is, on the outer side of the concave portion 99. The two engaging portions 141 protrude from the fourth wall 104 toward the side opposite to the concave portion 99 side, that is, from the fourth wall 104 toward the Y axis positive direction side. The two engaging portions 141 can also be expressed as protruding from the fourth wall 104 toward the outside of the concave portion 99.

  These two engaging portions 141 are fitted into the two engaging holes 53BK (FIG. 5) of the holder 31 in a state where the cartridge 33BK is mounted on the holder 31. When the engaging portion 141 is engaged with the engaging hole 53BK, the position of the cartridge 33BK in the Z-axis direction with respect to the holder 31 is fixed. As shown in FIG. 23, the engaging portion 141 and the engaging portion 119 are provided on opposite sides of the concave portion 99 in the Y-axis direction. In the mounting direction when mounting the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 (same as the Z-axis direction in the present embodiment), the engaging portion 141 and the engaging portion 119 are provided at substantially the same height. That is, the engaging portion 119 and the engaging portion 141 are provided at substantially the same position in the mounting direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the cartridge 33 has a contact portion 142 on the surface 101 </ b> A of the first wall 101. The contact portion 142 is provided as a protruding portion that protrudes from the surface 101A toward the side opposite to the concave portion 99 side, that is, toward the Z-axis negative direction. In the Z-axis direction, the protruding amount of the contact portion 142 from the surface 101 </ b> A is closer to the first wall 101 side than the sixth wall 106.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the filter 91 is accommodated in the recess 99 of the first case 82. The filter 91 has a plate shape. The filter 91 is provided at a position overlapping the supply hole 109 and is placed on the bottom 108 of the recess 99. The filter 91 covers the supply hole 109 from the inside of the recess 99. The first wall 101 is provided with a plurality of convex portions 145 that are convex from the bottom portion 108 toward the positive Z-axis direction. The position of the filter 91 in the Y-axis direction is regulated by the plurality of convex portions 145. Further, the position of the filter 91 in the X-axis direction is regulated by the second wall 102 and the third wall 103. The filter 91 has a property of absorbing ink and holding the absorbed ink. In addition, as a material of the filter 91, felt, a nonwoven fabric, etc. can be employ | adopted, for example. The filter 91 may be configured to cover the supply hole 109 from the outside of the first case 82 or may be configured to be fitted into the supply hole 109 to close the supply hole 109.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the holding member 93 is accommodated in the recess 99 of the first case 82. The holding member 93 includes a first holding member 96, a second holding member 97, and a third holding member 98. The first holding member 96 is provided in a region overlapping the first wall 101. The first holding member 96 is provided at a position overlapping the supply hole 109. The first holding member 96 covers the filter 91 from the side opposite to the first wall 101 side of the filter 91. Therefore, the first holding member 96 covers the supply hole 109 from the side opposite to the first wall 101 side of the filter 91. That is, the first holding member 96 covers the supply hole 109 from the concave 99 side through the filter 91. FIG. 25 shows a cross section when the cartridge 33BK is cut along the YZ plane passing through the supply hole 109.

  The second holding member 97 is provided on the Y axis negative direction side of the first holding member 96, that is, on the seventh wall 107 side of the first holding member 96. The second holding member 97 is located between the first holding member 96 and the seventh wall 107. The second holding member 97 is provided in a region overlapping the sixth wall 106. Here, in the present embodiment, the sixth wall 106 protrudes from the first wall 101 in the negative Z-axis direction, that is, from the first wall 101 to the opposite side to the concave portion 99 side. In the cartridge 33, a region where the sixth wall 106 protrudes in the negative Z-axis direction from the first wall 101 is referred to as a protruding portion 151. The protruding portion 151 extends over the width of the first case 82 in the X-axis direction. The bottom portion 108 in the protruding portion 151 protrudes more in the Z-axis negative direction side than the bottom portion 108 in the first wall 101. The second holding member 97 extends into the protruding portion 151. That is, the second holding member 97 is placed on the bottom 108 of the sixth wall 106.

  25, the cartridge 33 includes the fifth wall 105 and the seventh wall 107, and the side from the fifth wall 105 to the seventh wall 107 in the Y-axis direction is defined as a first side portion 147. . In the cartridge 33, the fourth wall 104 side of the supply hole 109 in the Y-axis direction is defined as a second side portion 148. The protruding portion 151 is included in the first side portion 147. For this reason, the sixth wall 106 that is the end portion of the first side portion 147 in the Z-axis direction is closer to the Z-axis direction than the surface 101A of the first wall 101 that is the end portion of the second side portion 148 in the Z-axis direction. Located below. The electrode 111 is provided on the first side portion 147 that projects downward from the lower end portion of the second side portion 148. Thereby, it is easy to reduce the thickness of the cartridge 33 in the second side portion 148 while securing a region for arranging the electrode 111. In the present embodiment, since the lever 115 is provided on the first side portion 147, it is easy to secure an area in which the lever 115 is disposed. Note that the surface 101A corresponds to the first surface.

  The third holding member 98 is provided on the Y axis positive direction side from the first holding member 96, that is, on the fourth wall 104 side from the first holding member 96. The third holding member 98 is provided at a position facing the second holding member 97 through the first holding member 96. The third holding member 98 is located between the first holding member 96 and the fourth wall 104. The third holding member 98 is provided in a region overlapping the first wall 101 on the Y axis positive direction side with respect to the first holding member 96. That is, the first holding member 96 is located between the second holding member 97 and the third holding member 98. For this reason, the 2nd holding member 97, the 1st holding member 96, and the 3rd holding member 98 are located in a line along the Y-axis direction. The second holding member 97 and the first holding member 96 are in contact with each other. Accordingly, an ink flow path is ensured between the second holding member 97 and the first holding member 96, so that the ink easily flows from the second holding member 97 to the first holding member 96. Further, the first holding member 96 and the third holding member 98 are in contact with each other. Accordingly, an ink flow path is ensured between the third holding member 98 and the first holding member 96, so that the ink easily flows from the third holding member 98 to the first holding member 96.

As the material of the holding member 93, for example, felt or nonwoven fabric can be employed. In this embodiment, a nonwoven fabric is adopted as the material of the holding member 93. In the first holding member 96, a nonwoven fabric having a fiber diameter of 4 denier and a density of 0.11 g / cm ³ is employed. In the second holding member 97, a nonwoven fabric having a fiber diameter of 4 denier and a density of 0.055 g / cm ³ is employed. In the third holding member 98, a nonwoven fabric having a fiber diameter of 4 denier and a density of 0.055 g / cm ³ is employed.

In this embodiment, the density of the 1st holding member 96 and the density of the 2nd holding member 97 have the relationship of following (1) Formula.
Density of first holding member 96> Density of second holding member 97 (1)
Moreover, the density of the 2nd holding member 97 and the density of the 3rd holding member 98 have the relationship of following (2) Formula.
Density of second holding member 97 = density of third holding member 98 (2)
For this reason, the density of the 1st holding member 96 and the density of the 3rd holding member 98 have the relationship of following (3) Formula.
Density of first holding member 96> Density of third holding member 98 (3)

  Due to the relationship of the above expression (1), even if the protruding portion 151 is located vertically below the surface 101A, the ink in the protruding portion 151 is supplied through the second holding member 97 and the first holding member 96. Easy to guide to 109. In addition, due to the relationship of the above expression (3), the ink positioned on the second side portion 148 side with respect to the supply hole 109 can be easily guided to the supply hole 109 via the third holding member 98 and the first holding member 96.

  In this embodiment, the 1st holding member 96 and the 3rd holding member 98 are formed in the state mutually joined by integral molding. Each of the first holding member 96 to the third holding member 98 can be formed by drawing a bundle of fibers to be a nonwoven fabric material with a mold. In the present embodiment, the first holding member 96 and the third holding member 98 are connected to each other by performing the pultrusion molding of the third holding member 98 following the pultrusion molding of the first holding member 96. Is done. At this time, in the pultrusion molding of the third holding member 98, the density of the fiber bundle as the material is made lower than the density of the fiber bundle in the molding of the first holding member 96, whereby the relationship of the above formula (3) is satisfied. Can be realized.

  In the present embodiment, since the first holding member 96 and the third holding member 98 are formed by integral molding, a gap is hardly generated between the first holding member 96 and the third holding member 98. Accordingly, the ink flow path from the first holding member 96 to the third holding member 98 is not easily interrupted. For this reason, it is easier to guide the ink located on the second side portion 148 side than the supply hole 109 to the supply hole 109 via the third holding member 98 and the first holding member 96.

In the present embodiment, the volume of the first holding member 96 and the volume of the second holding member 97 have the relationship of the following formula (4).
Volume of first holding member 96 <Volume of second holding member 97 (4)
In the present embodiment, the capacity of the ink held by the first holding member 96 and the capacity of the ink held by the second holding member 97 in a state where the ink is accommodated in the recess 99 are expressed by the following formula (5). Have the relationship.
Ink capacity of first holding member 96> Ink capacity of second holding member 97 (5)
Due to the relationship of the above formula (5), the ink positioned closer to the first side portion 147 than the supply hole 109 can be easily guided to the supply hole 109 via the second holding member 97 and the first holding member 96.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, the circuit board 64 straddles the position of the surface 101A of the first wall 101 opposite to the concave portion 99 side in the Z-axis direction. That is, the circuit board 64 extends from above the surface 101A to below the surface 101A in the Z-axis direction. For this reason, when viewed from the electrode region 123 side with the surface 101A opposite to the concave portion 99 side of the first wall 101 facing vertically downward, the circuit board 64 has a surface 101A from above the surface 101A. Extends down. Thereby, a region extending below the surface 101 </ b> A can be used as at least a part of the electrode region 123. Thereby, the area can be effectively used.

  In the present embodiment, the protruding portion 151 extends over a region straddling the electrode region 123 in the X-axis direction. For this reason, for example, even if the ink travels from the supply hole 109 toward the electrode 111 toward the first wall 101, it is easy to avoid the ink reaching the electrode 111 due to the protruding portion 151. In the present embodiment, the protruding portion 151 extends over the width of the first case 82 in the X-axis direction. For this reason, it is easy to avoid the ink from the supply hole 109 over the width of the cartridge 33 in the X-axis direction.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the second case 83 covers the concave portion 99 from the Z axis positive direction side with respect to the holding member 93, that is, from the side opposite to the bottom portion 108 side with respect to the holding member 93. The recess 99 is closed by the second case 83. The second case 83 is provided with an air communication hole 153 that passes between the inside of the recess 99 and the outside of the case 81. A sheet member 95 is provided on the Z-axis positive direction side of the second case 83, that is, on the side opposite to the concave portion 99 side of the second case 83. The air communication hole 153 is closed by the sheet member 95.

  As shown in FIG. 26, a communication path 155 is provided on the opposite side of the second case 83 from the concave portion 99 side. The communication path 155 is configured as a groove provided in the second case 83. The groove as the communication path 155 has a meandering portion 157. The groove as the communication path 155 starts from the atmosphere communication hole 153 and then meanders at the meandering portion 157 and then reaches the end portion 159. The end 159 reaches the side wall of the second case 83, and is configured as an opening that opens outward on the side wall. A communication passage 155 communicates between the opening as the end portion 159 and the atmosphere communication hole 153. As shown in FIG. 27, the air communication hole 153 and the communication path 155 are closed from the Z-axis positive direction side by the sheet member 95 except for the opening as the end 159. With the above-described configuration, the inside of the concave portion 99 of the cartridge 33BK is opened to the atmosphere via the communication path 155 and the atmosphere communication hole 153.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the cartridge 33BK has one contact portion 142 on the surface 101A. The contact portion 142 is located between the supply hole 109 and the lever 115 when the surface 101A is viewed in plan. Further, the contact portion 142 is located between the supply hole 109 and the seventh wall 107. The size of the contact portion 142 is smaller than the supply hole 109. Further, the abutting portion 142 is located on a line L <b> 1 that connects one engaging portion 141 </ b> A of the two engaging portions 141 and the lever 115. The supply hole 109 is also located on the line L1. For this reason, the contact part 142 can be regarded as being located on a line L1 connecting the engaging part 141A and the supply hole 109. Further, the contact portion 142 can be regarded as being located on a line L1 connecting the supply hole 109 and the lever 115.

  Of the two engaging portions 141, the engaging portion 141A is located closer to the second wall 102 than the other engaging portion 141B in the X-axis direction. The engaging portion 141B is located closer to the third wall 103 than the engaging portion 141A in the X-axis direction. The contact portion 142 is located on a line L2 connecting the engaging portion 141B and the circuit board 64. The supply hole 109 is also located on the line L2. For this reason, the contact part 142 can also be regarded as being located on the line L2 connecting the engaging part 141B and the supply hole 109. Furthermore, the contact portion 142 can be regarded as being located on a line L2 connecting the supply hole 109 and the circuit board 64.

  Here, the filter 91 in the supply hole 109 is pushed up in the positive Z-axis direction from the introduction portion 47 of the holder 31. Therefore, it can be said that a force acts on the filter 91 of the supply hole 109 in the direction opposite to the introduction portion 47 side of the filter 91 (positive Z-axis direction). On the other hand, the engaging portion 119 of the lever 115 engages with the holder 31 so that the cartridge 33 does not come off from the holder 31 in the positive Z-axis direction, that is, does not come off in the direction of the force acting on the filter 91. Therefore, it can be said that a force acts on the lever 115 in a direction opposite to the direction of the force acting on the filter 91 (negative Z-axis direction). Since the contact portion 142 of the cartridge 33 is pushed up from the holder 31 in the positive Z-axis direction, it can be said that a force acts on the contact portion 142 in the positive Z-axis direction. The two engaging portions 141 engage with the holder 31 so that the cartridge 33 does not come off from the holder 31 in the positive Z-axis direction. Therefore, it can be said that a force acts on the two engaging portions 141 in the negative Z-axis direction.

  Here, consider a case where the contact portion 142 is located between the supply hole 109 and the engagement portion 141A. At this time, if the force in the negative Z-axis direction acting on the lever 115 is large, the force in the positive Z-axis direction acting on the filter 91 of the supply hole 109 becomes large, and the pushing amount between the introducing portion 47 and the filter 91 becomes large. There is a concern. Therefore, by providing the contact portion 142 between the supply hole 109 and the lever 115, the negative Z-axis direction force acting on the lever 115 is applied to the positive Z-axis direction force acting on the filter 91 of the supply hole 109. The impact can be mitigated.

  By providing the contact portion 142 on the line L1 connecting the supply hole 109 and the lever 115, the negative Z-axis direction force acting on the lever 115 acts on the filter 91 of the supply hole 109 in the positive Z-axis direction. The influence on the power of the can be mitigated more accurately.

  Further, consider a case where the contact portion 142 is not located on the line L1 connecting the engaging portion 141A and the lever 115. At this time, a rotational force is applied to the cartridge 33 around the line L1, and the cartridge 33 is easily inclined to the side where the contact portion 142 is not present. And there exists a concern that the force of the positive Z-axis direction which acts on the filter 91 of the supply hole 109 may become large. Therefore, the inclination of the cartridge 33 can be suppressed by arranging the contact portion 142 on the line L1.

  Further, consider a case where the supply hole 109 is not located on the line L1 connecting the engaging portion 141A and the contact portion 142. At this time, a rotational force is applied to the cartridge 33 around the line L1, and the cartridge 33 is easily inclined to the side without the supply hole 109. And there exists a concern that the force of the positive Z-axis direction which acts on the filter 91 of the supply hole 109 may become small. Therefore, the inclination of the cartridge 33 can be suppressed by arranging the contact portion 142 on the line L1.

  The cartridge 33CL will be described. The cartridge 33CL includes the same configuration as the cartridge 33BK. In the following description of the cartridge 33CL, the same components as those of the cartridge 33BK are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The cartridge 33CL has a case 161 as shown in FIG. Further, the cartridge 33CL has one circuit board 64. The case 161 constitutes the outer shell of the cartridge 33CL. Case 161 includes a first case 162 and a second case 163. In the present embodiment, the first case 162 and the second case 163 constitute an outer shell of the cartridge 33CL. The first case 162 is provided with one lever 115. Further, as shown in FIG. 30, the cartridge 33CL includes three filters 91, three holding members 93, and a sheet member 165. The first case 162 has a container shape and includes a recess 167, a recess 168, and a recess 169.

  The three filters 91 are accommodated in the recesses 167, 168, and 169, respectively. The three holding members 93 are also housed in the recesses 167, 168, and 169, respectively. The second case 163 closes the concave portion 167, the concave portion 168, and the concave portion 169 from the positive direction of the Z axis in a state where the filter 91 and the holding member 93 are accommodated in the concave portion 167, the concave portion 168, and the concave portion 169, respectively. Yes. In the cartridge 33CL, the ink is accommodated in each of the recess 167, the recess 168, and the recess 169. For this reason, the recessed part 167, the recessed part 168, and the recessed part 169 are each an accommodating part which accommodates ink.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the first case 162 includes a first wall 101, a second wall 102, a third wall 103, a fourth wall 104, a fifth wall 105, a sixth wall 106, 7 walls 107. Since the first wall 101 to the seventh wall 107 are respectively the same as the first wall 101 to the seventh wall 107 in the cartridge 33BK, detailed description thereof is omitted. The first case 162 is provided with three supply holes 109. The three supply holes 109 are provided in the recess 167, the recess 168, and the recess 169, respectively. The first case 162 includes a partition wall 171 and a partition wall 173. The partition wall 171 and the partition wall 173 protrude from the first wall 101 toward the Z-axis positive direction, that is, from the first wall 101 toward the second case 163 (FIG. 30).

  The partition wall 171 faces the second wall 102 with a gap from the second wall 102 in the X-axis direction. In the Y-axis direction, the partition wall 173 is located between the partition wall 171 and the third wall 103. The partition wall 173 faces the third wall 103 with a gap in the X-axis direction from the third wall 103. Further, the partition wall 171 and the partition wall 173 are opposed to each other with a gap in the X-axis direction. The partition wall 171 and the partition wall 173 intersect with the fourth wall 104, the fifth wall 105, the sixth wall 106, and the seventh wall 107, respectively. Each of the partition wall 171 and the partition wall 173 extends from the fourth wall 104 to the seventh wall 107 along the Y-axis direction.

  The partition wall 171 and the partition wall 173 partition the recess 167, the recess 168, and the recess 169 from each other. For this reason, the recessed part 167, the recessed part 168, and the recessed part 169 are each comprised so that ink can be accommodated independently. As a result, different types of ink can be stored in each of the recess 167, the recess 168, and the recess 169. In the present embodiment, three types of inks of yellow, magenta, and cyan having different colors are accommodated in the recess 167, the recess 168, and the recess 169, respectively.

  Also in the cartridge 33CL, as shown in FIG. 32, the circuit board 64 and the lever 115 are provided on the side opposite to the fourth wall 104 side of the seventh wall 107, that is, outside the recesses 167 to 169. . In the cartridge 33CL, the lever 115 is located on the X-axis negative direction side of the circuit board 64. That is, in the cartridge 33CL, the arrangement order of the circuit board 64 and the lever 115 in the X-axis direction is opposite to that of the cartridge 33BK. Also in the cartridge 33CL, the plurality of electrodes 111 of the circuit board 64 are inclined with respect to the Z-axis direction, respectively, similarly to the cartridge 33BK. Further, as shown in FIG. 33, the seventh wall 107 is provided with a substrate installation portion 113 outside the recesses 167 to 169. Since the substrate placement unit 113 in the cartridge 33CL has the same configuration as the substrate placement unit 113 in the cartridge 33BK, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the cartridge 33CL, as shown in FIG. 34, the width of the main body of the lever 115 including the engaging portion 119 and the coupling portion 121 and the width of the gripping portion 117 are set to the same size in the X-axis direction. . Further, in the cartridge 33CL, the lever 115 including the grip portion 117 is accommodated in an area overlapping the case 161 in the X-axis direction. In the cartridge 33CL, a configuration in which the width of the gripping portion 117 is wider than the width of the engaging portion 119 in the X-axis direction (the same configuration as the cartridge 33BK) can be adopted. Further, in the cartridge 33CL, a configuration in which the grip portion 117 protrudes from the case 161 in the X-axis direction (same configuration as the cartridge 33BK) can be employed.

  The engaging portion 119 of the lever 115 in the cartridge 33CL is located within the range of the electrode region 123 in the Z-axis direction. From another viewpoint, the engaging portion 119 is located within the range of the electrode region 123 in the mounting direction when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. Also in the cartridge 33CL, like the cartridge 33BK, all the contact portions 131 are located within a range from ¼ to ¾ of the height of the cartridge 33 in the Z-axis direction. Also in the cartridge 33CL, the engaging portion 119 is located between the first array 133 and the second array 135 in the mounting direction when mounting the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 (same as the Z-axis direction in the present embodiment). Is located.

  As shown in FIG. 35, two engaging portions 141 are provided on the fourth wall 104 of the first case 162. The two engaging portions 141 are provided on the opposite side of the fourth wall 104 from the concave portions 167 to 169 side, that is, outside the concave portions 167 to 169. The two engaging portions 141 protrude from the fourth wall 104 toward the side opposite to the concave portions 167 to 169 side, that is, from the fourth wall 104 toward the Y axis positive direction side. The two engaging portions 141 can also be expressed as protruding from the fourth wall 104 toward the outside of the recesses 167 to 169.

  These two engaging portions 141 are fitted into the two engaging holes 53CL (FIG. 5) of the holder 31 in a state where the cartridge 33CL is mounted on the holder 31. When the engaging portion 141 is engaged with the engaging hole 53CL, the position of the cartridge 33CL with respect to the holder 31 in the Z-axis direction is fixed. As shown in FIG. 36, the engaging portion 141 and the engaging portion 119 are provided on opposite sides of the concave portion 167 (the concave portion 168 and the concave portion 169) with respect to the Y-axis direction. In the mounting direction when mounting the cartridge 33CL on the holder 31 (same as the Z-axis direction in the present embodiment), the engaging portion 141 and the engaging portion 119 are provided at substantially the same height. Also in the cartridge 33CL, as shown in FIG. 36, a contact portion 142 is provided on the surface 101A of the first wall 101 as in the cartridge 33BK.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the cartridge 33CL has two contact portions 142. In the cartridge 33CL, both of the two contact portions 142 are separated from the line L3 and the line L4, respectively. The line L3 is a line connecting the engaging portion 141A and the circuit board 64. A line L4 is a line connecting the engaging portion 141B and the lever 115. Furthermore, both of the two contact portions 142 are located outside a region sandwiched between the lines L5 and L6. A line L5 is a line connecting the engaging portion 141A and the lever 115. The line L6 is a line connecting the engaging portion 141B and the circuit board 64. In these points, the cartridge 33CL is different from the cartridge 33BK.

  The filter 91 and the holding member 93 in the cartridge 33CL are the same as the filter 91 and the holding member 93 in the cartridge 33BK in terms of material, function, arrangement state, and the like, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. Further, the holding member 93 of the cartridge 33CL also satisfies the relationships of the above-described formulas (1) to (5).

  As shown in FIG. 38, the second case 163 has a size that covers the recesses 167 to 169 when the XY plane is viewed in plan. For this reason, the second case 163 covers the concave portions 167 to 169 from the Z axis positive direction side from the concave portions 167 to 169, that is, from the side opposite to the bottom portion 108 side from the holding member 93. The recesses 167 to 169 are closed by the second case 163. The second case 163 is provided with an air communication hole 153 and a communication path 155 corresponding to each of the recesses 167 to 169. That is, the second case 163 is provided with three atmospheric communication holes 153 and three communication paths 155.

  The air communication hole 153 and the communication path 155 connected to the air communication hole 153 are provided corresponding to the recesses 167 to 169, respectively. That is, one set of the air communication hole 153 and the communication path 155 is provided corresponding to the recess 167. Similarly, a pair of atmospheric communication holes 153 and communication paths 155 are provided corresponding to the recesses 168. A pair of atmospheric communication holes 153 and communication paths 155 are provided corresponding to the recesses 169. Since the atmosphere communication hole 153 and the communication path 155 in the cartridge 33CL have the same configuration as the atmosphere communication hole 153 and the communication path 155 in the cartridge 33BK, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The sheet member 165 is provided on the opposite side of the second case 163 to the first case 162 side, that is, on the Z-axis positive direction side of the second case 163. The three atmosphere communication holes 153 and the three communication passages 155 are blocked from the Z axis positive direction side by the sheet member 165 except for an opening as the end 159. With the above configuration, the inside of each of the recesses 167 to 169 of the cartridge 33CL is opened to the atmosphere via the communication path 155 and the atmosphere communication hole 153. With the above configuration, the same effect as the cartridge 33BK can be obtained in the cartridge 33CL. Further, in the cartridge 33CL, a plurality of different types of ink can be accommodated in one first case 162, so the cartridge 33 can be easily downsized.

  A method (mounting method) for mounting the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 will be described. In this embodiment, the mounting method of the cartridge 33BK and the mounting method of the cartridge 33CL are the same. For this reason, in the following, it will be described as a mounting method of the cartridge 33. In the mounting method in the present embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. 39, the cartridge 33 is inserted into the holder 31 in a state where the cartridge 33 is inclined with respect to the holder 31. At this time, the first wall 101 of the cartridge 33 is inclined with respect to the bottom 45 of the holder 31. At this time, the first wall 101 is inclined toward the bottom 45 as it approaches the fourth wall 104 side from the seventh wall 107 side. Then, with the cartridge 33 tilted with respect to the holder 31, the engaging portion 141 is inserted into the engaging hole 53 while bringing the cartridge 33 close to the bottom portion 45. 39 shows a state in which the engaging portion 119 of the cartridge 33 is positioned on the Z axis positive direction side with respect to the engaged portion 61 of the holder 31. FIG.

  Next, from the state shown in FIG. 39, with the engaging portion 141 inserted into the engaging hole 53 as a rotation fulcrum, the lever 115 is moved closer to the bottom portion 45, that is, the seventh wall 107 side is placed on the holder 31. The cartridge 33 is rotated (turned) so as to be pushed into the recess 43. Then, as shown in FIG. 40, the guide portion 115 </ b> A of the lever 115 is guided by the engaged portion 61. At this time, the lever 115 bends in a direction approaching the seventh wall 107. Accordingly, the cartridge 33 is urged toward the Y axis positive direction side by the reaction force from the lever 115. When the cartridge 33 is rotated using the engaging portion 141 as a rotation fulcrum, the cartridge 33 is displaced in the Z-axis direction (mounting direction). When the cartridge 33 is displaced in the Z-axis direction, the bank portion 73 of the introduction portion 47 (introduction portion 49) is fitted into the supply hole 109 toward the inside of the cartridge 33. Note that FIG. 40 shows a state where the filter 91 is distorted in the positive direction of the Z axis by the bank portion 73 fitted into the supply hole 109 toward the inside of the cartridge 33.

  In the state shown in FIG. 40, when the cartridge 33 is further rotated in a direction in which the seventh wall 107 of the cartridge 33 is brought closer to the bottom 45, the engaging portion 119 is further pushed in the negative direction of the Z axis. Then, as shown in FIG. 41, the lever 115 is further bent toward the seventh wall 107. At this time, the bank portion 73 is further fitted into the supply hole 109 toward the inside of the cartridge 33.

  In the state shown in FIG. 41, when the cartridge 33 is further rotated in a direction in which the seventh wall 107 of the cartridge 33 is brought closer to the bottom 45, the engaging portion 119 is further pushed into the Z-axis negative direction side. Then, when the engaging portion 119 is displaced to the Z-axis negative direction side with respect to the engaged portion 61, the deflection of the lever 115 is reduced as shown in FIG. 42, and the engaging portion 119 is engaged with the engaged portion 61. Match. When the engaging portion 119 engages with the engaged portion 61, the mounting of the cartridge 33 on the holder 31 is completed. When the engaging portion 119 is engaged with the engaged portion 61, the position of the cartridge 33 in the Z-axis direction is restricted.

  Further, when the engaging portion 119 is engaged with the engaged portion 61, as shown in FIG. 42, it is urged toward the Y axis positive direction side by the reaction force F1 from the lever 115 due to the deflection of the lever 115. . Thereby, the fixing force of the cartridge 33 with respect to the holder 31 is increased. Further, in the present embodiment, the engaging portion 119 and the engaging portion 141 are provided on the opposite sides via the concave portion 99 (the concave portion 167, the concave portion 168, and the concave portion 169). Thereby, the position in the Z-axis direction on the opposite side can be regulated via the recess 99 (the recess 167, the recess 168, and the recess 169). For this reason, it is easy to regulate the swing in the direction connecting the engaging portion 119 and the engaging portion 141, that is, the swing in the R3 direction in FIG. As a result, an error in the position of the contact portion 131 with respect to the terminal 67 can be reduced.

  When the mounting of the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 is completed, the packing 77 contacts the surface 101A of the cartridge 33. At this time, the packing 77 contacts the surface 101A in a bent state. The packing 77 contacts the surface 101A in a state of surrounding the supply hole 109 from the outside of the supply hole 109. Thereby, when the ink is supplied from the cartridge 33 to the flow path 71, the ink spilled outside the area surrounded by the bank 73 is blocked by the packing 77. Thereby, it is easy to avoid leakage of ink in the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 in a state where the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. When the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31, the surface 101 A receives the reaction force F 0 from the packing 77. The reaction force F0 from the packing 77 is along the Z-axis direction and goes toward the Z-axis positive direction. And the reaction force which goes to the Z-axis negative direction side which opposes reaction force F0 acts on the engaging part 119 and the engaging part 141, respectively. By the action of these forces, the fixing force of the cartridge 33 with respect to the holder 31 is further increased.

  In a state where the engaging portion 119 of the cartridge 33 is located on the Z axis positive direction side with respect to the engaged portion 61 of the holder 31 (state shown in FIG. 39), as shown in FIG. The 64 electrodes 111 are separated from the terminal 67 of the contact mechanism 63. The rotation position of the cartridge 33 with respect to the holder 31 shown in FIG. 43 corresponds to the rotation position of the cartridge 33 with respect to the holder 31 shown in FIG. When the cartridge 33 is rotated from the state shown in FIG. 39 with the engaging portion 141 as a fulcrum to change to the state shown in FIG. 40, the electrode 111 of the circuit board 64 is connected to the terminal of the contact mechanism 63 as shown in FIG. 67 is contacted. At this time, the terminal 67 is in contact with the electrode 111 on the positive side of the Z axis with respect to the contact portion 131 (FIG. 20). The rotation position of the cartridge 33 with respect to the holder 31 shown in FIG. 44 corresponds to the rotation position of the cartridge 33 with respect to the holder 31 shown in FIG.

  When the cartridge 33 is rotated from the state shown in FIG. 40 with the engaging portion 141 as a fulcrum to change to the state shown in FIG. 41, the terminal 67 bends by the force from the electrode 111 as shown in FIG. At this time, the terminal 67 is closer to the contact portion 131 (FIG. 20) than the state shown in FIG. That is, in the process of changing from the state shown in FIG. 44 to the state shown in FIG. 45, the terminal 67 bends while being rubbed against the electrode 111. The rotation position of the cartridge 33 with respect to the holder 31 shown in FIG. 45 corresponds to the rotation position of the cartridge 33 with respect to the holder 31 shown in FIG.

  From the state shown in FIG. 41, when the cartridge 33 is rotated with the engaging portion 141 as a fulcrum to change to the state shown in FIG. 42, the terminal 67 is further bent by the force from the electrode 111 as shown in FIG. The rotation position of the cartridge 33 with respect to the holder 31 shown in FIG. 46 corresponds to the rotation position (mounting completion position) of the cartridge 33 with respect to the holder 31 shown in FIG.

  When the mounting of the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 is completed, the terminal 67 reaches the contact portion 131 (FIG. 20). In the process of changing from the state shown in FIG. 45 to the state shown in FIG. 46, the terminal 67 bends while being rubbed against the electrode 111. That is, the terminal 67 bends while being rubbed against the electrode 111 until the mounting of the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 is completed after the electrode 111 contacts the terminal 67. When the mounting of the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 is completed, the electrical connection between the plurality of electrodes 111 and the plurality of terminals 67 is maintained. Accordingly, various information can be exchanged between the electric circuit provided on the circuit board 64 of the cartridge 33 and the control circuit of the printer 1.

  From the time when the electrode 111 contacts the terminal 67 to the time when the mounting of the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 is completed, the locus of contact of the terminal 67 with the electrode 111 is defined as a friction region 177 as shown in FIG. . The friction region 177 is a region rubbed by the terminal 67 along the inclination direction K (FIG. 21) when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. In the present embodiment, in the mounting direction (Z-axis direction), the positions of the engaging portions 119 with respect to the plurality of electrodes 111 are, as shown in FIG. 47, the plurality of friction regions 177 in the first array 133 and the second position. Within a range 179 of the plurality of friction regions 177 in the array 135.

  When the mounting of the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 is completed, a reaction force F1 from the lever 115 acts on the cartridge 33 as shown in FIG. The reaction force F1 is a force directed in the positive direction of the Y axis. When the mounting of the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 is completed, a reaction force F2 from the terminal 67 acts on the circuit board 64 as shown in FIG. The reaction force F2 is expressed as a resultant force of a component force F2Y that is a component in the Y-axis positive direction and a component force F2Z that is a component in the Z-axis positive direction. As described above, in the present embodiment, the engaging portion 119 is located between the first array 133 and the second array 135 in the mounting direction (FIG. 20). Thereby, in the Z-axis direction, the position where the reaction force F1 from the lever 115 acts and the position where the component force F2Y acts can be brought closer to each other.

  If the position of the engaging portion 119 in the mounting direction is outside the range between the first array 133 and the second array 135, the position where the reaction force F1 acts and the component force F2Y act in the Z-axis direction. Move away from each other. When the position at which the reaction force F1 acts and the position at which the component force F2Y acts away from each other in the Z-axis direction, the engaging portion 141 is engaged with the cartridge 33 due to the difference between the strength of the reaction force F1 and the strength of the component force F2Y. Moment with fulcrum as a fulcrum is likely to occur. This moment tends to induce the swing of the cartridge 33 in the R4 direction shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the position where the reaction force F1 from the lever 115 acts and the position where the component force F2Y acts can be brought closer to each other in the Z-axis direction. Easy to suppress. Thereby, the error of the position of the contact part 131 with respect to the terminal 67 can be made small. Further, since the engaging portion 119 is located between the first array 133 and the second array 135 in the mounting direction, the distance between the plurality of contact portions 131 and the engaging portion 119 can be shortened. it can. For this reason, the error of the position of the contact part 131 with respect to the terminal 67 can be made small. Thereby, it is easy to ensure the reliability of the electrical connection between the terminal 67 and the electrode 111. In addition, since the positions of the engaging portions 119 with respect to the plurality of electrodes 111 are within the first array 133 and the second array 135 in the mounting direction, between the plurality of contact portions 131 and the engaging portions 119. Can be shortened. For this reason, it is easy to miniaturize the cartridge 33 in the mounting direction. As a result, according to the present embodiment, it is easy to reduce the thickness of the cartridge 33 in the mounting direction while ensuring the reliability of the electrical connection between the terminal 67 and the electrode 111.

  In the present embodiment, the engaging portion 141 and the engaging portion 119 are provided at substantially the same height (FIG. 23). As a result, the height of the position of the reaction force F <b> 1 acting on the cartridge 33 and the engaging portion 141 serving as the rotation fulcrum of the cartridge 33 can be made substantially the same. That is, in the cartridge 33, the height at which the reaction force F1 acts and the height of the rotation fulcrum are easily aligned with each other. If the height at which the reaction force F1 acts and the height of the rotation fulcrum are deviated from each other, a moment in the R4 direction in FIG. 46 is likely to occur. This moment tends to induce the swing of the cartridge 33 in the R4 direction. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the height at which the reaction force F1 acts and the height of the rotation fulcrum are substantially the same, generation of moments can be easily suppressed. Thereby, it is easy to suppress the swing of the cartridge 33. As a result, an error in the position of the contact portion 131 with respect to the terminal 67 can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, all the contact portions 131 are located within a range from ¼ to ¾ of the height of the cartridge 33 in the Z-axis direction (FIG. 20). Thereby, since the plurality of contact portions 131 are located closer to the center of the height of the cartridge 33 in the Z-axis direction, it is easy to suppress the generation of moment in the R4 direction in FIG. Thereby, it is easy to suppress the swing of the cartridge 33. As a result, an error in the position of the contact portion 131 with respect to the terminal 67 can be reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the contact portion 142 is provided at a position facing the contacted portion 311 in a state where the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. In other words, the abutted portion 311 is provided at a position facing the abutting portion 142 when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. In the present embodiment, the contact portion 142 and the contacted portion 311 are in contact with each other when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. FIG. 48 shows a state where the cartridge 33 and the holder 31 are separated from each other for easy understanding of the configuration.

  As described above, in the state where the cartridge 33 is mounted in the holder 31, the reaction force F0 from the packing 77 acts on the surface 101A as shown in FIG. Further, a reaction force F5 and a reaction force F6 are applied to the engagement portion 119 and the engagement portion 141, respectively. The magnitude of the resultant force of the reaction force F5 and the reaction force F6 is equal to the magnitude of the reaction force F0. At this time, the reaction force corresponding to each of the reaction force F0, the reaction force F5, and the reaction force F6 acts on the holder 31. That is, when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31, the cartridge 33 receives a force from the holder 31 and the holder 31 receives a force from the cartridge 33. The holder 31 that receives the force from the cartridge 33 is easily bent in the R5 direction in the drawing with the packing 77 as a fulcrum. In FIG. 49, the cartridge 33 and the holder 31 are schematically shown for easy understanding of the configuration.

  In the present embodiment, the holder 31 includes a first unit 307 and a second unit 309 configured separately from each other. For this reason, when the holder 31 receives a force from the cartridge 33, the second unit 309 is easily bent in the R5 direction with the packing 77 as a fulcrum. When the holder 31 bends, the distance between the bank portion 73 and the engaged portion 61 in the Z-axis direction tends to vary. Thereby, the mounting position and mounting posture (mounting state) of the cartridge 33 with respect to the holder 31 tend to vary. For this reason, when the holder 31 bends, the pushing amount D1 of the bank portion 73 with respect to the filter 91 tends to vary. If the pushing amount D1 becomes larger or smaller, the connection state between the filter 91 and the filter 75 (FIG. 48) tends to become unstable, so that it is difficult for ink to be supplied to the flow path 71 of the introduction part 47 or the introduction part 49. May be.

  When this occurs, printing in the printer 1 is hindered or the remaining amount of ink remaining in the cartridge 33 without being consumed increases. Further, it is conceivable that the filter 75 is deformed when the pushing amount D1 is large. Thus, the deformation of the holder 31 due to the force received from the cartridge 33 is one of the factors that cause the push amount D1 to vary. In addition to this, a variation in the push-in amount D1 may be a variation in assembly accuracy between the first unit 307 and the second unit 309. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the variation in the push-in amount D1 is further increased by combining the variation in assembly accuracy between the first unit 307 and the second unit 309 and the deformation of the holder 31 due to the force received from the cartridge 33.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the abutting portion 142 and the abutted portion 62 are brought into contact with each other is employed with respect to the above problem. With this configuration, variation in the push amount D1 can be reduced. In the present embodiment, with respect to the first unit 307, as shown in FIG. 50, the end of the engagement hole 53 on the Z-axis positive direction side, and the end of the contacted portion 311 on the Z-axis positive direction side The design of managing the distance D2 along the Z-axis direction between the two with high accuracy is adopted. In addition, with respect to the cartridge 33, the design is such that the distance D3 along the Z-axis direction between the end of the engaging portion 141 on the positive side in the Z-axis and the top of the contact portion 142 is managed with high accuracy. It has been adopted.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 51, for example, even if the second unit 309 is deformed or displaced with respect to the first unit 307, the variation in the push-in amount D1 can be suppressed low. As a result, in this embodiment, the connection state between the filter 91 and the filter 75 (FIG. 48) can be easily stabilized, so that the ink in the cartridge 33 can be stably supplied to the printer 1. For this reason, the contact portion 142 and the contacted portion 311 have a function as a defining portion that defines the push-in amount D1. In FIG. 51, the cartridge 33 and the holder 31 are schematically illustrated for easy understanding of the configuration.

  In the present embodiment, the contact portion 142 is provided as a protruding portion that protrudes from the surface 101A in the negative Z-axis direction. However, the configuration of the contact portion 142 is not limited to this. As the contact portion 142, for example, a configuration that is the same surface as the surface 101A, that is, a configuration that does not protrude from the surface 101A may be employed. However, the accuracy of the distance D3 of the cartridge 33 can be easily managed by making the contact portion 142 a protruding portion that protrudes from the surface 101A. This is because it is easy to clarify the measurement position of the distance D3. In this respect, it is preferable that the contact portion 142 is a protrusion protruding from the surface 101A. In addition, it is preferable that the contact portion 142 is a projecting portion that protrudes from the surface 101 </ b> A from the viewpoint that the contact portion 142 and the contacted portion 311 can easily contact each other.

  In the present embodiment, the contacted portion 311 is provided as a protruding portion that protrudes from the bottom 45 toward the direction of the positive Z axis. However, the configuration of the abutted portion 311 is not limited to this. As the contacted portion 311, for example, a configuration that is the same surface as the bottom portion 45 of the first unit 307, that is, a configuration that does not protrude from the bottom portion 45 may be employed. However, the accuracy of the distance D2 of the first unit 307 can be easily managed by making the contacted portion 311 a protruding portion that protrudes from the bottom 45. This is because it is easy to clarify the measurement position of the distance D2. In this respect, it is preferable that the contacted portion 311 is a protruding portion that protrudes from the bottom portion 45. In addition, it is preferable that the contacted portion 311 is a protruding portion that protrudes from the bottom portion 45 from the viewpoint that the contact portion 142 and the contacted portion 311 can be easily brought into contact with each other.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, the contact portion 142 is provided outside the region surrounded by the packing 77. With the packing 77, it is possible to suppress the leakage of the ink in the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. For this reason, it is easy to avoid ink adhering to the contact part 142. For example, when ink adheres to the contact portion 142, a substance contained in the ink may solidify and adhere to the contact portion 142 as a solid substance. When this occurs, the accuracy of the distance D3 is reduced. As a result, the push-in amount D1 may vary. In contrast to this, in this embodiment, since it is easy to avoid the ink from adhering to the contact portion 142, the variation in the push-in amount D1 can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, the abutted portion 311 is provided outside the region surrounded by the packing 77. With the packing 77, it is possible to suppress the leakage of the ink in the cartridge 33 to the holder 31 when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31. For this reason, it is easy to avoid ink adhering to the contacted part 311. For example, when ink adheres to the abutted portion 311, the substance contained in the ink may solidify and adhere to the abutted portion 311 as a solid substance. When this occurs, the accuracy of the distance D2 is reduced. As a result, the push-in amount D1 may vary. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since it is easy to avoid that ink adheres to the contacted part 311, variation in the push-in amount D <b> 1 can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the position of the engaging portion 119 in the mounting direction (Z-axis direction) is within the range of the plurality of friction regions 177 in the first array 133 and the plurality of friction regions 177 in the second array 135 ( 47). In general, when the cartridge 33 is mounted on the holder 31, the terminal 67 moves by a predetermined distance while rubbing the surface of the electrode 111. Thereby, the dust etc. adhering to the surface of the electrode 111 can be removed. As a result, good contact with the electrode 111 can be ensured. Here, if the friction region 177 is too large, the terminal 67 may scrape off portions other than the electrode 111. There is also a risk that the dust generated thereby leads to poor contact. Therefore, it is important to dispose the engaging portion 119 so that no error occurs in the friction region 177 of the electrode 111. At this time, the closer the position where the engaging portion 119 engages with the engaged portion 61 is closer to the friction region 177, the more the error of the friction region 177 with respect to the position where the engaging portion 119 engages with the engaged portion 61. Can be reduced. Thereby, the precision of the range of the friction area | region 177 can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, a notch 181 is provided on the side wall 59 of the holder 31. The notch portion 181 is provided in a region overlapping the grip portion 117 of the lever 115 when the cartridge 33BK is mounted on the holder 31. The notch 181 makes it easy for the operator's fingers to reach the grip 117 of the lever 115. Thereby, the operativity of the lever 115 is improved. Further, the notch portion 181 makes it easy to avoid interference between the grip portion 117 and the holder 31. Furthermore, since the holding part 117 can be positioned in the notch part 181, the holder 31 can be easily reduced in size. That is, in this embodiment, the holder 31 can be easily downsized while maintaining the operability of the lever 115. As a result, the printer 1 can be easily downsized.

  In the present embodiment, the cartridge 33 has a configuration in which the supply hole 109 is provided in the first wall 101. However, the location where the supply hole 109 is provided is not limited to the first wall 101, and any of the second wall 102 to the seventh wall 107 can be adopted. In addition, the second case 83 and the second case 163 may be employed as a place where the supply hole 109 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the lever 115 having the engaging portion 119 is provided in the cartridge 33 and the engaged portion 61 is provided in the holder 31 is employed. However, the configuration of the lever 115 and the holder 31 is not limited to this. As a configuration of the lever 115 and the holder 31, a configuration in which the engaged portion 61 is provided in the cartridge 33 and the lever 115 having the engaging portion 119 is provided in the holder 31 may be employed.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the lever 115 is formed integrally with the first case 82 or the first case 162 is employed, but the configuration of the lever 115 is not limited to this. As a configuration of the lever 115, a configuration separate from the first case 82 and the first case 162 may be employed. In this case, the levers 115 can be integrated with each other by joining the first case 82 and the first case 162, joining them by caulking or fitting, or joining them with screws or the like. Moreover, as a material of the lever 115, various materials, such as synthetic resins, such as a plastic, and a metal, can be employ | adopted. In addition, the lever 115 may have a spring shape as long as the engaging portion 119 is engaged with or released from the engaged portion 61 by elastic deformation.

  In the present embodiment, the first unit 307 is an example of the first member, the second unit 309 is an example of the second member, the side wall 51 is an example of the first side wall, and the side wall 55 is the second side wall. It is an example. The engaging hole 53 is an example of a first engaged portion, the engaging portion 141 is an example of a first engaging portion, and the engaged portion 61 is an example of a second engaged portion, The engaging portion 119 is an example of a second engaging portion. Further, the packing 77 is an example of a seal member, and the filter 91 is an example of a porous member. Further, the surface 101A is an example of the first surface, the fourth wall 104 is an example of the second surface, and the seventh wall 107 is an example of the third surface. The engaging portion 141 is also an example of a protruding portion.

  A modified example of the cartridge 33 will be described. Note that, in each of the following modifications, the same reference numerals as those in the above embodiment are given to the same configurations as those in the above embodiment, and detailed description thereof is omitted. Each of the following modifications can be applied to both the cartridge 33BK and the cartridge 33CL. In the cartridge 33D of the first modification, as shown in FIG. 53, the protruding portion 151 is reduced from the protruding portion 151 (indicated by a two-dot chain line) of the cartridge 33. In the example shown in FIG. 53, the protruding portion 151 is reduced to a position equivalent to the thickness of the seventh wall 107. This cartridge 33D can provide the same effects as the cartridge 33.

  In the cartridge 33E of the second modification, as shown in FIG. 54, the case 81 and the case 161 constituting the outer shell are constituted by surfaces including curved surfaces. In the cartridge 33E, the same effect as that of the cartridge 33 can be obtained. In FIG. 54, a contour region 185 that is a contour region of the cartridge 33 is indicated by a two-dot chain line. As described above, various contour forms including a curved surface and a flat surface can be adopted as long as they are within the range of the contour region 185.

  In the cartridge 33F of Modification 3, the circuit board 64 is attached to the board installation portion 113 via a spring 187 as shown in FIG. In the cartridge 33G of Modification 4, as shown in FIG. 56, the substrate installation portion 113 is movable in the direction of the arrow in the drawing. The same effect as the cartridge 33 can be obtained in the cartridge 33F and the cartridge 33G.

  In the cartridge 33H of Modification 5, as shown in FIG. 57, the first case 82 and the first case 162 have a first member 191 and a second member 193. The first member 191 and the second member 193 are configured separately from each other. The first member 191 is provided with a recess 99 for storing ink and recesses 167 to 169 (not shown). Further, the first member 191 is provided with a supply hole 109. The first member 191 accommodates a filter 91 and a holding member 93 (not shown). Ink is stored in the first member 191. The first member 191 is provided with a second case 83 and a second case 163. Further, the second case 83 is provided with a sheet member 95, and the second case 163 is provided with a sheet member 165. Thus, the supply unit 194 is configured. The supply unit 194 has a configuration in which a second case 83 and a second case 163, a sheet member 95 and a sheet member 165 are provided on the first member 191 in which the filter 91 and the holding member 93 are accommodated.

  The second member 193 is provided with a circuit board 64, a board installation part 113, and a lever 115. The second member 193 is also provided with an engaging portion 141 (not shown). The second member 193 has an opening 195 in the first wall 101. The second member 193 is provided with a recess 197 as shown in FIG. The first member 191 is configured to be accommodated in the recess 197. The opening 195 is provided in a region overlapping the supply hole 109 (FIG. 57) of the first member 191. Therefore, the supply hole 109 of the first member 191 is exposed through the opening 195 of the second member 193 in a state where the first member 191 is accommodated in the recess 197 of the second member 193.

  With the above configuration, the second member 193 can be attached to the holder 31. Then, with the second member 193 attached to the holder 31, the introduction part 47 and the introduction part 49 (FIG. 5) can be connected to the supply hole 109 of the first member 191. In the cartridge 33H, the same effect as that of the cartridge 33 can be obtained. Further, in the cartridge 33H, when the ink in the cartridge 33H runs out, the operator can replace the first member 191 with a new first member 191. Thereby, the ink accommodated in the new first member 191 can be used. In addition, when the ink in the cartridge 33H runs out, the operator can replenish the first member 191 with new ink. Thereby, new ink replenished to the first member 191 can be used. Thus, in the cartridge 33H, the second member 193 can be used repeatedly.

  As shown in FIG. 59, the cartridge 33J of Modification 6 has a part of the second wall 102 of the second member 193 removed. The first member 191 reaches the area where the second wall 102 is removed. Except for these points, the cartridge 33J has the same configuration as the cartridge 33H. Therefore, in the following, the same components as those of the cartridge 33H are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the cartridge 33H, and detailed description thereof is omitted. Also in the cartridge 33J, the same effect as the cartridge 33 and the cartridge 33H can be obtained. Furthermore, in the cartridge 33J, as compared with the cartridge 33H, the first member 191 can be expanded as much as the second wall 102 is removed. As a result, in the cartridge 33J, the amount of ink stored in the supply unit 194 can be increased compared to the cartridge 33H.

  As illustrated in FIG. 60, the ink supply system 200 of Modification 7 includes a cartridge 33, a tank 201, and a tube 203. Ink is stored in the tank 201. In the ink supply system 200, more ink can be stored in the tank 201 than the capacity of ink that can be stored in the cartridge 33. The tank 201 is provided independently from the carriage 25 (FIG. 5). As long as the installation location of the tank 201 is independent from the carriage 25, both the outside and the inside of the case 3 (FIG. 1) of the printer 1 can be adopted. The tube 203 connects between the tank 201 and the cartridge 33. The inside of the tank 201 and the inside of the cartridge 33 communicate with each other through the tube 203.

  The ink in the tank 201 is supplied into the cartridge 33 through the tube 203. The tube 203 has flexibility. For this reason, even if the tank 201 is provided independently of the carriage 25, the displacement of the carriage 25 is not hindered. According to this ink supply system 200, it is possible to continue supplying more ink to the print head 41 than the ink capacity that the cartridge 33 can accommodate. For this reason, the replacement frequency of the cartridge 33 can be reduced. In addition, when the ink in the tank 201 decreases or disappears, the operator can replace the tank 201 with a new tank 201. Thereby, the ink stored in the new tank 201 can be used. Further, when the ink in the tank 201 is reduced or lost, the operator can replenish the tank 201 with new ink. Thereby, new ink replenished to the tank 201 can be used.

  As illustrated in FIG. 61, the ink supply system 210 of Modification 8 includes a cartridge 33 </ b> K, a tank 201, and a tube 203. Since the tank 201 and the tube 203 are respectively the same as the tank 201 and the tube 203 in the ink supply system 200 (Modification 7), detailed description thereof is omitted. The cartridge 33K has an adapter 211 and a relay unit 213. The adapter 211 is the same as the second member 193 in the cartridge 33J of the modified example 6, and detailed description thereof is omitted. As the adapter 211, the second member 193 in the cartridge 33H of the modified example 5 can also be employed. The adapter 211 and the relay unit 213 are configured separately from each other.

  The relay unit 213 has a container 215. In the container 215, an accommodating portion (not shown) for accommodating ink is provided. Further, the container 215 is provided with a supply hole 109 that communicates with the accommodating portion. A filter 91 and a holding member 93 (not shown) are provided in the housing portion of the container 215. The tube 203 connects between the tank 201 and the relay unit 213. The inside of the tank 201 and the inside of the container 215 communicate with each other through the tube 203. The ink in the tank 201 is supplied into the relay unit 213 through the tube 203. As the relay unit 213, a supply unit 194 in the cartridge 33J or the cartridge 33H can be used.

  In the ink supply system 210, the same effect as that of the ink supply system 200 can be obtained. Furthermore, according to the ink supply system 210, when the ink in the tank 201 is reduced or lost, the operator can replace the tank 201 and the relay unit 213 with the tube 203 and replace them with new ones. Can do. This makes it easier to avoid leakage or dripping of ink in the replacement work than when only the tank 201 is replaced or when the tank 201 and the tube 203 are replaced.

  As shown in FIG. 62, in the circuit board 64A of Modification 9, the plurality of electrodes 111 each have an irregular shape, that is, an irregular shape. In the circuit board 64A, the first electrode row 125 and the second electrode row 127 (FIG. 20) in the circuit board 64 cannot be identified. That is, in the circuit board 64A, there is no distinction between the first electrode row 125 and the second electrode row 127. However, in the plurality of contact portions 131, the first array 133 and the second array 135 can be identified. That is, the circuit board 64A and the circuit board 64 have the same arrangement of the plurality of contact portions 131. Therefore, also in the circuit board 64A, the electric circuit of the circuit board 64A and the control circuit (not shown) of the printer 1 can be electrically connected to each other via the contact mechanism 63.

  As shown in FIG. 63, in the circuit board 64B of Modification 10, the plurality of electrodes 111 each have an irregular shape, that is, an irregular shape. In the circuit board 64B, the contour of each electrode 111 includes a curve. In this respect, the circuit board 64B is different from the circuit board 64A. Except for this point, the circuit board 64B has the same configuration as the circuit board 64A. Also in the circuit board 64 </ b> B, the electric circuit of the circuit board 64 </ b> B and the control circuit (not shown) of the printer 1 can be electrically connected to each other via the contact mechanism 63.

  As shown in FIG. 64, the circuit board 64C of Modification 11 has all the electrodes 111 arranged along the X-axis direction. For this reason, in the circuit board 64C, the first electrode row 125 and the second electrode row 127 (FIG. 20) in the circuit board 64 cannot be identified. That is, in the circuit board 64C, there is no distinction between the first electrode row 125 and the second electrode row 127. However, in the plurality of contact portions 131, the first array 133 and the second array 135 can be identified. That is, the circuit board 64 </ b> C and the circuit board 64 have the same arrangement of the plurality of contact portions 131. Therefore, also in the circuit board 64 </ b> C, the electric circuit of the circuit board 64 </ b> C and the control circuit (not shown) of the printer 1 can be electrically connected to each other via the contact mechanism 63.

The present invention can be applied not only to an ink jet printer and its ink cartridge, but also to any printing apparatus (liquid ejecting apparatus) that ejects (discharges) liquid other than ink and its cartridge. For example, the present invention can be applied to the following various printing apparatuses and cartridges thereof.
(1) An image recording apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus. (2) A printing apparatus that ejects a color material used for manufacturing a color filter for an image display device such as a liquid crystal display. (3) A printing apparatus that ejects an electrode material used for electrode formation such as an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display and a surface emission display (FED). (4) A printing apparatus that ejects a liquid containing a bioorganic material used for biochip manufacture. (5) Sample printing device as a precision pipette. (6) Lubricating oil printing device. (7) Resin liquid printing apparatus. (8) A printing device that injects lubricating oil pinpoint onto precision machines such as watches and cameras. (9) A printing apparatus that injects a transparent resin liquid such as an ultraviolet curable resin liquid onto a substrate in order to form a micro hemispherical lens (optical lens) used for an optical communication element or the like. (10) A printing apparatus that ejects an acidic or alkaline etchant to etch a substrate or the like. (11) A printing apparatus including a liquid ejecting head (liquid ejecting head) that ejects another arbitrary minute amount of liquid droplets.

  The term “droplet” refers to the state of the liquid ejected from the printing apparatus, and includes liquid droplets that are granular, tear-like, or thread-like. The “liquid” may be any material that can be ejected by the printing apparatus. For example, the “liquid” may be a material in a state in which the substance is in a liquid phase, such as a material in a liquid state having high or low viscosity, and sol, gel water, other inorganic solvents, organic solvents, solutions, Liquid materials such as liquid resins and liquid metals (metal melts) are also included in the “liquid”. Further, “liquid” includes not only a liquid as one state of a substance but also a liquid obtained by dissolving, dispersing or mixing particles of a functional material made of a solid such as a pigment or metal particles in a solvent. The “liquid” as described above can also be expressed as a “liquid material”. As a typical example of the liquid or liquid material, the ink or the liquid crystal described in the above embodiment can be given. Here, the ink includes various liquid compositions such as general water-based ink and oil-based ink, gel ink, and hot-melt ink.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Printer, 3 ... Case, 5 ... Paper feed cover, 7 ... Paper discharge cover, 11 ... Paper feed part, 13 ... Paper discharge part, 15 ... Operation panel, 17 ... Protection cover, 21 ... Apparatus main body, 23 ... Conveyance Roller, 25 ... Carriage, 27 ... Timing belt, 29A ... First standby position, 29B ... Second standby position, 31 ... Holder, 33, 33BK, 33CL ... Cartridge, 41 ... Print head, 43 ... Recess, 44, 44BK, 44CL: mounting position, 45 ... bottom, 47 ... introduction part, 49 ... introduction part, 51 ... side wall, 53, 53BK, 53CL ... engagement hole, 55 ... side wall, 57 ... side wall, 59 ... side wall, 61 ... engaged 63, contact mechanism, 64 ... circuit board, 65 ... terminal block, 67 ... terminal, 71 ... flow path, 73 ... bank, 75 ... filter, 77 ... packing, 81 ... case, 82 ... first case, 83 ... second 91 ... Filter, 93 ... Holding member, 95 ... Sheet member, 96 ... First holding member, 97 ... Second holding member, 98 ... Third holding member, 99 ... Recess, 101 ... First wall, 101A ... Surface 102, second wall 103, third wall 104, fourth wall 105, fifth wall 106, sixth wall, 107 seventh wall, 108 bottom, 109, supply hole, 111 electrode , 111A ... electrode, 111B ... electrode, 113 ... substrate mounting portion, 114 ... cover, 115 ... lever, 115A ... guide portion, 117 ... gripping portion, 119 ... engaging portion, 121 ... coupling portion, 123 ... electrode region, 125 ... 1st electrode row, 127 ... 2nd electrode row, 128 ... Working region, 131, 131A, 131B ... Contact part, 133 ... 1st arrangement, 135 ... 2nd arrangement, 141 ... Engagement part, 145 ... Projection part, 147 ... first side, 148 ... second side, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 51 ... Projection part, 153 ... Atmospheric communication hole, 155 ... Communication path, 157 ... Serpentine part, 159 ... End part, 161 ... Case, 162 ... First case, 163 ... Second case, 165 ... Sheet member, 167 ... Recessed part 168: recessed portion, 169 ... recessed portion, 171 ... partition wall, 173 ... partition wall, 177 ... friction region, 179 ... range, 181 ... notch portion, 185 ... contour region, 187 ... spring, 191 ... first member, 193 2nd member, 194 ... supply unit, 195 ... opening, 197 ... recess, 200, 210 ... ink supply system, 201 ... tank, 203 ... tube, 211 ... adapter, 213 ... relay unit, 215 ... container, C ... Central axis, H ... height, K ... inclination direction.

Claims (12)

A first member;
A second member combined with the first member;
A bottom provided on the first member;
An introduction part that protrudes from the bottom part of the first member and is provided at the bottom part and capable of introducing liquid;
A seal member provided at the bottom of the first member and surrounding the introduction portion;
A contacted portion provided at the bottom of the first member;
A first side wall provided in the first member and provided in a direction intersecting the bottom in the first member;
A first engaged portion provided on the first side wall;
A second side wall provided on the second member and provided in a direction intersecting the bottom of the first member, and facing the first side wall across the bottom;
A second engaged portion provided on the second side wall;
A cartridge having a housing portion that is detachably mounted on a liquid ejection device provided with a holder and capable of accommodating a liquid to be supplied to the liquid ejection device,
A supply hole through which the liquid in the storage part can be led out to the introduction part.
A porous member provided in the supply hole, capable of holding the liquid, and capable of contacting the introduction portion;
A first engagement portion that is provided outside the housing portion and is engageable with the first engaged portion;
A second engagement portion that is provided outside the housing portion and is engageable with the second engaged portion;
A contact portion that is provided at a portion facing the contacted portion and is capable of contacting the contacted portion in a state where the porous member and the introduction portion are in contact with each other;
A cartridge characterized by that. A first surface provided with the supply hole;
A second surface extending in a direction intersecting the first surface;
A third surface extending in a direction intersecting the first surface and facing the second surface;
The first engagement portion is configured as a protrusion protruding from the second surface,
The second engaging portion is provided on a lever that protrudes on the opposite side of the third surface from the second surface,
The contact portion is provided on the first surface,
The cartridge according to claim 1. In a state where the first surface is viewed in plan, the contact portion is located between the supply hole and the lever.
The cartridge according to claim 2. In a state where the first surface is viewed in plan, the contact portion is located on a line connecting the protrusion and the lever.
The cartridge according to claim 3. In a state where the first surface is seen in a plan view, the contact portion is located on a line connecting the supply hole and the protrusion,
The cartridge according to claim 3. In a state where the first surface is viewed in plan, the contact portion is located on a line connecting the supply hole and the lever.
The cartridge according to claim 3. When the sealing member comes into contact with a region surrounding the supply hole outside the supply hole in a state where the porous member and the introduction portion are in contact with each other,
The contact portion is located outside a region surrounded by the seal member;
The cartridge according to claim 3, wherein the cartridge is a cartridge. The contact portion protrudes in a convex direction toward the contacted portion,
The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge is a cartridge. A liquid ejection device capable of ejecting liquid,
A holder on which a cartridge having a container capable of containing the liquid for supplying to the liquid ejection device is detachably mounted;
The holder is
A first member;
A second member combined with the first member;
A bottom provided on the first member;
An introduction part that protrudes from the bottom part of the first member and is provided at the bottom part and capable of introducing liquid;
A seal member provided at the bottom of the first member and surrounding the introduction portion;
A contacted portion provided at the bottom of the first member;
A first side wall provided in the first member and provided in a direction intersecting the bottom in the first member;
A first engaged portion provided on the first side wall;
A second side wall provided on the second member and provided in a direction intersecting the bottom of the first member, and facing the first side wall across the bottom;
A second engaged portion provided on the second side wall,
The cartridge is
A supply hole through which the liquid in the storage part can be led out to the introduction part.
A porous member provided in the supply hole, capable of holding the liquid, and capable of contacting the introduction portion;
A first engagement portion that is provided outside the housing portion and is engageable with the first engaged portion;
A second engagement portion that is provided outside the housing portion and is engageable with the second engaged portion;
A contact portion that is provided at a portion facing the contacted portion and is capable of contacting the contacted portion in a state where the porous member and the introduction portion are in contact with each other;
A liquid discharge apparatus characterized by that. The contacted part is provided with a protruding part that protrudes from the bottom part toward the contact part,
In a state where the porous member and the introduction portion are in contact with each other, the contact portion in the cartridge can contact the protrusion.
The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 9. When the sealing member comes into contact with a region surrounding the supply hole outside the supply hole in a state where the porous member and the introduction portion are in contact with each other,
The protrusion is located outside a region surrounded by the seal member;
The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 10. The bottom,
An introduction part that protrudes from the bottom part and is provided at the bottom part and capable of introducing liquid;
A first side wall provided in a direction intersecting the bottom,
A second side wall provided in a direction intersecting with the bottom and facing the first side wall;
A first engaged portion provided on the first side wall;
A second engaged portion provided on the second side wall;
A cartridge having a housing portion that is detachably mounted on a liquid ejection device provided with a holder and capable of accommodating a liquid to be supplied to the liquid ejection device,
A supply hole through which the liquid in the storage part can be led out to the introduction part.
A porous member provided in the supply hole, capable of holding the liquid, and capable of contacting the introduction portion;
A first engagement portion that is provided outside the housing portion and is engageable with the first engaged portion;
A second engagement portion that is provided outside the housing portion and is engageable with the second engaged portion;
A defining portion capable of defining a pushing amount of the porous member and the introducing portion when the porous member and the introducing portion are in contact with each other;
A cartridge characterized by that.

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