JPH10329340A - Carriage cover for ink jet color printer - Google Patents
Carriage cover for ink jet color printerInfo
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Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明はインクジェット式カ
ラープリンタに適用するキャリッジカバーに関する。The present invention relates to a carriage cover applied to an ink jet type color printer.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】プリンタ本体に据え付けたインクタンク
からキャリッジ本体に搭載した記録ヘッドへインクを供
給して、記録媒体上にカラーの記録像を書込む形式のカ
ラープリンタには、通常、キャリッジ本体に、本体を被
覆するためとダンパを支持するために単一のキャリッジ
カバーが取付けられる。2. Description of the Related Art In a color printer of a type in which ink is supplied from an ink tank installed in a printer main body to a recording head mounted on a carriage main body and a color recording image is written on a recording medium, usually the carriage main body is used. A single carriage cover is mounted to cover the body and to support the damper.
【０００３】ところが、この種のキャリッジカバーはダ
ンパ内のインクの状態を確認したり記録ヘッドの傾きを
調整するような場合にその都度キャリッジカバーを取外
す必要があるが、その後のカバーの取り付けにおいて、
インクチューブを接続させながらヘッドの傾きを調整し
てゆかねばならないといった厄介な操作が必要になると
いった不都合を有していた。However, this type of carriage cover needs to be removed each time the state of ink in the damper is checked or the tilt of the recording head is adjusted.
There is a disadvantage that a troublesome operation such as adjusting the inclination of the head while connecting the ink tube is required.
【０００４】[0004]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】本発明はこのような問
題に鑑みてなされたもので、その目的とするところは、
インクの確認やヘッドの調整等に際しての装脱をきわめ
て容易に行うことのできる新たなインクジェット式カラ
ープリンタ用のキャリッジカバーを提供することにあ
る。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such a problem.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a new carriage cover for an ink-jet type color printer, which can easily perform attachment and detachment at the time of checking ink and adjusting a head.
【０００５】[0005]
【課題を解決するための手段】すなわち、本発明はこの
ような課題を達成するためのインクジェット式カラープ
リンタ用のキャリッジカバーとして、このキャリッジカ
バーを、キャリッジ本体の一半を覆うようキャリッジ本
体に止着してダンパを支えるキャリッジカバーと、キャ
リッジ本体の他半を覆うようキャリッジ本体に止着して
インクチューブをキャリッジ本体上の接続部に導くべく
保持するキャリッジカバーとに分割形成して、これらの
キャリッジカバーを独立に着脱することができるように
したものである。That is, according to the present invention, as a carriage cover for an ink jet type color printer for achieving the above object, the carriage cover is fixed to the carriage body so as to cover one half of the carriage body. A carriage cover that supports the damper and a carriage cover that is attached to the carriage body so as to cover the other half of the carriage body and holds the ink tube to the connection portion on the carriage body. The cover can be attached and detached independently.
【０００６】[0006]
【発明の実施の形態】そこで以下に本発明の実施例につ
いて説明する。図面はいずれも本発明の一実施例を示し
たものである。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. The drawings all show one embodiment of the present invention.
【０００７】図中符号１は、ガイドロッドに摺動自在に
取付けられたキャリッジで、このキャリッジ１には、シ
アン、マゼンタの濃淡各２種のインクと、イエロー、ブ
ラックの各インクとによってカラーの画像を書込むこと
ができるようそれぞれダンパ２‥と一体をなす６個のイ
ンク導通部材３‥が主走査方向に列設され、これらのイ
ンク導通部材３‥の一端に設けたインク供給口４に記録
ヘッド７側の各インク供給針を挿通する一方、各インク
導通部材３‥‥の他端に設けた接続部５にインクタンク
から延出させた各インクチューブ８を接続することによ
って、プリンタ本体に据え付けた各インクタンクからの
インクを記録ヘッドに供給することができるように構成
されている。In the drawing, reference numeral 1 denotes a carriage slidably mounted on a guide rod. The carriage 1 has two colors of cyan and magenta inks and color inks of yellow and black inks. Six ink conducting members 3 # each integral with a damper 2 # are arranged in the main scanning direction so as to be able to write an image, and are provided in an ink supply port 4 provided at one end of these ink conducting members 3 #. By inserting each ink supply needle on the recording head 7 side and connecting each ink tube 8 extended from the ink tank to the connection portion 5 provided at the other end of each ink conducting member 3 #, the printer main body is connected. The ink from each of the ink tanks installed in the printer can be supplied to the recording head.
【０００８】これに対して本発明の主要部をなすキャリ
ッジカバーは、上記した６つのダンパ２‥を支える機能
を備えた第１のキャリッジカバー１０と、インクタンク
から延出した各インクチューブ８‥の端部を支持してこ
れらを各接続部５‥に導く機能を備えた第２、第３のキ
ャリッジカバー２０、３０とによって構成されている。On the other hand, the carriage cover, which is a main part of the present invention, includes a first carriage cover 10 having a function of supporting the above-described six dampers 2 #, and ink tubes 8 # extending from the ink tank. And the second and third carriage covers 20 and 30 having a function of supporting the end portions and guiding them to the connection portions 5 #.
【０００９】第１のキャリッジカバー１０は、各導通部
材３‥のインク供給口４側一半を覆い得る巾と長さを有
する長方形のカバーとして形成されていて、その下面の
主走査方向両端にはキャリッジ本体１に係止する係止爪
１１、１１が設けられ、また中央には、各ダンパ２‥を
位置決め支持するための多数の振れ止めリブ１２‥が主
走査方向に間隔をおいて列設され、さらに表面には、フ
レキシブルケーブルを保持するための突部１３が立設さ
れている。The first carriage cover 10 is formed as a rectangular cover having a width and length capable of covering one half of each conductive member 3 # on the ink supply port 4 side, and has a lower surface at both ends in the main scanning direction. Locking claws 11, 11 for locking to the carriage body 1 are provided, and a large number of anti-sway ribs 12 # for positioning and supporting each damper 2 # are arranged in the center at intervals in the main scanning direction. Further, a projection 13 for holding the flexible cable is provided upright on the surface.
【００１０】これに対して第２、第３のキャリッジカバ
ー２０、３０は、接続部５部分を避けるようにして各導
通部材３‥の上面を覆うよう巾の狭い部材として形成さ
れた上、第１のキャリッジカバー１０に隣接させてキャ
リッジ本体１上に並べて取付けるように構成されてい
る。On the other hand, the second and third carriage covers 20, 30 are formed as narrow members so as to cover the upper surface of each conductive member 3 # so as to avoid the connecting portion 5, and the second and third carriage covers 20, 30 are formed as narrow members. It is configured to be mounted on the carriage main body 1 adjacent to the first carriage cover 10.
【００１１】これらのキャリッジカバー２０、３０の上
面には、一方はキャリッジ本体１のほぼ中央部から一端
へ、他方はキャリッジ本体１のほぼ中央から他端へと延
びるチューブ支え板２１、３１が立設され、また、これ
らの各チューブ支え板２１、３１に対向するようにして
導通部材３の接続部５側には巾の狭いチューブ保持板２
２、３２が立設されていて、これらの各対向面側に凹設
した横向きの保持溝２３、３３と支え板２１、３１との
間でインクタンクからの各インクチューブ８を挟持し
て、これらの端部を順に導通部材３‥の各接続部５‥に
接続させるように構成されている。On the upper surfaces of the carriage covers 20 and 30, tube support plates 21 and 31 extend from substantially the center of the carriage body 1 to one end, and extend from substantially the center of the carriage body 1 to the other end. A narrow tube holding plate 2 is provided on the connecting portion 5 side of the conductive member 3 so as to face each of the tube supporting plates 21 and 31.
2 and 32 are erected, and each of the ink tubes 8 from the ink tank is sandwiched between the support plates 21 and 31 and the lateral holding grooves 23 and 33 recessed on the respective opposing surfaces. These end portions are sequentially connected to the respective connection portions 5 # of the conductive member 3 #.
【００１２】なお、図中符号２４、３４は、第２、第３
のキャリッジカバー２０、３０をキャリッジ本体に装着
すべくこれらの下面に突出形成した係止爪を示してい
る。Reference numerals 24 and 34 in the figure denote second and third symbols.
The locking claws protrude from the lower surfaces of the carriage covers 20, 30 to be mounted on the carriage body.
【００１３】このように構成されたキャリッジカバーを
キャリッジ本体１に装着するには、はじめに、各インク
タンクから延出してきた６本のインクチューブ８‥‥の
各端部をインク導入部材３‥の各接続部５に導いた上、
これらを各接続部５に接合する。In order to mount the thus configured carriage cover on the carriage main body 1, first, each end of the six ink tubes 8 # extending from each ink tank is connected to the ink introduction member 3 #. After leading to each connection part 5,
These are joined to each connection part 5.
【００１４】そしてつぎに、各インクタンクから延出し
てきた６本のインクチューブ８‥‥を、３本づつ第２、
第３のキャリッジカバー２０、３０に設けた各チューブ
支え板２１、３１とチューブ保持板２２、３２との間で
挟持した上、インク導通部材３‥の接続部５側を覆うよ
うにして、これらの各キャリッジカバー２０、３０を第
１のキャリッジカバー１０に隣接させるようにして各イ
ンク導通部材３‥‥の他端部を覆った上、これらの両端
から下方に突出した各係止爪２３、３３によりこれらを
キャリッジ本体１に止着する。Then, the six ink tubes 8 # extending from each ink tank are divided into three by two.
These are supported between the tube support plates 21 and 31 provided on the third carriage covers 20 and 30 and the tube holding plates 22 and 32, and cover the connection portion 5 side of the ink conducting member 3 #. Each carriage cover 20, 30 is made to be adjacent to the first carriage cover 10 to cover the other end of each ink conducting member 3 #, and each locking claw 23, which protrudes downward from both ends thereof, These are fixed to the carriage main body 1 by 33.
【００１５】そして最後に、各インク導通部材３‥のイ
ンク供給口４側の上部に第１のキャリッジカバー１０を
被せ、その両端から下方に突出する係止爪１１、１１に
よってキャリッジ本体１に止着するとともに、キャリッ
ジカバー１０の下面に突出形成した主走査方向の多数の
振れ止めリブ１２‥により各ダンパ２‥を前後から支え
るようにして、キャリッジ本体１の走行時に生じるイン
ク導通部材３‥の振れや記録ヘッドとのズレを抑える。Finally, a first carriage cover 10 is placed over the ink supply port 4 side of each ink conducting member 3 #, and the first carriage cover 10 is fixed to the carriage body 1 by locking claws 11, 11 projecting downward from both ends. At the same time, each damper 2 # is supported from the front and back by a large number of anti-sway ribs 12 # in the main scanning direction protrudingly formed on the lower surface of the carriage cover 10, so that the ink conducting member 3 # generated when the carriage body 1 travels. Reduces runout and deviation from the recording head.
【００１６】そして、このようにしてキャリッジカバー
１０、２０、３０が装着された状態のもとで、いま、イ
ンク導入部材３内のインクの状態を確認したり、あるい
は記録ヘッドの傾きを調整する必要が生じたような場合
には、第１のキャリッジカバー１０をキャリッジ本体１
から外して所要の確認や調整を行い、また、インクチュ
ーブを付け替える必要が生じたような場合には、該当す
るキャリッジカバー２０、３０のいずれかを取外して行
交換等の作業を行なうようにする。Then, with the carriage covers 10, 20, 30 mounted in this manner, the state of the ink in the ink introduction member 3 is now checked, or the inclination of the recording head is adjusted. If necessary, the first carriage cover 10 is moved to the carriage body 1.
If necessary, it is necessary to change the ink tube by removing the corresponding carriage cover 20 or 30 to perform work such as row replacement. .
【００１７】[0017]
【発明の効果】以上述べたように本発明によれば、キャ
リッジカバーをキャリッジ本体の一半を覆い、かつダン
パを支える機能を有するキャリッジカバーと、キャリッ
ジ本体の他半を覆いかつ、インクチューブを支える機能
を有するキャリッジカバーとによって構成したので、ダ
ンパの位置決め支持やインクチューブの接続をそれぞれ
別に行うことができて、この種のカラープリンタ用のキ
ャリッジに対するキャリッジカバーの装着作業を著しく
容易に、かつ確実に行なうことができるばかりでなく、
該当するキャリッジカバーのみを外すことによって、イ
ンクの確認や記録ヘッドの傾き調整、あるいはインクチ
ューブの交換等をそれぞれ別個に行うことができて、キ
ャリッジの保守点検等の作業性を大巾に向上させること
ができる。As described above, according to the present invention, the carriage cover covers one half of the carriage body and has a function of supporting the damper, and the other half of the carriage body covers the ink tube. With the carriage cover having a function, the positioning support of the damper and the connection of the ink tubes can be performed separately, and the mounting work of the carriage cover to the carriage for this type of color printer is extremely easily and surely performed. Not only can you do
By removing only the corresponding carriage cover, it is possible to check the ink, adjust the inclination of the recording head, or replace the ink tube, etc. separately, thereby greatly improving the workability such as maintenance and inspection of the carriage. be able to.
【図１】キャリッジ本体へ装着した状態をもって示した
本発明の一実施例をなすキャリッジカバーの上面図であ
る。FIG. 1 is a top view of a carriage cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a state where the carriage cover is attached to a carriage body.
【図２】同上側面図である。FIG. 2 is a side view of the same.
【図３】同上キャリッジカバーを装着した状態でのキャ
リッジ本体を示した図である。FIG. 3 is a view showing the carriage main body with the carriage cover attached.
【図４】（ａ）（ｂ）は第１のキャリッジカバーを側面
からと正面から示した図である。FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing the first carriage cover from the side and the front.
【図５】（ａ）（ｂ）は第２、第３のキャリッジカバー
を側面からと正面から示した図である。FIGS. 5A and 5B are views showing the second and third carriage covers from the side and the front.
１ キャリッジ本体 ２ ダンパ ３ インク導通部材 ４ インク供給口 ５ 接続部 ８ インクチューブ １０ 第１のキャリッジカバー １２ 振れ止めリブ ２０、３０ 第２、第３のキャリッジカバー ２１、３１ チューブ支え板 ２２、３２ チューブ保持板 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Carriage main body 2 Damper 3 Ink conduction member 4 Ink supply port 5 Connection part 8 Ink tube 10 First carriage cover 12 Sway-preventing rib 20, 30 Second and third carriage cover 21, 31 Tube support plate 22, 32 Tube Holding plate
Claims (2)
からインクチューブを介してキャリッジ上の記録ヘッド
へ各種のインクを供給する形式のインクジェット式カラ
ープリンタに用いるキャリッジカバーとして、 上記キャリッジカバーを、キャリッジ本体の一半を覆う
ようキャリッジ本体に止着して、該キャリッジ本体上の
ダンパを支えるキャリッジカバーと、上記キャリッジ本
体の他半を覆うよう該キャリッジ本体に止着して、イン
クタンクからの上記インクチューブを上記キャリッジ本
体上の接続部に導くべく保持するキャリッジカバーと、
に分割形成したことを特徴とするインクジェット式カラ
ープリンタ用のキャリッジカバー。1. A carriage cover for use in an ink-jet color printer of a type in which various inks are supplied to a recording head on a carriage via an ink tube from an ink tank installed in the printer body, A carriage cover supporting the damper on the carriage main body to cover one half and a carriage cover supporting the damper on the carriage main body, and fixing the ink tube from the ink tank to the carriage main body so as to cover the other half of the carriage main body. A carriage cover that is held to guide the connection portion on the carriage body,
A carriage cover for an ink-jet color printer, wherein the carriage cover is formed separately.
ッジカバーをさらに２つに分割形成して、これらのキャ
リッジカバーに、キャリッジ本体の一端側と他端側から
上記各接続部へインクチューブを導くチューブ保持部を
設けたことを特徴とする請求項１記載のインクジェット
式カラープリンタ用のキャリッジカバー。2. A carriage cover for covering the other half of the carriage body is further divided into two parts, and ink tubes are guided to these connection parts from one end and the other end of the carriage body to the connection parts. 2. A carriage cover for an ink-jet color printer according to claim 1, further comprising a tube holding portion.
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