WO2009103422A1 - Dispositif de rechargement d’une cartouche d’encre pour une imprimante à jet d’encre - Google Patents

Dispositif de rechargement d’une cartouche d’encre pour une imprimante à jet d’encre Download PDF

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WO2009103422A1
WO2009103422A1 PCT/EP2009/000757 EP2009000757W WO2009103422A1 WO 2009103422 A1 WO2009103422 A1 WO 2009103422A1 EP 2009000757 W EP2009000757 W EP 2009000757W WO 2009103422 A1 WO2009103422 A1 WO 2009103422A1
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Roland Steiner
Daniel Sulser
Joachim Kretschmer
René Butty
Migjen Rahimi
André Huber
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Pelikan Hardcopy Production Ag
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41JTYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J2/00Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
    • B41J2/005Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
    • B41J2/01Ink jet
    • B41J2/17Ink jet characterised by ink handling
    • B41J2/175Ink supply systems ; Circuit parts therefor
    • B41J2/17503Ink cartridges
    • B41J2/17506Refilling of the cartridge
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41JTYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J2/00Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
    • B41J2/005Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
    • B41J2/01Ink jet
    • B41J2/17Ink jet characterised by ink handling
    • B41J2/175Ink supply systems ; Circuit parts therefor
    • B41J2/17503Ink cartridges
    • B41J2/17553Outer structure

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  • the invention relates to a device for refilling an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • cartridges with integrated printheads When refilling ink cartridges for ink jet printers with ink, a distinction is made between cartridges with integrated printheads on the one hand and cartridges with an ink outlet opening that can be coupled to the ink supply of an ink jet head.
  • the aforementioned printheads include a plurality of very fine jet nozzles through which the ink is transferred to a print carrier.
  • a wick In the case of cartridges which have an ink outlet opening which can be coupled to the ink supply of an inkjet head, a wick is usually arranged therein, which is in fluid communication with an ink storage element arranged inside the ink cartridge and consisting of absorbent material.
  • a predetermined number of jet nozzles are assigned to a predetermined color, respectively.
  • the aforesaid nozzles are directly in fluid communication with the ink storage element disposed within the cartridge.
  • the ink storage element is made in a manner well known in the art of either fibrous material or foam.
  • Other negative pressure generating mechanisms are known in the art to ensure metered ink transfer within the ink cartridge to the nozzles or to the ink outlet port. Since these mechanisms also have memory function, they are also summarized below under the term "ink storage element".
  • Cartridges with integrated printheads need to be very carefully opened (opened) and resealed for refilling with ink. This is associated with correspondingly great effort and actually not profitable for ink cartridges with their relatively small quantities.
  • syringe refill systems for ink cartridges of the aforementioned type. With their help, e.g. to refill an original cartridge.
  • the corresponding refill kits usually include a drill, a hot glue gun, multiple syringes with cannula, ink, rubber bands and closure means.
  • Cartridges with integrated printhead are traded on the recycling market at relatively high prices. These used cartridges must be mechanically opened, cleaned and replaced with a new ink storage element, e.g. Sponge od. Like. Be provided. Then they are filled with ink and the filled cartridge is closed again. This work can be expertly carried out only at special refill companies; The user himself is usually overwhelmed with this form of refilling.
  • a new ink storage element e.g. Sponge od. Like. Be provided.
  • This work can be expertly carried out only at special refill companies; The user himself is usually overwhelmed with this form of refilling.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a device for re filling an ink cartridge for an ink jet printer available, which is easy to manufacture and easy and safe to use, so that they are the user
  • the device should also be suitable both for cartridges with an integrated printhead and for cartridges with an ink discharge port which can be coupled to the ink supply of an inkjet head in the inkjet printer.
  • the invention relates to a "capillary refill system.”
  • the refill of an ink cartridge utilizes its capillary suction power.
  • the system has a generally relatively flat ink container of sufficiently high stability.”
  • This ink container contains a wick immersed in ink leads out of the top of the ink container and is arranged so that a capillary connection is formed with the attached ink cartridge, either with the nozzles of the integrated printhead or with the ink supply port of an ink jet head which can be coupled to the ink outlet or pressure equalization opening, so that ink can be absorbed capillary by the capped ink cartridge unimpeded, which can also serve to fill the ink tank.
  • the secure infiltration of an ink cartridge is accomplished by having one or more positioning and / or identification elements for identifying at least one ink cartridge to be replenished and for accurately positioning the ink cartridge relative to the capillary element in the ink outlet port associated are. This reliably prevents confusion of the cartridges or incorrect filling of cartridges can occur. At the same time, sealing elements which reliably prevent leaks during insertion or removal and during the filling of an ink cartridge can be assigned to these positioning or identification elements.
  • ink cartridges can be filled several times using the device according to the invention.
  • the ink storage element in the cartridge e.g. Sponge or fiber material od. Like. Suck - in particular by its exact positioning using the positioning elements - as long as ink until a saturation occurs. Therefore, overfilling the cartridge is excluded.
  • the device according to the invention is designed so that a contact with open ink is absolutely avoided and thus a risk of contamination of the user or the environment is excluded. The risk of injuries, such as When refilling cartridges by means of syringes is also avoided.
  • the refilling operation of an ink cartridge is much faster than spraying and other refilling processes and no mechanical action (such as boring) is required. Likewise, eliminating the closing of the corresponding hole after refilling. All these
  • the ink portions in the device can be sized so that no residual ink remains in the ink container.
  • Experiments have shown that the ink storage element of the ink cartridge is completely filled after about 2.5 to a maximum of 5.0 minutes of suction time. That is, after this period, the ink storage element is saturated.
  • the pressure equalization opening which can also serve to fill the ink tank according to the invention, is dimensioned so that the outer barrier pressure is always greater than the discharge pressure. Thus, no ink can leak from the container through this opening.
  • the device according to the invention essentially comprises only three basic elements, namely the ink container, the ink therein as an ink supply, and a wick immersed in the ink and protruding from the ink container.
  • the mentioned wick of the ink container is formed, dimensioned and arranged so that it can easily be brought into contact either with the nozzles formed in the print head of the ink cartridge or with a wick disposed in the ink outlet opening of the ink cartridge.
  • the wick of the ink container is made of a softer material than the wick of the ink cartridge so that the wick of the ink cartridge does not deform due to contact with the wick of the ink container. This is important to ensure fluid communication between the ink cartridge and the ink supply of an ink jet head, even after refilling the cartridge.
  • the wick of the ink container extends through the bottom of a trough-like depression at the top of the ink container.
  • This trough-like depression serves, on the one hand, to possibly be collected from the wick of the ink tank or after the ink cartridge has been refilled from this leaking ink.
  • this trough-like depression serves to properly position the cartridge for filling.
  • the trough-like depression on the one hand provides additional protection against contamination; on the other hand, it is an essential element of the invention by assuming leadership, identification and positioning function.
  • At least one - preferably several - groove-shaped receiving opening (s) for receiving the ink cartridge can be formed on the upper side of the ink container. Within this groove-shaped receptacle, the ink cartridge is so placeable and held in particular clamping that either the nozzles in the integrated print head of the cartridge or alternatively the wick in the ink outlet opening to form a
  • positioning and identification elements are provided for the exact positioning and identification of the ink cartridge to be refilled. It is conceivable that positioning and identification elements are designed as one and the same element (for example as a receiving groove). For example, at least two, in particular cross-extending grooves for differently wide ink cartridges may be arranged on the upper side of the ink container. Accordingly, of course, the receiving grooves themselves have different widths.
  • receiving grooves can be arranged as identification elements on the ink container positive or negative x-, y-, z- or any other contour shape having projections corresponding to negative or positive corresponding outline having projections on the cartridge.
  • venting opening at the top of the ink container also preferably serves as an ink refilling port for the ink container.
  • the ink tank should have a footprint that is sized so that even with coupled and thereby extending beyond the peripheral edge of the ink tank addition ink cartridge sufficiently high stability is ensured. Accordingly, the ink container according to the invention is relatively flat and relatively wide.
  • the ink container preferably has a truncated cone, truncated pyramid or spherical cap base with a circular or rectangular bottom.
  • the wick in the ink tank extends to the complete emptying of the same to the bottom and is arranged within a fluid-permeable, preferably also extending to the bottom of the ink tank cage.
  • This cage may comprise at least three evenly distributed over the circumference arranged, in particular integrally connected to the ink tank or its upper side vertical webs.
  • the wick of the ink tank and its Tintenf ⁇ ill- and pressure equalization opening are closed by a sealing strip.
  • This sealing strip an adhesive strip or the like - can also serve to close the ink container before disposal of the same again.
  • the mentioned sealing strip is preferably placed within one, in particular at a plurality of receiving grooves within the wider receiving groove for an ink cartridge such that it projects beyond the free edge of the receiving groove to form a grip tab on the side facing the Tinten Stahl- and pressure equalization opening. This ensures that, upon removal of the sealing strip prior to first use of the device of the invention, first the trough-shaped depression within which the wick extends and then the ink filling and venting opening are opened before the wick is released.
  • venting or pressure equalization over the wick protruding into the trough of the ink container occurs, so that there is no danger of inadvertently escaping ink through the vent on removal of the sealing strip due to overpressure within the container or even splashed out of the ink tank.
  • overpressure can arise, for example, in a relatively warm environment.
  • the ink container is also advantageous, at least partially, preferably completely, to produce the ink container from transparent material, in particular from plastic. This allows the user to see if the ink container still contains ink and what color the ink has.
  • a particularly simple embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the device for refilling an ink cartridge comprises an ink-filled container having an opening through which the ink storage element can be brought directly into contact via the nozzles of the print head or the ink outlet opening of the ink cartridge ,
  • the device for refilling an ink cartridge comprises an ink-filled container having an opening through which the ink storage element can be brought directly into contact via the nozzles of the print head or the ink outlet opening of the ink cartridge ,
  • eliminates the capillary in the container opening which is designed in particular as a wick.
  • the device is even easier without the functionality is impaired.
  • the receiving grooves for the ink cartridge at the top of the ink container are formed so that the nozzles of the print head or the Tintenauslrawö réelle the ink cartridge while docking the same extend to the bottom of the ink container.
  • this depends on the length of the printhead comprising the nozzles or the channel delimiting the ink outlet opening.
  • Ink tank and ink cartridge should therefore be coordinated so that a complete emptying of Tintenb e employers when docking the ink cartridge is easily possible.
  • the container opening Before the first use, the container opening must of course be closed or covered.
  • the container opening via which the fluid contact with the ink storage element of the ink cartridge can be produced, is preferably closable by a film, in particular by a sealing strip. Before the first use, this sealing strip is then removed. After use, the container opening can be closed again by another sealing strip. It is also conceivable that the sealing strip is held by a Wegverklebbaren cold glue, so that with the original seal strip B e religiouser opening can be closed again.
  • a separate ventilation or pressure equalization opening can preferably be provided in the ink container, which is preferably arranged within a container depression.
  • This ventilation or pressure equalization opening must be closed before the first use.
  • a sealing strip in particular the same sealing strip with which the opening for docking the ink cartridge is sealed, is preferably used for this purpose.
  • FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a device according to the invention for re-filling an ink cartridge in a perspective plan view from above;
  • FIG. 2 shows a cross section through the device according to FIG. 1 along the line II-II in FIG. 1;
  • Fig. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the top of the ink container of the apparatus of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 4 shows the ink container of Fig. 1 with attached ink cartridge in
  • Fig. 5 shows the apparatus of Figure 1 in plan view showing the coupling of two ink cartridges of different widths (schematically).
  • Fig. 6 shows a modified imple mentation form of a device of Figure 1 in a perspective view obliquely from above ..;
  • Fig. 7 shows a further modified imple mentation form of the apparatus of Figure 1 in a perspective view obliquely from above ..;
  • Fig. 8 shows an embodiment according to Figure 1 with a cap, in a perspective view obliquely from above.
  • FIG. 9 shows the closure lid according to FIG. 1 in a perspective bottom view and on an enlarged scale
  • FIG. 10 shows a further alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention with a schematic representation of the ink cartridge to be coupled;
  • FIG. 11 the imple mentation form of FIG. 10 with the ink cartridge in the coupled state.
  • the apparatus comprises an ink filled container 11 having an ink outlet port 18 into which ink 19 is inserted submerged and in contact with the ink storage element of the ink cartridge 10 in contact capillary element in the form of a wick 20 is located.
  • the wick 20 is conventionally made of fibrous material with high capillary action in the wick longitudinal direction (in the axial direction).
  • This wick 20 is for refilling an ink cartridge in the illustrated embodiment, contact with the disposed in the ink outlet 16 of the ink cartridge 10 wick in contact, the wick 20 of the ink tank 11 made of softer or more yielding material than the wick of the ink cartridge is, so that the wick of the ink cartridge 10 remains substantially undeformed by the contact with the wick 20 of the ink container 11.
  • the contact in the filling position between the two aforementioned wicks of ink tank 11 and ink cartridge 10 is indicated in FIG.
  • the ink container 11 of the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 5 comprises a circular base 21 and a spherical cap-shaped upper part 22.
  • the wick 20 of the ink container 11 extends through the
  • a ventilation or pressure equalization opening 29 is provided, which is also used as ink refill opening for the ink tank 11 can be used.
  • the mode of operation has already been described in detail in the introduction to the description.
  • two or more trough-like depressions may also be provided in the upper side of the ink tank 11, one of which contains the ink outlet opening or the capillary element (wick 20).
  • the trough-like depression may have different contours in the bottom or side surfaces, which correspond directly to the contours at corresponding projections of the ink cartridge 10 or 13 in order to ensure a clear positioning with respect to the ink outlet opening or the capillary element (wick 20 ) to guarantee.
  • These moldings on the ink container 11 and ink cartridges 10 and 13, respectively, can form positive and negative contours in e.g.
  • x-, y-, z- or any other outline shape for the absolutely secure identification of a cartridge and the ink provided for its filling for quality, color, etc. - see Fig. 1.
  • At the edge region of the trough-like recess 24 may be circumferentially soft elastic sealing elements 47 for fluid-tight sealing between the cartridge 10 and 13 and ink tank 11 may be arranged.
  • the bottom 21 of the ink tank 11 defines a footprint which (see Figures 4 and 5) is dimensioned so that even when coupled, and thereby extending beyond the peripheral edge of the ink tank 11 away ink cartridge 10 and 13 during the filling process sufficient stability is guaranteed.
  • the wick 20 of the ink tank 11 is formed so as to extend to the bottom of the ink tank 11. It is held in position within a fluid-permeable cage 30, preferably also extending down to the bottom of the ink container 11.
  • the cage 30 for the wick 20, in the illustrated embodiment is uniformly distributed circumferentially, integral with the top 22 of the ink container 11 connected vertical webs 32, which keep the wick 20 centered within the opening 18.
  • the bottom 21 (see Fig. 2) of the Tintenb e communioners 11 drops to the bottom end of the wick 20 down. This ensures a complete emptying of the container 11 of ink.
  • the wick 20 of the ink container 11 and its pressure compensation opening 29 are closed by a peel seal strip 14.
  • the sealing strip 14 is placed in one, here in the wider positioning element 25 for an ink cartridge (here ink cartridge 13 as shown in FIG. 5), in such a way that it on the ink filling or pressure equalization opening 29 side facing over the free edge 48th of the Receiving groove 25 protruding to form a grip tab 33.
  • This ensures that when pulling off the sealing strip 14, first the pan-like depression 24 and thus the interior of the ink tank 11 are vented over the wick 20 extending into it, before the ventilation or pressure compensation opening 29 is released.
  • a possible overpressure within the container 11 is reduced before the first use.
  • the trough-shaped recess 24 and the opening 29 with the sealing strip 14 or any other adhesive strip can be closed again. This ensures that contaminants are also avoided before disposal, ie after use of the described device.
  • the embodiment according to FIG. 6 has a lenticular basic structure.
  • the bottom 21 is accordingly also cup-shaped.
  • at least three ribs 34 which are arranged uniformly over the circumference, are formed on the bottom 21, the horizontal lower edges of which define the standing surface. All matching components in Figures 6 and 7 are designated by the same reference numerals as in the embodiment of Figs. 1-5.
  • FIG. 7 differs from the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 5 only in that the container 11 has a frustoconical basic structure.
  • Nozzle through which are directly in fluid communication with the or the ink storage element (s) within the ink cartridge.
  • the mentioned nozzles are located directly on the free end face of the capillary 20 at.
  • the nozzles themselves act as capillary channels.
  • the ink tank 11 may preferably be made of transparent material, in particular of transparent plastic. In this case, it can be relatively easily determined by the user whether the ink tank 11 is still filled with ink and, if so, what color the ink has.
  • the ink tank 11 consists of two parts, namely the upper housing part 22 and the bottom 21. These two parts are welded together at the edge before filling.
  • Fig. 8 shows an embodiment modified from the previously described figures.
  • the screw cap 36 has circumferentially rotary latch elements 39, which engage under the formation of a bayonet closure container side groove elements 40.
  • the rotary latch elements 39 are formed relative to the Deckehnittenach.se diametrically on the outer periphery of the lid 36, within within peripheral recesses 41.
  • the complementary groove elements 40 are formed within a formed on the top of the container 11 cup-shaped recess 42 for the lid 36, and Although specifically within itself in the cup-shaped recess 42 radially extending projections 43. After filling the container 11 through the opening 29 through the lid 36 is inserted into the recess 42, in such a way that the b e mentalers ei term projections 43 in the Immerse recesses 41 on the lid 36. Subsequently, the lid 36 is rotated clockwise, so that the rotary latch members 39 engage in the grooves 40 and hold the lid 36 in S chatty position.
  • the opening 18 is closed, as well as the filling and B aeration opening 29, which is located at the bottom of the recess 42.
  • sealing elements 37, 38 are arranged on the underside of the lid 36, which consist of soft-elastic, in particular elastomeric material. These sealing elements 37, 38 are associated with the opening 18 and the opening 29 on the one hand.
  • the aforementioned sealing elements comprise the container opening 18 and the vent 29 each annularly surrounding sealing lips. At least these sealing lips are made of the aforementioned soft elastic material.
  • the support element which in the illustrated embodiment is designed in the same way as the sealing element 38, keeps the cover 36 in the closing direction horizontally within the recess 42, so that the sealing element 38 or the sealing element 38 defining annular
  • the support member 44 may of course be designed differently, e.g. od as a wart-like projection. Like. It has only support and no sealing function.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 clearly show that the center axis of the container opening 18 is aligned with the center axis of the lid 36 in the closed position thereof, so that upon rotation of the lid 36 out of the closed position, i. in the direction of the arrow 45, first the vent opening 29 is opened, before then the lid is completely removable or removable on further rotation in this direction. In this way, it is surely prevented that ink is inadvertently splashed out so far through the ventilation opening 29 that the user becomes dirty or soiled the base on which the container 11 stands.
  • the lid retains ink that might accidentally spurt out through the opening 29. In any event, ink accidentally leaking through the aperture 29 will remain within the aperture 42 at the top of the container 11.
  • a protruding tab 46 is arranged on the upper side of the lid as a handle for rotating the lid in the closed or open position or formed directly.
  • Figures 10 and 11 show a further alternative embodiment of the article according to the invention.
  • An apparatus 11 for refilling an ink cartridge 1 for an ink jet printer with a printhead comprising nozzles brings the nozzles of the printhead in fluid communication directly with an ink storage element of absorbent material disposed within the ink cartridge.
  • This ink storage element is not shown in detail since it is a per se known device. The same applies to the integrated print head with nozzles in the ink cartridge 1.
  • the device 11 comprises a container filled with ink 19 (see Fig.
  • the ventilation opening 9 formed in the ink container 11 is designed in a manner known per se such that it is opened only when the ink cartridge 1 is docked in accordance with FIG.
  • the vent opening is associated with a valve 8, which is only moved during docking of the ink cartridge 1 by this via a valve stem 12 in the opening position (see Fig. 11).
  • the ink tank 11 further has a separate ink outlet, which is formed in the bottom of the container 11 and opens into a bottom-side connecting channel to the capillary.
  • This ink outlet is preferably also apparent only when docking the ink cartridge.
  • a second valve operable with the first valve actuated via the valve tappet 12 is also associated with the ink outlet.
  • the ink tank 11 has a trough-like recess 24 with a bottom 23 at the top of the ink tank 11.
  • the top of the bottom 23 of the trough-like recess 24 defines a positioning surface for the ink cartridge 1 and an integrated print head thereof.
  • the trough-like recess 24 is designed so that within the same, the ink cartridge 1 and a print head thereof can be accurately positioned and held with respect to the capillary, which ensure the transport of the ink from the ink tank 11 to the cartridge 1.
  • the outline of the trough-like recess 24 corresponds for example to the outline of an associated print head or corresponding formations on the ink cartridge 1.
  • projections may be provided which trigger when docking the ink cartridge 1 latching or clicking and when removing the ink cartridge 1 from the ink tank 11 again correspondingly solvable.

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L’invention concerne un dispositif pour recharger une cartouche d’encre (10 et/ou 13) pour une imprimante à jet d’encre équipée d’une tête d’impression (16) comportant des buses ou d’une ouverture d’écoulement d’encre pouvant être couplée à l’arrivée d’encre d’une tête d’imprimante à jet d’encre. Pour cela, soit directement les buses de la tête d’impression, soit ladite ouverture, dans le cas d’une ouverture d’écoulement d’encre pouvant être couplée à l’arrivée d’encre d’une tête d’imprimante à jet d’encre, sont en connexion fluidique, en particulier par le biais d’une mèche ou/et d’une vanne ou d’une connexion fluidique directe, avec un élément de réserve d’encre disposé à l’intérieur de la cartouche d’encre et comportant par exemple un matériau absorbant ou un mécanisme générant une dépression. Le dispositif selon l’invention comporte un récipient d’encre (11) rempli d’encre et doté d’une ouverture d’aération (29) et d’une ouverture de sortie d’encre (18) à travers laquelle s’étend un élément (20) pouvant être en connexion fluidique avec l’encre (19) et auquel la cartouche d’encre (10 et/ou 13) et/ou son élément de réserve d’encre peuvent être connectés en cas de réalisation d’une connexion fluidique. Des éléments de positionnement et/ou d’identification (24, 25, 26) destinés à identifier et à positionner exactement au moins une cartouche d’encre à remplir (10 et/ou 13), par rapport à la sortie d’écoulement d’encre, sont associés à la sortie d’écoulement d’encre (18) du récipient d’encre (11).
PCT/EP2009/000757 2008-02-22 2009-02-04 Dispositif de rechargement d’une cartouche d’encre pour une imprimante à jet d’encre WO2009103422A1 (fr)

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