KR102558479B1 - Infinite ink feeder for printer - Google Patents

Abstract

In accordance with the present invention, an unlimited ink feeder for a printer is provided. The unlimited ink feeder for a printer, which feeds ink by coupling a cartridge with a head assembly of a printer body performing printing by spraying ink in accordance with an input signal of a control unit, includes: an ink feeding part including an ink refill part including an inner space formed to store ink therein, an ink storage part located at the lower end of the ink refill part and receiving the ink from the ink refill part, and a pressure control part communicating air with the ink storage part through pores, and opening and closing an opening at the upper end thereof to control air pressure of the ink storage part; a feeding tube connected to the lower end of the ink feeding part to receive the ink from the ink storage part and feed the ink to a cartridge; and the cartridge having one end connected to one end of the feeding tube to receive the ink, and having the other end coupled to the head assembly to feed the ink to the head assembly, wherein the ink refill part can be separated from the ink storage part and can be sealed separately, and, when the ink refill part and the ink storage part are coupled, the ink stored in the ink refill part can be moved to the ink storage part. Therefore, the present invention is capable of more stably feeding a large amount of ink through a tube elongated in a head assembly.

Description

Printer's infinite ink supply {INFINITE INK FEEDER FOR PRINTER}

The present invention relates to an infinite ink supply device for a printer that is applied to a printer and enables continuous ink supply and use of the printer only by replenishing ink without replacing an ink cartridge.

Printers commonly used in homes and offices are divided into two types, inkjet and laser printers. In the case of a laser printer, static electricity is generated in the area to be printed by scanning a laser, and the toner powder is adhered to the area to be printed and then melted and printed with high heat. The result of the output is excellent, but the quality of the toner compatible with the laser is high. On the other hand, an inkjet printer is a method of printing by spraying ink, and has advantages of low power consumption, low cost of printing per sheet, and low maintenance cost because compatible ink can be used. Therefore, in many cases, inkjet printers are used when the quality of output results has little to do with or when a large number of outputs are required.

In the case of an inkjet printer, when it is not used for a long time, the nozzle may become clogged, so constant maintenance is required. When an infinite ink supply device is installed to supply a large amount of ink to an inkjet printer, it is common for an ink container in which a large amount of ink is stored to be mounted outside the printer body, so that ink is hardened in the tube during the process of supplying ink from the ink container to the head assembly located inside the printer body. In this case, there is an inconvenience in that the operation of the printer must be stopped and the tube tube itself must be replaced. In addition, when air bubbles are mixed in the tube tube, the printer does not operate or poor quality output comes out, so there is an inconvenience in that all ink present in the tube tube must be removed and ink must be supplied again to remove the air bubbles in the tube tube. In addition, when the elongated tube tube is undesirably folded, ink does not flow in the tube tube and is clogged.

Accordingly, there is a demand for an infinite ink supply device for supplying a large amount of ink to the head assembly more stably by minimizing clogging of the tube tube while using a long tube by applying an infinite ink supply device to supply a large amount of ink to the inkjet printer. In addition, there is a demand for an endless ink supply device capable of easily removing ink even if ink is hardened or bubbles are mixed in the tube.

Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2346945 (published on January 05, 2022)

Accordingly, an object to be solved by the present invention is to provide an infinite ink supply device that more stably supplies a large amount of ink by using a long tube tube formed in a head assembly of an inkjet printer.

In addition, the present invention provides an infinite ink supply device that prevents ink stored in an ink reservoir from being undesirably hardened during the storage process and facilitates maintenance such as replacement by easily grasping the remaining amount.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an infinite ink supply device capable of minimizing interruption of supply of ink due to folding of the tube.

In addition, it is to provide an infinite ink supply device that enables quick maintenance by easily removing ink even if ink is hardened or bubbles are mixed in the tube.

The tasks of the present invention are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

An infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problems is an infinite ink supply device for supplying ink by injecting ink according to an input signal from a control unit to supply ink by coupling a cartridge to a head assembly of a printer body that performs printing, an ink refill unit including an inner space formed to store ink therein, an ink storage unit located at the bottom of the ink refill unit and receiving ink from the ink refill unit, air communicating with the ink reservoir through pores, and opening and closing an opening at the top to open and close air in the ink storage unit. An ink supply unit including a pressure control unit for regulating pressure and a lower frame covering the lower portion of the ink storage unit, a supply tube connected to the lower frame of the ink supply unit to receive ink from the ink storage unit and supplying ink to the cartridge, and a cartridge with the other end connected to one end of the supply tube to receive ink and one end coupled to the head assembly to supply ink to the head assembly, wherein the ink refill unit is separable from the ink storage unit, and the ink refill unit is a lower surface facing the upper end of the ink storage unit. A lower film extending from the lower film and protruding in the direction of the ink storage unit so that the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit communicate with each other, a discharge control cap coupled to the outlet to block the inner space of the ink refill unit from the outside, an opening and closing rod disposed in a cavity formed as an empty space inside the discharge control cap and moving up and down to block or communicate between the inside space and the outside space of the ink refill unit, and an elastic material connected to the end of the opening and closing rod. A sealing portion is formed to block or communicate with the cavity of the discharge control cap as the opening/closing rod moves up and down, and the ink storage portion has a recessed area at an upper end thereof to accommodate the outlet of the ink refill unit and the discharge regulation cap, an inlet connected to the inlet and disposed in the recessed area to communicate with the inner space of the ink storage unit in the recessed area, and protruding upward while being disposed in the recessed area to move the opening and closing rod of the ink refill unit to the top, thereby refilling the ink. It is characterized in that it includes a mount that allows the ink stored in the unit to move to the ink storage unit.

In addition, the cavity of the discharge control cap becomes narrower toward the lower end, and when the sealing part is located at the lower end of the cavity of the discharge control cap, all spaces of the cavity are sealed, and when moved to the upper end of the cavity, the cavity communicates with the outside.

In addition, the mount may further include an auxiliary inlet located at an upper end of the inlet, disposed adjacent to the inlet while disposing the mount in the center, and communicating with the ink storage unit in the recessed area, wherein a width of the inlet is greater than a width of the auxiliary inlet, and a length toward the bottom of the inlet is longer than a length toward the bottom of the auxiliary inlet.

In addition, a body coupled to the supply tube, a body, an inlet formed as a cavity so that the supply tube flows from the body, an outlet formed in a cavity so that the supply tube flows out of the body and formed in a different direction from the inlet, a first stopper that protrudes from the inside of the body and protrudes toward the supply tube between the inlet and the outlet and contacts the supply tube, and a first stopper that protrudes from the inside of the body and protrudes toward the supply tube between the inlet and the outlet and contacts the supply tube It may further include a bending stability member including a second stopper protruding from the main body at a position opposite to the fur, wherein the first stopper and the second stopper are disposed not to overlap each other on the same vertical line.

In addition, the bending stability member may be characterized in that it further comprises an adhesive layer formed on the outside of the main body.

The clip part is fixed to one end of the ink storage part and further includes a clip part for holding and fixing the supply tube inside, the clip part including a coupling surface coupled to the ink storage part, a side wall portion extending from the coupling surface and formed by bending at both ends, a guide portion formed as a long empty space in an upward and downward direction from the side wall portion, and a rotation axis at both ends inserted into the clip portion guide portion and rotating and moving along the guide portion, the supply tube penetrating between the clip portion body and the rotation axis It can be characterized as doing.

In addition, the width between the guide portion and the coupling surface may be characterized in that it becomes shorter from the top to the bottom.

The ink refill unit may further include a floating plate disposed inside the ink refill unit and floating on top of the ink inside the ink refill unit, a first magnetic body coupled to the floating plate and formed of a magnetic material, a water level display unit coupled to the outside of the ink refill unit and formed of a transparent material and including empty spaces in the upper and lower directions, and a second magnetic body disposed in the empty space inside the water level display unit and formed of a magnetic material. It may further include a light-shielding film to cover and prevent transmission of light, but the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body may be disposed on the same horizontal line by mutual magnetic force.

In addition, the floating plate hole may further include a plurality of floating plate holes formed through the floating plate in the vertical direction and spaced apart from each other on the floating plate.

The lower frame may further include a lower frame outlet connected to the supply tube to supply ink to the supply tube, an L-shaped elbow connected between the lower frame outlet and the supply tube and formed in an L shape, and an L-shaped elbow connected to the cartridge and the supply tube but formed in an L shape.

In addition, the supply tube includes a first supply tube, a second supply tube, a third supply tube, and a supply tube connecting each of the first supply tube to the third supply tube, which are divided from each other, and further includes a suction device for sucking and removing air bubbles mixed in the ink of the supply tube through the supply tube, wherein the supply tube has a main stem extending in the direction in which the supply tube travels, extending from the main stem and extending in a direction perpendicular to the direction of travel of the main stem, one end being open A bubble removing unit, a first valve disposed inside the bubble removing unit and including a part cut in a letter -, a second valve disposed opposite to the first valve and including a part cut in a letter -, and a stopper for opening and closing the open part of the bubble removing part, wherein the suction device sucks air between the first valve and the second valve to suck air bubbles mixed into the ink of the supply tube to remove bubbles. You can.

In addition, ink may remain in a part of the space between the first valve and the second valve.

In addition, the supply tube further includes a plurality of branch portions formed on one side and extending and opened in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the supply tube extends in one direction, a third valve disposed inside the branch portion and including a -shaped cutout portion, and a supply tube stopper for opening and closing the open portion of the branch portion, a clamp for holding a part of the supply tube to block the supply of ink, one end of a bubble removing tube coupled to any one open portion of the plurality of branch portions, and one end A bypass member including a connecting pipe coupled to the other end of the bubble removing tube and formed with an empty space inside, a bubble removing kit detachably coupled to the other end of the connecting pipe, an absorbent member disposed inside the bubble removing kit and covering the other end of the connecting pipe, and an air suction unit coupled to an open part of the other end of the bubble removing kit and sucking in air, wherein the air is sucked into the air suction unit and mixed into the supply tube through the branch portion. It may be characterized in that the foam is sucked and removed, the ink sucked together during the process of sucking the bubbles is absorbed by the absorbent member, and the air bubble removal kit can be removed and replaced.

In addition, it may be characterized by further comprising a heat insulating tube surrounding the outside of the supply tube, a medium supplied and flowing inside the heat insulating tube, and a temperature controller for controlling the temperature of the medium.

Details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to embodiments of the present invention, at least the following effects are provided.

The infinite ink supply device according to the present invention can more stably supply a large amount of ink by using a tube tube formed long in the head assembly of an inkjet printer.

In addition, it is possible to prevent the ink stored in the ink reservoir from being undesirably hardened during the storage process, and to easily determine the remaining amount and facilitate maintenance such as replacement.

In addition, it is possible to minimize the interruption of the supply of ink due to the folding of the tube.

In addition, even if ink is hardened or air bubbles are mixed in the tube, it can be easily removed so that maintenance can be performed quickly.

Effects according to the present invention are not limited by the contents exemplified above, and more various effects are included in the present specification.

1 is a schematic perspective view of a printer to which an infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.
Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from one direction.
Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from another direction.
Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the bottom to the top direction.
5 is a perspective view of a cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from one direction.
6 is a perspective view of a cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from another direction.
7 and 8 are diagrams illustrating a process of separating the ink refill unit from the ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view showing in more detail the ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 and 11 are views viewed from various angles by disassembling some components of the ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a view showing some configurations of the ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a cross-sectional view of a lower portion of an ink refill unit in an ink supply unit of an endless ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a view showing the top of the ink storage unit after the ink refill unit is separated from the ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a view showing in more detail the appearance of the upper end of the ink reservoir of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a front view of the ink reservoir of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a front view of the ink reservoir of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a schematic perspective view of a printer to which an infinite ink supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention is applied.
19 is a view schematically showing a state in which a supply tube is coupled to a bending stability member in an infinite ink supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
20 is a view showing in detail the appearance of the clip part in the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
21 is a view showing a state in which the supply tube is coupled to the clip part of FIG. 20;
22 is a cross-sectional view of a state in which a supply tube is coupled to the clip part of FIG. 20;
23 is a side view of the ink supply unit of the endless ink supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
24 is a front view of the ink supply unit of FIG. 23;
25 and 26 are diagrams showing a part of the configuration applied to the ink supply unit of FIG. 23 .
27 is a view as viewed from the lower surface of the ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
28 is a view showing in detail the cartridge of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
29 is a view showing a supply tube in an endless ink supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
30 is an exploded perspective view showing in more detail by enlarging some constituent parts of the supply tube of FIG. 29 .
FIG. 31 is an enlarged view of some components in the supply tube of FIG. 29 in more detail.
32 is a view showing a supply tube in an endless ink supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
33 is a schematic view of a bypass member applied to the supply tube of FIG. 32;
34 is a view showing a supply tube in an endless ink supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
35 is a more enlarged view of the supply tube of FIG. 34;

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in a variety of different forms, and only these embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and those skilled in the art It is provided to completely inform the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numbers designate like elements throughout the specification. The sizes and relative sizes of layers and regions in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity of explanation.

The spatially relative terms “below,” “beneath,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like may be used to facilitate describing the relationship of one element or component to another.

Although first, second, etc. are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may also be the second component within the technical spirit of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1 is a schematic perspective view of a printer to which an infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of an infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from one direction. FIG. In addition, FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the bottom to the top, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from one direction. Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from another direction.

1 to 6, the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention

An infinite ink supply device for supplying ink by injecting ink according to an input signal from a control unit to supply ink by coupling a cartridge 400 to a head assembly of a printer body 100 that proceeds with printing, comprising: an ink refill unit 210 including an inner space formed to store ink therein; An ink supply unit 200 including a pressure control unit 230 through which air communicates and adjusting air pressure of the ink storage unit 220 by opening and closing an opening at the top, and a lower frame 240 covering the lower portion of the ink storage unit 220, a supply tube 300 connected to the lower frame 240 of the ink supply unit 200 and supplying ink from the ink storage unit 220 to the cartridge 400, and the other end The cartridge 400 is connected to one end of the supply tube 300 to receive ink, and one end is coupled to the head assembly (not shown) to supply ink to the head assembly (not shown).

The printing device of the present invention is an inkjet printer device that performs printing by supplying ink, and is preferably a device that receives ink and performs printing on paper or the like through a head assembly. The head assembly (not shown) performs printing by injecting ink according to a signal input from the control unit of the printer device, and ink supplied to the head assembly (not shown) is provided through the cartridge 400 of the infinite ink supply device. The ink supplied from the cartridge 400 may be black, blue, yellow, or red ink. The head assembly (not shown) may be a method of performing printing by mixing inks having various colors according to a signal from a controller, and the method of performing printing by the head assembly (not shown) is widely known in the art. As such, detailed descriptions will be omitted.

The ink supply unit 200 includes an ink refill unit 210 including an inner space formed to store ink therein, an ink storage unit 220 located at the lower end of the ink refill unit 210 and receiving ink from the ink refill unit 210, a pressure control unit 230 that communicates air with the ink storage unit 220 through pores and controls air pressure in the ink storage unit 220 by opening and closing the upper opening, and the ink storage unit 220. A lower frame 240 covering the lower portion of the unit 220 is included.

The ink refill unit 210 may be composed of a plurality, and a large amount of ink suitable for each color (eg, black, blue, yellow, and red) may be stored. The ink refill unit 210 can be separated from other components, and after the separation, the discharge control cap 250, which is a sealed part, can be opened to refill ink. Also, although it will be described in more detail later, ink can be supplied to the ink reservoir 220 through the discharge control cap 250 and the outlet 212 of the ink refill unit, and the ink can be refilled by separating the discharge control cap 250 from the outlet 212 of the ink refill unit. The ink refill unit 210 of the present invention may include a space in which a large amount of ink can be accommodated so that a large amount of ink can be stored and supplied.

The ink reservoir 220 is located at the lower end of the ink refill unit 210 and receives ink from the ink refill unit 210 to supply ink in a fixed quantity to the supply tube 300 connected thereto. The ink storage unit 220 may be formed to correspond to the same number as the ink refill unit 210, just as the ink refill unit 210 is composed of a plurality of black, blue, yellow, and red inks. The ink storage unit 220 has an internal space partitioned so that ink can remain and be stored, and ink can be supplied from the ink refill unit 210 through an open portion at the upper end, and ink can be supplied to the supply tube 300 connected to the lower frame outlet 245 while being blocked by the lower frame 240 at the lower end. When ink is directly supplied from the ink refilling unit 210 to the supply tube 300, air bubbles may be introduced during the process of separating or replacing the ink refilling unit 210. By providing the ink storage unit 220 partitioned into a space separate from the ink refilling unit 210, excessive flow of ink can be prevented and the mixing of air bubbles into the supply tube 300 can be minimized.

The pressure control unit 230 may allow air to communicate with the ink storage unit 220 through pores, and accordingly, air pressure within the ink storage unit 220 may be adjusted. In addition, the pressure adjusting unit 230 may be configured in plurality to correspond to the number of the ink refilling unit 210 or the ink storage unit 220 . The pressure control unit 230 is provided with an opening at the top to allow air to communicate with the outside, and is provided with a cock 235 to open and close it, so that the opening can be blocked or opened with the cock 230 as needed. For example, the cork 235 may block the opening when the ink refill unit 210 is coupled to the ink storage unit 220, and when the printing device in which ink is supplied to the supply tube 300 is operated, the inside of the ink storage unit 220 may be opened to receive atmospheric pressure. The pressure control unit 230 may be formed to cover both one side of the ink reservoir 220 and the ink refill unit 210 . Accordingly, the ink refilling unit 210 can be positioned more stably on the ink storage unit 220 while performing the functions of the pressure adjusting unit 230 described above.

The lower frame 240 is disposed at the lower end of the ink reservoir 220 to cover the ink to stably store ink inside the ink reservoir 220, and may be configured in plurality according to the number of the upper ink reservoir 220. The lower frame 240 includes an outlet 245 provided with an ink movement path to an empty space inside so that ink moves to the supply tube 300 inside the ink reservoir 220, and the ink can move to the supply tube 300 connected to the outlet 245.

On the other hand, the ink reservoir 220 and the lower frame 240 corresponding to the ink storage unit 220 or the adjacent lower frame 240 are coupled to each other to be integrated with each other so that they are concave-convex or sliding coupling. A separate configuration may be arranged, and this is not particularly limited.

The supply tube 300 is connected to the outlet 245 of the lower frame 240 of the ink supply unit 200, receives ink from the ink storage unit 220, and serves as an ink supply hose to supply the ink to the cartridge 400. The supply tubes 300 are composed of a plurality according to the color to be supplied, and are connected to the outlet 245 of each lower frame 240, and the plurality of supply tubes 300 are formed to extend together with one end bonded to each other so that uniform ink supply can be performed.

The other end of the cartridge 400 is connected to one end of the supply tube 300 to receive ink, and one end is coupled to the head assembly (not shown) to supply ink to the head assembly (not shown). A plurality of unit cartridges are provided to fit the supply tube 300 of each color to supply ink to the head assembly (not shown). The cartridge 400 may supply ink according to a desired color from the control unit according to a signal input from the head assembly (not shown), and for this purpose, the cartridge 400 may be coupled according to a head assembly (not shown) into which ink of each color is introduced. Meanwhile, as this is widely known in the art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

7 and 8 are drawings showing a process of separating the ink refill unit from the ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is an ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. There is a drawing showing in more detail. In addition, FIGS. 10 and 11 show disassembled views of some configurations of the ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention and viewed from various angles, and FIG. 12 is an embodiment of the present invention. There is a drawing showing some configurations of the ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.

7 to 13, the ink refilling unit 210 is separable from the ink storage unit 220, and as described above, the ink refilling unit 210 is separated and refilled with ink, and then combined with the ink storage unit 220, so that the ink in the ink refilling unit 210 moves to the ink storage unit 220 through the supply tube 300.

In addition, the ink refill unit 210 includes a lower film 211 covering the lower surface facing the upper end of the ink storage unit 220, an outlet 212 extending from the lower film 211 and protruding in the direction of the ink storage unit 220 so that the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit 210 communicate with each other, and coupled to the outlet 212 to form the inner space of the ink refill unit 210. A discharge control cap 250 that blocks the outside, an opening/closing rod 260 that is disposed in a cavity formed as an empty space inside the discharge adjusting cap 250 and moves up and down to block or communicate between the inner space of the ink refill unit 210 and the outer space, and connected to the end of the opening/closing rod 260 and formed of an elastic material to block or communicate with the cavity of the discharge control cap 250 as the opening and closing rod moves up and down. It may include a sealing part 265 to do so.

The discharge control cap 250 can be separated and combined with the outlet 212, and when the discharge control cap 250 is separated through the outlet 212, ink can be injected into the ink refill unit 210 to resupply. In addition, the opening/closing rod 260 may be disposed in a cavity formed as an empty space inside the discharge control cap 250 to move ink in the empty cavity while moving up and down, or stop the ink. In addition, the sealing part 265 is connected to the end of the opening/closing rod 260 and is formed of an elastic material to block or communicate with the cavity of the discharge control cap 250 according to the vertical movement of the opening/closing rod. When the opening/closing rod 260 is moved to the bottommost direction so that the sealing portion 265 is disposed at the bottom, the cavity can be completely blocked on the horizontal section to prevent ink from flowing out. When the opening/closing rod 260 moves upward and the sealing portion 265 is disposed in the middle or at the top of the cavity, an empty space is formed inside the cavity so that the ink in the ink refill unit 210 moves to the bottom, flows out, and moves to the ink reservoir 220. can make it

In addition, the ink storage unit 220 has a recessed area 225 formed by being recessed to accommodate the outlet 212 of the ink refill unit 210 and the discharge control cap 250 at the upper end, an inlet 222 that communicates the inner space and the outer space of the ink storage unit 220 within the recessed area 225, and is connected to the inlet 222 and is connected to the recessed area 225. It may be characterized in that it includes a mount 223 that protrudes upward while being disposed and moves the opening/closing bar 260 of the ink refilling unit 210 upward so that the ink stored in the ink refilling unit 210 moves to the ink storage unit 220. Accordingly, when the sealing part 265 of the ink refilling part 210 comes into contact with the mount 223 and the opening/closing rod 260 is pushed upward by physical force, the empty space within the ink refilling part 210 and the discharge control cap 250 is opened, so that the ink can move into the ink storage part 220. Therefore, the ink refill unit 210 is inserted into the recessed area 225 of the ink storage unit 220 so that the ink moves only when it comes in contact with the mount 223, thereby preventing unwanted leakage of ink.

On the other hand, an elastic part 270, such as a kind of spring, may be coupled to the opening/closing rod 260, and the elastic part 270 spans the steps 255 protruding to face each other in the empty cavity of the discharge control cap 250, and the opening/closing rod 260 is lifted upward by physical force to open the cavity, and then the ink refill unit 210 is separated from the recessed area 225 of the ink reservoir 220 again. , It can be returned to its original position by the elastic part 270 to prevent unnecessary leakage of ink.

More specifically, the cavity of the discharge control cap 250 becomes narrower toward the lower end, and when the sealing part 265 is located at the lower end of the cavity of the discharge control cap 250, all spaces of the cavity are sealed, and when moved to the top of the cavity, the cavity communicates with the outside. The sealing portion 265 may be formed of a material having excellent sealing power and having an elastic component, such as rubber. Accordingly, when the sealing portion 265 is disposed at the lowermost part, the width of the cavity is narrowed so as to have excellent ink sealing power.

On the other hand, Figure 14 shows a drawing showing the ink refill unit separated from the ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the top of the ink storage unit is shown, Figure 15 is an embodiment of the present invention According to an embodiment of the present invention, a view showing the top of the ink storage unit of the infinite ink supply unit in more detail is shown. In addition, FIG. 16 shows a front view of the ink reservoir of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 shows a front view of the ink reservoir of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention. There is shown.

14 to 17, the mount 223 is located at the upper end of the inlet 222, and disposed adjacent to the inlet 222 while disposing the mount 223 at the center and further includes an auxiliary inlet 221 communicating with the ink reservoir 220 from the recessed area 225, and the width P2 of the inlet 222 is the width of the auxiliary inlet 221 ( P1), and the length toward the bottom of the inlet 222 may be formed longer than the length of the auxiliary inlet 221 toward the bottom. The retention inlet 221 may prevent unwanted bubbles from being generated by controlling air pressure when ink moves to the ink storage unit 220 through the inlet 222 . The width P1 of the auxiliary inlet 221 may be made smaller than the width P2 of the inlet 222 so that the ink flows in the direction of the inlet 222 while the air pressure is controlled through the auxiliary inlet 221. In addition, by lengthening the length of the inlet 222 through which the ink moves, it is possible to prevent ink from splashing in the ink reservoir 220 .

18 is a schematic perspective view of a printer to which an infinite ink supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention is applied, and FIG. 19 is a view schematically showing a state in which a supply tube is coupled to a bending stability member in an infinite ink supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

18 and 19, coupled to the supply tube 300, a body, an inlet 910 formed as a cavity to allow the supply tube to flow in from the body, an outlet 920 formed in a cavity so that the supply tube flows out of the body and formed in a different direction from the inlet 910, protruding from the inside of the body and protruding toward the supply tube between the inlet 910 and the outlet 920 to contact the supply tube A bending stability member 900 including a first stopper 930 and a second stopper 940 protruding from the inside of the body and protruding toward the supply tube between the inlet 910 and the outlet 920 to contact the supply tube but protruding from the body at a position opposite to the first stopper 930, wherein the first stopper 930 and the second stopper 940 It may be characterized in that they are arranged so as not to overlap each other on the same vertical line.

When the supply tube 300 needs to be bent, the bending stability member 900 may perform a function of preventing the supply tube 300 from being bent and thus reducing or stopping the flow of ink. The bending stability member 900 includes an inlet 910 through which the supply tube 300 is introduced and an outlet 920 through which the supply tube 300 flows, and the inlet 910 and the outlet 920 may be formed in different directions. That is, when the supply tube 300 flowing into the inlet 910 flows in the first direction, the supply tube 300 flowing out from the outlet 920 flows out in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. The direction of the supply tube 300 can be changed. In addition, the first stopper 930 and the second stopper 940 protrude in different directions from opposite positions to contact the supply tube 300, but are arranged so as not to overlap each other on the same vertical line, thereby preventing the supply tube 300 from being folded (bend) and interfering with the flow of ink. The first stopper 930 and the second stopper 940 are spaced apart from each other and press the supply tube 300 so that the supply tube 300 is bent but firmly fixed so that the supply tube 300 is not completely folded, so that the flow of ink can be prevented from stopping due to a sharp bend caused by a change in direction of the supply tube.

In addition, the bending stability member 900 may further include an adhesive layer 950 formed on the outside of the main body. Accordingly, by fixing the main body of the flexure stability member 900 to other members or components with the adhesive layer 950, the supply tube 300 can be smoothly changed in direction while remaining fixed without moving.

20 shows a detailed view of the clip portion in the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 21 shows a view showing a state in which a supply tube is coupled to the clip portion of FIG.

20 to 22, a clip part 500 fixed to one end of the ink storage part 220 and holding and fixing the supply tube 300 inside is included, and the clip part 500 has a coupling surface 540 coupled to the ink storage unit 220, a side wall portion 510 extending from the coupling surface 540 and bent at both ends, and the side wall portion 510. A guide part 520 formed in an empty space long in the vertical direction, and a rotation axis 530 having both ends inserted into the clip part guide part 520 and moving while rotating along the guide part 520, and the supply tube 300 may be characterized in that it penetrates between the clip part main body and the rotation axis 530. In addition, the width between the guide portion 520 and the coupling surface 540 may be characterized in that it becomes shorter from the upper end (P3) to the lower end (P4).

That is, the clip part 500 is coupled to the ink storage part 220 through the outer surface of the coupling surface 540, and includes sidewall portions 510 that are bent and extended at both ends of the coupling surface 540, and the sidewall portion 510 is formed with a long empty space in the upper and lower parts. The supply tube 300 is disposed between the clip part body and the rotary shaft 530, that is, between the coupling surface 540 and the rotary shaft 530, and when the rotary shaft 530 moves to the lower end, the supply tube 300 can be compressed to stop the supply of ink. In other words, the width between the guide part 520 and the coupling surface 540 becomes shorter from the upper end P3 to the lower end P4, so that when the rotation shaft 530 moves upward along the guide unit 520, the ink supply of the supply tube 300 is smoothly performed and the supply tube 300 is fixed. 0) may be pressed between the coupling surface 540 to stop the ink supply. As described above, the clip part 500 of the present invention can make the supply tube 300 coming out of the ink supply part 200 stably fixed in one position and extended while controlling the supply and stop of ink.

23 shows a view of the ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the side, and FIG. 24 shows a view of the ink supply unit of FIG. 23 viewed from the front, and FIGS. 25 and 26 are diagrams showing part of the configuration applied to the ink supply unit of FIG.

23 to 26, a floating plate 610 disposed inside the ink refilling unit 210 and floating on top of the ink inside the ink refilling unit 210, a first magnetic body 620 coupled to the floating plate 610 and formed of a magnetic material, and a water level display unit 700 coupled to the outside of the ink refilling unit 210 and made of a transparent material and including vertical empty spaces and a second magnetic body 710 disposed in an empty space inside the water level display unit 700 and formed of a magnetic material, and further comprising a light blocking film 800 covering the outside of at least one of the ink refill unit 210 and the ink reservoir 220 to prevent transmission of light, wherein the first magnetic body 620 and the second magnetic body 710 are identical horizontal lines by magnetic force It can be characterized by being placed on top.

Ink stored in the ink refill unit 210 may be cured by light introduced from the outside. In order to block this, the light blocking film 800 may cover at least one of the ink refill unit 210 and the ink storage unit 220. However, in this case, it may be difficult to determine whether or not ink remains inside the ink refilling unit 210 . To prevent this, the floating plate 610 floats on top to match the remaining ink level, and the second magnetic body 710 moves up and down inside the water level display unit 700 by the magnetic force of the first magnetic body 620 coupled to the floating plate 610, thereby indirectly determining the amount of ink remaining in the ink refill unit 210. To this end, a scale may be formed in the water level display unit 700 . On the other hand, in the case of the floating plate 610 (the floating plate and the first magnetic body coupled thereto), it is made of a material that is lighter than the ink material and floats, so that the remaining amount of ink in the ink refill unit 210, which is invisible from the outside (not visible by the light blocking film), can be grasped by the movement or position of the second magnetic body 710.

In addition, it may further include a plurality of floating plate holes 630 formed to penetrate the floating plate 610 in the vertical direction and spaced apart from each other on the floating plate 610 . Accordingly, even if ink is mixed at the top of the floating plate 610, the ink moves in the direction of gravity through the hole 630, so that the remaining amount of ink can be accurately determined. As described above, the ink refilling unit 210 of the present invention may reverse its vertical direction during the process of refilling ink, and in this process, ink may move in the upper direction of the floating plate 610. By forming the hole 630, the ink that has undesirably moved to the upper end of the floating plate 610 can move to the lower direction again. Meanwhile, in order to prevent ink from being hardened in contact with the floating plate 610 without limitation, the floating plate 610 may have a surface treated with a hydrophobic layer.

Figure 27 shows a view from the bottom of the ink supply unit of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 28 shows the cartridge of the infinite ink supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention in detail A drawing is shown.

27 and 28, the lower frame 240 may include a lower frame outlet 245 connected to the supply tube 300 to supply ink to the supply tube 300, and may include an L-shaped elbow 248 connected between the lower frame outlet 245 and the supply tube 300 and formed in an L shape. In addition, an L-shaped elbow 450 connected to the cartridge 400 and the supply tube 300 may be further included. The L-shaped elbows 248 and 450 can prevent the supply tube 300 from stopping supplying ink due to folding occurring at a connection portion with other components of the supply tube 300 .

29 is a view showing a supply tube in an infinite ink supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective view showing enlarged parts of some components in the supply tube of FIG. 29 in more detail. FIG.

29 to 31, the supply tube may include a first supply tube 310, a second supply tube 320, a third supply tube 330 divided from each other, and a connecting member 350 connecting between the first supply tube 310 and the third supply tube 330, respectively. That is, the supply tube may be divided into section supply tubes including a first supply tube 310, a second supply tube 320, and a third supply tube 330, which are formed as empty hollows on the inside to allow ink to move, and can be connected to each other by a connecting member 350 connecting each section supply tube.

In addition, the connection member 350 further includes a suction device 370 that sucks and removes air bubbles mixed in the ink of the supply tube through the connection member 350, and the connection member 350 extends from the main stem 351 extending in the direction in which the supply tube travels, extends from the main stem 351 and extends in a direction perpendicular to the direction of travel of the main stem 351, and has an open end of the air bubble removal unit 352, the inside of the air bubble removal unit. A first valve 353 disposed on and including a part cut in a letter - , a second valve 354 disposed opposite to the first valve 353 and disposed opposite to the first plate 353 and including a part cut in a letter -, and a stopper 360 for opening and closing the open part of the bubble removing unit 352, including the first valve 353 and the second valve 354 by the suction device 370. ) to remove air bubbles mixed in the ink of the supply tube by sucking air between them.

That is, the connection member 350 can connect the section supply tubes at both ends by the main stem 351 formed in one direction in which the supply tube travels, and the bubble removal unit 352 formed in a direction perpendicular to the one direction. When unwanted bubbles are mixed in the supply tube, it can be easily removed by the suction device 370. In the conventional case, when air bubbles are mixed, there is a problem in that all ink present in the tube of the supply tube must be removed and ink must be supplied again. However, in the case of the present invention, several section supply tubes are connected by a connecting member 350, the stopper 360 is removed at a position close to the position where the bubble is generated, and the bubble removal part 352 close to the position. By sucking the ink into the suction device 370, the bubble can be easily removed without removing all the ink. Of course, when there is no need to remove air bubbles through the stopper 360, the ink can move smoothly in the supply tube.

On the other hand, the first valve 353 and the second valve 354 include portions cut with a - shape so that ink does not leak through the first valve 353 or the second valve 354 when a certain or more pressure is not applied, and a buffer layer can be formed between the first valve 353 and the second valve 354 so that the bubble removal process proceeds more stably. For this buffer layer, ink may remain in a part of the space between the first valve 353 and the second valve 354 . In addition, by sucking ink in the ink space between the first valve 353 and the second valve 354 through the suction device 370, the ink in the vicinity of the bubble is sucked together, so that the bubble can be stably removed.

32 is a view showing a supply tube in an endless ink supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 33 is a schematic view of a bypass member applied to the supply tube of FIG. 32 is shown.

32 and 33, the supply tube 302 is formed on one side and extends in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the supply tube 302 extends and opens. may further include. That is, the supply tube 302 may extend in one direction in which ink moves, and may have a plurality of branch portions 380 spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the one direction, and the branch portion 380 may include a third valve 385 including a cut-out portion in the shape of a letter - to remove air bubbles through the third valve 385. As in the description of the first and second valves, the incised part with a - character prevents ink from being ejected unless a force greater than a certain pressure is applied, and ink is ejected only when suction pressure is applied, thereby removing air bubbles. As in the present invention, branch portions 380 are formed at various parts of the supply tube 302 so that the user can remove air bubbles by inhaling ink only at a location where air bubbles need to be removed. Meanwhile, when there is no need to remove air bubbles, the open portion of the branch portion 380 may be blocked using the supply tube stopper 390 so that the ink smoothly moves in one direction.

On the other hand, a clamp 1010 that blocks the supply of ink by holding a part of the supply tube 302, a bubble removal tube 1020 having one end coupled to any open part of the plurality of branch portions 380, a connection pipe 1030 having an empty interior while one end is coupled to the other end of the bubble removal tube 1020, and a bubble removal kit detachably coupled to the other end of the connection pipe 1030 1040, a bypass member 1000 including an absorbent member 1050 disposed inside the bubble removal kit 1040 and covering the other end of the connection pipe 1030, and an air suction unit 1060 coupled to an open portion at the other end of the bubble removal kit 1040 to suck in air, and sucking in air through the air suction unit 1060. Air bubbles mixed in the supply tube 302 are sucked and removed through the teeth 380, ink sucked together during the air bubble suction process is absorbed by the absorbent member 1050, and the air bubbles removal kit 1040 can be removed and replaced.

The bubble removal kit 1040 is formed to be coupled to or separated from the connection pipe 1030, and the used bubble removal kit 1040 can be removed and discarded. In the process of sucking and removing air bubbles, the ink may be unintentionally ejected along with the suction member (for example, the air intake) and contaminated, and the ink may come into contact with the user's skin and become contaminated. In the case of ink used in inkjet printing, it may be difficult to simply wash off with water. Therefore, as in the present invention, ink coming out with bubbles is absorbed through the absorbent member 1050 covering the other end of the connection pipe 1030 in the bubble removal kit 1040, thereby preventing unnecessary contamination by the ink, and the used absorbent member 1050 separates and discards the kitted bubble removal kit 1040, so that the bubble removal process can be performed more cleanly. The absorbent member 1050 may be formed of, for example, a member such as a sponge to absorb air and remove air bubbles while absorbing ink coming out together.

The bypass member 1000 may include a clamp 1010 to prevent ink from being sucked in by being mixed with ink at other positions of the supply tube where bubbles are generated during use. For example, the clamp 1010 pressurizes the front end of the supply tube where bubbles are generated to stop the flow of ink, sucks and removes the ink with bubbles at the rear end, thereby reducing waste of unnecessary ink and performing a process of precisely removing bubbles.

34 is a view showing a supply tube in an infinite ink supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 35 is a more enlarged view showing the supply tube of FIG. 34 is shown.

34 and 35, a heat insulating tube 1100 surrounding the outside of the supply tube 300, a medium 1110 supplied and flowing inside the heat insulating tube 1100, and a temperature controller 1120 for controlling the temperature of the medium 1110 may be further included. In the case of ink moving within the tube of the supply tube 300, ink may harden due to the diameter of the narrow tube or by the external temperature or by long-term non-use. The temperature of the medium 1110 is increased by forming the heat insulating tube 1100 surrounding the outside of the supply tube 300, the medium 1110 supplied to the inside of the heat insulating tube 1100 and flowing, and applying a temperature from the temperature controller 1120, Even if hardened ink is not removed, it can be melted and reused.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and can be manufactured in various forms, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs will understand that it can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not limiting.

10: ink
100: printer body
200: ink supply unit
210: ink refill unit
211: lower film of ink refill unit
212: ink refill unit outlet
220: ink reservoir
221: auxiliary inlet of the ink reservoir
222: inlet of ink reservoir
223: mount of ink reservoir
225: recessed area of the ink reservoir
230: pressure control unit of the ink storage unit
235: pressure control part cock
240: lower frame
245: lower frame outlet
248: L-shaped elbow
250: discharge control cap
255: step
260: opening and closing bar
265: seal
270: elastic part
300, 302: supply tube
310, 320, 330: section supply tube
350: connecting member
351: main stem of connecting member
352: air bubble removal unit of connection member
353: first valve of the connecting member
354: second valve of the connecting member
360: connecting member stopper
370: suction device
380: supply tube branch
385 Third valve of supply tube
390: supply tube stopper
400: cartridge
410: cartridge inlet
420: cartridge outlet
450: L-shaped elbow
500: clip part
510: clip part side wall part
520: clip part guide part
530: clip part rotation axis
540: clip part coupling surface
610: floating plate
620: first magnetic body
630: floating plate hole
700: water level display unit
710: second magnetic body
800: light blocking film
900: flexion stability member
910: flexure stability member inlet
920: flexure stability member outlet
930: bending stability member first stopper
940: bending stability member second stopper
950: adhesive layer
1000: bypass member
1010: clamp
1020: bubble removal tube
1030: connector
1040: bubble removal kit
1050: absorbent member
1060: air intake
1100: insulation tube
1110: medium
1120: thermostat

Claims (14)

In the infinite ink supply device for supplying ink by coupling a cartridge to a head assembly of a printer body for printing by injecting ink according to an input signal from a control unit,
an ink refill unit including an inner space formed to store ink therein, an ink storage unit located at a lower end of the ink refill unit and receiving ink from the ink refill unit, an ink supply unit including an air communication unit with the ink storage unit through pores, a pressure regulator configured to open and close an upper opening to adjust air pressure in the ink storage unit, and a lower frame covering the lower portion of the ink storage unit;
a supply tube connected to the lower frame of the ink supply unit to receive ink from the ink storage unit and supply the ink to the cartridge; and
A cartridge having the other end connected to one end of the supply tube to receive ink and one end coupled to the head assembly to supply ink to the head assembly;
The ink refill unit is separable from the ink storage unit,
The ink refill unit includes a lower film covering a lower surface facing the upper end of the ink storage unit, an outlet extending from the lower film and protruding toward the ink storage unit so that the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit communicate with each other, a discharge control cap coupled to the outlet to block the inner space of the ink refill unit from the outside, and a cavity formed as an empty space inside the discharge control cap and moving up and down to block or communicate between the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit. An opening/closing rod and a sealing portion connected to an end of the opening/closing rod and made of an elastic material to block or communicate with the cavity of the discharge control cap according to the vertical movement of the opening/closing rod,
The ink storage unit includes a recessed area formed at an upper end by being depressed to accommodate the outlet and the discharge control cap of the ink refill unit, an inlet connecting the inner space and the outer space of the ink storage unit within the recessed area, and a mount connected to the inlet and disposed in the recessed area and protruding upward to move the opening/closing rod of the ink refill unit upward to move the ink stored in the ink refill unit to the ink storage unit;
The mount is located at the top of the inlet,
Further comprising an auxiliary inlet disposed at the center of the mount and disposed adjacent to the inlet to communicate with the ink storage unit in the recessed area;
The width of the inlet is larger than the width of the auxiliary inlet, and the length toward the lower part of the inlet is longer than the length toward the lower part of the auxiliary inlet. According to claim 1,
The cavity of the discharge control cap becomes narrower toward the lower end,
The sealing unit seals all spaces in the cavity when located at the lower end of the cavity of the discharge control cap, and allows the cavity to communicate with the outside when moved to the upper end of the cavity. delete In the infinite ink supply device for supplying ink by coupling a cartridge to a head assembly of a printer body for printing by injecting ink according to an input signal from a control unit,
an ink refill unit including an inner space formed to store ink therein, an ink storage unit located at a lower end of the ink refill unit and receiving ink from the ink refill unit, an ink supply unit including an air communication unit with the ink storage unit through pores, a pressure regulator configured to open and close an upper opening to adjust air pressure in the ink storage unit, and a lower frame covering the lower portion of the ink storage unit;
a supply tube connected to the lower frame of the ink supply unit to receive ink from the ink storage unit and supply the ink to the cartridge; and
A cartridge having the other end connected to one end of the supply tube to receive ink and one end coupled to the head assembly to supply ink to the head assembly;
The ink refill unit is separable from the ink storage unit,
The ink refill unit includes a lower film covering a lower surface facing the upper end of the ink storage unit, an outlet extending from the lower film and protruding toward the ink storage unit so that the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit communicate with each other, a discharge control cap coupled to the outlet to block the inner space of the ink refill unit from the outside, and a cavity formed as an empty space inside the discharge control cap and moving up and down to block or communicate between the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit. An opening/closing rod and a sealing portion connected to an end of the opening/closing rod and made of an elastic material to block or communicate with the cavity of the discharge control cap according to the vertical movement of the opening/closing rod,
The ink storage unit includes a recessed area formed at an upper end by being depressed to accommodate the outlet and the discharge control cap of the ink refill unit, an inlet connecting the inner space and the outer space of the ink storage unit within the recessed area, and a mount connected to the inlet and disposed in the recessed area and protruding upward to move the opening/closing rod of the ink refill unit upward to move the ink stored in the ink refill unit to the ink storage unit;
A body coupled to the supply tube, a body, an inlet formed as a cavity to allow the supply tube to flow in from the body, an outlet formed in a cavity formed to allow the supply tube to flow out of the body and formed in a different direction from the inlet, a first stopper that protrudes from the inside of the body and protrudes toward the supply tube between the inlet and the outlet and contacts the supply tube, and a first stopper that protrudes from the inside of the body and protrudes toward the supply tube between the inlet and the outlet and contacts the supply tube, Further includes a bending stability member including a second stopper protruding from the main body at an opposite position,
The first stopper and the second stopper are infinite ink supply device, characterized in that arranged so as not to overlap each other on the same vertical line. According to claim 4,
The bending stability member further comprises an adhesive layer formed on the outside of the main body, characterized in that the infinite ink supply device. In the infinite ink supply device for supplying ink by coupling a cartridge to a head assembly of a printer body for printing by injecting ink according to an input signal from a control unit,
an ink refill unit including an inner space formed to store ink therein, an ink storage unit located at a lower end of the ink refill unit and receiving ink from the ink refill unit, an ink supply unit including an air communication unit with the ink storage unit through pores, a pressure regulator configured to open and close an upper opening to adjust air pressure in the ink storage unit, and a lower frame covering the lower portion of the ink storage unit;
a supply tube connected to the lower frame of the ink supply unit to receive ink from the ink storage unit and supply the ink to the cartridge; and
A cartridge having the other end connected to one end of the supply tube to receive ink and one end coupled to the head assembly to supply ink to the head assembly;
The ink refill unit is separable from the ink storage unit,
The ink refill unit includes a lower film covering a lower surface facing the upper end of the ink storage unit, an outlet extending from the lower film and protruding toward the ink storage unit so that the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit communicate with each other, a discharge control cap coupled to the outlet to block the inner space of the ink refill unit from the outside, and a cavity formed as an empty space inside the discharge control cap and moving up and down to block or communicate between the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit. An opening/closing rod and a sealing portion connected to an end of the opening/closing rod and made of an elastic material to block or communicate with the cavity of the discharge control cap according to the vertical movement of the opening/closing rod,
The ink storage unit includes a recessed area formed at an upper end by being depressed to accommodate the outlet and the discharge control cap of the ink refill unit, an inlet connecting the inner space and the outer space of the ink storage unit within the recessed area, and a mount connected to the inlet and disposed in the recessed area and protruding upward to move the opening/closing rod of the ink refill unit upward to move the ink stored in the ink refill unit to the ink storage unit;
Further comprising a clip portion fixed to one end of the ink reservoir and holding and fixing the supply tube to the inside,
The clip part includes a coupling surface coupled to the ink storage unit, a side wall portion extending from the coupling surface and bent at both ends, a guide portion formed in an empty space extending from the side wall portion in an up and down direction, and a rotating shaft at both ends inserted into the clip portion guide portion and rotating and moving along the guide portion,
The supply tube is an infinite ink supply device, characterized in that penetrating between the clip unit body and the rotation axis. According to claim 6,
Infinite ink supply device, characterized in that the width between the guide portion and the coupling surface is shorter from the top to the bottom. In the infinite ink supply device for supplying ink by coupling a cartridge to a head assembly of a printer body for printing by injecting ink according to an input signal from a control unit,
an ink refill unit including an inner space formed to store ink therein, an ink storage unit located at a lower end of the ink refill unit and receiving ink from the ink refill unit, an ink supply unit including an air communication unit with the ink storage unit through pores, a pressure regulator configured to open and close an upper opening to adjust air pressure in the ink storage unit, and a lower frame covering the lower portion of the ink storage unit;
a supply tube connected to the lower frame of the ink supply unit to receive ink from the ink storage unit and supply the ink to the cartridge; and
A cartridge having the other end connected to one end of the supply tube to receive ink and one end coupled to the head assembly to supply ink to the head assembly;
The ink refill unit is separable from the ink storage unit,
The ink refill unit includes a lower film covering a lower surface facing the upper end of the ink storage unit, an outlet extending from the lower film and protruding toward the ink storage unit so that the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit communicate with each other, a discharge control cap coupled to the outlet to block the inner space of the ink refill unit from the outside, and a cavity formed as an empty space inside the discharge control cap and moving up and down to block or communicate between the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit. An opening/closing rod and a sealing portion connected to an end of the opening/closing rod and made of an elastic material to block or communicate with the cavity of the discharge control cap according to the vertical movement of the opening/closing rod,
The ink storage unit includes a recessed area formed at an upper end by being depressed to accommodate the outlet and the discharge control cap of the ink refill unit, an inlet connecting the inner space and the outer space of the ink storage unit within the recessed area, and a mount connected to the inlet and disposed in the recessed area and protruding upward to move the opening/closing rod of the ink refill unit upward to move the ink stored in the ink refill unit to the ink storage unit;
A floating plate disposed inside the ink refill unit and floating on top of the ink inside the ink refill unit, a first magnetic body coupled to the floating plate and formed of a magnetic material, a water level display unit coupled to the outside of the ink refill unit and formed of a transparent material and including empty spaces in the upper and lower directions, and a second magnetic material disposed in the empty space inside the water level display unit and formed of a magnetic material;
Further comprising a light blocking film to cover the outside of at least one of the ink refill unit and the ink storage unit to prevent transmission of light,
The first magnetic body and the second magnetic body are infinite ink supply device, characterized in that arranged on the same horizontal line by mutual magnetic force. According to claim 8,
The infinite ink supply device further comprises a plurality of floating plate holes formed through the floating plate in the vertical direction and spaced apart from each other on the floating plate. According to claim 1,
The lower frame includes a lower frame outlet connected to the supply tube to supply ink to the supply tube,
An L-shaped elbow connected between the lower frame outlet and the supply tube and formed in an L-shape, and an L-shaped elbow connected between the cartridge and the supply tube but formed in an L-shape. In the infinite ink supply device for supplying ink by coupling a cartridge to a head assembly of a printer body for printing by injecting ink according to an input signal from a control unit,
an ink refill unit including an inner space formed to store ink therein, an ink storage unit located at a lower end of the ink refill unit and receiving ink from the ink refill unit, an ink supply unit including an air communication unit with the ink storage unit through pores, a pressure regulator configured to open and close an upper opening to adjust air pressure in the ink storage unit, and a lower frame covering the lower portion of the ink storage unit;
a supply tube connected to the lower frame of the ink supply unit to receive ink from the ink storage unit and supply the ink to the cartridge; and
A cartridge having the other end connected to one end of the supply tube to receive ink and one end coupled to the head assembly to supply ink to the head assembly;
The ink refill unit is separable from the ink storage unit,
The ink refill unit includes a lower film covering a lower surface facing the upper end of the ink storage unit, an outlet extending from the lower film and protruding toward the ink storage unit so that the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit communicate with each other, a discharge control cap coupled to the outlet to block the inner space of the ink refill unit from the outside, and a cavity formed as an empty space inside the discharge control cap and moving up and down to block or communicate between the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit. An opening/closing rod and a sealing portion connected to an end of the opening/closing rod and made of an elastic material to block or communicate with the cavity of the discharge control cap according to the vertical movement of the opening/closing rod,
The ink storage unit includes a recessed area formed at an upper end by being depressed to accommodate the outlet and the discharge control cap of the ink refill unit, an inlet connecting the inner space and the outer space of the ink storage unit within the recessed area, and a mount connected to the inlet and disposed in the recessed area and protruding upward to move the opening/closing rod of the ink refill unit upward to move the ink stored in the ink refill unit to the ink storage unit;
The supply tube includes a first supply tube, a second supply tube, a third supply tube divided from each other, and a supply tube respectively connecting between the first supply tube and the third supply tube,
Further comprising a suction device for suctioning and removing air bubbles mixed in the ink of the supply tube through the supply tube,
The supply tube is extended in the direction of the supply tube, extended in the main stem, and extended in the direction of the main stem in the direction of the main stem, and once an open bubble removal unit, the bubble removal unit is placed in the inner side of the bubble removal, and the first valve comprising an incision in the character, the first valve is placed in opposite. It includes a second valve comprising the incision as an incision, and a stopper for opening and closing the open portion of the bubble removal unit,
The endless ink supply device characterized in that the suction device sucks air between the first valve and the second valve to suck air bubbles mixed in the ink of the supply tube to remove the air bubbles. According to claim 11,
Ink remaining in a part of the space between the first valve and the second valve. In the infinite ink supply device for supplying ink by coupling a cartridge to a head assembly of a printer body for printing by injecting ink according to an input signal from a control unit,
an ink refill unit including an inner space formed to store ink therein, an ink storage unit located at a lower end of the ink refill unit and receiving ink from the ink refill unit, an ink supply unit including an air communication unit with the ink storage unit through pores, a pressure regulator configured to open and close an upper opening to adjust air pressure in the ink storage unit, and a lower frame covering the lower portion of the ink storage unit;
a supply tube connected to the lower frame of the ink supply unit to receive ink from the ink storage unit and supply the ink to the cartridge; and
A cartridge having the other end connected to one end of the supply tube to receive ink and one end coupled to the head assembly to supply ink to the head assembly;
The ink refill unit is separable from the ink storage unit,
The ink refill unit includes a lower film covering a lower surface facing the upper end of the ink storage unit, an outlet extending from the lower film and protruding toward the ink storage unit so that the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit communicate with each other, a discharge control cap coupled to the outlet to block the inner space of the ink refill unit from the outside, and a cavity formed as an empty space inside the discharge control cap and moving up and down to block or communicate between the inner space and the outer space of the ink refill unit. An opening/closing rod and a sealing portion connected to an end of the opening/closing rod and made of an elastic material to block or communicate with the cavity of the discharge control cap according to the vertical movement of the opening/closing rod,
The ink storage unit includes a recessed area formed at an upper end by being depressed to accommodate the outlet and the discharge control cap of the ink refill unit, an inlet connecting the inner space and the outer space of the ink storage unit within the recessed area, and a mount connected to the inlet and disposed in the recessed area and protruding upward to move the opening/closing rod of the ink refill unit upward to move the ink stored in the ink refill unit to the ink storage unit;
The supply tube is formed on one side and extends in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the supply tube extends in one direction and is open, a plurality of branch parts disposed inside the branch part and including a -shaped cutout A third valve, and a supply tube stopper for opening and closing the open part of the branch part,
A clamp that blocks the supply of ink by holding a part of the supply tube, a bubble removal tube having one end coupled to an open portion of any one of the plurality of branch portions, a connection pipe having one end coupled to the other end of the bubble removal tube and having an empty inside, a bubble removal kit detachably coupled to the other end of the connection pipe, an absorbent member disposed inside the bubble removal kit and covering the other end of the connection pipe, and coupled to the open portion of the other end of the air bubble removal kit. And further comprising a bypass member including an air intake for sucking air,
While sucking air into the air intake unit, air bubbles mixed in the supply tube are sucked and removed through the branch portion, ink sucked together during the process of sucking air bubbles is absorbed by the absorbent member, and the air bubble removal kit is removable and replaceable. Infinite ink supply device, characterized in that. According to claim 1,
The endless ink supply device further comprising a heat insulating tube surrounding the outside of the supply tube, a medium supplied and flowing inside the heat insulating tube, and a temperature controller for controlling the temperature of the medium.

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