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Ink cartridge for inkjet printer

US8517525B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2010
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17566
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, which comprises a cartridge body, a detection mechanism and a tension generating component, wherein the cartridge body comprises an ink storage cavity and an ink outlet; the detection mechanism for detecting the ink cartridge and the ink level comprises a first detection component which is matched with a first sensor on the printer, a second detection component which is matched with a second sensor on the printer, and an offsetting component; the second detection component comprises a movable member and a shaft which is arranged inside the cartridge body; the movable member is connected with a rotating shaft of the cartridge body through the shaft; and the tension generating component generates a tensile force to drive the movable member to move towards the direction opposite to the ink cartridge installation direction.

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