Patent ID: 6116724
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A re-loading device for ink-jet writing head, comprising a mechanical device for removing from the body of said ink-jet writing head the original cover used by the producer and a substitute cover which is connected to said body of said ink-jet writing head in place of said original cover, wherein:(i) said mechanical device comprises a base suitable for receiving at least a part of said body of said ink-jet writing head and a leverage pivotally connected to said base and acting on the connection zone between said original cover and said body of said ink-jet writing head at least partially positioned into said base; and:(ii) said substitute cover has the same size and shape as the original cover and includes:an external shell having the same size and shape as said original cover;at least one tank, positioned inside said external shell of said substitute cover;transfer means for transferring ink from said at least one tank positioned inside said external shell to at least one relevant tank positioned inside said body of said ink-jet writing head;reversible means for connecting said substitute cover to said body of said ink-jet writing head, said substitute cover being manually separable from said body of said ink-jet writing head when at least one tank of said substitute cover is empty.