BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The above and optional objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be better understood by reading the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the invention when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a diagonal view showing a Multi Function Device (MFD) as an ink recording apparatus which has an ink cartridge holding device and an ink cartridge holder as an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a view of the MFD schematically showing an inner constitution thereof;
FIG. 3 is a view of the MFD schematically showing an inner constitution of a scanner section thereof;
FIG. 4 is a view of the MFD schematically showing an inner constitution of a printer section thereof;
FIG. 5 is a diagonal view of a refill unit of the MFD as the ink cartridge holding device;
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an opening-closing lid and the refill unit of the MFD;
FIG. 7A is a view schematically showing a shape of a partition wall as one of various examples which is applicable to the ink cartridge holder;
FIG. 7B is a view showing a shape of the partition wall as another one of various examples;
FIG. 7C is a view showing a converted shape of the partition wall as another one of various examples;
FIG. 7D is a view showing a converted shape of the partition wall as another one of various examples;
FIG. 7E is a view showing a shape of the partition wall as another one of various examples;
FIG. 7F is a view showing a shape of the partition wall as another one of various examples;
FIG. 8 is a front view of a case of the refill unit as the ink cartridge holder;
FIG. 9A is a cross-sectional view taken along a line IXA-IXA indicated in FIG. 5;
FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view taken along a line IXB-IXB indicated in FIG. 5;
FIG. 10 is a side view of a body of the refill unit;
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the body of the refill unit;
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a door unit of the refill unit;
FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing the door member of the refill unit;
FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line XIV-XIV indicated in FIG. 5;
FIG. 15 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a the door unit;
FIG. 16 is a view schematically showing a movement of a locking member and a release lever of the refill unit;
FIG. 17A is a view schematically showing a movement of the locking member and the release lever of the refill unit;
FIG. 17B is a view schematically showing a movement of the locking member and the release lever of the refill unit;
FIG. 17C is a view schematically showing a movement of the locking member and the release lever of the refill unit;
FIG. 17D is a view schematically showing a movement of the locking member and the release lever of the refill unit;
FIG. 18A is a diagonal view of a converted release lever of the refill unit as an example;
FIG. 18B is a view schematically showing a movement of the locking member and the converted release lever of the refill unit;
FIG. 19 is a side view of an ink cartridge;
FIG. 20 is a diagonal view of the ink cartridge;
FIG. 21A is a view showing a structure for fitting a lower portion of the ink cartridge and a lower portion of the case to each other; and
FIG. 21B is a view showing a structure for fitting the ink cartridge and a pair of drawer portions to each other.
Patent Application
20070229621
