INK CARTRIDGE IN PRINTERS

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an ink cartridge made alterable in its outer shape corresponding to the filling amt. of ink and inserted into an adapter in a freely detachable manner to be filled with ink in an amt. corresponding to a use purpose. SOLUTION: Engaging tab parts 12 are provided to an ink cartridge 1 in a protruding state and the housing chamber for ink cartridge is provided to an adapter 100 and the lock frame member 130 for fixing a casing 110 having the fitting parts 11 engaged with the engaging tab parts 12 and the ink cartridge inserted in the housing chamber is made fixable to the casing 110. Engaging holes 117 and pawl like holes are provided to the side walls of the casing 110 to enable the engagement with the inward projections 143 of lock levers 142 and the stop pawls 154 of slip-off preventing levers 153 and the casing 110 is altered in its appearance shape so as to be adapted to the shape of the ink cartridge 1 and the mounting region of a printer. Further, the casing 110 is arranged in adjacent relationship to enable the loading of the casing 110 with the ink cartridge 1 filled with different color ink and the height of a bottom part is altered or stuffing such as an air bag is inserted to make it possible to alter and adjust the ink housing amt. in a foam chamber.