REMOVABLE INK CONTAINER FOR SUPPLYING INK-JET PRINTING SYSTEM, REMOVABLE INK CONTAINER INSERTABLE TO THE RECEIVING STATION OF THE PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RELIABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH A RECEIVING STATION

摘要

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a removable ink container (12) for supplying ink to an interchangeable ink container (12) and a method for providing a reliable electrical connection between a carriage-mounted interchangeable ink container (12) and a receiving unit. It comprises a suitable coupling member (42) arranged on the front face (72) of the replaceable ink container (12), which is adapted to engage with the ink jet printing system. The engaging elements (42) define a axis of rotation (92) around which the replaceable ink container (12) rotates during insertion into the inkjet printing system. The replaceable ink container (12) is provided with a plurality of electrical contacts (78) disposed on its front surface (72) relative to its insertion direction. The plurality of electrical contacts (78) on the replaceable ink reservoir (12) are arranged at least partially below the rotary shaft (92) so that the electrical contacts on the ink reservoir (12) rotate during rotation of the replaceable ink container (12) around the rotary shaft (92). (78) causes an appropriate shift in the electrical contacts corresponding to a printing system in order to establish an electrical connection therewith. SHE