公开(公告)号：US20130314473A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13481546

申请日：2012-05-25

Applicant: Takeshi Toyosawa ,  J. C. Wang ,  Chung I. Tan

Inventor： Takeshi Toyosawa ,  J. C. Wang ,  Chung I. Tan

IPC: B41J2/335

CPC classification number: B41J2/3352 ,  B41J2/345 ,  B41J2/355

Abstract: A thick-film thermal printhead (FIG. 11) and a variety of implementation approaches for controlling such a printhead. The conductive lead at each end of the heater element is switched to either the power supply (Vhd) or ground, depending on the corresponding nib data bit with the advantage of eliminating leakage current completely.Thermal printhead control is based on the sequential exclusive-OR (XOR) logic operation applied to the shifted-in nib data bit stream. The XOR function may be within the driver IC, the raster data processing FPGA (Field Programming Gate Array), or in a lookup table in the memory block of a main processor system.A new driver IC is disclosed in which the outputs are SPDT (Single-Pole-Double-Throw) switches, and the built-in XOR gates are configured to act in the pass-through mode, so that the new driver IC may be used as a traditional driver IC.

Abstract translation: 厚膜热敏打印头（图11）以及用于控制这种打印头的各种实现方法。 取决于对应的笔尖数据位，加热器元件两端的导电线切换到电源（Vhd）或接地，具有完全消除泄漏电流的优点。 热打印头控制基于应用于移入的笔尖数据位流的顺序异或（XOR）逻辑运算。 XOR功能可能在驱动器IC，栅格数据处理FPGA（现场编程门阵列）中，或者在主处理器系统的存储器块中的查找表中。 公开了一种新的驱动器IC，其中输出是SPDT（单极双掷）开关，并且内置的异或门被配置为以直通模式运行，使得可以使用新的驱动器IC 作为传统驱动IC。

公开(公告)号：US20120194627A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13363941

申请日：2012-02-01

Applicant: James Caporossi ,  Scott A. Margo

Inventor： James Caporossi ,  Scott A. Margo

IPC: B41J2/355

CPC classification number: B41J2/3352 ,  B41J2/355

Abstract: The present invention is and includes a conversion circuit for allowing a printer controller to send a different set of control signals for dot history control to an integrated circuit driver other than those which the integrated circuit driver is designed to receive. The conversion circuit includes a plurality of driver circuits coupled to a plurality of strobe signals from at least one strobe signal generator, wherein each of the plurality of driver circuits comprises a plurality of gating groups respectively coupled to the plurality of strobe signals, wherein each of the plurality of gating groups includes a plurality of gate units respectively coupled to a plurality of heating elements wherein at least one gate unit controls at least one coupled heating element according to a corresponding strobe signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明是并且包括一种转换电路，用于允许打印机控制器向除集成电路驱动器被设计为接收的集成电路驱动器之外的集成电路驱动器发送用于点历史控制的不同的一组控制信号。 转换电路包括耦合到来自至少一个选通信号发生器的多个选通信号的多个驱动器电路，其中多个驱动器电路中的每一个包括分别耦合到多个选通信号的多个门控组，其中每个 多个选通组包括分别耦合到多个加热元件的多个栅极单元，其中至少一个栅极单元根据对应的选通信号控制至少一个耦合的加热元件。

公开(公告)号：US06714226B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US10384614

申请日：2003-03-11

Applicant: Takashi Kubota ,  Yosikazu Miyasita ,  Sigeyuki Kawamura

Inventor： Takashi Kubota ,  Yosikazu Miyasita ,  Sigeyuki Kawamura

IPC: B41J238

CPC classification number: B41J2/3352 ,  B41J2/33525 ,  B41J2/33535 ,  B41J2/3357 ,  B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/38

Abstract: A thermal head includes a metal substrate; an insulating layer formed on the surface of the metal substrate; a plurality of heating elements disposed on the surface of the insulating layer, the heating elements being arranged with a predetermined pitch along a plurality of lines in a main scanning direction, the plurality of lines being spaced apart from each other in a paper-feeding direction perpendicular to the main scanning direction; and a heat radiating element projecting from the surface of the metal substrate to the side where the insulating layer is disposed. Although most of the heat generated by the respective heating elements is transferred to an ink ribbon or print paper, residual partial heat is absorbed by heat radiating means via the insulating layer and radiated into the atmosphere, which suppresses thermal interference among the heating elements.

Abstract translation: 热敏头包括金属基板; 形成在所述金属基板的表面上的绝缘层; 设置在所述绝缘层的表面上的多个加热元件，所述加热元件沿着主扫描方向沿着多条线以预定间距排列，所述多条线在给纸方向上彼此间隔开 垂直于主扫描方向; 以及从金属基板的表面向绝缘层配置的一侧突出的散热元件。 虽然由各个加热元件产生的大部分热量被转印到墨带或打印纸上，但是残留的部分热经由绝缘层被散热装置吸收并辐射到大气中，这抑制了加热元件之间的热干扰。

公开(公告)号：US20030184641A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-02

申请号：US10384614

申请日：2003-03-11

Applicant: SHINKO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

Inventor： Yoshikazu Miyashita ,  Takashi Kubota ,  Sigeyuki Kawamura

IPC: B41J002/335

CPC classification number: B41J2/3352 ,  B41J2/33525 ,  B41J2/33535 ,  B41J2/3357 ,  B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/38

Abstract: A thermal head includes a metal substrate; an insulating layer formed on the surface of the metal substrate; a plurality of heating elements disposed on the surface of the insulating layer, the heating elements being arranged with a predetermined pitch along a plurality of lines in a main scanning direction, the plurality of lines being spaced apart from each other in a paper-feeding direction perpendicular to the main scanning direction; and a heat radiating element projecting from the surface of the metal substrate to the side where the insulating layer is disposed. Although most of the heat generated by the respective heating elements is transferred to an ink ribbon or print paper, residual partial heat is absorbed by heat radiating means via the insulating layer and radiated into the atmosphere, which suppresses thermal interference among the heating elements.

Abstract translation: 热敏头包括金属基板; 形成在所述金属基板的表面上的绝缘层; 设置在所述绝缘层的表面上的多个加热元件，所述加热元件沿着主扫描方向沿着多条线以预定间距排列，所述多条线在给纸方向上彼此间隔开 垂直于主扫描方向; 以及从金属基板的表面向绝缘层配置的一侧突出的散热元件。 虽然由各个加热元件产生的大部分热量被转印到墨带或打印纸上，但是残留的部分热经由绝缘层被散热装置吸收并辐射到大气中，这抑制了加热元件之间的热干扰。

公开(公告)号：US20010030681A1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-18

申请号：US09500911

申请日：2000-02-09

Inventor： Hiroshi Horiuchi ,  Taro Asakura ,  Hidemi Takeuchi ,  Masato Ooba

IPC: B41J002/335 ,  B41J002/34

CPC classification number: B41J2/3352 ,  B41J2/3355 ,  B41J2/33575 ,  B41J2/345 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: The object is to provide a thermal print head that can absorb an expansion due to difference of thermal expansion coefficients of a ceramic substrate and a glass-epoxy based printed circuit board to enable to obtain excellent printing quality, to be high in reliability, and to be capable of downsizing. For this, a thermal print head is constituted to comprise a base provided with heat-generating resistors, a printed circuit board disposed in close proximity to the base, a semiconductor element for driving that is mounted on the base or the printed circuit board and electrically connected to the base and the printed circuit board, and a sealing-member that seals the semiconductor element for driving and includes a hard seal portion consisting of hard sealing-material and a soft seal portion consisting of soft sealing-material more flexible than the hard sealing-material, wherein the hard seal portion is disposed on the base, and the soft seal portion is disposed extended on the base and the printed circuit board.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是提供一种热敏打印头，其可以由于陶瓷基板和玻璃 - 环氧基印刷电路板的热膨胀系数的差异而吸收膨胀，以获得优异的印刷质量，可靠性高，并且 能够缩小规模。 为此，热敏打印头被构造成包括设置有发热电阻器的基座，靠近基座设置的印刷电路板，安装在基座或印刷电路板上的用于驱动的​​半导体元件，并且电气 连接到基座和印刷电路板，以及密封用于驱动的​​半导体元件的密封构件，并且包括由硬密封材料组成的硬密封部分和由比软质更柔性的软密封材料组成的软密封部分 密封材料，其中所述硬密封部分设置在所述基部上，并且所述软密封部分设置在所述基部和所述印刷电路板上。

公开(公告)号：US06271873B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-07

申请号：US09629668

申请日：2000-08-01

Applicant: Norimitsu Sambongi

Inventor： Norimitsu Sambongi

IPC: B41J2335

CPC classification number: B41J2/3351 ,  B41J2/3352 ,  B41J2/3356 ,  B41J2/3357 ,  B41J2/33595 ,  B41J2/345

Abstract: A thermal head has an insulating substrate having a first main surface and a second main surface opposite the first main surface, and an end surface. Heater resistors are arranged in a line on the first surface of the insulating substrate. Driving elements are disposed on the second main surface of the insulating substrate for driving the heater resistors. The heater resistors are electrically connected to the driving elements by turnup connection terminals.

Abstract translation: 热敏头具有绝缘基板，其具有与第一主表面相对的第一主表面和第二主表面以及端表面。 加热电阻器被布置在绝缘基板的第一表面上的一行中。 驱动元件设置在绝缘基板的第二主表面上，用于驱动加热电阻。 加热电阻器通过反转连接端子电连接到驱动元件。

公开(公告)号：US5791793A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-11

申请号：US860971

申请日：1997-07-03

Applicant: Takaya Nagahata

Inventor： Takaya Nagahata

IPC: B41J2/335 ,  B41J2/315

CPC classification number: B41J2/3352 ,  B41J2/3357 ,  B41J2/33575

Abstract: A thermal printhead (10) includes an insulating head substrate (11) having a first edge (11a) and a second edge (11b) opposite to the first edge, a heating resistor (12) formed on the head substrate (11) along the first edge (11a), at least one drive IC (13) mounted on the head substrate (11) along the second edge (11b), and a protection cover (20) mounted for covering the drive IC (13). The protection cover (20) includes a cover member (22) for covering the drive IC (13) and a fixation member (21) formed integrally with the cover member (22). The fixation member (21) has a positioning wall (23) coming into direct contact with the second edge (11b) of the head substrate (11). The fixation member is designed to attach the protection cover (20) to the head substrate (11) without utilizing separate fixing means.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / JP96 / 03499 Sec。 371日期1997年7月3日 102（e）1997年7月3日PCT PCT 1996年11月28日PCT公布。 出版物WO97 / 19817 日期：1997年6月5日热敏打印头（10）包括具有第一边缘（11a）和与第一边缘相对的第二边缘（11b）的绝缘头基板（11），形成在头基板 （11）沿着所述第一边缘（11a）沿着所述第二边缘（11b）安装在所述头部基板（11）上的至少一个驱动IC（13）以及安装用于覆盖所述驱动IC（13）的保护盖 ）。 保护盖（20）包括用于覆盖驱动IC（13）的盖构件（22）和与盖构件（22）一体形成的固定构件（21）。 固定构件（21）具有与头基板（11）的第二边缘（11b）直接接触的定位壁（23）。 固定构件被设计成将保护盖（20）附接到头基板（11）而不使用单独的固定装置。

公开(公告)号：US5739837A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-14

申请号：US646276

申请日：1996-05-16

Applicant: Takaya Nagahata ,  Tokihiko Kishimoto ,  Koji Nishi ,  Masanori Minamino

Inventor： Takaya Nagahata ,  Tokihiko Kishimoto ,  Koji Nishi ,  Masanori Minamino

IPC: B41J2/335 ,  H01R4/48 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H05K1/14

CPC classification number: B41J2/3352 ,  B41J2/3357 ,  B41J2/33575 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R4/48 ,  H05K1/144

Abstract: A thermal printhead according to the present invention includes a stepped heat sink plate (1) having an upper first supporting surface (1a) and a lower second supporting surface (1b), a head substrate (2) mounted on the first supporting surface (1a) of the heat sink plate (1) and formed with printing dots (3), and a printed circuit board (14) mounted on the second supporting surface (1b) of the heat sink plate (1) and formed with various wiring patterns. The head substrate (2) has an edge projecting from the first supporting surface (1a) of the heat sink plate (1) toward the second supporting surface (1b). The printed circuit board (14) overlaps the projecting edge of the head substrate (2) with a predetermined spacing (18) therebetween.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / JP95 / 02015 Sec。 371日期：1996年5月16日 102（e）日期1996年5月16日PCT提交1995年10月3日PCT公布。 公开号WO96 / 10490 日本1996年04月11日根据本发明的热打印头包括具有上第一支撑表面（1a）和下第二支撑表面（1b）的阶梯式散热板（1），安装在 形成有印刷点（3）的散热板（1）的第一支撑面（1a）和安装在散热板（1）的第二支撑面（1b）上的印刷电路板（14） 具有各种布线图案。 头基板（2）具有从散热板（1）的第一支撑面（1a）朝向第二支撑面（1b）突出的边缘。 印刷电路板（14）以其间的预定间隔（18）与头基板（2）的突出边缘重叠。

公开(公告)号：US5570123A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-29

申请号：US497116

申请日：1995-06-30

Applicant: Ralph Almonte

Inventor： Ralph Almonte

IPC: B41J2/335 ,  B41J2/34

CPC classification number: B41J2/3352 ,  B41J2/3357

Abstract: A thermal print head includes an auxiliary print head guard disposed in close relationship to the primary print head guard so as to protect from damage by a foreign object the material encapsulating the electrical components and connectors contained on an integrated circuit board.

Abstract translation: 热敏打印头包括辅助打印头防护件，该辅助打印头防护件与主打印头防护件紧密相关地设置，以防止外来物体损害包含在集成电路板上的电气部件和连接器的材料。

公开(公告)号：US4586056A

公开(公告)日：1986-04-29

申请号：US630528

申请日：1984-07-13

Applicant: Yasushi Okamura ,  Kiichirou Tanaka ,  Hideo Fujino

Inventor： Yasushi Okamura ,  Kiichirou Tanaka ,  Hideo Fujino

IPC: B41J2/335 ,  B41J2/345 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H05K3/36 ,  B41J3/20

CPC classification number: B41J2/3352 ,  B41J2/3357 ,  B41J2/33575 ,  H05K3/365

Abstract: A thermal ceramic head chip (1) having plural heating elements (2) and a connecting portion (5) and held on a head base (10) and a folded flexible printed circuit sheet (3) having an external lead portion (4) on its outside face, the wiring conductors on the flexible printed circuit sheet (3) is connected to the connecting portion (5). At the former's connecting opening disposed on the inside face of the former, and the flexible printed circuit sheet (3) with a dew sensor gap (13) for electrical detection of dew if any.

Abstract translation: 一种具有多个加热元件（2）和连接部分（5）并保持在头基座（10）上的热陶瓷头芯片（1）和具有外部引线部分（4）的折叠柔性印刷电路板（3） 其外表面上，柔性印刷电路板（3）上的布线导体连接到连接部分（5）。 在设置在前者的内表面的前者的连接开口和具有用于电气检测露水的露点传感器间隙（13）的柔性印刷电路板（3）。