PRINTER WITH PRINT FRAME INTERLOCK AND ADJUSTABLE MEDIA SUPPORT
    1.
    发明申请
    PRINTER WITH PRINT FRAME INTERLOCK AND ADJUSTABLE MEDIA SUPPORT 有权
    打印机与打印帧互锁和可调媒体支持

    公开(公告)号:US20130314721A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-28

    申请号:US13481067

    申请日:2012-05-25

    IPC分类号: G06K15/02

    摘要: A printer having improved operational features. The printer includes an articulating print frame assembly coupled to a top cover that is adapted to rotate out of the top cover to an open position and to rotate into the top cover to a closed position. When the print frame is in an open position, the top cover is prevented from rotating toward the bottom housing to a closed position. The printer may include at least one media support member with a media adjustment channel disposed therein, a media adjustment member slidingly disposed through each of the media adjustment channels, and a resilient member configured to apply friction between each of the media adjustment members and the corresponding media support member.

    摘要翻译: 具有改进的操作特征的打印机。 打印机包括联接到顶盖的铰接式打印框架组件,其适于从顶盖旋转到打开位置并且旋转到顶盖到关闭位置。 当打印框架处于打开位置时,防止顶盖向底部壳体旋转至关闭位置。 打印机可以包括至少一个具有设置在其中的介质调节通道的介质支撑构件,通过每个介质调节通道滑动地设置的介质调节构件,以及被配置为在每个介质调节构件和相应的介质调节通道之间施加摩擦的弹性构件 媒体支持成员。

    Thermal ink printer with ink ribbon supply
    2.
    发明授权
    Thermal ink printer with ink ribbon supply 失效
    热墨水打印机带墨带供应

    公开(公告)号:US5938350A

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-17

    申请号:US878654

    申请日:1997-06-19

    申请人: Kenneth Colonel

    发明人: Kenneth Colonel

    CPC分类号: B41J17/32 B41J33/52 B41J35/28

    摘要: An ink supply spool for a thermal ink printer includes a central shaft defining a longitudinal axis, a ribbon hub coaxially mounted about the central shaft for rotational movement thereabout and adapted to support a supply of ink transfer ribbon in a coiled configuration, a torsion spring mounted about the central shaft and operatively engageable with the ribbon hub to rotatably bias the ribbon hub to an initial position corresponding to an unstressed condition of the torsion spring in response to movement of the ribbon hub through a predetermined angular sector of rotation in one rotational direction, to thereby maintain a predetermined level of tension on the ink transfer ribbon, a clutch mechanism associated with the ribbon hub to permit the torsion spring to return to the unstressed condition in response to movement of the ribbon hub beyond the predetermined angular sector of rotation, and a support collar mounted about the central shaft adjacent the torsion spring for supporting the torsion spring during movement of the ribbon hub in the one rotational direction.

    摘要翻译: 用于热墨水打印机的供墨卷轴包括限定纵向轴线的中心轴,围绕中心轴同轴安装的带状轮毂,用于在其周围旋转运动,并适于支撑卷绕构型中的墨水输送带供应, 围绕所述中心轴并且可操作地与所述带状轮毂接合,以响应于所述带轮毂在一个旋转方向上的预定角度旋转扇区的移动而将所述带状轮毂可旋转地偏置到对应于所述扭转弹簧的不受应力状态的初始位置, 从而在油墨转印色带上保持预定水平的张力,与色带轮毂相关联的离合器机构,以响应于带状轮毂超过预定角度旋转扇区的移动而允许扭转弹簧返回到无应力状态;以及 围绕靠近扭转弹簧的中心轴安装以支撑t的支撑轴环 在色带轮毂沿一个旋转方向移动期间扭转弹簧。

    Ribbon tensioning assembly
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US5836704A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-17

    申请号:US977261

    申请日:1997-11-24

    CPC分类号: B41J35/08 B41J17/32 B41J33/52

    摘要: A ribbon tensioning assembly includes a knob having a top wall, an internal raised portion attached to the top wall having a first helical camming surface and a second helical camming surface out of phase and disposed about a center point. A compression helix has a first end portion forming a first helical camming surface and a second helical camming surface for engaging first and second helical camming surfaces of the knob, compression helix having a second end portion for receiving a spring. A clutch engages a surface and connects to a spring. A spindle, attaching to a ribbon supply roll, secures the knob, the compression helix, the spring and the clutch in relative position such that turning the spindle causes frictional resistance between the clutch and the surface for creating increased tension in a ribbon dispensed from the supply roll.

    Keyed hub and core for ribbon supply
    8.
    发明授权
    Keyed hub and core for ribbon supply 失效
    丝带供应的关键中心和核心

    公开(公告)号:US06425548B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-30

    申请号:US09855906

    申请日:2001-05-15

    IPC分类号: B65H7524

    摘要: A core/hub assembly for a printing device that provides for easy alignment and insertion, and maintains a secure interface to prevent slippage of the core during printer operation, is disclosed. A hub includes keys mounted at a proximal end which serve to transmit torque when engaged with a core. The hub further includes splines configured to be received within a core and provide longitudinal support thereto. A core includes a plurality of longitudinally extending ribs that cooperate to form channels configured to receive the splines of the hub. A portion of the ribs include compliant radially oriented leaf springs which center the core on the hub and provide a physical fit of the core on the hub by engaging the keys at the proximal end of the core when properly inserted therein.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于打印设备的核心/轮毂组件,其提供容易的对准和插入,并且保持安全接口以防止打印机操作期间的芯片滑动。 轮毂包括安装在近端处的键,用于在与芯接合时传递扭矩。 毂还包括构造成容纳在芯中并且向其提供纵向支撑的花键。 芯包括多个纵向延伸的肋,其协作以形成用于接纳轮毂的花键的通道。 肋的一部分包括柔性的径向定向的板簧,其将芯体定位在轮毂上,并且通过在正确地插入其中时使芯部的近端处的键接合来提供芯体在轮毂上的物理配合。

    Pulley tensioner
    9.
    发明授权
    Pulley tensioner 有权
    滑轮张紧器

    公开(公告)号:US06260834B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-07-17

    申请号:US09439467

    申请日:1999-11-12

    IPC分类号: B41J3322

    摘要: A pulley tensioner for applying torque or tension to a pulley includes a spring system configured to encircle the periphery of the pulley. The spring system is anchored to the pulley housing or some other fixed location. The spring system is made up of one or more coil springs which are wrapped around the periphery of the pulley. Where multiple springs are used, preferably each spring has a different spring constant and length. This allows the operator to select the desired tension depending upon the operating parameters of the printer. The applied tension may be further modified/tuned by using an additional spring member to anchor the spring system to the pulley housing or some other fixed location.

    摘要翻译: 用于向皮带施加扭矩或张力的滑轮张紧器包括构造成环绕滑轮周边的弹簧系统。 弹簧系统锚固到滑轮壳体或其他固定位置。 弹簧系统由围绕皮带轮的周边缠绕的一个或多个螺旋弹簧构成。 在使用多个弹簧的情况下,优选地每个弹簧具有不同的弹簧常数和长度。 这允许操作者根据打印机的操作参数选择所需的张力。 施加的张力可以通过使用附加的弹簧构件来将弹簧系统锚定到滑轮壳体或一些其它固定位置来进一步修改/调整。

    Media tracking guide
    10.
    发明授权
    Media tracking guide 有权
    媒体跟踪指南

    公开(公告)号:US06202954B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-03-20

    申请号:US09294950

    申请日:1999-04-20

    IPC分类号: B41J1504

    摘要: The present disclosure is directed to a media tracking guide mechanism for guiding the transport of printing media in a printing apparatus. The media tracking guide mechanism is designed to provide positive tracking to print media of various types passing through the guide as the print media is supplied to a printing apparatus. The print media tracking guide preferably includes a guide housing configured and dimensioned for mounting along a hub portion of a printing apparatus and an armature rotatably coupled to the guide housing. The guide housing includes a core member having a print media transport path along an outer peripheral portion thereof and an overhang support positioned in a spaced relationship from the core member. The overhang support includes a slotted area for receiving a lever component. The core member and overhang support are rigidly coupled to a flange portion along a common side thereof. The armature is coupled by a spring member and is equipped with a head member and associated lever component for selectively biasing the head member against the guide housing. Preferably, the head member includes a roller for providing tracking forces along the print media transport path of the core member. A method of providing positive tracking to print media utilizing the media tracking guide is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 本公开涉及一种用于引导打印设备中的打印介质的传送的介质跟踪引导机构。 介质跟踪引导机构被设计为当打印介质被提供给打印设备时,通过导向器的各种类型的打印介质提供正跟踪。 打印介质跟踪引导件优选地包括引导壳体,该引导壳体被构造和尺寸设计成用于沿打印设备的轮毂部分安装并且可旋转地联接到引导壳体的衔铁。 引导壳体包括具有沿着其外周部分的打印介质传送路径的芯构件和以与芯构件隔开的关系定位的伸出支撑件。 突出支撑件包括用于接收杠杆部件的开槽区域。 芯构件和突出支撑件沿其公共侧刚性地联接到凸缘部分。 电枢通过弹簧构件联接,并配备有头部构件和相关联的杆部件,用于选择性地将头部构件偏置抵靠引导壳体。 优选地,头部构件包括用于沿着芯构件的打印介质输送路径提供跟踪力的辊。 还公开了利用媒体跟踪指南向印刷媒体提供正跟踪的方法。