Printing and cutting equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to printing and cutting equipment which comprises a printing device which comprises a printing module, a paper box module arranged below a paper inlet of the printing module and a first paper driving assembly corresponding to the paper outlet end of the paper box module, and the first paper driving assembly is arranged corresponding to a paper outlet of the paper box module and used for collecting paper of the paper box module. Meanwhile, the first paper driving assembly is arranged corresponding to the first paper outlet end of the printing module and forms a first paper outlet; the cutting device comprises a cutting platform, a cutting module arranged on the cutting platform and a second paper driving assembly; the first paper guiding piece is arranged between the printing device and the cutting device and comprises a guiding face, the first end of the guiding face corresponds to the first paper outlet, the second end of the guiding face corresponds to the second paper feeding end of the cutting platform, and the first paper feeding end and the second paper feeding end of the cutting platform are oppositely arranged; and the shell is used for bearing the printing device, the cutting device and the first paper guide piece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of packaging equipment technology, and more particularly to a printing and cutting device. Background Technology

[0002] In current technology, printers and cutters are typically two separate devices, and this separate design presents a significant space-consuming problem. Since each printer and cutter requires its own dedicated space, this layout significantly increases the area occupied by the equipment when the user's workspace is limited, causing considerable inconvenience. This is especially true in small studios or home environments where space resources are often scarce; separate devices not only affect work efficiency but also create a cramped working environment. Furthermore, paper transfer between the separate devices requires manual intervention, increasing operational complexity and potentially leading to paper jams or misalignment. This traditional separate design also increases equipment purchase and maintenance costs, hindering the widespread adoption of these devices.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, existing technologies urgently need improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a paper feeding module, a feeding system, and a cutting device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] This application provides a printing and cutting apparatus, comprising: A printing device includes a printing module, a paper tray module disposed below the paper inlet of the printing module, and a first paper driving component corresponding to the paper outlet of the paper tray module. The first paper driving component is configured to collect the paper from the paper tray module at the paper outlet, and is also configured to form a first paper outlet at the first paper outlet of the printing module. The cutting device includes a cutting platform, a cutting module disposed on the cutting platform, and a second paper driving assembly; A first paper guide, disposed between the printing device and the cutting device, includes a guide surface, a first end of which corresponds to the first paper outlet, and a second end of which corresponds to the second paper feed end of the cutting platform. The first paper feed end and the second paper feed end of the cutting platform are opposite to each other. The housing is used to support the printing device, the cutting device, and the first paper guide.

[0006] Preferably, the cutting device is positioned above the paper box module, the cutting platform is positioned higher than the first paper outlet, and the guide surface is an inclined or curved surface with the first end at a low position and the second end at a high position.

[0007] Preferably, it further includes a second guide member, which includes a plane disposed above the printing device and an inclined surface connected to one end of the flat plate. The end of the inclined surface extends to a second end near the guide surface and forms a gap with the guide surface. The plane and the housing form a paper storage cavity.

[0008] Preferably, the housing includes a lower shell, the lower shell being provided with a first connecting slope, the first connecting slope being disposed between the first paper outlet of the printing module and the first end of the guide surface.

[0009] Preferably, the lower shell is further provided with a second connecting inclined surface, which is disposed between the second end of the guide surface and the cutting platform.

[0010] Preferably, a guide mounting groove is provided between the first connecting inclined surface and the second connecting inclined surface, and the first paper guide is detachably mounted at the guide mounting opening.

[0011] Preferably, the first paper guide is provided with an elastic buckle on its side end, and the side wall of the guide mounting groove is provided with a groove that cooperates with the elastic buckle.

[0012] Preferably, the lower shell is provided with retaining walls on both sides corresponding to the guide surface, the first connecting inclined surface, and the second connecting inclined surface.

[0013] Preferably, the printing device has a second paper outlet on the side opposite to the first paper outlet.

[0014] Preferably, the paper box module and the printing module are detachably connected.

[0015] Preferably, the first paper driving assembly includes: a paper feed roller disposed near the paper tray module, and a guide shaft disposed with a gap between the paper feed roller and the guide shaft, wherein the gap formed between the paper feed roller and the guide shaft corresponds to the first paper outlet position.

[0016] The technical solutions provided in this application have the following advantages compared with the prior art: This application embodiment integrates the printing device and the cutting device, uses a guide surface to connect the paper outlet and the cutting platform, and uses a housing to support each component, achieving a compact layout of the equipment. This has the advantages of saving space, reducing manual intervention, and avoiding paper jams and inaccurate positioning. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the printing and cutting equipment provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the printing and cutting equipment provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the printing and cutting equipment provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the printing and cutting equipment structure provided in an embodiment of this application (without housing); Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the printing device structure provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lower shell structure provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the disassembly and assembly of the paper box module and the first paper guide provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the paper path of the printing and cutting device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: Printing device 1, printing module 10, paper tray module 11, first paper drive assembly 12, paper feed roller 121, guide shaft 122, first paper outlet 101, cutting device 2, cutting module 20, cutting platform 21, second paper drive assembly 22, first paper guide 3, guide surface 31, elastic buckle 37, second guide 4, plane 41, inclined surface 42, end 421, housing 9, lower housing 91, upper housing 92, window 93, first connecting inclined surface 911, second connecting inclined surface 912, guide mounting groove 913, slot 914, retaining wall 915, second paper outlet 102, gap 14, paper temporary storage cavity 19. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this application proposes a specific embodiment of a printing and cutting device, including a printing device 1, a cutting device 2, a first paper guide 3, and a housing 9.

[0024] The printing device 1 includes a printing module 10, a paper tray module 11 disposed below the paper inlet of the printing module 10, and a first paper driving assembly 12 corresponding to the paper outlet of the paper tray module 11. The cutting device 2 includes a cutting platform 21, a cutting module 20 disposed on the cutting platform 21, and a second paper driving assembly 22. A first paper guide 3 is disposed between the printing device 1 and the cutting device 2, and includes a guide surface 31. The first end of the guide surface 31 is disposed corresponding to the first paper outlet 101, and the second end of the guide surface 31 is disposed corresponding to the second paper inlet of the cutting platform 21. The first paper inlet and the second paper inlet of the cutting platform 21 are disposed opposite to each other. The housing 9 is used to support the printing device 1, the cutting device 2, and the first paper guide 3.

[0025] In this embodiment, the paper tray module 11 is located below the printing module 10 and is used to store the paper to be printed. It can be detachably connected through a drawer-type structure. The paper tray module 11 uses single-sheet feeding and has an internal prompting component to indicate when there is no paper. The first paper driving component 12 includes a paper feed roller 121 and a guide shaft 122 that is spaced apart from the paper feed roller 121. The gap 14 formed between the paper feed roller 121 and the guide shaft 122 corresponds to the first paper output port 101 of the printing module 10. The gap 14 between the paper feed roller 121 and the guide shaft 122 forms a paper transport channel. The gap width can be adjusted to be slightly smaller than the standard paper thickness, and single-sheet feeding is achieved by utilizing the friction difference. The first paper feed end and the second paper feed end of the cutting platform 21 are arranged opposite to each other, so that the cutting module 20 can handle bidirectional paper input. The guide surface 31 of the first paper guide 3 is an inclined surface or a curved surface. Its first end is aligned with the first paper output port 101 of the printing module 10, and its second end extends to the second paper feed end of the cutting platform 21, forming a continuous transport path. The housing 9 has an installation slot inside, and the first paper guide 3 is fixed by a snap-fit ​​structure to ensure the positional accuracy of each component. The housing 9 has a window 93 on the side corresponding to the cutting device 2 for easy access.

[0026] Specifically, after the paper enters the printing module 10 from the paper tray module 11 and completes printing, the paper feed roller 121 and guide shaft 122 cooperate to push the paper out from the first paper outlet 101. The paper moves along the guide surface 31 of the first paper guide 3 from the lower first paper outlet 101 to the higher cutting platform 21 second paper inlet end, and the second paper drive assembly 22 pulls the paper into the cutting platform 21. The cutting module 20 processes the paper according to a preset program, and the processed finished product can be output from the first paper inlet end or the second paper inlet end of the cutting platform 21.

[0027] Compared to existing technologies, traditional solutions require separate operation of the printer and cutter, and the two cannot share a paper transport path. This embodiment integrates the printing and cutting modules through the housing 9, enabling the paper to automatically complete the continuous printing and cutting process within a closed space. The bidirectional paper-feeding cutting platform 21, combined with the guide surface 31 transport path, allows the cutting device 2 to be used independently or to directly cut the paper after printing by the printing device 1.

[0028] Through the above technical solution, this embodiment integrates printing and cutting functions into a single device, reducing the device's footprint. The paper transfer process from printing to cutting requires no manual intervention, reducing operational complexity. The optimized internal layout of the housing 9 makes the device's dimensions similar to traditional single-function devices, suitable for space-constrained applications.

[0029] refer to Figure 2-3 As shown, this embodiment further proposes that the cutting device 2 is disposed above the paper box module 11, the cutting platform 21 is positioned higher than the first paper outlet 101, and the guide surface 31 is an inclined or curved surface with the first end at a low position and the second end at a high position.

[0030] The cutting device 2 is positioned above the paper tray module 11, meaning that the cutting mechanism and the paper tray module 11 are vertically stacked. This can be achieved using a metal bracket or plastic frame for a fixed connection. This layout utilizes the vertical space of the equipment instead of the horizontal expansion space. The cutting platform 21 is positioned higher than the first paper outlet 101, meaning that the paper output from the printing module 10 needs to move upwards to reach the cutting station. This can be achieved by adjusting the height difference between the cutting platform 21 and the printing module 10, creating a stacked paper transport path. The guide surface 31, with its first end at a low position and the second end at a high position, is a sloping or curved surface with an inclined angle or a curved surface with a radius of curvature. This can be achieved through injection molding or stamping (in the case of metal parts). This structure ensures a continuous transition path for the paper from the printing module 10 outlet to the cutting platform 21 inlet.

[0031] Specifically, after the paper printed by the printing module 10 exits from the first paper output port 101, it begins to move along the first end of the lower-positioned guide surface 31. Guided by the inclined or curved surface, it gradually rises in height and finally reaches the second paper input end of the higher-positioned cutting platform 21. The staggered vertical arrangement of the cutting platform 21 and the paper tray module 11 allows the printing device 1 and the cutting device 2 to share the same longitudinal space, while the inclined guide surface 31 extends the paper transport path within a limited height difference, avoiding paper bending and jamming due to excessive vertical climbing angle. This solution integrates printing and cutting functions into a single device through spatial superposition and path optimization.

[0032] Compared to existing technologies, traditional split-type devices require separate horizontal placement spaces for the printer and cutter, while this embodiment reduces the device's footprint to the projection area of ​​a single unit by vertically stacking functional modules. In existing technologies, paper needs to be horizontally transferred to a separate cutter after being output from the printer, while this embodiment uses an inclined guide surface 31 to achieve a spatial folding connection between the print output port and the cutting platform 21, eliminating the external transmission channel between the devices.

[0033] Through the above technical solution, this embodiment integrates the printing module 10 and the cutting device 2 into a stacked structure in different parallel spaces, further reducing the overall width of the equipment and solving the problem of excessive space occupation caused by the split layout. The inclined guide surface 31 ensures smooth paper transmission while avoiding paper jams caused by steep climbing paths, achieving functional integration within a compact space.

[0034] refer to Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment further proposes that the device is also provided with a second guide member 4. The second guide member 4 includes a plane 41 disposed above the printing device 1 and an inclined surface 42 connected to one end of the plane 41. The end 421 of the inclined surface 42 extends to the second end near the guide surface 31 and forms a gap with the guide surface 31. The plane 41 and the housing 9 form a paper storage cavity 19.

[0035] The plane 41 refers to a structural component with a flat supporting surface, which can be made of a metal plate or an engineering plastic plate. It is horizontally arranged in the top area of ​​the printing device 1 and is used to construct the bottom support structure of the paper storage cavity 19. The inclined surface 42 refers to a guide surface that is inclined at an angle to the plane 41. It can be made of a stamped metal plate or an injection molded plastic part. Its inclination angle can be 5° to 30°. It is used to guide the paper from the cutting platform 21 to the paper storage cavity 19 and to provide space for the paper material to be cut directly from the window 93. The gap refers to the spatial distance between the end 421 of the inclined surface 42 and the guide surface 31. It is used to allow the paper to pass freely while avoiding contact between the two components. The paper can enter the cutting device 2 from the printing device 1 through the guide surface 31. At the same time, the paper directly cut from outside the cutting device 2 can also enter the storage cavity 19 through the inclined surface 42.

[0036] Specifically, the plane 41 and the inner wall of the top of the housing 9 together form a closed or semi-closed paper storage cavity 19, which is located in the unoccupied space above the printing device 1. When it is necessary to cut the pre-printed paper directly, the paper is placed in the storage cavity 19 and slides down to the cutting platform 21 through the gap between the end 421 of the inclined surface 42 and the guide surface 31. The inclination angle of the inclined surface 42 allows the paper to move naturally under the action of gravity, while the size of the gap ensures that the transmission path is unobstructed and avoids the paper getting stuck at the junction of the two guides. This structure integrates the storage function and the transmission function into the same component through a three-dimensional spatial layout, realizing the vertical reuse of the internal space of the device.

[0037] Through the above technical solution, this embodiment achieves vertical integration of the paper storage function and the transmission path between the printing and cutting processes, resolving the contradiction between paper accumulation and transmission efficiency when processes are connected in a limited space. The setting of the storage cavity 19 avoids additional occupation of horizontal space of the equipment (there is no need to raise the cutting platform 21 of the cutting device 2 to the height of the plane 41), and the gap fit between the inclined surface 42 and the guide surface 31 eliminates the risk of paper jamming caused by the multi-level guide structure, ensuring physical isolation and operational coordination between different functional modules.

[0038] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment further proposes that the housing 9 includes a lower housing 91, the lower housing 91 is provided with a first connecting slope 911, the first connecting slope 911 is disposed between the first paper outlet 101 of the printing module 10 and the first end of the guide surface 31.

[0039] The lower shell 91 refers to the bottom structure of the housing 9 that supports the printing device 1, the cutting device 2, and the guide component. It can be manufactured using injection molding, with a continuous slope on its surface to achieve a structural transition. The first connecting slope 911 refers to the inclined surface located between the paper outlet of the printing module 10 and the starting end of the guide surface 31. Specifically, it can be a sloped structure forming a certain angle with the paper outlet plane, used to connect the first paper outlet 101 and the guide surface 31. This slope, through geometric continuity design, creates a stepless transition between the printing module 10 and the guide component, avoiding interruptions to the paper transport path.

[0040] Specifically, after the paper exits from the paper outlet of the printing module 10, it directly contacts the inclined surface of the first connecting ramp 911. This ramp, through physical guidance, allows the paper to smoothly transition along the inclined direction to the starting end of the guide surface 31. Due to the continuous extension characteristic of the ramp, the paper does not need to cross height differences or gaps after leaving the printing module 10; its movement trajectory is confined within the continuous channel formed by the ramp and the guide surface 31. This structure, through the integrated design of the lower shell 91, replaces the installation requirements of traditional independent guide components, reduces transmission path deviations caused by assembly errors, and ensures that the paper's transmission path from the paper outlet to the cutting platform 21 remains smooth.

[0041] In this embodiment, a fixed inclined structure is directly formed on the lower shell 91 body. While maintaining a compact layout, this eliminates discontinuous areas in the transmission path, reducing the risk of paper shifting or piling. Simultaneously, by integrating the inclined structure into the lower shell 91 body, the number of independent guide components is reduced, optimizing the utilization of internal space and making the overall layout more compact and rational. If the first guide 3 adopts a detachable structure, the first connecting inclined surface 911, integrally formed with the shell 9, can eliminate accuracy problems caused by multiple disassembly and assembly, ensuring accurate connection between the entire guide path and the first paper outlet 101.

[0042] This embodiment further proposes that the lower shell 91 is also provided with a second connecting inclined surface 912, which is disposed between the second end of the guide surface 31 and the cutting platform 21.

[0043] The second connecting slope 912 refers to the transition structure located between the end of the guide surface 31 and the entrance of the cutting platform 21. Specifically, it can be implemented as an inclined surface integrally formed with the lower shell 91, and its slope design needs to match the height of the end of the guide surface 31 and the height of the entrance of the cutting platform 21. This slope eliminates the height difference between the guide surface 31 and the cutting platform 21 through a smooth transition, avoiding jamming caused by discontinuous paths when the paper moves.

[0044] The guide surface 31 refers to the guiding structure connecting the paper output port of the printing device 1 and the paper input end of the cutting platform 21. Specifically, it can be implemented by bending a metal plate or plastic plate to form an inclined or curved surface, and its surface smoothness must meet the requirements of paper sliding. The guide surface 31 and the second connecting inclined surface 912 cooperate to form a continuous transmission path, ensuring the stability of the paper's movement trajectory from the printing device 1 to the cutting platform 21.

[0045] Specifically, the second connecting ramp 912 is positioned between the end of the guide surface 31 and the cutting platform 21, forming a continuous inclined path extending from the guide surface 31 to the cutting platform 21. When the paper is guided to the end via the guide surface 31, its leading edge contacts the second connecting ramp 912 and slides into the cutting platform 21 along the ramp under the action of the paper driving assembly. The ramp slope can be set to, for example, 5°-15° to reduce paper movement resistance and prevent the leading edge from bending. The second connecting ramp 912 and the lower shell 91 are integrated into a single design, eliminating the need for additional independent guide components and reducing the internal space occupied by the equipment.

[0046] Through the above technical solution, this embodiment solves the paper jam problem caused by height difference or path discontinuity during the paper transfer from guide surface 31 to cutting platform 21. The inclined transition structure ensures that the front end of the paper always moves in close contact with the transfer path, avoiding bending or suspension. The integrated design of the lower shell 91 reduces the use of independent guide components, lowers assembly complexity, and ensures the positional accuracy between guide surface 31 and cutting platform 21, improving equipment operational stability. If the first guide component 3 adopts a detachable structure, the second connecting inclined surface 912, integrally formed with the shell 9, can eliminate the accuracy problems caused by multiple disassembly and assembly, ensuring accurate connection between the entire guide path and cutting platform 21.

[0047] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6-7 As shown, this embodiment further proposes a technical solution in which a guide mounting groove 913 is provided between the first connecting inclined surface 911 and the second connecting inclined surface 912, and the first paper guide 3 is detachably installed at the guide mounting groove 913.

[0048] The guide mounting groove 913 refers to a recessed structure located in the transition area between two connecting inclined surfaces. Specifically, it can be integrally molded into the lower shell 91 of the housing 9 using injection molding, and its width can match the side profile of the guide component. This structure utilizes the unused space in the inclined transition area to provide a positioning reference for detachable components. Detachable installation refers to a non-fixed connection between the guide component and the housing via mechanical connection. Specifically, this can be achieved using a mating structure of elastic buckle 37 and slot 914. The elastic buckle 37 can be located on the side end of the guide component, and the slot 914 is correspondingly located on the side wall of the mounting groove. This design allows the guide component to be independently assembled and disassembled, avoiding the need for disassembly of the entire structure.

[0049] Specifically, the guide mounting slot 913 is located in the transition area of ​​the transmission path between the paper output port of the printing module 10 and the paper input port of the cutting platform 21. When the first paper guide 3 is embedded in the mounting slot 913, its guide surface 31 forms a continuous transition surface with the first connecting slope 911 and the second connecting slope 912 at both ends, ensuring that there is no path deviation when the paper is transmitted from the printing device 1 to the cutting platform 21. During maintenance or troubleshooting, the guide can be removed from the mounting slot 913 by pressing the elastic buckle 37, fully exposing the transmission channel between the printing module 10 and the cutting device 2, facilitating paper jam removal or component replacement.

[0050] In this embodiment, the guide component 3 can be independently installed and removed through the cooperation of the dedicated mounting slot 913 and the elastic buckle 37, reducing maintenance steps. At the same time, the structural design of the mounting slot 913 avoids occupying additional internal space of the equipment. Furthermore, it solves the problem of the enclosed space after the printing device 1 and the cutting device 2 are combined, which prevents troubleshooting (for example, paper jams can be directly handled through the mounting slot 913).

[0051] Through the above technical solutions, this embodiment achieves spatial optimization and improved maintenance convenience of the guide component 3 installation structure. The positioning function of the guide component installation groove 913 ensures the connection accuracy of the paper transmission path. The detachable design allows the internal channel of the equipment to be fully opened during maintenance, solving the maintenance difficulties caused by the complex structure, while avoiding the increase in equipment volume due to the addition of an installation structure.

[0052] In this embodiment, the elastic buckle 37 refers to a mechanical locking component with deformation recovery capability. Specifically, it can be injection molded from polycarbonate or nylon material, and its elastic deformation enables engagement and disengagement with the slot 914. The slot 914 refers to a recessed structure matching the shape of the elastic buckle 37, and can be formed by injection molding, used to restrict the displacement freedom of the elastic buckle 37. The guide mounting groove 913 refers to a fixed area for accommodating the first paper guide 3, and can be formed by injection molding or machining of the housing 9. Its sidewall is provided with the slot 914 to provide positioning constraints.

[0053] Specifically, during installation, the elastic buckle 37 undergoes elastic deformation due to pressure from the side wall of the guide mounting groove 913. When the first paper guide 3 moves to the predetermined position, the elastic buckle 37 returns to its original shape and embeds into the slot 914, forming a mechanical interlock. During disassembly, applying external force disengages the elastic buckle 37 from the slot 914, allowing the guide 3 to be pulled out along the mounting groove 913. This structure, through the combination of elastic deformation and rigid limiting, ensures structural stability after installation while enabling quick assembly and disassembly without auxiliary tools.

[0054] Through the above technical solution, this embodiment achieves tool-free quick assembly and disassembly of the guide component 3, solving the technical problem of cumbersome operation in traditional fixing methods. The rigid constraint of the elastic buckle 37 and the slot 914 effectively prevents the guide component 3 from shifting during equipment operation, ensuring the stability of the paper transport path.

[0055] This embodiment further proposes that baffles 915 are provided on both sides of the lower shell 91 corresponding to the guide surface 31, the first connecting inclined surface 911, and the second connecting inclined surface 912.

[0056] The baffle 915 refers to the vertical limiting structure set on both sides of the paper transport path. Specifically, it can be implemented as a plastic protrusion integrally formed with the lower shell 91, with a height of 5-15 mm, for example 8 mm, to form a double-sided physical constraint during paper transport. The guide surface 31 refers to the inclined guide surface connecting the paper output port of the printing module 10 and the paper input end of the cutting platform 21. Specifically, it can be implemented as a smooth metal plate or plastic plate, with an inclination angle of 10-30 degrees, for example 20 degrees, to transport paper from the lower printing module 10 to the higher cutting platform 21.

[0057] Specifically, the baffles 915 extend along the double edges of the guide surface 31, the first connecting ramp 911, and the second connecting ramp 912, forming a continuous lateral guide channel. When paper is output from the paper outlet of the printing module 10, it first enters the guide surface 31 area via the first connecting ramp 911. At this time, the baffles 915 on both sides constrain the width direction of the paper, preventing lateral slippage due to gravity during the inclined ascent. During the transport phase on the guide surface 31, the baffles 915 continuously restrict the lateral displacement of the paper until it enters the cutting platform 21 via the second connecting ramp 912. This baffle structure 915 covers the entire critical transition area from print output to cutting input, ensuring that the paper always moves along a predetermined trajectory in the complex transport path.

[0058] This embodiment effectively constrains the lateral displacement of the paper during the inclined conveying process, avoiding interference between the paper edge and the internal structure of the equipment due to side slippage, while ensuring the positional accuracy of the paper when it enters the cutting platform 21, thereby improving the overall operational stability and processing quality of the equipment.

[0059] This embodiment further proposes that the printing device 1 is provided with a second paper outlet 102 on the side opposite to the first paper outlet 101.

[0060] The opposite side refers to the center line of the paper transport path inside the printing device 1 as a reference. Specifically, it can be achieved by arranging paper output channels on both opposite sides of the printing module 10, with the first paper output port 101 and the second paper output port 102 connected to the two ends of the paper output channel, respectively.

[0061] Specifically, when the printing module 10 completes paper processing, the paper transport mechanism selects to transport the paper to the first paper outlet 101 along a first direction or to the second paper outlet 102 along a second direction, according to the control signal. The first direction corresponds to the side where the cutting device 2 is located, and the paper enters the cutting platform 21 through the first paper outlet 101; the second direction corresponds to the external space of the equipment, and the paper is discharged directly through the second paper outlet 102. The switching of the transport direction can be achieved by a bidirectional drive roller, and the rotation direction of the drive roller is adjusted by the motor control module, for example, by using a stepper motor forward and reverse rotation control method.

[0062] Through the above technical solution, this embodiment achieves flexible selection of paper output path. While maintaining the integration of the equipment, it supports both continuous printing and cutting operation mode and allows direct output of finished products during individual printing operations. This reduces the ineffective transmission distance of paper inside the equipment, reduces the risk of paper jams, and improves operation efficiency.

[0063] This embodiment further proposes that the paper box module 11 and the printing module 10 are detachably connected.

[0064] The detachable connection refers to a physical connection between two modules that allows for separation through a mechanical structure. This can be achieved using snap-fit ​​interfaces, slide rail connectors, or bolt fastening components. This connection method allows the paper tray module 11 to be quickly assembled and disassembled without the need for tools, while ensuring the continuity of the paper transport path between modules.

[0065] Specifically, the paper tray module 11 is embedded into the corresponding interface of the printing module 10 via a slide rail connector, forming a stable paper transport channel in the installed state. When maintenance or layout adjustment is required, the paper tray module 11 is pulled out along the slide rail, severing the physical connection with the printing module 10. This design makes the paper tray module 11 an independent functional unit while retaining the paper transport function.

[0066] Combination Figure 1-3 and Figure 8 As shown, based on the above embodiments, the printing and cutting device of this embodiment can realize three working modes: 1. Print and cut simultaneously: The path adopts path A. The paper is output from the paper tray module 11 and enters the printing device 1. The printing device 1 performs thermal sublimation printing back and forth according to the graphic until the preset printing effect is achieved. The printed paper (photo paper or label paper) is sent out of the printing device 1 through the first paper output port 101. Driven by the first paper drive component 12, it is guided into the cutting platform 21 by the first paper guide component 3. The cutting module 20 of the cutting device 2 is centered and senses the material through the photoelectric sensor and is automatically fed by the second paper drive component 22. The cutting module 21 calculates the outline according to the preset graphic and accurately guides the paper through the XY drive mechanism via the second paper drive component 22. At the same time, the cutting module 21 cuts the outline through the Z-axis carriage. After the cutting is completed, the second paper drive component 22 sends the cut paper out through the window 93, completing the printing and cutting.

[0067] 2. Printing Mode: The path adopts path B. The paper is output from the paper tray module 11 and enters the printing device 1. The printing device 1 performs thermal sublimation printing back and forth according to the graphic until the preset printing effect is achieved. The printed paper (photo paper or label paper) is sent out from the second paper output port 102.

[0068] 3. Cutting Mode: The path adopts path C. The paper is fed through window 93 and enters the cutting device 2. The cutting module 20 of the cutting device 2 is centered and senses the material through a photoelectric sensor and is automatically fed through the second paper drive component 22. The cutting module 21 calculates the outline according to the preset graphic and accurately guides the paper through the XY drive mechanism via the second paper drive component 22. At the same time, the cutting module 21 cuts the outline through the Z-axis carriage. If the paper is long, part of the paper enters the temporary storage cavity 19 area. After the cutting is completed, the second paper drive component 22 sends the cut paper out through window 93, completing the cutting.

[0069] The above description describes specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A print and cut apparatus, characterized by, The application relates to a printing device (1) comprising a printing module (10), a paper box module (11) arranged below a paper feeding port of the printing module (10), a first paper driving assembly (12) corresponding to a paper outlet end of the paper box module (11), the first paper driving assembly (12) being arranged corresponding to a paper outlet port of the paper box module (11) and being used for collecting paper of the paper box module (11), and the first paper driving assembly (12) being arranged corresponding to a first paper outlet end of the printing module (10) and forming a first paper outlet port (101); a cutting device (2) comprising a cutting platform (21), a cutting module (20) arranged on the cutting platform (21) and a second paper driving assembly (22); a first paper guide (3) arranged between the printing device (1) and the cutting device (2) and comprising a guide surface (31), the first end of the guide surface (31) being arranged corresponding to the first paper outlet port (101), the second end of the guide surface (31) being arranged corresponding to a second paper feeding end of the cutting platform (21), and the first paper feeding end of the cutting platform (21) being arranged opposite to the second paper feeding end; and a shell (9) used for bearing the printing device (1), the cutting device (2) and the first paper guide (3). The cutting device (2) is arranged above the paper box module (11), the position of the cutting platform (21) is higher than the position of the first paper outlet port (101), and the guide surface (31) is an inclined surface or a curved surface with the first end in a low position and the second end in a high position. The application further comprises a second guide (4) comprising a plane (41) arranged above the printing device (1) and an inclined surface (42) connected to one end of the plane (41), the end (421) of the inclined surface (42) extending to the vicinity of the second end of the guide surface (31) and forming a gap with the guide surface (31), and the plane (41) and the shell (9) forming a paper temporary storage cavity (19). The shell (9) comprises a lower shell (91), the lower shell (91) is provided with a first connecting inclined surface (911), and the first connecting inclined surface (911) is arranged between the first paper outlet port (901) of the printing module (10) and the first end of the guide surface (31). The lower shell (91) is further provided with a second connecting inclined surface (912), and the second connecting inclined surface (912) is arranged between the second end of the guide surface (31) and the cutting platform (21). A guide mounting groove (913) is arranged between the first connecting inclined surface (911) and the second connecting inclined surface (912), and the first paper guide (3) is detachably mounted at the guide mounting groove (913).

2. The print cutting apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The side end of the first paper guide (3) is provided with an elastic buckle (37), and the side wall of the guide mounting groove (913) is provided with a clamping groove (914) matched with the elastic buckle (37).

3. The print cutting apparatus of claim 2, wherein, ​ 4. The print cutting apparatus of claim 1, wherein, ​ 5. The print cutting apparatus of claim 4, wherein, ​ 6. The print cutting apparatus of claim 5, wherein, ​ 7. The print cutting apparatus of claim 6, wherein, ​ 8. The print cutting apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The lower shell (91) is provided with a retaining wall (915) on both sides of the guide surface (31), a first connecting inclined surface (911) and a second connecting inclined surface (912).

9. The print cutting apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The printing device (1) is provided with a second paper outlet (102) on the side opposite to the first paper outlet (101).

10. The print cutting apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The paper box module (11) and the printing module (10) are detachably connected.

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