Adjustable paper detection structure and printer

By using an adjustable design of the elastic tooth-shaped structure in the paper detection structure of the thermal printer, the problem that the fixed detection device in the prior art is not compatible with different thermal papers is solved, and the convenient adjustment and high compatibility of the paper detection device are achieved.

CN222875606UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-16ZHUHAI XPRINTER ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421948296.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-12
Publication Date
2025-05-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-12

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Technical Problem

The fixed paper detection device in existing thermal printers is not compatible with thermal paper of different sizes and labels, resulting in poor compatibility.

Method used

An adjustable paper detection structure is designed. By providing an elastic toothed structure on the paper inspection assembly and the pressing part, the paper inspection assembly can slide stably and smoothly, and adjust its position on the paper bin to be compatible with thermal paper of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient adjustment of paper detection device and compatibility of different thermal papers, and improves the stability and compatibility of paper detection structure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an adjustable paper detection structure and a printer. The paper detection structure comprises a paper bin, a paper detection assembly and a paper pressing part are arranged on the paper bin, the paper detection assembly is arranged on the paper bin in a sliding fit mode, a first tooth-shaped structure is arranged on the paper detection assembly, and a second tooth-shaped structure meshed with the first tooth-shaped structure is arranged on the paper pressing part. The first tooth-shaped structure and / or the second tooth-shaped structure are / is an elastic tooth-shaped structure, and the first tooth-shaped structure can move relative to the second tooth-shaped structure; the printer comprises a paper detection structure. The printer is applied to the technical field of printers.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of printers, in particular to an adjustable paper detection structure and a printer. Background Art

[0002] At present, thermal printers detect thermal paper by setting up a paper detection device. However, since the printers in the prior art use a fixed detection device for detection, and there is no uniform standard for the size and identification of thermal paper on the market, the detection cannot meet the diversity of paper, resulting in poor compatibility of the fixed detection device. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art. The first purpose is to provide an adjustable paper detection structure which is convenient for adjusting the position of the paper detection device and has good compatibility.

[0004] The second object of the utility model is to provide a printer which is convenient for adjusting the position of the paper detection device and has good compatibility.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is: the adjustable paper detection structure includes a paper bin, a paper detection component and a paper pressing part are arranged on the paper bin, the paper detection component is slidably fitted on the paper bin, the paper detection component is provided with a first toothed structure, the paper pressing part is provided with a second toothed structure meshing with the first toothed structure, the first toothed structure and / or the second toothed structure are elastic toothed structures, and the first toothed structure can move relative to the second toothed structure.

[0006] Furthermore, the paper pressing part has a slide groove, and the paper detecting assembly is slidably fitted in the slide groove.

[0007] Furthermore, the first tooth-shaped structure is distributed on both sides of the paper detecting assembly, and the second tooth-shaped structure is distributed on both sides of the slide groove.

[0008] Furthermore, guide grooves are provided on both sides of the paper detection assembly, and guide blocks cooperating with the guide grooves are provided on the paper bin.

[0009] Furthermore, the paper detector assembly comprises a paper detector upper cover and a paper detector lower cover, the paper detector upper cover is arranged on the paper detector lower cover, and a paper detection sensor is arranged between the paper detector upper cover and the paper detector lower cover.

[0010] Furthermore, a plurality of protrusions are evenly arranged on the upper end surface of the paper detector upper cover.

[0011] In addition, the utility model also provides a printer, which includes the adjustable paper detection structure.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0013] With respect to the deficiencies of the prior art, in the present invention, since the first tooth-shaped structure is meshed with the second tooth-shaped structure, and the first tooth-shaped structure and / or the second tooth-shaped structure is an elastic tooth-shaped structure, the paper detection assembly can slide stably and smoothly, so as to facilitate adjustment of the position of the paper detection assembly on the paper bin, thereby being compatible with different thermal papers. Moreover, through the setting of the mutual meshing of the tooth-shaped structures, the stability of the paper detection assembly can be improved and it is not easy to shift, so that the paper detection detection structure has the advantages of easy adjustment of the position of the paper detection detection device and good compatibility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of part A;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the paper checking component and the paper pressing part of the utility model.

[0019] The reference numerals are as follows:

[0020] 1. Paper bin; 2. Paper detection assembly; 3. Paper pressing part; 5. First tooth-shaped structure; 6. Second tooth-shaped structure; 7. Slide groove; 8. Guide groove; 9. Guide block; 10. Paper detector upper cover; 11. Paper detector lower cover; 12. Paper detection sensor; 13. Bump.

[0021] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0023] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, clockwise, counterclockwise, etc., are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0024] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present utility model are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a paper detection structure includes a paper bin 1, and a paper detection component 2 and a paper pressing part 3 are provided on the paper bin 1. The paper detection component 2 is slidably fitted on the paper bin 1, and a first toothed structure 5 is provided on the paper detection component 2. The paper pressing part 3 is provided with a second toothed structure 6 meshing with the first toothed structure 5. The first toothed structure 5 and / or the second toothed structure 6 are elastic toothed structures, and the first toothed structure 5 can move relative to the second toothed structure 6.

[0026] When adjustment is required, the paper detecting assembly 2 is pushed to adjust the meshing position of the first toothed structure 5 on the second toothed structure 6 , and the paper detecting assembly 2 can be kept stable after meshing, thereby completing the position adjustment of the paper detecting assembly 2 .

[0027] With respect to the deficiencies of the prior art, in the present invention, since the first tooth-shaped structure 5 is meshed with the second tooth-shaped structure 6, and the first tooth-shaped structure 5 and / or the second tooth-shaped structure 6 are elastic tooth-shaped structures, the paper detection component 2 can slide stably and smoothly, so as to facilitate adjustment of the position of the paper detection component 2 on the paper bin 1, so as to be compatible with different thermal papers. Moreover, through the setting of the mutual meshing of the tooth-shaped structures, the stability of the paper detection component 2 can be improved and it is not easy to shift, so that the paper detection detection structure has the advantages of easy adjustment of the position of the paper detection detection device and good compatibility.

[0028] In some embodiments, the paper pressing portion 3 has a slide groove 7, and the paper detecting assembly 2 is slidably fitted in the slide groove 7; the first tooth-shaped structure 5 is distributed on both sides of the paper detecting assembly 2, and the second tooth-shaped structure 6 is distributed on both sides of the slide groove 7. Specifically, when adjusting the position of the paper detecting assembly 2, the paper detecting assembly 2 is moved to a corresponding position so that the first tooth-shaped structure 5 can be engaged with the position of the corresponding second tooth-shaped structure 6.

[0029] In some embodiments, guide grooves 8 are provided on both sides of the paper detection assembly 2, and guide blocks 9 are provided on the paper bin 1 to cooperate with the guide grooves 8. Specifically, when the position of the paper detection assembly 2 is adjusted, the position of the paper detection assembly 2 can be stably adjusted through the cooperation between the guide grooves 8 and the guide blocks 9.

[0030] In some embodiments, the paper detector assembly 2 includes a paper detector upper cover 10 and a paper detector lower cover 11, wherein the paper detector upper cover 10 is disposed on the paper detector lower cover 11, and a paper detector sensor 12 is disposed between the paper detector upper cover 10 and the paper detector lower cover 11; and a plurality of protrusions 13 are evenly disposed on the upper end surface of the paper detector upper cover 10. Specifically, through the provision of the protrusions 13, the paper detector assembly 2 can be easily pushed by pushing the protrusions 13.

[0031] In addition, the utility model also provides a printer, which includes the adjustable paper detection structure. Specifically, the specific structure of the adjustable paper detection structure refers to the above embodiment. Since the adjustable paper detection structure adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here one by one.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable paper detection structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a paper bin (1), wherein the paper bin (1) is provided with a paper detection component (2) and a paper pressing part (3), wherein the paper detection component (2) is slidably engaged with the paper bin (1), wherein the paper detection component (2) is provided with a first toothed structure (5), wherein the paper pressing part (3) is provided with a second toothed structure (6) meshing with the first toothed structure (5), wherein the first toothed structure (5) and / or the second toothed structure (6) are elastic toothed structures, and the first toothed structure (5) can move relative to the second toothed structure (6).

2. The adjustable paper detection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The paper pressing part (3) is provided with a slide groove (7), and the paper detecting component (2) is slidably fitted in the slide groove (7).

3. The adjustable paper detection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first tooth-shaped structure (5) is distributed on both sides of the paper detection component (2), and the second tooth-shaped structure (6) is distributed on both sides of the slide groove (7).

4. The adjustable paper detection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Guide grooves (8) are provided on both sides of the paper detection component (2), and guide blocks (9) cooperating with the guide grooves (8) are provided on the paper bin (1).

5. An adjustable paper detection structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The paper detector assembly (2) comprises a paper detector upper cover (10) and a paper detector lower cover (11); the paper detector upper cover (10) is arranged on the paper detector lower cover (11); and a paper detection sensor (12) is arranged between the paper detector upper cover (10) and the paper detector lower cover (11).

6. The adjustable paper detection structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the paper detector upper cover (10) is evenly provided with a plurality of protrusions (13).

7. A printer, characterized in that: It comprises an adjustable paper detection structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6.