Bill printing device suitable for narrow space

By using mounting brackets and adjusting stud compensation rail deformation in the bill printing device, the paper jam and maintenance problems of bill printing device in the narrow space are solved, convenient paper tape replacement and equipment maintenance are achieved, and the reliability of the equipment is improved.

CN223085669UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11CHENGDU WEICHUANG RAIL TRANSIT SPECIAL EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422518802.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-17
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-17

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Technical Problem

The existing rail transit TVM bill printing device is prone to paper jams and print heads in a small space, and the spare parts are insufficient, making it difficult to maintain.

Method used

A bill printing device suitable for narrow spaces is designed, using mounting brackets and adjustment studs to compensate the deformation of the guide rails, and optimizing the printing paper structure, including paper inlet guides and paper outlet guides, to achieve rapid paper loading and convenient maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient paper tape replacement and equipment maintenance in a small space, reduces printhead damage, adapts to guide rail deformation, and improves equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of printing equipment, and discloses a bill printing device suitable for a narrow space, which comprises a mounting bracket, a printing head control panel and a control button panel are arranged in the mounting bracket, the mounting bracket is mounted on a guide rail, and a waist-shaped hole is formed in the front end of the mounting bracket; the thermal printing head is installed on the installation support through an adjusting stud, and the adjusting stud is arranged in the kidney-shaped hole in a penetrating mode. A rolling shaft is rotationally arranged at the upper end of the mounting support, printing paper is arranged on the rolling shaft in a sleeving mode, and the printing head control panel is electrically connected with the thermal printing head and the control button panel. The bill printing device suitable for the narrow and small space provided by the utility model adopts a new structural shape, facilitates replacement of a paper tape and maintenance of equipment, is compact in structure, and is suitable for installation in the narrow and small space; and the printing head adopts a new mounting mode, so that the deformation of the guide rail can be conveniently compensated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of printing devices, and particularly relates to a bill printing device suitable for narrow spaces. Background Art

[0002] With the increase in the service time of the bill printing devices of some TVMs (ticket vending machines) used in rail transit, the equipment has gradually aged and has a high failure rate. Due to the long-term operation of the equipment, the TVM installation rails are deformed to varying degrees, resulting in paper jams in the bill printing device. Currently, the following problems exist in the use and maintenance process: First, some line print heads are out of production and spare parts cannot be supplied normally; second, the TVM installation rails are deformed to varying degrees and the installation space of some lines is narrow; third, when the pushing module is inserted, the printer head collides with the paper outlet of the printing paper, resulting in failures such as damage to the print head and paper jams. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least to some extent the above technical problems. For this purpose, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a bill printing device suitable for narrow spaces.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0005] A bill printing device suitable for narrow spaces includes a mounting bracket. A print head control board and a control button board are arranged inside the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is installed on the rail. A kidney-shaped hole is provided at the front end of the mounting bracket. The thermal print head is installed on the mounting bracket through an adjusting stud, and the adjusting stud passes through the kidney-shaped hole. A roller is rotatably arranged at the upper end of the mounting bracket, and printing paper is sleeved on the roller. The print head control board is electrically connected to the thermal print head and the control button board respectively.

[0006] Preferably, a paper inlet guiding member is provided at the paper inlet of the thermal print head, and two upper and lower paper outlet guiding plates are provided at the printing port. Both of the two paper outlet guiding plates are inclined, and the distance between the two paper outlet guiding plates gradually decreases in the direction away from the thermal print head.

[0007] Preferably, two vertical plates are provided at the upper end of the mounting bracket, and roller grooves are provided on the vertical plates. Both ends of the roller are installed in the roller grooves.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of riveting studs are provided on the mounting bracket, and both the print head control board and the control button board are installed on the riveting studs through screws.

[0009] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0010] A bill printing device applicable to narrow spaces provided by the present utility model adopts a new structural shape, which facilitates the replacement of the paper tape and the maintenance of the device. The structure is compact and suitable for installation in narrow spaces. The print head adopts a new installation method, which is convenient for compensating for the deformation of the guide rail. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0011] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the bill printing device applicable to narrow spaces of the present utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the paper guiding member at the paper inlet of the present utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket of the present utility model.

[0014] Figure 4 It is a principle block diagram of the bill printing device applicable to narrow spaces of the present utility model.

[0015] In the figure: 1 - mounting bracket; 2 - print head control board; 3 - control button board; 4 - guide rail; 5 - kidney-shaped hole; 6 - thermal print head; 7 - adjusting stud; 8 - roller; 9 - printing paper; 10 - paper guiding member at the paper inlet; 11 - paper guiding board at the paper outlet; 12 - vertical plate; 13 - roller groove; 14 - press rivet stud. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment

[0016] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described by referring to the drawings herein are exemplary and are intended to explain the present utility model, and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. The components of the embodiments of the present utility model described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0017] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected", "connected with", "fixed" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements.

[0018] The present utility model will be further described below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0019] As Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, a bill printing device applicable to narrow spaces in this embodiment includes an installation bracket 1. The outline of the installation bracket 1 is generally rectangular parallelepiped-shaped. A print head control board 2 and a control button board 3 are provided inside the installation bracket 1. The installation bracket 1 is installed on a guide rail 4. During maintenance, the installation bracket 1 is pulled out from the rear of the TVM through the guide rail for maintenance. A kidney-shaped hole 5 is provided at the front end of the installation bracket 1. The thermal print head 6 is installed on the installation bracket 1 through an adjustment stud 7. The adjustment stud 7 passes through the kidney-shaped hole 5. By adjusting the up and down position of the adjustment stud 7 in the kidney-shaped hole 5, the deformation of the guide rail 4 is compensated, and the centering of the thermal print head 6 and the paper outlet of the TVM in the up and down direction is achieved.

[0020] A roller 8 is rotatably provided at the upper end of the installation bracket 1. Two vertical plates 12 are provided at the upper end of the installation bracket 1. A roller groove 13 is provided on the vertical plates 12. Both ends of the roller 8 are installed in the roller groove 13. A printing paper 9 is sleeved on the roller 8. The printing paper is located at the top of the device. When replacing the printing paper, the roller is passed through the center of the printing paper, and then the roller is placed in the roller groove. At the paper inlet of the thermal print head 6, a paper inlet guiding member 10 is provided. At the printing port, two upper and lower paper outlet guiding plates 11 are provided. Both of the two paper outlet guiding plates 11 are inclined. The distance between the two paper outlet guiding plates 11 gradually decreases in the direction away from the thermal print head 6. When loading the printing paper, the printing paper is loaded into the thermal print head through the paper inlet guiding member. When printing and discharging paper, the printed bill is discharged through the paper outlet guiding plate.

[0021] The print head control board 2 is electrically connected to the thermal print head 6 and the control button board 3 respectively. The control button board 3 facilitates the operation and status display of the bill printing device. A plurality of press rivet studs 14 are provided on the installation bracket 1. Both the print head control board 2 and the control button board 3 are installed on the press rivet studs 14 through screws.

[0022] The improved printing device optimizes the paper loading structure and the paper inlet guiding member, reserves sufficient installation space and paper replacement space, which is convenient for installation and maintenance; optimizes the paper outlet guiding, preventing the printing port of the thermal print head from hitting the paper outlet of the TVM. The bill printing device realizes rapid paper loading, convenient printing and adapts to the installation in narrow spaces by improving the layout structure of the printer.

[0023] The present utility model is not limited to the above optional embodiments. Anyone can obtain other various forms of products under the inspiration of the present utility model. However, no matter what changes are made in its shape or structure, as long as the technical solutions fall within the scope defined by the claims of the present utility model, they all fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A bill printing device applicable to narrow spaces, characterized in that: It includes an installation bracket (1). Inside the installation bracket (1), there is a print head control board (2) and a control button board (3). The installation bracket (1) is installed on a guide rail (4). There is an oblong hole (5) at the front end of the installation bracket (1). The thermal print head (6) is installed on the installation bracket (1) through an adjusting stud (7), and the adjusting stud (7) passes through the oblong hole (5). A roller (8) is rotatably provided at the upper end of the installation bracket (1), and a printing paper (9) is sleeved on the roller (8). The print head control board (2) is electrically connected to the thermal print head (6) and the control button board (3) respectively.

2. The bill printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At the paper inlet of the thermal print head (6), there is a paper inlet paper guiding member (10), and at the printing port, there are two upper and lower paper outlet paper guiding plates (11).

3. The bill printing device according to claim 2, wherein: Both of the two paper outlet paper guiding plates (11) are inclined, and the distance between the two paper outlet paper guiding plates (11) gradually decreases along the direction away from the thermal print head (6).

4. The bill printing device according to claim 1, wherein: At the upper end of the installation bracket (1), there are two vertical plates (12), and there are roller grooves (13) on the vertical plates (12). Both ends of the roller (8) are installed in the roller grooves (13).

5. The bill printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple riveting studs (14) on the installation bracket (1), and both the print head control board (2) and the control button board (3) are installed on the riveting studs (14) through screws.