Portable label printer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable label printer which comprises a base, a turning cover, a rubber roller, a driving piece and a heating body. A paper placing area is arranged on the top face of the base, a paper inlet is formed in one side of the paper placing area, and a paper outlet is formed in the other side of the paper placing area. The flip cover is arranged right above the base, and one end of the flip cover is rotationally connected with one end of the base; the rubber roller is rotatably arranged on the base, the rubber roller is arranged close to the paper outlet, and the rubber roller is exposed out of the top surface of the base; the driving piece is arranged in the base, and the driving end of the driving piece is connected with the rubber roller; the heating body is arranged on the turning cover, and the heating body abuts against the rubber roller. When a user needs to print, the user only needs to open the flip cover, place paper to be printed on the paper placing area, then close the flip cover and start the printer, so that the printer is very convenient, a paper bin does not need to be additionally arranged in the printer, and the size of the printer is greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of printers, in particular to a portable label printer. Background Art

[0002] A label printer is a device that prints various image information such as barcodes, QR codes, graphics, and text on labels by using thermal or thermal transfer printing methods, and is widely used in fields such as POS terminal systems, banking systems, and medical instruments.

[0003] Traditional label printers usually have a paper roll bin, and it is necessary to install the label roll paper in the paper roll bin. The label roll paper will occupy a relatively large volume of the label printer, resulting in a larger volume of the label printer, which is not conducive to users' carrying. Moreover, the label roll paper needs to be replaced frequently, bringing inconvenience to users and being not conducive to improving the user experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a portable label printer to solve the technical problem of inconvenient carrying of label printers in the prior art.

[0005] The utility model is implemented by adopting the following technical solutions: A portable label printer includes a base, a flip cover, a rubber roller, a driving member, and a heating element;

[0006] The top surface of the base has a paper placement area, one side of the paper placement area is a paper inlet, and the other side of the paper placement area is a paper outlet;

[0007] The flip cover is arranged directly above the base, and one end of the flip cover is rotatably connected to one end of the base;

[0008] The rubber roller is rotatably arranged on the base, and the rubber roller is arranged close to the paper outlet and protrudes from the top surface of the base;

[0009] The driving member is arranged inside the base, and the driving end of the driving member is connected to the rubber roller;

[0010] The heating element is arranged on the flip cover, and the heating element abuts against the rubber roller.

[0011] In a possible implementation manner, a circuit board and a storage battery are further arranged inside the base. The circuit board is electrically connected to the storage battery, the circuit board is electrically connected to the driving member, a printing switch is arranged on the flip cover, and the printing switch is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0012] In a possible implementation, a first gear is provided at the driving end of the driving member, a second gear is provided at the end of the rubber roller, and the first gear meshes with the second gear.

[0013] In a possible implementation, a first transmission mechanism is further included. The first transmission mechanism includes a plurality of gears that mesh in sequence. The gear at the head end of the first transmission mechanism meshes with the first gear, and the gear at the tail end of the first transmission mechanism meshes with the second gear.

[0014] In a possible implementation, a button is provided at the other end of the flip cover. A buckle is provided at the lower end of the button, and an elastic member is provided inside the button. One end of the elastic member abuts against the button, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the flip cover.

[0015] A card slot corresponding to the buckle is provided on the base. When the user closes the flip cover, the buckle extends into the card slot.

[0016] In a possible implementation, a blocking protrusion is provided in the middle of the paper feeding area, so that the paper feeding area is divided into two printing areas.

[0017] In a possible implementation, a first baffle and a second baffle are provided on the base. The first baffle and the second baffle are both slidably arranged relative to the base, and the first baffle and the second baffle are respectively located in two different printing areas.

[0018] In a possible implementation, a second transmission mechanism is further included. The second transmission mechanism includes a third gear, a first rack, and a second rack.

[0019] The third gear is rotatably arranged on the base, and the third gear is arranged at the central position between the first baffle and the second baffle.

[0020] One end of the first rack is connected to the first baffle, and the other end of the first rack meshes with the third gear.

[0021] One end of the second rack is connected to the second baffle, and the other end of the second rack meshes with the third gear.

[0022] In a possible implementation, one end of the flip cover has a rotating part. A rotating shaft is provided on the rotating part. A rotating groove is provided on the base, and a rotating hole is provided on the inner wall of the rotating groove. The rotating part extends into the rotating groove, and the rotating shaft extends into the rotating hole.

[0023] In a possible implementation, a paper-cutting part is provided on the flip cover, and the paper-cutting part is located at the paper outlet.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: when the user needs to print, just open the flip cover, place the paper to be printed on the paper placement area, then close the flip cover, and start the printer. It is very convenient, eliminating the need for an additional paper bin inside the printer, greatly reducing the volume of this printer, making the printer more portable, and conducive to improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the portable label printer of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of the portable label printer of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the flip cover in the portable label printer of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the base in the portable label printer of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the driving member and the rubber roller in the portable label printer of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the first transmission mechanism in the portable label printer of the present utility model.

[0031] In the figure:

[0032] 100, base; 101, paper placement area; 102, paper inlet; 103, paper outlet; 104, card slot; 105, blocking protrusion; 106, rotating groove; 107, rotating hole; 108, power switch; 109, Type-c interface;

[0033] 200, flip cover; 201, rotating part; 202, rotating shaft; 203, paper cutting part; 204, printing switch; 205, button; 206, buckle; 207, elastic member;

[0034] 300, rubber roller; 301, second gear;

[0035] 400, driving member; 401, first gear;

[0036] 500, heating element;

[0037] 600, circuit board; 601, energy storage battery;

[0038] 700, mounting plate; 701, first transmission mechanism;

[0039] 800. First retaining paperboard; 801. Second retaining paperboard;

[0040] 900. Second transmission mechanism; 901. Third gear; 902. First rack; 903. Second rack. Detailed implementation manners

[0041] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0042] It should be noted that all the directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back,...) in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0043] In addition, the descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the present application are only for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the present application.

[0044] Such as Figure 1-6A portable label printer as shown includes a base 100, a flip cover 200, a rubber roller 300, a driving member 400, and a heating element 500; the top surface of the base 100 has a paper placing area 101, one side of the paper placing area 101 is a paper inlet 102, and the other side of the paper placing area 101 is a paper outlet 103; the flip cover 200 is arranged directly above the base 100, and one end of the flip cover 200 is rotatably connected to one end of the base 100; the rubber roller 300 is rotatably arranged on the base 100, and the rubber roller 300 is arranged close to the paper outlet 103, and the rubber roller 300 protrudes from the top surface of the base 100; the driving member 400 is arranged inside the base 100, and the driving end of the driving member 400 is connected to the rubber roller 300; the heating element 500 is arranged on the flip cover 200, and the heating element 500 abuts against the rubber roller 300. It is easy to understand that the label printer uses thermal transfer technology for printing. Therefore, the setting of the heating element 500 is particularly important. The driving member 400 is a motor, and the motor is used to drive the rubber roller 300 to rotate. When the rubber roller 300 rotates, it can also drive the paper to move. In addition, a spring is also arranged inside the flip cover 200. One end of the spring abuts against the heating element 500, and the other end of the spring abuts against the heating element 500. Under the action of the spring, the heating element 500 tightly abuts against the rubber roller 300 to ensure the printing quality. When the user needs to print, just open the flip cover 200, place the paper to be printed on the paper placing area 101, and then close the flip cover 200 and start the printer. It is very convenient, eliminating the need for an additional paper bin inside the printer, greatly reducing the volume of this printer, making the printer more portable, and conducive to improving the user experience.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 2 , in a possible implementation manner, a circuit board 600 and a storage battery 601 are further arranged inside the base 100. The circuit board 600 is electrically connected to the storage battery 601, the circuit board 600 is electrically connected to the driving member 400, a print switch 204 is arranged on the flip cover 200, and the print switch 204 is electrically connected to the circuit board 600. It is easy to understand that the heating element 500 is also electrically connected to the circuit board 600. The storage battery 601 is used to supply power to the entire printer, the print switch 204 is used to turn on or off the driving member 400. A power switch 108 and a Type-c interface 109 are further arranged on the side surface of the base 100, and both the power switch 108 and the Type-c interface 109 are connected to the circuit board 600. The power switch 108 is used to turn on or off the entire printer, and the Type-c interface 109 can be used for charging or data transmission, etc.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 5, in a possible implementation, a first gear 401 is provided at the driving end of the driving member 400, and a second gear 301 is provided at the end of the rubber roller 300. The first gear 401 meshes with the second gear 301. It should be noted that an installation plate 700 is provided in the base 100. One ends of the driving member 400 and the rubber roller 300 are both arranged on the installation plate 700. The installation plate 700 is used to provide an installation foundation for the driving member 400 and the rubber roller 300. The driving member 400 drives the rubber roller 300 to rotate through gear transmission, which is beneficial to improving the rotation stability of the rubber roller 300.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 5 , in a possible implementation, a first transmission mechanism 701 is further included. The first transmission mechanism 701 includes a plurality of gears that mesh in sequence. The gear at the head end of the first transmission mechanism 701 meshes with the first gear 401, and the gear at the tail end of the first transmission mechanism 701 meshes with the second gear 301. It is easy to understand that gear transmission has the characteristics of high transmission efficiency, accurate transmission ratio, long service life, large transmission power, large speed ratio range, high transmission accuracy, and compact structure. Therefore, by setting the first transmission mechanism 701 to adjust the transmission ratio between the motor and the rubber roller 300, the transmission performance between the driving member 400 and the rubber roller 300 can be better, which is beneficial to improving the service life and stability of the label printer. Specifically, the first transmission mechanism 701 includes three gears, and all three gears are rotatably arranged on the installation plate 700.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 2 , in a possible implementation, a button 205 is provided at the other end of the flip cover 200. A buckle 206 is provided at the lower end of the button 205. An elastic member 207 is provided inside the button 205. One end of the elastic member 207 abuts against the button 205, and the other end of the elastic member 207 abuts against the flip cover 200. A slot 104 corresponding to the buckle 206 is provided on the base 100. When the user closes the flip cover 200, the buckle 206 extends into the slot 104. It is easy to understand that the elastic member 207 is a spring. When the user needs to open the flip cover 200, only need to press the button 205 to move the button 205 backward, so that the buckle 206 is separated from the slot 104, and then the flip cover 200 can be opened, which is very convenient. The setting of the elastic member 207 can make the button 205 always be in a state of outward abutment without external force, so that the buckle 206 always remains in a state of being clamped with the base 100, thereby ensuring that the flip cover 200 is always in a closed state and avoiding the phenomenon that the flip cover 200 is accidentally opened.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 4, in a possible implementation, a blocking protrusion 105 is provided in the middle of the paper feeding area 101, so that the paper feeding area 101 is divided into two printing areas. It is easy to understand that the width of the label is usually small. Therefore, to improve the printing efficiency, the user can place papers on the two printing areas respectively, so that the printer can print two labels simultaneously.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 6 , in a possible implementation, a first baffle 800 and a second baffle 801 are provided on the base 100. The first baffle 800 and the second baffle 801 are both slidably arranged relative to the base 100, and the first baffle 800 and the second baffle 801 are respectively located in two different printing areas. It is easy to understand that the user only needs to slide the baffle to change the size of the paper inlet 102, so that the printing area can adapt to papers of different sizes, and further enables the printer to print labels of different sizes, improving the versatility of the printer.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 6 , in a possible implementation, it further includes a second transmission mechanism 900. The second transmission mechanism 900 includes a third gear 901, a first rack 902 and a second rack 903; the third gear 901 is rotatably arranged on the base 100, and the third gear 901 is arranged at the central position between the first baffle 800 and the second baffle 801; one end of the first rack 902 is connected to the first baffle 800, and the other end of the first rack 902 meshes with the third gear 901; one end of the second rack 903 is connected to the second baffle 801, and the other end of the second rack 903 meshes with the third gear 901. It should be noted that the second transmission mechanism 900 is arranged on the base 100. The arrangement of the second transmission mechanism 900 can make the first baffle 800 and the second baffle 801 move simultaneously, and the user only needs to push one of them, which provides convenience for the user and is beneficial to improving the user experience; in addition, the first baffle 800 is connected to the first rack 902 by bolts, and the second baffle 801 is also connected to the second rack 903 by bolts, which is beneficial to improving the structural strength of the second transmission mechanism 900.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4, in a possible implementation, one end of the flip cover 200 has a rotating part 201, a rotating shaft 202 is provided on the rotating part 201, a rotating groove 106 is provided on the base 100, a rotating hole 107 is provided on the inner wall of the rotating groove 106, the rotating part 201 extends into the rotating groove 106, and the rotating shaft 202 extends into the rotating hole 107. It is easy to understand that when the user places the paper, the flip cover 200 needs to be opened. The cooperation between the rotating part 201 and the rotating groove 106 enables the flip cover 200 to still have a stable connection relationship with the base 100 after being opened. The cooperation between the rotating shaft 202 and the rotating hole 107 realizes the rotational connection between the flip cover 200 and the base 100, ensuring the smooth rotation of the flip cover 200.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 3 , in a possible implementation, a paper-cutting part 203 is provided on the flip cover 200, and the paper-cutting part 203 is located at the paper outlet 103. It is easy to understand that the printed label needs to be torn off. The side wall of the paper-cutting part 203 has a serrated structure, so that the printed label can be smoothly and flatly torn off, providing convenience for the user.

[0054] The above-mentioned implementation is only the preferred implementation of the present invention, and the protection scope of the present invention cannot be limited thereby. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention belong to the protection scope required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable label printer, characterized in that, It includes a base, a flip cover, a rubber roller, a driving member and a heating element; The top surface of the base has a paper placing area, one side of the paper placing area is a paper inlet, and the other side of the paper placing area is a paper outlet; The flip cover is arranged directly above the base, and one end of the flip cover is rotatably connected to one end of the base; The rubber roller is rotatably arranged on the base, and the rubber roller is arranged close to the paper outlet, and the rubber roller protrudes from the top surface of the base; The driving member is arranged inside the base, and the driving end of the driving member is connected to the rubber roller; The heating element is arranged on the flip cover, and the heating element abuts against the rubber roller.

2. The portable label printer according to claim 1, wherein A circuit board and a storage battery are further arranged inside the base, the circuit board is electrically connected to the storage battery, the circuit board is electrically connected to the driving member, a printing switch is arranged on the flip cover, and the printing switch is electrically connected to the circuit board.

3. The portable label printer according to claim 1, characterized in that A first gear is arranged at the driving end of the driving member, a second gear is arranged at the end of the rubber roller, and the first gear meshes with the second gear.

4. The portable label printer according to claim 3, wherein It further includes a first transmission mechanism, the first transmission mechanism includes a plurality of gears meshing in sequence, the gear at the head end in the first transmission mechanism meshes with the first gear, and the gear at the tail end in the first transmission mechanism meshes with the second gear.

5. The portable label printer according to claim 1, wherein, A button is arranged at the other end of the flip cover, a buckle is arranged at the lower end of the button, an elastic member is arranged inside the button, one end of the elastic member abuts against the button, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the flip cover; A card slot corresponding to the buckle is arranged on the base, and when the user closes the flip cover, the buckle extends into the card slot.

6. The portable label printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, A blocking protrusion is arranged in the middle of the paper placing area to divide the paper placing area into two printing areas.

7. The portable label printer according to claim 6, wherein, A first baffle and a second baffle are arranged on the base, the first baffle and the second baffle are both slidably arranged relative to the base, and the first baffle and the second baffle are respectively located in two different printing areas.

8. The portable label printer according to claim 7, wherein It further includes a second transmission mechanism, the second transmission mechanism includes a third gear, a first rack and a second rack; The third gear is rotatably arranged on the base, and the third gear is arranged at the central position between the first baffle and the second baffle; One end of the first rack is connected to the first baffle, and the other end of the first rack meshes with the third gear; One end of the second rack is connected to the second baffle, and the other end of the second rack meshes with the third gear.

9. The portable label printer according to claim 1, wherein One end of the flip cover has a rotating part, a rotating shaft is arranged on the rotating part, a rotating groove is arranged on the base, a rotating hole is arranged on the inner wall of the rotating groove, the rotating part extends into the rotating groove, and the rotating shaft extends into the rotating hole.

10. The portable label printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, A paper cutting part is arranged on the flip cover, and the paper cutting part is located at the paper outlet.

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