Label printer

The combined design of the engaging mechanism and the fixing mechanism solves the problems of unstable fixation and inconvenient replacement of thermal paper, realizes stable clamping and convenient replacement of thermal paper, and improves the service life and stability of the printer.

CN223314687UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-09ZHUHAI JIUYIN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422731889.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-11
Publication Date
2025-09-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing thermal printers, the fixing method of thermal paper has problems such as uneven printing, high cost, poor stability and short service life. This is especially true for solutions with single-side fixing or two-side movable, which are particularly obvious in the case of small consumables.

Method used

The meshing mechanism and the fixing mechanism are adopted, and the combination design of gears, blocks, left baffle, right baffle, rotating paddle and stop block is used to achieve two-way clamping and convenient replacement of thermal paper, and the elastic action of the spring is used to achieve the movement and fixation of the stop block.

Benefits of technology

The thermal paper can be stably clamped, the service life and replacement convenience are increased, the production difficulty and cost are reduced, and the stability and efficiency of the printer are enhanced.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a label printer, and relates to the technical field of thermal transfer printing. The label printer comprises an upper shell, and the upper shell is provided with a meshing mechanism. According to the label printer, thermo-sensitive paper is placed between the left baffle and the right baffle, then a non-slip block is pushed to move towards the thermo-sensitive paper, then a left rack is driven to move in the same direction, the right baffle is driven to move in the opposite direction, finally, the thermo-sensitive paper is clamped by the left baffle and the right baffle, and a rotary shifting piece is pushed forwards to drive the non-slip block to sink. The cylindrical position of the non-slip block tightly abuts against a tooth groove in the lower shell, and compression force is applied to a spring, so that a left rack is fixed, and meanwhile, a right baffle is fixed, the purpose of bi-directionally clamping and fixing thermo-sensitive paper is achieved, the use function of the device is guaranteed, the service life is prolonged, the plastic machining precision is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. The production difficulty is reduced, the stability of the product in the using process is improved, and the using efficiency of the device is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a printer, in particular to a label printer, belonging to the technical field of thermal transfer printing. Background Art

[0002] Thermal printing technology utilizes a print head that heats the printed area. As the temperature rises, the colorless heat-sensitive chemical coating on the thermal label undergoes a chemical reaction, turning black, revealing text and images. This printing method eliminates the need for consumables like ribbons and offers advantages such as fast printing speed, low cost, and ease of use. It is ideal for applications requiring high speed and cost-effectiveness, such as pharmaceutical price labels.

[0003] The existing technology for installing thermal paper is to fix one side while moving the other side. This solution is gradually being eliminated. The disadvantage is that the smaller the width of the consumables, the smaller the contact surface between the printing consumables and the printing component. When uneven printing force is applied, the probability of printing problems increases greatly. For this solution with two sides moving, A, the use of damping gears will increase the cost and require a relatively high damping value. Otherwise, the thermal paper will move during use, and the stability will be poor. B, when the plastic of the rotating paddle is subjected to force, the plastic deforms and clamps the limiting tooth groove to fix it in the specified position. Because the rotating paddle only uses one tooth to clamp in the limiting tooth groove, the service life will be limited by the wear of the plastic and the service life is short. To this end, we provide a label printer to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a label printer to solve the above problems. The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0005] The label printer comprises an upper shell, wherein the upper shell is provided with an engaging mechanism, the upper shell is provided with a fixing mechanism, the upper shell is installed with a right baffle, the upper shell is provided with a first through slot, and the upper shell is provided with a second through slot.

[0006] Preferably, the meshing mechanism includes a gear, the gear is installed at the bottom of the upper shell, a stopper is installed below the upper shell, the stopper is installed with a second screw, and the gear is meshed with a left rack.

[0007] Preferably, the left rack is mounted with a third screw, the gear is meshed with a right rack, and the right rack is mounted with a fourth screw.

[0008] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes a left baffle, the left baffle is mounted on the upper portion of the upper shell, the left baffle is mounted with a rotating paddle, and the rotating paddle is mounted with a fifth screw.

[0009] Preferably, the left baffle is installed with a stop block, the stop block is installed inside the left rack, and the stop block is installed with a spring.

[0010] Preferably, a lower shell is installed below the upper shell, and the lower shell is installed with a plurality of first screws.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. The label printer places the thermal paper between the left baffle and the right baffle, and then pushes the stop block to move toward the thermal paper, thereby driving the left rack to move in the same direction, thereby driving the right baffle to move in the opposite direction. Finally, the left and right baffles clamp the thermal paper, and by pushing the rotary paddle forward, the stop block is driven to sink, and the cylindrical position of the stop block is pressed against the tooth groove inside the lower shell, and a compressive force is applied to the spring, thereby fixing the left rack and the right baffle at the same time, achieving the purpose of bidirectionally clamping and fixing the thermal paper of the device, ensuring the function of the device, increasing the service life, reducing the processing accuracy of the plastic, reducing the production difficulty, increasing the stability of the product use process, and achieving the high efficiency of the device.

[0013] 2. The label printer pushes the rotary paddle backward, which drives the stop block to rise under the action of the spring elasticity, and at the same time releases the cylindrical position of the stop block from pressing against the tooth groove inside the lower shell, and then pushes the stop block to move away from the thermal paper, thereby driving the left rack to move in the same direction, thereby driving the right rack to move in the opposite direction, and at the same time driving the right baffle to move in the opposite direction. Finally, the left and right baffles release the clamping of the thermal paper, thereby achieving the purpose of convenient replacement of thermal paper in this device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a disassembled diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a disassembled diagram of the internal structure of the utility model.

[0018] Description of the drawings: 1. Upper shell; 2. Engaging mechanism; 201. Gear; 202. Stop block; 203. Second screw; 204. Left rack; 205. Third screw; 206. Right rack; 207. Fourth screw; 3. Fixing mechanism; 301. Left baffle; 302. Rotating paddle; 303. Fifth screw; 304. Stop block; 305. Spring; 4. Right baffle; 5. First through slot; 6. Second through slot; 7. First screw; 8. Lower shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 , including an upper shell 1, the upper shell 1 is provided with a meshing mechanism 2, the meshing mechanism 2 includes a gear 201, the gear 201 is installed at the bottom of the upper shell 1, a stopper 202 is installed below the upper shell 1, the stopper 202 is installed with a second screw 203, the gear 201 is meshed with a left rack 204, the left rack 204 is installed with a third screw 205, the gear 201 is meshed with a right rack 206, the right rack 206 is installed with a fourth screw 207, the upper shell 1 is provided with a fixing mechanism 3, the fixing mechanism 3 includes a left baffle 3 01, the left baffle 301 is installed on the upper part of the upper shell 1, the left baffle 301 is installed with a rotating paddle 302, the rotating paddle 302 is installed with a fifth screw 303, the left baffle 301 is installed with a stop block 304, the stop block 304 is installed inside the left rack 204, the stop block 304 is installed with a spring 305, the upper shell 1 is installed with a right baffle 4, the upper shell 1 is provided with a first through slot 5, the upper shell 1 is provided with a second through slot 6, the lower shell 8 is installed below the upper shell 1, and the lower shell 8 is provided with multiple first screws 7.

[0021] Here, the stopper 202 is fixed to the bottom of the upper shell 1 by the second screw 203, and the stopper 202 limits the gear 201, the left rack 204 and the right rack 206. Here, the left rack 204 and the left baffle 301 are fixed to the bottom of the upper shell 1 by the third screw 205. Here, the right rack 206 and the right baffle 4 are fixed to the bottom of the upper shell 1 by the fourth screw 207. Here, the spring 305 is sleeved on the outside of the bottom cylinder of the anti-sliding block 304, and the bottom of the spring 305 is fixed to the inside of the left rack 204. Here, the cylinder of the anti-sliding block 304 passes through the anti-sliding block 304 and extends to the inside of the anti-slip groove opened in the lower shell 8. Here, the left baffle 301 and the rotating paddle 302 are fixed and installed by the fifth screw 303. Here, the upper shell 1 and The lower shell 8 is fixedly installed together. The thermal paper is placed between the left baffle 301 and the right baffle 4, and then the stop slider 304 is pushed to move in the direction of the thermal paper, thereby driving the left rack 204 to move in the same direction, thereby driving the right rack 206 to move in the opposite direction, and at the same time driving the right baffle 4 to move in the opposite direction. Finally, the left baffle 301 and the right baffle 4 clamp the thermal paper, and the rotating paddle 302 is pushed forward to drive the stop slider 304 to sink, and the cylindrical position of the stop slider 304 is pressed against the tooth groove inside the lower shell 8, and a compressive force is applied to the spring 305, so that the left rack 204 is fixed, the left baffle 301 is fixed, the gear 201 is fixed, the right rack 206 is fixed, and the right baffle 4 is fixed, thereby achieving the purpose of bidirectionally clamping and fixing the thermal paper of this device.

[0022] When the utility model is in use: first, place the thermal paper between the left baffle 301 and the right baffle 4, then push the stop block 304 to move in the direction of the thermal paper, thereby driving the left rack 204 to move in the same direction, thereby driving the right rack 206 to move in the opposite direction, and at the same time driving the right baffle 4 to move in the opposite direction, and finally the left baffle 301 and the right baffle 4 clamp the thermal paper, and by pushing the rotary paddle 302 forward, the stop block 304 is driven to sink, and the cylindrical position of the stop block 304 is pressed against the tooth groove inside the lower shell 8, and the spring 305 is compressed, so that the left rack 204 is fixed, and the left baffle 301 is fixed, and the gear 201 is fixed. The left and right baffles 301 and 4 finally release the thermal paper from the left and right baffles 4, thereby achieving the purpose of convenient replacement of thermal paper by the present invention.

[0023] The technical principles of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are intended solely to illustrate the principles of the present invention and should not be construed in any way as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art will be able to devise other specific embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort, and such embodiments will fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A label printer comprising an upper housing (1), characterized in that: The upper shell (1) is provided with an engaging mechanism (2), the upper shell (1) is provided with a fixing mechanism (3), the upper shell (1) is installed with a right baffle (4), the upper shell (1) is provided with a first through slot (5), and the upper shell (1) is provided with a second through slot (6).

2. The label printer according to claim 1, wherein: The meshing mechanism (2) comprises a gear (201), the gear (201) being mounted on the bottom of the upper housing (1), a stopper (202) being mounted below the upper housing (1), a second screw (203) being mounted on the stopper (202), and the gear (201) being meshed with a left rack (204).

3. The label printer according to claim 2, wherein: The left rack (204) is installed with a third screw (205), the gear (201) is meshed and linked with a right rack (206), and the right rack (206) is installed with a fourth screw (207).

4. The label printer according to claim 1, wherein: The fixing mechanism (3) comprises a left baffle (301), the left baffle (301) being mounted on the upper portion of the upper housing (1), the left baffle (301) being mounted with a rotating paddle (302), and the rotating paddle (302) being mounted with a fifth screw (303).

5. The label printer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The left baffle (301) is equipped with a stop block (304), the stop block (304) is installed inside the left rack (204), and the stop block (304) is equipped with a spring (305).

6. The label printer according to claim 1, wherein: A lower shell (8) is installed below the upper shell (1), and a plurality of first screws (7) are installed on the lower shell (8).