Fixing structure for transmitting tube and receiving tube of thermal printer

By introducing the fixing components of the receiving tube and the transmitting tube into the thermal printer, the problems of cumbersome fixing and loosening are solved, and a convenient and efficient fixing effect is achieved.

CN223355234UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19XIAMEN JIRUI LESI SOFTWARE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423051181.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The transmitting tube and receiving tube of existing thermal printers are complicated to fix and are prone to loosening, which affects the user experience.

Method used

The receiving tube fixing assembly and the transmitting tube fixing assembly are adopted to conveniently fix the receiving tube and the transmitting tube through installation grooves, side blocks and buckles, as well as slots and fixing covers to prevent loosening.

Benefits of technology

The transmitting tube and the receiving tube are conveniently fixed, the labor intensity is reduced, the work efficiency is improved, and the fixing is not easy to loosen.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of thermal printers, in particular to a fixing structure for a transmitting tube and a receiving tube of a thermal printer, which comprises an upper shell and a turning cover hinged on the surface of the upper shell, the receiving tube is arranged on the surface of the upper shell, and the receiving tube and the upper shell are mutually connected through a receiving tube fixing component; a transmitting tube is arranged on the surface of the turning cover, and the transmitting tube is fixedly connected with the turning cover through a transmitting tube fixing assembly. According to the utility model, the transmitting tube and the receiving tube are more convenient to fix, the labor intensity during fixing is low, and the working efficiency is high; and the transmitting tube and the receiving tube of the thermal printer are not easy to loosen after being fixed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of thermal printers, in particular to a fixing structure of a transmitting tube and a receiving tube of a thermal printer. Background Art

[0002] Thermal printers operate on a semiconductor heating element mounted on a print head. Once heated and in contact with thermal paper, the desired image is printed. This principle is similar to that of a thermal fax machine. The image is created by heating the film, triggering a chemical reaction. This chemical reaction occurs at a specific temperature.

[0003] The transmitting tube and receiving tube of the existing thermal printer are relatively complicated to fix, which increases the labor intensity during fixation and reduces work efficiency. In addition, the transmitting tube and receiving tube of the existing thermal printer are prone to loosening after fixation, which brings great trouble to people's use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a fixing structure for a transmitting tube and a receiving tube of a thermal printer, so as to solve the problem in the above background technology that the fixing of the transmitting tube and the receiving tube is complicated and easy to become loose.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a fixing structure for a transmitting tube and a receiving tube of a thermal printer, comprising an upper shell and a flip cover hinged on the surface of the upper shell, wherein a receiving tube is provided on the surface of the upper shell, and the receiving tube and the upper shell are connected to each other via a receiving tube fixing assembly; a transmitting tube is provided on the surface of the flip cover, and the transmitting tube is connected and fixed to the flip cover via the transmitting tube fixing assembly.

[0006] Preferably, the receiving tube fixing assembly is composed of a mounting groove, a side stopper and a buckle, and the mounting groove is opened on the surface of the upper shell.

[0007] Preferably, two side stoppers are provided, and the two side stoppers are integrally injection-molded on the surface of the upper shell.

[0008] Preferably, the buckle is integrally injection-molded on the surface of the upper shell, and the buckle is located on one side of the side block, and the receiving tube is inserted into the surface of the side block during installation and one end is blocked by the buckle, while one side of the receiving tube is inserted into the interior of the installation groove.

[0009] Preferably, the launch tube fixing assembly includes a slot, a fixing cover and a mounting slot, and the slot is opened on the surface of the flip cover.

[0010] Preferably, a fixed cover is hinged on the surface of the flip cover, and a mounting groove is provided on the surface of the fixed cover, and the launching tube is inserted into the mounting groove during installation, with one end of the launching tube inserted into the slot.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the fixing structure of the transmitting tube and the receiving tube of the thermal printer fixes the receiving tube on the upper shell through the receiving tube fixing assembly. When fixing, the receiving tube is inserted into the surface of the side block, and one end of the receiving tube is blocked by the buckle. After the receiving tube is inserted, one side of the receiving tube is inserted into the inside of the mounting groove, thereby realizing the fixing of the receiving tube. The transmitting tube is fixed to the flip cover through the transmitting tube fixing assembly. When fixing, the fixing cover is installed on the flip cover, and the transmitting tube is inserted into the inside of the mounting groove, and at the same time, one end of the transmitting tube is inserted into the inside of the slot, thereby completing the fixing of the transmitting tube; the transmitting tube and the receiving tube of the utility model are more convenient to fix, the labor intensity during fixing is small, and the work efficiency is high; and the transmitting tube and the receiving tube of the thermal printer are not easy to loosen after being fixed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the combined state structure of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the receiving tube fixing assembly of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a side-view enlarged structural diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the launch tube fixing assembly of the present utility model.

[0016] In the figure: 1. Upper shell; 2. Flip cover; 3. Receiver tube; 4. Transmitter tube; 5. Receiver tube fixing assembly; 51. Mounting groove; 52. Side stopper; 53. Buckle; 6. Transmitter tube fixing assembly; 61. Slot; 62. Fixing cover; 63. Mounting slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", "upper, lower, left, right", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. At the same time, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms "connected" and "connected" 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 a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] The utility model provides a fixing structure of a transmitting tube and a receiving tube of a thermal printer. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, it includes an upper shell 1 and a flip cover 2 hinged on the surface of the upper shell 1. A receiving tube 3 is provided on the surface of the upper shell 1, and the receiving tube 3 and the upper shell 1 are connected to each other through a receiving tube fixing assembly 5. The receiving tube fixing assembly 5 is composed of a mounting groove 51, a side block 52 and a buckle 53. The mounting groove 51 is opened on the surface of the upper shell 1, and two side blocks 52 are provided. The two side blocks 52 are integrally injection-molded on the surface of the upper shell 1, and the buckle 53 is integrally injection-molded on the surface of the upper shell 1, and the buckle 53 is located on one side of the side block 52. When installing, the receiving tube 3 is inserted on the surface of the side block 52 and one end is blocked by the buckle 53. At the same time, one side of the receiving tube 3 is inserted into the inside of the mounting groove 51.

[0019] During implementation, the receiving tube 3 is inserted into the surface of the side block 52, and one end of the receiving tube 3 will be blocked by the buckle 53. After the receiving tube 3 is inserted, one side of the receiving tube 3 will be inserted into the inside of the installation groove 51, thereby achieving the fixing of the receiving tube 3.

[0020] Further, if Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 As shown, a launch tube 4 is provided on the surface of the flip cover 2, and the launch tube 4 is connected and fixed to the flip cover 2 through a launch tube fixing assembly 6. The launch tube fixing assembly 6 includes a slot 61, a fixing cover 62 and a mounting slot 63. The slot 61 is opened on the surface of the flip cover 2, and the fixing cover 62 is hinged on the surface of the flip cover 2. The surface of the fixing cover 62 is provided with a mounting slot 63, and the launch tube 4 is inserted into the inside of the mounting slot 63 during installation, and one end of the launch tube 4 is inserted into the inside of the slot 61.

[0021] During implementation, the fixing cover 62 is installed on the flip cover 2, and the launching tube 4 is inserted into the inside of the installation groove 63, and one end of the launching tube 4 is inserted into the inside of the slot 61, thereby completing the fixing work of the launching tube 4.

[0022] Working principle: When in use, the receiving tube 3 is fixed to the upper shell 1 through the receiving tube fixing assembly 5. When fixing, the receiving tube 3 is inserted into the surface of the side block 52, and one end of the receiving tube 3 will be blocked by the buckle 53. After the receiving tube 3 is placed in, one side of it will be inserted into the inside of the mounting groove 51, thereby realizing the fixing of the receiving tube 3.

[0023] The launch tube 4 is fixed to the flip cover 2 through the launch tube fixing assembly 6. When fixing, the fixing cover 62 is installed on the flip cover 2, and the launch tube 4 is inserted into the inside of the installation groove 63. At the same time, one end of the launch tube 4 is inserted into the inside of the slot 61, thereby completing the fixing work of the launch tube 4.

[0024] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be encompassed within the present invention. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. A fixing structure for a transmitting tube and a receiving tube of a thermal printer, comprising an upper shell (1) and a flip cover (2) hinged on the surface of the upper shell (1), characterized in that: A receiving tube (3) is provided on the surface of the upper shell (1), and the receiving tube (3) and the upper shell (1) are connected to each other via a receiving tube fixing assembly (5); a transmitting tube (4) is provided on the surface of the flip cover (2), and the transmitting tube (4) is connected and fixed to the flip cover (2) via a transmitting tube fixing assembly (6).

2. The fixing structure of the transmitting tube and the receiving tube of a thermal printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving tube fixing assembly (5) is composed of a mounting groove (51), a side stopper (52) and a buckle (53), and the mounting groove (51) is opened on the surface of the upper shell (1).

3. The fixing structure of the transmitting tube and the receiving tube of a thermal printer according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two side blocks (52) are provided, and the two side blocks (52) are integrally injection-molded on the surface of the upper shell (1).

4. The fixing structure of the transmitting tube and the receiving tube of a thermal printer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The buckle (53) is integrally injection-molded on the surface of the upper shell (1), and the buckle (53) is located on one side of the side block (52). When installing, the receiving tube (3) is inserted on the surface of the side block (52) and one end is blocked by the buckle (53), while one side of the receiving tube (3) is inserted into the interior of the installation groove (51).

5. The fixing structure of the transmitting tube and the receiving tube of a thermal printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The launch tube fixing assembly (6) comprises a slot (61), a fixing cover (62) and a mounting slot (63), wherein the slot (61) is provided on the surface of the flip cover (2).

6. The fixing structure of the transmitting tube and the receiving tube of a thermal printer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The surface of the flip cover (2) is hinged with a fixed cover (62), and the surface of the fixed cover (62) is provided with a mounting groove (63). When installing, the launch tube (4) is inserted into the interior of the mounting groove (63), and one end of the launch tube (4) is inserted into the interior of the slot (61).