Printer

The height and space adjustment of the printer are controlled by the bracket assembly and drive mechanism, which solves the problem of insufficient height flexibility of existing printers and improves the user experience and work efficiency.

CN223370431UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23XINHUA KAIER PHOTOCOPYING TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422836283.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-20
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-20

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Technical Problem

Existing printers have low height adjustability and flexibility, which cannot meet the needs of people of different heights. In addition, the space utilization efficiency is low, which affects work efficiency and user experience.

Method used

A printer including a bracket assembly is designed. The bracket assembly includes a support plate, a lifting assembly and a accommodating device. The lifting and lowering of the lifting bracket, the lifting and movement of the lifting bracket, the lifting and movement of the support plate and the accommodating device are controlled by a driving mechanism and an industrial computer to achieve flexible adjustment of the height and space of the printer. The printer body is placed on the support plate, and a drawer is provided in the accommodating device for placing printing paper and consumables.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the printer height, improves office comfort and work efficiency, saves space, and improves the ease of use and stability of the printing equipment.

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Abstract

The printer comprises a printer body and a support assembly, the support assembly comprises a supporting plate, a lifting assembly and a containing device, the lifting assembly is arranged between the supporting plate and the containing device, the containing device comprises a drawer and a control end, the drawer is arranged on one side of the containing device, and the drawer is used for containing printing paper and consumables. The control end is arranged on the opposite side of the drawer and comprises an industrial personal computer and a function key assembly, the function key assembly comprises an ascending key and a descending key, the lifting assembly comprises a driving mechanism and a lifting support, the driving mechanism is electrically connected with the lifting support and the industrial personal computer, and the lower end of the lifting support is fixed to the carrying containing device. A supporting plate is fixed to the upper end of the lifting support and used for containing a printer. According to the utility model, not only can the comfort and the working efficiency of an office be improved, but also the space can be effectively saved, and the use convenience and the stability of printing equipment are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As an essential device for daily office use, printers have a high penetration rate and usage rate. However, currently printers are placed directly on the desktop, and their height adjustability and flexibility are low. They cannot easily meet the needs of people with different heights and usage habits, such as standing work or alternating between sitting and standing. At the same time, the utilization efficiency of the space directly occupied by the printer is also low, resulting in poor work efficiency and user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide a printer to address the problem of low height adjustability and flexibility of printers in the prior art.

[0004] A printer comprises a printer body and a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly comprising a support plate, a lifting assembly and a accommodating device, the lifting assembly being arranged between the support plate and the accommodating device, the accommodating device comprising a drawer and a control end, the drawer being arranged on one side of the accommodating device, the drawer being used to place printing paper and consumables, the control end being arranged on the opposite side of the drawer, the control end comprising an industrial computer and a function key assembly, the industrial computer being used to set lifting parameters and receive wireless control signals, the function key assembly comprising a lifting button and a lowering button, the lifting button and the lowering button being used to control the lifting assembly to rise and fall, respectively, the power switch being used to turn the power on and off the control end, the lifting assembly comprising a driving mechanism and a lifting bracket, the driving mechanism being electrically connected to the lifting bracket and the industrial computer, respectively, the upper end of the lifting bracket being fixed to the support plate, the lower end of the lifting bracket being fixed on the accommodating device, and the support plate being used to place the printer body.

[0005] The utility model powers on the control end through the power switch, sets the lifting or lowering parameters on the industrial computer, and then presses the lifting button or the lowering button to drive the lifting mechanism to move the lifting bracket, and the lifting bracket then drives the lifting and moving of the support plate to reach the preset position. The driving motor can also be controlled by an external controller to realize the lifting and moving of the lifting bracket to reach the preset position, and then the printer is placed on the support plate. The drawer of the accommodating device can be used to place printing paper and consumables, which makes full use of space and is also convenient for management. The utility model can not only improve the comfort and work efficiency of the office, but also effectively save space and improve the convenience and stability of the printing equipment.

[0006] Furthermore, the function key assembly also includes a power switch, which is electrically connected to the industrial computer and is used to control the power on and off of the industrial computer.

[0007] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes a first motor, a second motor, a first fixed rod and a second fixed rod, the first motor is connected to the first fixed rod and both are arranged on the support plate, the second motor is connected to the second fixed rod and both are arranged on the accommodating device, the lifting bracket is a cross bracket, the cross bracket includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod and a fourth connecting rod, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are cross-arranged, the third connecting rod and the fourth connecting rod are cross-arranged, the two ends of the first fixed rod are respectively connected to one end of the first connecting rod and one end of the third connecting rod, the two ends of the second fixed rod are respectively connected to one end of the second connecting rod and one end of the fourth connecting rod, the first motor is used to drive the first connecting rod and the third connecting rod to move, and the second motor is used to drive the second connecting rod and the fourth connecting rod to move.

[0008] Furthermore, the support plate is provided with a first sliding groove, and the accommodating device is provided with a second sliding groove, the first connecting rod and the third connecting rod are both slidably connected in the first sliding groove on the side facing away from the first fixed rod, and the second connecting rod and the fourth connecting rod are both slidably connected in the second sliding groove on the side facing away from the second fixed rod, the first connecting rod and the third connecting rod are respectively movably connected to the accommodating device at one end away from the first fixed rod, and the second connecting rod and the fourth connecting rod are respectively movably connected to the support plate at one end away from the second fixed rod, and the cross bracket also includes a fifth connecting rod, and the intersection of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod and the intersection of the third connecting rod and the fourth connecting rod are connected through the fifth connecting rod.

[0009] The utility model relates to a method of dismantling a lifting device and a lifting device for lifting the lifting device, wherein the lifting device is a first device and a second device, and the lifting device is a second device. The lifting device is a second device for lifting the lifting device, wherein the lifting device is a second device and a lifting device for lifting the lifting device. The lifting device is a second device and a lifting device for lifting the lifting device. The lifting device is a second device and a lifting device for lifting the lifting device. The lifting device is a second device and a lifting device for lifting the lifting device. The lifting device is a second device and a lifting device for lifting the lifting device. The lifting device is a second device and a lifting device for lifting the lifting device. The lifting device is a second device and a lifting device for lifting the lifting device. The lifting device is a second device and a lifting device for lifting the lifting device. The lifting device is a second device and a lifting device for lifting the lifting device.

[0010] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes a third motor, which is arranged in the accommodating device. The lifting bracket is a plurality of lifting tubes, and the lifting tubes include a first lifting sleeve, a second lifting sleeve and a third lifting sleeve that are connected together. The third motor is connected to the third lifting sleeve, and the third motor is used to drive the lifting tubes to rise and fall.

[0011] Furthermore, the lifting range of the lifting bracket is 0cm to 120cm.

[0012] Furthermore, a plurality of universal wheels are fixedly provided below the accommodating device, and a limiting buckle is provided adjacent to the universal wheels.

[0013] Furthermore, the support plate and the accommodating device are made of aluminum. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure numerals: 1. Support plate; 11. First slide; 2. Lifting assembly; 21. First fixed rod; 22. Second fixed rod; 23. Cross bracket; 231. First connecting rod; 232. Second connecting rod; 233. Third connecting rod; 234. Fourth connecting rod; 235. Fifth connecting rod; 24. Lifting tube; 241. First lifting sleeve; 242. Second lifting sleeve; 243. Third lifting sleeve; 3. Accommodating device; 31. Drawer; 32. Control end; 321. Industrial computer; 322. Function key assembly; 3221. Raise button; 3222. Lower button; 3223. Power switch; 33. Second slide; 4. Universal wheel; 41. Limit buckle; 5. Printer body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description of the present invention will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, the embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the present invention.

[0018] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items. Furthermore, the various embodiments of this invention, the features within the embodiments, and the features between the embodiments may be freely combined, provided there are no obvious conflicts or contradictions.

[0020] Example 1

[0021] A printer, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a printer body 5 and a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly includes a support plate 1, a lifting assembly 2 and a accommodating device 3, the lifting assembly 2 is arranged between the support plate 1 and the accommodating device 3, the accommodating device 3 includes a drawer 31 and a control terminal 32, the drawer 31 is arranged on one side of the accommodating device 3, the drawer 31 is used to place printing paper and consumables, the control terminal 32 is arranged on the opposite side of the drawer 31, the control terminal 32 includes an industrial computer 321 and a function key assembly 322, the industrial computer 31 is used to set the lifting parameters and receive wireless control signals, the function key assembly 322 includes The lifting button 3221, the lowering button 3222 and the power switch 3223 are respectively used to control the lifting and lowering of the lifting component 2, and the power switch 3223 is used to control the power on and off of the control end 32. The lifting component 2 includes a driving mechanism and a lifting bracket 21. The driving mechanism is electrically connected to the lifting bracket 21, the industrial computer 321 and the power switch 3223 respectively. The upper end of the lifting bracket 21 is fixed with a support plate 1, and the lower end of the lifting bracket 21 is fixed with the support plate 1 on the accommodating device 3 for placing the printer body 5.

[0022] Specifically, the driving mechanism includes a first motor (not shown), a second motor (not shown), a first fixing rod 21 and a second fixing rod 22, the first motor is connected to the first fixing rod 21 and both are arranged on the support plate 1, the second motor is connected to the second fixing rod 22 and both are arranged on the accommodating device 3, the lifting bracket is a cross bracket 23, the cross bracket 23 includes a first connecting rod 231, a second connecting rod 232, a third connecting rod 233 and a fourth connecting rod 234, the first connecting rod 231 and the second connecting rod 232 are cross-arranged, the third connecting rod 233 and the fourth connecting rod 234 are cross-arranged, the two ends of the first fixing rod 21 are respectively connected to one end of the first connecting rod 231 and one end of the third connecting rod 233, the two ends of the second fixing rod 22 are respectively connected to one end of the second connecting rod 232 and one end of the fourth connecting rod 234, the support plate 1 is provided There is a first slide groove 11, and the accommodating device 3 is provided with a second slide groove 33, the first connecting rod 231 and the third connecting rod 233 are both slidably connected in the first slide groove 11 on the side facing away from the first fixed rod 21, and the second connecting rod 232 and the fourth connecting rod 234 are both slidably connected in the second slide groove 33 on the side facing away from the second fixed rod 22, the first connecting rod 231 and the third connecting rod 233 are respectively rotatably connected to the accommodating device 3 at one end away from the first fixed rod 21, and the second connecting rod 232 and the fourth connecting rod 234 are respectively rotatably connected to the support plate 1 at one end away from the second fixed rod 22, the first motor is used to drive one end of the first connecting rod 231 and one end of the third connecting rod 233 to slide along the first slide groove 11, and the second motor is used to drive one end of the second connecting rod 232 and one end of the fourth connecting rod 234 to slide along the second slide groove 33.

[0023] Specifically, the cross bracket 23 further includes a fifth connecting rod 235 , and the intersection of the first connecting rod 231 and the second connecting rod 232 and the intersection of the third connecting rod 233 and the fourth connecting rod 234 are connected through the fifth connecting rod 235 .

[0024] The second connecting rod 234 is connected to the support plate 1 and the accommodating device 3, and the other end of the first connecting rod 231 and the other end of the third connecting rod 234 are respectively connected to the support plate 1 and the accommodating device 4, thereby changing the relative position of the first connecting rod 231 and the second connecting rod 232, and changing the relative position of the third connecting rod 233 and the fourth connecting rod 234, so that the first connecting rod 231 and the second connecting rod 232 are close to overlapping, and the third connecting rod 233 and the fourth connecting rod 234 are close to overlapping, and the cross support is changed to a nearly vertical support, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering of the lifting bracket.

[0025] Specifically, the lifting range of the lifting bracket is 0cm to 120cm.

[0026] Specifically, a plurality of universal wheels 4 are fixedly provided below the accommodating device 3 , and a limiting buckle 41 is provided adjacent to the universal wheels 4 .

[0027] Specifically, the support plate 1 and the accommodating device 3 are made of aluminum.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] The difference from the first embodiment is that in this embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the driving mechanism includes a third motor (not shown), which is arranged in the accommodating device 3. The lifting bracket is a plurality of lifting tubes 26, and the plurality of lifting tubes 26 include a first lifting sleeve 261, a second lifting sleeve 262 and a third lifting sleeve 263 that are sequentially connected from the outside to the inside. The third motor (not shown) is connected to the third lifting sleeve 263, and the third motor is used to drive the lifting tube 26 to move up and down.

[0030] It should be noted that the first lifting sleeve 261 is arranged at the outermost layer, and the third lifting sleeve 263 is arranged at the innermost layer. Under the action of the third motor (not shown), the third lifting sleeve 263 rises upward, and then drives the second lifting sleeve 262 to rise. Of course, the lifting height is based on the set height. When the second lifting sleeve 262 and the third lifting sleeve 263 are retracted, they can be completely placed in the first lifting sleeve 261.

[0031] It can be understood that the first lifting sleeve 261 , the second lifting sleeve 262 and the third lifting sleeve 263 in this embodiment are merely examples and are not a specific limitation on the number of the multiple lifting sleeves.

[0032] In the present invention, the control end is powered on by the power switch 3223, the lifting or lowering parameters are set on the industrial computer 321, and then the lifting button 3221 or the lowering button 3222 is pressed. In the first embodiment, the lifting bracket is driven to move up and down by the first motor (not shown) and the second motor (not shown). In the second embodiment, the lifting bracket is driven to move up and down by the third motor (not shown). The lifting bracket 21 then drives the support plate 1 to move up and down to reach the preset position. The first motor (not shown) and the second motor (not shown) or the third motor (not shown) can also be controlled by an external controller. ), realize the lifting and moving of the lifting bracket to reach the preset position. The lifting range of the lifting bracket is 0cm~120cm, which can meet the needs of different lifting heights. Then place the printer body 5 on the support plate 1, lock the universal wheel 4 through the limit buckle 41, and the drawer 31 of the accommodating device 3 can be used to place printing paper and consumables, making full use of space and facilitating management. The support plate 1 and the accommodating device 3 are made of aluminum, which is light, strong and durable. The utility model can not only improve the comfort and work efficiency of the office, but also effectively save space and improve the convenience and stability of the printing equipment.

[0033] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0034] The above-described embodiments merely represent implementation methods of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A printer, characterized in that: The printer comprises a body and a bracket assembly, wherein the bracket assembly comprises a support plate, a lifting assembly and a accommodating device, wherein the lifting assembly is arranged between the support plate and the accommodating device, the accommodating device comprises a accommodating device body, a drawer and a control end, wherein the drawer is arranged on one side of the accommodating device body, the drawer is used to place printing paper and consumables, the control end is arranged adjacent to the drawer, the control end comprises an industrial computer and a function key assembly, the industrial computer is used to set lifting parameters and receive wireless control signals, the function key assembly comprises a lifting button and a lowering button, the lifting button and the lowering button are respectively used to control the lifting and lowering of the lifting assembly, the lifting assembly comprises a driving mechanism and a lifting bracket, the driving mechanism is respectively electrically connected to the lifting bracket and the industrial computer, the upper end of the lifting bracket is connected to the support plate, the lower end of the lifting bracket is fixed on the accommodating device, and the support plate is used to place the printer body.

2. The printer according to claim 1, wherein: The function key assembly further includes a power switch, which is electrically connected to the industrial computer and is used to control the power on and off of the industrial computer.

3. The printer according to claim 1, wherein: The driving mechanism includes a first motor, a second motor, a first fixed rod and a second fixed rod, the first motor is connected to the first fixed rod and both are arranged on the support plate, the second motor is connected to the second fixed rod and both are arranged on the accommodating device, the lifting bracket is a cross bracket, the cross bracket includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod and a fourth connecting rod, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are cross-arranged, the third connecting rod and the fourth connecting rod are cross-arranged, the two ends of the first fixed rod are respectively connected to one end of the first connecting rod and one end of the third connecting rod, the two ends of the second fixed rod are respectively connected to one end of the second connecting rod and one end of the fourth connecting rod, the first motor is used to drive the first connecting rod and the third connecting rod to move, and the second motor is used to drive the second connecting rod and the fourth connecting rod to move.

4. The printer according to claim 3, wherein: The support plate is provided with a first sliding groove, and the accommodating device is provided with a second sliding groove, the first connecting rod and the third connecting rod are both slidably connected in the first sliding groove on the side facing away from the first fixed rod, and the second connecting rod and the fourth connecting rod are both slidably connected in the second sliding groove on the side facing away from the second fixed rod, the first connecting rod and the third connecting rod are respectively movably connected to the accommodating device at one end away from the first fixed rod, and the second connecting rod and the fourth connecting rod are respectively movably connected to the support plate at one end away from the second fixed rod, and the cross bracket also includes a fifth connecting rod, and the intersection of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod and the intersection of the third connecting rod and the fourth connecting rod are connected through the fifth connecting rod.

5. The printer according to claim 1, wherein: The driving mechanism includes a third motor, which is arranged in the accommodating device. The lifting bracket is a plurality of lifting tubes, and the third motor is used to drive the lifting tubes to move up and down.

6. The printer according to claim 1, wherein: The lifting range of the lifting bracket is 0cm to 120cm.

7. The printer according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of universal wheels are fixedly provided below the accommodating device, and a limiting buckle is provided adjacent to the universal wheels.

8. The printer according to claim 1, wherein: The support plate and the accommodating device are made of aluminum.