Protective shell and printing assembly

Abstract

The protective shell is suitable for accommodating a printer and comprises a body and a cover body, the body is provided with an accommodating groove, the accommodating groove is suitable for accommodating the printer so as to realize a certain protection effect, the accommodating groove is provided with a through hole, and the through hole is at least suitable for exposing a paper outlet of the printer so as to ensure that when the through hole is opened, the paper outlet can be sealed by the cover body. And the printer can print paper without interference. The cover body has flexibility and is suitable for being opened or closed relative to the body, a wrapping groove is formed in the cover body, the groove wall of the wrapping groove is suitable for shielding the through hole when the cover body is in a closed state, so that water or dust is prevented from entering the printer from the paper outlet, the body is wrapped by the groove wall of the wrapping groove, and therefore the cover body and the body are fixed. The gap at the joint of the cover body and the body is small, the sealing performance is good, and water or dust is not easy to enter the through hole from the joint of the cover body and the body to affect the sealing of the printer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of printer peripheral products, in particular to a protective shell and a printing component. Background Art

[0002] Thermal printers are widely used in industries such as logistics, catering, and power generation. They can print a variety of express delivery forms, logistics information labels, various restaurant labels, restaurant information, and power system labels. However, printers operate under complex working conditions, and any media that enters the printer can affect its performance. For example, rainwater or dust can enter the printer during outdoor work, such as couriers and power generation workers, and impurities such as moisture, grease, and oil can enter the printer in the catering industry. For printers that are not waterproof or dustproof, moisture or dust can enter the printer through gaps or openings in the outer casing (such as the print port), easily resulting in poor printing or even equipment failure. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned defects or problems in the background technology and provide a protective shell and a printing assembly.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention and its preferred embodiments adopt the following technical solutions, but the embodiments are not limited to the following solutions:

[0005] Solution 1: A protective shell suitable for accommodating a printer, comprising:

[0006] A main body, which is provided with a receiving groove, the receiving groove is suitable for receiving the printer, the receiving groove is provided with a through hole, the through hole is suitable for at least allowing the paper outlet of the printer to be exposed;

[0007] The cover is flexible and suitable for opening or closing relative to the main body. It is provided with a wrapping groove. The groove wall of the wrapping groove is suitable for wrapping the main body and covering the through hole when the cover is in the closed state, and opening the through hole when the cover is in the open state.

[0008] Solution 2, based on Solution 1, further includes a connecting belt, which is flexible and has two ends respectively connected to the main body and the cover.

[0009] Option three, based on option two, the main body, the cover body and the connecting belt are integrally formed.

[0010] Option 4, based on Option 1, the cover body is further provided with a clearance groove, the slot opening of the clearance groove is opened on the slot wall of the wrapping slot, and when the cover body is in a closed state, the slot opening of the clearance groove faces the paper outlet.

[0011] Solution 5: Based on Solution 1, the accommodating groove is further provided with an exposure hole, and the exposure hole is suitable for exposing the waterproof or dustproof part of the printer.

[0012] Option six, based on option one, the cover body is provided with an operating portion protruding outward from the groove wall of the wrapping groove.

[0013] Solution seven, based on solution one, the main body is flexible, and the accommodating groove is suitable for wrapping the printer.

[0014] Option 8, a printing assembly, including a printer and a protective shell as described in any one of Options 1 to 7.

[0015] Solution nine, based on solution eight, the printer further includes a paper storage bin and a paper bin cover suitable for opening or closing relative to an opening of the paper storage bin, and the through hole is further suitable for allowing the paper bin cover to be exposed.

[0016] Solution 10, based on Solution 8, the printer is suitable for being placed into the receiving groove through the through hole.

[0017] From the above description of the present invention and its preferred embodiments, it can be seen that, compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention and its preferred embodiments have the following beneficial effects due to the adoption of the following technical means:

[0018] 1. Option 1 and its preferred embodiment provide a protective case suitable for accommodating a printer, comprising a main body and a cover. The main body is provided with a receiving groove, which is suitable for accommodating the printer to achieve a certain degree of protection. The receiving groove is provided with a through hole, which is suitable for exposing at least the paper outlet of the printer to ensure that when the through hole is open, the printer can print paper without interfering with the cover.

[0019] The cover is flexible and suitable for opening or closing relative to the main body. The cover is provided with a wrapping groove. The groove wall of the wrapping groove is suitable for covering the through hole when the cover is in the closed state, thereby preventing water or dust from entering the interior of the printer through the paper outlet, and the groove wall of the wrapping groove wraps the main body to achieve the fixation of the cover and the main body. Due to the wrapping characteristics, the gap at the connection between the cover and the main body is small and the sealing is good. It is not easy for water or dust to enter the through hole from the connection between the cover and the main body, affecting the sealing of the printer.

[0020] 2. In the second solution and its preferred embodiment, the two ends of the connecting belt respectively connect the main body and the cover body, thereby preventing the cover body from being lost relative to the main body. At the same time, since the connecting belt is flexible, the movement of the cover body relative to the main body can be achieved through the deformation of the flexible belt.

[0021] 3. In the third solution and its preferred embodiment, the main body, cover and connecting belt are integrally formed, which facilitates processing and reduces mold costs.

[0022] 4. In the fourth solution and its preferred embodiment, if the cover is closed relative to the main body, the wall of the wrapping slot is in contact with the through hole. In this state, if printing is performed, the paper will be blocked by the wall of the wrapping slot, and the printed paper cannot be smoothly ejected from the printer. Therefore, the cover must usually be opened to perform printing operations. If it is raining, there is a possibility that water will enter the printer through the paper outlet during printing. This solution also provides a clearance slot in the cover. The notch of the clearance slot is formed in the wall of the wrapping slot. When the cover is closed, the notch of the clearance slot faces the paper outlet, leaving space for the printer to eject paper. This allows printing to be performed even when the cover is closed. After printing, the paper enters the clearance slot, thereby reducing the possibility of water entering the printer 2 during printing.

[0023] 5. In Scheme 5 and its preferred embodiments, the printer has waterproof or dustproof parts, such as the charging port, USB port, and gaps with waterproof or dustproof functions, which have certain waterproof and dustproof functions. During normal use, there is no need to achieve the corresponding protection effect through the sealing of the protective shell. However, during daily use, if the printer is not exposed from the protective shell, it is necessary to take out the printer before using it, which is more troublesome, and the protective shell is easily damaged by taking the printer out and putting it in and out multiple times. This scheme also provides an exposure hole through the accommodating groove. The exposure hole is suitable for exposing the waterproof or dustproof part of the printer, so that the corresponding function can be used without taking out the printer.

[0024] 6. In Option 6 and its preferred embodiment, in order to save costs, the thickness of the groove wall of the wrapping groove is usually not set too large, which results in a small operating area and makes it more difficult to open the cover body. An operating part protruding outward from the groove wall of the wrapping groove is provided on the cover body to facilitate user operation and open the cover body.

[0025] 7. In solution seven and its preferred embodiment, the main body is flexible, and the accommodating groove is suitable for wrapping the printer, so as to adapt to printers of more sizes, and after wrapping the printer, the printer does not shake.

[0026] 8. In solution eight and its preferred embodiment, a printing assembly includes a printer and the above-mentioned protective shell, and has the beneficial effects brought by the above-mentioned protective shell.

[0027] 9. In Option 9 and its preferred embodiment, the printer further includes a paper storage bin and a paper bin cover adapted to be opened or closed relative to the opening of the paper storage bin, and the through hole is further adapted to expose the paper bin cover so as to facilitate paper replacement without removing the printer.

[0028] 10. In solution 10 and its preferred embodiment, the printer is suitable for being placed in the receiving groove through the through hole, thereby reducing the complexity of the protective shell and facilitating the processing of the protective shell. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the printing assembly in Example 1, with the cover open;

[0031] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional diagram of the protective shell in Example 1;

[0032] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional diagram of the printer in Example 1;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a top view of the printing assembly in Example 1 with the cover opened;

[0034] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of the AA section;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the printing assembly in Example 1, with the cover closed;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a top view of the printing assembly in Example 1 with the cover closed;

[0037] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Cross-sectional view of the middle BB section;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram when the cover body has a relief groove.

[0039] Description of main reference numerals:

[0040] Protective shell 1; body 11; accommodating groove 111; through hole 112; cover 12; wrapping groove 121; clearance groove 122; operating part 123; connecting belt 13; printer 2; paper outlet 21; paper storage bin 22; paper bin cover 23; charging port 24. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as excluding other embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] In the claims, description and the above-mentioned drawings of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, the use of terms such as "first", "second" or "third" is to distinguish different objects rather than to describe a specific order.

[0043] In the claims, specification and the above-mentioned drawings of the present utility model, unless otherwise expressly defined, directional words, such as the terms "center", "transverse", "longitudinal", "horizontal", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like, indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions and positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the specific scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] In the claims, specification and the above drawings of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, if the terms "fixed connection" or "fixed connection" are used, they should be understood in a broad sense, that is, any connection method without any displacement relationship and relative rotation relationship between the two parties, that is to say, including non-detachable fixed connection, detachable fixed connection, integral connection and fixed connection through other devices or elements.

[0045] In the claims, description and drawings of the present utility model, if the terms "include", "have" and their variations are used, they are intended to mean "including but not limited to".

[0046] refer to Figures 1-9 , a printing component, including a printer 2 and a protective shell 1.

[0047] refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 5 The printer 2 includes a paper outlet 21, a paper storage bin 22, a paper bin cover 23, a printing element and a waterproof or dustproof part. The paper storage bin 22 is used to store printing paper. The printing element is suitable for printing the printing paper in the paper storage bin 22, and outputting the printed paper from the paper outlet 21. The paper bin cover 23 is suitable for opening or closing the opening relative to the paper storage bin 22. The paper bin cover 23 and the shell of the printer 2 can change between two states by a rotating connection, a sliding connection or a detachable connection, thereby realizing the replacement of printing paper. The waterproof or dustproof part refers to the part of the printer that has a certain waterproof and dustproof effect even if it is exposed to the protective shell 1, such as the charging port 24 with a silicone plug, the USB port, the gap with waterproof or dustproof function, etc.

[0048] refer to Figure 2The protective shell 1 is suitable for accommodating the printer 2. The protective shell 1 includes a body 11, a cover 12 and a connecting belt 13. In this embodiment, the body 11, the cover 12 and the connecting belt 13 are integrally formed and are all flexible.

[0049] The body 11 is roughly a rectangular parallelepiped (its shape roughly corresponds to that of the printer 2). The body 11 is provided with a receiving groove 111, which is suitable for receiving the printer 2. Preferably, the body 11 is flexible so that the receiving groove 111 is suitable for wrapping the printer 2 so that the printer 2 does not shake in the receiving groove 111. At the same time, for some printers 2 with key operation functions, such as turning the machine on and off by a key, when the printer 2 needs to be operated by a key, the body 11 can be pressed to deform the body 11, thereby triggering the key on the printer 2 so that the printer 2 is operated. The receiving groove 111 is provided with a through hole 112 and an exposure hole (not shown in the figure). The through hole 112 is open at the top of the body 11 and on one side near the connecting belt 13. The printer 2 is suitable for being placed in the receiving groove 111 through the through hole 112, and the paper outlet 21 and the paper bin cover 23 are exposed through the through hole 112. There are a plurality of exposure holes, which are suitable for exposing the waterproof or dustproof part of the printer 2.

[0050] The cover 12 is provided with a wrapping groove 121. The cover 12 is opened or closed relative to the body 11. For details, refer to Figure 6-Figure 8 The cover 12 is flexible so that the wall of the wrapping groove 121 is suitable for wrapping the body 11 and covering the through hole 112 when the cover 12 is in the closed state. In this embodiment, the bottom wall and the side wall of the wrapping groove 121 cover the through hole 112. Preferably, in other embodiments, the wall of the wrapping groove 121 can also cover the exposure hole to further achieve sealing at the exposure hole. Figure 4 、 Figure 5 When the cover 12 is in the open state, the through hole 112 of the wall of the wrapping slot 121 is open to facilitate operations such as printing out paper and changing paper. Figure 9 The cover 12 is further provided with a clearance slot 122. The slot opening of the clearance slot 122 is opened on the slot wall of the wrapping slot 121. When the cover 12 is in the closed state, the slot opening of the clearance slot 122 faces the paper outlet 21, so that the printer 2 can also print in the closed state. The paper fed from the paper outlet 21 enters and is temporarily stored in the clearance slot 122. The clearance slot 122 can be understood as a space between the slot wall of the wrapping slot 121 and the through hole 112 for accommodating printing paper. Its shape and size can be the same as or different from the shape and size of the wrapping slot 121. Figure 2 The cover body 12 is provided with an operating portion 123 protruding outward from the groove wall of the wrapping groove 121. The operating portion 123 is suitable for being pushed to drive the cover body 12 to open relative to the main body 11. Anti-slip grooves can be provided on the operating portion 123 to prevent sliding when force is applied.

[0051] refer to Figure 2 The connecting belt 13 is flat and flexible, and the two ends of the connecting belt 13 are respectively connected to the main body 11 and the cover body 12.

[0052] During installation, the printer 2 is placed into the receiving groove 111 of the body 11 through the through hole 112 , and the paper outlet 21 and the paper compartment cover 23 of the printer 2 are exposed through the through hole 112 of the receiving groove 111 .

[0053] When waterproofing or dustproofing is required, closing the cover 12 allows the cover's wrapping groove 121 to wrap around the body 11, thereby maintaining the cover's closure. At the same time, the through-hole 112 is shielded by the cover's wrapping groove 121, preventing water and dust from entering. If printing is required without the cover 12's clearance groove 122, the cover 12 is opened to expose the through-hole 112, allowing printing to proceed. If printing is required with the cover 12's clearance groove 122, printing can be performed first, and then the cover 12 can be opened to remove paper.

[0054] Compared with the prior art, this embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0055] In an exemplary embodiment, a protective shell 1 is suitable for accommodating a printer 2, including a main body 11 and a cover 12. The main body 11 is provided with a accommodating groove 111, which is suitable for accommodating the printer 2 to achieve a certain protective effect. The accommodating groove 111 is provided with a through hole 112, which is at least suitable for exposing the paper outlet 21 of the printer 2 to ensure that when the through hole 112 is open, the printer 2 can print paper without interfering with the cover 12.

[0056] The cover 12 is flexible and suitable for opening or closing relative to the main body 11. The cover 12 is provided with a wrapping groove 121. The groove wall of the wrapping groove 121 is suitable for covering the through hole 112 when the cover 12 is in the closed state, thereby preventing water or dust from entering the interior of the printer 2 from the paper outlet 21, and the groove wall of the wrapping groove 121 wraps the main body 11 to achieve the fixation of the cover 12 and the main body 11. Due to the wrapping characteristics, the gap at the connection between the cover 12 and the main body 11 is small and the sealing is good. It is not easy for water or dust to enter the through hole 112 from the connection between the cover 12 and the main body 11, affecting the sealing of the printer 2.

[0057] In an exemplary embodiment, the two ends of the connecting belt 13 respectively connect the main body 11 and the cover body 12, thereby preventing the cover body 12 from being lost relative to the main body 11. At the same time, since the connecting belt 13 is flexible, the movement of the cover body 12 relative to the main body 11 can be achieved through the deformation of the flexible belt.

[0058] In an exemplary embodiment, the main body 11, the cover 12 and the connecting belt 13 are integrally formed, which facilitates processing and reduces mold costs.

[0059] In an exemplary embodiment, when the cover 12 is closed relative to the body 11, the wall of the wrapping slot 121 is in contact with the through hole 112. In this state, if printing is performed, the paper will be blocked by the wall of the wrapping slot 121, and the printed paper cannot be smoothly ejected from the printer 2. Therefore, the cover 12 usually needs to be opened to perform printing operations. If it is raining, there is a possibility that water will enter the printer 2 through the paper outlet 21 during printing. In this solution, the cover 12 is further provided with a clearance slot 122. The notch of the clearance slot 122 is opened in the wall of the wrapping slot 121. When the cover 12 is in the closed state, the notch of the clearance slot 122 faces the paper outlet 21 to leave clearance space for the printer 2 to output paper. This allows printing to be performed even when the cover 12 is closed. After printing, the paper enters the clearance slot 122, thereby reducing the possibility of water entering the printer 2 during printing.

[0060] In an exemplary embodiment, the printer 2 has waterproof or dustproof parts, such as the charging port 24, the USB port, and gaps with waterproof or dustproof functions, which have certain waterproof and dustproof functions. During normal use, there is no need to achieve the corresponding protection effect through the sealing of the protective shell 1. However, during daily use, if it is not exposed to the protective shell 1, the printer 2 needs to be taken out before it can be used, which is more troublesome, and the protective shell 1 is easily damaged by taking and putting the printer 2 in and out multiple times. This solution also provides an exposure hole through the accommodating groove 111. The exposure hole is suitable for exposing the waterproof or dustproof part of the printer 2, so that the corresponding function can be used without taking out the printer 2.

[0061] In an exemplary embodiment, in order to save costs, the thickness of the groove wall of the wrapping groove 121 is usually not set too large, which results in a small operating area and makes it more difficult to open the cover body 12. An operating portion 123 protruding outward from the groove wall of the wrapping groove 121 is provided on the cover body 12 to facilitate user operation and facilitate opening of the cover body 12.

[0062] In an exemplary embodiment, the body 11 is flexible, and the accommodating groove 111 is suitable for wrapping the printer 2 so as to accommodate printers 2 of more sizes. After wrapping the printer 2, the printer 2 does not shake.

[0063] In an exemplary embodiment, a printing assembly includes a printer 2 and the above-mentioned protective shell 1, and has the beneficial effects brought by the above-mentioned protective shell 1.

[0064] In an exemplary embodiment, the printer 2 further includes a paper storage bin 22 and a paper bin cover 23 adapted to be opened or closed relative to an opening of the paper storage bin 22 , and the through hole 112 is further adapted to expose the paper bin cover 23 so as to facilitate paper replacement without removing the printer 2 .

[0065] In an exemplary embodiment, the printer 2 is suitable for being placed into the receiving groove 111 through the through hole 112 , thereby reducing the complexity of the protective shell 1 and facilitating the processing of the protective shell 1 .

[0066] The above description and embodiments are used to explain the scope of protection of the utility model, but do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the utility model. Based on the enlightenment of the utility model or the above embodiments, modifications, equivalent replacements, or other improvements to the embodiments of the utility model or part of the technical features thereof that can be obtained by ordinary technicians in this field through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experiments in combination with common knowledge, ordinary technical knowledge in this field and / or existing technology should be included in the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A protective case suitable for accommodating a printer (2), characterized in that: include A body (11) is provided with a receiving groove (111), wherein the receiving groove (111) is suitable for receiving the printer (2), and the receiving groove (111) is provided with a through hole (112), wherein the through hole (112) is at least suitable for exposing a paper outlet (21) of the printer (2); The cover (12) is flexible and suitable for opening or closing relative to the main body (11). The cover is provided with a wrapping groove (121). The groove wall of the wrapping groove (121) is suitable for wrapping the main body (11) and covering the through hole (112) when the cover (12) is in a closed state, and opening the through hole (112) when the cover (12) is in an open state.

2. The protective case according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a connecting belt (13) which is flexible and has two ends respectively connected to the main body (11) and the cover (12).

3. The protective case according to claim 2, wherein: The main body (11), the cover (12) and the connecting belt (13) are integrally formed.

4. The protective case according to claim 1, wherein: The cover body (12) is further provided with a clearance groove (122), the notch of the clearance groove (122) being opened on the groove wall of the wrapping groove (121), and when the cover body (12) is in a closed state, the notch of the clearance groove (122) faces the paper outlet (21).

5. The protective case according to claim 1, wherein: The accommodating groove (111) is further provided with an exposing hole, and the exposing hole is suitable for exposing a waterproof or dustproof portion of the printer (2).

6. The protective case according to claim 1, wherein: The cover body (12) is provided with an operating portion (123) protruding outward from the groove wall of the wrapping groove (121).

7. The protective case according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body (11) is flexible, and the accommodating groove (111) is suitable for wrapping the printer (2).

8. A printing assembly, characterized in that: It comprises a printer (2) and a protective shell (1) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A printing assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The printer (2) further comprises a paper storage bin (22) and a paper bin cover (23) adapted to be opened or closed relative to an opening of the paper storage bin (22), and the through hole (112) is also adapted to allow the paper bin cover (23) to be exposed.

10. A printing assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The printer (2) is suitable for being placed into the accommodating groove (111) through the through hole (112).

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