Printer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a printer which comprises a host and a cleaning assembly, the host is provided with a transmission channel and a printing assembly, the transmission channel is used for transmitting a to-be-printed piece, and the printing assembly is used for printing the to-be-printed piece transmitted by the transmission channel; the cleaning assembly is arranged in the conveying channel and located on the upstream of the printing assembly so as to clean the to-be-printed piece before the to-be-printed piece is conveyed to the printing assembly. The problem that the printing effect is affected due to the fact that pollutants exist on the to-be-printed piece can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of printing technology, and more particularly to a printer. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, when a printer prints a document, the printing effect is easily affected by contaminants on the document. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a printer to improve the printing effect caused by contaminants on the workpiece.

[0004] This application provides a printer, including a host and a cleaning component. The host has a transmission channel and a printing component. The transmission channel is used to transmit a workpiece to be printed, and the printing component is used to print the workpiece transmitted by the transmission channel. The cleaning component is disposed in the transmission channel and located upstream of the printing component to clean the workpiece before it is transmitted to the printing component.

[0005] In some embodiments, the transmission channel has a first opening that exposes at least a portion of the bottom wall of the transmission channel; the cleaning assembly includes a cleaning element disposed within the transmission channel corresponding to the first opening, and the cleaning element has a second opening for the printable part to enter the cleaning element.

[0006] In some embodiments, the second opening faces away from the bottom wall of the transmission channel.

[0007] In some embodiments, the cleaning component has a placement hole communicating with the second opening, through which the printable part can enter the placement hole; or, the cleaning component has a placement hole spaced apart from the second opening, the cleaning component is elastic, and the cleaning component can deform to allow the printable part to enter the placement hole from the second opening.

[0008] In some embodiments, the inner diameter of the placement hole is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 3 mm.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cleaning component includes a plurality of cleaning parts arranged around a virtual axis parallel to the central axis of the printable part housed within the cleaning component, wherein a second opening is formed between two adjacent cleaning parts.

[0010] In some embodiments, when the printable part is housed within the cleaning part, at least one of the cleaning parts is compressed such that the end of the at least one cleaning part that abuts against the printable part is bent toward the transport direction of the printable part.

[0011] In some embodiments, the cleaning component further includes a structural reinforcement layer attached to the side of the plurality of cleaning components facing away from the printing assembly.

[0012] In some embodiments, the plurality of the cleaning components are integrally molded.

[0013] In some embodiments, the cleaning component is detachably disposed on the host unit.

[0014] In some embodiments, the cleaning assembly further includes a mounting base mounted on the host unit, the mounting base having a receiving groove in which the cleaning component is disposed.

[0015] In some embodiments, the mounting base is detachably mounted to the host unit.

[0016] In some embodiments, the host is provided with a mounting slot having a first sidewall and a second sidewall facing each other along a first direction; the mounting base has a first elastic snap-fit ​​member on its side facing the first sidewall, and the mounting base is elastically snapped into the mounting slot via the first elastic snap-fit ​​member; and / or, the mounting base has a second elastic snap-fit ​​member on its side facing the second sidewall, and the mounting base is elastically snapped into the mounting slot via the second elastic snap-fit ​​member.

[0017] In some embodiments, the host has opposing inner and outer sides, which are closed and isolated from each other; the mounting slot and the transmission channel are located on the outer side.

[0018] In some embodiments, the mounting groove has third and fourth sidewalls opposite to each other along a second direction; the width of the mounting base along the second direction is smaller than the width of the mounting groove along the second direction. In some embodiments, the difference between the width of the mounting base along the second direction and the width of the mounting groove along the second direction is 1mm-6mm.

[0019] In some embodiments, the printer further includes a limiting member configured to restrict the printable material to the cleaning area of ​​the cleaning assembly.

[0020] In some embodiments, the printer further includes a cover connected to the host, a limiting member disposed on the cover, and the limiting member restricts the printable material to the cleaning range of the cleaning assembly when the cover is closed on the host.

[0021] In some embodiments, the printer further includes a telescopic member connected to the limiting member, the limiting member being movable in a direction toward the cleaning assembly to confine the printable within the cleaning range of the cleaning assembly, and the limiting member being movable in a direction away from the cleaning assembly to release the confinement of the printable.

[0022] The printer in this application embodiment provides a cleaning component within the transport channel for transporting the printable parts, and positions the cleaning component upstream of the printing component. This allows the cleaning component to clean the printable parts before they are transported to the printing component, thereby reducing the risk of contaminants on the printable parts affecting the printing effect and improving the printing quality. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the printer structure in one embodiment of this application is shown.

[0025] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the main unit structure of a printer according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0027] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 Side view of the main unit structure.

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning component in one embodiment of this application is shown.

[0029] Figure 6 A structural schematic diagram of the cleaning component from another perspective is shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 7 A top view of the host computer is shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0032] Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the printer cover in the closed state with the host computer in one embodiment of this application is shown.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 1. Printer; 2. Item to be printed;

[0035] 10. Main unit; 11. Transmission channel; 111. First opening; 12. Printing assembly; 13. Mounting slot; 131. First sidewall; 132. Second sidewall; 133. Third sidewall; 134. Fourth sidewall;

[0036] 20. Cleaning component; 21. Cleaning part; 211. Second opening; 212. Placement hole; 213. Small cleaning part; L. Virtual axis; 214. Structural reinforcement layer; 22. Mounting base; 221. Receiving groove; 222. Elastic snap-fit ​​element; 2221. First elastic snap-fit ​​element; 2222. Second elastic snap-fit ​​element; 222a. Connecting part; 222b. Ear plate; 222c. Protrusion; 222d. Guide surface; 222e. Limiting rib;

[0037] 30. Limiting components; 31. Telescopic components;

[0038] 40. Cover;

[0039] X, the first direction; Y, the second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] In the following description, when referring to the accompanying drawings, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0042] In related technologies, there is a problem of poor printing results when printing on parts such as wire gauges. After eliminating the influence of the printer itself on the printing effect, the inventors of this application discovered that contaminants on the surface of the part to be printed can have a significant impact on the printing result.

[0043] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a printer that includes a cleaning component within a transport channel for transmitting the printable material. This cleaning component is positioned upstream of the printing component, allowing it to clean the printable material before it is transported to the printing component. This reduces the risk of contaminants on the printable material affecting the printing quality and improves the overall printing performance.

[0044] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 One embodiment of this application provides a printer including a host 10 and a cleaning component 20. The host 10 has a transmission channel 11 and a printing component 12. The transmission channel 11 is used to transmit a workpiece 2 to be printed, and the printing component 12 is used to print the workpiece 2 transmitted through the transmission channel 11. The cleaning component 20 is disposed within the transmission channel 11 and located upstream of the printing component 12 to clean the workpiece 2 before it is transmitted to the printing component 12.

[0045] The main unit 10 includes a housing, the shape of which is not limited. The housing provides a mounting base and housing space for other mechanical and electrical components of the printer 1.

[0046] The specific form of the transmission channel 11 can be flexibly selected according to requirements to ensure that the workpiece 2 to be printed can enter and exit the transmission channel 11. For example, the two ends of the transmission channel 11 are respectively provided with an inlet and an outlet, while the middle section is closed. The inlet is for the workpiece 2 to enter the transmission channel 11, and the outlet is for the workpiece 2 to exit the transmission channel 11. Alternatively, the middle section of the transmission channel 11 is provided with an opening, through which the workpiece 2 to be printed can enter the transmission channel 11. The specific structure of the printing component 12 is determined according to the type of the workpiece 2 to be printed. For example, when the workpiece 2 to be printed is a wire marking tube, the printing component 12 includes a print head and a ribbon. During printing, the ribbon is located between the print head and the workpiece 2 to be printed, and the print head presses the ribbon against the surface of the workpiece 2 to achieve printing. The wire marking tube is also called a sleeve or wire marking sleeve. The printer 1 prints wire markings on the sleeve for wiring identification. The cleaning component 20 is partially or entirely located within the transmission channel 11. Optionally, the cleaning component 20 includes a cleaning part that is fixed to the host 10 by means of adhesive, snap-fit, or other methods; or, the cleaning component 20 includes a first cleaning part and a second mounting part, with the first part mounted on the host 10 via the second part. The first part cleans contaminants on the surface of the printable 2 using methods such as rolling friction and sliding friction.

[0047] Based on the above embodiments, before the printable part 2 is transferred to the printing component 12, the cleaning component 20 can clean the printable part 2, thereby reducing the risk of contaminants on the printable part 2 affecting the printing effect and improving the printing effect.

[0048] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the transmission channel 11 has a first opening 111, which exposes at least a portion of the bottom wall of the transmission channel 11, that is, the first opening 111 exposes a portion or the entire bottom wall of the transmission channel 11.

[0049] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 5 The cleaning component 20 includes a cleaning element 21, which is disposed within the transport channel 11 corresponding to the first opening 111, meaning that the cleaning element 21 can enter the transport channel 11 through the first opening 111. The cleaning element 21 is provided with a second opening 211 for the printable part 2 to enter the cleaning element 21. In this way, the printable part 2 can enter the cleaning element 21 conveniently and quickly, thereby reducing the preparation time before printing and improving printing efficiency.

[0050] In some embodiments, the second opening 211 faces away from the bottom wall of the transfer channel 11. In this way, the second opening 211 can be partially or completely exposed through the first opening 111, making it easier to place the printable part 2 into the cleaning part 21.

[0051] In some embodiments, the cleaning component 21 is provided with a placement hole 212 communicating with the second opening 211, through which the printable part 2 can enter the placement hole 212. Based on this, after the printable part 2 enters the placement hole 212, during the transmission process of the printable part 2, friction is generated between the surface of the printable part 2 and the hole wall of the placement hole 212, thereby wiping away contaminants on the surface of the printable part 2 and achieving a cleaning effect.

[0052] In other embodiments, the cleaning member 21 is provided with a placement hole 212 spaced apart from the second opening 211. The cleaning member 21 is elastic and can deform to allow the workpiece 2 to be printed to enter the placement hole 212 through the second opening 211. Therefore, after the workpiece 2 enters the placement hole 212, its surface is surrounded by the hole wall of the placement hole 212, increasing the contact area between the surface of the workpiece 2 and the hole wall of the placement hole 212, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0053] In some embodiments, the inner diameter of the placement hole 212 is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 3 mm. For example, the inner diameter of the placement hole 212 is 0.1 mm, 1 mm, or 2.5 mm. Based on this, the placement hole 212 can accommodate many common types of parts to be printed 2.

[0054] Optionally, the shape of the placement hole 212 is circular, or the shape of the placement hole 212 is polygonal, such as triangular, quadrilateral, pentagonal, or hexagonal. When the shape of the placement hole 212 is non-circular, the inner diameter of the placement hole 212 refers to its equivalent inner diameter.

[0055] It should be noted that when the diameter of the printable part 2 is larger than the inner diameter of the placement hole 212, the printable part 2 and the cleaning part 21 are in full contact, and the cleaning part 21 can achieve a good cleaning effect on the printable part 2. However, when the diameter of the printable part 2 is smaller than the inner diameter of the placement hole 212, the printable part 2 will still be in contact with the cleaning part 21 under the action of its own gravity and the pulling force during the transmission process, thereby achieving a cleaning effect.

[0056] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the cleaning component 21 includes a plurality of cleaning components 213 arranged around a virtual axis L, which is parallel to the central axis of the printable part 2 housed within the cleaning component 21. A second opening 211 is formed between two adjacent cleaning components 213. The virtual axis L is a reference line introduced for ease of understanding. The virtual axis L coincides with or is spaced apart from and parallel to the central axis of the printable part 2 housed within the cleaning component 21, allowing the plurality of cleaning components 213 to be evenly arranged along the circumference of the printable part 2, thereby uniformly cleaning all areas in the circumference and improving the cleaning effect.

[0057] For example, the cross-sectional shape of the cleaning component 213 perpendicular to the virtual axis L is triangular or fan-shaped. Multiple cleaning components 213 are evenly arranged around the virtual axis L, and the cross-sections of the multiple cleaning components 213 perpendicular to the virtual axis L are combined to form a polygon or circle. In this way, the uniformity of the distribution of the multiple cleaning components 213 can be improved, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0058] In some embodiments, when the printable part 2 is housed within the cleaning part 21, at least one cleaning component 213 is compressed, causing the end of the cleaning component 213 that abuts against the printable part 2 to bend in the transport direction of the printable part 2. This allows the cleaning component 213 to make full contact with the printable part 2, resulting in better cleaning. Furthermore, the cleaning component 213 is less likely to cause wear to the printable part 2. Moreover, the cleaning component 213 has a larger cleaning range along the transport direction, extending the cleaning path.

[0059] Optionally, the cleaning part 213 is made of sponge, which provides a good cleaning effect while minimizing wear on the printed part 2.

[0060] In one exemplary embodiment, the multiple cleaning components 213 are all made of sponge, and the cross-sectional shape of each cleaning component 213 perpendicular to the virtual axis L is fan-shaped and the same size. The cross-sections of the multiple cleaning components 213 perpendicular to the virtual axis L are combined to form a circle. In this way, the multiple cleaning components 213 can clean the printable 2 uniformly at the same time, improving the cleaning effect.

[0061] Continue reading Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the cleaning component 21 further includes a structural reinforcement layer 214, such as non-woven fabric, which is attached to the side of the plurality of cleaning components 213 facing away from the printing assembly 12, thereby improving the structural strength of the side of the cleaning component 21 facing away from the printing assembly 12, so that the cleaning component 21 can better maintain its initial shape after cleaning, thereby ensuring a continuous and stable cleaning effect.

[0062] In some embodiments, multiple cleaning components 213 are integrally formed, which makes it easier to install and fix the cleaning components 21.

[0063] For example, multiple cleaning components 213 are formed by cutting a single piece of cylindrical sponge. On a cross-section perpendicular to the virtual axis L, the notches formed by the cut extend radially outward from the center. This results in cleaning components 21 that provide more uniform cleaning and are easier to install and secure.

[0064] In some embodiments, the cleaning component 21 is detachably mounted on the main unit 10. This allows the cleaning component 21 to be removed and replaced with a new one when it becomes severely worn, thus ensuring a good cleaning effect. (Continue reading...) Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the cleaning assembly 20 further includes a mounting base 22 mounted on the host 10. The mounting base 22 has a receiving groove 221, in which the cleaning component 21 is disposed. Thus, by placing the cleaning component 21 in the receiving groove 221 of the mounting base 22 and mounting the mounting base 22 on the host 10, the installation of the cleaning component 21 is more secure, enabling the cleaning component 21 to stably and effectively clean the printed material 2 during printer 1 operation.

[0065] Optionally, the mounting base 22 can be made of plastic or metal. For example, the mounting base 22 may be made of the same material as the housing of the main unit 10. This simplifies the overall manufacturing process of the printer 1.

[0066] In an exemplary embodiment, the mounting base 22 includes a bottom wall and multiple side walls. The side walls surround the bottom wall and enclose it to form a receiving groove 221. An inlet for the cleaning component 21 to enter the receiving groove 221 is provided on one side of the mounting base 22 opposite to the bottom wall. Two opposing side walls are respectively provided with an inlet and an outlet. After the cleaning component 21 is placed into the receiving groove 221, the printable component 2 can pass through the inlet, the cleaning component 21, and the outlet in sequence. This ensures the smooth passage of the printable component 2, while the side walls of the mounting base 22 with the inlet and outlet can limit the cleaning component 21 in the transport direction of the printable component 2, preventing the cleaning component 21 from shifting position during transport.

[0067] In some embodiments, the mounting base 22 is detachably mounted on the host 10. This allows for flexible replacement of the cleaning component 21 and enables the mounting base 22 to be removed and cleaned. It also allows for cleaning of parts of the host 10 that are covered by the mounting base 22, thereby preventing clean printable materials 2 from being contaminated by contaminants remaining on the mounting base 22.

[0068] See Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the host 10 is provided with a mounting slot 13, the mounting slot 13 having a first sidewall 131 and a second sidewall 132 that are opposite to each other along a first direction X.

[0069] Further integration Figure 5 and Figure 6 The mounting base 22 has a resilient snap-fit ​​member 222 on its side facing the first side wall 131 and / or the second side wall 132. The mounting base 22 is resiliently snapped into the mounting groove 13 through the resilient snap-fit ​​member 222. Based on this, the disassembly and installation of the mounting base 22 are more convenient and quick, thereby making the disassembly and installation of the cleaning component 21 more convenient and quick.

[0070] In an exemplary embodiment, the mounting base 22 has a first elastic snap-fit ​​member 2221 on the side facing the first sidewall 131, and the mounting base 22 is elastically snapped into the mounting groove 13 through the first elastic snap-fit ​​member 2221.

[0071] In another exemplary embodiment, the mounting base 22 is provided with a second elastic snap-fit ​​member 2222 on the side facing the second sidewall 132, and the mounting base 22 is elastically snapped into the mounting groove 13 through the second elastic snap-fit ​​member 2222.

[0072] In another exemplary embodiment, the mounting base 22 has a first elastic snap-fit ​​member 2221 on the side facing the first sidewall 131 and a second elastic snap-fit ​​member 2222 on the side facing the second sidewall 132. The mounting base 22 is elastically snapped into the mounting groove 13 via the first elastic snap-fit ​​member 2221 and the second elastic snap-fit ​​member 2222. Optionally, the first direction X intersects the extension direction of the transmission channel 11, so that the elastic snap-fit ​​members 222 can be provided on both sides of the width direction of the transmission channel 11, thereby avoiding the elastic snap-fit ​​members 222 from causing obstruction within the transmission channel 11.

[0073] Optionally, the elastic snap-fit ​​member 222 includes a connecting portion 222a and an ear plate 222b connected together. One end of the connecting portion 222a, away from the ear plate 222b, is connected to the side of the mounting base 22. The end of the ear plate 222b, away from the connecting portion 222a, extends outward at an angle relative to the side of the mounting base 22. Based on this, by pressing the ear plate 222b, the connecting portion 222a can be deformed, reducing the space occupied by the elastic snap-fit ​​member 222 along the first direction X, thereby allowing the mounting base 22 to smoothly enter the mounting groove 13. After the mounting base 22 enters the mounting groove 13, pressing the ear plate 222b stops, and the connecting portion 222a elastically recovers its shape, elastically snapping into the mounting groove 13.

[0074] Optionally, the outer side of the connecting part 222a is provided with a protrusion 222c that protrudes relative to the outer surface of the connecting part 222a. The protrusion 222c abuts against the mounting groove 13, thereby improving the stability of the engagement between the mounting base 22 and the mounting groove 13.

[0075] Furthermore, the protrusion 222c is provided with a guide surface 222d. One end of the guide surface 222d is connected to the outer surface of the connecting portion 222a, and the other end extends in a direction away from the outer surface of the connecting portion 222a, with the extension direction inclined upward relative to the bottom wall of the mounting groove 13. Based on this, during the elastic snap-fit ​​process, under the inclined guiding action of the guide surface 222d, the mounting base 22 can be snapped into the mounting groove 13 more smoothly. At the same time, due to the provision of the protrusion 222c, the mounting base 22 can be stably snapped into the mounting groove 13 without applying external force to the connecting portion 222a.

[0076] In some embodiments, the host 10 has opposing inner and outer sides, which are sealed and isolated from each other. The mounting slot 13 and the transmission channel 11 are located on the outer side. The inner side can be used to accommodate the mechanical and electrical components required for printing. In this way, contaminants cleaned off the printer 1 by the cleaning component 21 can be prevented from entering the inner side of the host 10 and affecting the lifespan of the host 10.

[0077] Continue reading Figure 7 and Figure 8In some embodiments, the mounting groove 13 has a third sidewall 133 and a fourth sidewall 134 that are opposite to each other along the second direction Y, wherein the width of the mounting base 22 along the second direction Y is smaller than the width of the mounting groove 13 along the second direction Y. Optionally, the transmission channel 11 has a transmission segment that coincides with the mounting groove 13, and the second direction Y is parallel to the extension direction of the transmission segment. In this way, the assembly and disassembly process of the mounting base 22 is less likely to interfere with the third sidewall 133 and the fourth sidewall 134 of the mounting groove 13, thereby making the assembly and disassembly process of the mounting base 22 smoother.

[0078] Optionally, the difference between the width of the mounting base 22 along the second direction Y and the width of the mounting groove 13 along the second direction Y is 1mm-6mm, for example, 1.2mm, 2mm, or 3mm. This facilitates the installation and removal of the mounting base 22. Simultaneously, the smaller gap between the mounting base 22 and the groove wall of the mounting groove 13 prevents contaminants cleaned from the printer 1 by the cleaning component 21 from falling into the mounting groove 13, thus preventing excessive contaminant residue that could hinder the installation and removal of the mounting base 22.

[0079] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 Optionally, a limiting rib 222e is provided on one side of the mounting base 22 along the second direction Y, or limiting ribs 222e are provided on both opposite sides of the mounting base 22 along the second direction Y. By using the limiting rib 222e to abut against the side wall of the mounting groove 13 facing the second direction Y, the mounting base 22 can be prevented from shaking.

[0080] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the printer 1 further includes a limiting member 30 configured to confine the printable part 2 within the cleaning range of the cleaning component 20. In this way, the printable part 2 can be stably kept within the cleaning range of the cleaning component 20, thereby ensuring a good cleaning effect.

[0081] In some embodiments, the printer 1 further includes a cover 40 connected to the host 10, with a limiting member 30 disposed on the cover 40. When the cover 40 is closed to the host 10, the limiting member 30 restricts the printable part 2 within the cleaning range of the cleaning component 20. Thus, the action of closing the cover 40 simultaneously limits the printable part 2, simplifying the operation and improving the user experience.

[0082] In some embodiments, the printer 1 further includes a telescopic member 31. The telescopic method of the telescopic member 31 includes elastic telescopic and multi-stage telescopic. The elastic telescopic and multi-stage telescopic structures are described in reference to related technologies and will not be elaborated here. The telescopic member 31 is connected to a limiting member 30. The limiting member 30 can move in the direction toward the cleaning component 20 to confine the printable part 2 within the cleaning range of the cleaning component 20. The limiting member 30 can also move in the direction away from the cleaning component 20 to release the restriction on the printable part 2. Thus, the limiting member 30 can flexibly adjust its position according to the size of the printable part 2, expanding its applicability. Furthermore, the telescopic design of the limiting member 30 ensures a good limiting effect while avoiding severe compression of the printable part 2, which could affect the printing effect.

[0083] Continue reading Figure 1 and Figure 9 In one exemplary embodiment, the printer 1 includes a host 10, a cover 40, a cleaning component 20, and a limiting member 30. The host 10 has a transport channel 11 and a printing component 12. The transport channel 11 is used to transport the workpiece 2 to be printed, and the printing component 12 is used to print the workpiece 2 transported by the transport channel 11. The cover 40 is connected to the host 10. When the cover 40 is closed to the host 10, components such as the cleaning component 20 and the limiting member 30 are covered. The cleaning component 20 is disposed within the transport channel 11 and located upstream of the printing component 12 to clean the workpiece 2 before it is transported to the printing component 12.

[0084] The transmission channel 11 has a first opening 111 exposed on its bottom wall. The cleaning assembly 20 includes a cleaning component 21 disposed within the transmission channel 11 corresponding to the first opening 111. The cleaning component 21 has a second opening 211 for the printable part 2 to enter the cleaning component 21. The second opening 211 faces away from the bottom wall of the transmission channel 11, so that the second opening 211 can be partially or completely exposed through the first opening 111. In this way, the printable part 2 can be placed into the cleaning component 21 from top to bottom.

[0085] The limiting member 30 is connected to the cover 40 and is block-shaped. When the cover 40 is closed on the host 10, the limiting member 30 elastically abuts against the cleaning member 21, which can prevent the printable part 2 from detaching from the cleaning member 21 through the second opening 211, while also reducing the squeezing force on the printable part 2.

[0086] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means at least two, for example, two, three, four, etc. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0087] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of this application shall still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A printer, characterized in that, include: The host computer is equipped with a transmission channel and a printing component. The transmission channel is used to transmit the workpiece to be printed, and the printing component is used to print the workpiece to be printed transmitted by the transmission channel. as well as A cleaning component, disposed within the transport channel and upstream of the printing component, cleans the printable before it is transported to the printing component.

2. The printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission channel has a first opening, and the first opening exposes at least a portion of the bottom wall of the transmission channel. The cleaning component includes a cleaning element, which is disposed within the transmission channel corresponding to the first opening, and the cleaning element has a second opening for the printable part to enter the cleaning element.

3. The printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second opening faces away from the bottom wall of the transmission channel.

4. The printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning component is provided with a placement hole communicating with the second opening, and the part to be printed can enter the placement hole through the second opening; Alternatively, the cleaning component may have a placement hole spaced apart from the second opening, and the cleaning component may be elastic, allowing the workpiece to be printed to enter the placement hole from the second opening.

5. The printer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the placement hole is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 3 mm.

6. The printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning component includes a plurality of cleaning parts arranged around a virtual axis parallel to the central axis of the printable part housed within the cleaning component, wherein a second opening is formed between two adjacent cleaning parts.

7. The printer according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the workpiece to be printed is placed inside the cleaning component, at least one of the cleaning components is squeezed so that the end of the at least one cleaning component that abuts against the workpiece to be printed is bent toward the conveying direction of the workpiece to be printed.

8. The printer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cleaning component also includes a structural reinforcement layer, which is attached to the side of the plurality of cleaning components facing away from the printing assembly.

9. The printer according to claim 6, characterized in that, Multiple of the aforementioned cleaning parts are molded as a single piece.

10. The printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning component is detachably mounted on the main unit.

11. The printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly also includes a mounting base installed on the main unit, the mounting base having a receiving groove, and the cleaning component disposed within the receiving groove.

12. The printer according to claim 11, characterized in that, The mounting base is detachably mounted on the host unit.

13. The printer according to claim 11, characterized in that, The host is provided with a mounting slot, the mounting slot having a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are opposite to each other along a first direction; The mounting base has a first elastic snap-fit ​​member on its side facing the first sidewall, and the mounting base is elastically snapped into the mounting groove via the first elastic snap-fit ​​member; and / or The mounting base has a second elastic snap-fit ​​member on the side facing the second sidewall, and the mounting base is elastically snapped into the mounting groove through the second elastic snap-fit ​​member.

14. The printer according to claim 13, characterized in that, The host has opposing inner and outer sides, which are closed and isolated from each other; The mounting slot and the transmission channel are located on the outside.

15. The printer according to claim 13, characterized in that, The mounting groove has a third sidewall and a fourth sidewall that are opposite to each other along a second direction; The width of the mounting base along the second direction is smaller than the width of the mounting groove along the second direction.

16. The printer according to claim 15, characterized in that, The difference between the width of the mounting base along the second direction and the width of the mounting groove along the second direction is 1mm-6mm.

17. The printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printer also includes a limiting member configured to restrict the printable part to the cleaning area of ​​the cleaning component.

18. The printer according to claim 17, characterized in that, The printer also includes a cover connected to the host computer, a limiting member disposed on the cover, and the limiting member restricts the printable part to the cleaning range of the cleaning component when the cover is closed on the host computer.

19. The printer according to claim 17, characterized in that, The printer also includes a telescopic member connected to the limiting member. The limiting member is movable in a direction toward the cleaning component to restrict the printable part within the cleaning range of the cleaning component, and the limiting member is movable in a direction away from the cleaning component to release the restriction on the printable part.

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