Device for preventing metal impurities of label printer from overflowing in battery material working environment

By using a device consisting of a sealed box, a purge fan, and an exhaust fan in the battery material handling environment, the problem of copper powder spillage from label printers was solved, preventing copper powder leakage and improving battery safety.

CN223618462UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02BEIJING EASPRING MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520104910.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-16
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-16

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Technical Problem

In battery material handling environments, copper powder generated by label printers during the printing process can lead to excessive gold impurities, affecting battery safety.

Method used

Design a device that includes a sealed box, a purge fan, and an exhaust fan. The label printer is installed in the sealed box. The purge fan blows copper dust from the printer's paper output port toward the exhaust pipe. The exhaust fan directs the dust to the outside to prevent copper dust from spilling.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents copper powder from spilling into the battery material working environment, reduces the risk of excessive gold impurities in battery materials, and improves battery safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a device for preventing metal impurities of a label printer from overflowing in a battery material working environment, which comprises a closed box, a printer mounting position is arranged in the closed box, and the printer mounting position is used for mounting the label printer; the purging fan is mounted on the closed box and is mounted on the paper outlet side of the label printer; and the exhaust pipe is mounted on the closed box and on the opposite side of the blowing fan, and an exhaust fan is arranged on the exhaust pipe. The utility model provides a device for preventing gold impurities of a label printer from overflowing in a battery material working environment, which comprises a closed box, a printer mounting position is arranged in the closed box, the label printer is mounted on the printer mounting position, copper cuttings generated in the printing process of the label printer are blown to one side of an exhaust pipe by a blowing fan mounted on the closed box, and the copper cuttings are blown to the other side of the exhaust pipe. And the copper cuttings are discharged from the exhaust pipe under the drainage action of the exhaust fan, so that the copper cuttings are prevented from scattering in a battery material operation environment, the gold impurities of the battery material exceed the standard, and the safety risk of battery use is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery material processing technology, and more specifically, to a device for preventing gold and impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material processing environment. Background Technology

[0002] The working environment for battery materials is strictly controlled for metallic impurities such as copper, lead, zinc, and iron. These metallic impurities, also known as gold impurities, can seriously affect battery safety if they exceed the standard. Label printers are essential barcode label printing equipment in the production and testing of battery materials.

[0003] Currently, the paper feed rollers and printheads of label printers on the market contain copper. The copper powder generated during label printing adheres to the printer's paper output and the paper barcode labels. When copper powder spills into the battery material working environment, it causes excessive gold impurities in the battery materials, which poses a safety risk to battery use.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a device to prevent gold and impurities from spilling from label printers in battery material handling environments has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for preventing gold and impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material handling environment.

[0006] This utility model provides a device for preventing gold and impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment. The device includes a sealed box with a printer mounting position inside the sealed box for mounting a label printer.

[0007] The blower is installed on a sealed box and on the paper output side of the label printer;

[0008] The exhaust duct is installed on the sealed box and on the opposite side of the blower, and an exhaust fan is installed on the exhaust duct.

[0009] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0010] Paper output sensor, used to detect paper output from the label printer;

[0011] The controller is connected to the paper output sensor, the purge fan, and the exhaust fan respectively. The controller can control the start and stop of the purge fan and the exhaust fan.

[0012] Optionally, the device also includes a controller that is signal-connected to the label printer.

[0013] Optionally, the device also includes a power socket panel and an information panel installed inside a sealed enclosure;

[0014] The external power cord is connected to the power socket board via the first dustproof cable gland, and the external printing information cable is connected to the information panel via the second dustproof cable gland. The power plug of the label printer is connected to the socket on the power socket board, and the printing information cable of the label printer is connected to the socket on the information panel.

[0015] Optionally, a dust collection hopper connected to the exhaust duct is provided below the exhaust duct, and the dust collection hopper is located on the air inlet side of the exhaust fan.

[0016] Optionally, the purge fan is installed on the outside of the sealed box, and the outer periphery of the purge fan is provided with a first protective cover, which is fixedly connected to the sealed box.

[0017] And / or, the outer cover of the exhaust fan is equipped with a second protective cover.

[0018] Optionally, the sealed box includes a box body and a top cover;

[0019] The top cover includes a fixed cover plate and a movable cover plate. The fixed cover plate is detachably connected to the top opening of the box, and one side of the movable cover plate is hinged to the box and together with the fixed cover plate, seals the top opening.

[0020] Optionally, the movable cover is hinged to the housing on the side facing away from the fixed cover, and a handle and a latch are provided on the side of the movable cover near the fixed cover.

[0021] Optionally, a sealing gasket is provided between the top cover and the box body.

[0022] Alternatively, the cover plate can be fixed to the housing with screws.

[0023] Based on the technical content disclosed in this utility model, the following beneficial effects are achieved:

[0024] The present invention provides a device for preventing gold and impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment. The device includes a sealed box with a printer mounting position inside. The label printer is mounted on the printer mounting position. Copper shavings generated during the label printer printing process are blown to the exhaust pipe by a blower mounted on the sealed box and discharged from the exhaust pipe under the guidance of the exhaust fan. This prevents copper shavings from spilling into the battery material working environment, causing excessive gold and impurities in the battery materials, and posing a safety risk to battery use.

[0025] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the device for preventing gold and impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of the device for preventing gold and impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment, according to this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Sealed box; 2. Label printer; 3. Fixed cover; 4. Movable cover; 5. Paper output sensor; 6. Blower; 7. First protective cover; 8. Exhaust fan; 9. Second protective cover; 10. Dust collection hopper; 11. Exhaust duct; 12. Power socket board; 13. Information panel; 14. First dustproof cable gland; 15. Second dustproof cable gland; 16. Box body; 17. Lock; 18. Hinge; 19. Stainless steel screw; 20. Controller; 21. External exhaust duct. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0031] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its application or use.

[0032] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification.

[0033] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0034] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be discussed further in subsequent figures.

[0035] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model discloses a device for preventing gold and impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment, including a sealed box 1, a blower 6, an exhaust pipe 11, an exhaust fan 8, a paper output sensor 5, and a controller 20.

[0036] The sealed box 1 includes a box body 16 and a top cover; the top cover includes a fixed cover plate 3 and a movable cover plate 4. The fixed cover plate 3 is detachably connected to the top opening of the box body 16; the movable cover plate 4, on the side facing away from the fixed cover plate 3, is hinged to the box body 16 via a hinge 18, together with the fixed cover plate 3, sealing the top opening. The movable cover plate 4 has a handle and a latch 17 on the side near the fixed cover plate 3, and the latch 17 can lock with the fixed cover plate 3. A sealing gasket is provided between the top cover and the box body 16 to improve the sealing performance of the sealed box 1. The fixed cover plate 3 is fixed to the box body 16 with screws.

[0037] A printer mounting position is provided inside the sealed box 1 for mounting a label printer 2. A purge fan 6 is mounted on the sealed box 1 and on its outside, on the paper output side of the label printer 2. An exhaust pipe 11 is mounted on the sealed box 1 and on the opposite side of the purge fan 6, and an exhaust fan 8 is mounted on the exhaust pipe 11. A dust collection hopper 10, connected to the exhaust pipe 11, is located below the exhaust pipe 11 and is situated on the air inlet side of the exhaust fan 8. A first protective cover 7 is provided around the purge fan 6 and is fixedly connected to the sealed box 1. A second protective cover 9 is provided around the exhaust fan 8.

[0038] The paper output sensor 5 is located below the fixed cover plate 3 inside the sealed box 1 and above the paper output port of the label printer 2, and is used to detect the paper output of the label printer 2. The controller 20 is connected to the paper output sensor 5, the purge fan 6, and the exhaust fan 8 respectively, and can control the start and stop of the purge fan 6 and the exhaust fan 8. In some embodiments, the device further includes a controller 20, which is connected to the label printer 2. The controller 20 controls the start and stop of the purge fan 6 and the exhaust fan 8 according to the working status of the label printer 2. It should be noted that the start and stop of the exhaust fan 8 and the purge fan 6 are not limited to the detection signals of the controller 20 and the paper output sensor 5, but can also be based on the operating signals of the label printer 2, or a combination of the two detection information methods.

[0039] Furthermore, the device also includes a power socket board 12 and an information panel installed inside the sealed enclosure 1; the external power cord is connected to the power socket board 12 via a first dustproof cable gland, and the external printing information cable is connected to the information panel via a second dustproof cable gland. The power plug of the label printer 2 is connected to the socket in the power socket board 12, and the printing information cable of the label printer 2 is connected to the socket in the information panel. The printing information cable of the label printer 2 is not limited to a network connection cable; it can be other forms of printing information transmission signal cable.

[0040] More specifically, the device provided by this utility model for preventing gold and impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment is implemented as follows: A label printer 2 is installed in a sealed box 1. A blower 6 with a first protective cover 7 is installed on the paper output side of the label printer 2 inside the sealed box 1. An exhaust pipe 11 is installed on the opposite side of the blower 6 inside the sealed box 1. An exhaust fan 8 with a second protective cover 9 and a dust collection hopper 10 are installed on the exhaust pipe 11. The exhaust pipe 11 can be connected to an external exhaust pipe 21 outside the working area. A fixed cover 3, secured to the sealed box 1 with stainless steel screws 19, is installed above the sealed box 1. A movable cover 4, secured to the sealed box 1 with hinges 18, is installed above the sealed box 1. A handle and a latch 17 are installed on the other end of the movable cover away from the hinges 18. An airtight sealing gasket is installed between the fixed cover 3 and the movable cover 4 and the sealed box 1. A sealing gasket is installed below the fixed cover 3 inside the sealed box 1 and at the paper output side of the label printer 2. A paper output sensor 5 is installed above the paper tray. A controller 20 is installed above the fixed cover plate 3 inside the sealed box 1. A power socket plate 12 and an information panel 13 are installed inside the sealed box 1. The external power cord is connected to the power socket plate 12 inside the sealed box 1 through the first dustproof cable gland 14. The external printing information line is connected to the information panel 13 inside the sealed box 1 through the second dustproof cable gland 15. The power plug of the label printer 2 is connected to the socket of the power socket plate 12 inside the sealed box 1. The printing information line of the label printer is connected to the socket of the information panel 13 inside the sealed box 1. When the paper output sensor 5 detects that the label printer 2 is printing paper, the controller 20 starts the exhaust fan 8 and the blower fan 6. When the paper output sensor 5 does not detect that the label printer 2 is printing paper, the controller 20 controls the exhaust fan 8 and the blower fan 6 to stop working. The dust collection hopper 10 can be disassembled periodically for manual cleaning of dust.

[0041] In summary, the purpose of this utility model is to overcome the problem of gold impurities generated during label printing, and to provide a device to prevent gold impurities from spilling out of the label printer in a battery material working environment. The implementation method is as follows: the label printer 2 is installed in a sealed box 1. A blower 6 with a protective cover is installed on the printer's outlet side inside the sealed box 1. An exhaust pipe 11 is installed on the opposite side of the blower 6 on the sealed box 1. An exhaust fan 8 with a protective cover and a dust collection hopper 10 are installed on the exhaust pipe 11. The exhaust pipe 11 can be connected to an external discharge area. On the exhaust duct 21, a paper output sensor is installed below the removable cover plate inside the sealed box 1 and above the printer paper output port. A controller 20 is installed above the fixed cover plate 3 inside the sealed box. When the paper output sensor detects that the label printer 2 is working and outputting paper, the controller 20 starts the exhaust fan 8 and the blower fan 6. When the paper output sensor does not detect that the label printer 2 is working and outputting paper, the controller 20 controls the exhaust fan 8 and the blower fan 6 to stop working. The dust collection hopper 10 can be disassembled periodically and the dust inside can be cleaned manually.

[0042] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0043] This invention can remove gold and copper dust adsorbed on the printer's paper output and paper barcode labels, reducing the risk of copper dust from barcode labels spilling into the battery material working environment and improving battery safety.

[0044] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for preventing gold and impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material handling environment, characterized in that, include: A sealed box, wherein a printer mounting position is provided inside the sealed box, and the printer mounting position is used to install a label printer; A purge fan is installed on the sealed box and on the paper output side of the label printer; An exhaust duct is installed on the sealed box and on the opposite side of the purge fan, and an exhaust fan is installed on the exhaust duct.

2. The device for preventing gold and impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device further includes: A paper output sensor is used to detect the paper output of the label printer; The controller is connected to the paper output sensor, the purge fan, and the exhaust fan respectively, and can control the start and stop of the purge fan and the exhaust fan.

3. The device for preventing gold and impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The device also includes a controller that is signal-connected to the label printer.

4. The device for preventing gold impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The device also includes a power socket board and an information panel installed inside the sealed box; The external power cord is connected to the power socket board through the first dustproof cable gland, and the external printing information cable is connected to the information panel through the second dustproof cable gland. The power plug of the label printer is connected to the socket hole of the power socket board, and the printing information cable of the label printer is connected to the socket hole of the information panel.

5. The device for preventing gold impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A dust collection hopper connected to the exhaust pipe is provided below the exhaust pipe, and the dust collection hopper is located on the air inlet side of the exhaust fan.

6. The device for preventing gold impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The purge blower is installed on the outside of the sealed box, and a first protective cover is provided on the outer periphery of the purge blower. The first protective cover is fixedly connected to the sealed box. And / or, the outer cover of the exhaust fan is provided with a second protective cover.

7. The device for preventing gold impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The sealed box includes a box body and a top cover; The top cover includes a fixed cover plate and a movable cover plate. The fixed cover plate is detachably connected to the top opening of the box body, and one side of the movable cover plate is hinged to the box body to seal the top opening together with the fixed cover plate.

8. The device for preventing gold impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The movable cover plate is hinged to the box body on the side facing away from the fixed cover plate, and a handle and a latch are provided on the side of the movable cover plate near the fixed cover plate.

9. The device for preventing gold impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment according to claim 7, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is provided between the top cover and the box body.

10. The apparatus for preventing gold impurities from spilling from a label printer in a battery material working environment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fixed cover plate is fixed to the box body with screws.