Integrated ribbon damping structure of ribbon cartridge

By setting paper path and tongue features in the thermal transfer ribbon cartridge and compressing the damping foam to obtain a constant damping force, the problem of increased damping force caused by the reduction of ribbon roll diameter is solved, ensuring the stability of printing effect and stable operation of equipment.

CN223850290UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-30DETONG ELECTRONIC TECH (JIANGSU) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422235428.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-12
Publication Date
2026-01-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing thermal transfer ribbon cartridges, as the ribbon roll diameter decreases, the damping force gradually increases, leading to printing defects.

Method used

An integrated ribbon cartridge structure was designed. By setting a paper path at the rear of the ribbon cartridge recycling bin and a tongue feature at the front, the tongue is used to compress the ribbon damping foam to obtain a constant damping force, preventing the ribbon from deviating from the track and maintaining stable operation.

Benefits of technology

Stable control of damping force was achieved, avoiding printing defects and improving print quality and equipment stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated ribbon cartridge ribbon damping structure which comprises a first ribbon cartridge supply bin, a label is rotatably connected to one side of the interior of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin, and a second ribbon cartridge supply bin is rotatably connected to one side of the label. One side of the interior of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin and one side of the interior of the second ribbon cartridge supply bin are rotationally connected with a ribbon supply shaft, the outer side of the ribbon supply shaft is rotationally connected with a ribbon, and one end of the ribbon is rotationally connected with a ribbon recovery shaft. The front parts of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin are provided with tongue pieces used for pasting ribbon damping foam, the rear part of the ribbon cartridge recovery bin is provided with a paper channel, and when the ribbon cartridge recovery bin is assembled with the first ribbon cartridge supply bin and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin, a ribbon passes through the paper channel, and the ribbon damping foam is attached to the first ribbon cartridge supply bin and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin. And due to the tongue piece characteristics of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin, the ribbon damping foam is pressed to the paper channel.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of thermal transfer printer technology, specifically relating to an integrated ribbon cartridge ribbon damping structure. Background Technology

[0002] An integrated ribbon cartridge is an integrated component of a printing or recording device that integrates the ribbon cartridge, supply compartment, return compartment, and related control and adjustment components into a compact housing. Existing thermal transfer ribbons use a solution where a spring is installed on one side to press the ribbon shaft against the other side, creating friction with the sidewall to obtain damping force.

[0003] During use, the maximum outer diameter of the ribbon roll will gradually decrease as it is consumed, while the friction of the sidewall remains constant. As a result, the damping force obtained will gradually increase as the ribbon roll diameter decreases. This will lead to an increase in the tension at the ribbon supply end, which may cause printing defects due to excessive damping force. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide an integrated ribbon cartridge ribbon damping structure to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the maximum outer diameter of the ribbon roll gradually decreases during use, while the friction of the side wall remains unchanged. As a result, the damping force obtained will gradually increase as the ribbon roll diameter decreases, which will lead to an increase in the tension at the ribbon supply end. This may cause printing defects due to excessive damping force during printing.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an integrated ribbon cartridge damping structure, comprising a first ribbon cartridge supply chamber, a label rotatably connected to one side of the first ribbon cartridge supply chamber, a second ribbon cartridge supply chamber rotatably connected to one side of the label, a ribbon supply shaft rotatably connected to one side of the first and second ribbon cartridge supply chambers, a ribbon rotatably connected to the outside of the ribbon supply shaft, a ribbon return shaft rotatably connected to one end of the ribbon, a ribbon cartridge return chamber disposed on the outside of the ribbon return shaft, ribbon damping foam fixedly connected to the outside of the ribbon, a tongue disposed on the outside of the ribbon damping foam, a ribbon drive gear shaft fixedly connected to one side of the first ribbon cartridge supply chamber near the ribbon supply shaft, and a ribbon damping torsion spring fixedly connected to one side of the second ribbon cartridge supply chamber.

[0006] Preferably, both ends of the ribbon recycling shaft are fixedly connected to the inside of the ribbon cartridge recycling chamber, and the outside of the tongue is fixedly connected to the inside of the first ribbon cartridge supply chamber and the second ribbon cartridge supply chamber.

[0007] Preferably, a ribbon box recycling bin cover is fixedly connected to the top of the ribbon box recycling bin.

[0008] Preferably, one side of the tongue is fixedly connected to the inside of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin.

[0009] Preferably, one side of the ribbon supply shaft is fixedly connected with supply shaft fixed foam.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the ribbon cartridge recycling bin is fixedly connected with a paper channel.

[0011] Preferably, the paper channel is fixedly connected between the first ribbon cartridge supply bin and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin.

[0012] Preferably, the thickness of the outer surface of the second ribbon cartridge supply bin is greater than that of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a one-piece ribbon cartridge damping structure, has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1、 the utility model discloses a first ribbon cartridge supply bin is set, and the tongue feature that is used to paste ribbon damping foam is arranged at the front of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin, and the paper channel feature is arranged at the rear of the ribbon cartridge recycling bin, when the ribbon cartridge recycling bin is assembled with the first ribbon cartridge supply bin and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin, the ribbon passes through the paper channel, and the tongue feature of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin will press the ribbon damping foam to the paper channel and press the ribbon passing through the paper channel, the thickness of the compression ribbon damping foam is compressed, and the ribbon obtains damping force, because the damping force is only related to the compression amount of the ribbon damping foam, so the damping force is a constant value, and the damping force does not change with the use of the ribbon, thereby reaching the effect of controlling the ribbon damping force, effectively controlling the damping of the ribbon in a stable value, guaranteeing the stability of the printing effect, and making the damping force of the ribbon more stable and controllable.

[0015] 2、 the utility model discloses a supply shaft fixed foam, and the supply shaft fixed foam can prevent the ribbon from deviating from the track due to vibration or jumping in the supply process, maintains the stable operation of the ribbon, improves the stability of the equipment and the printing quality, and can optimize the printing effect.

[0016] The part not involved in the device is same as or can adopt the prior art, the utility model discloses scientific and reasonable structure, uses safe and convenient, and provides great help for people. ACCURACY

[0017] The drawings are used to provide further understanding of the utility model, and constitute a part of the specification, are used to explain the utility model together with the embodiments of the utility model, and do not constitute the limitation to the utility model, and in the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A whole explosion structure schematic view of the integral color ribbon cartridge color ribbon damping structure is provided in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A place of Figure 1 enlarged structure schematic view;

[0020] Figure 3 A local explosion structure schematic view of the integral color ribbon cartridge color ribbon damping structure is provided in the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 A place of Figure 3 enlarged structure schematic view;

[0022] In the drawing: first color ribbon cartridge supply bin 1, second color ribbon cartridge supply bin 2, color ribbon cartridge recovery bin 3, color ribbon cartridge recovery bin cover 4, color ribbon supply shaft 5, color ribbon recovery shaft 6, color ribbon power gear shaft 7, color ribbon damping torsional spring 8, color ribbon damping foam 9, supply shaft fixed foam 10, color ribbon 11, label 12, tongue piece 13, paper channel 14. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1-4The utility model provides a technical scheme: a one-piece ribbon cartridge ribbon damping structure, including first ribbon cartridge supply bin 1, the inside one side rotation of first ribbon cartridge supply bin 1 is connected with label 12, the one side rotation of label 12 is connected with second ribbon cartridge supply bin 2, the inside one side rotation of first ribbon cartridge supply bin 1 and second ribbon cartridge supply bin 2 is connected with ribbon supply shaft 5, the outside rotation of ribbon supply shaft 5 is connected with ribbon 11, the one end rotation of ribbon 11 is connected with ribbon recovery shaft 6, the outside of ribbon recovery shaft 6 is provided with ribbon cartridge recovery bin 3, the outside fixed connection of ribbon 11 is provided with ribbon damping bubble sponge 9, the outside of ribbon damping bubble sponge 9 is provided with tongue piece 13, the inside fixed connection of first ribbon cartridge supply bin 1 close to ribbon supply shaft 5 is provided with ribbon power gear shaft 7, the inside one side fixed connection of second ribbon cartridge supply bin 2 is provided with ribbon damping torsional spring 8, the front of first ribbon cartridge supply bin 1 and second ribbon cartridge supply bin 2 is provided with the tongue piece 13 feature for pasting ribbon damping bubble sponge 9, the rear of ribbon cartridge recovery bin 3 is provided with paper channel 14 feature, when ribbon cartridge recovery bin 3 and first ribbon cartridge supply bin 1 and second ribbon cartridge supply bin 2 assemble, ribbon 11 will pass through paper channel 14, and the tongue piece 13 feature of first ribbon cartridge supply bin 1 and second ribbon cartridge supply bin 2 will press ribbon damping bubble sponge 9 to paper channel 14, and press the ribbon 11 passing through paper channel 14, by the thickness of compression ribbon damping bubble sponge 9, make ribbon 11 obtain damping force, because the damping force is only related to the compression amount of ribbon damping bubble sponge 9, so the damping force is a constant value, will not change along with the use of ribbon 11, thereby reach the effect of controlling the damping force of ribbon 11, effectively control the damping of ribbon 11 in a stable value, guarantee the stability of printing effect, make the damping force of ribbon 11 more stable and controllable.

[0025] In the utility model, preferably, the two ends of the ribbon recovery shaft 6 are fixedly connected to the inner side of the ribbon cartridge recovery bin 3, and the outer side of the tongue piece 13 is fixedly connected to the inner sides of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin 1 and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin 2.

[0026] In the utility model, preferably, the top of the ribbon cartridge recovery bin 3 is fixedly connected with a ribbon cartridge recovery bin cover 4.

[0027] In the utility model, preferably, one side of the tongue piece 13 is fixedly connected to the inner sides of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin 1 and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin 2.

[0028] In the utility model, preferably, one side of the tongue piece 13 is fixedly connected to the inner sides of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin 1 and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin 2.

[0029] The paper channel 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the color tape box recycling bin 3.

[0030] In the utility model, preferably, the paper channel 14 is fixedly connected between the first color tape box supply bin 1 and the second color tape box supply bin 2.

[0031] In the utility model, preferably, the thickness of the outer surface of the second color tape box supply bin 2 is greater than that of the first color tape box supply bin 1.

[0032] The working principle and use process of the utility model are as follows: when in use, the first color tape box supply bin 1 is arranged, tongue pieces 13 for pasting color tape damping foam 9 are arranged at the front of the first color tape box supply bin 1 and the second color tape box supply bin 2, and a paper channel 14 is arranged at the rear of the color tape box recycling bin 3; when the color tape box recycling bin 3 is assembled with the first color tape box supply bin 1 and the second color tape box supply bin 2, the color tape 11 passes through the paper channel 14, and the tongue pieces 13 of the first color tape box supply bin 1 and the second color tape box supply bin 2 press the color tape damping foam 9 towards the paper channel 14 and press the color tape 11 passing through the paper channel 14; the thickness of the color tape damping foam 9 is compressed, so that the color tape 11 obtains damping force; because the damping force is only related to the compression amount of the color tape damping foam 9, the damping force is a constant value and does not change with the use of the color tape 11, so that the effect of controlling the damping force of the color tape 11 is achieved; the damping of the color tape 11 is effectively controlled within a stable value, the stability of the printing effect is ensured, the damping force of the color tape 11 is more stable and controllable, the supply shaft fixed foam 10 is arranged, the supply shaft fixed foam 10 can prevent the color tape 11 from deviating from the track due to vibration or jumping during the supply process, the stable operation of the color tape 11 is maintained, the stability and printing quality of the equipment are improved, and the printing effect can be optimized.

[0033] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the utility model, the scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An integral ribbon cartridge ribbon damping structure comprising a first ribbon cartridge supply bin (1), characterized in that: One side of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin (1) is rotatably connected with a label (12), one side of the label (12) is rotatably connected with a second ribbon cartridge supply bin (2), one side of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin (1) and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin (2) is rotatably connected with a ribbon supply shaft (5), the outer side of the ribbon supply shaft (5) is rotatably connected with a ribbon (11), one end of the ribbon (11) is rotatably connected with a ribbon recycling shaft (6), the outer side of the ribbon recycling shaft (6) is provided with a ribbon cartridge recycling bin (3), the outer side of the ribbon (11) is fixedly connected with a ribbon damping bubble sponge (9), the outer side of the ribbon damping bubble sponge (9) is provided with a tongue piece (13), one side of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin (1) close to the ribbon supply shaft (5) is fixedly connected with a ribbon power gear shaft (7), one side of the second ribbon cartridge supply bin (2) is fixedly connected with a ribbon damping torsional spring (8).

2. The integrated ribbon cartridge ribbon damping structure of claim 1, wherein: Both ends of the ribbon recycling shaft (6) are fixedly connected to the inner side of the ribbon cartridge recycling bin (3), and the outer side of the tongue piece (13) is fixedly connected to the inside of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin (1) and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin (2).

3. The integrated ribbon cartridge ribbon damping structure of claim 1 wherein: The top of the ribbon cartridge recycling bin (3) is fixedly connected with a ribbon cartridge recycling bin cover (4).

4. The integrated ribbon cartridge ribbon damping structure of claim 1 wherein: One side of the tongue piece (13) is fixedly connected to the inside of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin (1) and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin (2).

5. The integrated ribbon cartridge ribbon damping structure of claim 1 wherein: The outer side of the ribbon supply shaft (5) is fixedly connected with a supply shaft fixed bubble sponge (10).

6. The integrated ribbon cartridge ribbon damping structure of claim 1 wherein: The bottom of the ribbon cartridge recycling bin (3) is fixedly connected with a paper channel (14).

7. The integrated ribbon cartridge ribbon damping structure of claim 6 wherein: The paper channel (14) is fixedly connected between the first ribbon cartridge supply bin (1) and the second ribbon cartridge supply bin (2).

8. The integrated ribbon cartridge ribbon damping structure of claim 1 wherein: The thickness of the outer surface of the second ribbon cartridge supply bin (2) is greater than that of the first ribbon cartridge supply bin (1).