Thermal transfer printing encoder direct connection

By using a direct-drive structure for the thermal transfer printer encoder, and employing a motor spindle to synchronously drive dual pressure rollers and precise gear transmission, the problems of low transmission accuracy and poor stability in traditional thermal transfer printers are solved, resulting in higher print quality and extended equipment life.

CN224145614UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21SHANGHAI QIANHAO INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI QIANHAO INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-12
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional thermal transfer printers suffer from problems such as low transmission accuracy, uneven paper feeding, high vibration and noise, high manufacturing costs, and difficult maintenance due to their roller drive structure.

Method used

It adopts a direct-drive structure for thermal transfer printing encoders, which directly and synchronously drives the dual pressure rollers through the motor spindle. Combined with a precise gear transmission structure, it simplifies the transmission components and improves transmission accuracy and stability.

Benefits of technology

It improves the smoothness of paper feeding, avoids pattern misalignment and blurring, reduces equipment costs and maintenance difficulty, extends equipment life, and improves the working environment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a thermal transfer printing encoder direct connector which comprises a device body, a driving motor is installed in the device body, a main shaft roller is arranged at the output end of the driving motor through a transmission shaft, compression rollers are movably installed at the positions, located on the two sides of the main shaft roller, in the device body, and an installation frame is installed in the device body. A heat transfer printer is mounted in the mounting frame, the double compression rollers are directly and synchronously driven through a motor spindle, and an accurate gear transmission structure is combined, so that the transmission precision is greatly improved, paper feeding in the printing process is smoother, the problems of pattern deviation, fuzziness and the like are effectively avoided, and the printing quality is improved. And meanwhile, the structural design is simple, complex transmission parts are reduced, and the manufacturing cost and the maintenance difficulty of equipment are reduced. When the stable transmission structure runs at a high speed for a long time, vibration and noise generated are small, the service life of equipment is prolonged, and the working environment is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of thermal transfer printing equipment technology, and in particular to direct connection of thermal transfer printing encoder. Background Technology

[0002] Thermal transfer printers are widely used in modern industrial production, office work, and personalized customization. However, the pressure roller drive structure of traditional thermal transfer printers has several shortcomings. For example, low transmission precision can easily lead to uneven paper feeding during printing, affecting print quality and causing issues such as pattern misalignment and blurring. Some transmission structures also exhibit poor stability, generating significant vibration and noise during prolonged high-speed operation, which not only reduces the equipment's lifespan but also interferes with the working environment. Furthermore, the complex transmission structure increases manufacturing costs and maintenance complexity.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a direct connection between the thermal transfer printing encoder and the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a direct connection to the thermal transfer printing encoder, which solves the problems in the background art.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a direct-connect thermal transfer printer encoder, comprising a device body. A drive motor is installed inside the device body, and a main shaft roller is mounted on the output end of the drive motor via a transmission shaft. Pressure rollers are movably mounted on both sides of the main shaft roller inside the device body. A mounting frame is installed inside the device body, and a thermal transfer printer is installed inside the mounting frame. The dual pressure rollers are directly and synchronously driven by the motor main shaft, combined with a precise gear transmission structure, greatly improving transmission accuracy and ensuring smoother paper feeding during printing. This effectively avoids problems such as pattern misalignment and blurring, thus improving print quality. Simultaneously, this structure has a simple design, reducing complex transmission components and lowering manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty. The stable transmission structure generates less vibration and noise during long-term high-speed operation, extending the equipment's service life and improving the working environment.

[0006] Preferably, a drive gear is mounted on the circumferential side of the drive shaft, an idler gear meshes with the surface of the drive gear, a driven gear meshes with the surface of the idler gear, and an encoder is mounted on the surface of the driven gear via a connecting rod.

[0007] Preferably, the mounting frame has mounting holes on its surface, and the mounting frame is fixed to the device body by fasteners passing through the mounting holes.

[0008] Preferably, the thermal transfer printer has a paper pressure roller installed inside.

[0009] Preferably, a header plate is mounted on the outer surface of the device body.

[0010] Preferably, the device body is equipped with a controller.

[0011] Compared with related technologies, the direct connection of the thermal transfer printing encoder provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0012] Compared to existing technologies, thermal transfer printing utilizes a direct-drive encoder, synchronously driving dual pressure rollers via a motor spindle. Combined with a precise gear transmission structure, this significantly improves transmission accuracy, resulting in smoother paper feeding during printing and effectively preventing issues such as pattern misalignment and blurring, thus enhancing print quality. Simultaneously, the simple design reduces complex transmission components, lowering manufacturing costs and maintenance complexity. The stable transmission structure generates less vibration and noise during prolonged high-speed operation, extending the equipment's lifespan and improving the working environment.

[0013] The parts of the device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the direct connection structure of the thermal transfer printing encoder provided by this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the mounting bracket structure for direct connection of the thermal transfer printing encoder provided by this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the drive motor structure directly connected to the thermal transfer printing encoder provided by this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the drive gear structure directly connected to the thermal transfer printing encoder provided by this utility model.

[0018] Numbering on the map:

[0019] 1. Device body; 2. Drive motor; 3. Pressure roller; 4. Main shaft roller; 5. Head plate; 6. Thermal transfer printer; 7. Mounting frame; 8. Paper pressure roller; 9. Driven gear; 10. Idler wheel; 11. Drive gear; 12. Encoder; 13. Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] First embodiment:

[0022] Please refer to the following: Figure 1-4A dual-pressure roller transmission structure for a thermal transfer printer is characterized by comprising a drive unit, pressure rollers 3, a gear transmission structure, and a mounting frame for a thermal transfer printer 6; the main shaft of the drive motor 2 synchronously drives the main shaft roller 4 in the dual-pressure roller structure; the gear transmission structure includes a driving gear 11, a driven gear, and an idler gear 10; the driving gear 11 is directly driven by the main shaft and has an angular velocity equal to that of the main shaft; the driven gear is driven by the main shaft in a 1:1 ratio; the driving gear 11 drives the driven gear to rotate through the idler gear 10; the thermal transfer printer 6 is mounted on the mounting frame 7 of the thermal transfer printer 6, and the mounting frame 7 of the thermal transfer printer 6 is provided with mounting holes 13.

[0023] The thermal transfer printer 6 with dual pressure roller 3 transmission structure is characterized in that the pressure roller 3 structure includes a paper pressure roller 8, which is used to press the paper during the printing process to ensure stable paper delivery.

[0024] The thermal transfer printer 6 dual pressure roller 3 transmission structure is characterized in that the drive motor 2 is a high-precision motor, which can ensure the stable rotation of the main shaft, thereby improving the transmission accuracy of the dual pressure roller 3.

[0025] The thermal transfer printer 6 dual pressure roller 3 transmission structure is characterized in that the gears in the gear transmission structure are all made of high-strength, low-friction coefficient materials to reduce energy loss and wear during transmission.

[0026] The working principle of the direct connection thermal transfer printing encoder provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0027] The thermal transfer printer features a direct encoder connection, synchronously driving the dual pressure rollers 3 via the motor spindle. Combined with a precise gear transmission structure, this significantly improves transmission accuracy, resulting in smoother paper feeding during printing and effectively preventing issues such as pattern misalignment and blurring, thus enhancing print quality. Simultaneously, the simple design reduces complex transmission components, lowering manufacturing costs and maintenance complexity. The stable transmission structure generates minimal vibration and noise during prolonged high-speed operation, extending the equipment's lifespan and improving the working environment.

[0028] Compared with related technologies, the direct-connect thermal transfer printing encoder 12 provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0029] The thermal transfer printer encoder 12 is directly connected, synchronously driving the dual pressure rollers 3 via the motor spindle. Combined with a precise gear transmission structure, this significantly improves transmission accuracy, resulting in smoother paper feeding during printing and effectively preventing issues such as pattern misalignment and blurring, thus improving print quality. Simultaneously, this simple design reduces complex transmission components, lowering manufacturing costs and maintenance complexity. The stable transmission structure generates less vibration and noise during prolonged high-speed operation, extending the equipment's lifespan and improving the working environment.

[0030] It should be noted that all components used in this application are standard parts that can be purchased from the market. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets and welding that are mature in the prior art. The mechanical parts and electrical equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. The circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art. The electrical equipment is connected to an external safe power source. It will not be described in detail here. The control circuit can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming. It is common knowledge in the field. It is only used and not modified. Therefore, the control method and circuit connection will not be described in detail.

[0031] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A direct-connect thermal transfer printing encoder, comprising a device body (1), characterized in that, The device body (1) is equipped with a drive motor (2), and the output end of the drive motor (2) is provided with a main shaft roller (4) through a transmission shaft. Pressure rollers (3) are movably installed on both sides of the main shaft roller (4) inside the device body (1). The device body (1) is equipped with an installation frame (7), and a thermal transfer printer (6) is installed inside the installation frame (7).

2. The thermal transfer print encoder direct connection of claim 1, wherein, A drive gear is mounted on the circumferential side of the drive shaft. An idler gear (10) meshes with the surface of the drive gear (11). A driven gear (9) meshes with the surface of the idler gear (10). An encoder (12) is mounted on the surface of the driven gear (9) via a connecting rod.

3. The thermal transfer print encoder direct connection of claim 1, wherein, The mounting frame (7) has mounting holes (13) on its surface. The mounting frame (7) is fixed to the device body (1) by fasteners passing through the mounting holes (13).

4. The thermal transfer print encoder direct connect of claim 1, wherein, The thermal transfer printer (6) has a paper pressure roller (8) installed inside.

5. The thermal transfer print encoder direct connection of claim 1, wherein, A header plate (5) is installed on the outer surface of the device body (1).

6. The thermal transfer print encoder direct connection of claim 1, wherein, The device body (1) is equipped with a controller.