Turnover support of barcode printer
By designing a flip-up bracket for the main body of the support, the problem of single-sided monochrome printing in barcode printers is solved, enabling automatic flipping of label media and multi-color/double-sided printing, adapting to various devices, and reducing operational complexity and errors.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIAXING LIXIANG COMPUTER TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing barcode printers only support single-sided, single-color printing of labels. To achieve multi-color or double-sided printing, manual replacement of parts and flipping of the label media are required, which is cumbersome and prone to errors, resulting in a high scrap rate.
A flip-up bracket including a bracket body was designed, which realizes automatic flipping of the label medium through through holes and crossbar structure. It is compatible with barcode printers and supports single-sided multi-color and double-sided printing.
It enables automatic flipping of label media on a barcode printer, supports single-sided multi-color and double-sided printing, reduces operation steps, lowers errors and scrap rates, and is compatible with a variety of devices.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of barcode printing equipment, and in particular to a barcode printer flip stand. Background Technology
[0002] A barcode printer is a specialized device that prints barcodes and labels using thermal transfer or thermal technology. It is suitable for printing on various materials, including wash labels and other labels. However, current barcode printers only support single-sided, single-color printing. To achieve multi-color printing, the print head, ribbon, or additional printing equipment must be replaced, which is cumbersome and prone to color misalignment. For double-sided printing, manual flipping of the label is required, making mechanical alignment impossible and resulting in large alignment errors, low quality, and a high scrap rate. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a barcode printer flip stand.
[0004] This invention addresses the problem that existing barcode printers only support single-sided, single-color printing of labels. To achieve multi-color or double-sided printing, barcode printers require manual installation and replacement of parts and label flipping, which is cumbersome and results in large printing errors and a high scrap rate.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: This utility model includes a support body, which is an integral flat plate structure. The support body is divided into a left region, a middle region, and a right region. Each of the left, middle, and right regions has a through hole, and a crossbar is provided on the through hole. The side of the support body extending along the arrangement direction of the left, middle, and right regions is the long side, and the two sides adjacent to the long side are the short sides.
[0006] Furthermore, the left region is provided with a first through hole, the middle region is provided with three through holes, namely a second through hole, a third through hole and a fourth through hole; and the right region is provided with a fifth through hole.
[0007] Furthermore, at least four first horizontal bars span the first through hole, and the first horizontal bars are parallel to the short side and perpendicular to the long side.
[0008] Furthermore, a second and third horizontal bar spans across the second and third through holes, respectively; the second and third horizontal bars are parallel to each other and form an angle with their long sides; a fourth and fifth horizontal bar, forming a cross shape, spans across the fourth through hole, with the fourth horizontal bar located below the fifth horizontal bar and a gap between them; the fifth horizontal bar is located above the support body. The fifth horizontal bar is parallel to the third horizontal bar, and the fourth horizontal bar is perpendicular to the third horizontal bar.
[0009] Furthermore, a sixth and a seventh crossbar span the fifth through hole. The sixth and seventh crossbars are parallel to each other and maintain a gap, and both the sixth and seventh crossbars are parallel to the short side. Two limiting plates are provided on both the sixth and seventh crossbars, and the seventh crossbar is located above the support body.
[0010] Furthermore, the fourth through hole has a notch on its side, and the notch spans the eighth crossbar, which is parallel to the long side.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. By installing the flip bracket designed in this utility model, the label medium can be automatically flipped by fixing and wrapping it on the label medium, and single-sided multi-color printing or double-sided printing can be achieved on a barcode printer.
[0012] 2. It avoids the need for structural design of barcode printing equipment. The flip-up bracket structure designed according to this utility model can be adjusted in size to adapt to barcode printing equipment of various sizes, and has a wide range of applications. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 3 of this utility model.
[0017] In the diagram: 1. Support body; 2. First through hole; 3. First crossbar; 4. Second through hole; 5. Second crossbar; 6. Eighth crossbar; 7. Notch; 8. Sixth crossbar; 9. Seventh crossbar; 10. Limiting plate; 11. Fifth through hole; 12. Fifth crossbar; 13. Fourth crossbar; 14. Fourth through hole; 15. Third crossbar; 16. Third through hole; 17. First ribbon; 18. Print head; 19. Glue roller; 20. Label medium; 21. Second ribbon; 22. Third ribbon; A. Left area; B. Middle area; C. Right area; D. Long side; E. Short side. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model includes a support body 1, which is an integral flat plate structure. The support body 1 is divided into a left region A, a middle region B, and a right region C (in the direction shown in the figure). Each of the left region A, middle region B, and right region C has a through hole. A crossbar is provided on the through hole. The side of the support body 1 extending along the direction of the left region A, middle region B, and right region C is the long side D, and the two sides adjacent to the long side D are the short sides E. This utility model utilizes the label medium 20 passing through the through hole and wrapped around the crossbar to achieve different printing requirements for the label medium.
[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, the left region A has a first through hole 2, the middle region B has three through holes, namely the second through hole 4, the third through hole 16 and the fourth through hole 14; and the right region C has a fifth through hole 11.
[0021] At least four first horizontal bars 3 span the first through hole 2. The first horizontal bars 3 are parallel to the short side E and perpendicular to the long side D.
[0022] The second through hole 4 and the third through hole 16 are respectively spanned by the second horizontal bar 5 and the third horizontal bar 15. The second horizontal bar 5 and the third horizontal bar 15 are parallel to each other and form an angle with the long side D.
[0023] A fourth horizontal bar 13 and a fifth horizontal bar 12, forming a cross shape, span the fourth through hole 14. The fourth horizontal bar 13 is located below the fifth horizontal bar 12, with a gap between them. The fifth horizontal bar 12 is located above the support body 1. The fifth horizontal bar 12 is parallel to the third horizontal bar 15, and the fourth horizontal bar 13 is perpendicular to the third horizontal bar 15.
[0024] A sixth horizontal bar 8 and a seventh horizontal bar 9 span across the fifth through hole 11. The sixth horizontal bar 8 and the seventh horizontal bar 9 are parallel to each other and maintain a gap; both the sixth horizontal bar 8 and the seventh horizontal bar 9 are parallel to the short side E. Two limiting plates 10 are provided on both the sixth horizontal bar 8 and the seventh horizontal bar 9, with the seventh horizontal bar 9 located above the bracket body 1. The position of the seventh horizontal bar 9 is higher than that of the sixth horizontal bar 8. The label medium 20 is positioned between the limiting plates 10, ensuring that it will not shift.
[0025] The fourth through hole 14 has a notch 7 on its side, and the eighth crossbar 6 is crossed at the notch 7. The eighth crossbar 6 is parallel to the long side D.
[0026] like Figure 2 As shown, in Embodiment 1, the label medium 20 is positioned between the rubber roller 19 and the print head 18. A first ribbon 17 and a second ribbon 21 are installed at the print head, each ribbon being a different color. The label medium 20 extends from the position of the first ribbon 17 to the first through-hole 2, wraps around the first crossbar 3 at the first through-hole 2, then sequentially passes over the second crossbar 5 from bottom to top, connects to the third crossbar 15, extends from the third through-hole 16 from top to bottom until the fifth through-hole 11, passes over the seventh crossbar 9 from bottom to top, and finally extends to the second ribbon 21. In this embodiment, the label medium 20 achieves single-sided two-color printing; that is, the label medium 20 is face-up when located at the first ribbon 17, and after being wrapped around the flip bracket, it also faces-up when returning to the second ribbon 21. According to the pre-set printing position, single-sided two-color printing (dual information printing) of the label is achieved.
[0027] like Figure 3 As shown, in Embodiment 2, the label medium 20 is located between the rubber roller 19 and the print head 18. A first ribbon 17 and a second ribbon 21 are installed at the print head, and the first ribbon 17 and the second ribbon 21 are two different colors. The label medium 20 extends from the position of the first ribbon 17 to the first through hole 2, wraps around the first crossbar 3 at the first through hole 2, then goes from bottom to top around the second crossbar 5, connects to the third crossbar 15, extends from the third through hole 16 from top to bottom, extends to the fourth through hole 14, then goes from bottom to top around the fourth crossbar 13, extends from the fourth crossbar 13 to the eighth crossbar 6, then extends to the fifth crossbar 12, then goes from bottom to top around the seventh crossbar 9, and finally extends to the second ribbon 21. In this embodiment, the label medium 20 is printed on both sides. That is, the label medium 20 is positioned with the front side facing up at the first carbon ribbon 17, and after being wound around the flip bracket, it returns to the second carbon ribbon 21 with the back side facing up. According to the pre-set printing position, the front and back sides of the label are printed separately. Since the first carbon ribbon 17 and the second carbon ribbon 21 are two different colors, the printing of different colors on the front and back sides is also achieved.
[0028] like Figure 4 As shown, in Embodiment 3, the label medium 20 is positioned between the rubber roller 19 and the print head 18, with a third ribbon 22 installed at the print head. The label medium 20 extends from the position of the third ribbon 22 to the first through hole 2, wraps around the first crossbar 3 at the first through hole 2, then sequentially passes over the second crossbar 5 from bottom to top, connects to the third crossbar 15, extends from the third through hole 16 from top to bottom, extends to the fourth through hole 14, then passes over the fourth crossbar 13 from bottom to top, extends from the fourth crossbar 13 to the eighth crossbar 6, then extends to the fifth crossbar 12, then passes over the seventh crossbar 9 from bottom to top, and finally extends to the third ribbon 22. In this embodiment, the label medium 20 also achieves double-sided printing. The label medium 20 is positioned face up at the third ribbon 22, and after being wrapped around the flip bracket, it returns to the third ribbon 22 with its reverse side facing up. The third ribbon 22 is wider, covering more than twice the width of the label medium 20. The label medium 20 passes through the flipping bracket and is printed cyclically, achieving separate printing of the front and back of the label according to the pre-set printing positions. The third ribbon 22 is of one color, meaning that the front and back are printed with the same color.
Claims
1. A barcode printer flip stand, characterized in that... The system includes a support body, which is an integral flat plate structure. The support body is divided into a left region, a middle region, and a right region. Each of the left, middle, and right regions has a through hole, and a crossbar is provided on the through hole. The side of the support body extending along the arrangement direction of the left, middle, and right regions is the long side, and the two sides adjacent to the long side are the short sides.
2. The flipper of claim 1 wherein The left region is provided with a first through hole, the middle region is provided with three through holes, namely the second through hole, the third through hole and the fourth through hole; and the right region is provided with a fifth through hole.
3. The flipper of claim 2 wherein At least four first horizontal bars span the first through hole, and the first horizontal bars are parallel to the short side and perpendicular to the long side.
4. The flipper of claim 2 wherein A second and third horizontal bar are respectively spanned at the second and third through holes; the second and third horizontal bars are parallel to each other and form an angle with the long side; a fourth and fifth horizontal bar are spanned at the fourth through hole in a cross shape, the fourth horizontal bar is located below the fifth horizontal bar, and there is a gap between the fourth and fifth horizontal bars, the fifth horizontal bar is located above the support body; the fifth horizontal bar is parallel to the third horizontal bar, and the fourth horizontal bar is perpendicular to the third horizontal bar.
5. The flipper of claim 2 wherein The sixth and seventh crossbars span the fifth through hole. The sixth and seventh crossbars are parallel to each other and maintain a gap, and both the sixth and seventh crossbars are parallel to the short side E. Two limiting plates are provided on both the sixth and seventh crossbars, and the seventh crossbar is located above the support body.
6. The flipper of claim 2 wherein The fourth through hole has a notch on its side, and the notch spans the eighth horizontal bar, which is parallel to the long side.