Cover opening type printer
By employing guide sections and bevel designs in open-top printers, the problems of increased costs due to elastic components and unsmooth opening in traditional printers have been solved, resulting in reduced material costs and improved opening smoothness.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAMEN PRINT FUTURE TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing open-lid printers rely on independent springs or elastic parts, which increases the number of parts and material costs. At the same time, they suffer from insufficient elasticity or high resistance to opening the lid, resulting in problems such as unsmooth opening.
The lid opens by the contact between the button and the bevel, eliminating the need for additional elastic components, reducing the number of parts and improving the smoothness of opening.
Reduce material costs, decrease the number of parts, improve the smoothness of opening the cover and the ease of installation, and ensure the stability and safety of the printer's internal structure.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of printing equipment, and more particularly to a flip-top printer. Background Technology
[0002] Open-top printers are widely used in the printing equipment field. Their open-top design makes it convenient for users to replace consumables and install printing components.
[0003] Traditional flip-top printers rely on individual springs or elastic components to provide the spring force for opening the lid. These components are usually installed at the lid hinge or connecting structure, and the lid is opened by means of their elastic deformation and recovery.
[0004] However, this opening method has the following drawbacks: it requires an independent spring or elastic component, increasing the number of parts and material costs. Additionally, the spring or elastic component may have insufficient elasticity or excessive opening resistance, resulting in difficulty in overcoming this resistance and making the opening process less smooth.
[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0007] This application provides a flip-top printer that can solve the problems of how to reduce material costs and the number of parts, and improve the smoothness of flip-top opening in the prior art.
[0008] (II) Technical Solution
[0009] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution:
[0010] A flip-top printer is provided, the flip-top printer comprising:
[0011] The printer body is integrally formed and has a guide portion, which is provided with an inclined surface;
[0012] A cover, which is movably disposed on the printer body, for opening or closing the printer body;
[0013] A button is movably disposed on the cover and can move between a first position and a second position; the button is provided with a mating part.
[0014] When the button moves from the first position to the second position, the mating part of the button contacts the inclined surface and moves along the inclined surface in the direction of opening the cover, thereby driving the cover to open.
[0015] In some embodiments, the printer body is provided with a card slot, and the button is integrally formed with a hook; in the first position, the hook is disposed in the card slot to prevent the button from moving in the direction of opening the cover; in the second position, the hook is separated from the card slot.
[0016] In some embodiments, the printer body is provided with a paper tray or housing, and the guide and the hook are integrally formed on the paper tray or housing.
[0017] In some embodiments, the button moves from a first position to a second position along a straight or curved trajectory.
[0018] In some embodiments, the straight trajectory is perpendicular to or inclined to the slope.
[0019] In some embodiments, the button may be linearly slidable or rotatably disposed on the cover.
[0020] In some embodiments, the inclined surface is a plane or an arc surface.
[0021] In some embodiments, the cover is connected to the printer body via a hinge.
[0022] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the technical solution provided in this application include at least the following:
[0024] When the lid-opening printer of this application is opened, the button moves from a first position to a second position. The mating part of the button contacts the inclined surface and moves along the inclined surface in the direction of lid opening, allowing the lid to open under the action of the button. The guide part is located on the printer body, eliminating the need for additional elastic components and removing the installation operation of elastic components in traditional printers. This effectively reduces material costs, the number of parts, and improves installation convenience. Furthermore, the inclined surface-guided movement of the mating part is more reliable and results in smoother lid opening compared to traditional spring-driven methods. Attached Figure Description
[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying 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.
[0026] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the open-top printer in an embodiment of this application;
[0027] Figure 2 This is a top view of the open-top printer in the first position according to an embodiment of this application;
[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A sectional view of section A in the middle;
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the button in the second position in an embodiment of this application;
[0030] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the button and the cover being able to slide linearly together in an embodiment of this application.
[0031] Figure label:
[0032] Printer body 1, guide section 11, inclined surface 111, card slot 12, paper tray 13;
[0033] 2. Cover 2, guide hole 21, pivot 22;
[0034] Button 3, mating part 31, hook 32, guide rod 33.
[0035] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings.
[0037] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0038] Unless otherwise stated, the exemplary implementations / embodiments shown are to be understood as providing exemplary features of various details that provide ways in which the technical concepts of this disclosure can be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the features of various implementations / embodiments may be additionally combined, separated, interchanged and / or rearranged without departing from the technical concepts of this disclosure.
[0039] The use of crosshairs and / or shading in the accompanying drawings is generally used to clarify the boundaries between adjacent components. Thus, unless otherwise stated, the presence or absence of crosshairs or shading does not convey or indicate any preference or requirement for the specific material, material properties, dimensions, proportions, commonalities between the illustrated components, or any other characteristics, properties, etc., of the components. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the dimensions and relative dimensions of components may be exaggerated for clarity and / or descriptive purposes. When exemplary embodiments can be implemented differently, a specific process sequence may be performed in a different order than that described. For example, two consecutively described processes may be performed substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order of their description. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same components.
[0040] Existing flip-top printers require separate springs or elastic components, increasing the number of parts and material costs. Furthermore, these springs or elastic components may have insufficient elasticity or excessive resistance when opening the lid, resulting in problems such as the inability to overcome this resistance and uneven lid opening.
[0041] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this embodiment provides a flip-top printer. (See reference...) Figures 1 to 5 As shown, Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the open-top printer in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a top view of the open-top printer in the first position according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view of section A in the middle. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the button in the second position in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the button and the cover being able to slide linearly together in an embodiment of this application.
[0042] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the open-top printer of this embodiment includes: printer body 1, cover 2 and button 3.
[0043] The printer body 1 is integrally formed with a guide part 11, and the guide part 11 is provided with an inclined surface 111;
[0044] The cover 2 is movably disposed on the printer body 1 and is used to open or close the printer body 1;
[0045] The button 3 is movably disposed on the cover 2 and can move between a first position and a second position. The button 3 is provided with a mating part 31.
[0046] Among them, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, when the button 3 moves from the first position to the second position, the mating part 31 of the button 3 contacts the inclined surface 111 and moves along the inclined surface 111 in the direction of opening the cover 2, so as to drive the cover 2 to open.
[0047] In some implementations, see Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the printer body 1 is provided with a slot 12, and the button 3 is integrally formed with a hook 32. In the first position, the hook 32 is disposed in the slot 12 to prevent the button 3 from moving in the direction of opening the cover 2. This design ensures that the cover 2 is stably locked when the printer is working normally or when opening the cover is not required, preventing the cover 2 from being accidentally opened due to accidental touch of the button 3, thus ensuring the stability and safety of the printer's internal structure. In the second position, the hook 32 is separated from the slot 12. That is to say, as the button 3 moves from the first position to the second position, the unlocking and opening actions of the cover 2 are completed simultaneously.
[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the installation positions of the guide portion 11 and the latch 32 can be set according to the specific situation of the printer body 1. In some embodiments, the printer body 1 is provided with a paper tray 13, and the guide portion 11 and the latch 32 are integrally formed into the paper tray 13. Of course, the guide portion 11 and the latch 32 can also be provided on other parts of the printer body 1, such as on the outer casing.
[0049] In some implementations, the button 3 moves from the first position to the second position along a straight or curved trajectory. That is, there are two implementations for how the button 3 moves from the first position to the second position. One is that the button 3 moves along a straight trajectory, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the linear movement method is simple, direct, and easy to operate, allowing users to easily perceive the direction and position changes of button 3. Alternatively, button 3 can move along a curved trajectory. This curved trajectory better adapts to the internal structure of printers with special shapes and also provides users with a unique operating experience.
[0050] Furthermore, the straight trajectory is either perpendicular to or inclined to the contact surface 111. If the straight trajectory is perpendicular to the contact surface 111, this design makes the resistance distribution of the button 3 more uniform during movement, resulting in smoother operation and allowing the user to switch positions with less force. If the straight trajectory is inclined to the contact surface 111, this inclination angle can be adjusted according to actual usage needs. The inclined trajectory design can change the force direction and operating feel of the button 3. For example, in some cases, the inclined trajectory can make the operation of the button 3 more ergonomic, making it more comfortable and effortless for the user.
[0051] Correspondingly, the button 3 can be linearly slidable or rotatably mounted on the cover 2. That is, there are two ways the button 3 can be mounted on the cover 2. One is that the button 3 can be linearly slidable on the cover 2, such as... Figure 5 As shown, for example, a guide hole 21 is provided on the cover 2, and the button 3 cooperates with the guide hole 21 through the guide rod 33 to achieve linear sliding. Alternatively, a sliding groove is provided on the cover 2, and the button 3 cooperates with the sliding groove through the guide rod 33 to achieve linear sliding, smoothly moving from the first position to the second position. This design is simple in structure and easy to operate; the user can control the position of the button 3 by pushing it, thereby opening and closing the cover 2. Another option is that the button 3 is rotatably mounted on the cover 2, for example, by a pivot, allowing the button 3 to rotate around the pivot. This rotatable design provides the user with another operating option; rotational operation is generally more flexible, and users can choose the appropriate operating method according to their habits and needs. The design of rotating the button 3 can also increase the product's fun and personalization, enhancing the user experience.
[0052] In some embodiments, the contact surface 111 is a flat surface or an arc surface. When the contact surface 111 is flat, it has the advantages of simple structure and easy manufacturing. When the contact surface 111 is arc surface, the arc surface design can better adapt to the movement trajectory of the button 3, reducing friction and wear between the button 3 and the contact surface 111.
[0053] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the cover 2 is connected to the printer body 1 via a pivot 22. The pivot 22 allows the cover 2 to rotate around it, thus opening and closing the cover 2. It is understood that, in addition to opening and closing the printer body 1, the cover 2 can also be connected to the printer body 1 in other ways, such as being detachably connected to it.
[0054] When the cover of the flip-top printer of this application is opened, button 3 moves from the first position to the second position. The mating part 31 of button 3 contacts the inclined surface 111 and moves along the inclined surface 111 in the direction of opening the cover 2, so that the cover 2 can be opened by the action of button 3. The guide part 11 is set on the printer body 1, eliminating the need for additional elastic components and saving the installation operation of elastic components in traditional printers. This effectively reduces material costs, the number of parts, and improves installation convenience. At the same time, the movement of the mating part 31 guided by the inclined surface 111 is more reliable and smoother than the traditional elastic-driven movement method.
[0055] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment / mode," "some embodiments / modes," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment / mode or example is included in at least one embodiment / mode or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / mode or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments / modes or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments / modes or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments / modes or examples.
[0056] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0057] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are merely for illustrating the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make other changes or modifications based on the above disclosure, and these changes or modifications still fall within the scope of the present disclosure.
Claims
1. A flip-top printer, characterized in that, include: The printer body is integrally formed and has a guide portion, which is provided with an inclined surface; A cover, which is movably disposed on the printer body, for opening or closing the printer body; A button is movably disposed on the cover and can move between a first position and a second position; the button is provided with a mating part. When the button moves from the first position to the second position, the mating part of the button contacts the inclined surface and moves along the inclined surface in the direction of opening the cover, thereby driving the cover to open.
2. The open-top printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printer body is provided with a card slot, and the button is integrally formed with a hook; In the first position, the hook is positioned in the slot to prevent the button from moving in the direction of opening the cover; In the second position, the hook is separated from the slot.
3. The open-top printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The printer body is provided with a paper tray or outer shell, and the guide and the hook are integrally formed into the paper tray or outer shell.
4. The open-top printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button moves from the first position to the second position along a straight or curved trajectory.
5. The open-top printer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The straight line trajectory is perpendicular to or inclined to the inclined plane.
6. The open-top printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button is mounted on the cover in a linear sliding or rotatable manner.
7. The open-top printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inclined surface can be a plane or an arc surface.
8. The open-top printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover is connected to the printer body via a hinge.