A printer that is easy to maintain

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of printers convenient for maintenance, including bottom plate, side plate, paper ejection plate and tail plate, the bottom plate, the bottom plate is connected with the side plate, the paper ejection plate and the tail plate lower end rotation by hinge, side plate inner wall surface is fixedly connected with buckle device, and the paper ejection plate and the tail plate inner wall surface are fixedly connected with the cooperation device corresponding with the buckle device;The buckle device is composed of a positioning plate, a big head nail and L-shaped plate;The cooperation device is composed of two positioning plates and clamping plate.This device can realize the convenient disassembly and assembly between adjacent partitions through buckle device and cooperation device, greatly improve the maintainability and flexibility of printer. Users do not need complex tools or professional skills, can easily clean, overhaul or replace parts inside printer, effectively reduce maintenance cost and time, provide more efficient, convenient printing experience for users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of printer technology, specifically to a printer that is easy to maintain. Background Technology

[0002] A printer is a computer output device, generally used to print images, documents, etc., from a computer onto paper or other media. There are many types of printers, and their applications in daily life are very widespread. Many product designs are created using printers. However, existing printers still have certain shortcomings, such as:

[0003] Application CN202220793063.7, entitled "A Maintainable Printer," includes a housing with a fixing groove on its top surface, in which a printer body is movably installed; an upper shell disposed on the top surface of the housing; and a cleaning component disposed on one side of the upper shell for cleaning the printer body. When maintaining this device, operators need to use tools to remove four screws on the cover before they can remove the printer body for maintenance. This operation is cumbersome, reducing the device's practicality. Furthermore, the screws are prone to stripping after repeated disassembly, making it difficult to securely fix the cover and reducing the device's protective effect on the printer body. Therefore, this invention proposes a maintainable printer to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a printer that is easy to maintain, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the operation of existing printers is cumbersome and inconvenient for daily maintenance by staff.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: It includes a base plate, side plates, a paper output plate, and a tail plate. The base plate is rotatably connected to the lower ends of the side plates, the paper output plate, and the tail plate via hinges. A snap-fit ​​device is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the side plates, and a corresponding mating device is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the paper output plate and the tail plate. The snap-fit ​​device consists of a first positioning plate, a large-headed rivet, and an L-shaped plate. The mating device consists of a second positioning plate and a locking plate. The side plates are fixedly connected to the paper output plate and the tail plate respectively via the snap-fit ​​device and the mating device.

[0006] The above technical solution facilitates the disassembly and installation of the printer casing, thereby making printer maintenance and cleaning easier.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first positioning plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the side plate by screws, and the large-headed clip is fixedly connected to the first positioning plate; a moving groove is provided on the L-shaped plate, and the L-shaped plate is located between the first positioning plate and the large-headed clip; a limiting pin is fixedly connected to the L-shaped plate.

[0008] The above technical solution allows the printer casing to be easily opened and closed without complicated tools or steps.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall surfaces of the output plate and the tail plate are each provided with a second positioning plate, and each second positioning plate is fixedly connected to its inner wall surface by screws; the inner end face of the card plate is fixedly connected to the outer end face of the second positioning plate.

[0010] The above technical solution facilitates the improvement of the printer's overall stability and durability.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the side plate, the paper output plate, and the upper surface of the tail plate are fixedly connected to positioning posts, and the paper output plate and the tail plate are movably engaged with a cover by the positioning posts.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, dust and foreign objects are prevented from entering the printer, effectively protecting internal components from contamination.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a groove is provided at the center of the upper end face of the cover, and an acrylic observation plate is fixedly connected in the groove.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, users can intuitively view the internal operating status of the printer by observing the acrylic observation panel without disassembling the printer casing, so as to discover and solve potential problems in a timely manner, thereby improving the printer's maintainability and user experience.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a printing device body is placed on the base plate, and a placement groove corresponding to the printing device body is provided on the base plate; heat dissipation windows are provided on both outer end faces of the side plate.

[0016] The above technical solution facilitates the stable placement of the printing device on the base plate, while the heat dissipation vents effectively dissipate heat during printer operation, ensuring stable printer operation and extending service life.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are: the device enables convenient disassembly and assembly of adjacent partitions through a snap-fit ​​mechanism and a mating mechanism, greatly improving the maintainability and flexibility of the printer. Users can easily clean, repair, or replace parts of the printer's internal structure without complex tools or professional skills, effectively reducing maintenance costs and time, and providing users with a more efficient and convenient printing experience.

[0018] 1. When the printer needs maintenance, the operator can lift the cover upwards. Since the cover is connected to the side panel, output board, and tail panel by a positioning pin, the cover can be easily removed, exposing the internal structure of the printer. Then, the operator can rotate the L-shaped plate so that it is no longer engaged with the locking plate on the second positioning plate. At this time, the internal components of the printer will be fully exposed, facilitating comprehensive inspection and maintenance. The operator can also remove one side panel individually as needed.

[0019] 2. After the maintenance is completed, the staff only needs to adjust the adjacent partitions to be perpendicular to the base plate. Then, rotate the L-shaped plate on the first positioning plate to engage with the locking plate on the second positioning plate, thus fixing the adjacent partitions. After all four partitions are fixed, reattach the cover to the side plate, output plate, and tail plate to complete the printer assembly. The positioning pins on the side plate, output plate, and tail plate engage with the positioning holes on the cover, ensuring the cover securely covers the printer body and protects the internal structure from external environmental interference. The entire assembly process is simple and quick, requiring no complicated tools or steps, greatly improving printer maintenance efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the paperboard and the mating device of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the side plate and the buckle device of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the buckle device of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the device used in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the buckling device and the mating device of this utility model when they are engaged.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Side plate; 3. Paper output plate; 4. Tail plate; 5. Buckling device; 501. Positioning plate No. 1; 502. Large-head rivet; 503. L-shaped plate; 6. Matching device; 601. Positioning plate No. 2; 602. Clamping plate; 7. Cover; 8. Acrylic observation plate; 9. Printing equipment body. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-7 The present invention provides a printer that is easy to maintain, comprising a base plate 1, side plates 2, output plate 3, and tail plate 4. The base plate 1 is rotatably connected to the lower ends of the side plates 2, output plate 3, and tail plate 4 via hinges. A latching device 5 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the side plates 2, and a corresponding mating device 6 is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the output plate 3 and tail plate 4. The latching device 5 consists of a first positioning plate 501, a large-headed pin 502, and an L-shaped plate 503. The mating device 6 consists of a second positioning plate 601 and a locking plate 602. The side plates 2 are fixedly connected to the output plate 3 and tail plate 4 respectively via the latching device 5 and the mating device 6, facilitating the disassembly and installation of the printer casing, thereby making it convenient for printer maintenance and cleaning.

[0030] Positioning plate 501 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of side plate 2 by screws, and large-headed clip 502 is fixedly connected to positioning plate 501; a moving groove is opened on L-shaped plate 503, and L-shaped plate 503 is located between positioning plate 501 and large-headed clip 502; a limiting pin is fixedly connected to L-shaped plate 503, so that the printer casing can be easily opened and closed without complicated tools or steps;

[0031] The inner walls of the output plate 3 and the tail plate 4 are each provided with a second positioning plate 601, and each second positioning plate 601 is fixedly connected to its inner wall surface by screws; the inner end face of the card plate 602 is fixedly connected to the outer end face of the second positioning plate 601, which facilitates the improvement of the overall stability and durability of the printer.

[0032] The upper surfaces of the side plate 2, the output plate 3, and the tail plate 4 are fixedly connected to the positioning column, and the output plate 3 and the tail plate 4 are movably connected to the cover 7 through the positioning column to prevent dust and foreign objects from entering the printer and effectively protect the internal components from contamination.

[0033] A slot is provided at the center of the upper surface of the cover 7, and an acrylic observation plate 8 is fixedly connected in the slot. This allows users to intuitively view the internal operating status of the printer by observing the acrylic observation plate 8 without disassembling the printer casing, so as to discover and solve potential problems in time, thereby improving the maintainability of the printer and the user experience.

[0034] The printing device body 9 is placed on the base plate 1, and the base plate 1 is provided with a placement slot corresponding to the printing device body 9; heat dissipation windows are provided on both outer end faces of the side plate 2, which facilitates the stable placement of the printing device body 9 on the base plate 1. At the same time, the heat dissipation windows can effectively dissipate the heat during the operation of the printer, ensure the stable operation of the printer, and extend its service life.

[0035] Working principle: When the operator needs to inspect and maintain the printer, they can lift the cover 7 upwards. Since the cover 7 is connected to the side plate 2, the output plate 3, and the tail plate 4 by a positioning pin, the cover 7 can be easily removed, exposing the internal structure of the printer. Then, the operator can rotate the L-shaped plate 503 so that it is no longer engaged with the clamping plate 602 on the second positioning plate 601. At this time, the internal components of the printer will be fully exposed, facilitating comprehensive inspection and maintenance. The operator can also remove one side plate 2 individually as needed.

[0036] After the maintenance is completed, the staff only needs to adjust the adjacent partitions to be perpendicular to the base plate 1; then rotate the L-shaped plate 503 on the first positioning plate 501 to engage with the clamping plate 602 on the second positioning plate 601, thus fixing the two adjacent partitions. After all four partitions are fixed together, the cover 7 is re-clamped onto the side plate 2, the output plate 3, and the tail plate 4, thus completing the printer assembly. Furthermore, the positioning pins on the side plate 2, the output plate 3, and the tail plate 4 engage with the positioning holes on the cover 7, ensuring that the cover 7 can securely cover the printer body and protect the internal structure from external environmental interference. The entire assembly process is simple and quick, requiring no complicated tools or steps, greatly improving printer maintenance efficiency.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A printer that is easy to maintain, comprising a base plate (1), side plates (2), output plate (3), and tail plate (4), wherein the base plate (1) is rotatably connected to the lower ends of the side plates (2), the output plate (3), and the tail plate (4) via hinges, characterized in that: The inner wall of the side plate (2) is fixedly connected to a buckle device (5), and the inner walls of the output plate (3) and the tail plate (4) are fixedly connected to a matching device (6) corresponding to the buckle device (5); the buckle device (5) consists of a first positioning plate (501), a large-headed pin (502) and an L-shaped plate (503); the matching device (6) consists of a second positioning plate (601) and a clamping plate (602); the side plate (2) is fixedly connected to the output plate (3) and the tail plate (4) respectively through the buckle device (5) and the matching device (6).

2. The printer that is easy to maintain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first positioning plate (501) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the side plate (2) by screws, and the large-headed clip (502) is fixedly connected to the first positioning plate (501); a moving groove is opened on the L-shaped plate (503), and the L-shaped plate (503) is located between the first positioning plate (501) and the large-headed clip (502); a limiting pin is fixedly connected to the L-shaped plate (503).

3. The printer that is easy to maintain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall surfaces of the output plate (3) and the tail plate (4) are each provided with the second positioning plate (601), and each of the second positioning plates (601) is fixedly connected to its inner wall surface by screws; the inner end face of the card plate (602) is fixedly connected to the outer end face of the second positioning plate (601).

4. The printer that is easy to maintain according to claim 3, characterized in that: Positioning posts are fixedly connected to the upper surfaces of the side plate (2), the paper output plate (3), and the tail plate (4), and the cover (7) is movably engaged with the paper output plate (3) and the tail plate (4) through the positioning posts.

5. A printer that is easy to maintain according to claim 4, characterized in that: A slot is provided at the center of the upper surface of the cover (7), and an acrylic observation plate (8) is fixedly connected in the slot.

6. A printer that is easy to maintain according to claim 5, characterized in that: The printing device body (9) is placed on the base plate (1), and the base plate (1) is provided with a placement groove corresponding to the printing device body (9); heat dissipation windows are provided on both outer end faces of the side plate (2).

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