A printer ribbon drive switching structure

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of printer technology, and in particular to a ribbon drive switching structure for a printer. It includes a main body, with a first ribbon drive assembly, a second ribbon drive assembly, and a ribbon switching assembly fixedly connected to the side of the main body. This utility model utilizes an adsorption mechanism composed of two vacuum generators, an air tube, and a vacuum suction cup to adsorb the first and second conveyor ribbon bodies respectively, thereby achieving ribbon switching. The combination of the vacuum generators and the vacuum suction cup allows for rapid ribbon adsorption and release, enabling quick switching. Furthermore, it can precisely adsorb specific positions of the ribbon, ensuring stability and accuracy during the switching process. It exhibits high reliability and stability, maintaining good working condition during long-term operation. The vacuum adsorption can adapt to ribbons of different materials and thicknesses, demonstrating strong versatility.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of printer technology, specifically to a ribbon drive switching structure for a printer. Background Technology

[0002] A printer is an output device that converts text or image information from a computer or other electronic device into a hard copy that can be directly read or used by humans.

[0003] Currently, most multicolor printers use single-color ribbons. Changing colors requires replacing the ribbon, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and reduces printing efficiency. Specifically, replacing the ribbon involves multiple steps: opening the ribbon cartridge, removing the used ribbon, inserting a new ribbon, and reinstalling and adjusting the cartridge. These steps increase user time and workload and can lead to errors during printing, such as incorrect ribbon installation or misalignment, affecting print quality. Furthermore, frequent ribbon changes increase consumable costs and reduce overall printing efficiency, especially for tasks requiring frequent color changes. Therefore, a ribbon drive switching mechanism is needed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems currently faced by multi-color printers that typically use single-color ribbons, requiring ribbon replacement to change colors is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Specifically, ribbon replacement involves multiple steps: opening the ribbon cartridge, removing the used ribbon, inserting a new one, and reinstalling and adjusting the cartridge. These steps increase user time and workload and can lead to errors during printing, such as incorrect ribbon installation or misalignment, affecting print quality. Furthermore, frequent ribbon changes increase consumable costs and reduce overall printing efficiency, especially in jobs requiring frequent color changes. The purpose of this invention is to provide a ribbon drive switching structure for printers to solve the problems described in the background.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A ribbon drive switching structure for a printer includes a main body, on the side of which a first ribbon drive assembly, a second ribbon drive assembly, and a ribbon switching assembly are fixedly connected.

[0007] The main body includes a mounting plate;

[0008] The first ribbon drive assembly includes a first variable frequency motor, and the output end of the first variable frequency motor is fixedly connected to a first disc holder;

[0009] The second ribbon drive assembly includes a second variable frequency motor, and the output end of the second variable frequency motor is fixedly connected to a second disc holder;

[0010] The ribbon switching assembly includes a slide, with telescopic rods installed at the top and bottom of the slide. A slider is fixedly connected to the output end of the telescopic rod, and a vacuum generator is installed at the bottom of the slider. An air pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the vacuum generator, and a vacuum suction cup is fixedly connected to the bottom of the air pipe.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first variable frequency motor and the second variable frequency motor are mounted on the side of the mounting plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, two versions of the slider, vacuum generator, air pipe, and vacuum suction cup are provided.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a first ribbon reel is mounted on the side of the first tray base, and a first conveyor ribbon body is fixedly connected to the side of the first ribbon reel.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a second ribbon reel is mounted on the side of the second tray, and a second conveying ribbon body is fixedly connected to the side of the second ribbon reel.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting plate, and a cross seat is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting plate.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a first bearing roller is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting plate, and a plurality of the first bearing rollers are provided.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a second bearing roller is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting plate, and several second bearing rollers are provided.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] 1. In this utility model, the first and second conveying ribbon bodies are adsorbed by an adsorption mechanism consisting of two vacuum generators, an air pipe, and a vacuum suction cup, respectively, which can realize the switching of ribbons. The combination of vacuum generators and vacuum suction cups can complete the adsorption and release of ribbons in a short time, thereby achieving rapid switching. It can also accurately adsorb specific positions of the ribbon to ensure the stability and accuracy of the ribbon during the switching process. It has high reliability and stability and can maintain a good working condition during long-term operation. Vacuum adsorption can adapt to ribbons of different materials and thicknesses, and has strong versatility.

[0020] 2. In this utility model, by using a first variable frequency motor and a second variable frequency motor to feed the ribbon on the first ribbon reel and the second ribbon reel respectively, the variable frequency motor can precisely adjust the speed as needed, thereby controlling the ribbon feeding speed. This allows for quick switching from one ribbon to another, greatly shortening the time required for ribbon switching and improving the printer's working efficiency. The advantages are even more obvious in printing tasks that require frequent color switching. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first color ribbon driving component of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second color ribbon driving component of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the color ribbon switching component of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 101. Mounting plate; 102. Connecting plate; 103. Horizontal seat; 2. First ribbon drive assembly; 201. First variable frequency motor; 202. First disc base; 203. First ribbon reel; 204. First conveyor ribbon body; 205. First support roller; 3. Second ribbon drive assembly; 301. Second variable frequency motor; 302. Second disc base; 303. Second ribbon reel; 304. Second conveyor ribbon body; 305. Second support roller; 4. Ribbon switching assembly; 401. Slide groove; 402. Telescopic rod; 403. Slider; 404. Vacuum generator; 405. Air pipe; 406. Vacuum suction cup. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] For examples, please refer to Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0028] A ribbon drive switching structure for a printer includes a main body 1, on the side of which a first ribbon drive assembly 2, a second ribbon drive assembly 3, and a ribbon switching assembly 4 are fixedly connected.

[0029] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the main body 1 includes a mounting plate 101; the first ribbon drive assembly 2 includes a first variable frequency motor 201, the output end of which is fixedly connected to a first disc holder 202; the second ribbon drive assembly 3 includes a second variable frequency motor 301, the output end of which is fixedly connected to a second disc holder 302; the ribbon switching assembly 4 includes a slide 401, with telescopic rods 402 installed at both the top and bottom of the slide 401; a slider 403 is fixedly connected to the output end of the telescopic rods 402; a vacuum generator 404 is installed at the bottom of the slider 403; an air pipe 405 is fixedly connected to the output end of the vacuum generator 404; and the bottom of the air pipe 405 is fixedly connected to... The device includes a vacuum suction cup 406. The adsorption mechanism, consisting of two vacuum generators 404, an air tube 405, and the vacuum suction cup 406, adsorbs the first conveying ribbon body 204 and the second conveying ribbon body 304, respectively, enabling ribbon switching. The combination of the vacuum generators 404 and the vacuum suction cup 406 can complete the adsorption and release of the ribbon in a short time, thus achieving rapid switching. It can also accurately adsorb specific positions of the ribbon, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the ribbon during the switching process. It has high reliability and stability and can maintain a good working condition during long-term operation. Vacuum adsorption can adapt to ribbons of different materials and thicknesses, and has strong versatility.

[0030] The first variable frequency motor 201 and the second variable frequency motor 301 are mounted on the side of the mounting plate 101. Two sliders 403, vacuum generators 404, air pipes 405, and vacuum suction cups 406 are provided. A first ribbon reel 203 is mounted on the side of the first tray 202, and a first ribbon conveyor body 204 is fixedly connected to the side of the first ribbon reel 203. A second ribbon reel 303 is mounted on the side of the second tray 302, and a second ribbon conveyor body 304 is fixedly connected to the side of the second ribbon reel 303. The side of the mounting plate 101 is fixed... A connecting plate 102 is connected, and a cross seat 103 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting plate 102. The first variable frequency motor 201 and the second variable frequency motor 301 respectively feed the ribbon on the first ribbon reel 203 and the second ribbon reel 303. The variable frequency motor can precisely adjust the speed as needed, thereby controlling the ribbon feeding speed. It can quickly switch from one ribbon to another, greatly shortening the time required for ribbon switching and improving the printer's working efficiency. The advantages are more obvious, especially in printing tasks that require frequent color switching.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a first bearing roller 205 is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting plate 101, and several first bearing rollers 205 are provided. A second bearing roller 305 is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting plate 101, and several second bearing rollers 305 are provided. The first bearing rollers 205 and the second bearing rollers 305 provide support and guidance through contact with the ribbon, ensuring that the medium remains stable during transmission. This can effectively prevent the ribbon or paper from shifting or twisting during transmission, ensuring the accuracy of the printing or processing process. Through reasonable support, friction between the medium and other parts of the equipment is reduced, extending the service life of the medium.

[0032] The working process of this utility model is as follows: When the ribbon transmission switching structure of the printer designed in this scheme is in operation, the vacuum generator 404 is activated, which creates a vacuum at the vacuum suction cup 406 through the air pipe 405 to prepare for ribbon adsorption. The first variable frequency motor 201 and the second variable frequency motor 301 are adjusted to adjust and change the conveying state of the first ribbon reel 203 and the second ribbon reel 303. The telescopic rod 402 pushes the slider 403 to move along the slide groove 401 so that the vacuum suction cup 406 is accurately aligned with the target ribbon for adsorption. The vacuum suction cup 406 firmly adsorbs the first conveying ribbon body 204 or the second conveying ribbon body 304 through the vacuum force generated by the vacuum generator 404. In this process, the combination of the vacuum generator 404 and the vacuum suction cup 406 can accurately adsorb the specific position of the ribbon, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the ribbon during the switching process.

[0033] 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 ribbon drive switching structure for a printer, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: The main body (1) is fixedly connected to the side of a first ribbon driving assembly (2), a second ribbon driving assembly (3), and a ribbon switching assembly (4); The main body (1) includes a mounting plate (101); The first ribbon drive assembly (2) includes a first variable frequency motor (201), and the output end of the first variable frequency motor (201) is fixedly connected to a first disc holder (202); The second ribbon drive assembly (3) includes a second variable frequency motor (301), and the output end of the second variable frequency motor (301) is fixedly connected to a second disc holder (302); The ribbon switching assembly (4) includes a slide (401), with telescopic rods (402) installed at the top and bottom of the slide (401). A slider (403) is fixedly connected to the output end of the telescopic rod (402), and a vacuum generator (404) is installed at the bottom of the slider (403). An air pipe (405) is fixedly connected to the output end of the vacuum generator (404), and a vacuum suction cup (406) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the air pipe (405).

2. The ribbon drive switching structure for a printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first variable frequency motor (201) and the second variable frequency motor (301) are mounted on the side of the mounting plate (101).

3. The ribbon drive switching structure for a printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two of the slider (403), vacuum generator (404), air pipe (405), and vacuum suction cup (406) are provided.

4. The ribbon drive switching structure for a printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first tray (202) is equipped with a first ribbon reel (203) on its side, and the first ribbon reel (203) is fixedly connected to the side of a first conveyor ribbon body (204).

5. The ribbon drive switching structure for a printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second tray (302) is equipped with a second ribbon reel (303) on its side, and a second conveyor ribbon body (304) is fixedly connected to the side of the second ribbon reel (303).

6. The ribbon drive switching structure for a printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting plate (102) is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting plate (101), and a cross seat (103) is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting plate (102).

7. The ribbon drive switching structure for a printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate (101) is fixedly connected to a first bearing roller (205) on its side, and the first bearing roller (205) is provided with a plurality of rollers.

8. The ribbon drive switching structure for a printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate (101) is fixedly connected to a second bearing roller (305) on its side, and the second bearing roller (305) is provided with a plurality of rollers.

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