A novel flexible cable mounting structure for printers and the printer itself.

Abstract

This utility model discloses a novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure for a printer and a printer itself. The novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure includes: a printer body with a working space within it, and a print head and a circuit board spaced apart on one side of the working space; a flexible ribbon cable connecting the print head and the circuit board, with a length greater than the straight-line distance between the print head and the circuit board; a guide shaft located on one side of the working space to guide the flexible ribbon cable during installation; and a storage space located on one side of the guide shaft to accommodate redundant flexible ribbon cables. This novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure, through the combination of the printer body, working space, print head, circuit board, flexible ribbon cable, guide shaft, and storage space, solves the problem of flexible ribbon cables easily encroaching on the working space during installation, affecting the normal operation of the printer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of printer technology, and in particular to a novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure and printer. Background Technology

[0002] In printer design, there is usually a certain distance between the circuit board and the printhead. Therefore, connecting the two typically requires flexible ribbon cables such as FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) or FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit). To facilitate the connection and installation of these flexible ribbon cables, their length is usually longer than the straight-line distance between the circuit board and the printhead. However, due to their soft texture, flexible ribbon cables are prone to sagging during installation (e.g., ...). Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this intrudes into the workspace (such as the scanning space, the space containing other components, the air vent, etc.), affecting the normal operation of the printer. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure for printers and a printer, wherein the novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure for printers includes: The printer body has a working space inside, and a print head and a circuit board are spaced apart on one side of the working space; A flexible ribbon cable connects the printhead and the main circuit board, and its length is greater than the straight-line distance between the printhead and the main circuit board. A guide shaft, located on one side of the workspace, is used to guide the direction of the flexible cable during installation. A storage space is provided on one side of the guide shaft to accommodate redundant flexible cables.

[0004] Preferably, the guide shaft is located on the side close to the printhead or the main circuit board.

[0005] Preferably, both the circuit board and the guide shaft are disposed adjacent to the printer housing.

[0006] Preferably, a scanning device is provided below the workspace, and the scanning direction of the scanning device is towards the workspace.

[0007] Preferably, the length of the flexible ribbon cable is 20mm-30mm longer than the straight-line distance between the printhead and the circuit board.

[0008] This utility model also provides a novel printer that adopts the flexible ribbon cable mounting structure described above.

[0009] The novel flexible ribbon cable installation structure for printers provided by this utility model solves the problem in the printer industry where flexible ribbon cables easily intrude into the workspace during installation, affecting the normal operation of the printer, due to the need for redundant length of flexible ribbon cables and the inherent softness of the material. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating the intrusion of flexible ribbon cables into the workspace in an existing printer. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the novel printer flexible cable mounting structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the scanning device installation structure; The components are: 10. Printer body; 11. Workspace; 13. Circuit board; 14. Flexible cable; 15. Guide shaft; 16. Storage space; 17. Scanning device; 18. Window. Detailed Implementation

[0011] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the following embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in the implementation methods without creative effort are all within the protection scope of this utility model. Unless otherwise specified, the experimental methods in the following embodiments are conventional methods. Unless otherwise specified, the materials and reagents used in the following embodiments can be obtained commercially.

[0012] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0013] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0014] A novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure for printers and a printer, wherein the novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure includes: The printer body 10 has a working space 11 inside, and a print head and a circuit board 13 are spaced apart on one side of the working space 11. A flexible ribbon cable 14 connects the printhead and the main circuit board 13, and its length is greater than the straight-line distance between the printhead and the main circuit board 13. A guide shaft 15 is located on one side of the workspace 11 and is used to guide the direction of the flexible cable 14 during installation. A storage space is provided on one side of the guide shaft to accommodate redundant flexible cables.

[0015] In specific implementation, such as Figure 2 As shown, the new printer flexible cable mounting structure includes: The printer body 10 is an existing thermal printer, micro printer, portable printer, etc. The printer body 10 has a working space 11 inside, which includes but is not limited to a scanning space and a space for installing other components. A print head (the top of the printer, not shown in the figure) and a circuit board 13 are spaced apart on one side of the working space 11. The installation structure and working principle between the print head and the circuit board 13 and the printer body 10 are existing technologies and will not be described here. The flexible ribbon cable 14 connects the print head and the circuit board 13. Its length is greater than the straight-line distance between the print head and the circuit board 13. Specifically, the length of the flexible ribbon cable 14 is 20mm-30mm longer than the straight-line distance between the print head and the circuit board 13. Guide shaft 15, such as Figure 2 As shown, the guide shaft 15 is located on one side of the workspace 11. Specifically, the guide shaft 15 is located on the side close to the printhead or circuit board 13. The guide shaft 15 is used to guide the direction of the flexible ribbon cable 14 during installation. Storage space 16, located on one side of guide shaft 15, is used to accommodate redundant flexible cables 14 (such as...) when installing flexible cables 14. Figure 2 (As shown).

[0016] During installation, one end of the flexible ribbon cable 14 is connected to the circuit board 13 at the bottom, and the other end is guided by the guide shaft 15 and enters the printer body 10 to connect with the print head. The redundant flexible ribbon cable 14 is stored in the storage space 16, thereby achieving the purpose of preventing the flexible ribbon cable 14 from intruding into the work space 11 due to its excessive length by means of physical isolation.

[0017] The novel flexible ribbon cable installation structure for printers provided in this embodiment solves the problem in the printer industry where flexible ribbon cables easily intrude into the workspace during installation, affecting the normal operation of the printer, due to the need for redundant length of the flexible ribbon cable and the inherent softness of the material.

[0018] In specific implementation, such as Figure 2 As shown, the guide shaft 15 is located near the printhead (located in the upper area of ​​the printer, not shown in the figure), and the storage space 16 is located between the printhead and the guide shaft 15. Both the circuit board 13 and the guide shaft 15 are adjacent to the inner wall of the printer housing (not shown in the figure), so that the flexible ribbon cable 14 is located between the guide shaft 15 and the inner wall of the printer housing. In this embodiment, through the structural design of the circuit board 13 and the guide shaft 15 being close to the side wall of the printer housing, the flexible ribbon cable 14 is constrained in the area between the circuit board 13, the guide shaft 15 and the inner wall of the printer housing, which can limit the position of the flexible ribbon cable 14 and better fix its position.

[0019] In specific implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the paper tray of the printer body 10 has a window 18 located in the working space 11. The scanning device 17 is located below the working space 11, and the scanning direction of the scanning device 17 faces the window 18. The circuit board 13 is connected to the scanning device 17. During operation, the scanning device 17 scans the pre-printed information on the printing paper passing through the window 18 and transmits it to the circuit board 13 for subsequent processing. The scanning device 17 scanning the pre-printed information on the printing paper and its working principle are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here. In this embodiment, the structure of combining the scanning device 17 with the guide shaft 15 can prevent the flexible ribbon cable 14 from intruding into the scanning line of the scanning device 17 and causing scanning abnormalities.

[0020] This utility model also provides a novel printer that adopts the flexible ribbon cable mounting structure described above.

[0021] 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 novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure for printers, characterized in that, include: The printer body (10) has a working space (11) inside, and a print head and a circuit board (13) are spaced apart on one side of the working space (11). A flexible ribbon cable (14) connects the printhead and the circuit board (13), and its length is greater than the straight-line distance between the printhead and the circuit board (13); A guide shaft (15) is provided on one side of the workspace (11) to guide the direction of the flexible cable (14) during installation; Storage space (16) is provided on one side of the guide shaft (15) for accommodating redundant flexible cabling (14).

2. The novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure for printers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide shaft (15) is located on one side close to the printhead or circuit board (13).

3. The novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure for printers according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the circuit board (13) and the guide shaft (15) are arranged adjacent to the printer housing.

4. The novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure for printers according to claim 1, characterized in that: A scanning device (17) is provided below the workspace (11), and the scanning direction of the scanning device (17) is towards the workspace (11).

5. The novel flexible ribbon cable mounting structure for printers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the flexible ribbon cable (14) is 20mm-30mm longer than the straight-line distance between the printhead and the circuit board (13).

6. A novel printer, characterized in that: The novel printer flexible cable mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1-5 is adopted.

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