An integrated printer assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to printer unit technical field, the utility model provides an integrated printer unit, including installation frame, adjusting ink chamber, box body dismounting subassembly and spacing fixing assembly, installation frame fixed mounting is in the inside of printer body, and the bottom of installation frame is provided with makes square through slot, adjusting ink chamber is provided with several, and the bottom of every adjusting ink chamber all is connected and installed with the spray head, box body dismounting subassembly sets up on installation frame, and several adjusting ink chambers set up on box body dismounting subassembly, two spacing fixing assemblies all set up in the inner side wall of installation frame, are used for fixing the box body dismounting subassembly of installation completion. The utility model provides an integrated printer unit, by means of installation frame, adjusting ink chamber, box body dismounting subassembly and spacing fixing assembly, solved the spray head group less in the internal installation of printer in the prior art, thereby difficult to carry out a variety of color printing to the technical problem of paper roll.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of printer assembly technology, specifically to an integrated printer assembly. Background Technology

[0002] A printer is a device that can convert digital information from a computer or other electrical device into visible output on paper or other media. It sprays liquid ink onto paper through tiny nozzles to form images and text. In some home or office printers, a common design is a dual printhead design, with each printhead connected to an ink cartridge, which can spray black ink and color ink.

[0003] However, when printing on long rolls of paper, the dual printheads cannot easily spray multiple colors if a lot of colors need to be printed on them due to the length of the roll. Therefore, multiple printers are usually installed to form an integrated printer group, and the roll of paper is printed in multiple colors by multiple printers. However, the printer group composed of multiple printers is not only more expensive, but also occupies a lot of space. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, embodiments of this utility model provide an integrated printer assembly, which solves the technical problem in the prior art that the printer has a small number of printheads installed inside, making it difficult to print multiple colors on roll paper.

[0005] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of the present invention provides an integrated printer assembly, including a printer body, a mounting frame, adjustable ink cartridges, a cartridge disassembly and assembly assembly, and a limiting and fixing assembly. The mounting frame is fixedly installed inside the printer body, and a square through groove is provided at the bottom end of the mounting frame. Several adjustable ink cartridges are provided, and a printhead is connected to the bottom end of each adjustable ink cartridge. The cartridge disassembly and assembly assembly is disposed on the mounting frame, and several adjustable ink cartridges are disposed on the cartridge disassembly and assembly assembly for installing and disassembling the adjustable ink cartridges. Two limiting and fixing assemblies are provided, and both limiting and fixing assemblies are disposed on the inner sidewall of the mounting frame for fixing the installed cartridge disassembly and assembly assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the cartridge assembly includes a lifting frame, a plug, a plate, and a hook. Lifting frames are fixedly installed on both sides of several of the adjustable ink cartridges. The plug is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting frame. Two sets of plugs are provided, and each set of plugs has several plugs. The two sets of plugs are fixedly installed on two inner side walls of the mounting frame. A hook is fixedly installed at the top of each lifting frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the limiting and fixing assembly includes a limiting plate, a limiting block, and a limiting frame. There are two limiting plates, both of which are fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the mounting frame. There are two limiting blocks, both of which can be detachably installed on the two limiting plates. The limiting frame is fixedly installed on the top of the two limiting blocks, and the limiting frame has several through slots.

[0008] Furthermore, two of the inner sidewalls of the mounting frame are provided with transverse sliding grooves, and the side of the lifting frame is slidably mounted in the transverse sliding grooves.

[0009] Furthermore, two sets of vertical sliding grooves are provided on two of the inner sidewalls of the mounting frame, each set of vertical sliding grooves having several components, and the two sets of vertical sliding grooves are respectively located above the two horizontal sliding grooves.

[0010] Furthermore, the top of the limiting plate is provided with a slot, and the slot is adapted to the bottom of the limiting block.

[0011] Furthermore, the number of through slots on the limiting frame is the same as the number of vertical sliding grooves in each group, and several through slots on each limiting frame are located at the same horizontal position as each group of vertical sliding grooves.

[0012] Furthermore, when the hook frame passes through the through slot of the limiting frame, the outer side wall of the limiting frame is in contact with the inner side wall of the hook frame.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In this invention, the printer is equipped with multiple adjustable ink cartridges, which enable multi-color printing on roll paper. The multiple adjustable ink cartridges can be modularly installed and disassembled through the cartridge assembly, allowing for targeted removal and installation of a specific adjustable ink cartridge. Furthermore, the cartridges can be removed directly through the assembly without having to reach inside the printer. Before inkjet printing, the positions of several adjustable ink cartridges can be adjusted using the cartridge disassembly and assembly components. After adjustment, the adjustable cartridges are fixed by the limiting and fixing components. By integrating multiple adjustable ink cartridges, multi-color printing on roll paper becomes possible. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the exemplary embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without any creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the printer body of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the mounting frame, ink cartridge adjustment, and cartridge assembly / disassembly components of this utility model. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded assembly of the mounting frame and the limiting and fixing components of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting block and the limiting plate of this utility model. Figure 6 This is a partial sectional view of the mounting frame and a structural schematic diagram of the engagement of the lifting frame with the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the printer body of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the printer body of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Printer body; 2. Mounting frame; 3. Ink cartridge adjustment; 4. Lifting frame; 5. Insert block; 6. Insert plate; 7. Hook frame; 8. Limiting plate; 9. Limiting block; 10. Limiting frame. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention 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 merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit its scope.

[0018] To keep the drawings concise, only the parts relevant to the utility model are shown schematically in each drawing; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of the components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "a" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."

[0019] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between 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.

[0020] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0021] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to 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.

[0022] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] like Figures 1-8 As shown, an integrated printer assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated, including a printer body 1, a mounting frame 2, an adjustable ink cartridge 3, a cartridge disassembly and assembly assembly, and a limiting and fixing assembly. The mounting frame 2 is fixedly installed inside the printer body 1, and a square through groove is provided at the bottom end of the mounting frame 2. Several adjustable ink cartridges 3 are provided, and each adjustable ink cartridge 3 has a printhead connected to its bottom end. The cartridge disassembly and assembly assembly is provided on the mounting frame 2, and several adjustable ink cartridges 3 are provided on the cartridge disassembly and assembly assembly for installing and disassembling the adjustable ink cartridges 3. Two limiting and fixing assemblies are provided, and both limiting and fixing assemblies are provided on the inner side wall of the mounting frame 2 for fixing the installed cartridge disassembly and assembly assembly.

[0024] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, when printing is required, several adjustable ink cartridges 3 are first filled with different colors. Then, the several adjustable ink cartridges 3 are installed into the printer through the cartridge assembly. The cartridge assembly includes a lifting frame 4, a plug 5, a plug plate 6, and a hook 7. The lifting frame 4 is fixedly installed on both sides of the several adjustable ink cartridges 3. The plug 5 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting frame 4. There are two sets of plug plates 6, and each set of plug plates 6 has several. The two sets of plug plates 6 are fixedly installed on two inner side walls of the mounting frame 2. The top of each lifting frame 4 is fixedly installed with a hook 7.

[0025] Specifically, because two inner sidewalls of the mounting frame 2 are provided with transverse sliding grooves, and the side of the lifting frame 4 is slidably installed in the transverse sliding grooves, and two sets of vertical sliding grooves are provided on two inner sidewalls of the mounting frame 2, each set of vertical sliding grooves having several sections, and the two sets of vertical sliding grooves are respectively located above the two transverse sliding grooves, the operator holds the hooks 7 of the lifting frame 4 at both ends of one of the adjusting ink cartridges 3, inserts the two lifting frames 4 into one of the vertical sliding grooves on the two inner sidewalls respectively, and slides them downwards until they slide into the transverse sliding grooves. Then, the other adjustment cartridges 3 are installed into the horizontal slide groove in the same way as described above. It should be added that the top of the insert plate 6 has a horizontal insertion port that matches the bottom of the insert block 5. When the insert block 5 is inserted into the horizontal insertion port, it stops moving downward. At this time, the lifting frame 4 is also fully inserted into the horizontal slide groove. It should also be added that the bottom of the vertical slide groove is connected to the top of the horizontal slide groove. Therefore, when the lifting frame 4 slides into the vertical slide groove, it can slide directly into the horizontal slide groove. When the adjustment cartridge 3 moves, the position it moves to is the position where the hook frame 7 is horizontal with the vertical slide groove.

[0026] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, after installation, several adjustable ink cartridges 3 are fixed and limited by the limiting and fixing components to prevent the adjustable ink cartridges 3 from sliding during printing. The limiting and fixing components include limiting plates 8, limiting blocks 9, and limiting frames 10. There are two limiting plates 8, and both limiting plates 8 are fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the mounting frame 2. There are two limiting blocks 9, and both limiting blocks 9 can be detachably installed on the two limiting plates 8. The limiting frame 10 is fixedly installed on the top of the two limiting blocks 9, and several through slots are opened on the limiting frame 10.

[0027] Specifically, the worker holds the limiting frame 10. Because the top of the limiting plate 8 has a slot that matches the bottom of the limiting block 9, the worker inserts the limiting block 9 at the bottom of the limiting frame 10 into the slot of the limiting plate 8. Since the number of through slots on the limiting frame 10 is the same as the number of vertical sliding grooves in each group, and the through slots of each limiting frame 10 are at the same horizontal position as each group of vertical sliding grooves, and when the hook 7 passes through the through slot of the limiting frame 10, the outer side wall of the limiting frame 10 fits against the inner side wall of the hook 7. Therefore, when the limiting frame 10 moves downward, it can pass through the hook. The frame 7, and thus the limiting frame 10 limits the hook frame 7, and simultaneously limits the lifting frame 4 and the adjusting ink cartridge 3. When adjusting the position of the adjusting ink cartridge 3, the adjusting frame can be disassembled and the position of the adjusting ink cartridge 3 can be moved. After each movement, ensure that the position of the hook frame 7 is horizontal with the position of the vertical slide groove, so that the limiting frame 10 can pass through the hook frame 7 to fix and limit it when it is installed later. When moving horizontally, the insert block 5 at the bottom of the lifting frame 4 can slide horizontally in the horizontal insertion port of the insert plate 6. After the adjustment is completed, printing can continue.

[0028] Working principle: During printing, several adjustable ink cartridges 3 are first filled with different colors. Then, the operator holds the hooks 7 of the lifting brackets 4 at both ends of one of the adjustable ink cartridges 3 and inserts the two lifting brackets 4 into one of the vertical slides on the two inner side walls, so that they slide down until they slide into the horizontal slide. Then, the other adjustable ink cartridges 3 are installed into the horizontal slides in the same way. When the insert 5 is inserted into the horizontal slot, the downward movement stops. At this time, the lifting bracket 4 is also fully inserted into the horizontal slide.

[0029] After installation, the staff holds the limiting frame 10 and inserts the limiting block 9 at the bottom of the limiting frame 10 into the slot of the limiting plate 8. When the limiting frame 10 moves down, it can pass through the hook frame 7, thereby limiting the hook frame 7. At the same time, it can limit the lifting frame 4 and the adjusting ink cartridge 3. When adjusting the position of the adjusting ink cartridge 3, the adjusting frame can be removed, and then the position of the adjusting ink cartridge 3 can be moved. After the movement is completed, the limiting frame 10 is installed again to fix it.

[0030] like Figure 8As shown, the printer body 1 is then started to print. Because the printhead and the regulating ink cartridge 3 are integrated, when the printer is started, the main board of the printer body 1 will parse the text or image data into dot matrix signals, and then convert these signals into corresponding electrical pulse commands, which are transmitted to the circuit interface of the regulating ink cartridge 3. The surface metal contacts of the regulating ink cartridge 3 will make tight contact with the elastic metal spring on the printer body 1 to form a conductive path. The electrical pulse commands of the printer body 1 will be directly transmitted to the printhead drive circuit inside the ink cartridge. At the same time, the chip will also feed back ink volume data to the printer body 1 to ensure sufficient ink. After receiving the command, the printhead drive circuit controls the ejection element inside the printhead according to the signal to squeeze the ink in the regulating ink cartridge 3, thereby performing ink ejection. Each regulating ink cartridge 3 has an independent control channel and can eject ink separately or synchronously.

[0031] Furthermore, the printer body 1 is a two-color printer, and the printing system is equipped with two independent "color carrier supply units + printing execution components". The two colors can be used individually or combined as needed. The switching and combination of the two colors are precisely controlled by the mechanical structure or control system, and there is no need for manual replacement of consumables.

[0032] If the ink in the adjustment cartridge 3 is depleted, or if the ink in a particular adjustment cartridge 3 is depleted, the limit bracket 10 can be removed. Then, the operator can lift the hook bracket 7 to take out the adjustment cartridge 3. When taking it out, the lifting bracket 4 slides from the horizontal slide to the vertical slide, thus removing it. The hook bracket 7 is located at a relatively high position on the printer body 1, so the operator does not need to put their hand inside the printer body 1 when taking it out.

[0033] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated printer assembly, comprising a printer body (1), characterized in that, Also includes: Mounting frame (2), which is fixedly installed inside the printer body (1), and the bottom end of the mounting frame (2) is provided with a square through groove; Adjustable ink cartridge (3), there are several adjustable ink cartridges (3), and each of the adjustable ink cartridges (3) has a print head installed at its bottom end; A cartridge assembly is provided on the mounting frame (2), and a plurality of the adjustable ink cartridges (3) are provided on the cartridge assembly for installing and removing the adjustable ink cartridges (3); The limiting and fixing components are provided in two forms, both of which are located on the inner sidewall of the mounting frame (2) and are used to fix the assembled and disassembled box components after installation.

2. The integrated printer assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing assembly / disassembly components include: Lifting frame (4) is fixedly installed on both sides of several of the aforementioned adjustable ink cartridges (3). Insert (5), the bottom end of the lifting frame (4) is fixedly installed with the insert (5); Insert plate (6), the insert plate (6) is provided in two sets, each set of the insert plate (6) is provided with several, and the two sets of insert plates (6) are respectively fixedly installed on two inner side walls of the mounting frame (2); Hook frame (7), each of the lifting frames (4) is fixedly installed at the top.

3. An integrated printer assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting and fixing component includes: Limiting plate (8), two limiting plates (8) are provided, and both limiting plates (8) are fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the mounting frame (2); Limiting blocks (9), two limiting blocks (9) are provided, and both limiting blocks (9) can be detachably installed on the two limiting plates (8); The limiting frame (10) is fixedly installed on the top of the two limiting blocks (9), and the limiting frame (10) has several through slots.

4. An integrated printer assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, Two of the inner sidewalls of the mounting frame (2) are provided with transverse sliding grooves, and the side of the lifting frame (4) is slidably installed in the transverse sliding grooves.

5. An integrated printer assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, Two sets of vertical sliding grooves are provided on two of the inner sidewalls of the mounting frame (2), each set of vertical sliding grooves is provided with several, and the two sets of vertical sliding grooves are respectively located above the two horizontal sliding grooves.

6. An integrated printer assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top of the limiting plate (8) is provided with a slot, and the slot is adapted to the bottom of the limiting block (9).

7. An integrated printer assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number of through slots on the limiting frame (10) is the same as the number of vertical slides in each group, and several through slots of each limiting frame (10) are located at the same horizontal position as each group of vertical slides.

8. An integrated printer assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the hook frame (7) passes through the through slot of the limiting frame (10), the outer side wall of the limiting frame (10) is in contact with the inner side wall of the hook frame (7).

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