A paper cutting structure for a thermal printer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a paper cutting structure for thermal printer relates to thermal printer technical field, including base, support frame and shock pad, the bottom fixed mounting of support frame is in the top of shock pad, the bottom fixed mounting of base is in the top of support frame, and the top of base is installed with mounting mechanism, and the top of base is installed with cutting mechanism, and the top of base is installed with drive assembly, and mounting mechanism, cutting mechanism and drive assembly are used for the cutting of paper, and the top of base is installed with fixed mechanism, and fixed mechanism is used for the cutting of paper. The utility model discloses through setting up the cooperation use of mounting mechanism, cutting mechanism, drive assembly and fixed mechanism, and mounting mechanism, cutting mechanism and drive assembly can cut paper, and fixed mechanism can fix paper, solve the problem of low paper cutting efficiency of manual, reach the effect that can cut paper quickly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of thermal printer technology, specifically a paper cutting structure for thermal printers. Background Technology

[0002] A thermal printer is a printing device that uses the thermochemical reaction between thermal paper and a thermal printhead to output images / text. Its core logic is "local heating → chemical color development". It does not require consumables such as ink and ribbon, and only requires special thermal paper to complete the printing. Its core advantages are simple structure, fast printing speed and low maintenance cost. It is widely used in short-life document printing scenarios such as receipts, labels and tickets.

[0003] After a thermal printer prints on paper, the paper needs to be cut. This is usually done manually, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient, and cannot meet the requirements for cutting large quantities of paper. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a paper cutting structure for a thermal printer, which has the advantage of being able to cut paper quickly and solves the problem of low efficiency in manual paper cutting.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a paper cutting structure for a thermal printer, comprising a base, a support frame, and a shock-absorbing plate, wherein the bottom of the support frame is fixedly installed on the top of the shock-absorbing plate, and the bottom of the base is fixedly installed on the top of the support frame;

[0006] An installation mechanism is mounted on the top of the base, a cutting mechanism is mounted on the top of the base, and a drive assembly is mounted on the top of the base. The installation mechanism, the cutting mechanism, and the drive assembly are used for cutting paper.

[0007] A fixing mechanism is installed on the top of the base, which is used to fix the paper.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the installation mechanism includes an installation groove, a movable block, and an installation frame. The bottom of the installation groove is fixedly installed on the top of the base, the surface of the movable block is movably installed on the inner wall of the installation groove, the bottom of the installation frame is fixedly installed on the top of the movable block, and a sliding rod is installed in the middle of the rear side of the movable block.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the cutting mechanism includes a hydraulic rod, a mounting plate, and a cutting blade. The bottom of the hydraulic rod is fixedly mounted to the top of the mounting frame, the top of the mounting plate is fixedly mounted to the output end of the hydraulic rod, the top of the cutting blade is fixedly mounted to the bottom of the mounting plate, and the surface of the mounting plate is movably mounted to the inner wall of the mounting frame.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the drive assembly includes a servo motor and a threaded rod. The bottom of the servo motor is fixedly mounted on the top of the base. The left side of the threaded rod is movably connected to the left side of the inner cavity of the front mounting slot via a rotating shaft. The right side of the threaded rod is fixedly mounted on the output end of the servo motor. The surface of the threaded rod is movably mounted on the middle of the front moving block, and the surface of the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the middle of the moving block.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fixing mechanism includes a fixing plate, a connecting plate, a movable rod, and an electric push rod. The top of the electric push rod is fixedly installed on the bottom of the base, the bottom of the fixing plate is movably installed on the top of the base, one end of the movable rod is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate, and the other end of the movable rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod through the connecting plate. A support plate is installed on the surface of the movable rod.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, both ends of the slide rod are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the rear mounting groove, and the middle part of the rear movable block is movably installed on the surface of the slide rod.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the bottom of the support plate is fixedly installed on the top of the base, and the surface of the movable rod is movably installed on the middle of the support plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. This utility model solves the problem of low efficiency in manual paper cutting by setting up an installation mechanism, a cutting mechanism, a driving component and a fixing mechanism. The installation mechanism, the cutting mechanism and the driving component can cut paper, and the fixing mechanism can cut paper, thus achieving the effect of rapid paper cutting.

[0016] 2. This utility model sets up an installation mechanism, a cutting mechanism, and a driving component. The cutting mechanism is installed by the installation mechanism, and the driving component drives the installation mechanism to move. The installation mechanism drives the cutting mechanism to move, and the cutting mechanism cuts the paper.

[0017] 3. This utility model uses a fixing mechanism to fix the paper. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation mechanism and drive components.

[0020] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the cutting mechanism.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed mechanism.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Support frame; 3. Shock-absorbing plate; 4. Mounting mechanism; 401. Mounting slot; 402. Moving block; 403. Mounting bracket; 5. Cutting mechanism; 501. Hydraulic rod; 502. Mounting plate; 503. Cutting blade; 6. Drive assembly; 601. Servo motor; 602. Threaded rod; 7. Fixing mechanism; 701. Fixing plate; 702. Connecting plate; 703. Moving rod; 704. Electric push rod; 8. Slide rod; 9. Support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0026] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not adhering to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, actual manufacturing should include the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] Reference Figure 1-4 The first embodiment of this utility model provides a base 1, a support frame 2 and a shock-absorbing plate 3, with the bottom of the support frame 2 fixedly installed on the top of the shock-absorbing plate 3 and the bottom of the base 1 fixedly installed on the top of the support frame 2.

[0029] A mounting mechanism 4 is installed on the top of the base 1, a cutting mechanism 5 is installed on the top of the base 1, and a drive assembly 6 is installed on the top of the base 1. The mounting mechanism 4, the cutting mechanism 5, and the drive assembly 6 are used for cutting paper.

[0030] A fixing mechanism 7 is installed on the top of the base 1, which is used to fix the paper.

[0031] Specifically, the mounting mechanism 4, the cutting mechanism 5, and the driving component 6 can cut the paper, and the fixing mechanism 7 can cut the paper.

[0032] Furthermore, the paper is fixed by the fixing mechanism 7, the cutting mechanism 5 is installed by the mounting mechanism 4, the mounting mechanism 4 is moved by the driving component 6, the mounting mechanism 4 moves the cutting mechanism 5, and the cutting mechanism 5 cuts the paper.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] In the second embodiment of this utility model, an installation mechanism 4 is provided, including an installation groove 401, a movable block 402, and an installation bracket 403. The bottom of the installation groove 401 is fixedly installed on the top of the base 1. The surface of the movable block 402 is movably installed on the inner wall of the installation groove 401. The bottom of the installation bracket 403 is fixedly installed on the top of the movable block 402. A sliding rod 8 is installed in the middle of the rear movable block 402. The cutting mechanism 5 includes a hydraulic rod 501, an installation plate 502, and a cutting blade 503. The bottom of the hydraulic rod 501 is fixedly installed on the top of the installation bracket 403. The top of the installation plate 502 is fixedly installed on the output end of the hydraulic rod 501. The top of the cutting blade 503 is fixedly installed on the installation plate 502. At the bottom, the surface of the mounting plate 502 is movably mounted on the inner wall of the mounting bracket 403. The drive assembly 6 includes a servo motor 601 and a threaded rod 602. The bottom of the servo motor 601 is fixedly mounted on the top of the base 1. The left side of the threaded rod 602 is movably connected to the left side of the inner cavity of the front mounting groove 401 via a rotating shaft. The right side of the threaded rod 602 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the servo motor 601. The surface of the threaded rod 602 is movably mounted on the middle of the front moving block 402. The surface of the threaded rod 602 is threadedly connected to the middle of the moving block 402. The two ends of the slide rod 8 are fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the rear mounting groove 401. The middle of the rear moving block 402 is movably mounted on the surface of the slide rod 8.

[0035] Specifically, the cutting mechanism 5 is installed through the mounting mechanism 4, and the mounting mechanism 4 is moved by the drive component 6. The mounting mechanism 4 then moves the cutting mechanism 5, which in turn cuts the paper.

[0036] Furthermore, firstly, the drive assembly 6 is turned on, the servo motor 601 rotates, the servo motor 601 drives the threaded rod 602 to rotate, the threaded rod 602 drives the front moving block 402 to move through the threaded connection, the front moving block 402 drives the mounting bracket 403 to move, the mounting bracket 403 drives the cutting blade 503 to move to the designated position, then the cutting mechanism 5 is turned on, the hydraulic rod 501 is driven, the hydraulic rod 501 drives the mounting plate 502 to move, the mounting plate 502 drives the cutting blade 503 to move, and the cutting blade 503 cuts the paper.

[0037] Example 3

[0038] The third embodiment of this utility model provides a fixing mechanism 7 including a fixing plate 701, a connecting plate 702, a moving rod 703, and an electric push rod 704. The top of the electric push rod 704 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the base 1, the bottom of the fixing plate 701 is movably installed on the top of the base 1, one end of the moving rod 703 is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate 701, and the other end of the moving rod 703 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod 704 through the connecting plate 702. A support plate 9 is installed on the surface of the moving rod 703, the bottom of the support plate 9 is fixedly installed on the top of the base 1, and the surface of the moving rod 703 is movably installed on the middle of the support plate 9.

[0039] Specifically, the paper is fixed by the fixing mechanism 7.

[0040] Furthermore, when the fixing mechanism 7 is opened, the electric push rod 704 is driven, which in turn moves the connecting plate 702. The connecting plate 702 then moves the moving rod 703, which in turn moves the fixing plate 701. The fixing plate 701 moves onto the paper, thereby fixing the paper.

[0041] Working principle:

[0042] First, stack multiple sheets of paper together and place them on base 1. Turn on the electric push rod 704. The electric push rod 704 drives the connecting plate 702 to move. The connecting plate 702 drives the moving rod 703 to move. The moving rod 703 drives the fixing plate 701 to move. The fixing plate 701 moves onto the paper, thus fixing the paper. Then turn on the drive assembly 6. The servo motor 601 rotates. The servo motor 601 drives the threaded rod 602 to rotate. The threaded rod 602 drives the front moving block 402 to move through the threaded connection. The front moving block 402 drives the mounting bracket 403 to move. The mounting bracket 403 drives the cutting blade 503 to the designated position. Then turn on the cutting mechanism 5. The hydraulic rod 501 drives the mounting plate 502 to move. The mounting plate 502 drives the cutting blade 503 to move. The cutting blade 503 cuts the paper.

[0043] In summary, the coordinated use of the mounting mechanism, cutting mechanism, drive components, and fixing mechanism enables rapid paper cutting.

[0044] The hydraulic rods, cutting blades, servo motors, threaded rods, and electric push rods used in this application can be additionally equipped with protective measures of common knowledge in this technical field under different usage environments, including but not limited to the following methods, such as protective covers for equipment protection, dustproof nets for equipment dust prevention, and sealing components or waterproof coatings for equipment waterproofing, which are commonly used by those skilled in the art.

[0045] It should be noted that the hydraulic rod, cutting blade, servo motor, threaded rod, and electric push rod are existing devices or equipment, or devices or equipment that can be implemented by existing technology. The power supply, connection method, usage method, power source, fixing method, installation method, control method, etc. of the equipment, as well as the materials of each accessory and the selection of various parameters, are all common knowledge to those skilled in the art, and therefore will not be described in detail in this application document.

[0046] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0047] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0048] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0049] 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. A paper cutting structure for a thermal printer, characterized in that: It includes a base (1), a support frame (2) and a shock absorber (3), wherein the bottom of the support frame (2) is fixedly installed on the top of the shock absorber (3), and the bottom of the base (1) is fixedly installed on the top of the support frame (2); The top of the base (1) is equipped with an installation mechanism (4), a cutting mechanism (5), and a driving assembly (6). The installation mechanism (4), the cutting mechanism (5), and the driving assembly (6) are used for cutting paper. A fixing mechanism (7) is installed on the top of the base (1), which is used to fix the paper.

2. The paper cutting structure for a thermal printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation mechanism (4) includes an installation groove (401), a movable block (402), and a mounting bracket (403). The bottom of the installation groove (401) is fixedly installed on the top of the base (1). The surface of the movable block (402) is movably installed on the inner wall of the installation groove (401). The bottom of the mounting bracket (403) is fixedly installed on the top of the movable block (402). A sliding rod (8) is installed in the middle of the rear movable block (402).

3. The paper cutting structure for a thermal printer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cutting mechanism (5) includes a hydraulic rod (501), a mounting plate (502), and a cutting blade (503). The bottom of the hydraulic rod (501) is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting frame (403). The top of the mounting plate (502) is fixedly installed on the output end of the hydraulic rod (501). The top of the cutting blade (503) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting plate (502). The surface of the mounting plate (502) is movably installed on the inner wall of the mounting frame (403).

4. The paper cutting structure for a thermal printer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive assembly (6) includes a servo motor (601) and a threaded rod (602). The bottom of the servo motor (601) is fixedly installed on the top of the base (1). The left side of the threaded rod (602) is movably connected to the left side of the inner cavity of the front mounting groove (401) via a rotating shaft. The right side of the threaded rod (602) is fixedly installed on the output end of the servo motor (601). The surface of the threaded rod (602) is movably installed on the middle part of the front moving block (402). The surface of the threaded rod (602) is connected to the middle part of the moving block (402) via a thread.

5. The paper cutting structure for a thermal printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (7) includes a fixing plate (701), a connecting plate (702), a moving rod (703), and an electric push rod (704). The top of the electric push rod (704) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the base (1), and the bottom of the fixing plate (701) is movably installed on the top of the base (1). One end of the moving rod (703) is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate (701), and the other end of the moving rod (703) is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod (704) through the connecting plate (702). A support plate (9) is installed on the surface of the moving rod (703).

6. The paper cutting structure for a thermal printer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two ends of the slide rod (8) are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the rear mounting groove (401), and the middle part of the rear moving block (402) is movably installed on the surface of the slide rod (8).

7. The paper cutting structure for a thermal printer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the support plate (9) is fixedly installed on the top of the base (1), and the surface of the movable rod (703) is movably installed on the middle part of the support plate (9).

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