CN1106948C - Adjustable spindle assembly for rollfeed media in inkjet printer/plotter - Google Patents
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Abstract
A spindle assembly for rollfeed media in a printer/plotter includes a spindle having differently sized hubs which are removably mounted on the spindle. One end of the spindle is used for axial referencing and includes an end cap having an axial latch and a rotational stop for manually actuated engagement/disengagement with hubs of different sizes, shapes and configurations. Each pair of matching hubs have outwardly extending arms for gripping a roll of media in a predetermined radial and axial location on the spindle. In a preferred embodiment, a small diameter spindle includes hubs capable of gripping opposite ends of either one inch diameter or two inch diameter rollfeed media cores. In addition, a hub design incorporates a plurality of cantilever arm members which require relatively low insertion force in order to adequately install the hubs into the rollfeed media cores.
Description
The present invention relates generally to chopping machine and draught machine, more specifically to the technology of using paper in reel in inkjet printer/plotter.
In chopping machine, there is the pallet of many kinds of patterns to have the ability of the paper of handling different size and type at present, comprises adjustment for paper with different length and/or width.But, in big specification printer/plotter, use the paper in reel of different size and type usually, so just make mechanism, device and the technology of paper supply passage that is provided for paper is infeeded efficiently and accurately a big specification chopping machine (for example big specification printer/plotter of the DESIGNJET of Hewlett-Packard company) from different paper rolls difficult more.
Some big specification draught machine provides a stand that is used for installing simultaneously many main shafts with different reels, can allow thus to select to use different paper in reels and need not to change main shaft in the draught machine.
Another kind method provides the axle sleeve that for good and all is installed on the reel core pipe.But, here still need to keep the reel paper supply technology simplified, so that a kind of paper in reel that the user is a cover figure on can only selective printing machine/draught machine, replace another kind of paper in reel again for the new figure of a cover then, perhaps the occasion in necessity also is inserted into this axle sleeve the paper in reel that uses up with replacement in another core pipe that also has many paper again by unloading Lower shaft sleeve easily.
Therefore, main purpose of the present invention provides a kind of adjustable spindle unit that is used to handle the paper in reel of different size and type in printer/plotter, and without any need for the mounting tools of special use.
Therefore, the invention provides a kind of spindle unit that is used to handle paper in reel in printer/plotter, it comprises a main shaft that is mounted thereon axle sleeve movably with different size.One end of main shaft is used for axial location and comprises an end cap, and this end cap has an axial latch and a rotational stop, is used for manually making main shaft to be meshed/to throw off with the axle sleeve of different size, shape and structure.The axle sleeve of every pair of coupling has and is used for paper roll is clamped and be fixed on given radial and axial locational outward extending arm.
In an illustrated embodiment, minor diameter main shaft comprises the axle sleeve of the opposite end that can clamp 1 inch or 2 inch diameter paper core pipes.In a scheme, the compound type axle sleeve can be located on the main shaft of big or minor diameter paper core pipe.In another preferred plan, a cover axle sleeve can be used for the paper core pipe than minor diameter, and another set of different axle sleeve can be used for larger-diameter paper core pipe.
In addition, a kind of axle sleeve structure is equipped with a plurality of cantilever parts, and these are that arm spare only needs less insertion force to be installed in axle sleeve on the paper core pipe.
Fig. 1 is the perspective view that for good and all is combined with the big specification ink jet plotter of a spool type paper feed on it, and this draught machine has the ability that is incorporated into favourable feature of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is the transparent view that the big specification ink jet plotter of a spool type paper feed randomly is installed on it, and this draught machine has the ability that is incorporated into favourable feature of the present invention;
Fig. 3 illustrates ink jet printer among Fig. 2 when just beginning to draw paper is confessed along a paper supply path by print zone and leave the situation of chopping machine from reel;
Fig. 4 illustrates ink jet printer among Fig. 2 when stopping thereafter drawing on specific paper paper is along this paper supply path situation on the reel of getting back to of drawing back;
Fig. 5 is the back view of the spool type paper feed of Fig. 2, there is shown the spindle unit that paper roll is not installed on it of the present invention;
Fig. 6 is the inside end view that is combined with the major diameter axle sleeve of some feature of the present invention;
Fig. 7 is the external right end elevation of spindle unit of the present invention that the major diameter axle sleeve of Fig. 6 is housed;
Fig. 8 is mounted in the external right end elevation of spindle unit after unloading tension spring of the Fig. 7 on the right frame subassembly;
Fig. 9 A is the top view of right-hand member of not adorning the spindle unit of axle sleeve;
Fig. 9 B be when being connected the major diameter axle sleeve on the paper core pipe fully with top view like Fig. 9 category-A;
Figure 10 A to Figure 10 F shows draught machine and takes out spindle unit, replaces a major diameter axle sleeve with a pair of minor diameter axle sleeve, the paper in reel with minor diameter core pipe is installed on the spindle unit, and subsequently every thing is contained in sequential steps on the draught machine;
Figure 11,12 and 13 shows a lateral plan of the minor diameter axle sleeve with some feature of the present invention, an exterior end transparent view and an inside end transparent view; And
Figure 14,15 and 16 shows a lateral plan with some combination of features axle sleeve of the present invention, the transparent view of the transparent view of a larger diameter end and a smaller diameter end.
In general, the invention provides a spindle unit that is used for the paper in reel of printer/plotter, these parts comprise an axle sleeve that is removably mounted on the different size on the main shaft.One end of main shaft is used for axial location and comprises that one has and is used for manually the axial latch that is meshed/throws off with the axle sleeve of different size, shape and structure and the end cap of rotational stop.The axle sleeve of every pair of coupling has and is used for clamping a paper roll and it is fixed on the given radial and axial locational outward extending arm of this main shaft.In this most preferred embodiment, the axle sleeve on left side and right side is identical, is permanently connected by end cap and spindle rod though only go up at axle sleeve (being the right side axle sleeve in most preferred embodiment).
In illustrated embodiment, the minor diameter spindle unit comprises the axle sleeve of the opposite end of the paper core pipe that can clamp 1 inch diameter or 2 inch diameters.In a scheme, the compound type axle sleeve can be located on the main shaft of big or minor diameter paper core pipe.In another preferred plan, a sleeve cover is used for the paper core pipe of less diameter, and another set of different axle sleeve then is used for larger-diameter paper core pipe.
In addition, a kind of axle sleeve structure that is used for major diameter paper core pipe is equipped with a plurality of cantilever parts, and these cantilever parts need less insertion force to be installed in axle sleeve on the paper core pipe.
Referring to Fig. 1, the representative type printer/plotter device 25 shown in the figure has a horizontal sliding rack 20, and this sliding rack moves around along a sliding rack scan axis Y, and indicates the position of this sliding rack and seal box 23 thereof with encoder strip 22.Supporting leg 24 is to be used to provide supporting and stable, in spool type paper feed 26 for good and all is installed in the front of printer/plotter and can be combined in technical characterictic of the present invention.The platen 27 that rotates pulls out and makes the print zone that it scans it with continuous band by this sliding rack to paper from the spool type paper feed, paper 28 just enters one and collects in the frame 29 then.
The new departure that the big specification ink jet printer of optional spool type paper feed is housed is shown among Fig. 2.The connection mode of reel paper supply formula device that should be optional and be used for explanation more fully being arranged under the counter pull effect paper being distributed to the spring-loaded seat that draught machine goes in above-mentioned patent application of awaiting the reply jointly, all the elements of this application are combined in herein by reference.Spindle rod 30 and the right side axle sleeve of removably installing 32 thereof and left side axle sleeve 34 are schematically shown in Figure 2 and will be described in more detail below.
As shown in Figure 3, directional arrow is illustrated in the beginning starting process, leaves reel 35 and the moving direction that enters the paper of chopping machine, and should lift this moment with printing hood 36, make folder lock ring 38 upwards, and can utilize paper trigger bar 40 to help carry out manual paper and adjust program.
Fig. 4 shows by manually making reel 35 no paper be returned to program on the reel 35 along rotating with the direction 42 of its direction of rotation, should lift this moment with printing hood 36, make folder lock ring 38 upwards, and paper trigger bar 40 is placed on " paper release " position.
Fig. 5 is the back view of the spool type paper feed chosen wantonly, and it comprises and is used for this device is fixed on upper pivot hole 44 and bottom clamp 46 on the side frame 48 on the chopping machine.A large diameter right side axle sleeve 50 (not adorning paper in reel) is housed on the spindle rod 30 shown in the figure.
The detail drawing of the optimised form of this major diameter axle sleeve has been shown among Fig. 6, it has been shown among Fig. 7 partly has been installed in situation about being connected with right end cap 52 on the spindle rod 30.This axle sleeve comprises two pairs of back-to-back elongated flexing arms, the anti-radial component 58 that each arm has 54, one lateral parts of a radial component 56 and blocks.When axle sleeve 50 inserted in the paper core pipes, this flexing arm will be along laterally inwardly moving the power that passes over by 4 taper shoulders 60 that are located at the junction between lateral part 56 and the anti-radial component 58 to hold.Chang throw of lever will produce less insertion force like this.Restriction jut 61 can stop the excessive side travel of flexing arm, and the outside face of cylindrical shaft body can stop excessive the moving radially of terminal edge 63 simultaneously.Retainer 62 abuts against the end of paper core pipe, and any paper that reaches beyond the core tube edges will be by the solid wing 62 and the opposed wing institute stop of cracking.This solid wing comprises an axial slots 66, this line of rabbet joint is meshed with engagement tab 67 to stop relatively rotating between right side axle sleeve and end cap, this wing that cracks has a little lug 69 that is meshed with arrow-shaped block 68 on the end cap, to stop moving to axial between right side axle sleeve and end cap.Central authorities' bearing 72 provides the right-hand member location, and flexing arm end 74 is close on the outside face of the major diameter part 76 of end cap and can provides another adjustable location for paper in reel.
Fig. 8 shows the right-hand member that is installed in the major diameter spindle unit on the right frame subassembly.Plastic wall 78 provides a locating surface for bearing 72.
Before Fig. 9 A and 9B show respectively in being installed in 2 inches core pipe 80 and the right-hand member of later major diameter spindle unit.
Referring to Figure 10 A to 10F, show the spindle unit that unloads the paper core pipe that is used for first diameter in open-and-shut mode among the figure, and replace it with a spindle unit than the paper core pipe of minor diameter.
At first this spindle unit is unloaded from draught machine by every end of spindle unit is pulled out to the outside of the spring-loaded seat in the end frame subassembly (Figure 10 A).Then with of the left end landing of left side axle sleeve from spindle rod (Figure 10 B).Because the right-hand axis cover is connected on the spindle unit securely thereby dismantles it and needs additional step.At first utilize the left end cap of main shaft that main shaft is rested on the ground, stoutly the both wings of right side axle sleeve are pushed away downwards then, up to making it throw off right end cap (Figure 10 C).In case the right side axle sleeve is unfettered, just can be with its left end landing from spindle rod.
New right side minor diameter axle sleeve is slided over the left end of spindle rod and it is shifted to right-hand member.The axle sleeve wing is opened a little make to have a gap, rotate it then and make the small arrow shape latch on this gap and the right end cap be complementary, and further promote it up to its buckle ground snap-on (Figure 10 D) on small arrow shape latch along main shaft again.Then new small diameter rolls coil paper is inserted through the left end of spindle rod and with the engagement of right side minor diameter axle sleeve, after this again left side minor diameter axle sleeve is inserted through the spindle rod left end and is meshed (Figure 10 E) with the core pipe of new paper in reel.At last whole new spindle unit is contained in (Figure 10 F) in the chopping machine again.
Figure 11-13 shows a kind of being suitable for as this class left side of reinstalling among Figure 10 E or the minor diameter axle sleeve of right side axle sleeve use.It comprises complete the crack wing 90 and 6 taper shoulders 92.The crack wing 90 and the solid wing 92 all comprises same lug and axial slots, and this is for needed with the secure engagement of right end cap, and is similar with the situation of major diameter axle sleeve.
Figure 14-16 schematically shows one and has minor diameter taper shaft 94 and towards the composite end cap than the opposed taper shaft 96 of major diameter, and this end cap also has a major diameter central rings 98 that is used for locating the end of end cap and paper core pipe.
Should be understood that, although various illustrative embodiment of the present invention have been done diagram and explanation, but under the situation of the spirit and scope that do not break away from the following claims to be limited, the people that art technology is skilled can also make various changes to this.
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1. spindle unit that is used on ink jet printer installing paper in reel to be printed comprises:
One has a spindle rod that is installed in the location end cap of one end, and this bar comprises that one covers the outer reference plane of described spindle rod dorsad and one at described positioning end and covers interior reference plane towards described spindle rod at described positioning end;
One can slidably be installed on the described spindle rod and the axle sleeve that can center on described spindle rod rotation, described axle sleeve has one and is used for the reference plane that is meshed with reference plane in described location end cap described, and described axle sleeve also has a plurality of radial arms that are used to install first paper core pipe;
Be used for described axle sleeve is fixed on respect to described location end cap and make described axle sleeve and the interconnected anchor fitting of described location end cap on the desired location.
2. spindle unit as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: these parts also comprise an optional axle sleeve that is used for fixing a plurality of radial arms of second paper core pipe with different-diameter.
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