EP1121251B1 - Axial locking device for the swiveling axle of a hand-held stamp and hand-held stamp - Google Patents

Axial locking device for the swiveling axle of a hand-held stamp and hand-held stamp Download PDF

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EP1121251B1
EP1121251B1 EP99944159A EP99944159A EP1121251B1 EP 1121251 B1 EP1121251 B1 EP 1121251B1 EP 99944159 A EP99944159 A EP 99944159A EP 99944159 A EP99944159 A EP 99944159A EP 1121251 B1 EP1121251 B1 EP 1121251B1
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  • the invention relates to an axle lock for one end Swivel axis of a hand stamp with self-inking device, at which the pivot axis is housed in a stamp housing Type unit and guide slots in the side walls of the stamp housing interspersed and with their ends in openings in Legs of an actuating bracket movable relative to the stamp housing is held, the axle securing one on the Has end of the pivot axis snap-on ring part that with at least one radially inner snap projection for snapping in a circumferential recess adjacent to the outer end of the Swivel axis is provided.
  • the invention relates to a hand stamp with at least such an axle lock.
  • US 5 058 501 A is a hand stamp with self-inking device known in which a housed in a stamp housing Type aggregate at the stamp actuation by one Swiveling or turning axis is swung around so that it is off a inking position in which the print types face up are and lie there against an ink pad, in an active Position is moved in which the previously inked on the ink pad Print types pressed against a base to be printed become.
  • This turning movement of the type unit is with the help of a generally U-shaped operating bracket in view, on which a handle is placed, and that with his both legs moved along the side walls of the stamp housing becomes.
  • To guide this movement is a cap-like Plastic guide part placed on the stamp housing, whereby this guide part also has a slot for the stamp pad forms.
  • the pivot axis for the type unit is known in this Hand stamped by outer Seeger ring-like ring parts the two axles secured; these ring parts come into play radially inwardly projecting snap projections in a circumferential groove the axis.
  • Within these ring parts are in both End regions of the swivel axis are graduated in axial section Bearing rings provided with the smaller diameters Areas in the bearing opening of the respective operating arm leg used or in the up and down movement the pivot axis provided in the side walls of the stamp housing Intervene longitudinal slot.
  • the inner graduated bearing ring forms a spacer element with its larger ring flange, around the stamp housing and the adjacent actuating bracket leg at a predetermined distance from each other hold.
  • This axle lock with the bearing rings as well as with the Securing ring part provides the possibility of a rotary movement the pivot axis relative to the stamp housing and the actuating bracket safe, furthermore by the rotatability of the bearing rings a little wear on the stamp housing as well as on Actuating bracket is secured even if these parts like Usually made of metal, but the bearing rings are made of plastic.
  • AT 379 552 B also includes a self-inking stamp Knockover coloring is known in the case of the ends of the swivel axis holding disks are snapped on from the outside; thereby only an axial securing of the swivel axis is realized, the disadvantages explained above, especially regarding Axle bearing.
  • the aim of the invention is to secure the axle at the beginning provided type to provide the assembly of the pivot axis or the components of the hand stamp simplified and thereby a bearing or guidance of the axis in the bearing housing and in Operating handle ensures the rotatability and durability also in the case of such components made of metal should be guaranteed.
  • the axle lock according to the invention of the aforementioned Art is characterized in that the ring part in one piece with a bearing sleeve is formed with the axle lock installed the actuator bracket leg and the longitudinal slot in the Side wall of the stamp housing penetrated.
  • the invention thus provides an axle lock with an integrated Guide or with an integrated bearing part in the form of a bearing sleeve before, which brings the advantage that at (or preferred only one component is mounted on each axis end of the swivel axis must become; Another advantage is that the axle securing component can be snapped onto the axle end from the outside can, if already the stamp housing and the operating bracket are brought into their corresponding relative position, so that the above-mentioned snap-on process is also simple, in particular automated, can be accomplished.
  • the ring part together with the bearing sleeve made of plastic e.g. POM (polyoxymethylene)
  • POM polyoxymethylene
  • materials can also be used for other injection molding materials
  • Plastics, in particular thermoplastics, are used, such as. PMA (polymethacrylate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) or ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).
  • the invention also relates to a hand stamp with at least an axle lock according to the invention.
  • the invention preferably also provides for a hand stamp on which one in a known manner, the legs of the operating bracket leading guide part attached to the stamp housing at least one tab is formed, which acts as a spacer in the gap between the stamp housing and the respective Actuator bracket leg protrudes. With this training is thus through the at least one tab that acts as a spacer on the guide part a replacement for those serving as spacers Ring flanges of the bearing rings of the known from US 5 058 501 A.
  • Hand stamp provided so that the legs of the operating bracket at least in the area of this tab (s), i.e.
  • Fig.1 is a regarding its general structure a conventional hand stamp with self-inking device is shown, which is generally designated 1, and which is a stamp housing 2 made of metal, in which a not shown in Figure 1, Type unit partially illustrated in FIG. 3 3 is included.
  • the - fixed and / or variable - print types this type aggregate 3 are shown in Fig.1 and 3 Rest position turned upwards, and they lie on one in a slot 4 inserted, not shown Ink pad on; from this rest position or coloring position the type unit 3 with the help of an operating bracket 5 in brought a lower pressure position and with the help of a Turn mechanism by 180 ° around a swivel axis or turning axis 6 turned.
  • the bearing sleeve 16 is generally cylindrical and in one piece with one serving to fix the swivel axis 6 outer ring part 17 shaped.
  • This axle locking ring part 17 consists, as best of Fig. 2 and 3 4 can be seen from four ring segments, which are shown in FIG 17a to 17d, and each corresponding to one Quarter arcs run in pairs and each through one Slits 18a, 18b, 18c and 18d are separated from each other. How can be seen from Figure 4 and also from Figure 2, these slots 18a to 18d cross-shaped, with a perpendicular to each other Course, arranged, and they end in the axial direction at the Bearing sleeve 16.
  • ring segments 17a to 17d instead of four ring segments 17a to 17d, in principle, fewer or more ring segments are also provided like two, three, or six, however the provision of four ring segments 17a to 17d as shown as advantageous with regard to the one possible simple manufacture and on the other hand good, reliable Snap connection proved to be particularly cheap. at smaller dimensions of the ring part 17, it is for manufacturing reasons expedient, less - e.g. three - to provide ring segments.
  • the axle securing "nipple” 19 is preferably through Injection molding or spraying made of plastic, especially one Thermoplastic, such as made of ABS or PMA. Especially POM is preferred as the material for the axle securing nipple (Polyoxymethylene). These plastic materials have a high Strength, and they have been tested for the present Purpose proven advantageous.
  • the legs 13,14 of the operating bracket 5, which is a handle for actuation 23, during the downward movement along the stamp housing 2 guided in a guide part 24, the cap-like the top of the stamp housing 2 is placed, and also defines the slot 4 for the stamp pad.
  • This guide part 24 is preferably also made of plastic, such as such as POM or ABS, and it has a slot guide for the Leg 13, 14 of the operating bracket 5, as is known per se is, cf. also the slot 25 in FIG. 3.
  • tabs 26, 27 on both Pages, i.e. on the outer sides, the two side walls 7,8 of the Stamp housing 2 abut, molded in one piece, s. Fig. 1 and 2, the one tab 27 partly in the sectional view of Fig.3 is recognizable.
  • these tabs 26, 27 a distance from each other corresponding to the slot width of the longitudinal slot 12 in the respective side wall 7 or 8 of the Stamp housing 2 on.
  • the tabs 26, 27 serve as spacer elements, i.e. Spacers, when guiding the legs 13 or 14 of the operating bracket 5 during its downward movement relatively to the stamp housing 2, the legs 13, 14 in one given distance (in the order of 1 mm) from the Hold side walls 7 and 8 of the stamp housing 2.
  • This spacer function had the hand stamp according to US 5,058,501 A the internal step-shaped there intended for storage Bearing rings or more precisely their radial flanges, which, however, at the present axle lock 19, with the simple cylindrical Bearing sleeve 16 in one piece with the ring part 17, due to this Training and assembly by attaching this part of outside on the pivot axis 6, are omitted.
  • the described axis lock 19 is preferred on both Ends of the pivot axis 6 are provided, although it is in itself it would be conceivable to secure only one axle end with it.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Achssicherung für ein Ende einer Schwenkachse eines Handstempels mit Selbstfärbeeinrichtung, bei dem die Schwenkachse ein in einem Stempelgehäuse aufgenommenes Typenaggregat sowie Führungsschlitze in Seitenwänden des Stempelgehäuses durchsetzt und mit ihren Enden in Öffnungen in Schenkeln eines relativ zum Stempelgehäuse beweglichen Betätigungsbügels gehalten ist, wobei die Achssicherung einen an dem Ende der Schwenkachse aufschnappbaren Ringteil aufweist, der mit wenigstens einem radial inneren Schnappvorsprung zum Einschnappen in eine Umfangsvertiefung benachbart dem äußeren Ende der Schwenkachse versehen ist.The invention relates to an axle lock for one end Swivel axis of a hand stamp with self-inking device, at which the pivot axis is housed in a stamp housing Type unit and guide slots in the side walls of the stamp housing interspersed and with their ends in openings in Legs of an actuating bracket movable relative to the stamp housing is held, the axle securing one on the Has end of the pivot axis snap-on ring part that with at least one radially inner snap projection for snapping in a circumferential recess adjacent to the outer end of the Swivel axis is provided.

Weiters betrifft die Erfindung einen Handstempel mit zumindest einer solchen Achssicherung.Furthermore, the invention relates to a hand stamp with at least such an axle lock.

Aus der US 5 058 501 A ist ein Handstempel mit Selbstfärbeeinrichtung bekannt, bei dem ein in einem Stempelgehäuse aufgenommenes Typenaggregat bei der Stempelbetätigung um eine Schwenk- oder Wendeachse herumgeschwenkt wird, so dass es aus einer Einfärbe-Position, in der die Drucktypen nach oben gewandt sind und dort an einem Stempelkissen anliegen, in eine aktive Stellung bewegt wird, in der die zuvor am Stempelkissen eingefärbten Drucktypen gegen eine zu bedruckende Unterlage gedrückt werden. Diese Wendebewegung des Typenaggregats wird mit Hilfe eines in Ansicht allgemein U-förmigen Betätigungsbügels erreicht, auf den ein Handgriff aufgesetzt ist, und der mit seinen beiden Schenkeln längs der Seitenwände des Stempelgehäuses bewegt wird. Zur Führung dieser Bewegung ist ein kappenartiger Kunststoff-Führungsteil auf das Stempelgehäuse aufgesetzt, wobei dieser Führungsteil auch ein Einschubfach für das Stempelkissen bildet.From US 5 058 501 A is a hand stamp with self-inking device known in which a housed in a stamp housing Type aggregate at the stamp actuation by one Swiveling or turning axis is swung around so that it is off a inking position in which the print types face up are and lie there against an ink pad, in an active Position is moved in which the previously inked on the ink pad Print types pressed against a base to be printed become. This turning movement of the type unit is with the help of a generally U-shaped operating bracket in view, on which a handle is placed, and that with his both legs moved along the side walls of the stamp housing becomes. To guide this movement is a cap-like Plastic guide part placed on the stamp housing, whereby this guide part also has a slot for the stamp pad forms.

Die Schwenkachse für das Typenaggregat wird bei diesem bekannten Handstempel durch äußere Seegerring-artige Ringteile an den beiden Achsenden gesichert; diese Ringteile greifen mit radial einwärts abstehenden Schnappvorsprüngen in eine Umfangsnut der Achse ein. Innerhalb dieser Ringteile sind in beiden Endbereichen der Schwenkachse im Axialschnitt abgestuft ausgebildete Lagerringe vorgesehen, die mit den durchmesserkleineren Bereichen in der Lageröffnung des jeweiligen Betätigungsbügel-Schenkels eingesetzt bzw. in den zur Auf- und Abbewegung der Schwenkachse in den Seitenwänden des Stempelgehäuses vorgesehenen Längsschlitz eingreifen. Der innere abgestufte Lagerring bildet dabei mit seinem durchmessergrößeren Ringflansch ein Distanzelement, um das Stempelgehäuse und den benachbarten Betätigungsbügel-Schenkel in einem vorgegebenen Abstand voneinander zu halten. Diese Achssicherung mit den Lagerringen sowie mit dem Sicherungs-Ringteil stellt die Möglichkeit einer Drehbewegung der Schwenkachse relativ zum Stempelgehäuse und zum Betätigungsbügel sicher, wobei ferner durch die Drehbarkeit der Lagerringe eine geringe Abnutzung desselben am Stempelgehäuse wie auch am Betätigungsbügel auch dann gesichert wird, wenn diese Teile wie üblich aus Metall, die Lagerringe hingegen aus Kunststoff bestehen.The pivot axis for the type unit is known in this Hand stamped by outer Seeger ring-like ring parts the two axles secured; these ring parts come into play radially inwardly projecting snap projections in a circumferential groove the axis. Within these ring parts are in both End regions of the swivel axis are graduated in axial section Bearing rings provided with the smaller diameters Areas in the bearing opening of the respective operating arm leg used or in the up and down movement the pivot axis provided in the side walls of the stamp housing Intervene longitudinal slot. The inner graduated bearing ring forms a spacer element with its larger ring flange, around the stamp housing and the adjacent actuating bracket leg at a predetermined distance from each other hold. This axle lock with the bearing rings as well as with the Securing ring part provides the possibility of a rotary movement the pivot axis relative to the stamp housing and the actuating bracket safe, furthermore by the rotatability of the bearing rings a little wear on the stamp housing as well as on Actuating bracket is secured even if these parts like Usually made of metal, but the bearing rings are made of plastic.

Von Nachteil ist bei dieser bekannten Lösung jedoch, dass an jedem Achsende mehrere Ringe bzw. Ringteile angebracht werden müssen, u.zw. in verschiedenen Relativpositionen bezüglich der übrigen Komponenten des Handstempels; dies macht die Montage der Achse bzw. den Zusammenbau des Stempelgehäuses mit dem Betätigungsbügel außerordentlich mühsam und aufwendig. Vor allem ist diese Anbringung von Ringteilen auch nachteilig im Hinblick auf eine automatische Montage des Handstempels, wie dies an sich angestrebt wird. Überdies sind allein für die Achssicherung drei Einzelteile herzustellen und auf Lager zu halten, was ebenfalls einen Aufwand bedeutet.The disadvantage of this known solution, however, is that Several rings or ring parts can be attached to each axle end must, etc. in different relative positions with respect to the other components of the hand stamp; this makes the assembly of the Axis or the assembly of the stamp housing with the operating bracket extraordinarily arduous and complex. Most of all this attachment of ring parts also disadvantageous in terms of an automatic assembly of the hand stamp, as desired in itself becomes. In addition, there are three for the axle lock alone Manufacture individual parts and keep them in stock, which also means an effort.

Aus der AT 379 552 B ist weiters ein Selbstfärbestempel mit Oberschlagfärbung bekannt, bei dem auf die Enden der Schwenkachse von außen her Haltescheiben aufgeschnappt sind; dadurch wird bloß eine axiale Sicherung der Schwenkachse realisiert, wobei sich die vorstehend erläuterten Nachteile, v.a. hinsichtlich Achslagerung, ergeben.AT 379 552 B also includes a self-inking stamp Knockover coloring is known in the case of the ends of the swivel axis holding disks are snapped on from the outside; thereby only an axial securing of the swivel axis is realized, the disadvantages explained above, especially regarding Axle bearing.

Es ist nun Ziel der Erfindung, eine Achssicherung der eingangs angeführten Art vorzusehen, die die Montage der Schwenkachse bzw. der Komponenten des Handstempels vereinfacht und dabei eine Lagerung bzw. Führung der Achse im Lagergehäuse und im Betätigungsbügel sicherstellt, wobei die Drehbarkeit und Beständigkeit auch im Falle von derartigen Komponenten aus Metall gewährleistet sein soll.The aim of the invention is to secure the axle at the beginning provided type to provide the assembly of the pivot axis or the components of the hand stamp simplified and thereby a bearing or guidance of the axis in the bearing housing and in Operating handle ensures the rotatability and durability also in the case of such components made of metal should be guaranteed.

Die erfindungsgemäße Achssicherung der eingangs erwähnten Art ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Ringteil einstückig mit einer Lagerhülse ausgebildet ist, die bei montierter Achssicherung den Betätigungsbügel-Schenkel sowie den Längsschlitz in der Seitenwand des Stempelgehäuses durchsetzt.The axle lock according to the invention of the aforementioned Art is characterized in that the ring part in one piece with a bearing sleeve is formed with the axle lock installed the actuator bracket leg and the longitudinal slot in the Side wall of the stamp housing penetrated.

Die Erfindung sieht somit eine Achssicherung mit integrierter Führung bzw. mit integriertem Lagerteil in Form einer Lagerhülse vor, was den Vorteil erbringt, dass an dem (bzw. bevorzugt an jedem) Achsende der Schwenkachse nur ein Bauteil montiert werden muss; von Vorteil ist dabei weiters, dass der Achssicherungs-Bauteil von außen auf das Achsende aufgeschnappt werden kann, wenn bereits das Stempelgehäuse und der Betätigungsbügel in ihre entsprechende Relativposition gebracht sind, so dass auch der vorerwähnte Aufschnappvorgang einfach, insbesondere automatisiert, bewerkstelligt werden kann.The invention thus provides an axle lock with an integrated Guide or with an integrated bearing part in the form of a bearing sleeve before, which brings the advantage that at (or preferred only one component is mounted on each axis end of the swivel axis must become; Another advantage is that the axle securing component can be snapped onto the axle end from the outside can, if already the stamp housing and the operating bracket are brought into their corresponding relative position, so that the above-mentioned snap-on process is also simple, in particular automated, can be accomplished.

Für die Montage sowie Demontage des insgesamt somit nippelartigen Achssicherungs-Bauteils ist es von besonderem Vorteil, wenn der Ringteil durch mehrere von der Lagerhülse stirnseitig abstehende, voneinander durch Schlitze getrennte Ringsegmente gebildet ist. Dadurch, dass mehrere durch Schlitze voneinander getrennte Ringsegmente vorliegen, ist ein federndes Auslenken dieser Ringsegmente relativ zur Lagerhülse, von der sie axial sowie radial abstehen, beim Aufschnappen auf die Achsenden ebenso wie beim Abnehmen hievon verhältnismäßig einfach möglich, verglichen mit einer geschlossenen Ringform, wo durch elastische Materialverformung des oder der inneren Schnappvorsprünge das Aufschnappen oder Abnehmen bewerkstelligt werden muss. Dabei hat es sich im Hinblick auf eine einfache Herstellung sowie günstige Konfiguration für das Aufschnappen und Abnehmen als besonders vorteilhafter Kompromiss erwiesen, wenn vier jeweils in Stirnansicht ungefähr einem Viertelkreisbogen entsprechende Ringsegmente vorgesehen sind, die durch zueinander senkrecht verlaufende Schlitze voneinander getrennt sind.For assembly and disassembly of the overall nipple-like Axle securing component, it is of particular advantage if the ring part by several of the bearing sleeve face protruding ring segments separated from one another by slots is formed. By having several through slots from each other If there are separate ring segments, this is a resilient deflection of these ring segments relative to the bearing sleeve from which they are axially as well as protrude radially, as well when snapping onto the axle ends as if you were able to lose weight relatively easily, compared to a closed ring shape, where by elastic Deformation of the material of the inner snap projections Snapping or removing must be accomplished. Doing it is in terms of ease of manufacture as well as inexpensive Configuration for snapping and removing as special proven compromise when four each in front view ring segments corresponding approximately to a quarter-circle arc are provided by the mutually perpendicular Slots are separated.

Auch ist es günstig, wenn der Ringteil zusammen mit der Lagerhülse aus Kunststoff, wie z.B. POM (Polyoxymethylen), gespritzt ist. Durch eine derartige Herstellung als Spritzgussteil wird eine besonders kostengünstige Fertigung sichergestellt. Als Materialien können im Prinzip auch andere für Spritzguss geeignete Kunststoffe, insbesondere Thermoplaste, verwendet werden, wie z.B. PMA (Polymethacrylat), PMMA (Polymethylmethacrylat) oder ABS (Acrylnitril-Butadien-Styrol).It is also advantageous if the ring part together with the bearing sleeve made of plastic, e.g. POM (polyoxymethylene), sprayed is. Through such a production as an injection molded part a particularly cost-effective production is ensured. As In principle, materials can also be used for other injection molding materials Plastics, in particular thermoplastics, are used, such as. PMA (polymethacrylate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) or ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist auch ein Handstempel mit zumindest einer erfindungsgemäßen Achssicherung. Die Erfindung sieht hier auch bevorzugt einen Handstempel vor, bei dem an einem in an sich bekannter Weise die Schenkel des Betätigungsbügels führenden, an dem Stempelgehäuse angebrachten Führungsteil zumindest eine Lasche angeformt ist, die als Distanzelement in den Spalt zwischen dem Stempelgehäuse und dem jeweiligen Betätigungsbügel-Schenkel ragt. Bei dieser Ausbildung wird somit durch die zumindest eine als Distanzelement fungierende Lasche am Führungsteil ein Ersatz für die als Abstandshalter dienenden Ringflansche der Lagerringe des aus der US 5 058 501 A bekannten Handstempels vorgesehen, so dass die Schenkel des Betätigungsbügels zumindest im Bereich dieser Lasche(n), d.h. im Bereich des unteren Randes des Führungsteiles, in einem vorgegebenen Abstand von der Außenseite der Seitenwände des Stempelgehäuses gehalten werden. Diese Lasche(n) übernimmt bzw. übernehmen somit die Abstandshalter- und Führungsfunktion für den jeweiligen Schenkel des Betätigungsbügels bei dessen Abwärtsbewegung relativ zum Stempelgehäuse, die beim bekannten Stempel die Flansche der auf der Schwenkachse sitzenden gesonderten Lagerringe innehaben, und die durch die vorliegende Achssicherungs-Ausbildung mit der einen einheitlichen Außendurchmesser aufweisenden Lagerhülse, wegfallen.The invention also relates to a hand stamp with at least an axle lock according to the invention. The invention preferably also provides for a hand stamp on which one in a known manner, the legs of the operating bracket leading guide part attached to the stamp housing at least one tab is formed, which acts as a spacer in the gap between the stamp housing and the respective Actuator bracket leg protrudes. With this training is thus through the at least one tab that acts as a spacer on the guide part a replacement for those serving as spacers Ring flanges of the bearing rings of the known from US 5 058 501 A. Hand stamp provided so that the legs of the operating bracket at least in the area of this tab (s), i.e. in the area of the lower edge of the guide part, at a predetermined distance from the outside of the side walls of the stamp housing being held. This tab (s) thus take over the spacer and guide function for each Leg of the operating bracket relative to its downward movement to the stamp housing, the flanges of the well-known stamp have the separate bearing rings on the swivel axis, and that through the present axle lock training with the bearing sleeve having a uniform outer diameter, eliminated.

Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand eines in der Zeichnung veranschaulichten, besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels, auf das sie jedoch nicht beschränkt sein soll, noch weiter erläutert. Im Einzelnen zeigen:

  • Fig.1 eine schaubildliche Ansicht eines Handstempels mit Selbstfärbeeinrichtung;
  • Fig.2 eine Detailansicht dieses Handstempels im Bereich der Achssicherung für die Schwenkachse des Typenaggregats;
  • Fig.3 einen Längsschnitt durch diesen Teil des Handstempels, gemäß der Linie III-III in Fig.2; und
  • Fig.4 eine schaubildliche Ansicht des einteiligen Achssicherungs-Bauteils, wie er aus Fig.2 und 3 ersichtlich ist.
  • The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an especially preferred exemplary embodiment illustrated in the drawing, to which, however, it should not be limited. Show in detail:
  • 1 shows a perspective view of a hand stamp with self-inking device;
  • 2 shows a detailed view of this hand stamp in the area of the axle lock for the pivot axis of the type assembly;
  • 3 shows a longitudinal section through this part of the hand stamp, along the line III-III in Figure 2; and
  • 4 shows a diagrammatic view of the one-piece axle securing component, as can be seen from FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • In Fig.1 ist ein hinsichtlich seines allgemeinen Aufbaus an sich herkömmlicher Handstempel mit Selbstfärbeeinrichtung dargestellt, der allgemein mit 1 bezeichnet ist, und der ein Stempelgehäuse 2 aus Metall aufweist, in dem ein in Fig.1 nicht ersichtliches, in Fig.3 teilweise veranschaulichtes Typenaggregat 3 aufgenommen ist. Die - festen und/oder variablen - Drucktypen dieses Typenaggregats 3 sind in der in Fig.1 und 3 gezeigten Ruhestellung nach oben gewandt, und sie liegen dabei an einem in einem Einschubfach 4 eingeschobenen, nicht näher dargestellten Stempelkissen an; aus dieser Ruhestellung oder Einfärbstellung wird das Typenaggregat 3 mit Hilfe eines Betätigungsbügels 5 in eine untere Druckstellung gebracht und dabei mit Hilfe eines Wendemechanismus um 180° um eine Schwenkachse oder Wendeachse 6 gewendet. Der Wendemechanismus für einen solchen Stempel mit Oberschlagfärbung ist dabei an sich bekannt und bedarf hier keiner weiteren Erläuterung; es sei nur darauf hingewiesen, dass an den Innenseiten der Seitenwände 7,8 des Stempelgehäuses 2 in deren oberen Bereich Steuerschwingen 9 mit Hilfe eines eingerasteten Lagervorsprungs 10 angelenkt sind, vgl. Fig.3, und diese Steuerschwingen 9 weisen je eine Steuerkurve 11 in Form eines bogenförmig verlaufenden Schlitzes auf, der von der Schwenkachse 6 ebenso durchsetzt wird wie ein gerader Längsschlitz 12 in den Seitenwänden 7,8 des Stempelgehäuses 2. Weiters durchsetzt die Schwenkachse 6 auch die - üblicherweise ebenfalls metallischen - Schenkel 13,14 des in an sich bekannter Weise in Ansicht allgemein U-förmigen Betätigungsbügels 5. Im Einzelnen weisen die Schenkel 13,14 je eine kreisrunde Lageröffnung 15 auf, s. Fig.3, und in dieser Lageröffnung 15 ist die Schwenkachse 6 mit Hilfe einer Lagerhülse 16 drehbar gelagert.In Fig.1 is a regarding its general structure a conventional hand stamp with self-inking device is shown, which is generally designated 1, and which is a stamp housing 2 made of metal, in which a not shown in Figure 1, Type unit partially illustrated in FIG. 3 3 is included. The - fixed and / or variable - print types this type aggregate 3 are shown in Fig.1 and 3 Rest position turned upwards, and they lie on one in a slot 4 inserted, not shown Ink pad on; from this rest position or coloring position the type unit 3 with the help of an operating bracket 5 in brought a lower pressure position and with the help of a Turn mechanism by 180 ° around a swivel axis or turning axis 6 turned. The turning mechanism for such a stamp Flap coloring is known per se and is required here no further explanation; it should only be noted that on the inside of the side walls 7,8 of the stamp housing 2 in the upper area of the control rocker 9 with the help of a latched Bearing projection 10 are articulated, cf. Fig.3, and this Control rockers 9 each have a control curve 11 in the form of a arcuate slot on that of the pivot axis 6 is penetrated as well as a straight longitudinal slot 12 in the Side walls 7,8 of the stamp housing 2. Furthermore, the Swivel axis 6 also the - usually also metallic - Legs 13, 14 of the view in general in a manner known per se U-shaped operating bracket 5. Specifically, the Legs 13, 14 each have a circular bearing opening 15, see FIG. Figure 3, and in this bearing opening 15 is the pivot axis 6 with the help a bearing sleeve 16 rotatably mounted.

    Die Lagerhülse 16 ist allgemein zylindrisch ausgebildet und in einem Stück mit einem zur Fixierung der Schwenkachse 6 dienenden äußeren Ringteil 17 geformt. Dieser Achssicherungs-Ringteil 17 besteht dabei, wie außer aus Fig.2 und 3 am besten aus Fig.4 ersichtlich ist, aus vier Ringsegmenten, die in Fig.4 mit 17a bis 17d bezeichnet sind, und die jeweils entsprechend einem Viertelkreisbogen verlaufen sowie je paarweise durch einen Schlitz 18a, 18b, 18c bzw. 18d voneinander getrennt sind. Wie aus Fig.4 und auch aus Fig.2 ersichtlich ist, sind diese Schlitze 18a bis 18d kreuzförmig, mit einem zueinander senkrechten Verlauf, angeordnet, und sie enden in axialer Richtung an der Lagerhülse 16. Dies bedeutet andererseits, dass die Ringsegmente 17a bis 17d von der eigentlichen Lagerhülse 16 axial nach vorne abstehen und sich dabei auch radial auswärts über den Außenumfang der Lagerhülse 16 erstrecken, wobei sie relativ zur Lagerhülse 16 federnd ausgelenkt werden können. Dadurch können sie beim Aufstecken dieses Axialsicherungs-"Nippels", der in Fig.4 insgesamt mit 19 bezeichnet ist, auf das jeweilige Ende der Schwenkachse 6 radial auswärts bewegt werden. Dies ist deshalb erforderlich, weil die Ringsegmente 17a bis 17d an ihrer Innenseite je mit einem Schnappvorsprung 20 geformt sind, welcher, wie aus Fig.3 ersichtlich ist, in eine Umfangsvertiefung oder Ringnut 21 benachbart dem äußeren Ende 22 der Schwenkachse 6 einschnappt.The bearing sleeve 16 is generally cylindrical and in one piece with one serving to fix the swivel axis 6 outer ring part 17 shaped. This axle locking ring part 17 consists, as best of Fig. 2 and 3 4 can be seen from four ring segments, which are shown in FIG 17a to 17d, and each corresponding to one Quarter arcs run in pairs and each through one Slits 18a, 18b, 18c and 18d are separated from each other. How can be seen from Figure 4 and also from Figure 2, these slots 18a to 18d cross-shaped, with a perpendicular to each other Course, arranged, and they end in the axial direction at the Bearing sleeve 16. On the other hand, this means that the ring segments 17a to 17d axially forward from the actual bearing sleeve 16 protrude and also radially outward over the outer circumference extend the bearing sleeve 16, being relative to the bearing sleeve 16 can be deflected resiliently. That way they can when attaching this axial securing "nipple", which is shown in Fig.4 is designated in total by 19 at the respective end of the Swivel axis 6 can be moved radially outward. That is why required because the ring segments 17a to 17d on their inside are each formed with a snap projection 20 which as can be seen from Figure 3, in a circumferential recess or Annular groove 21 adjacent the outer end 22 of the pivot axis 6 snaps.

    Selbstverständlich können anstatt von vier Ringsegmenten 17a bis 17d im Prinzip auch weniger oder mehr Ringsegmente vorgesehen werden, wie etwa zwei, drei oder aber sechs, jedoch hat sich das Vorsehen von vier Ringsegmenten 17a bis 17d, wie gezeigt, als vorteilhaft im Hinblick einerseits auf eine möglichst einfache Herstellung und andererseits auf eine gute, zuverlässige Schnappverbindung als besonders günstig erwiesen. Bei kleineren Abmessungen des Ringteils 17 ist es aus Herstellungsgründen zweckmäßig, weniger - z.B. drei - Ringsegmente vorzusehen.Of course, instead of four ring segments 17a to 17d, in principle, fewer or more ring segments are also provided like two, three, or six, however the provision of four ring segments 17a to 17d as shown as advantageous with regard to the one possible simple manufacture and on the other hand good, reliable Snap connection proved to be particularly cheap. at smaller dimensions of the ring part 17, it is for manufacturing reasons expedient, less - e.g. three - to provide ring segments.

    Der Achssicherungs-"Nippel" 19 wird vorzugsweise durch Spritzgießen bzw. Spritzen aus Kunststoff, insbesondere einem Thermoplast, wie etwa aus ABS oder PMA, hergestellt. Besonders bevorzugt wird als Material für den Achssicherungs-Nippel POM (Polyoxymethylen). Diese Kunststoffmaterialien haben eine hohe Festigkeit, und sie haben sich im Test für den vorliegenden Zweck als vorteilhaft erwiesen.The axle securing "nipple" 19 is preferably through Injection molding or spraying made of plastic, especially one Thermoplastic, such as made of ABS or PMA. Especially POM is preferred as the material for the axle securing nipple (Polyoxymethylene). These plastic materials have a high Strength, and they have been tested for the present Purpose proven advantageous.

    Wie aus Fig.1 weiters ersichtlich ist, werden die Schenkel 13,14 des Betätigungsbügels 5, der zur Betätigung einen Handgriff 23 aufweist, bei der Abwärtsbewegung längs des Stempelgehäuses 2 in einem Führungsteil 24 geführt, der kappenartig auf die Oberseite des Stempelgehäuses 2 aufgesetzt ist, und der auch das Einschubfach 4 für das Stempelkissen definiert. Dieser Führungsteil 24 besteht bevorzugt ebenfalls aus Kunststoff, wie etwa POM oder ABS, und er besitzt eine Schlitzführung für die Schenkel 13,14 des Betätigungsbügels 5, wie dies an sich bekannt ist, vgl. auch den Schlitz 25 in Fig. 3.As can also be seen from Fig.1, the legs 13,14 of the operating bracket 5, which is a handle for actuation 23, during the downward movement along the stamp housing 2 guided in a guide part 24, the cap-like the top of the stamp housing 2 is placed, and also defines the slot 4 for the stamp pad. This guide part 24 is preferably also made of plastic, such as such as POM or ABS, and it has a slot guide for the Leg 13, 14 of the operating bracket 5, as is known per se is, cf. also the slot 25 in FIG. 3.

    Mit diesem Führungsteil 24 sind Laschen 26,27, die an beiden Seiten, d.h. an den Außenseiten, der beiden Seitenwände 7,8 des Stempelgehäuses 2 anliegen, einstückig geformt, s. Fig.1 und 2, wobei die eine Lasche 27 zum Teil auch in der Schnittdarstellung von Fig.3 erkennbar ist. Wie ersichtlich weisen diese Laschen 26,27 einen Abstand voneinander entsprechend der Schlitzbreite des Längsschlitzes 12 in der jeweiligen Seitenwand 7 bzw. 8 des Stempelgehäuses 2 auf. Die Laschen 26,27 dienen als Distanzelemente, d.h. Abstandshalter, bei der Führung der Schenkel 13 bzw. 14 des Betätigungsbügels 5 während dessen Abwärtsbewegung relativ zum Stempelgehäuse 2, wobei sie die Schenkel 13,14 in einem vorgegebenen Abstand (in der Größenordnung von 1 mm) von den Seitenwänden 7 bzw. 8 des Stempelgehäuses 2 halten. Diese Distanzelement-Funktion hatten beim Handstempel gemäß US 5 058 501 A die dort zur Lagerung vorgesehenen inneren stufenförmigen Lagerringe bzw. genauer deren radiale Flansche, die jedoch bei der vorliegenden Achssicherung 19, mit der einfach zylindrischen Lagerhülse 16 in einem Stück mit dem Ringteil 17, auf Grund dieser Ausbildung und der Montage durch Aufstecken dieses Teils von außen auf die Schwenkachse 6, entfallen sind.With this guide member 24 are tabs 26, 27 on both Pages, i.e. on the outer sides, the two side walls 7,8 of the Stamp housing 2 abut, molded in one piece, s. Fig. 1 and 2, the one tab 27 partly in the sectional view of Fig.3 is recognizable. As can be seen, these tabs 26, 27 a distance from each other corresponding to the slot width of the longitudinal slot 12 in the respective side wall 7 or 8 of the Stamp housing 2 on. The tabs 26, 27 serve as spacer elements, i.e. Spacers, when guiding the legs 13 or 14 of the operating bracket 5 during its downward movement relatively to the stamp housing 2, the legs 13, 14 in one given distance (in the order of 1 mm) from the Hold side walls 7 and 8 of the stamp housing 2. This spacer function had the hand stamp according to US 5,058,501 A the internal step-shaped there intended for storage Bearing rings or more precisely their radial flanges, which, however, at the present axle lock 19, with the simple cylindrical Bearing sleeve 16 in one piece with the ring part 17, due to this Training and assembly by attaching this part of outside on the pivot axis 6, are omitted.

    Die beschriebene Achssicherung 19 wird bevorzugt an beiden Enden der Schwenkachse 6 vorgesehen, wenngleich es an sich auch denkbar wäre, nur ein Achsende damit zu sichern.The described axis lock 19 is preferred on both Ends of the pivot axis 6 are provided, although it is in itself it would be conceivable to secure only one axle end with it.

    Claims (5)

    1. An axial securing device (19) for an end of a pivot axle (6) of a hand stamp (1) comprising a self-inking device, wherein the pivot axle (6) extends through a character unit (3) accommodated in a stamp housing (2) as well as through guiding slots (12) in the side walls (7, 8) of the stamp housing (2), the ends of the pivot axle being held in openings (15) in legs (13, 14) of an actuating bow (5), which actuating bow is movable relative to the stamp housing (2), the axial securing device (19) comprising an annular member (17) capable of being snapped onto the end of the pivot axle (6), which annular member comprises at least one radially inward snap projection (20) for snapping engagement in a peripheral groove (21) adjacent the outer end of the pivot axle (6), characterized in that the annular member (17) is formed to be integral with a bearing sleeve (16) which, with the axial securing device (19) mounted, extends through the actuating bow leg (13) as well as through the longitudinal slot (12) in the side wall (7) of the stamp housing (2).
    2. An axial securing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the annular member (17) is formed by several annular segments (17a-17d) projecting from the front end of the bearing sleeve (16) and separated from each other by slots (18a-18d).
    3. An axial securing device according to claim 2, characterized in that four annular segments (17a-17d) are provided, each corresponding approximately to a quarter circular arc seen in front end view, separated from each other by slots (18a-18d) extending perpendicular relative to each other.
    4. An axial securing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the annular member (17) and the bearing sleeve (16) together are injection-molded of plastics, such as, e.g., POM.
    5. A hand stamp (1) comprising at least one axial securing device (19) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that on a guiding part (24) guiding the legs (13, 14) of the actuating bow (5) and attached on the stamp housing (2), at least one lug plate (26, 27) is molded which extends as a spacer element into the gap between the stamp housing (2) and the respective actuating bow leg (13).
    EP99944159A 1998-10-14 1999-09-21 Axial locking device for the swiveling axle of a hand-held stamp and hand-held stamp Expired - Lifetime EP1121251B1 (en)

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