EP1880857B1 - Assembly for replacing ink modules - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an arrangement for exchanging ink-printing modules or ink-jet cartridges, in particular in a franking and / or addressing machine. It has been proven to exploit the advantages of ink printing also in the field of mechanical franking and / or addressing.
- the printing takes place without contact by means of ink print head, see for example DE 44 24 771 C1 and EP 0 696 509 B1 ,
- inkjet printers for office printers, they are typically part of an inkjet print module, meaning that the inkjet print head and cartridge form a single unit.
- the ink printing module is forcibly guided locked in a shaft-shaped receiving device.
- the ink pressure module must be replaced. This is done by pulling by hand. To do this, first disengage a locking lever, grasp the ink pressure module on a corner of the handle with two fingers, and pass the locking lever at an angle, for example, see the HP DeskJet 1220C User Guide of 10/1999.
- the accessibility to the ink printing modules in franking machines is much more limited, so that a replacement is problematic.
- the printing system consists of a frame, two inkjet modules and an associated dual-fan shaft-shaped receptacle for the two.
- Each inkjet print module consists of an inkjet print head, ink supply, chip, and contact pad.
- the mating contacts are fitted in the receptacle adapted.
- the ink printing modules are arranged parallel but offset from each other to achieve the required printing gap length.
- the receptacle is pivotally mounted about an axis which is fixed in the frame.
- the receptacle For priming and for sealing the ink jet print head, the receptacle is pivoted so far away from the printing position into a position that the nozzle surface thereof is directed downwards. At the same time this is the position in which a replacement of the ink pressure module is possible.
- the printing position and the sealing position are therefore determined by clearly defined positions of the ink jet print head and the cleaning and sealing device. In addition, various cleaning areas are provided. In a cleaning area in front of the sealing position, the ink jet print head is out of the Printing position pivoted so far away that the nozzle surface is arranged in the engagement region of the wiper lips of the cleaning and sealing device.
- the wiper lips strip over both the nozzle surface and along two side edges, resulting in the latter to Tintenrestablagerungen.
- these deposits can contaminate the mating contacts and consequently jeopardize the reliability of the printing device. This effect is exacerbated when the printing device is provided with an additional ink supply system, as in this case significantly more wiping and thus larger deposits incurred.
- Another problem is that when pulling or plugging the ink pressure module, the aforementioned edge along the mating contacts along and this will be damaged. The greater the scope for replacement, the greater the risk of misalignment and consequently of wear.
- the document DE 299 246 75 U1 discloses means for chipping and decontacting an ink cartridge.
- Purpose of the invention is to improve the reliability and prolong the life of the printing device.
- the invention has for its object to provide an arrangement for easy and safe replacement of an ink printing module in a franking and / or addressing machine.
- a slight pulling is to allow and contamination and mechanical impairment of the mating contacts for the ink pressure module can be prevented.
- a service flap 10 is provided, which extends into the region of the guide plate 101 for the print carrier.
- the service flap 10 is shown in the open state, so that the receptacle 12 with the two printing modules 11 is visible.
- the inner cover 102 serves for preventing unauthorized access to the franking machine.
- the space underneath can be used for additional ink tanks.
- a receptacle 12 for / with two printing modules / n 11 is shown.
- the printing modules 11 are completely inserted and fixed in each case by means of an associated bolt 121.
- the receptacle 12 consists of two side walls 122, 123 and a common double-angled carrier 126, whose integral part is an unspecified center wall. In this way, two chambers for receiving the printing modules 11 are formed.
- the side walls 122, 123 are substantially - left side wall 122 is slightly longer - designed mirror-symmetrical, so that the further description can be limited to the left side wall 122.
- a pull hook 120 is guided, which serves to facilitate the removal of the printing module 11.
- the tow hook 120 protrudes at one end of the receptacle 12 upwards and is at this end with a suitable handle opening - hole - provided.
- an axis 1201 is fixed, which projects through a slot 1225 in the side wall 122.
- a tension spring 127 is mounted, the other end is fixed to a recessed into the side wall 122 pin 1222.
- the tension spring 127 serves as a return spring for the tow hook pulled 120th Below the lower edge of the side wall 122, an axle 1261 is inserted in the middle wall with the cover 12612 slid.
- the pad 12611 serves as a wiper for the lower trailing edge of the printing module 11, see also Fig. 3 and 5 the following.
- a guide lever 125 for the right hitch 120 is pivotally mounted in the right side wall 123, closer see also Fig. 3 and 5 the following.
- Fig. 3 For example, the left side wall 122 and the right side wall 123 are detached, the latch 121 for the left pressure module 11 is folded back, and the same is taken out.
- the latch 121 for the right print module 11 is closed.
- the guide lever 125 is pivotally mounted on an axis 1231, which is inserted on the one hand in the side wall 123 and on the other hand in a nose of the rear wall of the carrier 126. The same applies to the left axis 1221.
- the axis 1231 also serves as the upper connection between the right side wall 123 and support 126.
- a counterpart 12651 to the contact pad 112 of the printing module 11 is resiliently inserted in the lower region and also resiliently a counterpart 12652 for Kon-taktierung of the module chip 114 of the printing module 11, see also Fig. 4 .
- a vertically extending spring piece 12654 in the form of a flat web chamfered at the ends is inserted in the free area of the counterpart contact pad 12651.
- This spring piece 12654 serves as a deflector to protect the contacts.
- the function of a spring pin 12653 inserted above the counterpart 12652 which is released when the latch 121 is open, to safely break the electrical contact.
- the contact pad 112 in the form of two angles, which are arranged mirror-symmetrically spaced .
- the chip holder 113 is arranged with the module chip 114.
- the chip holder 113 has vertically extending guide webs 1131 on the sides and is beveled up and down.
- a locking lug 115 is formed, which is adapted to the contour of the bolt 121.
- an unspecified grip part is provided in the front shell.
- Fig. 5 the positional relationships are shown with completely inserted and locked pressure modules 11 with the left side wall 122 removed.
- the latch 121 are non-positively on the top of the print modules 11.
- the back of the printing modules 11 is parallel to the support rear wall 1265.
- the nozzle surfaces 111 of the ink print heads 110 protrude parallel to each other and to the underside of the carrier 126 out of this.
- the roller 12611 abuts against the back side of the associated ink jet print head 110.
- the hitch 120 is fully inserted and the tension spring 127 is shortened to a minimum.
- the two-armed guide lever 124 is formed with its shorter upper lever arm end in the associated recess of the Glashakens 120 and lies with its longer lower lever arm end in a round throat of the support rear wall 1265. Transverse to the Hebelarmende a nose is formed, which lies in the engagement region of the guide bar 1131.
- the positional relationships are shown in the region of the module chip 114 and above.
- the pressure module 11 is frictionally engaged with its locking lug 115 on the end face of the spring pin 12653, so that this completely immersed in the support rear wall 1265.
- the module chip 114 and its counterpart 12652 are contacted with each other.
- Fig. 6 the latch 121 is completely folded back and thus the left ink pressure module 11 unlocked but still fully inserted into the receptacle 12; likewise the tow hook 120.
- the spring pin 12653 is released and presses the ink pressure module so far forward that the contact between the module chip 114 and counterpart 12652 and contact pad 112 and counterpart 12651 is repealed. This effect is further supported by the spring piece 12654.
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Description
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anordnung zum Auswechseln von Tintendruckmodulen beziehungsweise Tintendruckkartuschen, insbesondere in einer Frankier- und/oder Adressiermaschine.
Es hat sich bewährt, die Vorteile des Tintendrucks auch auf dem Gebiet der maschinellen Frankierung und/oder Adressierung auszunutzen. Der Druck erfolgt hierbei berührungslos mittels Tintendruckkopf, siehe beispielsweise
Bei Verwendung handelsüblicher Tintendruckköpfe für Bürodrucker sind dieselben in der Regel Bestandteil eines Tintendruckmoduls, das heißt, Tintendruckkopf und -patrone bilden eine Einheit.The invention relates to an arrangement for exchanging ink-printing modules or ink-jet cartridges, in particular in a franking and / or addressing machine.
It has been proven to exploit the advantages of ink printing also in the field of mechanical franking and / or addressing. The printing takes place without contact by means of ink print head, see for example
When using commercial inkjet printers for office printers, they are typically part of an inkjet print module, meaning that the inkjet print head and cartridge form a single unit.
Im Bürodrucker ist das Tintendruckmodul in einer schachtförmigen Aufnahmevorrichtung zwangsgeführt verriegelbar angeordnet. Wenn die Tinte aufgebraucht ist, muß das Tintendruckmodul ausgewechselt werden. Das geschieht durch Ziehen von Hand. Dazu wird zunächst ein Verriegelungshebel gelöst, das Tintendruckmodul an einer Griffecke mit zwei Fingern erfasst und an dem Verriegelungshebel schräg vorbeigezogen, siehe beispielsweise Benutzerhandbuch für HP DeskJet 1220C von 10/ 1999.
Im Unterschied zu den Platzverhältnissen bei Bürodruckern ist die Zugänglichkeit zu den Tintendruckmodulen bei Frankiermaschinen wesentlich eingeschränkter, so daß eine Auswechslung problematisch ist.In the office printer, the ink printing module is forcibly guided locked in a shaft-shaped receiving device. When the ink is used up, the ink pressure module must be replaced. This is done by pulling by hand. To do this, first disengage a locking lever, grasp the ink pressure module on a corner of the handle with two fingers, and pass the locking lever at an angle, for example, see the HP DeskJet 1220C User Guide of 10/1999.
In contrast to the space conditions in office printers, the accessibility to the ink printing modules in franking machines is much more limited, so that a replacement is problematic.
Es wurde bereits eine Frankiermaschine mit einem Drucksystem mit zwei Tintendruckmodulen sowie einer zugehörigen Reinigungs- und Dichtvorrichtung gefunden, siehe
Das Drucksystem besteht aus einem Gestell, zwei Tintendruckmodulen und einer zugeordneten zweifächerigen schachtförmigen Aufnahme für die beiden.
Jedes Tintendruckmodul besteht aus einem Tintendruckkopf nebst Tintenversorgung, Chip und Kontaktfeld. Die Gegenkontakte sind in der Aufnahme angepasst angebracht.
Die Tintendruckmodule sind parallel aber zueinander versetzt angeordnet, um die erforderliche Druckspaltenlänge zu erreichen.
Die Aufnahme ist um eine Achse schwenkbar gelagert, die in dem Gestell befestigt ist. Zum Primen sowie zum Abdichten des Tintendruckkopfes ist die Aufnahme aus der Druckposition in eine Position so weit weggeschwenkt, das die Düsenfläche desselben nach unten gerichtet ist. Das ist zugleich die Position, in der eine Auswechslung des Tintendruckmoduls möglich ist.
Die Druckposition und die Dichtposition sind demzufolge durch eindeutig definierte Stellungen des Tintendruckkopfes und der Reinigungs- und Dichtvorrichtung bestimmt.
Daneben sind verschiedene Reinigungsbereiche vorgesehen. In einem Reinigungsbereich vor der Dichtposition ist der Tintendruckkopf aus der Druckposition so weit weggeschwenkt, dass die Düsenfläche im Eingriffsbereich der Wischlippen der Reinigungs- und Dichtvorrichtung angeordnet ist. Beim Wischvorgang streifen die Wischlippen sowohl über die Düsenfläche als auch an zwei Seitenkanten entlang, wodurch es an letzteren zu Tintenrestablagerungen kommt. Beim Ziehen des Tintendruckmoduls können diese Ablagerungen die Gegenkontakte verunreinigen und demzufolge die Funktionssicherheit der Druckeinrichtung gefährden.
Dieser Effekt wird noch verstärkt, wenn die Druckeinrichtung mit einem zusätzlichen Tintenversorgungssystem versehen ist, da in diesem Fall wesentlich mehr Wischvorgänge und damit größere Ablagerungen anfallen.
Ein weiteres Problem besteht darin, dass beim Ziehen beziehungsweise Stecken des Tintendruckmoduls die erwähnte Kante an den Gegenkontakten entlangschleift und diese dadurch beschädigt werden. Je größer der Spielraum beim Auswechseln ist, desto größer ist auch die Gefahr einer Fehlführung und demzufolge von Verschleiß.It has already been found a franking machine with a printing system with two ink pressure modules and an associated cleaning and sealing device, see
The printing system consists of a frame, two inkjet modules and an associated dual-fan shaft-shaped receptacle for the two.
Each inkjet print module consists of an inkjet print head, ink supply, chip, and contact pad. The mating contacts are fitted in the receptacle adapted.
The ink printing modules are arranged parallel but offset from each other to achieve the required printing gap length.
The receptacle is pivotally mounted about an axis which is fixed in the frame. For priming and for sealing the ink jet print head, the receptacle is pivoted so far away from the printing position into a position that the nozzle surface thereof is directed downwards. At the same time this is the position in which a replacement of the ink pressure module is possible.
The printing position and the sealing position are therefore determined by clearly defined positions of the ink jet print head and the cleaning and sealing device.
In addition, various cleaning areas are provided. In a cleaning area in front of the sealing position, the ink jet print head is out of the Printing position pivoted so far away that the nozzle surface is arranged in the engagement region of the wiper lips of the cleaning and sealing device. During the wiping process, the wiper lips strip over both the nozzle surface and along two side edges, resulting in the latter to Tintenrestablagerungen. When pulling the inkjet printing module, these deposits can contaminate the mating contacts and consequently jeopardize the reliability of the printing device.
This effect is exacerbated when the printing device is provided with an additional ink supply system, as in this case significantly more wiping and thus larger deposits incurred.
Another problem is that when pulling or plugging the ink pressure module, the aforementioned edge along the mating contacts along and this will be damaged. The greater the scope for replacement, the greater the risk of misalignment and consequently of wear.
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Zweck der Erfindung ist eine Verbesserung der Funktionssicherheit und eine Verlängerung der Lebensdauer der Druckeinrichtung.Purpose of the invention is to improve the reliability and prolong the life of the printing device.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Anordnung zur einfachen und sicheren Auswechslung eines Tintendruckmoduls in einer Frankier- und/oder Adressiermaschine zu schaffen. Insbesondere soll ein leichtes Ziehen ermöglicht und eine Verunreinigung und mechanische Beeinträchtigung der Gegenkontakte für das Tintendruckmodul verhindert werden.The invention has for its object to provide an arrangement for easy and safe replacement of an ink printing module in a franking and / or addressing machine. In particular, a slight pulling is to allow and contamination and mechanical impairment of the mating contacts for the ink pressure module can be prevented.
Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe gemäß dem Hauptanspruch gelöst. Weitere vorteilhafte Merkmale der Erfindung sind den Unteransprüchen entnehmbar.According to the invention this object is achieved according to the main claim. Further advantageous features of the invention are the dependent claims.
Die Erfindung wird nachstehend am Ausführungsbeispiel näher erläutert.
Es zeigen:
- Fig.1
- eine perspektivische Ansicht des Drucksystems in einer Frankiermaschine bei geöffneter Serviceklappe von vorn links,
- Fig. 2
- eine perspektivische Ansicht der Aufnahme mit eingeschobenen Druckmodulen von vorn links,
- Fig.3
- die Aufnahme gemäß
Fig. 2 teilweise in Explosivdarstellung mit einem Detail zur Trägerrückwand, - Fig. 4
- eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Druckmoduls von hinten links,
- Fig. 5
- eine Seitenansicht der Aufnahme mit vollständig eingeschobenen und verriegelten Druckmodulen bei abgenommener Seitenwand von links mit einem Detail zum Verriegelungsmechanismus,
- Fig. 6
- eine Seitenansicht der Aufnahme mit vollständig eingeschobenen Druckmodulen, davon eins entriegelt und das andere verriegelt, bei abgenommener Seitenwand von links mit einem wei -teren Detail zum Verriegelungsmechanismus,
- Fig. 7
- die Aufnahme gemäß
Fig. 6 mit einem angekippten Druckmodul, - Fig. 8
- die Aufnahme gemäß
Fig. 7 mit vollständig gezogenem Zughaken und griffbereitem Druckmodul, - Fig. 9
- die Aufnahme gemäß
Fig. 8 mit in die Ausgangsstellung zurückgeführtem Zughaken und griffbereitem Druckmodul.
Show it:
- Fig.1
- a perspective view of the printing system in a postage meter with open service flap from the front left,
- Fig. 2
- a perspective view of the receptacle with inserted pressure modules from the front left,
- Figure 3
- the recording according to
Fig. 2 partially in explosive representation with a detail to the carrier back wall, - Fig. 4
- a perspective view of a printing module from the back left,
- Fig. 5
- a side view of the receptacle with fully inserted and locked pressure modules with the side wall removed from the left with a detail of the locking mechanism,
- Fig. 6
- a side view of the receptacle with fully inserted pressure modules, one unlocked and the other locked, with the side wall removed from the left with a white-detail to the locking mechanism,
- Fig. 7
- the recording according to
Fig. 6 with a tilted pressure module, - Fig. 8
- the recording according to
Fig. 7 with fully pulled towing hook and ready to print module, - Fig. 9
- the recording according to
Fig. 8 with retracted to the starting position towing hook and ready-to-pressure module.
Zur Vereinfachung und zum leichteren Verständnis ist die Darstellung teilweise schematisiert ausgeführt.For simplicity and ease of understanding, the illustration is partially schematic.
In
In
In einer Ausnehmung der Seitenwand 122 innen ist ein Zughaken 120 geführt, der zur Erleichterung der Entnahme des Druckmoduls 11 dient. Der Zughaken 120 ragt an einem Ende aus der Aufnahme 12 nach oben heraus und ist an diesem Ende mit einer geeigneten Grifföffnung - Bohrung - versehen. Am entgegengesetzten Ende ist eine Achse 1201 befestigt, die durch ein Langloch 1225 in der Seitenwand 122 ragt. Am freien Ende der Achse 1201 ist eine Zugfeder 127 eingehangen, deren anderes Ende an einem in die Seitenwand 122 eingelassenen Zapfen 1222 befestigt ist. Auf diese Weise dient die Zugfeder 127 als Rückholfeder für den gezogenen Zughaken 120.
Unterhalb der Unterkante der Seitenwand 122 ist in der Mittelwand eine Achse 1261 mit aufgeschobenem Belag 12611 eingelassen. Der Belag 12611 dient als Abwischer für die untere Hinterkante des Druckmoduls 11, siehe auch
Ein Führungshebel 125 für den rechten Zughaken 120 ist schwenkbar in der rechten Seitenwand 123 befestigt, näheres siehe gleichfalls
In a recess of the
Below the lower edge of the
A
In
Es ist deutlich zu erkennen, wie der Zughaken 120 in der rechten Seitenwand 123 geführt ist und der Führungshebel 125 in eine nicht näher bezeichnete entsprechend angepaßte Ausnehmung des Zughakens 120 eingreift. Der Führungshebel 125 ist schwenkbar auf einer Achse 1231 gelagert, die einerseits in die Seitenwand 123 und andererseits in einer Nase der Rückwand des Trägers 126 eingelassen ist. Analoges gilt für die linke Achse 1221. Die Achse 1231 dient zugleich als obere Verbindung zwischen rechter Seitenwand 123 und Träger 126. Die untere Verbindung und Distanzierung erfolgt mittels eines Zapfens 1232, der außerdem noch zur Aufhängung der Zugfeder 127 für den Zughaken 120 dient. Im unteren Bereich der rechten Seitenwand 123 sind beiderseits der Führung für den Zughaken 120 zwei als Blattfedern gestaltete Führungsfedern 1233, 1234 befestigt, die zur elastischen Fixierung des Druckmoduls 11 dienen. Entsprechend sind zwei weitere Führungsfedern 1263, 1264 - nicht sichtbar - an der Mittelwand des Trägers 126 angebracht. Siehe hierzu auch die Führungsfedern 1223, 1224, 1264, 1263 vorn und hinten für das Druckmodul 11 in der linken Kammer der Aufnahme 12.
Der Belag 12611 wird als auswechselbare Walze aus einem saugfähigen Material auf die Achse 1261 aufgeschoben.
In der Rückwand des Trägers 126 ist im unteren Bereich ein Gegenstück 12651 zum Kontaktfeld 112 des Druckmoduls 11 federnd eingelassen sowie darüber gleichfalls federnd ein Gegenstück 12652 zur Kon-taktierung des Modulchips 114 des Druckmoduls 11, siehe auch
Wie im Detail A gut erkennbar, ist im freien Bereich des Gegenstückkontaktfeldes 12651 ein vertikal verlaufendes Federstück 12654 in Form eines flachen, an den Enden abgeschrägten Steges eingesetzt. Dieses Federstück 12654 dient als Abweiser zur Schonung der Kontakte. Ähnlich ist die Funktion eines oberhalb des Gegenstückes 12652 eingesetzten Federstiftes 12653, der bei geöffnetem Riegel 121 freigegeben wird, um den elektrischen Kontakt sicher zu unterbrechen.In
It can be clearly seen how the
The
In the rear wall of the
As can be clearly seen in detail A, a vertically extending
Gemäß
An der abgerundeten oberen Hinterkante des Druckmoduls 11 ist eine Verriegelungsnase 115 angeformt, die der Kontur des Riegels 121 angepaßt ist. Im vorderen Oberteil ist ein nicht näher bezeichnetes Griffteil vorgesehen.At the rounded upper rear edge of the
In
Im Detail B sind die Lageverhältnisse im Bereich des Modulchips 114 und darüber dargestellt. Das Druckmodul 11 liegt mit seiner Verriegelungsnase 115 kraftschlüssig an der Stirnfläche des Federstiftes 12653 an, so daß dieser in die Trägerrückwand 1265 vollständig eintaucht. Der Modulchip 114 und sein Gegenstück 12652 sind miteinander kontaktiert.In
In detail B, the positional relationships are shown in the region of the
In
Wie im Detail C ersichtlich, ist damit der Federstift 12653 freigegeben und drückt das Tintendruckmodul so weit nach vorn, daß die Kontaktierung zwischen Modulchip 114 und Gegenstück 12652 sowie Kontaktfeld 112 und Gegenstück 12651 aufgehoben ist. Dieser Effekt wird noch durch das Federstück 12654 unterstützt.In
As seen in detail C, so that the
In
In
Durch die vorstehend beschriebenen Maßnahmen ist einmal ein leicht zugängliches Ziehen des Tintendruckmoduls 11 mittels Zughaken 120 möglich. Zum anderen wird ein Verschleiß an den Kontaktflächen durch die Kombination aus Zughaken 120 mit Führungshebel 124, 125 und Federstift 12653 und Federstück 12654 sowie Führungsstege 1131 am Chiphalter 113 verhindert. Schließlich wird noch ein zusätzlicher Schutz der Kontaktflächen vor Tintenresten durch eine Abstreifvorrichtung - Achse 1262 mit Belag 12621 - für die Hinterkante 1111 der Düsenfläche 111 des Tintendruckkopfes 110 erreicht.By the measures described above, once an easily accessible pulling the
- 11
- FrankiermaschinengehäuseFrankiermaschinengehäuse
- 1010
- Serviceklappeservice flap
- 101101
- Führungsplatteguide plate
- 102102
- Innenabdeckungundercover
- 1111
- Tintendruckmodul, KartuscheInk pressure module, cartridge
- 110110
- TintendruckkopfInk print head
- 111111
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Düsenfläche des Tintendruckkopfes 110Nozzle surface of the
ink print head 110 - 11111111
- Hinterkante DüsenflächeTrailing edge nozzle surface
- 112112
- KontaktfeldContact field
- 113113
- Chip-HalterChip Holder
- 11311131
- Führungsstegguide web
- 114114
- Modul-ChipModule chip
- 115115
- Verriegelungsnaselocking tab
- 1212
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Aufnahme für Druckmodule 11Recording for
printing modules 11 - 120120
- ZughakenHitch
- 12011201
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Achse für Zughaken 120Axle for
tow hook 120 - 12021202
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Stirnseitenkontur am Zughaken 120Front contour on the
towing hook 120 - 121121
- Riegelbars
- 122122
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Seitenwand links der Aufnahme 12Side wall left of the
receptacle 12 - 12211221
- Achse linksAxle left
- 12221222
- Zapfen linksPins left
- 12231223
- Führungsfeder hintenRear guide spring
- 12241224
- Führungsfeder vornGuide spring in front
- 12251225
- LanglochLong hole
- 123123
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Seitenwand rechts der Aufnahme 12Side wall right of the
holder 12 - 12311231
- Achse rechtsRight axis
- 12321232
- Zapfen rechtsPin right
- 12331233
- Führungsfeder hintenRear guide spring
- 12341234
- Führungsfeder vornGuide spring in front
- 124124
- Führungshebel linksGuide lever left
- 125125
- Führungshebel rechtsGuide lever right
- 126126
- Trägercarrier
- 12611261
- Achse hintenRear axle
- 1261112611
-
Belag auf Achse 1261Surface on
axle 1261 - 12621262
- Achse vornFront axle
- 1262112621
-
Belag auf Achse 1262Surface on
axle 1262 - 12631263
- Führungsfeder hintenRear guide spring
- 12641264
- Führungsfeder vornGuide spring in front
- 12651265
- TrägerrückwandCarrier rear wall
- 1265112651
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Gegenstück zu Kontaktfeld 112Counterpart to contact
field 112 - 1265212652
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Gegenstück zu Modul-Chip 114Counterpart to
module chip 114 - 1265312653
- Federstiftfeather pen
- 1265412654
- Federstückspring piece
- 127127
- Zugfeder, RückholfederTension spring, return spring
Claims (7)
- An assembly for replacing ink print modules in a franking and/or addressing machine having a shaft-shaped seat with a locking nose for the ink print module comprising ink print head and ink supply with a chip and contact panel on one narrow side and a nozzle surface on the neighbouring front side and with respective mating contacts in the seat that is arranged in a stationary, but swivel-mounted manner behind a guide plate with a printing window along and lying against which the print media standing on one edge are transported, characterized in that, the seat (12) contains means (120, 124, 125, 12653, 12654 and 1131) for drawing and decontacting the ink print module (11) that are mechanically coupled with each other in such a manner that, upon starting the drawing process, decontacting occurs simultaneously and that there is moreover arranged a wipe-off device (1261, 12611) in the swivelling area of the rear edge (1111) of the nozzle surface (111) of the ink print head (110).
- An assembly according to Claim 1, characterized in that, in vertical recesses of the side walls (122, 123) of the seat (12), draw-hooks (120) for the ink print module (11) are arranged in an elastically movable manner, handling openings of which stand out from the seat (12) and the rear face contour (1202) of which abuts on the end of the upper shorter lever arm of a rotatably mounted two-arm guide lever (124, 125) the end of the lower longer lever arm of which extends into an adapted contour of the base rear wall (1265) of the base (126) of the seat (12) and that the draw-hook (120) has a recess on the upper end of the rear face contour (1202) adapted to the contour of the end of the shorter lever arm of the guide lever (124, 125) into which the latter is latched with the draw-bar (120) being pressed and that, in the base rear wall (1265), a spring pin (12653) is borne orthogonally to it that, when the ink print module (11) is completely inserted, non-positively abuts on the locking nose (115) of the latter.
- An assembly according to Claim 1, characterized in that, the chip holder (113) of the ink print module (11) is provided with vertically extending guide strips (1131) with bevelled ends that serve to space the ink print module (11) in relation to the base rear wall (1265) when replacing it.
- An assembly according to Claim 1, characterized in that, within the counterpart (12651) of the contact panel (112) of the ink print module (11), a vertically extending spring piece (12654) is embedded in the base rear wall (1265) that, upon unlocking, serves in addition to space contact panel (112) and counterpart (12651).
- An assembly according to Claim 1, characterized in that, the wipe-off means is formed by an axle (1261) embedded in the middle wall of the base (126) with a slipped-on tubular lining (12611).
- An assembly according to Claim 2, characterized in that, the draw-hook (120), on its end opposite the handling part, has an axle (1201) that is guided in an oblong hole (1225) of the side wall (122, 123) of the seat (12) and on the free end of which, a tension spring (127) is hung in the other end of which is fixed to a pivot (1222, 1232).
- An assembly according to Claim 1, characterized in that, as lateral guide for the ink print modules (11), leaf-shaped guide springs (1223, 1224, 1233, 1234, 1263, 1264) are arranged in the lower region of the lateral walls (122, 123) and of the middle wall (126) of the base.
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