JP3384440B2 - Printer case - Google Patents
Printer caseInfo
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- JP3384440B2 JP3384440B2 JP24613497A JP24613497A JP3384440B2 JP 3384440 B2 JP3384440 B2 JP 3384440B2 JP 24613497 A JP24613497 A JP 24613497A JP 24613497 A JP24613497 A JP 24613497A JP 3384440 B2 JP3384440 B2 JP 3384440B2
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- fastening member
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Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は上ケースと下ケース
の締結機構に特徴を有するプリンタケースに関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printer case characterized by a fastening mechanism for an upper case and a lower case.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】プリンタの外装部材として、プリンタに
実装した機能部材を覆う上下のケースは一般に樹脂材に
より形成されていて、これらを締結して一体化する締結
手段としては、通常フックやねじが用いられる。2. Description of the Related Art As an exterior member of a printer, upper and lower cases covering functional members mounted on the printer are generally made of a resin material, and a hook or a screw is usually used as a fastening means for fastening and integrating them. Used.
【０００３】フックによる固定手段は、ねじ等の部材を
必要としない点で優れているが、ケースのそれぞれの締
結部に互いに係合し合うフックと係合孔を形成しなけれ
ばならないために、スライドコアのようなアンダーカッ
ト成形用の部材を備えた複雑な金型が必要になるほか、
係合離脱のためのスペースをケースに見込まなければな
らないため、ケプリタケースの小型化を阻んでしまうと
いった不都合を有している。The fixing means using a hook is excellent in that it does not require a member such as a screw, but since the hook and the engaging hole which are engaged with each other must be formed in each fastening portion of the case, In addition to requiring complicated molds with undercut molding members such as slide cores,
Since a space for engagement and disengagement must be expected in the case, there is a disadvantage that the miniaturization of the keplita case is hindered.
【０００４】これに対してねじを用いた締結手段は、頂
面同士が当接し合う台座を機能部材を避けるようにして
下ケースと上ケースのそれぞれに立設する必要があり、
しかも、締結部が外部に露出しないようにこれらの台座
をカバーの内側に位置させる必要があるため、プリンタ
ケースをいたずらに大きくさせてしまうといった不都合
を有している。On the other hand, in the fastening means using screws, the pedestals whose top surfaces are in contact with each other need to be erected in each of the lower case and the upper case so as to avoid the functional member,
In addition, since these pedestals need to be positioned inside the cover so that the fastening portion is not exposed to the outside, there is a disadvantage that the printer case is unnecessarily enlarged.
【０００５】[0005]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】本発明はこのような問
題に鑑みてなされたもので、その目的とするところは、
機能部材の外形に即してケースのサイズを可能な限り小
型化しつつ、上下のケースを締結一体化することを可能
とする新たなプリンタケースを提供することにある。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its object is to:
An object of the present invention is to provide a new printer case capable of fastening and integrating upper and lower cases while minimizing the size of the case according to the outer shape of the functional member.
【０００６】[0006]
【課題を解決するための手段】すなわち、本発明はこの
ような課題を達成するために、上下のケースを締結すべ
くこれらの間に介在させる締結部材であって、この締結
部材を、ケースの巾方向に匹敵する長さの強度の大なる
部材により、主体部と一方のケースに実装する機能部材
の上を橋架し得る形状を持つように形成し、かつケース
の給排紙用開口部近傍に配設するとともに、この締結部
材の両端に、一方のケースの両側に設けた固定部に固定
する部分を、主体部には、他方のケースの所要部に設け
た固定部に固定する部分をそれぞれ設けるようにしたも
のである。That SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention in order to achieve the above object, in order to conclude the upper and lower cases a fastening member to be interposed between them, the fastening member, the case of the large become members of the intensity of a length comparable to the width direction, formed having a shape that can bridge over the functional member to be mounted on the main body portion and the one case, and the case
Of the fastening member is fixed to the fixing portions provided on both sides of one case, and the main body portion is provided at a required portion of the other case. The fixing portion is provided with each fixing portion.
【０００７】[0007]
【発明の実施の形態】そこで以下に本発明の実施例につ
いて説明する。図面はいずれも本発明の一実施例を示し
たものである。BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. Each of the drawings shows an embodiment of the present invention.
【０００８】図において符号１０はプリンタ本体の外殻
をなす一方の下ケースで、左下を手前側として示したこ
の下ケース１には、奥側から挿入した用紙に記録書込み
を行って手前側に排出する記録書込み機構と紙送り機構
とからなる機能部材が図示しないシャーシに組込まれた
ユニット１５として組付けられ、また、手前側の下方に
は、プッシュトラクタ１６が取付け得るように、さら
に、このケース１０一側、つまりこの実施例ではケース
１０の図中右側には、駆動モータを始めとする駆動機構
が配置され得るように構成されている。In the figure, reference numeral 10 is one lower case forming the outer shell of the printer main body. In this lower case 1 whose lower left side is shown as the front side, recording and writing are performed on a sheet inserted from the back side to the front side. A functional member including a recording / writing mechanism for discharging and a paper feeding mechanism is assembled as a unit 15 incorporated in a chassis (not shown), and further, a push tractor 16 can be mounted on the lower side of this side so that the push tractor 16 can be mounted. A drive mechanism including a drive motor can be arranged on one side of the case 10, that is, on the right side of the case 10 in this embodiment.
【０００９】一方、図中符号２０は上記した機能部材を
覆うように下ケース１０の上に取付けられる上ケース
で、この上ケース２０には、ジャム処理等に際して記録
書込み部と紙送り部を露出させることができるようなカ
バー部材２１が駆動機構の配設部を除くようにして開放
形成した開口部２２に開閉自在に枢支されており、ま
た、この上ケース２０の手前側に形成した傾斜部には操
作パネル２４が一体的に埋め込まれている。On the other hand, reference numeral 20 in the figure denotes an upper case mounted on the lower case 10 so as to cover the above-mentioned functional members, and the recording / writing section and the paper feeding section are exposed to the upper case 20 for jam processing or the like. A cover member 21 that can be opened and closed is rotatably supported by an opening 22 formed so as to be open except the drive mechanism disposition portion, and the inclination formed on the front side of the upper case 20. An operation panel 24 is integrally embedded in the section.
【００１０】これに対して図中符号１は、下ケース１０
と上ケース２０を結合一体化するための締結部材で、こ
の締結部材１は、樹脂材によって成形したこれらのケー
ス１０、２０を補強する機能をも持つよう剛性の大なる
巾の狭い板金によって形成されている。On the other hand, reference numeral 1 in the drawing denotes a lower case 10.
Is a fastening member for integrally combining the upper case 20 and the upper case 20, and the fastening member 1 is formed by a sheet metal having a large rigidity and a narrow width so as to have a function of reinforcing the cases 10 and 20 formed of a resin material. Has been done.
【００１１】この締結部材１には、その両端にネジ２の
挿通孔を有する止着部４、４が下方にクランク状に折曲
げ形成されていて、この止着部４、４を下ケース１０の
手前側両側に突出形成した台座１３、１３に固定するこ
とによって、保持された主体部分５が機能部材を跨ぐよ
う橋架されるように構成されている。The fastening member 1 is provided with fastening portions 4 and 4 having insertion holes for the screws 2 at both ends thereof and bent downward in a crank shape. The fastening portions 4 and 4 are formed in the lower case 10. By being fixed to the pedestals 13 and 13 formed to project on both sides of the front side, the held main body portion 5 is configured to be bridged so as to straddle the functional members.
【００１２】この主体部分５には、長手方向の剛性を付
与させるべくその一側に立上げ片６が、また他側には斜
め下向き片７がそれぞれ長手方向に折曲げ形成され、さ
らに、この主体部分５の一端と、駆動機構配設部の内側
には、上ケース２０の開口部２２の両内側を固定するた
めのネジ孔８、８が設けられていてる。A rising piece 6 is formed on one side of the main body 5 to impart rigidity in the longitudinal direction, and an oblique downward piece 7 is formed on the other side by bending in the longitudinal direction. Screw holes 8, 8 for fixing both inner sides of the opening 22 of the upper case 20 are provided at one end of the main body portion 5 and inside the drive mechanism arrangement portion.
【００１３】なお、図中符号１７はプラテンギャップ調
整用のレバー、１８はプラテンを手動により回転させる
ためのノブをそれぞれ示している。Reference numeral 17 in the figure denotes a lever for adjusting the platen gap, and 18 denotes a knob for manually rotating the platen.
【００１４】このように構成された実施例において、下
ケース１０と上ケース２０とを締結すべく、下ケース１
０の手前側両側に設けた台座１３、１３に剛性の大なる
締結部材１をネジ２により一体的に固定すると、止着部
４、４よりも一段高く折曲げ形成された主体部分５は機
能部材を跨ぐようにこれら上に橋架されて、下ケース１
０の開口部１４を補強する。In the embodiment constructed as described above, the lower case 1 is used to fasten the lower case 10 and the upper case 20 together.
When the fastening member 1 having high rigidity is integrally fixed to the pedestals 13 and 13 provided on both sides of the front side of 0 with the screw 2, the main body portion 5 bent and formed higher than the fastening portions 4 and 4 functions. The lower case 1 is bridged over these so as to straddle the members.
0 openings 14 are reinforced.
【００１５】そして、つぎに機能部材を覆うようにして
これらの上に上ケース２０を被せ、開口部２２両側に設
けた孔２５、２５にネジを落し込んでこれらを締結部材
の主体部５に設けたネジ孔８、８に螺合すると、上ケー
ス２０は締結部材１を介して下ケース１０の上に一体的
に固定されると同時に、その手前側開口部２６を補強さ
れることになり、さらに、この上ケース２０に設けた操
作バネに２４は、締結部材１と接続して接地電位に保持
される。Then, the upper case 20 is covered on the functional members so as to cover them, and screws are dropped into the holes 25, 25 provided on both sides of the opening 22 so that they are attached to the main body 5 of the fastening member. When screwed into the screw holes 8 provided, the upper case 20 is integrally fixed on the lower case 10 via the fastening member 1, and at the same time, the front opening 26 is reinforced. Further, the operation spring 24 provided on the upper case 20 is connected to the fastening member 1 and is held at the ground potential.
【００１６】[0016]
【発明の効果】以上述べたように本発明によれば、機能
部材の上を橋架するような形状を有する締結部材を供給
用開口部の近傍に設け、この部材を介して上下のケース
を結合するようにしたので、ケースの巾方向に広い開口
部を設けなければならいない関係上、精度的に脆弱にな
り易いこの部分を強化することができて、この種の樹脂
材よりなるケースに十分な剛性を付与させることができ
るばかりでなく、この共通の締結部材を介して互い違い
に結合する自由度を持たせることを可能としてプリンタ
本体の外形をその分小形化することができ、さらには、
この締結部材に紙案内機能あるいは操作パネル等の接地
機能を持たせることにより、必要とする部材をさらに一
層削減することができる。According to the present invention as described above, according to the present invention, supplying a fastening member having a shape as to bridge over the function member
Since it is provided near the opening for the case and the upper and lower cases are connected via this member , a wide opening in the width direction of the case
Due to the necessity of establishing a section,
This kind of resin can strengthen this part
It is possible to add sufficient rigidity to the case made of wood
Not Rubakari, can be correspondingly miniaturized external shape of the printer main body and allows to have freedom to bind alternately through the common fastening member, and further,
By providing the fastening member with the paper guiding function or the grounding function of the operation panel or the like, the required members can be further reduced.
【図１】本発明の一実施例を示すプリタンケースの分解
斜視図である。FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a pretan case showing an embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】締結部材を取付けた状態での下ケースを示した
斜視図である。FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a lower case with a fastening member attached.
【図３】締結一体となしたプリンタケースの斜視図であ
る。FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a printer case integrally fastened.
【符号の説明】 １ 締結部材 ４ 下ケースへの固定部 ５ 主体部 ８ 上ケースの固定部 １０ 下ケース １３ 台座 ２０ 上ケース ２１ カバー ２４ 操作パネル[Explanation of symbols] 1 fastening members 4 Fixed part to the lower case 5 Main body 8 Upper case fixing part 10 Lower case 13 pedestal 20 upper case 21 cover 24 Operation panel
Claims (3)
介在させる締結部材であって、 該締結部材を、前記ケースの巾方向に匹敵する長さの強
度の大なる部材により、主体部と前記一方のケースに実
装する機能部材の上を橋架し得る形状を持つように形成
し、かつ前記ケースの給排紙用開口部近傍に配設すると
ともに、該締結部材の両端に、前記一方のケースの両側
に設けた固定部に固定する部分を、前記主体部には、前
記他方のケースの所要部に設けた固定部に固定する部分
をそれぞれ設けたことを特徴とするプリンタケース。1. A fastening member which is interposed between upper and lower cases to fasten the upper and lower cases, the fastening member being formed of a strong member having a length comparable to the width direction of the case, The functional member to be mounted on the one case is formed to have a shape capable of bridging, and the functional member is disposed in the vicinity of the paper feeding / discharging opening of the case. A printer case characterized in that a portion fixed to a fixed portion provided on both sides of the case is provided with a portion fixed to a fixed portion provided in a required portion of the other case in the main body portion.
部として兼用させたことを特徴とする請求項１記載のプ
リンタケース。2. The printer case according to claim 1, wherein a part of the fastening member is also used as a guide portion for paper feeding and discharging.
用させたことを特徴とする請求項１記載のプリンタケー
ス。3. The printer case according to claim 1, wherein the fastening member is also used as a grounding member.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP24613497A JP3384440B2 (en) | 1997-08-27 | 1997-08-27 | Printer case |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP24613497A JP3384440B2 (en) | 1997-08-27 | 1997-08-27 | Printer case |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPH1158884A JPH1158884A (en) | 1999-03-02 |
| JP3384440B2 true JP3384440B2 (en) | 2003-03-10 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP24613497A Expired - Fee Related JP3384440B2 (en) | 1997-08-27 | 1997-08-27 | Printer case |
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| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JP3384440B2 (en) |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP2015202566A (en) * | 2014-04-10 | 2015-11-16 | サトーホールディングス株式会社 | printer |
| JP6743414B2 (en) | 2016-02-26 | 2020-08-19 | セイコーエプソン株式会社 | Recording device |
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