JPS62187060A - Thermal transfer printer - Google Patents
Thermal transfer printerInfo
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Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
［産業上の利用分野］
本発明は熱転写インクフィルムを記録媒体として使用し
、所望の画像、文字等を記録紙へ記録する熱転写プリン
タに関する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a thermal transfer printer that uses a thermal transfer ink film as a recording medium to record desired images, characters, etc. on recording paper.
［従来の技術ゴ
一般に熱転写プリンタにおいては、記録媒体であるイン
クフィルムと記録紙をヘッドとプラテンの間に挾圧し、
インクフィルム上に塗布されたインクを溶融あるいは昇
華せしめて記録紙に転写し、所望の画像、文字等を記録
する為、インクフィルムの交換は、従来、特開昭６０−
１６５２７８の様に、インクフィルム、記録紙の搬送方
向面に対して直交するケース側面から交換する構造や、
特開昭６０−１０５５６５の様に、プリンタ本体を上方
に大きく開いて、プリンタ本体内部へインクフィルムを
セットする構造であった。[Conventional technology] In general, in thermal transfer printers, the recording media, ink film and recording paper, are sandwiched between a head and a platen, and
The ink coated on the ink film is melted or sublimated and transferred to recording paper to record desired images, characters, etc., so replacing the ink film was conventionally done in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1983-1999.
165278, a structure in which the ink film and recording paper are replaced from the side of the case perpendicular to the transport direction surface,
As in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 60-105565, the structure was such that the printer body was opened wide upwards and the ink film was set inside the printer body.
［発明が解決しようとする問題点］
しかし、前述の従来技術においては、以下の様な問題が
あった。特開昭６０−１６５２７８の構造においては、
インクフィルムを、記録紙、インクフィルムの搬送方向
面に直交する方向から交換する為、インクフィルムある
いはインクフィルムカセットの支持あるいは収納手段、
ヘッドあるいはプラテン等の支持手段が片持ち構造とな
り強度を得る為にプリンタ全体が大型になってしまうと
いう問題がある。また特開昭６０−１０５５６５の様な
構造の場合は、プリンタ本体を上方に大きく開いて、プ
リンタ本体内へオペレータが手を入れる必要があり、操
作性が悪く、プリンタ内の機構部品、電気部品に触れる
危険があり、それらの危険を防止する為にはプリンタ内
に数多くの壁面を設けなくてはならずコストが高くなっ
てしまうといる問題がある。また、他の装置を設置する
場合、前者はプリンタ側面にインクフィルム交換の為の
空間が必要となり、後者はプリンタ上側への設置が不可
能であり、両者共スペース効率が悪いという問題がある
。[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, the above-mentioned prior art had the following problems. In the structure of JP-A-60-165278,
In order to replace the ink film from a direction perpendicular to the recording paper and the ink film transport direction, means for supporting or storing the ink film or ink film cassette;
There is a problem in that the support means for the head or platen has a cantilevered structure, which increases the overall size of the printer in order to obtain strength. In addition, in the case of a structure like JP-A-60-105565, the printer body has to be opened wide upwards and the operator has to put his hand inside the printer body, making it difficult to operate, and mechanical parts and electrical parts inside the printer are difficult to operate. There is a problem that there is a danger of coming into contact with the printer, and in order to prevent these dangers, it is necessary to provide many walls inside the printer, which increases the cost. Furthermore, when installing other devices, the former requires space on the side of the printer for ink film replacement, and the latter cannot be installed above the printer, both of which have the problem of poor space efficiency.
本発明はこの様な問題を解決するもので、その目的は、
操作性に優れ、プリンタの設置に際しスペース効率が良
く、小型かつ低価格の熱転写プリンタを提供するところ
にある。The present invention solves these problems, and its purpose is to
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a thermal transfer printer that has excellent operability, is space efficient when installing the printer, and is small and inexpensive.
［問題点を解決するための手段］
本発明の熱転写プリンタは、マガジン枠体、インクフィ
ルムを巻回された供給コア及び巻取コアの一端を支持可
能な２個の支持部材と、前記供給コア及び前記巻取コア
の他端を支持可能な負荷及び動力を伝達する２個の回転
部材と、前記支持部材をコア軸方向に動作せしめるカム
部材とから構成されるインクフィルム収納マガジンがプ
リンタケース内に設けられたレールにガイドされケース
外へスライドし、前記インクフィルム収納マガジンのス
ライド動作に際し、前記マガジン枠体と前記カム部材の
スライドストロークが、各々と係合する停止部材により
、後者より前者が短かく制限され、両者が相対してスラ
イドすることにより、前記供給コア及び巻取コアの支持
及び解除を行う事を特徴とする
［実施例］
第１図から第８図により、本発明による熱転写プリンタ
の実施例を説明する。[Means for Solving the Problems] The thermal transfer printer of the present invention includes two support members capable of supporting a magazine frame, a supply core around which an ink film is wound, and one end of a take-up core; An ink film storage magazine is provided in the printer case, and includes two rotating members that transmit a load and power capable of supporting the other end of the take-up core, and a cam member that moves the supporting member in the axial direction of the core. When the ink film storage magazine slides out of the case while being guided by a rail provided with the ink film storage magazine, the slide stroke of the magazine frame and the cam member is limited so that the former is shorter than the latter due to a stop member that engages with each of the magazine frames and the cam member. The supply core and the take-up core are supported and released by sliding them relative to each other. [Embodiment] FIGS. 1 to 8 show a thermal transfer printer according to the present invention. Explain an example.
第１図、第２図は本発明による熱転写プリンタの外観で
ある。１はインクフィルム収納マガジン（以下「マガジ
ン」とする。）であり、矢印Ｂ方向にスライドし、イン
クフィルムカセット６（以下「カセット」とする。）を
ケース３内部から外側へ運搬する。２は紙ガイドであり
、記録紙５が矢印Ａ方向に給紙及び矢印Ｂ方向に排紙す
る様に第１図の様にケース３前面に開口している。４は
ケース３前面に設けられた操作スイッチである。FIGS. 1 and 2 are external views of a thermal transfer printer according to the present invention. Reference numeral 1 denotes an ink film storage magazine (hereinafter referred to as "magazine"), which slides in the direction of arrow B and transports an ink film cassette 6 (hereinafter referred to as "cassette") from inside the case 3 to the outside. Reference numeral 2 denotes a paper guide, which is opened at the front of the case 3 as shown in FIG. 1 so that the recording paper 5 is fed in the direction of arrow A and discharged in the direction of arrow B. 4 is an operation switch provided on the front surface of the case 3.
マガジン１の一部２１は、第２図、第３図の様な形状を
しており、上側の記録紙ガイドとなっている。A portion 21 of the magazine 1 has a shape as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and serves as an upper recording paper guide.
第３図は、マガジン１がケース３の内に正しくセットさ
れた状態を示す、ケース３内部の側面図であり、７はイ
ンクフィルム、８は未使用のインクフィルム７を巻回さ
れた供給コア、９は使用済みのインクフィルムを巻回さ
れた巻取りコア、１０はヘッドで、ローラ１１．１２と
共に軸１４に回動自在に軸支されたヘッドホルダ１３に
取付けられている。１６は係止レバーで、軸１７に回動
自在に軸支され、ばね部材２０により矢印Ｇ方向の附勢
力を与えられ、ケース３内に設けられた度当り部２１に
度当り、マガジン１の係止部２４と係合し、ばね部材１
９により矢印り方向へ附勢されているマガジン１を正し
い位置に係止している。１８はマイクロスイッチで、マ
ガジン１の係止部２４により動作する様な位置に係止レ
バー１６に固定され、マガジン１が係止レバー１６によ
り正しい位置に係止されているかを判定する信号を送っ
ている。FIG. 3 is a side view of the interior of the case 3, showing the magazine 1 correctly set in the case 3, where 7 is an ink film, 8 is a supply core around which an unused ink film 7 is wound, and 9 is a side view of the inside of the case 3. 10 is a winding core around which a used ink film is wound, and 10 is a head, which is attached to a head holder 13 rotatably supported on a shaft 14 together with rollers 11 and 12. Reference numeral 16 denotes a locking lever, which is rotatably supported on a shaft 17, is given a biasing force in the direction of arrow G by a spring member 20, and hits a contact portion 21 provided in the case 3, thereby locking the magazine 1. Engages with the locking portion 24, and the spring member 1
9 locks the magazine 1, which is biased in the direction of the arrow, in the correct position. Reference numeral 18 denotes a microswitch, which is fixed to the locking lever 16 at a position such that it is activated by the locking portion 24 of the magazine 1, and sends a signal to determine whether the magazine 1 is locked in the correct position by the locking lever 16. ing.
記録紙５を紙ガイド２に沿って矢印Ｃ方向に挿入すると
、記録紙５は、マガジンの一部２１及び紙ガイド２によ
り紙送りローラ２２．２３まで案内され、紙送りローラ
２２．２３の回転により所定（図中破線指示）まで搬送
される。この間プラテン１５とヘッド１０及びローラ１
１．１２の間は、記録紙５の搬送の弊害とならない様、
僅かに通れている。次いで、ヘッド１０及びローラ１１
．１２はヘッドホルダ駆動手段（図示なし）により矢印
Ｈ方向に回動させられ、プラテン１５に押圧され、記録
紙５及びインクフィルム７は、紙送りローラ２２．２３
及び巻取コア９により矢印り方向及び巻取り方向に搬送
される。１色目の所望の記録が終了するとヘッドホルダ
１３は矢印Ｅ方向へ僅かに回動じ、記録紙５は再び矢印
Ｃ方向に搬送され、２色目が記録される。一般的なカラ
ープリンタの場合は、イエロー、マゼンタ、シアンの３
色が記録され、記録が終了すると記録紙５は矢印り方向
へ排出される。When the recording paper 5 is inserted in the direction of arrow C along the paper guide 2, the recording paper 5 is guided by the magazine part 21 and the paper guide 2 to the paper feed roller 22.23, and the paper feed roller 22.23 rotates. It is transported to a predetermined position (indicated by a broken line in the figure). During this time, the platen 15, head 10 and roller 1
During the period of 1.12, the
It is passing slightly. Next, the head 10 and rollers 11
．． 12 is rotated in the direction of arrow H by a head holder driving means (not shown) and pressed against the platen 15, and the recording paper 5 and ink film 7 are moved by paper feed rollers 22 and 23.
and is conveyed by the winding core 9 in the arrow direction and the winding direction. When the desired recording of the first color is completed, the head holder 13 is slightly rotated in the direction of arrow E, and the recording paper 5 is conveyed again in the direction of arrow C, and the second color is recorded. For general color printers, there are three colors: yellow, magenta, and cyan.
Colors are recorded, and when the recording is completed, the recording paper 5 is discharged in the direction of the arrow.
次に、インクフィルム７及びカセット６の交換時の動作
につき簡単に説明する。所定量のインクフィルム７が終
了または他の理由によりカセット６の交換が必要になり
オペレータがスイッチパネル４の当該スイッチを動作さ
せると、ヘッドホルダ１３はヘッドホルダ駆動手段によ
りヘッド１０及びローラ１１．１２がカセット６及びマ
ガジン１のスライド動作の弊害とならない第４図に示さ
れた位置まで回動し、次いで係止レバー１６が係止解除
手段（図示なし、例えばプランジャ）によって矢印Ｆ方
向にマガジン１の係止部２４との係合が外れるまで回ｎ
」され、マガジン１はばね部材１９の附勢力によってレ
ール２５にガイドされ矢印り方向に図中破線指示までス
ライドする。この間に係止レバー１６は係止解除手段が
動作停止（プランジャの場合は通電停止）する事により
ばね部材２０によって第４図の様に元の位置に復帰する
が、マイクロスイッチ１８はマガジン１が係止されてい
ない状態になっている。マガジン１を更にカセッｌ−６
が交換できる位置まで引き出し、交換後、マガジン１を
再び矢印Ｃ方向にばね部材１９の附勢力に抗して押し込
み、係止部２４が係止レバー１Ｇのスロープ部２Ｇに度
当ると、係止レバー１６は矢印Ｆ方向に逃げ、次いでス
ロープ部２６を過ぎると係止レバー１６はばね部材２０
の附勢力により矢印Ｇ方向に回動し度当り部２１に度当
りマガジン１は係止され、マイクロスイッチ１８は、係
止している状態となる。マイクロスイッチ１８によりマ
ガジン１が係止されたと判定されると、ヘッドホルダ１
３は、駆動手段により矢印Ｈ方向に回動し、プリンタは
記録紙５の挿入を待機する状態となる。Next, the operation when replacing the ink film 7 and the cassette 6 will be briefly explained. When a predetermined amount of ink film 7 is used up or the cassette 6 needs to be replaced due to other reasons, and the operator operates the switch on the switch panel 4, the head holder 13 is moved by the head holder driving means to move the head 10 and rollers 11, 12. The cassette 6 and the magazine 1 are rotated to the position shown in FIG. n times until it disengages from the locking part 24.
'', the magazine 1 is guided by the rail 25 by the biasing force of the spring member 19, and slides in the direction of the arrow to the point indicated by the broken line in the figure. During this time, the locking lever 16 is returned to its original position by the spring member 20 as shown in FIG. It is in an unlocked state. Add magazine 1 to cassette l-6
After replacing the magazine 1, the magazine 1 is pushed in again against the biasing force of the spring member 19 in the direction of arrow C. When the locking portion 24 hits the slope portion 2G of the locking lever 1G, the magazine 1 is locked. The lever 16 escapes in the direction of arrow F, and then, after passing the slope portion 26, the locking lever 16 is moved away from the spring member 20.
The perpendicular magazine 1 is rotated in the direction of the arrow G by the biasing force, and the permeable magazine 1 is locked in the permissible permissible portion 21, and the microswitch 18 is in a locked state. When the microswitch 18 determines that the magazine 1 is locked, the head holder 1
3 is rotated in the direction of arrow H by the driving means, and the printer is in a state of waiting for insertion of the recording paper 5.
次に、第５図、第６図、第７図、第８図によりインクフ
ィルム７及びカセット６のマガジン１への着脱動作につ
いて説明する。第５図及び第７図は、マガジン１がケー
ス３内で正しく係止され、カセット６及びインクフィル
ム７も正しくマガジン１にセットされた状態を示す図面
である。２５はプリンタ本体に固定されたレール、２７
はスライドカム、２８は供給アタッチメン！・、２９は
巻取りアクッチメント、３０は供給ギア、３１は巻取り
ギアである。マガジン１はガイド部１−ａにてレール２
５と係合し、矢印Ｒ及び矢印Ｓ方向へスライド可能にガ
イドされており、そのストロークは係止レバー１６によ
る係止位置がら、度当り部１−ｂ及び１．−ｃが、レー
ル２５に設けられた突起部２５−ｂ及び２５−ｃに度当
るまでのＳ１である。スライドカム２７は供給アタッチ
メント２８及び巻取りアタッチメント２９により、マガ
ジン１にレール２５と平行にスライドする様に支持され
ており、レール２５に対し、度当り部２７−ｃがレール
２５に設けられた突起部２５−ａ及び２５−ｂに度当る
間のＳ２のストロークが与えられている。供給アタッチ
メント２８及び巻取りアタッチメント２９は、カセッｌ
−６により所定の軸間に支持された供給コア８及び巻取
コア９を支持すべく、マガジン１に矢印Ｐ及び矢印Ｑ方
向にスライド可能に取付けられており、ばね部材３２及
び３３により矢印Ｑ方向に附勢されツバ部２８−ｂ及び
２９−ｂがスライドカム２７のカム面２７−ａ、２７−
ｂ、２７−ｃに度当り矢印Ｐ及び矢印Ｑ方向に位置決め
されている。供給アタッチメント２８及び巻取りアタッ
チメント２９がスライドカム２７のカム面２７−ｂに度
当っている状態では供給コア８及び巻取コア９が支持さ
れ、カム面２７−Ｃに度当っている状態では係合が外れ
る様にスライドカム２７は、供給コア８及び巻取コア９
と供給アタッチメント２８及び巻取リアタッチメント２
９との係合量Ｓ５と、供給コア８及び巻取コア９と供給
ギア３０及び巻取ギア３１との係合量Ｓ６との和（Ｓ５
＋Ｓ６ ）より大きな移動量Ｓ４を、第７図の位置か
ら、マガジン１の許容ストロークＳ１とスライドカム２
７の許容ストロークＳ２との差Ｓ３ （＝９１−８２
）だけ、マガジン１に相対し矢印Ｓ方向に移動すること
により、供給アタッチメント２８及び巻取りアタッチメ
ント２９に与える。供給コア８及び巻取コア９は、供給
アタッチメント２８及び巻取りアタッチメント２９の支
持部２８−ａ及び２９−ａと供給ギア３０及び巻取ギア
３１の支持部３０−ａおよび３１−ａによって第６図の
様に両端に支持され、供給コア８及び巻取コア９の凹溝
８−ａ及び９−ａは、供給ギア３０及び巻取ギア３１の
支持部３０−ａ及び３１−ａに設けられた突起部３〇−
す及び３１−ｂと係合し、供給ギア３０及び巻取ギア３
１と回動力が伝達可能に支持されている。Next, the operation of attaching and detaching the ink film 7 and cassette 6 to and from the magazine 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 5, 6, 7, and 8. 5 and 7 are drawings showing a state in which the magazine 1 is properly locked within the case 3, and the cassette 6 and ink film 7 are also correctly set in the magazine 1. 25 is a rail fixed to the printer body, 27
is the slide cam, and 28 is the supply attachment! , 29 is a winding actuation, 30 is a supply gear, and 31 is a winding gear. The magazine 1 is attached to the rail 2 at the guide part 1-a.
5 and is slidably guided in the directions of arrows R and S, and its stroke is from the locking position by the locking lever 16 to the contact portions 1-b and 1. -c is S1 until it hits the protrusions 25-b and 25-c provided on the rail 25. The slide cam 27 is supported by a supply attachment 28 and a take-up attachment 29 so as to slide in the magazine 1 parallel to the rail 25, and the contact portion 27-c is attached to a protrusion provided on the rail 25 with respect to the rail 25. A stroke of S2 is given between the parts 25-a and 25-b. The supply attachment 28 and the winding attachment 29 are
-6 supports the supply core 8 and take-up core 9 between predetermined axes. The flange portions 28-b and 29-b are biased in the direction of the cam surfaces 27-a and 27-b of the slide cam 27.
b, 27-c are positioned in the directions of arrows P and Q. When the supply attachment 28 and the winding attachment 29 are in full contact with the cam surface 27-b of the slide cam 27, the supply core 8 and the winding core 9 are supported, and when they are in full contact with the cam surface 27-C, they are not engaged. The slide cam 27 moves the supply core 8 and the take-up core 9 so that they are out of alignment.
and supply attachment 28 and winding rear attachment 2
9 and the engagement amount S6 between the supply core 8 and take-up core 9 and the supply gear 30 and take-up gear 31 (S5
+S6) From the position shown in FIG.
The difference S3 from the allowable stroke S2 of 7 (=91-82
) is applied to the supply attachment 28 and the winding attachment 29 by moving in the direction of the arrow S relative to the magazine 1. The supply core 8 and the winding core 9 are connected to the sixth As shown in the figure, grooves 8-a and 9-a of the supply core 8 and take-up core 9 are supported at both ends, and grooves 8-a and 9-a of the supply core 8 and take-up core 9 are provided in support parts 30-a and 31-a of the supply gear 30 and take-up gear 31, respectively. Protrusion 30-
supply gear 30 and take-up gear 3
1 and is supported so that rotational force can be transmitted.
供給ギア３０は負荷手段（図示なし）と噛合し、供給コ
ア８に繰り出し負荷を与え、巻取りギア３１は駆動手段
（図示なし）と噛合し、巻取コア９に巻取り動力を与え
ている。３４はばね部材で、カセット６を、ばね部材３
２．３３より弱い附勢力で矢印Ｐ方向に附勢している。The supply gear 30 meshes with a load means (not shown) to apply a payout load to the supply core 8, and the winding gear 31 meshes with a drive means (not shown) to give winding power to the winding core 9. . 34 is a spring member, which connects the cassette 6 to the spring member 3;
2.33 It is assisted in the direction of arrow P with a weaker auxiliary force.
かかる構成により機構のカセット６及びインクフィルム
７の交換動作における挙動を第７図、第８図により説明
する。第７図は第３図と対応し、正しくマガジン１及び
カセット６がセットされた状態、第８図は第４図と対応
し、マガジン１がケース３外へスライドし、カセット６
の着脱が自在となっと状態を表す図である。係止レバー
１６が解除され、マガジン１が矢印Ｒ方向に引き出され
ると、スライドカム２７は、ばね部材３２及び３３の附
勢力を供給アタッチメント２８及び巻取りアタッチメン
ト２９のツバ部２８−ｂ、２９−ｂから受ける負荷以外
の負荷はない為、マガジン１と共に矢印Ｒ方向に移動す
る。マガジン１及びスライドカム２７が矢印Ｒ方向にＳ
２だけスライドすると、スライドカム２７の度当り部２
７−ｃがレール２５の設けられた突起部２５−ｂに度当
り、スライドカム２７は停止する。更にマガジン１を矢
印Ｒ方向に引き出すと、マガジン１は第７図の状態から
８１だけ移動し、マガジン１の度当り部１−ｂ及び１−
ｃは、レール２５の設けられた突起部２５−ｂ及び２５
−ｃに度当り、第８図の状態で停止する。この間に、供
給アタッチメント２８及び巻取りアタッチメント２９は
マガジン１と共にスライドカム２７に相対し矢印Ｒ方向
に８３だけ以上し、供給アタッチメント２８及び巻取り
アタッチメント２９はスライドカム２７のテーパリード
部２７−ａに沿って矢印Ｐ方向に８４だけ移動・する。The behavior of the mechanism in the exchange operation of the cassette 6 and ink film 7 with this configuration will be explained with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. Figure 7 corresponds to Figure 3, with the magazine 1 and cassette 6 set correctly, and Figure 8 corresponds to Figure 4, with the magazine 1 sliding out of the case 3 and the cassette 6
FIG. When the locking lever 16 is released and the magazine 1 is pulled out in the direction of arrow R, the slide cam 27 applies the urging force of the spring members 32 and 33 to the flanges 28-b and 29- of the attachment 28 and the winding attachment 29. Since there is no load other than the load received from b, it moves in the direction of arrow R together with magazine 1. Magazine 1 and slide cam 27 move S in the direction of arrow R.
When sliding by 2, the contact part 2 of the slide cam 27
7-c hits the protrusion 25-b provided on the rail 25, and the slide cam 27 stops. When the magazine 1 is further pulled out in the direction of arrow R, the magazine 1 moves by 81 from the state shown in FIG.
c indicates protrusions 25-b and 25 on which the rail 25 is provided;
-c and stops in the state shown in Figure 8. During this time, the supply attachment 28 and the take-up attachment 29 face the slide cam 27 together with the magazine 1 and move by 83 degrees in the direction of the arrow R, and the supply attachment 28 and the take-up attachment 29 are attached to the tapered lead portion 27-a of the slide cam 27. along the arrow P direction by 84.
供給アタッチメント２８及び巻取りアタッチメント２９
が矢印Ｐ方向へ移動開始すると、供給コア８及び巻取コ
ア９及びカセット６はばね部材３４の附勢力により供給
アタッチメント２８及び巻取りアタッチメント２９と共
に矢印Ｐ方向に８６だけ移動し、供給コア８及び巻取コ
ア９と供給ギア３０及び巻取ギア３１の係合が外れ、次
いでカセット６がマガジン１の突起部１−ｄに度当り停
止する。更に、供給アタッチメント２８及び巻取りアタ
ッチメント２９がスライドカム２７により矢印Ｐ方向へ
８５以上移動すると供給アタッチメント２８及び巻取り
アタッチメント２９と供給コア８及び巻取コア９との係
合が外れ、第８図の様な状態となり、カセット６及び供
給コア８及び巻取コア９の支持は解除され、第５図中矢
印Ｔ方向へ着脱自在となる。カセット６を交換し、マガ
ジン１を矢印Ｓ方向に押し込むと、まずマガジン１及び
スライドカム２７は、Ｓ２だけ移動しスライドカム２７
の度当り部２７−Ｃがレール突起部２５−ａに度当る。Supply attachment 28 and take-up attachment 29
begins to move in the direction of arrow P, the supply core 8, take-up core 9, and cassette 6 move by 86 in the direction of arrow P together with the supply attachment 28 and take-up attachment 29 due to the biasing force of the spring member 34, and the supply core 8 and The winding core 9 is disengaged from the supply gear 30 and winding gear 31, and then the cassette 6 hits the protrusion 1-d of the magazine 1 and stops. Further, when the supply attachment 28 and the winding attachment 29 are moved by the slide cam 27 by 85 degrees or more in the direction of arrow P, the supply attachment 28 and the winding attachment 29 are disengaged from the supply core 8 and the winding core 9, as shown in FIG. In this state, the support of the cassette 6, the supply core 8, and the take-up core 9 is released, and the cassette 6, the supply core 8, and the take-up core 9 are released from support, and can be freely attached and detached in the direction of the arrow T in FIG. When the cassette 6 is replaced and the magazine 1 is pushed in the direction of arrow S, the magazine 1 and slide cam 27 move by S2, and the slide cam 27 moves by S2.
The contact portion 27-C contacts the rail protrusion 25-a.
更にマガジン１が８１まで移動すると、マガジン１及び
供給アタッチメント２８及び巻取りアタッチメント２９
はスライドカム２７に相対しＳ３だけ矢印Ｓ方向に移動
し、この間に供給アタッチメント２８及び巻取りアタッ
チメント２９はスライドカム２７のテーバリード部２７
−ａに沿って矢印Ｑ方向に移動し、供給アタッチメント
２８及び巻取りアタッチメント２９と供給コア８及び巻
取コア９とが係合、カセット６及び供給コア８及び巻取
コア９が矢印Ｑ方向に移動、供給ギア３０及び巻取ギア
３１と供給コア８及び巻取コア９とが係合という順番で
動作し、第７図、第５図の様な状態でカセット６及び供
給コア８及び巻取コア９は支持され、第３図の様にマガ
ジン１が係止レバー１６に係止され、プリンタ内に正し
くセットされる。When the magazine 1 further moves to 81, the magazine 1, the supply attachment 28 and the winding attachment 29
is opposed to the slide cam 27 and moves in the direction of the arrow S by S3, and during this time the supply attachment 28 and the winding attachment 29 move against the tapered lead portion 27 of the slide cam 27.
-a in the direction of arrow Q, the supply attachment 28 and take-up attachment 29 engage with the supply core 8 and take-up core 9, and the cassette 6, supply core 8, and take-up core 9 move in the direction of arrow Q. The cassette 6, the supply core 8, and the take-up core operate in the order shown in FIGS. 7 and 5. The core 9 is supported, and the magazine 1 is locked by the locking lever 16 as shown in FIG. 3, and is correctly set in the printer.
［発明の効果］
以上述べたように、本発明によれば、フィルム収納マガ
ジンが記録紙及びインクフィルムの搬送面方向にプリン
タ本体内からプリンタ外へスライドされ、フィルム収納
マガジンが所定量スライドするだけでインクフィルムあ
るいはカセットの着脱が自在に行える為、以下の効果が
期待できる。[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, the film storage magazine is slid from inside the printer body to the outside of the printer in the direction of the recording paper and ink film conveying surface, and the film storage magazine is slid by a predetermined amount. Since the ink film or cassette can be attached and detached freely, the following effects can be expected.
１）フィルムの交換をプリンタ本体外にて行える為、操
作性に優れ、オペレータがプリンタ本体内へ手を入れる
事もない為安全性も高くなる。1) Since the film can be replaced outside the printer body, operability is excellent, and safety is also improved because the operator does not have to put his hands into the printer body.
２）ヘッド、プラテン等の機構がすべて両持構造が可能
で、プリンタ内′にはマガジンがスライドできるスペー
スを確保するだけで済む為、プリンタの小型化、低価格
化が可能である。2) All the mechanisms such as the head and platen can be supported on both sides, and since it is only necessary to secure a space inside the printer in which the magazine can slide, it is possible to make the printer smaller and lower in price.
３）マガジンのスライド方向と記録紙の挿入搬送方向が
平行な為、マガジン開口部と紙ガイド開口部を同一面（
前面）に設置でき操作性が高くなり、他装置設置の際の
スペース効率も良くなる。更にマガジンの一部が紙ガイ
ドを兼用でき低価格化が可能である。3) Since the sliding direction of the magazine and the direction of paper insertion and conveyance are parallel, the magazine opening and paper guide opening should be placed on the same surface (
It can be installed on the front), improving operability and improving space efficiency when installing other equipment. Furthermore, a part of the magazine can also be used as a paper guide, making it possible to reduce costs.
第１図及び第２図は本発明の熱転写プリンタの外観を示
す図。
第３図及び第４図は本発明の熱転写プリンタのフィルム
収納マガジンに係わる側断面図。
第５図、第６図、第７図、第８図はフィルム収納マガジ
ンの構成、動作を示す図。
１、インクフィルム収納マガジン
２、紙ガイド
３、ケース
６、インクフィルムカセット
７、インクフィルム
８、供給コア
９、巻取コア
１０、ヘッド
１５、プラテン
１６、係止レバー
２５、レール
２７、スライドカム
以上FIGS. 1 and 2 are diagrams showing the appearance of a thermal transfer printer of the present invention. 3 and 4 are side sectional views of the film storage magazine of the thermal transfer printer of the present invention. FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, and FIG. 8 are diagrams showing the structure and operation of the film storage magazine. 1. Ink film storage magazine 2, paper guide 3, case 6, ink film cassette 7, ink film 8, supply core 9, take-up core 10, head 15, platen 16, locking lever 25, rail 27, slide cam and above
Claims (3)
所望の画像、文字等を記録紙へ記録する熱転写プリンタ
において、ケース内に設けられたレールにガイドされケ
ース内からケース外へスライドするインクフィルム収納
マガジンを有する事を特徴とする熱転写プリンタ。(1) Using a thermal transfer ink film as a recording medium,
A thermal transfer printer for recording desired images, characters, etc. on recording paper, characterized by having an ink film storage magazine that is guided by a rail provided inside the case and slides from inside the case to outside the case.
ガイドされてスライドするマガジン枠体、前記インクフ
ィルムを巻回された供給コア及び巻取りコアの一端を支
持可能で、該供給コア及び該巻取コアの軸方向に動作自
在にマガジン枠体に取りつけられている２個の支持部材
と、該支持部材に一端を支持された前記供給コア及び前
記巻取りコアの他端と回転力を伝達すべく係合可能で、
前記マガジン枠体に回転自在に軸支された、２個の回転
部材と、前記マガジン枠体のスライド方向にスライド可
能に前記マガジン枠体に取付けられ、前記支持部材を前
記供給コア及び巻取コアの軸方向に移動せしめるカム部
材から構成され、前記供給コア及び前記巻取コアへの負
荷及び動力の伝達が前記回転部材により行なわれる事を
特徴とする特許請求の範囲第１項記載の熱転写プリンタ
。(2) A magazine frame body in which the ink film storage magazine slides while being guided by the rail, capable of supporting one end of a supply core and a take-up core around which the ink film is wound, and an axis of the supply core and the take-up core; two support members attached to the magazine frame so as to be movable in a direction, and engageable with the other ends of the supply core and the take-up core, one end of which is supported by the support member, in order to transmit rotational force. in,
two rotating members rotatably supported by the magazine frame; and two rotating members that are slidably attached to the magazine frame in the sliding direction of the magazine frame, and which support the supply core and the take-up core. The thermal transfer printer according to claim 1, characterized in that the thermal transfer printer comprises a cam member that moves in the axial direction of the printer, and the transmission of load and power to the supply core and the take-up core is performed by the rotary member. .
ケースあるいは前記レールに設けられた停止手段により
、各々所定のストロークを与えられており、前記マガジ
ン枠体のストロークは、前記カム部材のストロークより
長く、前記カム部材が前記停止手段によりスライド動作
を停止せしめられても、前記マガジン枠体は更にスライ
ド動作をし、前記カム部材が、前記マガジン枠体に相対
しスライド動作し、前記支持部材を前記供給コア及び前
記巻取コアの軸方向に動作せしめ、前記供給コア及び前
記巻取コアの支持及び解除を行う事を特徴とする特許請
求の範囲第２項記載の熱転写プリンタ。(3) The magazine frame and the cam member are each given a predetermined stroke by a stopping means provided on the case or the rail, and the stroke of the magazine frame is equal to the stroke of the cam member. Even if the cam member is stopped from sliding by the stopping means, the magazine frame further slides, the cam member slides relative to the magazine frame, and the supporting member 3. The thermal transfer printer according to claim 2, wherein the roller is moved in the axial direction of the supply core and the take-up core to support and release the supply core and the take-up core.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP2951486A JPS62187060A (en) | 1986-02-13 | 1986-02-13 | Thermal transfer printer |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP2951486A JPS62187060A (en) | 1986-02-13 | 1986-02-13 | Thermal transfer printer |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPS62187060A true JPS62187060A (en) | 1987-08-15 |
Family
ID=12278205
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP2951486A Pending JPS62187060A (en) | 1986-02-13 | 1986-02-13 | Thermal transfer printer |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS62187060A (en) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS62282958A (en) * | 1986-05-30 | 1987-12-08 | Minolta Camera Co Ltd | Thermal transfer recording apparatus |
| JPH01127851U (en) * | 1988-02-26 | 1989-08-31 | ||
| JPH02179776A (en) * | 1988-12-29 | 1990-07-12 | Ricoh Co Ltd | Transfer recorder |
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1986
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS62282958A (en) * | 1986-05-30 | 1987-12-08 | Minolta Camera Co Ltd | Thermal transfer recording apparatus |
| JPH01127851U (en) * | 1988-02-26 | 1989-08-31 | ||
| JPH02179776A (en) * | 1988-12-29 | 1990-07-12 | Ricoh Co Ltd | Transfer recorder |
| US5100250A (en) * | 1989-12-25 | 1992-03-31 | Hitachi, Ltd. | Cassette for thermal transcription film |
| US5741080A (en) * | 1990-07-13 | 1998-04-21 | Canon Kabushiki Kaisha | Cassette mounting on door of recording apparatus |
| US5435657A (en) * | 1993-12-28 | 1995-07-25 | Smith Corona Corporation | Label printer and tape and ink ribbon cartridge for use therein |
| US5927873A (en) * | 1997-09-26 | 1999-07-27 | Eastman Kodak Company | Printer defining a reduced exterior envelope thereof and method of providing same |
| EP0904948A3 (en) * | 1997-09-26 | 2000-05-24 | Eastman Kodak Company | Printer defining a reduced exterior envelope thereof and method of providing same |
| EP0908319A3 (en) * | 1997-10-06 | 2000-06-28 | Eastman Kodak Company | Printer defining a reduced exterior envelope thereof and method of providing same |
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