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Ink ribbon device with an ink ribbon take-up mechanism for a printer, in particular a matrix line printer Download PDF

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EP0175010B1
EP0175010B1 EP84111107A EP84111107A EP0175010B1 EP 0175010 B1 EP0175010 B1 EP 0175010B1 EP 84111107 A EP84111107 A EP 84111107A EP 84111107 A EP84111107 A EP 84111107A EP 0175010 B1 EP0175010 B1 EP 0175010B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J33/00—Apparatus or arrangements for feeding ink ribbons or like character-size impression-transfer material
    • B41J33/14—Ribbon-feed devices or mechanisms
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  • the invention relates to an ink ribbon device with an ink ribbon receptacle for printers, in particular for matrix line printers, in which an elongated ink ribbon is guided outside the ink ribbon receptacle between the printing elements and a recording medium or a printing abutment at an acute angle to the horizontal printing line, with the printing elements arranged in the printing line direction inside the ribbon can be struck.
  • Ribbon devices of this type are used for the rapid replacement of used ribbons, the focus being on simple handling by the less-trained user, i. H. each user must be able to position a new ribbon in its correct position.
  • Another problem is the wear or full use of the ink ribbon itself.
  • the ink ribbon is generally used by fast forwarding or rewinding during the operation of the printer, that is to say by moving it continuously or step by step.
  • Another type of movement involves continuous circulation of the ribbon, i.e. the ribbon is moved in a cycle without changing direction.
  • the ribbon device described at the outset is known from US-A-4350451.
  • the known ribbon device is based on a height difference created within the ribbon cassette between a base plate on which a roll-off spool is arranged and a lower level on which the roll-up spool is arranged.
  • the resulting height difference causes the ink ribbon to travel an oblique path outside the ink ribbon housing between the first and second slots spaced apart from one another. It is assumed here that an oblique path of the ink ribbon across a printing point allows maximum use of the ink ribbon surface during printing and simplifies the printing process. Due to the necessary height difference within the ribbon cassette, the latter is relatively complicated.
  • the object of the invention is to eliminate the difficulties or disadvantages of known guide means which occur when the ribbon is guided at an angle, and to propose a structurally particularly simple solution in order to achieve an inclined course of the ribbon.
  • the stated object is achieved according to the invention in the case of an ink ribbon device described at the outset in that the ink ribbon cassette is raised at one end and is lowered at the other side to the horizontal printing line for inclined guidance of the ink ribbon.
  • This arrangement avoids overloading an ink ribbon width section by printing elements or type prints and displaces such prints from successive printing dots or type prints in the printing line direction on all sections of the ink ribbon width.
  • the ribbon is better used and at the same time achieves a longer service life.
  • the means for tilting the ribbon cassette consist without great effort in that the ribbon cassette is attached by means of at least two stud bolts adjusted in height to the inclined position of the ribbon cassette.
  • the length of the studs is the measure of the acute angle.
  • the stud bolts are provided at their ends with balls which can be snapped into recesses in the ribbon cassette. This design promotes an easy and quick, uncomplicated replacement of an ink ribbon cassette by an untrained user of the printer.
  • the inclination of the ribbon cassette may increase the component disadvantageously on the raised end.
  • a manual drive there is therefore hardly any space under a hinged cover of the printer.
  • This problem is solved in that a removable rotary knob can be placed on the ribbon drive shaft penetrating the ribbon cassette from below.
  • the formation of the ribbon cassette should also not be influenced by the inclination. It is therefore proposed that the ink ribbon cassette have a further recess into which the rotary knob can be inserted sunk for transport or storage purposes.
  • FIG. 1 shows a partial perspective view of a
  • the ribbon device can be used on any printer that is equipped with a ribbon.
  • the exemplary embodiment shows a matrix line printer and from this the printing mechanism with a printing element carrier 1.
  • the printing element carrier 1 there are drivable printing elements 2, e.g. B. pressure needles or corresponding print hammers arranged.
  • the ink ribbon 3 runs at an acute angle to the horizontal printing line 4.
  • the printing element carrier 1 swings back and forth in the line direction, that is to say horizontally, by a fixed distance, which is 6.5 mm on both sides, for example.
  • the acute angle 5 is therefore on the number of printing needles 2, the z. B. 33 or 66, turned off, and in such a way that the printing needles 2 always open within the ink ribbon 6. As shown in FIG. 1, this requirement is met for the last pressure element 2a located on the left outside.
  • the acute angle 5 can be easily adjusted via the ribbon cassette 7 (Fig. 2 and 3).
  • the ribbon cassette 7 is raised at the left end 7a and lowered at the right end 7b and stored accordingly.
  • the printer chassis 8 (FIG. 3), which runs parallel to the printing abutment 9 and thus parallel to the printing roller 4, is provided with two stud bolts 10 and 11.
  • the stud bolts 10, 11 are equipped with balls 12 at their ends (FIG. 4).
  • the stud 10 at the end 7a is higher than the stud 11 by the set amount in order to achieve the angle 5.
  • the stud bolts 10 and 11 could of course also be adjustable in height by the collar 13 being designed as a threaded nut, the respective shank of the stud bolts 10 and 11 having an external thread.
  • the ink ribbon cassette 7 has recesses 14 exactly above the stud bolts 10 and 11.
  • the recesses 14 are formed by elastic gripping arms 15 and 16 so that the balls 12 can snap into place.
  • Fixed arms 17 finally limit the latching path when they snap into place.
  • the ribbon 3 is guided, as usual, through pairs of rollers 18 arranged in the interior of the ribbon cassette (FIG. 3), one of the rollers being driven.
  • This drive is transmitted from the printer chassis 8 to the ink ribbon drive shaft 19 or its coupling 19a by a drive motor (not shown).
  • the ink ribbon 3 can also be moved by hand without a drive via a rotary knob 20, i. H. be tensioned (as can be seen from FIG. 2).
  • the rotary knob 20 is inserted into a recess 21 during transport and for a cheap flat packaging and storage, so that the housing 7a of the ink ribbon cassette 7 is completely flat and without protruding elevations.

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1. Ribbon device comprising a ribbon mounting for printers, especially for matrix line printers, wherein a stretched ribbon (3) is guided, outside the ribbon mounting, between the printing elements (2) and a recording means or a pressure support, at an acute angle (5) to the horizontal line of print (4), at which angle printing elements (2) disposed in the direction of the line of print can be struck within the width (6) of the ribbon, characterized in that, for the inclined guidance of the ribbon (3), the ribbon cassette (7) is mounted raised at one end and lowered at the other end with respect to the horizontal line of print (4).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Farbbandeinrichtung mit einer Farbbandaufnahme für Drucker, insbesondere für Matrixzeilendrucker, bei der ein gestrecktes Farbband ausserhalb der Farbbandaufnahme zwischen den Druckelementen und einem Aufzeichnungsträger bzw. einem Druckwiderlager unter einem spitzen Winkel zur horizontalen Druckzeile geführt ist, bei dem in Druckzeilenrichtung angeordnete Druckelemente innerhalb der Farbbandbreite anschlagbar sind.The invention relates to an ink ribbon device with an ink ribbon receptacle for printers, in particular for matrix line printers, in which an elongated ink ribbon is guided outside the ink ribbon receptacle between the printing elements and a recording medium or a printing abutment at an acute angle to the horizontal printing line, with the printing elements arranged in the printing line direction inside the ribbon can be struck.

Derartige Farbbandeinrichtungen dienen dem schnellen Auswechseln verbrauchter Farbbänder, wobei auf eine einfache Handhabung durch den wenig geschulten Benutzer abgestellt ist, d. h. jeder Benutzer muss in der Lage sein, ein neues Farbband in seine richtige Position zu bringen. Ein anderes Problem ist die Abnutzung oder volle Ausnutzung des Farbbandes selbst. Die Ausnutzung des Farbbandes erfolgt im allgemeinen durch ein Vor- oder Rückspulen während des Betriebs des Druckers, also durch kontinuierliches oder schrittweises Bewegen. Eine andere Bewegungsart sieht ein fortwährendes Umlaufen des Farbbandes vor, d.h. das Farbband wird ohne Richtungswechsel in einem Kreislauf bewegt.Ribbon devices of this type are used for the rapid replacement of used ribbons, the focus being on simple handling by the less-trained user, i. H. each user must be able to position a new ribbon in its correct position. Another problem is the wear or full use of the ink ribbon itself. The ink ribbon is generally used by fast forwarding or rewinding during the operation of the printer, that is to say by moving it continuously or step by step. Another type of movement involves continuous circulation of the ribbon, i.e. the ribbon is moved in a cycle without changing direction.

Die eingangs bezeichnete Farbbandeinrichtung ist aus der US-A-4350451 bekannt. Die bekannte Farbbandeinrichtung basiert auf einer innerhalb der Farbbandkassette geschaffenen Höhendifferenz zwischen einer Grundplatte, auf der eine Abrollspule angeordnet ist und einer tieferen Ebene, auf der die Aufrollspule angeordnet ist. Die sich ergebende Höhendifferenz bewirkt, dass das Farbband einen schrägen Weg ausserhalb des Farbbandgehäuses zwischen ersten und zweiten in Entfernung voneinanderliegenden Schlitzen durchläuft. Hierbei wird unterstellt, dass ein schräger Weg des Farbbandes quer über eine Druckstelle die maximale Ausnutzung der Farbbandoberfläche während des Druckens gestattet und den Druckvorgang vereinfacht. Durch die notwendige Höhendifferenz innerhalb der Farbbandkassette ist letztere relativ kompliziert ausgebildet.The ribbon device described at the outset is known from US-A-4350451. The known ribbon device is based on a height difference created within the ribbon cassette between a base plate on which a roll-off spool is arranged and a lower level on which the roll-up spool is arranged. The resulting height difference causes the ink ribbon to travel an oblique path outside the ink ribbon housing between the first and second slots spaced apart from one another. It is assumed here that an oblique path of the ink ribbon across a printing point allows maximum use of the ink ribbon surface during printing and simplifies the printing process. Due to the necessary height difference within the ribbon cassette, the latter is relatively complicated.

Ausserdem ist es bekannt (IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, März 1977 bzw. Juni 1978), das Farbband ebenfalls ausserhalb der Farbbandkassette schräg zu führen. Über die Mittel zum schrägen Führen des Farbbandes sind jedoch keine Angaben gemacht.In addition, it is known (IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, March 1977 or June 1978) to also run the ribbon at an angle outside the ribbon cassette. However, no information is given about the means for guiding the ribbon at an angle.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die beim schrägen Führen des Farbbandes auftretenden Schwierigkeiten bzw. Nachteile bekannter Führungsmittel zu beseitigen und zum Erreichen eines Schrägverlaufes des Farbbandes eine konstruktiv besonders einfache Lösung vorzuschlagen.The object of the invention is to eliminate the difficulties or disadvantages of known guide means which occur when the ribbon is guided at an angle, and to propose a structurally particularly simple solution in order to achieve an inclined course of the ribbon.

Die gestellte Aufgabe wird bei einer eingangs bezeichneten Farbbandeinrichtung erfindungsgemäss dadurch gelöst, dass zur Schrägführung des Farbbandes die Farbbandkassette einendig angehoben und anderendig abgesenkt zur horizontalen Druckzeile gelagert ist. Diese Anordnung vermeidet eine Überbelastung eines Farbband-Breitenabschnittes durch Druckelemente oder Typenabdrucke und versetzt solche Abdrucke von aufeinanderfolgenden Druckpunkten oder Typenabdrukken in Druckzeilenrichtung auf sämtliche Abschnitte der Farbbandbreite. Somit wird das Farbband besser ausgenutzt und erreicht gleichzeitig eine höhere Lebensdauer.The stated object is achieved according to the invention in the case of an ink ribbon device described at the outset in that the ink ribbon cassette is raised at one end and is lowered at the other side to the horizontal printing line for inclined guidance of the ink ribbon. This arrangement avoids overloading an ink ribbon width section by printing elements or type prints and displaces such prints from successive printing dots or type prints in the printing line direction on all sections of the ink ribbon width. Thus, the ribbon is better used and at the same time achieves a longer service life.

Die Mittel zur Schrägstellung der Farbbandkassette bestehen ohne grossen Aufwand darin, dass die Farbbandkassette mittels zumindest zweier, auf die Schräglage der Farbbandkassette in ihrer Höhe eingestellter Stehbolzen aufgesetzt ist. Die Länge der Stehbolzen ergibt also das Mass für den spitzen Winkel.The means for tilting the ribbon cassette consist without great effort in that the ribbon cassette is attached by means of at least two stud bolts adjusted in height to the inclined position of the ribbon cassette. The length of the studs is the measure of the acute angle.

Nach weiteren Merkmalen der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Stehbolzen an ihren Enden mit Kugeln versehen sind, die in Ausnehmungen der Farbbandkassette einrastbar sind. Diese Gestaltung fördert ein leichtes und schnelles, unkompliziertes Auswechseln einer Farbbandkassette durch einen ungeschulten Benutzer des Druckers.According to further features of the invention, it is provided that the stud bolts are provided at their ends with balls which can be snapped into recesses in the ribbon cassette. This design promotes an easy and quick, uncomplicated replacement of an ink ribbon cassette by an untrained user of the printer.

Die Schrägstellung der Farbbandkassette erhöht auf dem angehobenen Ende den Bauteil womöglich nachteilig. Für einen Handantrieb ist daher schwerlich Raum unterhalb einer abklappbaren Abdeckung des Druckers vorhanden. Dieses Problem wird dadurch gelöst, indem auf die die Farbbandkassette von unten durchdringende Farbband-Antriebswelle ein abnehmbarer Drehknopf aufsetzbar ist.The inclination of the ribbon cassette may increase the component disadvantageously on the raised end. For a manual drive, there is therefore hardly any space under a hinged cover of the printer. This problem is solved in that a removable rotary knob can be placed on the ribbon drive shaft penetrating the ribbon cassette from below.

Die Ausbildung der Farbbandkassette soll ebenfalls nicht durch die Schrägstellung beeinflusst werden. Es wird daher vorgeschlagen, dass die Farbbandkassette eine weitere Ausnehmung aufweist, in die der Drehknopf zu Transport- bzw. Lagerzwecken versenkt einsetzbar ist.The formation of the ribbon cassette should also not be influenced by the inclination. It is therefore proposed that the ink ribbon cassette have a further recess into which the rotary knob can be inserted sunk for transport or storage purposes.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung schematisch dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher erläutert. Es zeigen: Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Teilansicht einerAn embodiment of the invention is shown schematically in the drawing and is explained in more detail below. 1 shows a partial perspective view of a

Druckmechanik mit Druckelementen und Farbband von vorne gesehen;

  • Fig. 2 eine perspektivische Draufsicht auf eine Farbbandkassette;
  • Fig. 3 eine Vorderansicht auf das Druckwiderlager, das Druckerchassis und eine Farbbandkassette und
  • Fig. 4 einen senkrechten Querschnitt durch die Farbbandkassette im Bereich «A» gemäss Fig. 3 in vergrössertem Massstab.
Printing mechanism with printing elements and ribbon seen from the front;
  • Fig. 2 is a top perspective view of an ink ribbon cassette;
  • Fig. 3 is a front view of the platen, the printer chassis and a ribbon cassette and
  • 4 shows a vertical cross section through the ribbon cassette in the area “A” according to FIG. 3 on an enlarged scale.

Die Farbbandeinrichtung kann an jedem Drukker, der mit einem Farbband ausgerüstet ist, eingesetzt werden. Das Ausführungsbeispiel zeigt einen Matrixzeilendrucker und von diesem die Druckmechanik mit einem Druckelementträger 1. In dem Druckelementträger 1 sind antreibbare Druckelemente 2, z. B. Drucknadeln oder entsprechende Druckhämmer, angeordnet.The ribbon device can be used on any printer that is equipped with a ribbon. The exemplary embodiment shows a matrix line printer and from this the printing mechanism with a printing element carrier 1. In the printing element carrier 1 there are drivable printing elements 2, e.g. B. pressure needles or corresponding print hammers arranged.

Das Farbband 3 verläuft zur horizontalen Druckzeile 4 unter einem spitzen Winkel 5. Der Druckelementträger 1 schwingt in Zeilenrichtung, also horizontal, um eine feste Strecke, die z.B. nach beiden Seiten 6,5 mm beträgt, hin und her. Der spitze Winkel 5 ist daher auf die Anzahl der Drucknadeln 2, die z. B. 33 oder 66 betragen, abgestellt, und zwar so, dass die Drucknadeln 2 stets innerhalb der Farbbandbreite 6 aufschlagen. Wie in Fig. 1 gezeichnet, ist für das letzte, links aussen liegende Druckelement 2a diese Forderung erfüllt.The ink ribbon 3 runs at an acute angle to the horizontal printing line 4. The printing element carrier 1 swings back and forth in the line direction, that is to say horizontally, by a fixed distance, which is 6.5 mm on both sides, for example. The acute angle 5 is therefore on the number of printing needles 2, the z. B. 33 or 66, turned off, and in such a way that the printing needles 2 always open within the ink ribbon 6. As shown in FIG. 1, this requirement is met for the last pressure element 2a located on the left outside.

Der spitze Winkel 5 kann leicht über die Farbbandkassette 7 eingestellt werden (Fig. 2 und 3). Die Farbbandkassette 7 wird am linken Ende 7a angehoben und am rechten Ende 7b abgesenkt und entsprechend gelagert.The acute angle 5 can be easily adjusted via the ribbon cassette 7 (Fig. 2 and 3). The ribbon cassette 7 is raised at the left end 7a and lowered at the right end 7b and stored accordingly.

Zu diesem Zweck ist das Druckerchassis 8 (Fig. 3), das parallel zum Druckwiderlager 9 verläuft und damit parallel zur Druckwalze 4 mit zwei Stehbolzen 10 und 11 versehen. Die Stehbolzen 10, 11 sind an ihren Enden mit Kugeln 12 ausgerüstet (Fig. 4). Der Stehbolzen 10 am Ende 7a ist um den eingestellten Betrag höher als der Stehbolzen 11, um den Winkel 5 zu erzielen. Die Stehbolzen 10 und 11 könnten selbstverständlich auch höheneinstellbar sein, indem der Bund 13 als Gewindemutter ausgeführt wird, wobei der jeweilige Schaft der Stehbolzen 10 und 11 Aussengewinde tragen würde.For this purpose, the printer chassis 8 (FIG. 3), which runs parallel to the printing abutment 9 and thus parallel to the printing roller 4, is provided with two stud bolts 10 and 11. The stud bolts 10, 11 are equipped with balls 12 at their ends (FIG. 4). The stud 10 at the end 7a is higher than the stud 11 by the set amount in order to achieve the angle 5. The stud bolts 10 and 11 could of course also be adjustable in height by the collar 13 being designed as a threaded nut, the respective shank of the stud bolts 10 and 11 having an external thread.

Die Farbbandkassette 7 weist exakt über den Stehbolzen 10 und 11 Ausnehmungen 14 auf. Die Ausnehmungen 14 werden durch elastische Greifarme 15 und 16 gebildet, so dass die Kugeln 12 einrasten können. Feste Arme 17 begrenzen beim Einrasten den Rastweg endgültig.The ink ribbon cassette 7 has recesses 14 exactly above the stud bolts 10 and 11. The recesses 14 are formed by elastic gripping arms 15 and 16 so that the balls 12 can snap into place. Fixed arms 17 finally limit the latching path when they snap into place.

Das Farbband 3 wird wie üblich durch im Innern der Farbbandkassette angeordnete Rollenpaare 18 geführt (Fig. 3), wobei eine der Rollen angetrieben ist. Dieser Antrieb wird vom Druckerchassis 8 durch einen (nicht gezeigten) Antriebsmotor auf die Farbband-Antriebswelle 19 bzw. deren Kupplung 19a übertragen. Das Farbband 3 kann ohne den Antrieb auch über einen Drehknopf 20 von Hand bewegt, d. h. gespannt werden (wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich ist). Der Drehknopf 20 wird während des Transportes und für eine günstige flache Verpackung und Lagerung in eine Ausnehmung 21 versenkt eingesteckt, so dass das Gehäuse 7a der Farbbandkassette 7 vollkommen flach und ohne vorspringende Erhöhungen ist.The ribbon 3 is guided, as usual, through pairs of rollers 18 arranged in the interior of the ribbon cassette (FIG. 3), one of the rollers being driven. This drive is transmitted from the printer chassis 8 to the ink ribbon drive shaft 19 or its coupling 19a by a drive motor (not shown). The ink ribbon 3 can also be moved by hand without a drive via a rotary knob 20, i. H. be tensioned (as can be seen from FIG. 2). The rotary knob 20 is inserted into a recess 21 during transport and for a cheap flat packaging and storage, so that the housing 7a of the ink ribbon cassette 7 is completely flat and without protruding elevations.

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1. Ribbon device comprising a ribbon mounting for printers, especially for matrix line printers, wherein a stretched ribbon (3) is guided, outside the ribbon mounting, between the printing elements (2) and a recording means or a pressure support, at an acute angle (5) to the horizontal line of print (4), at which angle printing elements (2) disposed in the direction of the line of print can be struck within the width (6) of the ribbon, characterized in that, for the inclined guidance of the ribbon (3), the ribbon cassette (7) is mounted raised at one end and lowered at the other end with respect to the horizontal line of print (4).
2. Ribbon device according to claim 1, characterized in that the ribbon cassette (7) is mounted by means of at least two studs (10,11), set in their height to the inclined position of the ribbon cassette (7).
3. Ribbon device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the studs (10, 11) are furnished at their ends with balls (12), which can be engaged into recesses (14) of the ribbon cassette (7).
4. Ribbon device according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a removable rotary knob (20) can be fitted onto the ribbon drive shaft (19), which passes upwards from below through the ribbon cassette (7).
5. Ribbon device according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the ribbon cassette (7) possesses a further recess (21), into which the rotary knob (20) can be placed, recessed, for transportation and storage purposes.
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AT84111107T ATE36138T1 (en) 1984-09-18 1984-09-18 RIBBON DEVICE WITH AN RIBBON HOLDER FOR PRINTERS, ESPECIALLY FOR MATRIX LINE PRINTERS.
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