JPH0532004A - Printer for register - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Paper jams can be cleared easily and paper can be set easily. [Configuration] The main body frame (1) is connected to the paper transport path (1
1) A first frame (2) having a paper guide portion (12) forming the first frame, and a second frame rotatably provided via the first frame (2) and a support shaft (7). Frame (3) and the first and second frames (2,
Components such as a print head (5) are arranged in one of the frames 3) corresponding to the paper transport path (11), and components such as the platen (4) are transported in the other frame. It is arranged corresponding to (11).

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a register printer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 4 shows an example of a conventional register printer.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 is a main body frame. The main body frame 1 has a paper guide 13 and the like to form paper feed paths for receipt paper and journal paper.

In FIG. 4, only the sheet conveying path 11 for the receipt sheet and the sheet guide 13 are shown,
The transport path 11, the paper transport path for the journal paper and the paper guide, which are arranged side by side at right angles to the paper surface in the drawing, are omitted.

Further, the main body frame 1 is provided with components such as a platen 4, a print head 5, conveying rollers 15a and 15b, a cutter 18 and a stamp 19 along the sheet conveying path (11). Here, the print head 5
Is formed so as to be movable in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface in the drawing on the receipt side and the journal side via a carrier or the like.

Further, the cutter 18 and the stamp 19
Is provided downstream of the print head 5 in the paper transport direction via the support block 17. The support block 17 is rotatable around a fulcrum 17a. Therefore, by rotating the support block 17, the cutter 18 and the stamp 19 can be moved toward and away from the paper transport path 11.

The cutter 18 and the stamp 19 are generally not provided on the journal side.
Further, in FIG. 4, 16a and 16b are a feed roller and a pinch roller for conveying the slip P3.

However, for example, in order to print the receipt paper P1, it is necessary to set the paper P1 in the paper transport path 11. To this end, the support block 17 is rotated counterclockwise to be opened, and in that state, the receipt paper P1
Is inserted from the entrance 11a of the paper transport path 11 between the platen 4 and the print head 5 and the transport rollers 15a,
It leads to the exit part 11b of the said conveyance path 11 through 15b.

In this way, when the receipt paper P1 is set, the conveying rollers 15a and 15b, the print head 5 and the like are driven to print on the paper P1, and then the stamp 19 is applied.
And a cutter 18 to cut.

On the other hand, the journal paper is also a receipt paper P.
Paper setting and printing work are performed in the same procedure as 1 (however, stamps and stamps with a cutter,
Paper is not cut. ).

Even in the register printer of the type shown in FIG. 5 for ejecting receipt paper or the like upward, paper setting and printing operations are performed in substantially the same procedure as the above printer (shown in FIG. 4). Those having the same functions as those of the constituent elements are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted).

[0012]

In the register printer described above, when a paper jam (paper jam) occurs downstream of the print head 5 in the paper transport direction, the support block 17 is opened and the cutter 18 is opened. The jammed paper can be easily removed by separating the stamp 19 from the paper conveyance path 11.

However, when a paper jam occurs between the platen 4 and the print head 5 or when a paper jam occurs in the paper transport path 11 upstream of the print head 5,
There is the inconvenience that the jammed paper must be removed from the narrow portion using tweezers or the like.

When the receipt paper (journal paper) is set, the paper is fed into the entrance portion 1 of the paper transport path 11.
It must be inserted from 1a and pass through the complicated path to the outlet 11b, and it is difficult for an unfamiliar operator to set the paper quickly and accurately, and the paper is inserted into the wrong portion, and paper jams and parts May cause damage to the.

In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a register printer which can easily clear a paper jam and can easily set a paper.

[0016]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a register printer in which components such as a print head and a platen are arranged along a sheet conveying path formed in a main body frame, and the main body frame is set to the paper sheet. The first and second frames are formed of a first frame having a paper guide portion that forms a conveyance path and a second frame that is rotatably provided relative to the first frame via a support shaft. A component such as a print head is arranged in one of the frames in correspondence with the sheet conveying path, and a component such as a platen is arranged in the other frame in correspondence with the sheet conveying path. Is characterized by.

[0017]

According to the present invention, when a paper jam (paper jam) occurs in the paper transport path, the first frame and the second frame are relatively rotated about the support shaft to print, for example. By separating the components such as the head from the paper guide portion, one side of the paper transport path can be in a state where all the components are removed (fully open state).

As a result, the jammed paper can be easily removed without being disturbed by the components and the like.

Also, when the paper is set, the paper transport path is fully opened. Thus, the receipt paper and the journal paper can be set so as to be covered from above the paper guide portion forming the paper transport path.

Therefore, even an inexperienced operator can perform paper setting quickly and without error.

Therefore, the paper jam can be easily cleared and the paper can be set easily.

[0022]

EXAMPLE An example of this example will be described with reference to FIGS.

The register printer according to the present embodiment is configured to be installed on a table with a bottom surface portion 2a of a first frame 2 which will be described later facing down, and a main body frame 1 (first and second frames). 2, 3), a platen 4, a print head 5, a paper transport path 11, transport rollers 15a and 15b, a cutter 18 and a stamp 19.

The same components as those shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

Here, the main body frame 1 is relatively rotatable via a first frame 2 having a paper guide portion 12 forming a paper conveyance path 11 and the first frame 2 and a support shaft 7. It is formed of the second frame 3 provided.

Then, in one of the first and second frames 2 and 3, constituent parts such as the print head 5 are arranged in correspondence with the sheet conveying path 11, and in the other frame, the platen 4 is provided. The components such as are arranged corresponding to the paper transport path 11.

In this embodiment, in addition to the paper guide portion 12, the first frame 2 includes a receipt paper P1, a journal paper P2, a platen 4, a conveying roller 15a, a cutter 18, and a paper take-up reel on the journal side (illustrated). (Omitted) is provided. Here, the transport roller 15a is
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, it is provided on the receipt and journal sides. The cutter 18 is provided only on the receipt side.

In the second frame 3, the print head 5, the carrier 6, the conveying roller 15b, the stamp 19, the feed roller 16a for the slip, the pinch roller 16b, and the gap between the print head 5 and the platen 4 are automatically adjusted. An automatic adjustment mechanism (not shown) is provided. Here, the transport roller 15b is, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
It is provided on the receipt and journal side. In addition,
The stamp 19 is provided only on the receipt side.

Next, the operation will be described.

When a paper jam (paper jam) occurs in the paper conveying path 11, the first frame 2 and the second frame 3 are relatively rotated about the support shaft 7 to thereby cause the print head. 5 and other components are attached to the paper guide unit 12
The upper side of the sheet conveying path 11 can be further separated to be in a state (fully opened state) in which all the components are removed. As a result, the jammed paper can be easily removed without being disturbed by the components and the like.

Also, when the paper is set, the paper transport path 11 is fully opened. As a result, the receipt paper and the journal papers P1 and P2 are moved to the paper guide unit 12
It can be set so that it covers from above.
Therefore, even an inexperienced operator can perform paper setting quickly and without error.

However, according to this embodiment, the main body frame 1 is connected to the paper guide portion 1 forming the paper conveyance path 11.
A first frame 2 provided with a second frame 3 and a second frame 3 provided so as to be rotatable relative to the first frame 2 via a support shaft 7. The second frame 3 has a print head 5 and the like. Since the above-mentioned constituent parts are arranged corresponding to the paper conveying path 11 and the constituent parts such as the platen 4 are arranged corresponding to the paper conveying path 11 in the first frame 2, the jamming of the paper is facilitated. It can be solved and paper can be set easily.

In the above embodiment, the platen 4 and other components are arranged on the first frame 2, and the print head 5 and other components are arranged on the second frame 3. The print head 5 and the like may be arranged on the side of the one frame 2 and the platen 4 and the like on the side of the second frame.

Further, the components arranged in the first and second frames 2 and 3 together with the print head 5 and the platen 4 can be arbitrarily selected or omitted. For example, cutter 18, stamp 19, feed roller 1 for slips
The 6a, the pinch roller 16b, and the automatic gap adjusting mechanism may not be provided as an option.

Further, although the printer is configured to be installed on the table with the bottom surface 2a of the first frame 2 facing downward, it may be installed on the table with the side surface 2b facing downward. ..

[0036]

According to the present invention, the main body frame is provided so as to be rotatable relative to the first frame having the paper guide portion forming the paper transport path, and the first frame and the support shaft. And a component such as a print head is arranged in one of the first and second frames in correspondence with the sheet conveyance path, and the other frame is constituted by a platen or the like. Since the components are arranged in correspondence with the sheet conveying path, the sheet jam can be easily cleared and the sheet can be set easily.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a receipt side according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which a sheet conveyance path is fully opened in an embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a journal side according to an embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional register printer.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another example of a conventional register printer.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Main Frame 2 First Frame 3 Second Frame 4 Platen 5 Printing Head 7 Spindle 11 Paper Transport Path 12 Paper Guide Section

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁵ Identification number Internal reference number FI Technical indication location G07G 1/06 H 8921-3E 5/00 8921-3E (72) Inventor Koei Kimura Takata Shizuoka Prefecture 570, Ohito, Ohito-cho, Gunma Tokyo Electric Power Co., Ltd., Ohito Plant (72) Inventor, Enobu Makino, No. 6-78 Minamimachi, Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture Tokyo Electric Co., Ltd. No. 6-78 Tokyo Electric Co., Ltd. Mishima Plant (72) Inventor Shintaku Tokuhama No. 6 Minami-machi, Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture No. 78 No. 78 Tokyo Electric Co., Ltd. Mishima Plant (72) Inventor Masakazu Tanaka 6-Minami-cho, Mishima City Shizuoka Prefecture No.78 Tokyo Electric Co., Ltd. Mishima factory

Claims (1)

Claim: What is claimed is: 1. A register printer in which components such as a print head and a platen are arranged along a paper transport path formed on a main body frame, wherein the main body frame is connected to the paper transport path. A first frame having a paper guide portion for forming a sheet, and a second frame rotatably provided relative to the first frame via a support shaft. One of the frames is provided with components such as a print head corresponding to the paper transport path, and the other frame is provided with components such as a platen corresponding to the paper transport path. And printer for register.