EP1326807B1 - Device for imprinting a strip or of labels adhering to said strip - Google Patents

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EP1326807B1
EP1326807B1 EP01994805A EP01994805A EP1326807B1 EP 1326807 B1 EP1326807 B1 EP 1326807B1 EP 01994805 A EP01994805 A EP 01994805A EP 01994805 A EP01994805 A EP 01994805A EP 1326807 B1 EP1326807 B1 EP 1326807B1
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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
    • B41J3/00—Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed
    • B41J3/407—Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
    • B41J3/4075—Tape printers; Label printers
    • 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
    • B41J15/00—Devices or arrangements of selective printing mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet printers or thermal printers, specially adapted for supporting or handling copy material in continuous form, e.g. webs
    • B41J15/04—Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles
    • B41J15/042—Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles for loading rolled-up continuous copy material into printers, e.g. for replacing a used-up paper roll; Point-of-sale printers with openable casings allowing access to the rolled-up continuous copy material
    • 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
    • B41J29/00—Details of, or accessories for, typewriters or selective printing mechanisms not otherwise provided for
    • B41J29/38—Drives, motors, controls or automatic cut-off devices for the entire printing mechanism
    • B41J29/393—Devices for controlling or analysing the entire machine ; Controlling or analysing mechanical parameters involving printing of test patterns

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  • the invention relates to a device for printing a Tape strip or from sticking to a tape strip Labels according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Printers as they usually are in the area of price labeling used include, among other things, a recording device for the receipt roll, which is itself around a strip of tape with or without adherent labels act, a printing unit and a Textilaufwickelvoriques as well as an assembly for the use of thermal transfer foil.
  • the printing unit is usually with a Opening mechanism provided.
  • the state of the art is that To open the printing unit by deliberately actuating an actuator insert or accept the receipt roll with or without labels switch. To insert the receipt roll, this is on a assigned recording device inserted and where appropriate fixed. A certain initial length of the receipt roll forming tape strip is through the printing unit guided and fixed on a winder.
  • the Winding device may include a mechanism that the decrease of the wound there tape strip simplified. This must be done before printing can begin Printing unit to be closed.
  • the object of the present invention is a device of the type mentioned above, in which the insertion or changing a tape strip with or without it adhesive labels in a comfortable manner is possible.
  • the apparatus according to claim 1 according to the invention thus can on a supply roll wound tape strips easy and comfortably placed on the receiving device or changed and the tape strip through the printing unit up to be inserted to the take-up and fixed.
  • the signal indicating the automatic opening of the printing unit or the automatic actuation of the holding device to release the supply roll causes can on different Be generated manner. According to a preferred embodiment is provided that this signal by means of an end of Tape strip detecting measuring device and / or means a device calculating the end of the tape strip is produced.
  • the measuring device for detecting the tape strip end can preferably a switch, a Tastelement, a magnetic sensor and / or a light barrier exhibit.
  • Another preferred embodiment of the invention Device is that the signal which the automatic opening of the printing unit or automatic Actuation of the holding device for releasing the supply roll causes, wirelessly and / or by optical fiber to the respective automatic adjusting device is transmitted.
  • the respective automatic adjusting device can preferably as electromechanical, electromagnetic or pneumatic Adjusting device to be formed.
  • the Device according to the invention be designed so that the automatic opening of the printing unit and automatic Actuation of the holding device for releasing the supply roll timed offset.
  • the time delay, with which the automatic actuation of the holding device for Release the supply roll to automatically open the Druckwerkes done, can be fixed or adjustable be.
  • the device according to the invention can also be a Winding device for winding the from the printing unit coming tape strip, with one of the decrease of the wrapped tape strip mechanism as well is provided with a sensor which detects the position of the Mechanism for removing the wound tape strip detected.
  • the sensor the signal which the automatic Opening the printer or the automatic Actuation of the holding device for releasing the supply roll causes, when the mechanism for the decrease of wound tape strip is located in a position that provided for the removal of the wound tape strip is.
  • leaving the starting position that is, the position necessary for winding the tape strip is provided, used for signal generation become. All active and passive sensors can be used as sensors Sensors as well as switches and / or pneumatic valves Find use.
  • the handles of the operator of the invention Device can be reduced to a minimum, if this further comprises a measuring device comprising the Arranging a supply roll on the receiving device as well a proper insertion of the tape strip detected and at arranged on the receiving device supply roll and properly inserted tape strip generates a signal, the automatic actuation of the holding device for Securing the supply roll on the receiving device and causes an automatic closing of the printing unit.
  • a measuring device comprising the Arranging a supply roll on the receiving device as well a proper insertion of the tape strip detected and at arranged on the receiving device supply roll and properly inserted tape strip generates a signal
  • the automatic actuation of the holding device for Securing the supply roll on the receiving device causes an automatic closing of the printing unit.
  • the automatic actuation of the holding device for securing the supply roll on the receiving device and the Automatic closing of the printing unit can also be done timed offset.
  • the holding device for Securing the supply roll After the automatic actuation of the holding device for Securing the supply roll, the latter is thus mechanical fixed, but it may not yet be optimally seated at the intended position.
  • a device for automatic alignment of Supply roll provided on the receiving device.
  • the Alignment of the supply roll can advantageously by means an electromechanical, electromagnetic or pneumatic adjusting device.
  • Such Adjusting device may preferably also for automatic Close the printing unit use find.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention Device is that the printing unit, a device for automatic positioning of the tape strip associated adhesive labels with respect to the printing unit is.
  • Fig. 1 is a printer for printing on a carrier tape strip 1 adhesive labels 2 shown.
  • the printing unit 4 consists of a print head 5 and a pressure roller 6.
  • the print head 5 presses the labels with a sufficient force against the Pressure roller 6 and printed, for example, in the thermal or in the thermal transfer process.
  • the pressure roller 6 can by a Stepper motor (not shown) to be driven.
  • Tape running direction behind the printing unit is a relative sharp deflection provided in the form of a dispensing edge 7, to the printed labels in a conventional manner from Carrier tape strip 1 detached and through an opening in Removed housing of the printer and on one to be identified Subject can be applied.
  • the carrier tape strip 1 becomes after the deflection at the dispensing edge 7 a powered by a stepper motor 8 take-up 9 wound up.
  • the print head 5 of the printing unit 4 is movable on a mounted plate 10, attached to the side of the Printhead 5 supported on fixed bearings coil springs 11 attack.
  • a eccentrically mounted disc 12 On the other side of the plate 10 is a eccentrically mounted disc 12, which by a Stepper motor 13 is rotatable. Due to the spring effect is the print head 5 upon rotation of the eccentrically mounted Circular disk 12 is moved away from the pressure roller 6, so that the Printhead 5 with respect to the pressure roller 6 a sufficient occupy a large distance to the tape strip 1 with the it adhesive labels 2 conveniently through the printing unit. 4 to be able to lead through.
  • the supply roll 3 is attached to a receiving device, which is provided with a holding device, which the supply roll 3 on the receiving device during the Printing process secures.
  • a possible embodiment of Recording device is shown schematically in Fig. 2.
  • the receiving device 14 has a cylindrical Take-up mandrel 15 on, for example, a circular trained investment disk 16 penetrates and fixed with this connected is.
  • the mandrel 15 has one along its Longitudinal axis extending bore 17, the ends of which through a Cap 18, for example, a screw cap, or a platelet-shaped closure 19 are closed.
  • a longitudinally displaceable pin 20 arranged, which at its the cap 18 associated Front side supported by a on the cap 18 Coil spring 21 is acted upon.
  • the other end of the Pin 20 is conical and stands with a another, smaller pin 22 in contact, in a radial arranged through hole of the receiving mandrel 15th is included.
  • the smaller pin 22 has at his the other pin 20 end facing a widened head 23rd on which a coil spring 24 abuts, which on a Paragraph 25 of the radially disposed bore is supported.
  • the displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the mandrel 15 pin 20 has a magnetic portion 26 and consists in remaining from a non-magnetic material.
  • the magnetic Section 26 is an annular solenoid 27 associated, in the wall of the mandrel 15 between the cap 18 and the washer 16 is inserted is.
  • the pin 20 against the force of the coil spring 21 in the direction of Cap 18 moves, wherein in the radial Hole of the mandrel 15 arranged smaller pin 22nd due to the effect of the associated coil spring 24th and the conical end of the pin 20 radially moved inwards.
  • One attached to the mandrel Supply roll can in this position, the pins 20, 22 of the recording device to be removed.
  • the printing unit 4 of the device and the above-described Holding device, which the supply roll 3 on the Capture device 14 during the printing process secures, are automatically opened in response to a signal or actuated.
  • the signal indicating automatic opening of the printing unit 4 and the automatic actuation of Holding device for releasing the supply roll 3 causes is in the illustrated embodiment by means of a the end of the tape strip 1 detecting measuring and control device 29 generated (see Fig. 1).
  • the measuring and Control device 29 has for this purpose a light barrier, the a light emitting transmitter diode 30 and one of these associated receive diode 31 includes.
  • the receiving diode 31 receives the signal from the transmitter diode 30 radiated light, whereupon in the measuring and control device 29, a signal is generated via signal lines 32, 33 associated with the eccentrically mounted disc 12 Stepper motor 13 and the electromagnet 27 of Holding device, which the supply roll on the receiving device during the printing process, is directed.
  • the schematically illustrated in Figures 3 and 4 Take-up device 9 is provided with a mechanism the decrease of the wound there tape strip. 1 serves.
  • the winding device 9 comprises a rotatable mounted, circular contact disk 34 with a center arranged cylindrical
  • Cosmeticwickeldorn 35 which with a Slot 36 for fixing the beginning of the carrier tape strip 1 is provided.
  • the rotatably mounted abutment disc 34 is a second substantially parallel thereto scissorsular 37 assigned, in the direction of the axis of rotation 38th the Aufwickeldorns 35 is slidably mounted.
  • the second Investment disc 37 is this at her Aufwickeldorn 35th opposite side provided with a bolt 39, a corresponding opening 41 formed in a holder 40 permeates with play and at its abutment 37 opposite end has a diameter-expanded head 42.
  • a plugged onto the bolt 39 coil spring 43rd arranged between the holder 40 and the bearing plate 37.
  • the bearing plate 37 is moved away from the winding mandrel 35 be as shown in Fig. 4, so that a on the Aufwickeldorn 35 befind Anlagen tape strip winding (not shown) are removed from the take-up device 9 can.
  • the measuring and control device 29 provided with a second photocell, between the Label dispensing edge 7 and the winding device 9 is arranged.
  • the light barrier again consists of one Transmitting diode 48 and one of these associated receiving diode 49, via signal lines 50, 51 to the measuring and control device 29 are connected.
  • a Supply roll 3 is then mechanically fixed on the Take-up mandrel 15 of the receiving device 14, optionally but not optimal at the intended position.
  • a mechanism (not shown) is provided, which is capable of the entire supply roll 3 in their Move position. This mechanism can electromechanical and / or mechanical and / or pneumatic to be activated.

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A device for imprinting a strip or labels adhering to a strip in which the strip is unwound from a supply roll held by a receiving device and fed to a printing unit. The printing unit can be opened for loading and closed for printing the strip. The printing unit has an automatic actuating device which opens the printing unit as a function of a signal. A holding device securing the supply roll to the receiving device is actuated by an automatic actuating device as a function of a signal so that the holding device releases the supply roll.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Bedrucken eines Bandstreifens oder von auf einem Bandstreifen haftenden Etiketten nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for printing a Tape strip or from sticking to a tape strip Labels according to the preamble of claim 1.

Eine solche Vorrichtung zum Bedrucken ist aus dem Dokument US 6 031 555 A bekannt.Such an apparatus for printing is known from document US 6 031 555 A.

Drucker, wie sie üblicherweise im Bereich der Preisauszeichnung verwendet werden, enthalten unter anderem eine Aufnahmevorrichtung für die Bonrolle (Vorratsrolle), bei der es sich um einen Bandstreifen mit oder ohne daran haftenden Etiketten handelt, ein Druckwerk und eine Papieraufwickelvorrichtung sowie eine Baugruppe zur Nutzung von Thermotransfer-Folie. Um das Einlegen der jeweiligen Bonrolle möglichst einfach zu gestalten, ist das Druckwerk üblicherweise mit einem Öffnungsmechanismus versehen. Stand der Technik ist es, das Druckwerk durch bewußte Betätigung eines Aktors zu öffnen, um die Bonrolle mit oder ohne Etiketten einzulegen bzw. zu wechseln. Zum Einlegen der Bonrolle wird diese auf eine zugeordnete Aufnahmevorrichtung gesteckt und dort gegebenenfalls fixiert. Eine bestimmte Anfangslänge des die Bonrolle bildenden Bandstreifens wird durch das Druckwerk geführt und auf einer Aufwickelvorrichtung befestigt. Die Aufwickelvorrichtung kann einen Mechanismus enthalten, der die Abnahme des dort aufgewickelten Bandstreifens vereinfacht. Bevor der Druckvorgang beginnen kann, muß das Druckwerk geschlossen werden.Printers, as they usually are in the area of price labeling used include, among other things, a recording device for the receipt roll, which is itself around a strip of tape with or without adherent labels act, a printing unit and a Papieraufwickelvorrichtung as well as an assembly for the use of thermal transfer foil. Around the insertion of the respective receipt roll as easy as possible design, the printing unit is usually with a Opening mechanism provided. The state of the art is that To open the printing unit by deliberately actuating an actuator insert or accept the receipt roll with or without labels switch. To insert the receipt roll, this is on a assigned recording device inserted and where appropriate fixed. A certain initial length of the receipt roll forming tape strip is through the printing unit guided and fixed on a winder. The Winding device may include a mechanism that the decrease of the wound there tape strip simplified. This must be done before printing can begin Printing unit to be closed.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, bei der das Einlegen bzw. Wechseln eines Bandstreifens mit oder ohne daran haftenden Etiketten in komfortabler Weise möglich ist.The object of the present invention is a device of the type mentioned above, in which the insertion or changing a tape strip with or without it adhesive labels in a comfortable manner is possible.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Bevorzugte und vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved by a device having the features of claim 1. Preferred and advantageous Embodiments of the invention are in the subclaims specified.

Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 kann somit der auf einer Vorratsrolle aufgewickelte Bandstreifen einfach und komfortabel auf der Aufnahmevorrichtung plaziert bzw. gewechselt und der Bandstreifen durch das Druckwerk bis hin zur Aufwickelvorrichtung eingelegt und fixiert werden.In the apparatus according to claim 1 according to the invention thus can on a supply roll wound tape strips easy and comfortably placed on the receiving device or changed and the tape strip through the printing unit up to be inserted to the take-up and fixed.

Das Signal, welches das automatische Öffnen des Druckwerkes oder die automatische Betätigung der Haltevorrichtung zur Freigabe der Vorratsrolle bewirkt, kann auf verschiedene Weise erzeugt werden. Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, daß dieses Signal mittels einer das Ende des Bandstreifens erfassenden Meßvorrichtung und/oder mittels einer das Ende des Bandstreifens berechnenden Vorrichtung erzeugt wird. Die Meßvorrichtung zur Erfassung des Bandstreifenendes kann dabei vorzugsweise einen Schalter, ein Tastelement, einen magnetischen Sensor und/oder eine Lichtschranke aufweisen.The signal indicating the automatic opening of the printing unit or the automatic actuation of the holding device to release the supply roll causes can on different Be generated manner. According to a preferred embodiment is provided that this signal by means of an end of Tape strip detecting measuring device and / or means a device calculating the end of the tape strip is produced. The measuring device for detecting the tape strip end can preferably a switch, a Tastelement, a magnetic sensor and / or a light barrier exhibit.

Eine weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung besteht darin, daß das Signal, welches das automatische Öffnen des Druckwerkes oder die automatische Betätigung der Haltevorrichtung zur Freigabe der Vorratsrolle bewirkt, drahtlos und/oder per Lichtleiter an die jeweilige automatische Stellvorrichtung übermittelt wird. Die jeweilige automatische Stellvorrichtung kann dabei vorzugsweise als elektromechanische, elektromagnetische oder pneumatische Stellvorrichtung ausgebildet sein.Another preferred embodiment of the invention Device is that the signal which the automatic opening of the printing unit or automatic Actuation of the holding device for releasing the supply roll causes, wirelessly and / or by optical fiber to the respective automatic adjusting device is transmitted. The respective automatic adjusting device can preferably as electromechanical, electromagnetic or pneumatic Adjusting device to be formed.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung kann die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung so ausgeführt sein, daß das automatische Öffnen des Druckwerkes und die automatische Betätigung der Haltevorrichtung zur Freigabe der Vorratsrolle zeitlich versetzt erfolgen. Die zeitliche Verzögerung, mit welcher die automatische Betätigung der Haltevorrichtung zur Freigabe der Vorratsrolle auf das automatische Öffnen des Druckwerkes erfolgt, kann fest vorgegeben oder einstellbar sein.According to a further advantageous embodiment, the Device according to the invention be designed so that the automatic opening of the printing unit and automatic Actuation of the holding device for releasing the supply roll timed offset. The time delay, with which the automatic actuation of the holding device for Release the supply roll to automatically open the Druckwerkes done, can be fixed or adjustable be.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung kann des weiteren auch eine Aufwickelvorrichtung zum Aufwickeln des aus dem Druckwerk kommenden Bandstreifens aufweisen, die mit einem der Abnahme des aufgewickelten Bandstreifens dienenden Mechanismus sowie mit einem Sensor versehen ist, der die Position des Mechanismus zur Abnahme des aufgewickelten Bandstreifens erfaßt. Bei einer solchen Ausführungsform ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, daß der Sensor das Signal, welches das automatische Öffnen des Druckwerkes oder die automatische Betätigung der Haltevorrichtung zur Freigabe der Vorratsrolle bewirkt, erzeugt, wenn sich der Mechanismus zur Abnahme des aufgewickelten Bandstreifens in einer Position befindet, die für die Abnahme des aufgewickelten Bandstreifens vorgesehen ist. Alternativ kann auch das Verlassen der Ausgangsposition, das heißt, der Position, die für das Aufwickeln des Bandstreifens vorgesehen ist, zur Signalerzeugung herangezogen werden. Als Sensoren können dabei alle aktiven sowie passiven Sensoren als auch Schalter und/oder Pneumatikventile Verwendung finden.The device according to the invention can also be a Winding device for winding the from the printing unit coming tape strip, with one of the decrease of the wrapped tape strip mechanism as well is provided with a sensor which detects the position of the Mechanism for removing the wound tape strip detected. In such an embodiment is preferred provided that the sensor, the signal which the automatic Opening the printer or the automatic Actuation of the holding device for releasing the supply roll causes, when the mechanism for the decrease of wound tape strip is located in a position that provided for the removal of the wound tape strip is. Alternatively, leaving the starting position, that is, the position necessary for winding the tape strip is provided, used for signal generation become. All active and passive sensors can be used as sensors Sensors as well as switches and / or pneumatic valves Find use.

Die Handgriffe des Bedieners der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung lassen sich auf ein Minimum reduzieren, wenn diese des weiteren eine Meßvorrichtung umfaßt, die das Anordnen einer Vorratsrolle auf der Aufnahmevorrichtung sowie ein ordnungsgemäßes Einlegen des Bandstreifens erfaßt und bei auf der Aufnahmevorrichtung angeordneter Vorratsrolle und ordnungsgemäß eingelegtem Bandstreifen ein Signal erzeugt, das eine automatische Betätigung der Haltevorrichtung zur Sicherung der Vorratsrolle auf der Aufnahmevorrichtung und ein automatisches Schließen des Druckwerkes bewirkt. Auf diese Weise wird erreicht, daß das erstmalige Einlegen eines Bandstreifens sowie der Wechsel einer Vorratsrolle von der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung optimal unterstützt wird. Die automatische Betätigung der Haltevorrichtung zur Sicherung der Vorratsrolle auf der Aufnahmevorrichtung und das automatische Schließen des Druckwerkes können dabei ebenfalls zeitlich versetzt erfolgen.The handles of the operator of the invention Device can be reduced to a minimum, if this further comprises a measuring device comprising the Arranging a supply roll on the receiving device as well a proper insertion of the tape strip detected and at arranged on the receiving device supply roll and properly inserted tape strip generates a signal, the automatic actuation of the holding device for Securing the supply roll on the receiving device and causes an automatic closing of the printing unit. On This way it is achieved that the first time inserting a Tape strip and the change of a supply roll of the Device according to the invention is optimally supported. The automatic actuation of the holding device for securing the supply roll on the receiving device and the Automatic closing of the printing unit can also be done timed offset.

Nach der automatischen Betätigung der Haltevorrichtung zur Sicherung der Vorratsrolle ist letztere somit mechanisch fixiert, jedoch sitzt sie gegebenenfalls noch nicht optimal an der bestimmungsgemäßen Position. Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ist daher eine Vorrichtung zur automatischen Ausrichtung der Vorratsrolle auf der Aufnahmevorrichtung vorgesehen. Die Ausrichtung der Vorratsrolle kann dabei vorteilhaft mittels einer elektromechanischen, elektromagnetischen oder pneumatischen Stellvorrichtung erfolgen. Eine derartige Stellvorrichtung kann vorzugsweise auch zum automatischen Schließen des Druckwerkes Verwendung finden.After the automatic actuation of the holding device for Securing the supply roll, the latter is thus mechanical fixed, but it may not yet be optimally seated at the intended position. After another advantageous embodiment of the device according to the invention is therefore a device for automatic alignment of Supply roll provided on the receiving device. The Alignment of the supply roll can advantageously by means an electromechanical, electromagnetic or pneumatic adjusting device. Such Adjusting device may preferably also for automatic Close the printing unit use find.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung besteht darin, daß dem Druckwerk eine Vorrichtung zur automatischen Positionierung von auf dem Bandstreifen haftenden Etiketten in bezug auf das Druckwerk zugeordnet ist.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention Device is that the printing unit, a device for automatic positioning of the tape strip associated adhesive labels with respect to the printing unit is.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand einer ein Ausführungsbeispiel darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,
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eine schematische Schnittdarstellung einer Aufnahmevorrichtung zur Aufnahme einer Vorratsrolle,
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eine schematische Darstellung einer Aufwickelvorrichtung mit einem Mechanismus zur Abnahme eines aufgewickelten Bandstreifens, und
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eine schematische Darstellung der Aufwickelvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 3, wobei sich der Mechanismus zur Abnahme eines aufgewickelten Bandstreifens in einer Position befindet, in welcher der aufgewickelte Bandstreifen abnehmbar ist.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing illustrating an exemplary embodiment. Show it:
Fig. 1
a schematic representation of a device according to the invention,
Fig. 2
a schematic sectional view of a receiving device for receiving a supply roll,
Fig. 3
a schematic representation of a winding device with a mechanism for removing a wound tape strip, and
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a schematic representation of the winding device of FIG. 3, wherein the mechanism for removing a wound tape strip is in a position in which the wound tape strip is removable.

In Fig. 1 ist ein Drucker zum Bedrucken von auf einem Trägerbandstreifen 1 haftenden Etiketten 2 dargestellt. Der Bandstreifen 1 wird von einer Vorratsrolle 3 abgewickelt und einem Druckwerk 4 zugeführt. Das Druckwerk 4 besteht aus einem Druckkopf 5 und einer Druckwalze 6. Der Druckkopf 5 preßt die Etiketten mit einer hinreichenden Kraft gegen die Druckwalze 6 und bedruckt sie beispielsweise im Thermo- oder im Thermotransferverfahren. Die Druckwalze 6 kann durch einen Schrittmotor (nicht gezeigt) angetrieben sein. In Bandlaufrichtung hinter dem Druckwerk ist eine relativ scharfe Umlenkung in Form einer Spendekante 7 vorgesehen, an der die bedruckten Etiketten in an sich bekannter Weise vom Trägerbandstreifen 1 abgelöst und durch eine Öffnung im Gehäuse des Druckers entnommen und auf einen zu kennzeichnenden Gegenstand aufgebracht werden können. Der Trägerbandstreifen 1 wird nach der Umlenkung an der Spendekante 7 auf einer von einem Schrittmotor 8 angetriebenen Aufwickelvorrichtung 9 aufgewickelt.In Fig. 1 is a printer for printing on a carrier tape strip 1 adhesive labels 2 shown. Of the Tape strip 1 is unwound from a supply roll 3 and fed to a printing unit 4. The printing unit 4 consists of a print head 5 and a pressure roller 6. The print head 5 presses the labels with a sufficient force against the Pressure roller 6 and printed, for example, in the thermal or in the thermal transfer process. The pressure roller 6 can by a Stepper motor (not shown) to be driven. In Tape running direction behind the printing unit is a relative sharp deflection provided in the form of a dispensing edge 7, to the printed labels in a conventional manner from Carrier tape strip 1 detached and through an opening in Removed housing of the printer and on one to be identified Subject can be applied. The carrier tape strip 1 becomes after the deflection at the dispensing edge 7 a powered by a stepper motor 8 take-up 9 wound up.

Der Druckkopf 5 des Druckwerkes 4 ist an einer beweglich gelagerten Platte 10 befestigt, an der auf Seiten des Druckkopfes 5 an Festlagern abgestützte Schraubenfedern 11 angreifen. An der anderen Seite der Platte 10 liegt eine exzentrisch gelagerte Kreisscheibe 12 an, die durch einen Schrittmotor 13 drehbar ist. Aufgrund der Federwirkung wird der Druckkopf 5 bei Drehung der exzentrisch gelagerten Kreisscheibe 12 von der Druckwalze 6 wegbewegt, so daß der Druckkopf 5 gegenüber der Druckwalze 6 einen ausreichend großen Abstand einnimmt, um den Bandstreifen 1 mit den daran anhaftenden Etiketten 2 bequem durch das Druckwerk 4 hindurchführen zu können.The print head 5 of the printing unit 4 is movable on a mounted plate 10, attached to the side of the Printhead 5 supported on fixed bearings coil springs 11 attack. On the other side of the plate 10 is a eccentrically mounted disc 12, which by a Stepper motor 13 is rotatable. Due to the spring effect is the print head 5 upon rotation of the eccentrically mounted Circular disk 12 is moved away from the pressure roller 6, so that the Printhead 5 with respect to the pressure roller 6 a sufficient occupy a large distance to the tape strip 1 with the it adhesive labels 2 conveniently through the printing unit. 4 to be able to lead through.

Die Vorratsrolle 3 ist auf einer Aufnahmevorrichtung aufgesteckt, die mit einer Haltevorrichtung versehen ist, welche die Vorratsrolle 3 auf der Aufnahmevorrichtung während des Druckvorgangs sichert. Eine mögliche Ausgestaltung der Aufnahmevorrichtung ist in Fig. 2 schematisch dargestellt. Die Aufnahmevorrichtung 14 weist einen zylindrischen Aufnahmedorn 15 auf, der eine beispielsweise kreisförmig ausgebildete Anlagescheibe 16 durchdringt und mit dieser fest verbunden ist. Der Aufnahmedorn 15 weist eine entlang seiner Längsachse verlaufende Bohrung 17 auf, deren Enden durch eine Kappe 18, beispielsweise eine Schraubkappe, bzw. einen plättchenförmigen Verschluß 19 verschlossen sind. In der Bohrung 17 ist ein in Längsrichtung verschiebbarer Stift 20 angeordnet, der an seiner der Verschlußkappe 18 zugeordneten Stirnseite durch eine an der Verschlußkappe 18 abgestützte Schraubenfeder 21 beaufschlagt ist. Das andere Ende des Stiftes 20 ist konisch ausgebildet und steht mit einem weiteren, kleineren Stift 22 in Kontakt, der in einer radial angeordneten Durchgangsbohrung des Aufnahmedorns 15 aufgenommen ist. Der kleinere Stift 22 weist an seinem dem anderen Stift 20 zugewandten Ende einen verbreiterten Kopf 23 auf, an dem eine Schraubenfeder 24 anliegt, die an einem Absatz 25 der radial angeordneten Bohrung abgestützt ist.The supply roll 3 is attached to a receiving device, which is provided with a holding device, which the supply roll 3 on the receiving device during the Printing process secures. A possible embodiment of Recording device is shown schematically in Fig. 2. The receiving device 14 has a cylindrical Take-up mandrel 15 on, for example, a circular trained investment disk 16 penetrates and fixed with this connected is. The mandrel 15 has one along its Longitudinal axis extending bore 17, the ends of which through a Cap 18, for example, a screw cap, or a platelet-shaped closure 19 are closed. In the Bore 17 is a longitudinally displaceable pin 20 arranged, which at its the cap 18 associated Front side supported by a on the cap 18 Coil spring 21 is acted upon. The other end of the Pin 20 is conical and stands with a another, smaller pin 22 in contact, in a radial arranged through hole of the receiving mandrel 15th is included. The smaller pin 22 has at his the other pin 20 end facing a widened head 23rd on which a coil spring 24 abuts, which on a Paragraph 25 of the radially disposed bore is supported.

Der in Längsrichtung des Aufnahmedorns 15 verschiebbare Stift 20 weist einen magnetischen Abschnitt 26 auf und besteht im übrigen aus einem nichtmagnetischen Material. Dem magnetischen Abschnitt 26 ist ein ringförmiger Elektromagnet 27 zugeordnet, der in der Wandung des Aufnahmedorns 15 zwischen der Verschlußkappe 18 und der Anlagescheibe 16 eingelassen ist. Bei Aktivierung des Elektromagneten 27 wird der Stift 20 gegen die Kraft der Schraubenfeder 21 in Richtung der Verschlußkappe 18 bewegt, wobei sich der in der radialen Bohrung des Aufnahmedorns 15 angeordnete kleinere Stift 22 aufgrund der Wirkung der ihm zugeordneten Schraubenfeder 24 und des konisch ausgebildeten Endes des Stiftes 20 radial nach innen bewegt. Eine auf den Aufnahmedorn aufgesteckte Vorratsrolle kann in dieser Stellung der Stifte 20, 22 von der Aufnahmevorrichtung abgenommen werden. Wird der Elektromagnet 27 dagegen deaktiviert, so bewegt sich der in Längsrichtung verschiebbare Stift 20 aufgrund der Wirkung der Schraubenfeder 21 in Richtung der Verschlußplatte 19 am anderen Ende des Aufnahmedornes 15. Der kleine Stift 22 gleitet dabei mit seinem durchmessererweiterten Kopf 23 entlang des konisch ausgebildeten Abschnitts 28 des Stiftes 20 und wird so gegen die Kraft der ihm zugeordneten Schraubenfeder 24 radial nach außen bewegt, so daß er gegenüber der Mantelfläche des Aufnahmedorns 15 vorsteht. Der Kern einer auf dem Aufnahmedorn 15 angeordneten Vorratsrolle 3 wird auf diese Weise an der Aufnahmevorrichtung mechanisch fixiert. Die Freigabe der Vorratsrolle 3 erfolgt über eine erneute Aktivierung des Elektromagneten 27. In Fig. 2 ist lediglich ein radial angeordneter Stift 22 dargestellt. Der Aufnahmedorn 15 kann jedoch auch mit mehreren radial angeordneten Stiften versehen werden, beispielsweise mit drei Stiften, die gleichmäßig über den Umfang verteilt einen Abstand von jeweils 120° zueinander aufweisen.The displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the mandrel 15 pin 20 has a magnetic portion 26 and consists in remaining from a non-magnetic material. The magnetic Section 26 is an annular solenoid 27 associated, in the wall of the mandrel 15 between the cap 18 and the washer 16 is inserted is. Upon activation of the electromagnet 27, the pin 20 against the force of the coil spring 21 in the direction of Cap 18 moves, wherein in the radial Hole of the mandrel 15 arranged smaller pin 22nd due to the effect of the associated coil spring 24th and the conical end of the pin 20 radially moved inwards. One attached to the mandrel Supply roll can in this position, the pins 20, 22 of the recording device to be removed. Will the electromagnet 27, on the other hand, the in Longitudinally displaceable pin 20 due to the effect of Coil spring 21 in the direction of the closure plate 19 am other end of the pickup pin 15. The small pin 22 slides with his diameter-extended head 23rd along the conical section 28 of the pin 20 and will be so against the power of his assigned Coil spring 24 moves radially outward, so that he protrudes opposite to the lateral surface of the receiving mandrel 15. Of the Core of a arranged on the mandrel 15 supply roll 3 becomes mechanical in this way on the receiving device fixed. The release of the supply roll 3 via a re-activation of the electromagnet 27. In Fig. 2 is only a radially arranged pin 22 is shown. Of the However, mandrel 15 can also with several radial arranged pins are provided, for example with three Pins that evenly distributed over the circumference one Distance of 120 ° to each other.

Das Druckwerk 4 der Vorrichtung und die vorstehend beschriebene Haltevorrichtung, welche die Vorratsrolle 3 auf der Aufnahmevorrichtung 14 während des Druckvorgangs sichert, werden in Abhängigkeit eines Signals automatisch geöffnet bzw. betätigt. Das Signal, welches das automatische Öffnen des Druckwerkes 4 und die automatische Betätigung der Haltevorrichtung zur Freigabe der Vorratsrolle 3 bewirkt, wird in dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel mittels einer das Ende des Bandstreifens 1 erfassenden Meß- und Steuervorrichtung 29 erzeugt (vgl. Fig. 1). Die Meß- und Steuervorrichtung 29 weist hierzu eine Lichtschranke auf, die eine lichtemittierende Senderdiode 30 und eine dieser zugeordnete Empfangsdiode 31 umfaßt. Passiert das Ende des Trägerbandstreifens 1 den Bereich der Lichtschranke, so empfängt die Empfangsdiode 31 das von der Senderdiode 30 abgestrahlte Licht, worauf in der Meß- und Steuervorrichtung 29 ein Signal erzeugt wird, das über Signalleitungen 32, 33 an den der exzentrisch gelagerten Kreisscheibe 12 zugeordneten Schrittmotor 13 sowie den Elektromagneten 27 der Haltevorrichtung, welche die Vorratsrolle auf der Aufnahmevorrichtung während des Druckvorgangs sichert, geleitet wird.The printing unit 4 of the device and the above-described Holding device, which the supply roll 3 on the Capture device 14 during the printing process secures, are automatically opened in response to a signal or actuated. The signal indicating automatic opening of the printing unit 4 and the automatic actuation of Holding device for releasing the supply roll 3 causes is in the illustrated embodiment by means of a the end of the tape strip 1 detecting measuring and control device 29 generated (see Fig. 1). The measuring and Control device 29 has for this purpose a light barrier, the a light emitting transmitter diode 30 and one of these associated receive diode 31 includes. Passes the end of the Carrier tape strip 1 the area of the light barrier, so The receiving diode 31 receives the signal from the transmitter diode 30 radiated light, whereupon in the measuring and control device 29, a signal is generated via signal lines 32, 33 associated with the eccentrically mounted disc 12 Stepper motor 13 and the electromagnet 27 of Holding device, which the supply roll on the receiving device during the printing process, is directed.

Die in den Figuren 3 und 4 schematisch dargestellte Aufwickelvorrichtung 9 ist mit einem Mechanismus versehen, der der Abnahme des dort aufgewickelten Bandstreifens 1 dient. Die Aufwickelvorrichtung 9 umfaßt eine drehbar gelagerte, kreisförmige Anlagescheibe 34 mit einem mittig angeordneten zylindrischen Aufwickeldorn 35, der mit einem Schlitz 36 zur Fixierung des Anfangs des Trägerbandstreifens 1 versehen ist. Der drehbar gelagerten Anlagescheibe 34 ist eine dazu im wesentlichen parallel verlaufende zweite Anlagescheibe 37 zugeordnet, die in Richtung der Drehachse 38 des Aufwickeldorns 35 verschiebbar gelagert ist. Die zweite Anlagescheibe 37 ist hierzu an ihrer dem Aufwickeldorn 35 abgewandten Seite mit einem Bolzen 39 versehen, der eine entsprechende in einer Halterung 40 ausgebildete Öffnung 41 mit Spiel durchdringt und an seinem der Anlagescheibe 37 abgewandten Ende einen durchmessererweiterten Kopf 42 aufweist. Zwischen der Halterung 40 und der Anlagescheibe 37 ist eine auf den Bolzen 39 aufgesteckte Schraubenfeder 43 angeordnet. Gegen die Wirkung dieser Schraubenfeder 43 kann die Anlagescheibe 37 von dem Aufwickeldorn 35 wegbewegt werden, wie in Fig. 4 gezeigt, so daß ein auf dem Aufwickeldorn 35 befindlicher Bandstreifen-Wickel (nicht gezeigt) von der Aufwickelvorrichtung 9 abgenommen werden kann.The schematically illustrated in Figures 3 and 4 Take-up device 9 is provided with a mechanism the decrease of the wound there tape strip. 1 serves. The winding device 9 comprises a rotatable mounted, circular contact disk 34 with a center arranged cylindrical Aufwickeldorn 35, which with a Slot 36 for fixing the beginning of the carrier tape strip 1 is provided. The rotatably mounted abutment disc 34 is a second substantially parallel thereto Anlagescheibe 37 assigned, in the direction of the axis of rotation 38th the Aufwickeldorns 35 is slidably mounted. The second Investment disc 37 is this at her Aufwickeldorn 35th opposite side provided with a bolt 39, a corresponding opening 41 formed in a holder 40 permeates with play and at its abutment 37 opposite end has a diameter-expanded head 42. Between the holder 40 and the bearing plate 37 is a plugged onto the bolt 39 coil spring 43rd arranged. Against the action of this coil spring 43 can the bearing plate 37 is moved away from the winding mandrel 35 be as shown in Fig. 4, so that a on the Aufwickeldorn 35 befindlicher tape strip winding (not shown) are removed from the take-up device 9 can.

An der fest gelagerten Halterung 40 sind zwei elektrische Kontakte 44, 45 ausgebildet, die durch einen an dem erweiterten Kopf 42 des Bolzens 39 ausgebildeten ringförmigen Leiter 46 kurzgeschlossen werden, wenn die Anlagescheibe 37 aufgrund der Wirkung der Schraubenfeder 43 in Richtung des Aufwickeldorns 35 gedrückt wird (vgl. Fig. 3). Von den elektrischen Kontakten 44, 45 führt, wie in Fig. 1 gezeigt, eine zweiadrige Signalleitung 47 zu der Meß- und Steuervorrichtung 29. Wird die Anlagescheibe 37 dagegen vom Aufwickeldorn 35 wegbewegt, wie in Fig. 4 gezeigt, so wird die elektrische Verbindung zwischen den Kontakten 44, 45 unterbrochen. Auf diese Weise wird ein Signal erzeugt, das ebenfalls zum automatischen Öffnen des Druckwerkes 4 und/oder zur automatischen Betätigung der Haltevorrichtung zur Freigabe der Vorratsrolle 3 herangezogen werden kann.On the fixed bracket 40 are two electrical Contacts 44, 45 formed by a on the extended head 42 of the pin 39 formed annular Ladder 46 are short-circuited when the washer 37th due to the action of the coil spring 43 in the direction of Aufwickeldorns 35 is pressed (see Fig. 3). Of the electrical contacts 44, 45 leads, as shown in Fig. 1, a two-wire signal line 47 to the measuring and control device 29. The plant disk 37, however, from Aufwickeldorn 35 moves away, as shown in Fig. 4, then the electrical connection between the contacts 44, 45 interrupted. In this way, a signal is generated which also for automatic opening of the printing unit 4 and / or for automatically actuating the holding device for Release of the supply roll 3 can be used.

Wie in Fig. 1 dargestellt, ist die Meß- und Steuervorrichtung 29 mit einer zweite Lichtschranke versehen, die zwischen der Etikettenspendekante 7 und der Aufwickelvorrichtung 9 angeordnet ist. Die Lichtschranke besteht wiederum aus einer Sendediode 48 und einer dieser zugeordneten Empfangsdiode 49, die über Signalleitungen 50, 51 an der Meß- und Steuervorrichtung 29 angeschlossen sind.As shown in Fig. 1, the measuring and control device 29 provided with a second photocell, between the Label dispensing edge 7 and the winding device 9 is arranged. The light barrier again consists of one Transmitting diode 48 and one of these associated receiving diode 49, via signal lines 50, 51 to the measuring and control device 29 are connected.

Mit den beiden Lichtschranken, dem in den Figuren 3 und 4 dargestellten, aus den Kontakten 44, 45 und dem Leiter 46 bestehenden Unterbrechungsschalter sowie einem an der Aufnahmevorrichtung 14 angeordneten Sensor (nicht gezeigt), z.B. in Form eines Tastschalters, kann das Anordnen einer Vorratsrolle 3 auf der Aufnahmevorrichtung 14 und ein ordnungsgemäßes Einlegen des Bandstreifens 1 in den Drucker erfaßt und auf diese Weise bei vorhandener Vorratsrolle 3 und ordnungsgemäß eingelegtem Bandstreifen 1 ein Signal erzeugt werden, das eine automatische Betätigung der Haltevorrichtung zur Sicherung der Vorratsrolle 3 auf der Aufnahmevorrichtung 14 und ein automatisches Schließen des Druckwerkes 4 bewirkt. Die Vorratsrolle 3 sitzt dann mechanisch fest auf dem Aufnahmedorn 15 der Aufnahmevorrichtung 14, gegebenenfalls aber noch nicht optimal an der bestimmungsgemäßen Position. Zur optimalen Ausrichtung der Vorratsrolle 3 auf dem Aufnahmedorn 15 ist ein Mechanismus (nicht gezeigt) vorgesehen, der in der Lage ist, die gesamte Vorratsrolle 3 in ihrer Position zu verschieben. Dieser Mechanismus kann elektromechanisch und/oder mechanisch und/oder pneumatisch aktiviert werden.With the two light barriers, the in Figs. 3 and 4 shown, from the contacts 44, 45 and the conductor 46th existing breaker and one at the Receiving device 14 arranged sensor (not shown), e.g. in the form of a push-button switch, arranging a Supply roll 3 on the receiving device 14 and a proper insertion of the tape strip 1 in the printer detected and in this way with existing supply roll 3 and properly inserted tape strip 1 generates a signal be, that is an automatic actuation of the holding device for securing the supply roll 3 on the receiving device 14 and an automatic closing of the printing unit 4 causes. The supply roll 3 is then mechanically fixed on the Take-up mandrel 15 of the receiving device 14, optionally but not optimal at the intended position. For optimal alignment of the supply roll 3 on the mandrel 15, a mechanism (not shown) is provided, which is capable of the entire supply roll 3 in their Move position. This mechanism can electromechanical and / or mechanical and / or pneumatic to be activated.

Das vorstehend beschriebene Ausführungsbeispiel macht deutlich, daß das erstmalige Einlegen einer Vorratsrolle 3 bzw. eines Trägerbandstreifens 1 sowie ein Vorratsrollenwechsel von einem erfindungsgemäßen Drucker optimal unterstützt wird. Die Handgriffe des Bedieners werden auf ein Minimum reduziert.The embodiment described above makes clearly that the first time inserting a supply roll 3 or a carrier tape strip 1 and a supply roll change optimal from a printer according to the invention is supported. The handles of the operator will turn on Minimum reduced.

Die Erfindung ist in ihrer Ausführung nicht auf das vorstehend beschriebene Ausführungsbeispiel beschränkt. Vielmehr ist eine Anzahl von Varianten denkbar im Rahmen der Definition der Ansprüche. The invention is not in its execution on the above described embodiment limited. Much more a number of variants are conceivable within the scope of the definition of the claims.

Bezugszeichen:Reference numerals:

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TrägerbandstreifenCarrier tape strips
22
Etikettenlabels
33
Vorratsrollesupply roll
44
Druckwerkprinting unit
55
Druckkopfprinthead
66
Druckwalzeplaten
77
Spendekantedispensing edge
88th
Schrittmotorstepper motor
99
Aufwickelvorrichtungrewinder
1010
Platteplate
1111
Schraubenfederncoil springs
1212
Kreisscheibe (exzentrisch gelagert)Circular disc (eccentrically mounted)
1313
Schrittmotorstepper motor
1414
Aufnahmevorrichtungcradle
1515
Aufnahmedornarbor
1616
Anlagescheibecontact disc
1717
Bohrungdrilling
1818
Verschlußkappecap
1919
Verschluß (plättchenförmig)Closure (platelet-shaped)
2020
Stiftpen
2121
Schraubenfedercoil spring
2222
Stiftpen
2323
Kopfhead
2424
Schraubenfedercoil spring
2525
Absatzparagraph
2626
elektromagnetischer Abschnittelectromagnetic section
2727
Elektromagnetelectromagnet
2828
konisch ausgebildeter AbschnittConically trained section
2929
Meß- und SteuervorrichtungMeasuring and control device
3030
Senderdiodetransmitter diode
3131
Empfangsdiode receiver diode
3232
Signalleitungsignal line
3333
Signalleitungsignal line
3434
Anlagescheibecontact disc
3535
Aufwickeldornwinding mandrel
3636
Schlitzslot
3737
Anlagescheibecontact disc
3838
Drehachseaxis of rotation
3939
Bolzenbolt
4040
Halterungbracket
4141
Öffnungopening
4242
Bolzenkopf (durchmessererweitert)Bolt head (enlarged diameter)
4343
Schraubenfedercoil spring
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elektrischer Kontaktelectric contact
4545
elektrischer Kontaktelectric contact
4646
ringförmiger Leiterring-shaped conductor
4747
Signalleitungsignal line
4848
Sendediodetransmitting diode
4949
Empfangsdiodereceiver diode
5050
Signalleitungsignal line
5151
Signalleitungsignal line

Claims (15)

  1. A device for imprinting a strip (1) or labels (2) adhering to a strip, in which the strip is unwound from a supply roll (3) and fed to a printing unit (4), wherein the supply roll is held by a receiving device (14) and the printing unit can be opened for loading a strip and closed for imprinting the strip or labels adhering to the strip, wherein the printing unit (4) is provided with an automatic actuating device which automatically opens the printing unit as a function of a signal, and wherein a holding device secures the supply roll (3) on the receiving device (14) during the printing procedure, characterized in that the holding device is automatically actuated by the automatic actuating device or another automatic actuating device as a function of the said signal or another signal, so that the holding device releases the supply roll (3).
  2. The device according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that the signal which causes the automatic opening of the printing unit (4) or the automatic actuation of the holding device to release the supply roll (3) is generated using a measurement device (29) which detects the end of the strip and/or using a device which calculates the end of the strip.
  3. The device according to Claim 2,
    characterized in that the measurement device for detecting the end of the strip has a switch, a touch element, a magnetic sensor, and/or a light barrier (30, 31).
  4. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 3,
    characterized in that the signal which causes the automatic opening of the printing unit (4) or the automatic actuation of the holding device to release the supply roll (3) is transmitted to the respective automatic actuating device wirelessly and/or via optical fiber.
  5. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 4,
    characterized in that the respective automatic actuating device is an electromechanical, electromagnetic, or pneumatic actuating device.
  6. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 5,
    characterized in that the automatic opening of the printing unit (4) and the automatic actuation of the holding device to release the supply roll (3) occur at different times.
  7. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 6,
    also including a winding device (9) for winding the strip (1) coming out of the printing unit (4), the winding device (9) being provided with a mechanism which serves to remove the wound strip, and with a sensor which detects the position of the mechanism for removing the wound strip, the sensor generating the signal which causes the automatic opening of the printing unit (4) or the automatic actuation of the holding device to release the supply roll (3) when the mechanism for removing the wound strip (1) is in a position which is provided for the removal of the wound strip (1), or when this mechanism leaves a position which is provided for the winding of the strip (1).
  8. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 7,
    also including a measurement device which detects the positioning of a supply roll (3) on the receiving device (14) and proper loading of the strip (1) into the device for printing the strip or labels (2) adhering to the strip (1) and, if a supply roll (3) is positioned on the receiving device (14) and a strip is properly loaded, generates a signal which causes automatic actuation of the holding device to secure the supply roll (3) on the receiving device and automatic closing of the printing unit (4).
  9. The device according to Claim 8,
    characterized in that the automatic actuation of the holding device to secure the supply roll (3) on the receiving device (14) and the automatic closing of the printing unit (4) occur at different times.
  10. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 9,
    also including a device for automatic alignment of the supply roll (3) on the receiving device (14).
  11. The device according to Claim 10,
    characterized in that the alignment of the supply roll (3) is performed using an electromechanical, electromagnetic, or pneumatic actuating device.
  12. The device according to one of Claims 8 to 11,
    characterized in that the automatic closing of the printing unit (4) is performed using an electromechanical (12, 13), electromagnetic, or pneumatic actuating device.
  13. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 12,
    characterized in that the printing unit (4) is assigned a device for automatic positioning of labels (2) adhering to the strip in relation to the printing unit (4).
  14. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 13,
    characterized in that the printing unit (4) may also be opened and closed manually and/or by actuating an actuator.
  15. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 14,
    characterized in that the holding device may also be actuated manually and/or by actuating an actuator, so that the holding device secures or releases the supply roll (3) on the receiving device (14).
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