EP1534529B1 - Distribution of printer paper - Google Patents

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EP1534529B1
EP1534529B1 EP03794791A EP03794791A EP1534529B1 EP 1534529 B1 EP1534529 B1 EP 1534529B1 EP 03794791 A EP03794791 A EP 03794791A EP 03794791 A EP03794791 A EP 03794791A EP 1534529 B1 EP1534529 B1 EP 1534529B1
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Markus Bilger
Jürgen Götz
Thomas Riester
Michael Steiert
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
    • G07G5/00—Receipt-giving machines
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H23/00—Registering, tensioning, smoothing or guiding webs
    • B65H23/04—Registering, tensioning, smoothing or guiding webs longitudinally
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H29/00—Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles
    • B65H29/52—Stationary guides or smoothers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2402/00—Constructional details of the handling apparatus
    • B65H2402/40—Details of frames, housings or mountings of the whole handling apparatus
    • B65H2402/44—Housings
    • B65H2402/441—Housings movable for facilitating access to area inside the housing, e.g. pivoting or sliding

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  • the invention relates to a paper output of printer paper on a housing flap of a printer, wherein the housing flap is rotatably mounted with a hinge about an axis.
  • the paper output is often done on a housing flap, through which the paper supply of the printer is filled.
  • the paper output is done via a more or less expensive mechanism at a certain angle to the housing.
  • the lid is opened, the printing process is stopped and thus also the paper output. If the paper exit does not stop, there is a risk of paper jams.
  • the extended paper path when opening the lid is adapted in that in appropriate amount of printer paper from the paper supply, z. B. a roll is removed.
  • a more or less complex mechanism additionally causes the paper to be held taut throughout the process. When folding back and closing the lid causes the mechanism an orderly return of the leached out of the paper supply paper, thus preventing a paper jam when re-inserting the paper output operation.
  • a paper output of printer paper via a housing flap of a printer, wherein the housing flap is rotatably mounted with a hinge about an axis in at least a central part of the hinge at least on a width corresponding to a paper width, a printing paper feedthrough ,
  • the printing paper feedthrough for the paper is placed directly in the fulcrum of the housing door. Regardless of the position of the housing door, whether it is open or closed, it can thus be unhindered and spent without the risk of paper jams and without the use of a more or less complicated mechanism always on the paper feed paper. In an extended embodiment, moreover, the angle of the paper feedthrough is always free and infinitely variable.
  • the paper feedthrough can be used as part of a printer for tachographs, since especially these printers are exposed to strong vibrations and temperature fluctuations, especially in commercial vehicles. For this reason, the simplicity of the paper dispensing according to the invention is particularly advantageous for this type of printer and field of application.
  • the figure shows a housing flap.
  • the housing flap shown in the figure is for the inventive concept of minor importance and could also have any other deviating from the present representation shape.
  • Decisive is the attachment of a paper feedthrough 6 in a middle part 5 of a hinge 3.
  • the housing flap 2 is rotatably supported about an axis 4 via the hinge 3. It can be seen that for the paper feedthrough 6, in particular with respect to the position of the housing flap 2, no further mechanism is required.
  • the location of the paper feedthrough on the central portion 5 is adaptable to any specific application, and is not limited to a plane with the axis. Likewise, the shape of the paper feedthrough, whether it is curved for example or just run, depending on the particular application.
  • the inventive idea can not be applied exclusively to the example of a tachograph printer shown here, but also to all other shapes and sizes of printers.

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  • Folding Of Thin Sheet-Like Materials, Special Discharging Devices, And Others (AREA)
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Abstract

The invention relates to the distribution of printer paper via a housing flap of a printer, the housing flap being rotatably mounted about an axle by use of a hinge, and at least one central part of the hinge may be a printing paper opening having at least a width B.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Papierausgabe von Druckerpapier über eine Gehäuseklappe eines Druckers, wobei die Gehäuseklappe mit einem Scharnier um eine Achse drehbar gelagert ist.The invention relates to a paper output of printer paper on a housing flap of a printer, wherein the housing flap is rotatably mounted with a hinge about an axis.

Bei Druckern, insbesondere bei Druckern für Bürorechenmaschinen, Registrierkassen, Tachomaten oder ähnlichen Kleindruckern, erfolgt die Papierausgabe häufig über eine Gehäuseklappe, über die auch der Papiervorrat des Druckers befüllt wird. Dabei erfolgt die Papierausgabe über eine mehr oder minder aufwendige Mechanik in einem bestimmten Winkel zu dem Gehäuse. Bei einem Öffnen des Deckels erfolgt ein Stopp des Druckvorgangs und damit auch der Papierausgabe. Erfolgt kein Stopp der Papierausgabe, besteht die Gefahr eines Papierstaus.In printers, especially printers for office machines, cash registers, Tachomats or similar small printers, the paper output is often done on a housing flap, through which the paper supply of the printer is filled. The paper output is done via a more or less expensive mechanism at a certain angle to the housing. When the lid is opened, the printing process is stopped and thus also the paper output. If the paper exit does not stop, there is a risk of paper jams.

Um dies zu vermeiden, wird der verlängerte Papierweg beim Öffnen des Deckels dadurch angepaßt, daß in entsprechender Menge Druckerpapier aus dem Papiervorrat, z. B. einer Rolle, entnommen wird. Eine mehr oder minder komplexe Mechanik bewirkt dabei zusätzlich, daß das Papier während des gesamten Vorgangs straff gehalten wird. Beim Zurückklappen und Schließen des Deckels bewirkt die Mechanik ein geordnetes Zurückfahren des aus dem Papiervorrat herausgelösten Papiers und verhindert damit einen Papierstau bei Wiedereinsetzen des Papierausgabebetriebs.To avoid this, the extended paper path when opening the lid is adapted in that in appropriate amount of printer paper from the paper supply, z. B. a roll is removed. A more or less complex mechanism additionally causes the paper to be held taut throughout the process. When folding back and closing the lid causes the mechanism an orderly return of the leached out of the paper supply paper, thus preventing a paper jam when re-inserting the paper output operation.

Die oben angesprochene Mechanik ist komplex und fehleranfällig und führt zu hohen Produktionskosten.The above-mentioned mechanism is complex and error-prone and leads to high production costs.

Es ist die Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Papierausgabe vorzusehen, die bei geringeren Produktionskosten eine höhere Betriebssicherheit und einen unterbrechungsfreien Betrieb bei allen Betriebszuständen sicher gewährleistet.It is the object of the invention to provide a paper output, the higher production reliability at lower production costs and ensures uninterrupted operation under all operating conditions.

Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß eine Papierausgabe von Druckerpapier über eine Gehäuseklappe eines Druckers erfolgt, wobei die Gehäuseklappe mit einem Scharnier um eine Achse drehbar gelagert ist, in zumindest einem Mittelteil des Scharniers zumindest auf einer Breite, die einer Papierbreite entspricht, eine Druckpapierdurchführung aufweist.This object is achieved in that a paper output of printer paper via a housing flap of a printer, wherein the housing flap is rotatably mounted with a hinge about an axis in at least a central part of the hinge at least on a width corresponding to a paper width, a printing paper feedthrough ,

Mit den oben genannten Maßnahmen ist die Druckpapierdurchführung für das Papier direkt in den Drehpunkt der Gehäuseklappe gelegt. Ungeachtet der Stellung der Gehäuseklappe, ob diese geöffnet oder geschlossen ist, kann somit ungehindert und ohne die Gefahr eines Papierstaus und auch ohne die Verwendung einer mehr oder minder komplizierten Mechanik stets über die Papierdurchführung Papier ausgegeben werden. In einer erweiterten Ausführungsform ist zudem der Winkel der Papierdurchführung stets frei und stufenlos veränderbar.With the above measures, the printing paper feedthrough for the paper is placed directly in the fulcrum of the housing door. Regardless of the position of the housing door, whether it is open or closed, it can thus be unhindered and spent without the risk of paper jams and without the use of a more or less complicated mechanism always on the paper feed paper. In an extended embodiment, moreover, the angle of the paper feedthrough is always free and infinitely variable.

Für die erfindungsgemäße Papierausgabe ist es von untergeordneter Bedeutung, in welcher Form der Papiervorrat des Druckers im Drucker untergebracht ist. Es bieten sich hier an, den Papiervorrat rollenförmig im Drucker aufzubewahren, womit ein reibungsloser Endlosdruck problemlos realisierbar ist. Alternativ sind auch andere Formen des Papiervorrats einsetzbar. Beispielhaft sind Einzelblattstapel oder Endlosblattstapel genannt.For the paper output according to the invention, it is of minor importance in which form the paper supply of the printer is accommodated in the printer. It is advisable here to store the paper supply roll-shaped in the printer, whereby a smooth continuous printing is easily implemented. Alternatively, other forms of paper supply can be used. By way of example, single sheet stacks or continuous sheet stacks are mentioned.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Papierdurchführung als Teil eines Druckers für Tachographen verwendbar, da besonders diese Drucker den starken Vibrationen und Temperaturschwankungen insbesondere in Nutzfahrzeugen ausgesetzt sind. Aus diesem Grunde ist die Einfachheit der erfindungsgemäßen Papierausgabe besonders für diesen Druckertyp und Anwendungsbereich vorteilhaft.In another embodiment, the paper feedthrough can be used as part of a printer for tachographs, since especially these printers are exposed to strong vibrations and temperature fluctuations, especially in commercial vehicles. For this reason, the simplicity of the paper dispensing according to the invention is particularly advantageous for this type of printer and field of application.

Im Folgenden ist die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels und einer Figur näher beschrieben.In the following the invention with reference to an embodiment and a figure is described in more detail.

Die Figur zeigt eine Gehäuseklappe.The figure shows a housing flap.

Die in der Figur dargestellte Gehäuseklappe ist für den Erfindungsgedanken von untergeordneter Bedeutung und könnte auch jede andere von der vorliegenden Darstellung abweichende Form aufweisen. Entscheidend ist die Anbringung einer Papierdurchführung 6 in ein Mittelteil 5 eines Scharniers 3. Damit ist unabhängig von der Lage der Gehäuseklappe 2 eine Papierausgabe möglich. Die Gehäuseklappe 2 ist drehbar um eine Achse 4 über das Scharnier 3 gelagert. Erkennbar ist, daß für die Papierdurchführung 6, insbesondere in Bezug auf die Position der Gehäuseklappe 2, keine weitere Mechanik erforderlich ist.The housing flap shown in the figure is for the inventive concept of minor importance and could also have any other deviating from the present representation shape. Decisive is the attachment of a paper feedthrough 6 in a middle part 5 of a hinge 3. Thus, regardless of the position of the housing flap 2 a paper output is possible. The housing flap 2 is rotatably supported about an axis 4 via the hinge 3. It can be seen that for the paper feedthrough 6, in particular with respect to the position of the housing flap 2, no further mechanism is required.

Die Lage der Papierdurchführung auf dem Mittelteil 5 ist jedem spezifischen Anwendungsfall anpassbar, und nicht auf eine Ebene mit der Achse begrenzt. Ebenso ist die Form der Papierdurchführung, ob diese zum Beipiel gekrümmt oder gerade veräuft, von dem jeweiligen Anwendungsfall abhängig.The location of the paper feedthrough on the central portion 5 is adaptable to any specific application, and is not limited to a plane with the axis. Likewise, the shape of the paper feedthrough, whether it is curved for example or just run, depending on the particular application.

Der Erfindungsgedanke lässt sich nicht ausschließlich nur auf das hier gezeigte Beispiel eines Tachographendruckers, sondern ebenso für alle anderen Formen und Größen von Druckern, anwenden.The inventive idea can not be applied exclusively to the example of a tachograph printer shown here, but also to all other shapes and sizes of printers.

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  1. Distribution of printer paper (1) via a housing flap (2) of a printer, the housing flap (2) being rotatably mounted about an axle (4) by means of a hinge (3), characterized in that at least a central part (5) of the hinge (3) has a printing paper lead-through (6), at least over a width (B).
  2. Distribution of printer paper (1) according to patent claim 1, characterized in that the printer paper is kept in roll form in the printer.
  3. Distribution of printer paper (1) according to patent claim 1, characterized in that the printer paper is kept in stack form in the printer.
  4. Distribution of printer paper (1) according to patent claim 3, characterized in that the paper supply consists of individual sheets.
  5. Distribution of printer paper (1) according to patent claim 2, characterized in that the paper supply consists of continuous paper.
  6. Distribution of printer paper (1) according to one of the preceding patent claims, characterized in that the printing paper lead-through (6) runs through the axle (4) of the hinge (3).
  7. Distribution of printer paper (1) according to one of the preceding patent claims, characterized in that the printing paper lead-through (6) can specifically be rotated about the axle (4).
  8. Distribution of printer paper (1) according to one of the preceding patent claims, characterized in that the printing paper lead-through (6) runs in a curve.
  9. Distribution of printer paper (1) according to one of the preceding patent claims, characterized in that the printer is a tachograph printer.
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