JP2002192769A - Tape printer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a tape printer wherein accuracy in attachment of a sensor switch for detecting a kind of a tape cassette can be enhanced and the sensor switch can be individually replaced. SOLUTION: A sleeve 6B holding a switch terminal shaft 6A provided to the sensor switch 6 for detecting the kind of the tape cassette in the tape printer is fitted to a through-hole 19 of a sensor switch storing section 18 and a frame 6C of the sensor switch 6 is abutted to a wall face 18A of the sensor switch storing section 18. A tip projection 20A of a switch fixing hook 20 is engaged with a rear end section of the sensor switch 6 to hold the sensor switch 6 so that the sensor switch is not taken off.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a tape printer for printing on a tape housed in a tape cassette, and more particularly to a tape printer having an improved sensor switch for detecting the type of tape cassette.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a tape printing apparatus for producing a tape-shaped label is known. In this tape printer,
A tape cassette as described in JP-A-7-314866 is configured to be detachable, a tape as a print medium and a print ribbon are stored in the tape cassette, and printing is performed on the tape by a thermal head. It has become. Since a plurality of types of tapes having different widths and structures can be used as the tape, a plurality of types of tape cassettes accommodated in each of the tapes are prepared.

In order for the tape printing apparatus to identify these plural types of tape cassettes, as shown in FIG. 23, a tape detecting unit 101 for identifying the type of the tape cassette is provided on the back surface 100A of the tape cassette 100. The detection unit 101 is provided with a plurality of detection holes 101A that are different for each type of tape. Further, as shown in FIG. 24, a sensor substrate 103 provided with a plurality of sensor switches 102 is provided in the tape storage unit of the tape printer, and a switch terminal 102A of the sensor switch 102 is pushed in according to the presence or absence of the detection hole 101A. The sensor switch 102 is turned ON or OFF by being pressed or not pressed, so that the tape cassette can be identified.

In this conventional tape printing apparatus, as shown in FIG.
2 are soldered, and the sensor substrate 103 is fixed to a tape storage unit (not shown) of the tape printer.

[0005]

However, when a plurality of sensor switches are soldered to a sensor board as described above, even if only one sensor switch fails, the entire sensor board must be replaced, resulting in a failure. There is a problem that a sensor switch that is not used is wasted. In addition, when a minor change is performed in which the number of switches is changed, the design of the sensor board is changed, and there is a problem that the number of sensor switches cannot be changed flexibly. Further, the mounting accuracy of the sensor switch to the tape printing device is affected by two factors, namely, the mounting accuracy of the sensor switch to the sensor substrate and the mounting accuracy of the sensor substrate to the tape printing device. There is a problem that it is difficult to increase the mounting accuracy to the device.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and can improve the accuracy of assembling a sensor switch for detecting the type of a tape cassette to a tape printing apparatus. It is an object of the present invention to provide a tape printer that can be replaced with a new one.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a tape printing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention winds around a tape cassette provided with a plurality of detectors for detecting the type of the tape cassette. In a tape printing apparatus that incorporates a turned tape, prints characters and symbols on the tape by a print head, and discharges the printed tape, a tape cassette storage unit that stores the tape cassette, and a tape cassette storage unit that stores the tape cassette A plurality of sensor switches for detecting the detection unit and detecting the type of the tape cassette, wherein the tape cassette storage unit includes a plurality of sensor switches for individually fixing the plurality of sensor switches. It has.

In the tape printing apparatus having this configuration, a plurality of sensor switches provided in the tape cassette storage section for storing the tape cassette detect the detection section of the tape cassette to detect the type of the tape cassette. A plurality of sensor switches are individually fixed by the sensor switch fixing means provided in the tape cassette storage unit.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the tape printer according to the first aspect, the sensor switch fixing means has a flexible portion for holding a rear end of the sensor switch. The configuration is characterized in that a fixing hook having a property is provided.

[0010] In the tape printing apparatus having the above configuration, the present invention is characterized in that
In addition to the operation of the tape printer described in the above, the rear end of the sensor switch is held by the flexible fixing hook as the sensor switch fixing means, and the sensor switch is fixed.

Further, in the tape printer according to the third aspect, in addition to the configuration of the tape printer according to the first or second aspect, each of the detection sections is a detection recess in which a part of an outer surface of the tape cassette is recessed. Wherein the sensor switch includes a retractable actuator for detecting the detection concave portion, and a sleeve for holding a base of the actuator, and a sleeve hole in which the sleeve is inserted is provided in a bottom plate of the tape cassette storage portion. Is formed, and the sensor switch is fixed by inserting the sleeve into the sleeve hole from the surface of the bottom plate opposite to the surface facing the tape cassette.

[0012] In the tape printing apparatus having the above structure, the first aspect of the present invention is described.
Or in addition to the operation of the tape printer described in 2, the sleeve of the sensor switch is inserted into a sleeve hole formed in the bottom plate of the tape cassette storage portion from the surface of the bottom plate of the tape cassette storage portion opposite to the surface facing the tape cassette. Is inserted to fix the sensor switch.

Further, in the tape printer according to the fourth aspect, in addition to the configuration of the tape printer according to any one of the first to third aspects, each of the sensor switches can be individually attached and detached from the sensor switch fixing means. It is a configuration characterized by the following.

[0014] In the tape printing apparatus having the above structure, the first aspect of the present invention is as follows.
In addition to the operation of the tape printer according to any one of (1) to (3),
Each sensor switch can be individually attached and detached from the sensor switch fixing means.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the tape printing apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the tape printing apparatus further includes an arm for pressing rear ends of the plurality of sensor switches. A sensor switch pressing means provided in a comb shape is provided, and wirings respectively connected to the respective sensor switches are drawn out from between the arms.

In the tape printing apparatus having this configuration, the first aspect of the present invention is as follows.
In addition to the functions of the tape printer according to any one of (1) to (4),
The wiring connected to each sensor switch can be drawn out from between the arms of the sensor switch pressing means.

[0017]

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a state in which a lid of a tape storage unit of a tape printer 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is removed, and FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which a bottom lid of the tape printer 1 is removed. is there.

As shown in FIG. 1, a tape cassette storage section 2 which is a concave section for storing a tape cassette 51 described later is provided at a rear portion of the tape printer 1, and a tape cassette storage section 2 is provided at a front portion of the tape printer 1. A keyboard 3 for inputting characters and symbols is provided, and the keyboard 3 is provided with a plurality of keys 3A for inputting commands for characters, symbols and functions. Also, a tape cassette storage unit 2 and a keyboard unit 3
Between them, a liquid crystal display device 4 is provided so that characters, symbols, and the like input by the keyboard unit 3 can be displayed.

A cassette sensor unit 5 is provided at the upper right corner (in FIG. 1) of the tape cassette storage unit 2 of the tape printer 1, and a plurality of through holes 19 are provided in the cassette sensor unit 5. A switch terminal shaft 6A of the sensor switch 6, described later, protrudes from the through hole 5A.

Next, referring to FIG.
The internal structure of the bottom surface will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a main body frame 14 made of resin is provided inside the bottom surface of the tape printer 1, and the main body frame 14 on the back surface of the keyboard 3 of the tape printer 1 is provided with the entirety of the tape printer 1. A main control board 8 for controlling is provided, and a sensor switch fixing section 9 for fixing a plurality of sensor switches 6 is provided on the back surface of the cassette sensor section 5. The sensor switch 6 fixed to the sensor switch fixing section 9 and the main control board 8 are connected by a wiring 10.

Next, the structure of the sensor switch fixing section 9 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the sensor switch fixing unit 9, and FIG.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A 'in the direction of the arrow, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB' in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, five sensor switches 6 are fixed to the sensor switch fixing section 9, and four of them are fixed.
Are arranged in a line, and the remaining one is fixed at a position facing the sensor switch 6 arranged at the top of the four sensor switches 6 arranged in the line. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the rear end of the sensor switch 6 is pressed by convex portions 12 </ b> C provided on the arms 12 </ b> A of the switch holding member 12. Also,
The switch holding member 12 is fixed to the main body frame 14 of the tape printer 1 by screws 13.

Next, the structure of the sensor switch fixing portion 9 with the switch holding member 12 and the sensor switch 6 removed from the sensor switch fixing portion 9 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 is an enlarged view of the sensor switch fixing portion 9 with the sensor switch 6 removed, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC ′ in FIG. 6, and FIG. It is sectional drawing of the arrow direction in DD 'line.

As shown in FIG. 6, the sensor switch fixing section 9 is provided with a screw hole 15 into which a screw 13 for fixing the switch holding member 12 is screwed. , 17 are provided. The projections 16 and 17 are adapted to fit into positioning holes 12F and 12G described later provided in the switch holding member 12. The sensor switch fixing portion 9 has five sensor switch storage portions 18 formed in a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped recess and storing the sensor switches 6, and four of the sensor switch storage portions 18 are arranged in a line. The sensor switch storage units 1 whose positions are arranged at the top (in FIG. 6) of the four sensor switch storage units 18 arranged in a line.
8 is formed at a position facing the same.

The sensor switch housing 18 has a through hole 1
9 is provided, and a sleeve 6B provided on the sensor switch 6, which will be described later, is inserted. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the left short side (in FIG. 6) of the four sensor switch housings 18 arranged in a row is made of a flexible resin. Switch fixing hook 20 is provided. A switch fixing hook 20 made of a flexible resin is also provided on the right short side (in FIG. 6) of the remaining one sensor switch storage portion 18. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a partition 21 is provided on the short side (in FIG. 6) on the right side of the sensor switch housing 18.
As shown in FIG.
Support ribs 22 are formed.

Next, the structure of the switch pressing member 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 is a plan view of the switch holding member 12, FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the switch holding member 10, FIG. 11 is a left side view of the switch holding member 12, and FIG.
FIG. 13 is a right side view of FIG.
FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the switch holding member 12 is formed of a resin material, and has a predetermined width from a substantially rectangular main body 12I having a predetermined thickness. Are protruded at predetermined intervals from one long side of the main body portion 12I in a comb-tooth shape, and are longer than the arm 12A.
An arm 12B thinner than A also protrudes from the long side of the main body 12I in parallel with the arm 12A. As shown in FIGS. 10, 12, and 13, a columnar convex portion 12C for pressing the rear end of the sensor switch 6 is provided on the back side of the distal end of the arm 12A. Arm 12
A projection 12D for pressing the rear end of the sensor switch 6 is also provided on the back side of B.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the main body 12I of the switch holding member 12 is provided with a screw hole 12E through which a screw 13 penetrates, and the screw hole 12E is sandwiched on the main body 12I. The projection 16 shown in FIG.
Are provided with a circular through-hole 12F, and an opening through which the projection 17 penetrates is an oval-shaped through-hole 12G. Also, as shown in FIGS. 10, 11 and 12,
On the left side of the main body 12I of the switch holding member 12,
A substantially rectangular side wall 12H having a predetermined thickness is formed.

Next, the structure of the sensor switch 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 is a front view of the sensor switch 6, FIG. 15 is a plan view of the sensor switch 6, and FIG. 16 is a right side view of the sensor switch 6.

As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the sensor switch 6 is made of a resin and is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped, and a metal plate frame 6C is provided on the upper surface of a main body 6D having a built-in switch mechanism. 6C cylindrical sleeve 6
B is fixed, and the switch terminal shaft 6A is held by the sleeve 6B so as to be able to retreat. Switch terminal shaft 6
The base of A is urged by a spring (not shown) in the main body 6D, and the switch terminal shaft 6A always projects the longest.

The main body 6D has the wiring 1 shown in FIG.
Terminals 6E and 6F for soldering 0 are provided. With the switch terminal shaft 6A pushed in, the terminal 6
The connection between E and the terminal 6F is turned on (conduction state), and the connection between the terminal 6E and the terminal 6F is turned off (open state) with the switch terminal shaft 6A protruding. The sensor switch 6
For example, a general-purpose component sensor switch can be used. Therefore, the cost can be reduced as compared with the case where a dedicated switch unit is used.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 and 19, the structure of the tape cassette 51 mounted in the tape cassette storage section 2 of the tape printer 1 will be described. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the tape cassette 51, and FIG.
1 is a bottom view, and FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the tape cassette 51.

As shown in FIG.
Is composed of an upper case 52 and a lower case 53. The tape cassette 51 has a support hole 5 for rotatably supporting a tape spool 68 around which a film tape 67 described later is wound.
4. Film tape 6 by thermal head (not shown)
When characters and the like are printed on the tape 7, the ink ribbon 69 is pulled out from the ribbon spool 70, and a support hole 55 for supporting a ribbon take-up spool 71 for winding and a release paper of a double-sided adhesive tape 72 described later are wound outward. A support hole 57 for rotatably supporting the turned tape spool 73 is formed.

Although FIG. 17 shows only the support holes 54, 55, and 57 formed in the upper case 52, the lower case 53 similarly faces the support holes of the upper case 52. Thus, support holes 54, 55, and 57 are formed.

The front side of the tape cassette 51 (FIG. 17)
An arm portion 58 for guiding the film tape 67 pulled out from the tape spool 68 and the ink ribbon 69 pulled out from the ribbon spool 70 and sending it out from the opening 58A is provided on the middle lower side). Behind the section 58, a head mounting section 59 to which the thermal head of the tape printer 1 is mounted is provided.

Further, a first fitting portion 60 is formed on a wall portion 59A of the head mounting portion 59 facing the arm portion 58 so as to enter the rear of the tape cassette 51, and a left side wall of the head mounting portion 59 is formed. Is formed with a second fitting portion 61 which enters in a direction perpendicular to the first fitting portion 60 (a direction along the wall portion 59A). The first fitting portion 60 and the second fitting portion 61 are fitted to two projections formed on a head holder (not shown) that supports the thermal head, and the thermal head with respect to the head mounting portion 59. Is to be surely mounted without interfering with each ink ribbon 69 and the film tape 67.

Further, a tape feed roller 62 is rotatably supported by a support hole 63 on the downstream side of the head mounting portion 59 with respect to the running direction of each of the ink ribbon 69 and the film tape 67. The tape spool 6 is cooperated with a pressing roller (not shown) pressed against the tape feed roller 62 from the side facing the tape spool 6.
8 to film tape 67 and tape spool 73
The double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape 72 is drawn out of the tape, and the film tape 67 on which characters and the like are printed via the ink ribbon 69 by the thermal head and the double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape 72 are mutually bonded. The tape feed roller 62
A pair of upper and lower regulating members 64 and 65 are provided in the vicinity of the thermal head. These regulating members 64 and 65 regulate the film tape 67 on which characters and the like are printed on the downstream side of the thermal head in the width direction. This is for guiding and properly bonding the film tape 67 and the double-sided adhesive tape 72 without causing a positional shift.

As shown in FIG. 18, a cassette detecting section 66 is formed on the left rear edge of the back surface of the tape cassette 51. The cassette detecting section 66 includes the type of the tape cassette 51 (for example, each type). In order to detect the width of the film tape 67, the type of the tape cassette 51 specified by the color of the ink applied to the ink ribbon 69, etc.), a plurality of switch holes 66A are formed in a predetermined pattern.

The formation pattern of the switch holes 66A is different according to the type of each tape cassette 51, and each switch hole 66A has a plurality of patterns provided in the cassette sensor unit 5 of the tape printing apparatus 1. The switch terminal shaft 6A of the sensor switch 6 is inserted, and the sensor switch 6 facing the position where the switch hole 66A is provided is turned off, and the switch hole 66A is turned off.
Sensor switch 6 facing a place where no is provided
Is connected to the switch terminal shaft 6 by the substrate of the cassette detector 66.
Since A is pushed, it is turned on. The type of the tape cassette 51 is detected based on the combination of ON / OFF of the plurality of sensor switches 6. The switch hole 66A does not necessarily have to have a hole shape. Instead of the hole, a notch recess is formed by recessing the outer surface of the cassette detection unit 66 toward the center in the width direction of the tape cassette 51. Is also good. in short,
Instead of the hole, the concave shape may be such that the switch terminal 6A of the opposing sensor switch 6 is inserted and the sensor switch 6 is turned off.

Next, the internal structure of the tape cassette 51 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 shows the upper case 52.
21 is a plan view of the lower case 53 with the transparent film tape 67 wound around the rear portion (upper part in FIG. 19) of the lower case 53 through the support hole 54. FIG. Are located in A ribbon spool 70 around which an ink ribbon 69 is wound is disposed rotatably at the front (lower portion in FIG. 19) of the lower case 53. Further, the ink ribbon 69 is pulled out from the ribbon spool 70, and characters and the like are drawn. A ribbon take-up spool 71 that winds up the ink ribbon 69 consumed in the printing of the above is rotatably disposed between the tape spool 68 and the ribbon spool 70 via the support hole 55.

As described above, the film tape 67 is pulled out of the tape spool 68 by the cooperation of the tape feed roller 62 and the pressing roller (not shown) (provided on the tape printing apparatus side 1), and the arm 58 Opening 58A
After passing through the front side (lower side in FIG. 19) of the head mounting section 59 from the front side, the tape discharge section 74 is adhered to the double-sided adhesive tape 72.
From the tape cassette 51 to the outside. The ink ribbon 69 is pulled out of the ribbon spool 70 via the ribbon take-up spool 71, passes through the opening 58A of the arm portion 58 and the front side (the lower side in FIG. 19) of the head mounting portion 59, and then controls each of the regulating members. The ribbon is wound around the ribbon take-up spool 71 by being guided by a guide portion 75 formed inside of 64 and 65.

A clutch spring 76 is attached to a lower portion of the ribbon take-up spool 71, and the clutch spring 76 prevents the ribbon take-up spool 71 from rotating in reverse to loosen the wound ink ribbon 69. Is what you do.

As shown in FIG. 19, a plurality of switch holes 66A provided in the cassette detecting section 66 are formed at the right rear edge in the lower case 53.

Next, the attachment and detachment of the sensor switch 6 in the tape printer 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22
FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of mounting the sensor switch 6.

As shown in FIG. 20, the sensor switch 6 is oriented in the sensor switch storage section 18 provided in the sensor switch fixing section 9 of the tape printer 1 so that the switch terminal shaft 6A can be inserted into the through hole 19. When inserted together, as shown in FIG.
The end protrusion 20A of the switch fixing hook 20 abuts on the side surface of D, and the switch fixing hook 20 bends outward. Further, when the sensor switch 6 is pushed in, the sleeve 6B is fitted into the through hole 19 as shown in FIG.
Abuts against the wall surface 18A of the sensor switch housing 18.
At this time, the tip protrusion 20A of the switch fixing hook 20
Engages with the rear end of the sensor switch 6 and holds the sensor switch 6 so as not to come off. Therefore, the position of the switch terminal shaft 6A of the sensor switch 6 is aligned with the through hole 19A.
And sleeve 6 for holding switch terminal shaft 6A so as to be able to exit.
When B is fitted, positioning is performed with high accuracy.

When the sensor switch 6 is out of order, the tip projection 20A of the switch fixing hook 20 engaged with the rear end of the sensor switch 6 is shifted outward to move the switch fixing hook 20 outward. When bent, the sensor switch 6 can be easily removed.

Further, after the sensor switch 6 is attached to each of the sensor switch housings 18, the switch holding member 12 is fixed with the screws 13 as shown in FIGS. The rear end of the fixed sensor switch 6 is connected to the switch holding member 1.
2 is pressed by the convex portion 12C or the convex portion 12D provided in the sensor switch 2, the sensor switch 6 may come off from the sensor switch storage portion 18 during transportation of the tape printing apparatus 1 or when the tape cassette 51 is mounted. Can be prevented.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG.
Can be pulled out from the gap between the arms 12A of the switch holding member 12 and from the gap where one end provided on the arm 12A and the arm 12B is open, so that the terminals 6E and 6F of the sensor switch 6 are connected. Wiring 1
0 is soldered, the switch holding member 12
The attachment and detachment can be performed very easily.

As described above, in the tape printing apparatus 1 of the above embodiment, the attachment and detachment of the sensor switch 6 for detecting the type of the tape cassette 51 can be extremely easily performed.
Further, since the sensor switches 6 can be individually replaced, replacement of only the failed sensor switch 6 is also possible. Further, since the rear end of the sensor switch 6 is pressed by the switch holding member 12, the sensor switch 6 can be securely fixed.

Further, the wiring 10 connected to the sensor switch 6 can be pulled out between the arms 12A of the switch holding member 12 and from the gap between the arms 12A and 12B where one end is opened. Even when the wiring 10 is soldered to the terminals 6E and 6F of the sensor switch 6, the attachment and detachment of the switch holding member 12 can be performed very easily.

Further, the positioning of the sensor switch 6 is performed with high accuracy by fitting the through hole 19 and the sleeve 6B.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and it goes without saying that various changes can be made. For example, in the above embodiment, the tape cassette 51 is mounted above the tape printer 1. Although the case of the top loading has been described, it is needless to say that the present invention can also be applied to the case of the bottom loading in which the tape cassette 51 is mounted below the tape printer 1. Also, the sensor switch 6
Various modifications other than the above can also be made for the number and arrangement of.

[0053]

As described above, in the tape printer according to the first aspect of the present invention, the tape cassette detecting section is detected by the plurality of sensor switches provided in the tape cassette storing section for storing the tape cassette. Then, the type of the tape cassette is detected, and the plurality of sensor switches are individually fixed by the sensor switch fixing means provided in the tape cassette storage unit. Accordingly, it is not necessary to solder the sensor switch to the board or the like and fix the board to the tape cassette housing portion, and it is possible to flexibly cope with a design change in which the number of sensor switches is increased or decreased, and to increase the degree of freedom in the arrangement of the sensor switches. In addition, a sensor switch as a general-purpose part can be used, and the cost can be reduced as compared with a case where a dedicated switch unit is used.

Further, in the tape printer according to the second aspect, in addition to the effects of the tape printer according to the first aspect, the rear end of the sensor switch is provided by a flexible fixing hook as the sensor switch fixing means. The unit is held and the sensor switch is fixed. Therefore, it is possible to easily attach and detach the sensor switch by bending the fixing hook. Therefore, the sensor switch can be easily replaced, and the tape printer can be easily disassembled when discarded.

Further, in the tape printer according to the third aspect, in addition to the effects of the tape printer according to the first or second aspect, a surface of the bottom plate of the tape cassette storage portion opposite to the surface facing the tape cassette. Since the sensor switch sleeve is inserted into the sleeve hole formed in the bottom plate of the tape cassette housing and the sensor switch is fixed, the sensor switch is aligned with the sleeve hole formed in the bottom plate of the tape cassette housing. And the sleeve of the sensor switch, the assembling accuracy of the sensor switch can be improved.

Further, in the tape printer according to the fourth aspect, in addition to the effects of the tape printer according to any one of the first to third aspects, each sensor switch can be individually attached and detached from the sensor switch fixing means. Therefore, one of the sensor switches can be replaced, and it is not necessary to replace the entire switch unit when the sensor switch fails.

Further, in the tape printer according to the fifth aspect, in addition to the effects of the tape printer according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the wires connected to the respective sensor switches are pressed by the respective sensor switches. Since it can be pulled out from between the arms of the means, the sensor switch pressing means can be easily attached and detached.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a state in which a lid of a tape storage unit of a tape printing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention has been removed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a bottom cover of the tape printer 1 is removed.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a sensor switch fixing section 9;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line AA ′ in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB ′ in FIG.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a sensor switch fixing portion 9 with the sensor switch 6 removed.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC ′ in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD ′ in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of the switch holding member 12. FIG.

FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the switch holding member 10;

FIG. 11 is a left side view of the switch holding member 12. FIG.

FIG. 12 is a right side view of the switch holding member 12. FIG.

FIG. 13 is a rear view of the switch holding member 12;

FIG. 14 is a front view of the sensor switch 6;

FIG. 15 is a plan view of the sensor switch 6;

FIG. 16 is a right side view of the sensor switch 6;

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the tape cassette 51.

FIG. 18 is a bottom view of the tape cassette 51.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the tape cassette 51.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of attachment of the sensor switch 6;

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of attachment of the sensor switch 6;

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of attachment of the sensor switch 6;

FIG. 23 is a bottom view of a conventional tape cassette 100.

FIG. 24 is a front view of a conventional sensor substrate 103.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tape printer 2 Tape cassette storage part 5 Cassette sensor part 6 Sensor switch 6A Switch terminal shaft 6B Sleeve 6C Frame 6D Main body part 6E terminal 6F terminal 9 Sensor switch fixing part 10 Wiring 12 Switch holding member 12A Arm 12B Arm 12C Convex part 12D Convex part 12E Screw hole 12G Through hole 12H Side wall 12I Body part 13 Screw 14 Body frame 15 Screw hole 16, 17 Projection 18 Sensor switch housing 19 Through hole 20 Switch fixing hook 21 Partition 22 Support rib 51 Tape cassette 66 Cassette detector 66A Switch hole

Claims (5)

[Claims] A tape wound around a tape cassette provided with a plurality of detection units for detecting a type of the tape cassette, characters and symbols are printed on the tape by a print head, and the printed tape is printed. A tape printing apparatus that discharges a tape cassette, comprising: a tape cassette storage unit that stores the tape cassette; and a plurality of sensor switches that are provided in the tape cassette storage unit and that detect the detection unit and detect the type of the tape cassette. The tape printer according to claim 1, wherein the tape cassette storage unit includes a sensor switch fixing means for individually fixing the plurality of sensor switches. 2. The tape printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said sensor switch fixing means is provided with a flexible fixing hook for holding a rear end of said sensor switch. 3. Each of the detection sections is a detection recess in which a part of an outer surface of the tape cassette is recessed, and the sensor switch holds a retractable actuator for detecting the detection recess and a base of the actuator. A sleeve hole in which the sleeve is inserted is formed in a bottom plate of the tape cassette storage unit. The sleeve hole is formed in the sleeve hole from a surface of the bottom plate opposite to a surface facing the tape cassette. 3. The tape printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sensor switch is fixed by inserting the sensor switch. 4. The tape printer according to claim 1, wherein each of the sensor switches is individually detachable from a sensor switch fixing unit. 5. A sensor switch pressing means provided with comb-shaped arms for pressing rear ends of the plurality of sensor switches, wherein wires connected to the respective sensor switches are between the arms. The tape printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the tape printing apparatus is pulled out of the tape printing apparatus.