JP3309087B2 - Information communication equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information communication apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus having a stamp apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An information communication apparatus using a stamp apparatus will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4, 5 and 7 using a facsimile apparatus as an example.

In FIGS. 4 to 6, reference numeral 1 denotes an ink-containing stamp held by a stamp holder 2, and a character "done" is stamped on the top of the stamp. Reference numeral 3 denotes a regulation guide formed integrally with the solenoid 4 and guiding the armature member 9. Reference numeral 5 denotes a spring for urging the armature member 9 downward, and reference numeral 6 denotes a plunger fitted in the center of the armature member 9 to be driven under the influence of a magnetic field generated by the solenoid 4. Reference numeral 7 denotes a chassis that supports a lower portion of the regulation guide 3, and 8 denotes a bobbin around which the solenoid 4 is wound, and is fixed to the regulation guide 3. Reference numeral 10 denotes a stamp cover that covers the stamp portion shown in FIG. Reference numeral 10a is provided in the stamp cover 10, and a notch hole 11 for allowing the ink-containing stamp 1 to pass therethrough is a return spring for urging the stamp cover 10 in the closing direction.

FIG. 7 shows a facsimile apparatus provided with the stamp apparatus shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, and 13 is an upper cover. Reference numeral 14 denotes a paper feed unit including a paper feed roller, a guide, etc., 15 denotes a document reading unit including an optical sensor and the like, 16 denotes a discharge unit including a discharge roller, and 17 denotes a main body of the facsimile apparatus. Numeral 18 indicates a path through which a document on which information to be transmitted in the facsimile apparatus is recorded is guided.

The operation of the stamp device having the above-described configuration will be described below.

Documents processed by the facsimile apparatus are indicated by arrows.
Pass through the equipment as shown at 18. In the process,
Before the document read by the document reading unit 15 is discharged out of the apparatus by the discharge unit 16, the stamp “Done” is stamped by the stamp unit. That is, when the document that has passed the document reading unit 15 approaches the stamp unit, a current flows through the solenoid 4,
A magnetic field is generated, and an upward force is applied to the plunger 6. As a result, the spring 5 is compressed, the armature member 9 pushes up the stamp holder 2, and the ink-containing stamp 1 comes into contact with the document paper, and the character "done" is stamped.

After the stamping, by stopping and cutting off the current flowing through the solenoid 4, the magnetic field disappears, and the spring 5 returns to the original state. As a result, the ink stamp 1 separates from the original paper.

When exchanging ink, a stub cover 10 is required.
Is opened in the direction of A, the ink-containing stamp 1 is removed from the stamp holder 2 and exchanged.
To the original position. When the stamp cover 10 is opened, the return spring 11 extends around the stamp cover fulcrum 12, and the stamp cover 10 can be automatically closed by its elastic restoring force.

[0009]

However, in the above-described conventional configuration, the ink is exchanged by providing the stamp cover 10, so that the number of parts is large, and since the stamp cover 10 needs to be opened and closed, the ink exchange is performed. Had the disadvantage of taking time.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an information communication apparatus provided with a stamp device having a simple configuration in which ink can be easily replaced.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, there is provided an imprinting means having a printing portion for imprinting an original, and an upper surface of the printing portion being exposed to allow the original to be printed. A stamping means cover having a hole forming a movement path;
A plunger for supporting the stamp from below, an electric urging means for holding the plunger insertably through a hole in the imprint means cover and for moving the plunger to the imprinting position; Guide means for guiding the section to the non-printing position by the weight of the plunger. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the stamping means is provided with a projection, and a recess in the hole of the stamping means cover is engaged with the projection of the stamping means. is there.

[0012]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the plunger supporting the stamping means is held by the electric urging means so as to be insertable, and the printing unit is moved when the electric urging means is deenergized. By providing the guide means for guiding to the non-printing position by its own weight, the plunger can be pulled out of the hole of the seal means cover from the electric biasing means without any obstacle, so that the ink in the printing section can be easily replaced. When the printing is completed, the force of the electric urging means for urging the plunger upward disappears, so that the plunger can return the printing portion to the non-printing position by its own weight.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the projection is provided on the stamping means, and the recess for engaging the projection is provided in the hole of the stamping means cover, so that the stamping means is inserted into the hole of the stamping means cover. In this case, since the projection of the stamping means engages with the depression, the work of adjusting the direction of the character shown on the printing portion can be facilitated.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

Reference numeral 51 denotes an ink-containing stamp held by a stamp holder 52, and a character "D" is stamped on the top of the stamp. Reference numeral 52a denotes an inverted triangular protruding portion added to the side surface of the stamp holder 52, which fits into a concave portion 57 of the same shape provided on the chassis 57. Reference numeral 53 denotes a regulating guide formed integrally with the solenoid 54 and guiding the stamp holder 52.
Reference numeral 55 denotes a plunger (having a core) penetrating through the center of the solenoid 54, and is driven under the influence of a magnetic field generated by the solenoid 54. Reference numeral 56 denotes a connecting portion of a plunger for connecting the stamp holder 52 and the plunger 55, and is normally press-fitted into an engagement hole provided in the stamp holder.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic configuration of a facsimile apparatus provided with the stamp apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and the parts corresponding to those of the apparatus shown in FIG.
Reference numeral 13 denotes an upper cover, 14 denotes a paper feeding unit, 15 denotes a reading unit, and 17 denotes a main body of the facsimile apparatus. Reference numeral 59 denotes a path through which a document on which information to be transmitted in the facsimile apparatus is recorded is guided. 57b is a notch provided in the chassis 57 for passing the ink-containing stamp 51. A discharge unit 16 discharges the document that has passed through the stamp unit. 57c is a notch provided in the chassis 57 to expose a lower portion of the plunger 55. Numeral 58 denotes a reception opening / closing section for taking out parts mounted on the facsimile apparatus from below.

The operation of the stamp device configured as described above will be described below. The document processed by the facsimile machine passes through the device as indicated by arrow 59.
In the process, the original read by the original reading unit 15 is
Prior to being ejected out of the machine by the ejection unit 16, the stamp of the stamp portion "done" is pressed. That is, the document reading unit 15
When the document that has passed through the printer approaches the stamp, the solenoid 54
When an electric current flows through the solenoid 54, a magnetic field is generated around the solenoid 54, and an upward force is applied to the plunger 55, and the stamp holder 52 is pushed up by the plunger 55 and the original paper 60
And the ink-containing stamp abuts, and the character "Done" is stamped.

When the stamp device is arranged between the reading unit 15 and the ejection unit 16 as shown in FIG. 3 and the receiving opening / closing unit 58 is opened in the direction B, the lower part of the plunger 55 can be seen from between the chassis 57. Attach plunger 55 to. Then, at the time of ink exchange, the reception opening / closing unit 58 is opened in the direction B, and the plunger 55 is pushed upward. As a result, the plunger 55, the stamp holder 52, and the ink-containing stamp 51 are separated from the entire stamp apparatus, and the ink is exchanged. The ink can be exchanged either by separation between the ink-containing stamp 51 and the stamp holder 52 or separation between the stamp holder 52 and the plunger 55.

[0019]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the plunger supporting the stamping means is inserted and held by the electric urging means, and when the electric urging means is deenergized. By providing the guide unit for guiding the printing unit to the non-printing position by the weight of the plunger, the plunger can be pulled out of the hole of the stamping unit cover from the electric urging unit without any obstacle. Replacement can be easily performed, and when printing is completed, there is no longer a force for urging the plunger upward of the electric urging means, so that the plunger can return the printing portion to the non-printing position by its own weight.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the projecting portion is provided on the stamping means, and the recess for engaging the projecting portion is provided in the hole of the stamping means cover. Since the projection of the stamping means engages with the depression when inserted into the printer, the work of aligning the direction of the character shown on the printing portion can be facilitated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front sectional view of a stamp device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part of the apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of a facsimile machine using the same device.

FIG. 4 is a front sectional view of a conventional stamp device.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional side view of a main part of a facsimile machine using the same.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a main part of a facsimile machine using the same.

FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram of a facsimile machine using the same.

[Explanation of symbols]

 51, 52 Imprinting means 53 Guide means 54 Electric biasing means 55 Plunger

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] An imprinting means having a printing portion for imprinting on an original; an imprinting means cover having a hole for exposing an upper surface of the printing portion and forming a movement path to the original; and a plunger for supporting the imprinting from below. And an electric urging means for holding the plunger so that it can be inserted from the hole of the stamping means cover and moving the plunger to the imprinting position. An information communication device comprising: a guide unit for guiding to a non-print position. 2. The information communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the stamping means is provided with a projection, and a recess in the hole of the stamping means cover is engaged with the projection of the stamping means.