JPH0516343U - Ink ribbon roll packaging structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Structure] Two flanges 1 are provided on the supply core 3, and the ink ribbon R is wound between these two flanges 1, and the winding is attached to the winding end of the ink ribbon R. Core 4
Was engaged with the two brims 1 of the supply core 3 in a posture parallel to the supply core 3. [Effect] The two ribs of the supply core prevent the ink ribbon from loosening in the ribbon width direction, and the winding core is engaged over the two ribs of the supply core to wind the ink ribbon. When the relative movement of the body and the winding core in the circumferential direction is restricted and the ink ribbon winding body and the winding core are integrally packaged in this state, the diameters of the ink ribbon winding body and the winding core are reduced. Since the relative movement in the direction is restricted, it is possible to effectively prevent the loosening of the ink ribbon wound around the supply core without using a packaging material separately.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 According to the present invention, an ink ribbon roll formed by winding an ink ribbon around a supply core is integrally packaged in a radial direction together with a winding core attached to a winding end of the ink ribbon. Regarding the packaging structure of.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 In the packaging structure of the ink ribbon roll, it is necessary to keep the ink ribbon roll and the take-up core integrally in order to prevent the looseness of the ink ribbon wound around the supply core. Conventionally, a connecting member such as a glazing is fitted over the supply core and the winding core of the ink ribbon winding body to relatively move the ink ribbon winding body and the winding core in the radial direction. After the regulation, the whole is integrally packaged from the radial direction in a packaging box or the like (see, for example, JP-A-60-9784).

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 According to the above-mentioned conventional technique, it is necessary to fit the connecting member between the supply core and the winding core of the ink ribbon roll, and there is a drawback that the number of materials for packaging increases. Further, the connecting member fitted between the supply core and the winding core only restricts the relative movement of the ink ribbon winding body and the winding core in the radial direction, and the ink ribbon winding Since it does not regulate the relative movement of the body and the winding core in the circumferential direction, the ink ribbon winding body and the winding core may be subject to vibration depending on the handling during storage in the packaging box and the vibration during transportation after packaging. May move relative to each other in the circumferential direction, and in such a case, the ink ribbon wound around the supply core becomes loose, which causes a great deal of time and effort when mounting it on the printer. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the relative movement of the ink ribbon winding body and the winding core in the radial direction is regulated by integrally packaging them. Focusing on this, it is possible to effectively prevent the ink ribbon wound around the supply core from being loosened by properly holding the winding core on the ink ribbon winding body without using a separate packaging material. An object is to provide a packaging structure for an ink ribbon roll.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 A characteristic configuration of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned object is the following in A. The supply core is provided with two flanges, the ink ribbon is wound between the two flanges, and B. The winding core is engaged with the two brims in a posture parallel to the supply core. With the above configurations A and B, the following operational effects can be obtained from this configuration.

[0005]

[Action]

 a. With the configuration of A, it is possible to prevent the ink ribbon wound around the supply core from loosening in the ribbon width direction. b. With the configuration of B, the relative movement of the ink ribbon winding body and the winding core in the circumferential direction is regulated by engaging the winding core with the two flanges provided on the supply core. When the ink ribbon winding body and the winding core are integrally packaged in this state, the relative movement of the ink ribbon winding body and the winding core in the radial direction is restricted.

[0006]

[Effect of the device]

 Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the loosening of the ink ribbon wound around the supply core without using a separate packaging material.

[0007]

【Example】

 [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 shows that two collars 1 provided at intervals in the axial center X direction are integrally molded with resin together with a core main body 2, and ink is provided between these two collars 1. 3 shows an ink ribbon supply core 3 around which a ribbon R is wound.

As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of arcuate notches 5 having the same curvature and the same depth as the outer diameter of the winding core 4 described later are formed on the outer peripheral edge of each of the collars 1. The cutouts 5 are arranged along the flange circumferential direction in the same phase as each of the flanges 1, and both ends of the winding core 4 are arranged in the same phase as the axial center X with respect to the cutouts 5. It is configured so that it can be engaged in a posture parallel to.

FIG. 3 shows an ink ribbon roll A in which a wide thermal transferable ink ribbon (hereinafter referred to as an ink ribbon) R is wound around the supply core 3 in a pancake shape, and an ink ribbon R. The winding core 4 adhered to the winding end of the ink ribbon R in a posture orthogonal to the longitudinal direction is wrapped with a belt-shaped cushioning material 6 in a roll shape. 1 shows a packaging structure of an ink ribbon winding body in which a core 4 and an ink ribbon winding body A are integrally and tightly packaged with a heat-shrinkable film 7 in the radial direction.

The ink ribbon R is formed by forming a solid transfer ink layer at room temperature which is melted, softened or sublimated by heat on one side surface of a ribbon-shaped film substrate. The film substrate is preferably one having appropriate heat resistance and excellent thermal conductivity, for example, a plastic film having a thickness of 1 to 25 μm and a density of 0.8 to 1.5 g / cm ^3. (Cellophane, polyimide, polyester, etc.) or paper (condenser paper, glassine paper, synthetic paper, etc.) can be preferably used. The transfer ink layer is preferably a thermoplastic normal temperature solid substance such as wax or thermoplastic resin, and has a melting point, a softening point or a sublimation point which is equal to or higher than the heating temperature of the heat shrinkable film 7. is there. Even if the resin alone does not have such a melting point, softening point or sublimation point, it is sufficient that the apparent temperature becomes such a value by mixing with another resin or wax. The cushioning material 6 is preferably a band-shaped material having flexibility and excellent heat insulation and shock absorption, and examples thereof include foamed plastic (foamed material such as styrene, phenol, vinyl chloride, polyurethane, epoxy). Alternatively, rock wool can be preferably used. As the heat-shrinkable film 7, a non-breathable film such as a polypropylene film coated with polyvinylidene chloride is suitable.

Next, a brief description will be given of a method of wrapping the ink ribbon winding body A and the winding core 4 with each other. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the collar 1 with the slack of the ink ribbon R is removed. Part of both ends of the winding core 4 is fitted into the arcuate notch 5 of the above, and the ink ribbon winding body A and the winding core 4 are assembled in parallel with each other in such a manner that they cannot move relative to each other in the circumferential direction. As shown in FIG. 5, this is wrapped with a cushioning material 6, and the central position of the overlapping portion of the cushioning material 6 is temporarily fixed with an adhesive tape 8. When this temporary fixing is finished, as shown in FIG. 6, the ink ribbon winding body A, the winding core 4 and the cushioning material 6 are put in a bag-shaped heat-shrinkable film 7 and the air in the bag is blown. Then, the bag opening is heat-welded so that air can flow. After that, the whole is heated to a predetermined temperature to shrink the heat-shrinkable film 7, and the shrinking force is used to move the ink ribbon winding A, the winding core 4 and the cushioning material 6 as shown in FIG. Bondage.

[Second Embodiment] As shown in FIG. 7, the supply core 3 used in the packaging structure of the ink ribbon winding body according to the present invention has two collars 1 and 9 having notches 5 formed therein. Of these, only one flange 1 is integrally formed with the core body 2 with resin, the other flange 9 is formed separately as a ring, and the separate flange 9 is fitted into the core body 2 and assembled. May be The collar 9 formed as a separate body may be formed of an elastic material such as sponge, soft resin, or rubber. The other structure is similar to that of the first embodiment.

Third Embodiment As shown in FIG. 8, a rectangular cutout 5 is formed in the collar 1 of the supply core 3, and the winding core 4 is engaged with the cutout 5. Is also good. The other structure is similar to that of the first embodiment.

[Fourth Embodiment] As shown in FIG. 9, a notch 5 having a large depth is formed in the collar 1 of the supply core 3, and the winding core 4 is pulled out in the radial direction of the collar 1. , 9 may be fitted and fixed in the notch 5 in a state of being restricted by the elastic force of itself. In the case of the present embodiment, the thickness of the flange portion facing the entrance of the notch 5 may be thin so that the winding core 4 can be fitted and fixed in the notch 5 with a small pushing force. The other structure is similar to that of the first embodiment.

[Fifth Embodiment] As shown in FIG. 10, engaged pieces 4a are formed on the outer circumference of the winding core 4 in a brim shape at intervals wider than the ink ribbon width. Alternatively, the piece 4a may be fitted and fixed to the notch 5 formed in the collar 1 of the supply core 3 and widened. In the present embodiment, with one of the engaged pieces 4a fitted and fixed in the notch 5, the engaged piece 4a adjacent to the engaged piece 4a is provided on the outer periphery of the collar 1 of the supply core 3. Since the pressing core 4 is pressed and the fixing posture of the winding core 4 with respect to the supply core 3 is stable, the ink ribbon R is more difficult to loosen. It should be noted that the engaged piece 4a may also be implemented as a member which is engaged and interlocked with the winding drive shaft on the printer side when mounted on the printer. In the case of the present embodiment, the ink ribbon R can be wound around the full height of the collar 1 of the supply core 3. The other structure is similar to that of the first embodiment.

[Sixth Embodiment] As shown in FIG. 11, the engaged pieces 4a similar to those in the fifth embodiment are wound with a spacing wider than the inner spacing of the collar 1 formed on the supply core 3. Alternatively, a fitting portion 1b may be formed on the outer periphery of the working core 4, and the fitting portion 1b for fitting and fixing the engaged piece 4a may be formed on the outward surface 1a of the collar 1 of the supply core 3. The other structure is similar to that of the first embodiment.

It should be noted that reference numerals are added to the claims of the utility model for convenience of comparison with the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the accompanying drawings by the entry.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional side view of an ink ribbon roll.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a supply core.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a packaging structure of an ink ribbon roll.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where the winding core is engaged with the ink ribbon winding body.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view when a cushioning material is wound around.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view when placed in a heat-shrinkable film.

FIG. 7 is a sectional side view showing another embodiment of the supply core.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing another embodiment of the supply core.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the engaging structure of the winding core and the ink ribbon winding body.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the engaging structure of the winding core and the ink ribbon winding body.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the engaging structure of the winding core and the ink ribbon winding body.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Tsuba 3 Supply core 4 Winding core A Ink ribbon roll R Ink ribbon

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A core (3) for supplying an ink ribbon (R)
The ink ribbon roll (A) wound around the ink ribbon (A) is packaged integrally with the winding core (4) attached to the winding end of the ink ribbon (R) in the radial direction. In the structure, the supply core (3) is provided with two flanges (1), the ink ribbon (R) is wound between the two flanges (1), and A packaging structure for an ink ribbon roll, wherein a core (4) is engaged with the two brims (1) in a posture parallel to the supply core (3).