公开(公告)号：US20150171645A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14630499

申请日：2015-02-24

Applicant: ZIH Corp

Inventor： Michael L. Lamontagne ,  Hussam Eassa ,  David F. Beck ,  Scott E. Lane ,  Patrick J. Hegarty ,  Michael Cranston ,  Craig A. Horracks ,  John Stevens ,  James Phillips ,  Kevin M. Lemoi ,  Gregory J. Klein ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  Matthew D. Corvese

IPC: H02J7/00

Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了包括与打印机有关的设备，方法和其他方式，以及用于存储用于执行设备的指令的代码的计算机可读介质，以及用于提供和支持移动打印和其他类型的设备的其他系统。 例如，打印机可以与一个或多个基座和/或其他附件装置耦合，其实例也在此讨论。

公开(公告)号：US20150077498A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14548742

申请日：2014-11-20

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Huy Vo ,  Hussam E. Eassa ,  Michael L. Lamontagne ,  Brian Stormont ,  Gregory J. Klein ,  Michael E. Leclerc ,  Richard J. Preliasco ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  David F. Beck ,  Craig A. Horrocks

IPC: B41J3/36 ,  B41J32/00 ,  B41J2/325

CPC classification number: B41J29/13 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J17/32 ,  B65H16/06

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation.

公开(公告)号：US20180236793A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15957129

申请日：2018-04-19

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Richard J. Preliasco ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  David F. Beck ,  Craig A. Horrocks ,  Patrick J. Hegarty

IPC: B41J15/04 ,  B41J29/54 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J17/02 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J29/13 ,  B41J29/02

CPC classification number: B41J15/04 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J3/4075 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J17/02 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J29/54

Abstract: An example thermal printhead apparatus includes a top end; a bottom end located opposite the top end; an electrical interface positioned proximate to the bottom end; a first distal end; a second distal end located opposite the first distal end; a printing face defined by the top end, the bottom end, the first distal end and the second distal end, the printing face includes a thermal element; a mounting face that is opposite the printing face, the mounting face defined by the top end, the bottom end, the first distal end and the second distal end, the mounting face including at least two mounting components, comprising: one or more holes configured to mount the printhead apparatus to a printer; and one or more grooves configured to mount the printhead apparatus to a printer, the one or more grooves extending substantially parallel to the top end and the bottom end.

公开(公告)号：US10052895B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-21

申请号：US15347564

申请日：2016-11-09

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Richard J. Preliasco ,  Roy P. Lyman

IPC: B41J29/13 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B65H16/06 ,  B41J17/32 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J3/36

CPC classification number: B41J29/13 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J17/32 ,  B65H16/06

Abstract: An example disclosed media processing device includes a housing defining a media receiving area configured to receive the media; a first media support arm extending from the housing proximate the media receiving area for engaging a first end of the media, wherein the first media support arm is biased to slidably translate along the housing to provide a holding force to the first side of the media, wherein the first media support arm includes a first locking element; a media cover configured to move between a closed position and an open position, the media cover including a second locking element, wherein the first locking element of the first media support arm is configured to engage the second locking element of the media cover when the media cover is in the closed position.

公开(公告)号：US09895917B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US15273363

申请日：2016-09-22

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Matthew D. Corvese ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  Gregory J. Klein ,  Patrick J. Hegarty ,  Michael L. Lamontagne ,  Raymond J. LeBlanc ,  David F. Beck

IPC: B41J29/02 ,  G06F3/12 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H04W76/04

CPC classification number: B41J29/02 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J29/393 ,  G06F3/1225 ,  G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  H02J7/0021 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H04W76/20 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. An example disclosed printer includes circuitry that includes: a processor; connector circuitry; and input/output circuitry; a first circuit board onto which the processor is disposed; a second circuit board onto which the connector circuitry is disposed; and a third circuit board onto which the input/output circuitry is disposed.

公开(公告)号：US09623690B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14623224

申请日：2015-02-16

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Roy P. Lyman ,  Wang Zhong Gui ,  David F. Beck ,  Anthony R. Helberg

IPC: H01R33/00 ,  B41J29/06 ,  G06F1/16 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13

CPC classification number: B41J29/06 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J29/023 ,  B41J29/13 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G07G5/00 ,  H01R33/00

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are described herein. An example embodiment may include a cradle including a cradle body configured to support a printing device, the cradle body defining an extended battery cavity, first and second printer capture flanges extending from the cradle body and disposed proximate a first side of the extended battery cavity, first and second biased latches extending from the cradle body and disposed proximate a second side of the extended battery cavity, each of the first and second biased latches defining a printer drive surface and a lock surface, and a communication port extending from the cradle body proximate the second side of the extended battery cavity between the first and second biased latches.

公开(公告)号：US20170057263A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15347564

申请日：2016-11-09

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Huy Vo ,  Hussam Eassa ,  Michael L. Lamontagne ,  Brian C. Stormont ,  Gregory Klein ,  Michael E. Leclerc ,  Richard J. Preliasco ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  David F. Beck ,  Craig A. Horrocks

IPC: B41J29/02 ,  B41J15/04

CPC classification number: B41J29/13 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J17/32 ,  B65H16/06

Abstract: An example disclosed media processing device includes a housing defining a media receiving area configured to receive the media; a first media support arm extending from the housing proximate the media receiving area for engaging a first end of the media, wherein the first media support arm is biased to slidably translate along the housing to provide a holding force to the first side of the media, wherein the first media support arm includes a first locking element; a media cover configured to move between a closed position and an open position, the media cover including a second locking element, wherein the first locking element of the first media support arm is configured to engage the second locking element of the media cover when the media cover is in the closed position.

Abstract translation: 所公开的示例媒体处理设备包括限定被配置为接收媒体的媒体接收区域的外壳; 第一介质支撑臂，其从所述壳体靠近所述介质接收区域延伸，用于接合所述介质的第一端，其中所述第一介质支撑臂被偏置以沿着所述壳体可滑动地平移以向所述介质的第一侧提供保持力， 其中所述第一介质支撑臂包括第一锁定元件; 介质盖，其构造成在关闭位置和打开位置之间移动，所述介质盖包括第二锁定元件，其中所述第一介质支撑臂的所述第一锁定元件构造成当所述介质盖接触所述介质盖的所述第二锁定元件时， 盖子处于关闭位置。

公开(公告)号：US20170015117A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15281570

申请日：2016-09-30

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Robert A. Hutnak ,  James A. Lucas ,  Anthony R. Helberg ,  Matthew D. Corvese ,  Roy P. Lyman

IPC: B41J11/00

CPC classification number: B41J11/0045 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J11/04 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/023 ,  B41J29/13 ,  B41J29/54 ,  B41J29/56 ,  E05D5/14 ,  E05D7/009

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to printers including the use of engineered structures to limit bending, flexing, and/or twisting during impacts and the use of impact absorbing materials to prevent cracks and breaks. Design features and materials add to the rigidity of the printer design to prevent twisting and flexing during impacts and add to the strength of the printer design in typical breakage areas. For example, embodiments provide improvements that strengthen traditional break areas by the use of improved materials and design optimization to distribute impact forces. Embodiments allow the printer to maintain an operational status following a drop test and/or a tumble test.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了对打印机的改进，包括使用工程结构来限制冲击期间的弯曲，弯曲和/或扭曲以及使用冲击吸收材料来防止裂纹和断裂。 设计特征和材料增加了打印机设计的刚性，以防止冲击期间的扭曲和弯曲，并增加了典型断裂区域打印机设计的强度。 例如，实施例提供了通过使用改进的材料和设计优化来分布冲击力来加强传统断裂面积的改进。 实施例允许打印机在跌落测试和/或翻滚测试之后保持操作状态。

公开(公告)号：US20160318317A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15211615

申请日：2016-07-15

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Richard J. Preliasco ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  David F. Beck ,  Craig A. Horrocks ,  Patrick J. Hegarty

IPC: B41J15/04 ,  B41J3/407

CPC classification number: B41J15/04 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J3/4075 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J17/02 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J29/54

Abstract: An example disclosed printer configured to peel media from a backing includes a peeler assembly that is engageable between a peeling position, wherein the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, wherein the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing; a sensor configured to send a signal corresponding to a position of the peeler assembly; and a printer controller configured to receive the position of the peeler assembly from the sensor and configured to adjust at least one print setting in response to receiving the signal corresponding to the position of the peeler assembly.

Abstract translation: 被配置为从背衬剥离介质的打印机的示例包括可剥离位置之间的可剥离位置的剥离器组件，其中打印机配置为从背衬剥离介质和非剥离位置，其中打印机未被配置为 剥离媒体从背面; 传感器，被配置为发送对应于所述剥离器组件的位置的信号; 以及打印机控制器，其被配置为从所述传感器接收所述剥离器组件的位置并且被配置为响应于接收到对应于所述剥离器组件的位置的信号来调整至少一个打印设置。

公开(公告)号：US09434191B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US13725247

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Richard J. Preliasco ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  David F. Beck ,  Craig A. Horrocks ,  Patrick J. Hegarty

IPC: B41J29/54 ,  B41J17/02 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13

CPC classification number: B41J15/04 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J3/4075 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J17/02 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J29/54

Abstract: A device for printing on media disposed on a backing may include a printer with a housing including a media cover, a media cover release actuator, and a peeler assembly actuator. The media cover release actuator and the peeler assembly actuator may each be accessible for actuation by a user when the media cover is in a closed position. The media cover release actuator may be configured to release the media cover from the closed position in response to actuation by a user. The peeler assembly may at least partially be enclosed by the housing and it may be engagable between a peeling position, where the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, where the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing.

Abstract translation: 用于在设置在背衬上的介质上打印的设备可以包括具有壳体的打印机，该打印机包括介质盖，介质盖释放致动器和剥离器组件致动器。 当介质盖处于关闭位置时，介质盖释放致动器和剥离器组件致动器可各自可接近以供用户致动。 介质盖释放致动器可以被配置为响应于使用者的致动而将介质盖从关闭位置释放。 剥离器组件可以至少部分地被壳体包围，并且其可以在剥离位置（其中打印机配置为从背衬剥离介质）和非剥离位置（其中打印机未被配置为剥离） 媒体从后盾。