公开(公告)号：US20170217235A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15491577

申请日：2017-04-19

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Petrica Dorinel Balcan ,  Randal Wong Mun Hon ,  Kuan-Ying Lu

IPC: B41J33/34

CPC classification number: B41J33/34 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J15/00 ,  B41J15/02 ,  B41J15/044 ,  B41J15/14 ,  B41J32/00 ,  B41J33/00 ,  B41J33/003 ,  B41J33/02 ,  B41J33/06 ,  B41J33/12 ,  B41J35/04 ,  B41J35/28

Abstract: A disclosed ribbon cartridge includes a first spool housing configured to receive a first spool; a second spool housing configured to receive a second spool; a first frame member extending between the first and second spools; and a second frame member extending between the first spool and the second spool; wherein a printhead assembly opening is defined and bounded by the first spool housing, the second spool housing, the first frame member, and the second frame member, wherein the first frame member defines a first channel adjacent to the printhead assembly opening, wherein the second frame member defines a second channel adjacent to the printhead assembly opening, and wherein the first channel and the second channel each comprise a drive surface, wherein the drive surface is configured to be engaged by a printhead assembly to drive the ribbon cartridge to an installed position within the media processing device.

公开(公告)号：US20190126653A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-02

申请号：US16220919

申请日：2018-12-14

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Petrica Dorinel Balcan ,  Randal Wong Mun Hon ,  Kuan-Ying Lu

IPC: B41J33/34 ,  B41J15/00 ,  B41J35/04 ,  B41J32/00 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J33/02 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J33/00 ,  B41J35/28 ,  B41J33/12 ,  B41J33/06 ,  B41J15/14 ,  B41J15/02

Abstract: A described example includes a ribbon cartridge having a first spool housing configured to receive a first spool. The ribbon cartridge having a second spool housing that is configured to receive a second spool. The ribbon cartridge having a first frame member that extends between the first spool housing and the second spool housing. The ribbon cartridge having a first locking feature defining a locked position and an unlocked position, the first locking feature adapted to lock the ribbon cartridge within a ribbon positioning assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20150151538A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14509152

申请日：2014-10-08

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Hsin-Chih Chen ,  Richard Alan Kelley ,  Lawrence E. Smolenski ,  Petrica Dorinel Balcan ,  Jung Ethan Hoon Lee ,  Randal Wong

IPC: B41J2/14

CPC classification number: B41J23/02 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J2/3358 ,  B41J23/08 ,  B41J25/001 ,  B41J25/304 ,  B41J25/316 ,  B41J33/52 ,  F16D13/10 ,  F16D13/385 ,  F16D13/58 ,  F16D21/00

Abstract: A printer may include a printhead assembly a clutch assembly, and/or a printer ribbon transport assembly. The printhead assembly may include a printhead biasing assembly defining a biasing ramp which may be configured to apply a biasing force to a printhead support bracket so as to at least partially counteract a ribbon force. The clutch assembly may be configured to supply or take-up a printer ribbon with first and second spool engagement members of different diameters that frictionally engage first and second friction members. The printer ribbon transport assembly may include a rotation lock mechanism configured to prevent rotation of a ribbon take-up core when the take-up core is disengaged from a drive assembly so as to prevent a loss in ribbon tension.

Abstract translation: 打印机可以包括打印头组件，离合器组件和/或打印机色带传送组件。 打印头组件可以包括限定偏置斜面的打印头偏置组件，该偏压斜面可被配置为向打印头支撑支架施加偏压力，以至少部分地抵消色带的力。 离合器组件可以被配置为向打印机带状物提供具有与第一和第二摩擦构件摩擦接合的不同直径的第一和第二卷轴接合构件。 打印机色带输送组件可以包括旋转锁定机构，该旋转锁定机构构造成当卷取芯从驱动组件脱离时防止色带卷取芯的旋转，从而防止色带张力的损失。

公开(公告)号：US09919540B1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-20

申请号：US15379755

申请日：2016-12-15

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Randal Wong Mun Hon ,  Petrica Dorinel Balcan ,  Kuan-Ying Lu ,  Lawrence E. Smolenski ,  David L. Garbe

IPC: B41J11/00 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J15/16

CPC classification number: B41J15/165 ,  B41J3/4075 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J15/046 ,  B41J15/16

Abstract: A media processing device includes a cavity configured to receive a supply of media; a media exit; a fixed media guide configured to guide the media along a media feed path from the cavity to the media exit; a platen roller configured to move the media along the media feed path from the supply toward the media exit; and a movable media guide extending laterally across the media feed path at a position between the platen roller and the cavity. The movable media guide is biased toward the media feed path and is configured to apply a force to the media. The movable media guide is convexly curved toward the media feed path.

公开(公告)号：US20180065391A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15812547

申请日：2017-11-14

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Petrica Dorinel Balcan ,  Lawrence E. Smolenski ,  David L. Garbe ,  Chris Colagiovanni ,  Hsinghan Tsai ,  Randal Wong Mun Hon

IPC: B41J33/34 ,  B41J32/00

CPC classification number: B41J33/34 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J15/00 ,  B41J15/02 ,  B41J15/044 ,  B41J15/14 ,  B41J32/00 ,  B41J33/00 ,  B41J33/003 ,  B41J33/02 ,  B41J33/06 ,  B41J33/12 ,  B41J35/04 ,  B41J35/28

Abstract: A disclosed media processing device includes a lid hingedly attached to the base movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position, wherein a cavity is defined between the base and the lid; a platen roller to form a first nip with a printhead, wherein media having a backing is to travel through the first nip; a modular peeler configured to remove the backing from the media downstream from the first nip, the modular peeler including a peel roller to form a second nip with the platen roller, wherein the backing is to travel through the second nip after being removed from the media.

公开(公告)号：US20170087871A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15375376

申请日：2016-12-12

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Randal Wong Mun Hon ,  Petrica Dorinel Balcan ,  Shu-Hsun Chiang ,  Kuan-Ying Lu ,  Chia-Wen Chang

IPC: B41J2/325 ,  B41J32/00

CPC classification number: B41J33/34 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J15/00 ,  B41J15/02 ,  B41J15/044 ,  B41J15/14 ,  B41J32/00 ,  B41J33/00 ,  B41J33/003 ,  B41J33/02 ,  B41J33/06 ,  B41J33/12 ,  B41J35/04 ,  B41J35/28

Abstract: An example media processing device includes a base; a lid hingedly attached to the base movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position, wherein a cavity is defined between the base and the lid; a printhead assembly attached to the lid; and a ribbon positioning assembly disposed within the cavity that is pivotably attached to at least one of the lid or the base wherein the ribbon positioning assembly is configured to move between a printing position when the lid is in the closed position, and an accessible position when the lid is in the open position, wherein the ribbon positioning assembly comprises: at least one cartridge channel configured to receive therein a ribbon cartridge; and at least one printhead assembly channel configured to guide the printhead assembly along the printhead assembly channel in response to the lid being moved between the open position to the closed position.

公开(公告)号：US09550380B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-24

申请号：US14571955

申请日：2014-12-16

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Petrica Dorinel Balcan ,  Randal Wong Mun Hon ,  Kuan-Ying Lu

IPC: B41J15/00 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J33/00 ,  B41J32/00 ,  B41J15/02 ,  B41J15/14

CPC classification number: B41J33/34 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J15/00 ,  B41J15/02 ,  B41J15/044 ,  B41J15/14 ,  B41J32/00 ,  B41J33/00 ,  B41J33/003 ,  B41J33/02 ,  B41J33/06 ,  B41J33/12 ,  B41J35/04 ,  B41J35/28

Abstract: A device for processing media may include a system and method for loading and unloading consumable supplies of a media processing device, and more particularly, a system and method for providing a compact form factor media processing device which provides convenient access to the replaceable components of the media processing device. A media processing device may include a base and a lid hingedly attached to the base, moveable between a closed position in which the lid is secured to the base, and an open position. A cavity may be defined between the lid and the base, where the cavity is inaccessible when the lid is in the closed position and the cavity is accessible when the lid is in the open position. The media processing device may include a ribbon positioning assembly disposed within the cavity.

Abstract translation: 用于处理介质的设备可以包括用于加载和卸载介质处理设备的可消耗耗材的系统和方法，更具体地，提供一种用于提供紧凑形状因子介质处理设备的系统和方法，其提供对可替换组件的便利访问 媒体处理设备。 介质处理装置可以包括底座和铰链地附接到基座的盖子，其可以在盖子固定到基座的关闭位置和打开位置之间移动。 可以在盖和基座之间限定空腔，其中当盖处于关闭位置时空腔是不可接近的，并且当盖处于打开位置时可以访问空腔。 介质处理装置可以包括设置在空腔内的色带定位组件。

公开(公告)号：US09844962B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-19

申请号：US15491577

申请日：2017-04-19

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Petrica Dorinel Balcan ,  Randal Wong Mun Hon ,  Kuan-Ying Lu

IPC: B41J33/34 ,  B41J32/00 ,  B41J33/02 ,  B41J33/00

CPC classification number: B41J33/34 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J15/00 ,  B41J15/02 ,  B41J15/044 ,  B41J15/14 ,  B41J32/00 ,  B41J33/00 ,  B41J33/003 ,  B41J33/02 ,  B41J33/06 ,  B41J33/12 ,  B41J35/04 ,  B41J35/28

Abstract: A disclosed ribbon cartridge includes a first spool housing configured to receive a first spool; a second spool housing configured to receive a second spool; a first frame member extending between the first and second spools; and a second frame member extending between the first spool and the second spool; wherein a printhead assembly opening is defined and bounded by the first spool housing, the second spool housing, the first frame member, and the second frame member, wherein the first frame member defines a first channel adjacent to the printhead assembly opening, wherein the second frame member defines a second channel adjacent to the printhead assembly opening, and wherein the first channel and the second channel each comprise a drive surface, wherein the drive surface is configured to be engaged by a printhead assembly to drive the ribbon cartridge to an installed position within the media processing device.

公开(公告)号：US09662899B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US15375376

申请日：2016-12-12

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Randal Wong Mun Hon ,  Petrica Dorinel Balcan ,  Shu-Hsun Chiang ,  Kuan-Ying Lu ,  Chia-Wen Chang

IPC: B41J2/325 ,  B41J32/00 ,  B41J35/28 ,  B41J35/04 ,  B41J33/02 ,  B41J33/12 ,  B41J33/06

CPC classification number: B41J33/34 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J15/00 ,  B41J15/02 ,  B41J15/044 ,  B41J15/14 ,  B41J32/00 ,  B41J33/00 ,  B41J33/003 ,  B41J33/02 ,  B41J33/06 ,  B41J33/12 ,  B41J35/04 ,  B41J35/28

Abstract: An example media processing device includes a base; a lid hingedly attached to the base movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position, wherein a cavity is defined between the base and the lid; a printhead assembly attached to the lid; and a ribbon positioning assembly disposed within the cavity that is pivotably attached to at least one of the lid or the base wherein the ribbon positioning assembly is configured to move between a printing position when the lid is in the closed position, and an accessible position when the lid is in the open position, wherein the ribbon positioning assembly comprises: at least one cartridge channel configured to receive therein a ribbon cartridge; and at least one printhead assembly channel configured to guide the printhead assembly along the printhead assembly channel in response to the lid being moved between the open position to the closed position.

公开(公告)号：US09211705B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US14509152

申请日：2014-10-08

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Hsin-Chih Chen ,  Lawrence E. Smolenski ,  Petrica Dorinel Balcan ,  Jung Ethan Hoon Lee ,  Randal Wong

IPC: B41J25/304 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J2/335 ,  B41J25/00 ,  B41J25/316

CPC classification number: B41J23/02 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J2/3358 ,  B41J23/08 ,  B41J25/001 ,  B41J25/304 ,  B41J25/316 ,  B41J33/52 ,  F16D13/10 ,  F16D13/385 ,  F16D13/58 ,  F16D21/00

Abstract: A printer may include a printhead assembly a clutch assembly, and/or a printer ribbon transport assembly. The printhead assembly may include a printhead biasing assembly defining a biasing ramp which may be configured to apply a biasing force to a printhead support bracket so as to at least partially counteract a ribbon force. The clutch assembly may be configured to supply or take-up a printer ribbon with first and second spool engagement members of different diameters that frictionally engage first and second friction members. The printer ribbon transport assembly may include a rotation lock mechanism configured to prevent rotation of a ribbon take-up core when the take-up core is disengaged from a drive assembly so as to prevent a loss in ribbon tension.

Abstract translation: 打印机可以包括打印头组件，离合器组件和/或打印机色带传送组件。 打印头组件可以包括限定偏置斜面的打印头偏置组件，该偏压斜面可被配置为向打印头支撑支架施加偏压力，以至少部分地抵消色带的力。 离合器组件可以被配置为向打印机带状物提供具有与第一和第二摩擦构件摩擦接合的不同直径的第一和第二卷轴接合构件。 打印机色带输送组件可以包括旋转锁定机构，该旋转锁定机构构造成当卷取芯从驱动组件脱离时防止色带卷取芯的旋转，从而防止色带张力的损失。