Abstract: The compact thermal printing mechanism according to the invention is applicable for handheld payment terminals. The invention provides a printer chassis (1) with reinforced flat area (20) by at least one reinforcing element comprising a fold of the printer chassis (1). This folded portion of the printer chassis strengthens the chassis and provides a very strong resistance to bending forces of the lateral pressure means (18) of the platen roller (6). The stable and uniform pressure distribution across the paper width ensures uniform print quality.

Abstract: The compact thermal printing mechanism according to the invention is applicable for handheld payment terminals. The invention provides a printer chassis (1) with reinforced flat area (20) by at least one reinforcing element comprising a fold of the printer chassis (1). This folded portion of the printer chassis strengthens the chassis and provides a very strong resistance to bending forces of the lateral pressure means (18) of the platen roller (6). The stable and uniform pressure distribution across the paper width ensures uniform print quality.

Abstract: Thermal print mechanism comprising a printer chassis, a thermal printhead, a platen roller having a conductive shaft, a manner of imparting motion to put the platen roller in rotation, two lateral conductive contacts arranged on the printer chassis so as to be directly or indirectly in electrical contact with two opposite ends of the platen roller conductive shaft for conducting of electrical current, thus forming an electrical switch. At least one nonconductive part of one end of the conductive shaft interacting with one two lateral conductive contact or at least one nonconductive element mounted on said one end of the conductive shaft, is arranged so as to open and to close the switch when the platen roller is rotating.

Abstract: Thermal printing mechanism having a printer chassis, a thermal printhead, a motor for rotating a platen roller with a motor spur gear, a platen roller with a platen roller gear mounted on it, the platen roller gear being a worm wheel able to engage with a worm screw. The motor is mounted so that its gear axis is substantially parallel to the thermal printhead surface which is in contact with the platen roller, and perpendicular to the platen roller shaft. The thermal printing mechanism additionally includes a gear shaft mounted substantially parallel to the motor gear axis, the gear shaft having at one end a spur gear able to engage with the motor spur gear, and at the other end a worm screw, able to engage with the platen roller gear.

Abstract: Thermal print mechanism comprising a printer chassis, a thermal printhead, a platen roller having a conductive shaft, a manner of imparting motion to put the platen roller in rotation, two lateral conductive contacts arranged on the printer chassis so as to be directly or indirectly in electrical contact with two opposite ends of the platen roller conductive shaft for conducting of electrical current, thus forming an electrical switch. At least one nonconductive part of one end of the conductive shaft interacting with one two lateral conductive contact or at least one nonconductive element mounted on said one end of the conductive shaft, is arranged so as to open and to close the switch when the platen roller is rotating.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a printing device with closable presenting window and to a method for operating. The printing device comprises a printing unit, an external lid with a presenting window for observing of a printed part of the paper, means for aligning the printed part of the paper to the presenting window, a control unit, and a shutter positioned below the presenting window. The shutter can be controlled by the control unit and can be a liquid crystal electronic shutter having maximum opacity when no voltage is applied to it. The method comprises: determining if the presenting window is closed and closing the window if open; receiving data from a user; printing the data and positioning the printout below the closed presenting window; opening the presenting window to display the printout; closing the presenting window in response to user confirmation; and preparing to receive subsequent data.

Abstract: A thermal printing device for electronic voting apparatus including a casing with paper reservoir for receiving a paper roll, an openable external lid with a transparent window for observing of a printed part of the paper, a thermal printing unit with a driving rubber roller for the paper, a cutting device with two blades, a paper transport unit for transporting the paper, arranged below the transparent window, and a ballot discharge opening of the casing provided after the paper transport unit. The rubber roller and one of the blades of the cutting device are integral with part of the paper transport unit that is openable in order to give access to the paper reservoir.

Abstract: A thermal printing device for electronic voting apparatus including a casing with paper reservoir for receiving a paper roll, an openable external lid with a transparent window for observing of a printed part of the paper, a thermal printing unit with a driving rubber roller for the paper, a cutting device with two blades, a paper transport unit for transporting the paper, arranged below the transparent window, and a ballot discharge opening of the casing provided after the paper transport unit. The rubber roller and one of the blades of the cutting device are integral with part of the paper transport unit that is openable in order to give access to the paper reservoir.

Abstract: A cassette device is arranged to be removably mounted to or inserted into a printing device of a weighing scale housing a print-head mechanism and a drive roller. The cassette device includes a feed hub and a take-up hub rotatably mounted to a wall for cooperating with the drive roller. The wall forms a part of or closure for the weighing scale housing. Label roll end sensing, backing paper tension control, print head movement and pressure adjustment, and label feed/print line alignment arrangements are also described.

Abstract: A cassette device is arranged to be removably mounted to or inserted into a printing device of a weighing scale housing a print-head mechanism and a drive roller. The cassette device includes a feed hub and a take-up hub rotatably mounted to a wall for cooperating with the drive roller. The wall forms a part of or closure for the weighing scale housing. Label roll end sensing, backing paper tension control, print head movement and pressure adjustment, and label feed/print line alignment arrangements are also described.

Abstract: The device of the invention is a device for issuing a ticket (1) from a tape reserve for a printing mechanism. Such device implements at least one pair of rolls (2, 3) motorized (4) for driving the ticket (1) towards an evacuation opening (5) of the mechanism. The implementation of motorized means (4) for driving the rolls (2, 3) is slaved to first control means (7) for issuing A? the ticket (1) and second control means (8) for retracting B? the ticket (1). Means (10) for inhibiting second control means (8) are slaved to means (11) for detecting the moment when the user is taking the ticket (1) in the retracting path B?, for authorizing reverse rotational impulse of the driving rolls (2, 3) in order to return the ticket (1) notwithstanding a prior control (8) for retracting the ticket (1).

Abstract: A thermal printing mechanism comprises a frame accommodating a motor for driving a print tape, a thermal printing head, a carrying roller and electronic control means. The frame is provided with a metal stiffening plate substantially extending along the length thereof, acting as a support for the motor, on which plate it is fixed by means of welding in order to form means for dissipating the heat. Said plate is also used as a support for pushing the spring for the printing head towards the carrying roller. The mechanism is electronically controlled by means of a flexible connector which is connected to remote control means for said mechanism and which is used to evacuate electrostatic charges.

Abstract: A thermal printing head comprises a guide member made in a single-piece and designed as a jumper comprising two superimposed walls, covering, at least partly, respectively and jointly both surfaces of a flexible printed circuit board and providing between them a space for the passage of the support guide wing, enclosed by the flexible printed circuit board, such that the guide member can be elastically nested on the guide wing of the support and provides protection for the flexible printed circuit board in the zone of its junction with the support, and such that, one of the walls of the guide member comprising fingers producing localized elastic pressure on the flexible printed circuit board, an electric contact is provided between the flexible printed circuit board and the support for grounding the printing head via the flexible printed circuit.

Abstract: The device of the invention is a device for issuing a ticket (1) from a tape reserve for a printing mechanism. Such device implements at least one pair of rolls (2, 3) motorised (4) for driving the ticket (1) towards an evacuation opening (5) of the mechanism. The implementation of motorised means (4) for driving the rolls (2, 3) is slaved to first control means (7) for issuing A? the ticket (1) and second control means (8) for retracting B? the ticket (1). Means (10) for inhibiting second control means (8) are slaved to means (11) for detecting the moment when the user is taking the ticket (1) in the retracting path B?, for authorising reverse rotational impulse of the driving rolls (2, 3) in order to return the ticket (1) notwithstanding a prior control (8) for retracting the ticket (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for feeding a band (2) in order to deliver for a user a printed voucher (1) generated from said band (2), this device being arranged to co-operate with a thermal printing mechanism, such as a thermal printing mechanism. This mechanism comprises means (14) for slaving the speeds driving the band (2) during printing, jointly by the first motorised means (4) and by second motorised positive driving means (11, 12) of the band (2) arranged inside a reserve chamber (5), the implementation of said slaving means (14) being placed under the control of means (16) for detecting the position of an elastic mobile member (10) for maintaining under tension the band (2) inside the reserve chamber (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermal printing mechanism, comprising a chassis (1) housing a motor (6) for driving a printable tape, a thermal printing head (4), a backup roller (5) and electronic control means (8). The chassis (1) is fitted with a rigidification plate (9) extending substantially over its length, said plate being made of metal, forms a motor supporting bracket (6) to which it is welded, to provide heat sinking means. Said plate (9) is moreover operated to support a spring for pushing the printing head (4) towards the back-up roller (5). The mechanism is controlled electronically by a flexible connector (8) which is linked to remote control means of the mechanism, and which is besides operated for evacuating the electrostatic charges.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermal printer composed of a plurality of modules assembled together to provide a range of distinct printers. Said printer comprises: a) a first module (1) formed of a printing mechanism (4) fitted with a flexible connector (8) for associating the printing mechanism (4) with electronic control means (11, 12, 12?), b) a second module (2) formed of a carrying member (9,10), which supports driving means (30, 31) of the printer and the electronic control means (11, 12, 12?) fitted with means (19, 35, 36) for association with a source of electric energy (20, 21), remote control means (6), and the driving means (30, 31), c) a third module (3) formed of a carrying member (17), fitted with means for nesting the chassis (5) partaking of the first module (1) and of the carrying member (9,10) partaking of the second module (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermal printing head comprising a printable tape guiding member (4) which is monobloc and formed into a staple comprising two superimposed walls (8, 9) for covering, at least partially, respectively and jointly, both faces of the flexible printed circuit (3), said superimposed walls (8,9) providing therebetween a space for the passage of the guiding wing (6) of the supporting board, enveloped by the flexible printed circuit (3), so that the shaping of the guiding member (4) into a staple enables elastic embedding thereof on the guiding wing (6) of the supporting board (1) and enables to protect the flexible printed circuit (3) in its junction zone with the supporting board (1), and so that, one of the walls (8) of the guiding member (4) including fingers (11, 21) for bearing locally on the flexible printed circuit (3), an electric contact is established between the flexible printed circuit (3) and the supporting board (1), for grounding the printing head by dint of the flexible pri

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for unlocking a compartment of an opening mechanism, comprising a frame, the compartment being designed to receive a paper roll, and being closed with a cover (10). The invention is characterised in that a lever (22) is mounted rotating on the cover (10) and comprises a manoeuvring part (24), the lever (22) comprising stop elements (30) capable of co-operating with the sides of the frame to cause the cover (10) to rotate relative to the frame when the lever (22) is rotated relative to the cover (10). The invention is applicable to opening mechanisms for thermal printing machines.

Abstract: A thermal printing device is capable of being closed by clipping. The device according to the invention includes a printhead 2, a roller 4 integral with a gear assembly, whereon rests the printhead 2 when the device is in the printing position and two orifices 6, 7 on each lateral side of the frame, characterized in that the portion of the orifices 6 and 7 opposite the printhead is so configured as to present a position of unstable equilibrium of the roller when its axis is moving in said orifices 6, 7 when it is subjected to the pressure of the printhead. The invention is applicable to compact devices.