Stamp and axle element for said stamp

Abstract

The invention relates to a stamp (1), comprising at least a stamping component and a stamping insert (4), wherein the stamping component is formed of a top part (2) and a bottom part (3) with a cushion-receiving element (5) and the stamping insert (4) is connected to the top part (2) via a reversing mechanism (7) preferably having a slide track (8) in the bottom part (3) so as to move synchronously. The stamping insert (4) is mounted via a continuous axle (9) in an axle bearing element (11), wherein in the resting position (10) a text plate and/or MB unit (mounted band unit) mounted on the impression unit (4) butts against an ink cartridge with ink pad (6) soaked with stamping ink in the cushion-receiving element (5) and in a stamping process for producing a stamp impression in a stamp position the stamping insert (4) with the text plate and/or MB unit can be shifted by the reversing mechanism (7) into a stamping position. The axle bearing element (11) can be inserted and fastened, in particular latched, in the top part (2) via guide webs (17), wherein a locking head (21) for fixation of a stamp position is connected to the axle bearing element (11) via an elastically deformable connecting web (20).

Claims

1. Stamp (1), comprising at least a stamping component and a stamping insert (4), wherein the stamping component is formed of a top part (2) and a bottom part (3) with a cushion-receiving element (5) and the stamping insert (4) is connected to the top part (2) via a reversing mechanism (7) preferably having a slide track (8) in the bottom part (3) so as to move synchronously and the stamping insert (4) is mounted via a continuous axle (9) in an axle bearing element (11), wherein in the resting position (10) a text plate and/or MB unit (mounted band unit) mounted on the stamping insert (4) butts against an ink cartridge with pad (6) soaked with stamp ink in the cushion-receiving element (5), and in a stamping process for producing a stamp impression in a stamp position the stamping insert (4) with the text plate (11) and/or MB unit can be shifted by the reversing mechanism (7) into a stamping position, characterized in that the axle bearing element (11) can be inserted and fastened, in particular latched, in the top part (2) via guide webs (17), wherein a locking head (21) for fixation of a stamp position is connected to the axle bearing element (11) via an elastically deformable connecting web (20).

2. Stamp (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the axle bearing element (11) is formed according to claims 9 to 15.

3. Stamp (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the guide webs (17) for the axle bearing element (11) are formed on the side faces (25) of the top part (2) associated with the inner space (26) of the top part (2).

4. Stamp (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide web (17) has a latching element, in particular a latching edge (24), for fastening of the insertable axle bearing element (11).

5. Stamp (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axle bearing element (11) can be inserted from below into the guide webs (17) of the top part (2).

6. Stamp (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a locking head opening (23) corresponding to the locking head (21) is arranged on the top part (2).

7. Stamp (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, when the axle bearing element (11) is inserted, the locking head (21), in particular the actuating element (22) of the axle bearing element (11), projects outwards through the locking head opening (23), wherein the locking head (21) is flush with the outer surface of the side face (25) or projects beyond the outer surface of the side face (25).

8. Stamp (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axle bearing element (11) has a horizontally aligned elongated hole (13) or elongated hole recess (13) for receiving the axle (9) for the impression unit (3), wherein preferably an angularly extending insertion surface (18) is arranged in the central region.

9. Axle bearing element (11) for a stamp (1) preferably according to one of claims 1 to 8 for fastening an impression unit (4), comprising at least a base body (12) in which a horizontally extending elongated hole (13) or elongated hole recess (13) is formed for receiving and guiding an axle (9) or trunnion, characterized in that one or more elastically deformable latching elements (14) are arranged on the base body (12), and a locking head (21) is connected to the base body (12) via an elastically deformable connecting web (20).

10. Axle bearing element (11) according to claim 9, characterized in that the axle bearing element (11) is formed as a one-piece injection-moulded plastic part.

11. Axle bearing element (11) according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that an angularly extending insertion surface (18) for the insertion of an axle (9) is arranged in the central region of the elongated hole (13) or the elongated hole recess (13).

12. Axle bearing element (11) according to one of the preceding claims 9 to 10, characterized in that two latching elements (14) are arranged on the base body (12).

13. Axle bearing element (11) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two latching elements (14) are formed on the opposite side of the insertion surface (18) on the base body (12), extending away from the base body (12).

14. Axle bearing element (11) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting web (20) for the locking head (21) is connected to the base body (12) between the two latching elements (14).

15. Axle bearing element (11) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axle bearing element (11) is formed from a 2k injection moulding, wherein the locking head (21) is preferably formed with a different plastic material than the remaining components are.

Description

[0026] The figures show:

[0027] FIG. 1 schematic illustration of an assembled stamp, particularly a self-inking stamp, in the resting position; simplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0028] FIG. 2 longitudinal view of the stamp in the resting position; simplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0029] FIG. 3a schematic illustration of the axle bearing element; simplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0030] FIG. 3b another schematic illustration of the axle bearing element, from the other side; simplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0031] FIG. 3c another schematic illustration of the axle for the mounting of the stamping insert in the axle bearing element; simplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0032] FIG. 4 schematic illustration of the top part without axle bearing element; simplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0033] FIG. 5 schematic illustration with installed axle bearing element; simplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0034] FIG. 6 another schematic illustration with installed axle bearing element, from another side; simplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0035] FIGS. 1 to 6 show a stamp 1, in particular a so-called self-inking stamp 1, comprising at least a stamping component, in particular a top part 2 and a bottom part 3, and a stamping insert 4, wherein in the bottom part 3 a cushion-receiving element 5 to accommodate an ink cartridge 6 is formed. The stamping insert 4 is connected via a reversing mechanism 7, which preferably comprises a slide track 8, in the bottom part 3 with the top part 4 so as to move synchronously. Here the stamping insert 3 is mounted via an axle 9 extending through the stamping insert 4. For the sake of completeness, it is mentioned that trunnions or two axle elements can alternatively be used if the stamping insert 4 is suitably designed. It is essential that the axle 10 or the trunnions or axle elements must protrude from the stamping insert 4 through the slide track 8 into the top part 2 in order to be coupled to the top part 2 there.

[0036] In a resting position 10 according to FIG. 1, a text plate and/or an MB unit (mounted band unit) (not shown) mounted on the stamping insert 3 butts against the ink cartridge with ink pad (6) soaked with stamping ink in the cushion-receiving element 5, so that in this position ink is absorbed from the ink cartridge 6. In a stamping process for producing a stamp impression, in a stamp position the stamping insert 3 with the text plate and/or the MB unit is moved into a stamping position via the reversing mechanism 7, whereby to this end the top part 2 is pushed over the bottom part 3 and the stamping insert 4 is rotated so that a spring element (not shown) arranged between the two elements is compressed, whereby subsequent automatic return to the resting position 10 is ensured. A detailed description of the reversing mechanism 7 and the combination of the stamp components, in particular the top part 2 over the bottom part 3, is omitted, as this has been disclosed innumerable times in so-called self-inking stamps 1 from the prior art. Also, a different type of reversing mechanism 7 than shown can be used, or alternatively a moving slide track 8 can be used to create a stamp impression.

[0037] Furthermore, it is pointed out that the solution according to the invention is not limited to the stamp shape shownrectangular but can also be applied to other shapes of stamp 1, such as, for example, square, elliptical, trapezoidal.

[0038] The present invention now envisions that an axle bearing element 11 is inserted or positioned, respectively, to couple the stamping insert 4 to the top part 2. This has the advantage that the axle bearing element for mounting and guidance is made of a material adapted for this purpose, in particular plastic, which may differ from the material of the top part 2 and/or bottom part 3. Advantageously, a material having good sliding properties is used, so that a stamping operation can be carried out with low friction losses on the axle bearing. The adaptation of the material to the required properties will also increase the stamping comfort.

[0039] Here, the axle bearing element 11 has a base body 12 in which an elongated hole 13 or an elongated hole recess 13 is arranged for receiving and guiding the axle 10; the elongated hole 13 or the elongated hole recess 13 extends horizontally in the slide track 8 in order to support the movement of the axle 10 during a stamping operation. Furthermore, at least one but preferably two latching elements 14 are arranged on the base body 12, which have a latching hook 15. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the latching elements 14 are concomitantly designed as guide elements 16 for introduction in guide webs 17 in the top part 2.

[0040] Furthermore, the axle bearing element 11 has an angularly extending insertion surface 18 which supports insertion of the axle 10 into the elongated hole 13 or elongated hole recess 13, respectively, i.e. the angular course is designed in such a way that it extends from the elongated hole 13 or elongated hole recess 13, respectively, in the direction of the lower edge 19 of the base body 12, so that in the region of the lower edge 19 there is a smaller material thickness than in the region of the elongated hole 13 or elongated hole recess 13. The insertion surface 18 is this arranged at the opposite side of the base body 12 with the integrally formed latching elements 14.

[0041] Furthermore, on the side opposite of the insertion surface 18, a locking head 21 formed via an elastically deformable connecting web 20 is connected to the base body 12. Here, the connecting web 20 between the two guide elements 16 of the latching elements 14 is integrally formed on the base body 12, resulting in a one-piece component that can be installed in the top part 2 in one working step. Here the locking head 21 can have an actuating element 22 that projects through a locking head opening 23 in the top part 2.

[0042] In order for the axle bearing element 11 to be mounted in the top part 2, the top part 2 has corresponding guide webs 17 into which the guide elements 16 of the latching elements 14 are inserted. Furthermore, guide webs 17 are provided with corresponding latching elements, in particular a latching edge 24, on which the latching hook 15 can engage, as can be seen in FIGS. 5 and 6; the guide webs 17 are arranged on the side faces 25 of the top part 2 on the side associated with the inner space 26. The axle bearing element 11 is inserted from below into the guide webs 17 and latches with the latching edge 24 on the guide web 17 so that it can no longer be separated from the top part 2 without applying appropriate force. Then the top part 2 is positioned over the bottom part 3, and the stamping insert 3 with the inserted axle 9 or trunnions is pushed through the slide track 8, whereupon the axle 9 is positioned at the insertion surface 18. By applying appropriate pressure to the stamping insert 3, the axle 9 is pressed onto the insertion surface 18, whereupon the side faces 25 are pressed slightly outwards until the axle 9 snaps or engages, respectively, into the elongated hole 13 or the elongated hole recess 13, so that the side surfaces 25 in turn return to their original position and the stamping insert 3 is mounted.

[0043] Concomitantly, when the axle bearing element 11 is inserted, the locking head 21 is slightly deformed, so that when during pushing in it is pushed along the inner surface of the side faces 25 until it engages or snaps, respectively, into the locking head opening 23, i.e. during assembly the locking head 21 is pressed slightly backwards by the flexible connecting web 20, whereby upon reaching the end position of the axle bearing element 11, in particular when the locking head 21 or the actuating element 22 of the locking head 21 coincides with the locking head opening 23, the latter pivots back into the original position and thus projects outwards through the locking head opening 23.

[0044] In addition, individual features or feature combinations from the various exemplary embodiments shown and described can inherently form independent inventive solutions or solutions according to the present invention.