Embedding cassette printing device

Abstract

The invention discloses an embedding cassette printing device, belonging to the technical field of medical devices. The embedding cassette printing device comprises a loading and unloading synchronization mechanism, a flipping mechanism and a print head. The loading and unloading synchronization mechanism can simultaneously push different embedding cassettes to the printing position and the discharging position respectively. Different embedding cassettes have surfaces to be printed at the same or different angles. The print head is used to print the surfaces to be printed at the printing position. The flipping mechanism is used to rotate the embedding cassette so that the surface to be printed is aligned with the print head. The loading and unloading synchronization mechanism of the embedding cassette printing device enables loading and unloading to be performed synchronously, improves printing efficiency, simplifies structure and action flow; and the flipping mechanism enables the angle of the surface to be printed of the embedding cassette to be adjusted, so the printing compatibility and versatility are good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to an embedding box printing device. Background Art

[0002] The embedding cassette printing device is designed for writing and marking standard embedding cassettes commonly used in the fields of medical diagnosis, biological experimental analysis and research. It uses the principle of laser etching to mark the bevel of the embedding cassette (the embedding cassette is also called a tissue cassette) with black imprints. It has the advantages of good printing effect, corrosion resistance and suitability for long-term storage. The embedding cassette printing device is used to print the embedding cassette, and print a QR code or text for storing patient information on the embedding cassette. Specifically, the embedding cassette package includes a plastic packaging tube and an embedding cassette arranged in the plastic packaging tube. The plastic packaging tube is installed in the loading box, and the loading box is then installed on the embedding cassette printing device. Then the loading mechanism of the embedding cassette printing device transports the embedding cassette in the loading box to the bottom of the print head. The print head of the embedding cassette printing device performs laser printing on the embedding cassette, and finally the unloading mechanism outputs the printed embedding cassette.

[0003] However, the existing embedding cassette printing equipment on the market has the following disadvantages: first, the marking (printing mark) speed is slow and the action process is complicated; second, for the embedding cassettes with different angles to be printed on the side, conventional embedding cassette equipment cannot simultaneously meet the requirements of embedding cassettes of different specifications, resulting in problems such as poor printing compatibility and poor versatility. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide an embedding box printing device, wherein the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism of the embedding box printing device enables the loading and unloading to be performed synchronously, thereby improving printing efficiency, simplifying the structure and the action process; and the flipping mechanism enables the angle of the surface to be printed of the embedding box to be adjusted, and the printing compatibility and versatility are good.

[0005] To achieve this object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A printing device for embedding boxes, comprising a loading and unloading synchronization mechanism, a flipping mechanism and a print head, wherein the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism can simultaneously push different embedding boxes to a printing position and a discharging position respectively, and different embedding boxes have surfaces to be printed at the same or different angles, and the print head is used to print the surfaces to be printed at the printing position, and the flipping mechanism is used to rotate the embedding boxes so that the surfaces to be printed are aligned with the print head.

[0007] Optionally, the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism includes a loading and unloading assembly and a driving assembly, the loading and unloading assembly includes a box ejection tongue, a tongue piece and a connecting plate, the box ejection tongue and the tongue piece are arranged on the connecting plate at intervals, the output end of the driving assembly is connected to the connecting plate, and the driving assembly is configured to drive the connecting plate to move along the X direction so that the box ejection tongue and the tongue piece move synchronously, the box ejection tongue pushes the embedding box located in front of the box ejection tongue to be transported to the printing position, and the tongue piece pushes the embedding box located in front of the tongue piece to be transported to the material ejection position.

[0008] Optionally, the loading and unloading assembly also includes a first elastic member, which is arranged on the tongue piece and the connecting plate, so that the tongue piece can rotate around the Y direction relative to the connecting plate. When the first elastic member is in a natural state, the tongue piece is arranged along the Z direction to push the embedding box to the discharge position.

[0009] Optionally, the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism also includes a first photoelectric sensor and a second photoelectric sensor, and an action photoelectric sheet is provided on the connecting plate. When the action photoelectric sheet is located in the groove of the first photoelectric sensor, the first photoelectric sensor can detect the action photoelectric sheet to control the box ejection tongue to push the embedding box to move; when the action photoelectric sheet is located in the groove of the second photoelectric sensor, the second photoelectric sensor can detect the action photoelectric sheet to control the box ejection tongue to stop moving, and control whether the flipping mechanism needs to rotate.

[0010] Optionally, the embedding box printing device also includes a first pressing plate, a second pressing plate and a base, the first pressing plate and the second pressing plate are respectively located on both sides of the printing position along the Y direction, and the second pressing plate is arranged on the side close to the discharge position, and the first pressing plate is arranged on the side away from the discharge position, the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism and the flipping mechanism are arranged on the base, and the channel jointly formed by the base, the first pressing plate and the second pressing plate is used to pass the embedding box.

[0011] Optionally, the flipping mechanism includes a flipping plate and a pressing block, the flipping plate is rotatably connected to the base; the pressing block is connected to the flipping plate through a pre-pressing mechanism, the pressing block and the flipping plate are spaced to form a channel for accommodating the embedding box, and the pre-pressing mechanism is used to clamp the embedding box between the pressing block and the flipping plate.

[0012] Optionally, the turnover mechanism further comprises side plates, which are arranged on two opposite sides of the turnover plate along the Y direction, and the embedding box is located between the two side plates.

[0013] Optionally, the pre-stressing mechanism includes a pre-stressing rod, a second elastic member and a limiting portion, one end of the pre-stressing rod is connected to the side plate, and the other end passes through the avoidance hole on the pressure block and is connected to the limiting portion, the second elastic member is arranged between the limiting portion and the pressure block, and the second elastic member always has a tendency to drive the pressure block to move toward the flip plate.

[0014] Optionally, the embedding cassette printing device further comprises a discharge receiving mechanism, the discharge receiving mechanism is located at the end of the discharge position, and the discharge receiving mechanism is used to receive the embedding cassette after printing.

[0015] Optionally, the material discharging and receiving mechanism is a storage bin, a slide body and / or a storage table.

[0016] The present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art: the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism of the embedding box printing device enables the loading and unloading to be performed synchronously, and while pushing one embedding box to the printing position, the other embedding box is pushed to the discharging position, thereby improving the printing efficiency, streamlining the structure and the action process, omitting some parts, reducing the space occupied and the volume; and by arranging the flip mechanism, the embedding box can be rotated so that the angle of the surface to be printed of the embedding box can be adjusted, so that the surface to be printed is aligned with the print head, and the printing requirements of different types of embedding boxes can be met, and the printing compatibility and versatility are good. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embedding cassette printing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between the loading box and the embedding box printing device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention from a first perspective;

[0020] Figure 4 is a side view of a loading and unloading synchronization mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention from a second viewing angle;

[0022] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention from a third viewing angle;

[0023] Figure 7 is an exploded schematic diagram of a connecting plate, a first elastic member and a tongue-pulling piece provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the embedding cassette printing device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of another part of the structure of the embedding cassette printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Fig.10 It is a partial exploded schematic diagram of an embedding cassette printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Fig.11 is a schematic structural diagram of a base according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Fig.12 It is a first-view stereoscopic schematic diagram of the assembled flip plate, the pressing block, the pre-pressing mechanism and the rotating shaft according to an embodiment of the present invention (showing the embedding cassette);

[0029] Fig.13 It is a second perspective stereoscopic schematic diagram of the assembled turning plate, pressing block, pre-pressing mechanism and rotating shaft of an embodiment of the present invention (showing the embedding box);

[0030] Fig.14 A schematic diagram of the structure of a flip plate according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Fig.15 It is a structural schematic diagram of a pressing plate according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Fig.16 A schematic structural diagram of a rotating shaft according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Fig.17 A schematic structural diagram of a storage table according to an embodiment of the present invention from one viewing angle;

[0034] Fig.18 A schematic structural diagram of a storage table according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

[0035] Reference numerals:

[0036] 100-embedding box, 1001-surface to be printed; 200-feeding box;

[0037] 1-loading and unloading synchronization mechanism, 11-loading and unloading assembly, 111-box ejection tongue, 1111-body, 1112-push part, 112-tongue piece, 113-connecting plate, 1131-slider, 114-first elastic member, 12-driving assembly, 121-driving member, 122-transmission module, 1221-belt, 1222-pulley, 123-fixed block, 13-first photoelectric sensor, 14-second photoelectric sensor, 15-action photoelectric sheet, 16-first pressing plate, 17-second pressing plate, 18-first support seat, 181-slide rail, 19-third elastic member;

[0038] 2-flipping mechanism, 21-flipping plate, 211-first through hole, 212-second through hole, 213-rotating part, 214-supporting part, 22-pressing block, 221-avoidance hole, 23-preloading mechanism, 231-preloading rod, 232-second elastic member, 233-limiting part, 24-side plate, 25-rotating shaft, 251-anti-rotation plane, 26-bushing, 27-photoelectric switch, 28-positioning plate, 281-zero position positioning hole, 282-rotation position positioning hole;

[0039] 4-base, 41-second support base, 411-first groove, 412-bottom plate, 413-support plate, 42-second groove; 5-storage bin, 6-slide body;

[0040] 7-storage table, 71-platform plate, 72-push rod, 73-second motor, 74-screw rod, 75-third photoelectric sensor, 76-fourth photoelectric sensor, 77-guide rail, 78-first micro switch, 79-second micro switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to make the technical problem solved by the present invention, the technical solution adopted and the technical effect achieved more clearly, the technical solution of the present invention is further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods.

[0042] Reference below Figures 1 to 18 The specific structure of the embedding cassette printing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0043] like Figure 3 , 4 and Figure 8 As shown, this embodiment provides an embedding cassette printing device, including a loading and unloading synchronization mechanism 1, a flipping mechanism 2 and a print head. The loading and unloading synchronization mechanism 1 can simultaneously push different embedding cassettes 100 to the printing position and the discharging position respectively. Different embedding cassettes 100 have surfaces to be printed 1001 with the same or different angles. The print head is used to print the surface to be printed 1001 at the printing position. The flipping mechanism 2 is used to rotate the embedding cassette 100 so that the surface to be printed 1001 is aligned with the print head.

[0044] In the above embodiment, the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism 1 of the embedding box printing device enables the loading and unloading to be performed synchronously, and pushes one or more embedding boxes 100 to the printing position while pushing another one or more embedding boxes 100 to the discharge position, thereby improving the printing efficiency, streamlining the structure and action flow, omitting some parts, reducing the space occupied and reducing the volume; and by providing the flipping mechanism 2, the embedding box 100 can be rotated so that the angle of the surface 1001 to be printed of the embedding box 100 can be adjusted, so that the surface 1001 to be printed is aligned with the print head, which can adapt to the printing requirements of different types of embedding boxes 100, and has good printing compatibility and versatility.

[0045] Alternatively, if Figure 3 As shown, the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism 1 includes a loading and unloading assembly 11 and a driving assembly 12. The loading and unloading assembly 11 includes a box ejection tongue 111, a tongue piece 112 and a connecting plate 113. The box ejection tongue 111 and the tongue piece 112 are arranged on the connecting plate 113 at intervals. The output end of the driving assembly 12 is connected to the connecting plate 113. The driving assembly 12 is configured to drive the connecting plate 113 to move along the X direction so that the box ejection tongue 111 and the tongue piece 112 move synchronously. The box ejection tongue 111 pushes the embedding box 100 located in front of the box ejection tongue 111 to be transported to the printing position, while the tongue piece 112 pushes the embedding box 100 located in front of the tongue piece 112 to be transported to the ejection position.

[0046] It should be noted that the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism 1 includes a loading and unloading assembly 11 and a driving assembly 12 for driving the loading and unloading assembly 11 to move. The loading and unloading assembly 11 includes a box ejection tongue 111 for pushing the embedding box 100 from the loading box 200 to the printing position, and a tongue piece 112 for pushing the printed embedding box 100 from the bottom of the printing position to the discharging position. Since the box ejection tongue 111 and the tongue piece 112 are arranged on the connecting plate 113 at intervals, when the driving assembly 12 drives the connecting plate 113 to move along the X direction, the connecting plate 113 will drive the box ejection tongue 111 and the tongue piece 112 to move in the same direction and synchronously along the X direction. When the box ejection tongue 111 pushes one or more embedding boxes 100 to the printing position, the tongue piece 112 pushes the printed embedding box 100 to the discharging position. Therefore, the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism 1 of this embodiment adopts a synchronous integrated design of loading and unloading, and the loading process and the unloading process move synchronously, which improves the printing efficiency, speeds up the marking (printing mark) speed, and simplifies the action process.

[0047] Alternatively, if Figure 7As shown, the loading and unloading assembly 11 also includes a first elastic member 114, which is arranged on the tongue piece 112 and the connecting plate 113, so that the tongue piece 112 can rotate around the Y direction relative to the connecting plate 113. When the first elastic member 114 is in a natural state, the tongue piece 112 is arranged along the Z direction to push the embedding box 100 to the discharge position.

[0048] It should be noted that, since the first elastic member 114 is arranged on the tongue piece 112 and the connecting plate 113, the tongue piece 112 can rotate relative to the connecting plate 113 around the Y direction. When the action photoelectric sheet 15 is located in the groove of the first photoelectric sensor 13, the driving assembly 12 drives the connecting plate 113 to move along the X direction, and the box-out tongue 111 pushes the embedding box 100 to the printing position. The tongue piece 112 is located in front of the material discharging position. After the print head prints the embedding box 100, the connecting plate 113 moves backward to restore the box-out tongue 111 to the initial position. When the tongue piece 112 encounters an obstacle during the resetting process, it can rotate around the Y direction to cross the obstacle. At this time, the box-out tongue 111 can continue to push the next embedding box 100 to the printing position, and the tongue piece 112 pushes the embedded box 100 after printing into the material discharging position, thereby realizing the synchronous loading and unloading. Specifically, the first elastic member 114 can be a torsion spring.

[0049] To supplement, the initial position is that the box ejection tongue 111 is located at the loading box 200, and the end position is that the box ejection tongue 111 is located at the printing position.

[0050] Alternatively, if Figure 5 As shown, the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism 1 also includes a first photoelectric sensor 13 and a second photoelectric sensor 14. An action photoelectric sheet 15 is provided on the connecting plate 113. When the action photoelectric sheet 15 is located in the groove of the first photoelectric sensor 13, the first photoelectric sensor 13 can detect the action photoelectric sheet 15 to control the box ejection tongue 111 to push the embedding box 100 to move; when the action photoelectric sheet 15 is located in the groove of the second photoelectric sensor 14, the second photoelectric sensor 14 can detect the action photoelectric sheet 15 to control the box ejection tongue 111 to stop moving, and control whether the flip mechanism 2 needs to rotate.

[0051] It can be understood that in the initial state, when the action photoelectric sheet 15 on the connecting plate 113 is located in the groove of the first photoelectric sensor 13, the first photoelectric sensor 13 detects the action photoelectric sheet 15, thereby causing a change in the photoelectric signal, and then transmits the photoelectric signal to the control processor, and the control processor can control the start of the driving component 12 so that the box-pulling tongue 111 pushes the embedding box 100 forward to achieve the loading process; then, when the action photoelectric sheet 15 moves into the groove of the second photoelectric sensor 14, the second photoelectric sensor 14 detects the action photoelectric sheet 15, thereby causing a new photoelectric signal change, and then transmits the new photoelectric signal to the control processor, and the control processor controls the laser print head on the printing position to print the embedding box 100 and enter the printing state. Therefore, the first photoelectric sensor 13 and the second photoelectric sensor 14 can detect the loading and unloading component 11 in the initial state and the printing state in time, making the printing more orderly, automated and accurate.

[0052] Alternatively, if Figure 8 As shown, the embedding cassette printing device further includes a first pressing plate 16, a second pressing plate 17 and a base 4, wherein the first pressing plate 16 and the second pressing plate 17 are respectively located on both sides of the printing position along the Y direction, and the second pressing plate 17 is arranged on the side close to the material discharging position, and the first pressing plate 16 is arranged on the side away from the material discharging position, and the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism 1 and the flipping mechanism 2 are arranged on the base 4, and the base 4, the first pressing plate 16 and the second pressing plate 17 jointly form a channel for passing the embedding cassette 100. It should be noted that the first pressing plate 16 and the second pressing plate 17 are respectively located on both sides of the printing head along the Y direction, and when the embedding cassette 100 passes under the first pressing plate 16 and the second pressing plate 17, the height of the embedding cassette 100 can be limited to ensure that the embedding cassette 100 can smoothly enter the printing position or the material discharging position, and there will be no problem of material jamming, and it has good stability and reliability. In addition, when the embedding cassette 100 enters the printing position, the first pressing plate 16 also plays a role in resisting the embedding cassette 100 to prevent it from falling.

[0053] Advantageously, if Figure 4 As shown, the box ejection tongue 111 includes a body 1111 and a push portion 1112, the push portion 1112 is connected to the end surface of the body 1111, and the push portion 1112 can abut against the embedding cassette 100 and push the embedding cassette 100 to move along the X direction. It should be noted that the push portion 1112 of the box ejection tongue 111 is used to abut against the end of the embedding cassette 100, so as to push the embedding cassette 100 from the loading cassette 200 to the bottom of the printing position for printing. Specifically, the end surface of the push portion 1112 is a smooth plane, which will not damage the outer side wall of the embedding cassette 100.

[0054] Advantageously, if Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism 1 also includes a first support seat 18, one of the first support seat 18 and the connecting plate 113 is provided with a slide rail 181, and the other is provided with a slider 1131, the slide rail 181 is arranged along the X direction, and the slider 1131 is slidably connected to the slide rail 181.

[0055] It is understandable that, in some specific implementations, a slide rail 181 is provided on the first support seat 18, and a slider 1131 is provided on the connecting plate 113. When the driving assembly 12 drives the connecting plate 113 to move along the X direction, the slider 1131 slides along the slide rail 181, plays a guiding sliding role, and reduces the moving friction, thereby improving the printing efficiency. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, a slider 1131 is provided on the first support seat 18, and a slide rail 181 is provided on the connecting plate 113, and the slider 1131 on the first support seat 18 is matched with the slide rail 181 on the connecting plate 113.

[0056] Advantageously, if Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the driving assembly 12 includes a driving member 121, a transmission module 122 and a fixed block 123. The output end of the driving member 121 is connected to the transmission module 122, the fixed block 123 is fixedly connected to the transmission module 122, the slide rail 181 or the slider 1131 on the connecting plate 113 is fixedly connected to the fixed block 123, and the driving member 121 is configured to drive the transmission module 122 to move along the X direction, thereby driving the fixed block 123 to move along the X direction, and then driving the connecting plate 113 to move along the X direction.

[0057] It should be noted that the drive assembly 12 is composed of a drive member 121, a transmission module 122 and a fixed block 123. The drive member 121, as the driving source, is the key component for starting the entire mechanism; the transmission module 122 plays a transmission role, and can transmit the driving force of the drive member 121 to the fixed block 123; the fixed block 123 plays a transmission transition role, and the movement of the fixed block 123 can drive the slide rail 181 or the slider 1131 on the connecting plate 113 to move, and then drive the movement of the connecting plate 113, so as to achieve the synchronization of loading and unloading, and improve the printing efficiency. Therefore, the working process of the drive assembly 12 is: the drive member 121 drives the transmission module 122 to move along the X direction, thereby driving the fixed block 123 to move along the X direction, and then driving the connecting plate 113 to move along the X direction.

[0058] Specifically, the driving member 121 is a first motor. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the driving member 121 may also be other components such as a cylinder, which is not specifically limited here.

[0059] Specifically, Figure 4As shown, the transmission module 122 includes a belt 1221 and a pulley 1222, the belt 1221 is arranged on the output end of the driving member 121 and the pulley 1222, the fixing block 123 is fixedly connected to the belt 1221, and the line between the output end and the pulley 1222 is parallel to the X direction. It can be understood that the output end of the driving member 121 rotates to drive the pulley 1222 to rotate and then drive the belt 1221 to rotate, and the fixing block 123 is fixedly connected to the belt 1221, so that the fixing block 123 will be driven to move along the X direction.

[0060] Advantageously, if Figure 5 As shown, the loading and unloading assembly 11 further includes a third elastic member 19, which is disposed between the box-discharging tongue 111 and the connecting plate 113, and the box-discharging tongue 111 can be lowered or lifted upward. It can be understood that, since the third elastic member 19 is disposed between the box-discharging tongue 111 and the connecting plate 113, when the box-discharging tongue 111 is reset from the end position to the initial position, the box-discharging tongue 111 is pressed by the loading box 200, so that the push portion 1112 of the box-discharging tongue 111 is displaced downward until the box-discharging tongue 111 moves to the initial position, at which time the push portion 1112 rebounds and rises under the action of the third elastic member 19, so that the push portion 1112 is exactly at the same height as the end surface of the embedding box 100 for pushing the embedding box 100. Specifically, the third elastic member 19 is a compression spring, a spring, etc.

[0061] In some embodiments, Fig. 9 As shown, the turning mechanism 2 includes a turning plate 21 and a pressing block 22. The turning plate 21 is rotatably connected to the base 4. The pressing block 22 is connected to the turning plate 21 through a pre-pressing mechanism 23. The pressing block 22 and the turning plate 21 are spaced apart to form a channel for accommodating the embedding box 100. The pre-pressing mechanism 23 is used to clamp the embedding box 100 between the pressing block 22 and the turning plate 21.

[0062] In the above embodiment, by providing the flip plate 21 and the pressing block 22, the embedding cassette 100 can be clamped and rotated to an angle capable of printing, so that the flip mechanism 2 can adapt to the printing requirements of different types of embedding cassettes 100. The different types of embedding cassettes 100 here specifically refer to: the angles of the to-be-printed surface 1001 of the embedding cassette 100 are different; by providing the pre-pressing mechanism 23, not only the embedding cassette 100 can be clamped, but also embedding cassettes 100 of different sizes can be adapted, thereby increasing the versatility of the flip mechanism 2. The embedding cassettes 100 of different sizes here specifically refer to: embedding cassettes 100 of different thicknesses, because when the flip plate 21 and the pressing block 22 clamp the embedding cassette 100, the distance between the flip plate 21 and the pressing block 22 corresponds to the thickness of the embedding cassette 100.

[0063] In other embodiments, the printing is not limited to the use of the structure of the flip plate 21 and the pressing block 22 to clamp the embedding cassette 100 for rotation. A robot can also be set to clamp the embedding cassette 100 for rotation, or a spring clamp can be used to clamp the embedding cassette 100. If a robot is used to clamp the embedding cassette 100, a pressure sensor can be set in the robot, and the clamping force of the robot can be adjusted according to the thickness of the embedding cassette 100, so that embedding cassettes 100 of different thicknesses can be clamped.

[0064] Alternatively, if Fig. 9 As shown, the turning mechanism 2 further includes side plates 24, which are arranged on opposite sides of the turning plate 21 along the Y direction, and the embedding cassette 100 is located between the two side plates 24. By providing the side plates 24, the two side plates 24 can be used to limit the position of the embedding cassette 100 in the width direction, so as to prevent the embedding cassette 100 from being skewed when it is between the turning plate 21 and the pressing block 22, thereby ensuring that the to-be-printed surface 1001 of the embedding cassette 100 can face the print head of the print head.

[0065] Alternatively, if Fig.10 and 15 As shown, the pre-stressing mechanism 23 includes a pre-stressing rod 231, a second elastic member 232 and a limiting portion 233. One end of the pre-stressing rod 231 is connected to the side plate 24, and the other end passes through the avoidance hole 221 on the pressing block 22 and is connected to the limiting portion 233. The second elastic member 232 is arranged between the limiting portion 233 and the pressing block 22. The second elastic member 232 always has a tendency to drive the pressing block 22 to move toward the flip plate 21.

[0066] It should be noted that the elastic force of the second elastic member 232 can drive the pressing block 22 to press the embedding box 100 against the flip plate 21, so that the embedding box 100 does not shift in position when it rotates together with the flip plate 21 and the pressing block 22. The arrangement of the limiting portion 233 and the pre-pressing rod 231 can adjust the distance between the flip plate 21 and the pressing block 22 by adjusting the relative position of the limiting portion 233 and the side plate 24, and increase or decrease the distance to meet the needs of embedding boxes 100 of different thicknesses and increase the versatility of the entire flip mechanism 2.

[0067] Preferably, the second elastic member 232 is a spring, and the spring is sleeved outside the pre-compression rod 231. By setting the second elastic member 232 as a spring, the pre-compression rod 231 can be used to limit the position of the spring to prevent the second elastic member 232 from separating from the pressing block 22 and the limiting portion 233.

[0068] In addition, the pre-compression rod 231 and the limiting part 233 are fixed as one body, the outer periphery of the pre-compression rod 231 is provided with a thread, a threaded hole is provided on the side of the side plate 24 away from the flip plate 21, and the end of the pre-compression rod 231 away from the limiting part 233 is screwed into the threaded hole to be fixed, and the relative position between the limiting part 233 and the side plate 24 can be adjusted by screwing the pre-compression rod 231. In other embodiments, the pre-compression rod 231 can also be set as a threaded rod, and the limiting part 233 can be set as a nut, and the nut can be screwed on the pre-compression rod 231, which can also achieve the above-mentioned effect of adjusting the relative position between the limiting part 233 and the side plate 24.

[0069] Advantageously, if Fig.12 As shown, the flip plate 21 is rotatably connected to the base 4 via a rotating shaft 25, and the rotating shaft 25 is connected to a driving mechanism, which drives the flip plate 21 to rotate around a rotating axis, and the rotating axis coincides with the central axis of the rotating shaft 25. By setting a driving mechanism to drive the rotating shaft 25, the rotation angle of the flip plate 21 can be automatically adjusted.

[0070] In some specific embodiments, Figure 12 to Figure 14 As shown, the rotating shaft 25 is connected to one end of the flip plate 21, and a first through hole 211 is penetrated through one end of the flip plate 21. The rotating shaft 25 penetrates the first through hole 211, and a second through hole 212 connected to the first through hole 211 is formed on the flip plate 21. The first through hole 211 and the second through hole 212 are arranged at an angle, and an anti-rotation mechanism for limiting the relative rotation of the rotating shaft 25 and the flip plate 21 is arranged in the second through hole 212.

[0071] It should be noted that if Fig.16 As shown, the anti-rotation mechanism includes an anti-rotation plane 251 and an anti-rotation rod (not shown in the figure), the anti-rotation plane 251 is arranged on the side wall of the rotating shaft 25, the second through hole 212 is a threaded hole, the outer periphery of the anti-rotation rod is provided with threads, the anti-rotation rod is screwed into the threaded hole, and the end of the anti-rotation rod abuts against the anti-rotation plane 251. By setting the second through hole 212 as a threaded hole, the anti-rotation rod can be screwed and fixed in the threaded hole, and the end of the anti-rotation rod can always maintain a tight state with the anti-rotation plane 251, thereby preventing the rotating shaft 25 and the flip plate 21 from rotating.

[0072] Preferably, the anti-rotation rod is a machine screw, and the end surface of the machine screw away from the anti-rotation plane 251 does not protrude from the second through hole 212. This design can prevent the anti-rotation rod from protruding outward and interfering with the arrangement of adjacent components, and the anti-rotation rod is set as a machine screw, so that the anti-rotation rod can be smoothly disassembled and assembled when it does not protrude outward from the second through hole 212.

[0073] The anti-rotation mechanism is not limited to the matching structure of the anti-rotation plane 251 and the anti-rotation rod, but can also be set to any other structure that can prevent the rotating shaft 25 from rotating relative to the flip plate 21. For example, the anti-rotation mechanism includes an anti-rotation rod, and an anti-rotation hole is opened on the side wall of the rotating shaft 25 corresponding to the second through hole 212, and the anti-rotation rod is inserted into the second through hole 212 and the anti-rotation hole.

[0074] like Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, a second support seat 41 is provided on the base 4, and the first pressing plate 16 is connected to the base 4 through the second support seat 41, so that a space is formed between the first pressing plate 16 and the base 4 for the embedding cassette 100 to pass through. There are two second support seats 18, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the width direction of the embedding cassette 100, that is, the two second support seats 18 are arranged at intervals along a conveying direction perpendicular to the embedding cassette 100, and each second support seat 41 is detachably connected to the base 4 by means of screws, buckles, bonding, etc.

[0075] like Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, a semicircular first groove 411 is provided on one side of the second support seat 4 close to the base 4, and a semicircular second groove 42 is provided on one side of the base 4 close to the second support seat 41, and the first groove 411 is directly opposite to the second groove 42. When the second support seat 41 is assembled on the base 4, the first groove 411 and the second groove 42 are assembled to form a circular mounting hole, in which a bushing 26 is installed, and the bushing 26 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 25. Preferably, the bushing 26 is an oil-free bushing 26. The oil-free bushing 26 can achieve self-lubrication, work smoothly, reliably and without noise, and in the process of transporting the embedding box 100, the use of the oil-free bushing 26 can prevent the embedding box 100 from being contaminated by lubricating oil; by detachably connecting the support seat 4118 and the base 4, and forming a mounting hole between the two to install the bushing 26, the difficulty of disassembling and assembling the bushing 26 can be reduced.

[0076] like Fig.10 As shown, the second support seat 41 includes a bottom plate 412 and a support plate 413, the support plate 413 is vertically arranged on the bottom plate 412, the bottom plate 412 is connected to the base 4 by screws, the two support plates 413 are arranged in parallel, and are respectively located on both sides of the width direction of the embedding box 100, the two bottom plates 412 are arranged at intervals, and are both located below the embedding box 100, and the first pressing plate 16 is fixed to one end of the two support plates 413 away from the bottom plate 412 by screws.

[0077] In one embodiment, the flip mechanism 2 further includes an angle detection mechanism for detecting the rotation angle of the flip plate 21. By providing the angle detection mechanism, the rotation angle of the flip plate 21 can be monitored in real time, and the rotation of the flip plate 21 can be accurately controlled.

[0078] like Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, specifically, the angle detection mechanism includes a photoelectric switch 27 and a positioning plate 28. The photoelectric switch 27 is arranged on the base 4. The flip plate 21 is rotatably connected to the base 4 through the rotating shaft 25. The positioning plate 28 is fixed on the rotating shaft 25 and is opposite to the photoelectric switch 27. A zero-position positioning hole 281 and at least two rotation-position positioning holes 282 are arranged in a ring around the rotation axis on the positioning plate 28. By arranging the photoelectric switch 27 and the positioning plate 28 with the positioning holes, the positions of the positioning holes can be detected by the photoelectric switch 27 to determine the current rotation angle of the flip plate 21.

[0079] Preferably, there are two photoelectric switches 27, one of which is fixed to a side of the base 4 close to the first pressure plate 16 by screws, and the other photoelectric switch 27 is indirectly fixed to the base 4 through the first pressure plate 16 and the support seat 4118. The two photoelectric switches 27 are arranged opposite each other, and the photoelectric switch 27 directly fixed on the base 4 is used to detect the position of the zero position positioning hole 281, and the other photoelectric switch 27 is used to detect the position of the rotation position positioning hole 282.

[0080] In this embodiment, two rotational positioning holes 282 are provided on the positioning plate 28, respectively corresponding to the 30 degree and 45 degree rotation positions of the flip plate 21. In other embodiments, the rotational positioning holes 282 can also be provided corresponding to other angular positions of the flip plate 21, such as 60 degrees.

[0081] like Fig.14 As shown, specifically, the flip plate 21 includes a rotating portion 213 and a supporting portion 214, the rotating portion 213 is connected to the rotating shaft 25, there are two supporting portions 214, one end of the two supporting portions 214 is fixedly connected to the rotating portion 213, and the other end is suspended, the embedding box 100 is mounted on the supporting portion 214, and a gap is formed between the two supporting portions 214 for the tongue piece 112 of the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism 1 to pass through. The tongue piece 112 can push the embedding box 100 on the flip plate 21 to move out of the accommodating channel between the flip plate 21 and the pressing block 22 under the drive of the driving assembly 12.

[0082] Optionally, the embedding cassette 100 printing device further comprises a discharge receiving mechanism, which is located at the end of the discharge position and is used to receive the embedding cassette 100 after printing, so as to facilitate collection and use by users.

[0083] Optionally, the material discharging and receiving mechanism is a storage bin 5, a slide body 6 and / or a storage table 7, which can be adaptively matched according to user needs.

[0084] like Figure 8As shown, in the first mode, the discharging receiving mechanism is a storage bin 5. After the embedding cassette 100 is printed by the print head, the tongue piece 112 pushes the embedding cassette 100 from the printing position to the discharging position. Since a storage bin 5 is inserted at the discharging position, the embedding cassettes 100 will be stacked in the storage bin 5 from bottom to top in sequence. Specifically, since the surface 1001 to be printed of the embedding cassette 100 is an inclined surface, the first embedding cassette 100 first enters the bottom of the storage bin 5, and the second embedding cassette 100 follows closely. The surface 1001 to be printed of the second embedding cassette 100 first reaches the end surface (the end surface is a vertical rectangular surface) of the first embedding cassette 100. Since the printing surface is an inclined surface, it is easy to lift the end surface of the first embedding cassette 100, and then the second embedding cassette 100 lifts the first embedding cassette 100 to the top of the second embedding cassette 100, thereby realizing the sequential stacking and storage of the embedding cassettes 100.

[0085] like Fig. 9 As shown, in the second mode, the discharge receiving mechanism is a slideway body 6 with an inclined angle. When the embedding cassette 100 between the flip plate 21 and the pressing block 22 is printed, the tongue piece 112 pushes the embedding cassette 100 out of the flip plate 21, and then enters the inclined slideway body 6 through the discharge position, and the printed embedding cassette 100 is transported to the corresponding position, such as the finished product area or the transfer area, by the slideway body 6. Specifically, the slideway body 6 is adsorbed at the discharge position by a magnet, and the installation direction of the slideway body 6 can be changed according to demand, so it is convenient for the user to determine the collection direction of the embedding cassette 100 according to the placement space.

[0086] like Figure 1 , 17 As shown in Figure 18, in the third mode, the discharge receiving mechanism is a storage table 7, which includes a platform plate 71, a push rod 72, a second motor 73 and a screw rod 74. The output end of the second motor 73 is connected to one end of the screw rod 74, and the other end of the screw rod 74 is connected to the push rod 72 through a connecting piece. The second motor 73 is arranged on the platform plate 71, and the second motor 73 is configured to drive the screw rod 74 to rotate, thereby driving the push rod 72 to reciprocate in a straight line direction, so that the embedding box 100 coming out of the discharge position falls on the platform plate 71, and the push rod 72 pushes the embedding box 100 to move forward, thereby achieving the purpose of storage, so that the user can take it and use it on the platform plate 71.

[0087] like Fig.17As shown, the storage table 7 further includes a third photoelectric sensor 75 and a fourth photoelectric sensor 76, which are arranged at both ends of the platform plate 71 in the width direction. Two rows of embedding boxes 100 can be placed side by side on the platform plate 71, and the two rows of embedding boxes 100 correspond to the third photoelectric sensor 75 and the fourth photoelectric sensor 76 respectively. When the embedding box 100 falls from the discharge position onto the arrangement platform plate 71, the third photoelectric sensor 75 and the fourth photoelectric sensor 76 sense the presence of the embedding box 100 and feed back a photoelectric signal, and then the second motor 73 is started, and the push rod 72 pushes the embedding box 100 to move forward.

[0088] like Fig.18 As shown, the storage table 7 also includes a guide rail 77, and the push rod 72 is slidably installed on the guide rail 77 to play a guiding role, thereby ensuring that the reciprocating movement of the push rod 72 is more stable.

[0089] like Fig.18 As shown, the storage table 7 also includes a micro switch, which includes a first micro switch 78 and a second micro switch 79, which are respectively arranged at both ends of the screw rod 74 along the length direction. The first micro switch 78 is used to limit the movable starting position of the push rod 72, and the second micro switch 79 is used to limit the movable end position of the push rod 72.

[0090] Importantly, the movable distance of the push rod 72 only needs to be slightly larger than the long side of an embedding cassette 100 (the long side of the embedding cassette 100 is denoted as a). After the push rod 72 pushes the first group of embedding cassettes 100 (i.e., two embedding cassettes 100 arranged side by side) forward by a length a, it can be reset. Then, the push rod 72 pushes the second group of embedding cassettes 100 forward by a length a, and at this time, the first group of embedding cassettes 100 also continue to move forward by a length a under the push of the second group of embedding cassettes 100. In this way, the time for the push rod 72 to reciprocate can be saved, and the work efficiency can be improved. The screw rod 74 and the guide rail 77 do not need to be very long, which saves the internal space occupied by the parts and reduces the weight of the instrument.

[0091] like Figure 2 As shown, the embedding box 100 is installed in the loading box 200, and the box ejection tongue 111 abuts against an embedding box 100 to prepare to push the embedding box 100 to the printing position.

[0092] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "some embodiments", "other embodiments", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0093] In addition, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", "vertical", and "horizontal" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0094] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", "installed", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above-mentioned terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0095] In addition, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features, and are used to distinguish and describe features, without distinction of order or importance. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0096] The above contents are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, according to the concept of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scopes. The content of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. An embedding cassette printing device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a loading and unloading synchronization mechanism (1), a flipping mechanism (2) and a printing head, wherein the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism (1) can simultaneously push different embedding boxes (100) to reach a printing position and a discharging position respectively, and different embedding boxes (100) have surfaces to be printed (1001) at the same or different angles, and the printing head is used to print the surfaces to be printed (1001) at the printing position, and the flipping mechanism (2) is used to rotate the embedding box (100) so that the surface to be printed (1001) is aligned with the printing head, so as to meet the printing requirements of different types of embedding boxes (100); The loading and unloading synchronization mechanism (1) comprises a loading and unloading assembly (11) and a driving assembly (12); the loading and unloading assembly (11) comprises a box ejection tongue (111), a tongue piece (112) and a connecting plate (113); the box ejection tongue (111) and the tongue piece (112) are arranged on the connecting plate (113) at intervals; an output end of the driving assembly (12) is connected to the connecting plate (113); the driving assembly (12) is configured to drive the connecting plate (113) to move along an X direction so that the box ejection tongue (111) and the tongue piece (112) move synchronously; the box ejection tongue (111) pushes the embedding box (100) located in front of the box ejection tongue (111) to be transported to the printing position, while the tongue piece (112) pushes the embedding box (100) located in front of the tongue piece (112) to be transported to the material ejection position; It also comprises a first pressing plate (16), a second pressing plate (17) and a base (4), wherein the first pressing plate (16) and the second pressing plate (17) are respectively located on two sides of the printing position arranged along the Y direction, and the second pressing plate (17) is arranged on a side close to the material discharge position, and the first pressing plate (16) is arranged on a side away from the material discharge position, the loading and unloading synchronization mechanism (1) and the turning mechanism (2) are arranged on the base (4), and a channel jointly formed by the base (4), the first pressing plate (16) and the second pressing plate (17) is used to pass the embedding box (100); The turning mechanism (2) comprises: A flip plate (21), the flip plate (21) being rotatably connected to the base (4); A pressing block (22), the pressing block (22) being connected to the flip plate (21) via a pre-pressing mechanism (23), the pressing block (22) and the flip plate (21) being spaced apart to form a channel for accommodating the embedding box (100), the pre-pressing mechanism (23) being used to clamp the embedding box (100) between the pressing block (22) and the flip plate (21).

2. The embedding cassette printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading and unloading assembly (11) further comprises a first elastic member (114), wherein the first elastic member (114) is arranged on the tongue-pushing piece (112) and the connecting plate (113), so that the tongue-pushing piece (112) can rotate around the Y direction relative to the connecting plate (113); when the first elastic member (114) is in a natural state, the tongue-pushing piece (112) is arranged along the Z direction, so as to push the embedding box (100) to the discharging position.

3. The embedding cassette printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading and unloading synchronization mechanism (1) further comprises a first photoelectric sensor (13) and a second photoelectric sensor (14); an action photoelectric sheet (15) is provided on the connecting plate (113); when the action photoelectric sheet (15) is located in a groove of the first photoelectric sensor (13), the first photoelectric sensor (13) can detect the action photoelectric sheet (15) to control the box ejection tongue (111) to push the embedding box (100) to move; when the action photoelectric sheet (15) is located in the groove of the second photoelectric sensor (14), the second photoelectric sensor (14) can detect the action photoelectric sheet (15) to control the box ejection tongue (111) to stop moving, and control whether the turning mechanism (2) needs to rotate.

4. The embedding cassette printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turnover mechanism (2) further comprises side plates (24), wherein the side plates (24) are arranged on two opposite sides of the turnover plate (21) along the Y direction, and the embedding box (100) is located between the two side plates (24).

5. The embedding cassette printing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pre-pressing mechanism (23) comprises a pre-pressing rod (231), a second elastic member (232) and a limiting portion (233); one end of the pre-pressing rod (231) is connected to the side plate (24), and the other end passes through a relief hole on the pressing block (22) and is connected to the limiting portion (233); the second elastic member (232) is arranged between the limiting portion (233) and the pressing block (22); and the second elastic member (232) always has a tendency to drive the pressing block (22) to move toward the flip plate (21).

6. The embedding cassette printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a material discharging receiving mechanism, the material discharging receiving mechanism is located at the end position of the material discharging position, and the material discharging receiving mechanism is used to receive the embedding box (100) after printing is completed.

7. The embedding cassette printing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The material discharging and receiving mechanism is a storage bin (5), a slideway body (6) and / or a storage platform (7).

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