Ink storage device for printing press with total amount monitoring function

Abstract

The present invention discloses an ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, comprising a box body; a cover body buckled on the top edge opening of the box body, the cover body being provided with an ink filling interface, an ink outlet interface and a float limit opening, the ink filling interface being connected to an ink filling tube inserted into the box body, and the ink outlet interface being connected to an ink outlet tube inserted into the bottom of the box body; a limit tube being connected between the bottom wall of the box body and the bottom surface of the cover body, and corresponding to the float limit opening, and a flow hole being provided around the bottom of the limit tube; a float being provided in the limit tube, and the top end passing through the float limit opening; a numerical reading mechanism being provided at the top of the cover body and located outside the float, for reading data on the float. The ink storage device for a printing press provided by the present invention abandons the traditional principle of using a liquid level sensor for detection, adopts a float to monitor the liquid level, and reads the liquid level data through a numerical reading mechanism, which is not only simple in structure but also has a better monitoring effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of printing presses, and more particularly to an ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function. Background Art

[0002] With the development of inkjet printing technology, currently available inkjet printers use ink cartridges to supply ink. The ink is transported to a printhead via an ink tube. Driven by a printing signal, the printhead ejects the ink onto a printing medium such as paper to print characters or graphics. However, after a period of use, the ink cartridges of existing inkjet printers deplete and must be replaced. This replacement method typically involves discarding the depleted cartridge and replacing it with a freshly stocked cartridge. This inevitably results in wasted ink.

[0003] Patent application number 201210171130.2 discloses an ink storage device for an inkjet printer, comprising an ink cartridge and an ink barrel for refilling the cartridge. The cartridge comprises a housing; a guide plate mounted within the housing, the guide plate comprising an inclined ink guide plate disposed at the outlet of an ink inlet pipe and an ink return pipe, and an upper top plate connected to the upper end of the ink guide plate, with a bubble channel formed between the upper top plate and the upper top surface of the housing; an ink baffle disposed below the guide plate, the ink baffle having a gap for ink flow between the ink baffle and the side wall of the housing, an ink-containing gap between the ink baffle and the inner bottom surface of the housing, and the lower end of the ink outlet pipe extending through the ink baffle into the ink-containing gap; and a bubble guide device disposed within the bubble channel for guiding and eliminating bubbles. This patent eliminates the need to replace ink cartridges, saving printing costs. Furthermore, it effectively eliminates bubbles in the ink cartridge, improving print quality.

[0004] However, the above patents and the prior art both monitor the total amount of stored liquid by installing a liquid level sensor inside the ink cartridge. However, the liquid level sensor has reduced sensitivity due to being in the ink cartridge for a long time, and is not easy to observe and calibrate in real time. Conventional liquid level sensors only display and remind the highest and lowest ink levels, and are unable to monitor in real time and understand the ink level. This poses a major problem in monitoring the ink level of the ink storage device.

[0005] Therefore, how to provide an ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function is a problem that those skilled in the art urgently need to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the present invention provides an ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, aiming to solve the above technical problems.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] An ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, comprising:

[0009] Box body;

[0010] The cover body is buckled on the top edge opening of the box body, and is provided with an ink filling interface, an ink outlet interface and a float limit port on the cover body. The ink filling interface is connected to an ink filling tube inserted into the inside of the box body, and the ink outlet interface is connected to an ink outlet tube inserted into the bottom of the box body.

[0011] The limiting tube is connected between the bottom wall of the box body and the bottom surface of the cover body, and corresponds to the floating scale limit opening, and the bottom of the limiting tube is provided with flow holes around it;

[0012] Floating ruler; the floating ruler is arranged in the limiting tube, and the top end passes through the floating ruler limiting opening;

[0013] A numerical value reading mechanism is provided on the top of the cover body and outside the floating scale, and is used to read the data on the floating scale.

[0014] Through the above technical solution, the ink storage device for a printing press provided by the present invention abandons the traditional principle of using a liquid level sensor for detection, and uses a float to monitor the liquid level, and reads the liquid level data through a numerical reading mechanism. On the one hand, it can monitor the liquid level in real time, and on the other hand, it is easy to maintain through an external numerical reading mechanism. Moreover, when the float is stuck, it is only necessary to manually extract the top of the float, which is convenient for timely calibration of the float. Not only is the structure simple, but the monitoring effect is also better.

[0015] Preferably, in the above-mentioned ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, a pump body and a filter are sequentially connected to the outside of the ink filling interface. Ink from the external ink barrel is injected into the ink cartridge through the pump body and the filter, and impurities in the ink can be filtered out.

[0016] Preferably, in the above-mentioned ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, the position limiting tube includes an upper fixing ring, a lower fixing ring, and an intermediate tube; the upper fixing ring is fixed to the bottom surface of the cover body, and an upper ring groove is formed on the bottom edge of the upper fixing ring; the lower fixing ring is fixed to the bottom wall of the box body, and a lower ring groove is formed on the top edge of the lower fixing ring, and the flow hole is formed around the bottom of the lower fixing ring; and the intermediate tube has annular plug connectors at both ends that plug into the upper and lower ring grooves. The position limiting tube adopts a split structure, with the upper and lower fixing rings being mounting structures fixed to the cover body and the box body, and the intermediate tube being installed between the two, which can facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the entire ink storage device.

[0017] Preferably, in the above-mentioned ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, the thickness of the intermediate cylinder is the same as that of the upper and lower fixing rings. By ensuring the same thickness, the inner wall of the limit tube can be made smooth, preventing the floating ruler from floating and getting stuck.

[0018] Preferably, in the aforementioned ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, the middle upper portion of the intermediate tube has a radially protruding mounting ring, the mounting ring is annularly provided with a plurality of leak holes, and the top surface of the mounting ring is provided with an annular groove located outside the leak holes; an annular tube is inserted into the annular groove, the inner side of the annular tube has a plurality of inkjet nozzles facing the intermediate tube, and the outer side of the annular tube has a connector, which is connected to the ink injection tube. Using the inkjet nozzles of the annular tube for ink supply allows the ink to be sprayed onto the outer wall of the intermediate tube and then flow down through the leak holes, which can reduce the ink supply flow rate and prevent foaming. The leak holes also act as a defoaming structure, providing a good defoaming effect.

[0019] Preferably, in the above-mentioned ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, the numerical value reading mechanism includes an outer shell, the outer shell is fixed to the top surface of the cover body and is located outside the float, the top surface of the outer shell has an avoidance hole for the float to pass through; a data reading camera aligned with the size of the float is fixed inside the outer shell, a magnifying glass located between the float and the data reading camera is fixed inside the outer shell; a display screen is also fixed on the top surface of the cover body, and the display screen and the data reading camera are connected via a data cable. The present invention uses a camera to read data, the camera is aligned with the data position to be read, reads the float data in real time, and displays the data on the display screen, has a simple structure, accurate monitoring, and even after the float is manually adjusted, data can continue to be read as long as the float is stable, which can effectively avoid the influence of manual adjustment and is more convenient to use.

[0020] Preferably, in the above-mentioned ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, a lighting lamp is fixed inside the outer shell, which can increase the brightness inside the outer shell and provide light source for the camera to read data.

[0021] Preferably, in the above-mentioned ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, an alarm is further provided on the display screen, which can be set to alarm liquid level information and sound an alarm when the liquid level is too low.

[0022] Preferably, in the aforementioned ink storage device for a printing press with a total ink quantity monitoring function, the float includes a float and a measuring scale; the float is slidably connected to the inner side of the position limiting tube; and the measuring scale and the float are threadedly connected. The threaded connection between the float and the measuring scale facilitates assembly and disassembly, simplifies the structure, and facilitates replacement.

[0023] Preferably, in the above-mentioned ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, a sealing ring is provided between the cover and the box body, and the provision of the sealing ring can ensure a better sealing performance of the connection between the cover and the box body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying any creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 The accompanying drawing is an internal cross-sectional view of an ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function provided by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 The accompanying drawing is a schematic diagram of the external structure of an ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function provided by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 The accompanying drawing is a schematic structural diagram of the lower fixing ring provided by the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 The accompanying drawing is a schematic structural diagram of the intermediate cylinder provided by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 The accompanying drawing is a schematic structural diagram of the annular tube provided by the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 The accompanying drawing is an exploded view of the floating ruler provided by the present invention.

[0031] in:

[0032] 1-box body;

[0033] 2-cover;

[0034] 21-Ink filling interface; 22-Ink outlet interface; 23-Floating scale limit port; 24-Ink filling tube; 25-Ink outlet tube;

[0035] 3-limiting tube;

[0036] 31 - circulation hole; 32 - upper fixing ring; 33 - lower fixing ring; 34 - intermediate cylinder; 35 - annular plug connector; 36 - mounting ring; 37 - leakage hole; 38 - annular slot;

[0037] 4-Floating ruler;

[0038] 41-float; 42-measurement ruler;

[0039] 5-Numerical value reading mechanism;

[0040] 51-outer shell; 52-data reading camera; 53-magnifying glass; 54-display screen; 55-data cable;

[0041] 6- pump body;

[0042] 7-Filter;

[0043] 8-annular tube;

[0044] 81- inkjet nozzle; 82- connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] See attached Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 The embodiment of the present invention discloses an ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, comprising:

[0047] Box body 1;

[0048] The cover body 2 is buckled on the top edge opening of the box body 1. The cover body 2 is provided with an ink filling interface 21, an ink outlet interface 22 and a float limit port 23. The ink filling interface 21 is connected to an ink filling tube 24 inserted into the interior of the box body 1, and the ink outlet interface 22 is connected to an ink outlet tube 25 inserted into the bottom of the box body 1.

[0049] Limiting tube 3; the limiting tube 3 is connected between the bottom wall of the box body 1 and the bottom surface of the cover body 2, and corresponds to the floating scale limiting opening 23. The limiting tube 3 is provided with a flow hole 31 around the bottom;

[0050] Floating ruler 4; the floating ruler 4 is provided in the limit tube 3, and the top end passes through the floating ruler limit opening 23;

[0051] Numerical reading mechanism 5 ; the numerical reading mechanism 5 is provided on the top of the cover 2 and is located outside the floating scale 4 , and is used to read the data on the floating scale 4 .

[0052] In this embodiment, the float limit opening 23 can serve as a limit structure for the float 4 and also as a ventilation hole to adjust the air pressure balance.

[0053] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, the outer side of the ink filling interface 21 is connected to the pump body 6 and the filter 7 in sequence.

[0054] See attached Figure 3 and attached Figure 4 The limiting tube 3 includes an upper fixing ring 32, a lower fixing ring 33 and an intermediate tube 34; the upper fixing ring 32 is fixed to the bottom surface of the cover body 2, and an upper ring groove is provided at the bottom edge of the upper fixing ring 32; the lower fixing ring 33 is fixed to the inner bottom wall of the box body 1, and a lower ring groove is provided at the top edge of the lower fixing ring 33, and the flow hole 31 is provided around the bottom of the lower fixing ring 33; both ends of the intermediate tube 34 have annular plug connectors 35 that are plugged into the upper ring groove and the lower ring groove.

[0055] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, the thickness of the intermediate cylinder 34 is the same as the thickness of the upper fixing ring 32 and the lower fixing ring 33 .

[0056] See attached Figure 4 and attached Figure 5 The middle upper part of the intermediate tube 34 has a radially protruding mounting ring 36, and a plurality of leakage holes 37 are annularly opened on the mounting ring 36. The top surface of the mounting ring 36 has an annular groove 38 located outside the leakage holes 37; an annular tube 8 is inserted into the annular groove 38, and the inner side of the annular tube 8 has a plurality of ink nozzles 81 facing the intermediate tube 34, and the outer side of the annular tube 8 has a connector 82, which is connected to the ink injection tube 24.

[0057] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, the numerical value reading mechanism 5 includes an outer shell 51, which is fixed to the top surface of the cover body 2 and is located outside the floating scale 4. The top surface of the outer shell 51 has an avoidance hole for the floating scale 4 to pass through; a data reading camera 52 aligned with the size of the floating scale 4 is fixed inside the outer shell 51, and a magnifying glass 53 located between the floating scale 4 and the data reading camera 52 is fixed inside the outer shell 51; a display screen 54 is also fixed to the top surface of the cover body 2, and the display screen 54 and the data reading camera 52 are connected by a data cable 55.

[0058] When the floating scale 4 needs to be calibrated, it can be manually lifted and moved up and down multiple times. Since the data reading camera 52 and the floating scale 4 are only in a shooting relationship and have no connection relationship, there will be no impact. When the floating scale 4 is stable, data can continue to be read. The structure is simple and easy to adjust, which can ensure the accuracy of the monitoring data.

[0059] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, an illumination lamp is further fixed inside the outer shell 51 .

[0060] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, an alarm is also provided on the display screen 54 .

[0061] See attached Figure 6 The float 4 includes a float ball 41 and a measuring ruler 42; the float ball 41 is slidably connected to the inner side of the limit tube 3; the measuring ruler 42 and the float ball 41 are connected by threads.

[0062] In this embodiment, the float 41 can be made of foam material, which is easy to process and can be replaced after wear and tear. It should be noted that in order to cooperate with the buoyancy effect of the float, the magnifying glass 53 and the data reading camera 52 can be installed through an adjustment bracket, and the positions of the magnifying glass 53 and the data reading camera 52 can be adjusted according to needs.

[0063] In order to further optimize the above technical solution, a sealing ring is provided between the cover 2 and the box body 1 .

[0064] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. Reference can be made to the common and similar parts between the various embodiments. For the devices disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the method description.

[0065] The above description of the disclosed embodiments is intended to enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function, characterized in that: include: Box body (1); A cover body (2); the cover body (2) is buckled onto the top edge opening of the box body (1); an ink filling interface (21), an ink outlet interface (22) and a float limit opening (23) are provided on the cover body (2); the ink filling interface (21) is connected to an ink filling tube (24) inserted into the interior of the box body (1), and the ink outlet interface (22) is connected to an ink outlet tube (25) inserted into the bottom of the box body (1); A limiting tube (3); the limiting tube (3) is connected between the inner bottom wall of the box body (1) and the bottom surface of the cover body (2), and corresponds to the floating scale limiting opening (23); and a flow hole (31) is provided around the bottom of the limiting tube (3); A floating ruler (4); the floating ruler (4) is arranged in the limiting tube (3), and the top end thereof passes through the floating ruler limiting opening (23); A numerical value reading mechanism (5); the numerical value reading mechanism (5) is provided on the top of the cover body (2) and is located outside the floating ruler (4), and is used to read the data on the floating ruler (4); The numerical reading mechanism (5) comprises an outer shell (51), the outer shell (51) being fixed to the top surface of the cover (2) and being located outside the floating ruler (4), the top surface of the outer shell (51) being provided with an escape hole for the floating ruler (4) to pass through; a data reading camera (52) aligned with the size of the floating ruler (4) being fixed inside the outer shell (51), and a magnifying glass (53) being fixed inside the outer shell (51) and being located between the floating ruler (4) and the data reading camera (52); a display screen (54) being further fixed to the top surface of the cover (2), the display screen (54) being connected to the data reading camera (52) via a data line (55); A lighting lamp is also fixed inside the outer shell (51); The display screen (54) is also provided with an alarm; The floating ruler (4) comprises a floating ball (41) and a measuring ruler (42); the floating ball (41) is slidably connected to the inner side of the limiting tube (3); and the measuring ruler (42) and the floating ball (41) are connected via threads.

2. The ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the ink filling interface (21) is connected in sequence to a pump body (6) and a filter (7).

3. The ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting tube (3) comprises an upper fixing ring (32), a lower fixing ring (33) and an intermediate tube (34); the upper fixing ring (32) is fixed to the bottom surface of the cover body (2), and an upper ring groove is provided on the bottom edge of the upper fixing ring (32); the lower fixing ring (33) is fixed to the inner bottom wall of the box body (1), and a lower ring groove is provided on the top edge of the lower fixing ring (33); the flow hole (31) is provided around the bottom of the lower fixing ring (33); and both ends of the intermediate tube (34) have annular plug connectors (35) plugged into the upper ring groove and the lower ring groove.

4. The ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The thickness of the intermediate cylinder (34) is the same as the thickness of the upper fixing ring (32) and the lower fixing ring (33).

5. The ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The middle upper portion of the intermediate cylinder (34) has a radially protruding mounting ring (36), a plurality of leakage holes (37) are annularly provided on the mounting ring (36), and a top surface of the mounting ring (36) is provided with an annular groove (38) located outside the leakage holes (37); an annular tube (8) is plugged into the annular groove (38), the inner side of the annular tube (8) has a plurality of ink nozzles (81) facing the intermediate cylinder (34), and the outer side of the annular tube (8) has a connector (82), and the connector (82) is connected to the ink injection tube (24).

6. The ink storage device for a printing press with a total amount monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring is provided between the cover body (2) and the box body (1).

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