A card printing terminal

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of card manufacturing technology, and in particular to a card printing terminal. The card printing terminal includes a main body, an identity information collection device, a printing device, a card writing device, and a control device; the identity information collection device, printing device, card writing device, and control device are mounted on the main body; the identity information collection device identifies the user's identity information, and the control device prints the card based on the identified identity information and writes the identity information into the card. By collecting identity information through the identity information collection device and controlling the printing device and card writing device to print or write identity information, fewer process steps are required. Both printing and information reading / writing processes are reduced. Firstly, printing is reduced from the traditional process of color separation, plate making, and printing to a one-time printing, reducing individual production time. Information reading / writing is also completed during the printing process, eliminating the need for offline operations and reducing the steps of information processing and card selection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of card manufacturing technology, and in particular to a card printing terminal. Background Technology

[0002] ID cards are divided into smart cards and regular cards, widely used in areas such as company meetings, large-scale exhibitions, personnel identification, finance and securities, and electronic fences. Traditional ID cards require four-color or spot-color printing processes, which are quite complex, involving steps such as design, retouching, color separation, plate making, exposure, plate processing, ink mixing, and printing on a large printing press. The images are uniform, limiting mass production and failing to meet the demand for one card per person, ready to use immediately. Smart cards require separate equipment and software to rewrite information, involving data collection, locating the corresponding card, and then writing the information. All these processes are cumbersome, error-prone, and costly, making it impossible to complete printing for different needs and accurately write information in one go. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a card printing terminal that can solve the problems existing in the prior art;

[0004] This invention provides a card printing terminal, which includes a main body, an identity information collection device, a printing device, a card writing device, and a control device;

[0005] The identity information collection device, printing device, card writing device, and control device are mounted on the machine body;

[0006] The identity information collection device identifies the user's identity information, and the control device prints the card based on the identified identity information and writes the identity information into the card.

[0007] Preferably, the identity information collection device includes an image collection device, and / or an identity information input device, and / or a barcode scanning device, and / or a QR code scanning device.

[0008] Preferably, the printing device includes a card compartment, an ink cartridge, a card delivery device, a card printing platform, and a print head;

[0009] The card compartment is connected to the card printing platform via a card conveying device, and the ink cartridge is connected to the print head, and the card is printed on the card printing platform.

[0010] The print head is equipped with a card writing device.

[0011] Preferably, the card compartment has a card storage space inside, and the size of the card storage space is adjustable.

[0012] Preferably, the card compartment includes a front baffle, a left side plate, a right side plate, and a rear baffle;

[0013] The front baffle, left side panel, right side panel and rear baffle surround to form a card storage space. The distance between the front baffle and the rear baffle is adjustable, and the distance between the left side panel and the right side panel is adjustable.

[0014] Preferably, the cartridge includes a fixed frame, on which a lead screw is rotatably connected, and the two ends of the lead screw are provided with threads in different helical directions, and a first nut and a second nut are respectively threaded onto the threads at both ends;

[0015] The first nut is connected to the left side plate, and the second nut is connected to the right side plate;

[0016] One of the left and right side plates is provided with a sliding groove, and the rear baffle is installed on the sliding groove by locking screws.

[0017] Preferably, the card delivery device includes a card pushing device, a positioning device, and a driving device.

[0018] Both the card pushing device and the positioning device are mounted on the driving device. The card pushing device and the positioning device are arranged opposite to each other. The driving device drives the card pushing device and the positioning device to run synchronously, and the two run in opposite directions.

[0019] The card pushing device and positioning device are adjustable in position relative to the driving device.

[0020] Preferably, the initial position of the card pushing device is the bottom of the card receiving space. The card pushing device includes a push plate, and the distance between the top surface of the push plate and the bottom of the card receiving space is less than the thickness of the card.

[0021] Preferably, the printing device includes six ink cartridges and six corresponding printheads.

[0022] Preferably, the body is divided into an upper body and a lower body;

[0023] The identity information collection device, printing device, and card writing device are located on the upper body, and the control device is located on the lower body.

[0024] Both the upper and lower body are equipped with heat dissipation devices.

[0025] Beneficial effects:

[0026] Identity information is collected by an identity information collection device, and the printing device and card writing device are controlled by a control device to print or write identity information. This reduces the number of process steps in both printing and reading / writing information. First, printing is reduced from the traditional process of color separation, plate making, and printing to one-time printing, which reduces the production time per unit. Reading / writing information is also completed during the printing process, eliminating the need for offline operations and reducing the steps of information processing and card selection. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a card printing terminal provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the printing device provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 A side view of a printing apparatus provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the card conveying device provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the card conveying device from another angle, provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the card compartment structure provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the card printing platform provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 1. Body; 2. Identity information collection device; 3. Printing device; 4. Control device;

[0037] Image acquisition device 21, identity information entry device 22, barcode scanning device 23;

[0038] Card compartment 31, ink cartridge 32, card delivery device 33, card printing platform 34, print head 35, card 36;

[0039] Front baffle 311, left side plate 312, right side plate 313, rear baffle 314, lead screw 315, slide groove 316, slide rod 317, guide wheel 318;

[0040] Push plate 331, positioning plate 332, annular belt 333, slider 334, belt tensioning block 335, clamping rod 336, clamping wheel 337, push wheel 338, push wheel rod 339;

[0041] Card holder 341, suction hole 342, suction cup 343, vent hole 344, U-shaped frame 345. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0044] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. Furthermore, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly; for example, they may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they may refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they may refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they may refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, this embodiment provides a card printing terminal, which includes a body 1, an identity information collection device 2, a printing device 3, a card writing device, and a control device 4.

[0046] The identity information collection device 2, printing device 3, card writing device and control device 4 are installed on the machine body 1.

[0047] The identity information collection device 2 identifies the user's identity information, and the control device 4 prints the card 36 according to the identified identity information and writes the identity information into the card 36.

[0048] In this embodiment, identity information is collected by identity information collection device 2, and printing device 3 and card writing device are controlled by control device 4 to print or write identity information. This reduces the number of process steps in both printing and reading / writing information. First, printing is reduced from the traditional process of color separation, plate making, and printing to one-time printing, which reduces the production time per unit. Reading / writing information is also completed during the printing process, eliminating the need for offline operations and reducing the steps of information processing and card selection 36.

[0049] The identity information collection device 2 includes an image acquisition device 21, and / or an identity information input device 22, and / or a barcode scanning device 23, and / or a QR code scanning device. By setting up multiple identity collection devices, self-service printing can be achieved, reducing crowds and improving security. Individuals can use their ID cards or input information to print the required certificates 36 on the device, ready to receive immediately and leave immediately. There is no need for centralized data collection or waiting for collection; one certificate per person ensures safety and reliability.

[0050] The printing device 3 includes a card compartment 31, an ink cartridge 32, a card delivery device 33, a card printing platform 34, and a print head 35.

[0051] The card compartment 31 is connected to the card printing platform 34 via the card delivery device 33, the ink cartridge 32 is connected to the print head 35, and the card 36 is printed on the card printing platform 34. The print head 35 is equipped with a card writing device.

[0052] Card slot 31

[0053] The card compartment 31 has an adjustable card storage space. The size of the card storage space can be adjusted according to the size of the card 36 to accommodate different card sizes.

[0054] The card compartment 31 includes a front baffle 311, a left side panel 312, a right side panel 313, and a rear baffle 314. The front baffle 311, the left side panel 312, the right side panel 313, and the rear baffle 314 surround each other to form a card storage space. The distance between the front baffle 311 and the rear baffle 314 is adjustable, as is the distance between the left side panel 312 and the right side panel 313.

[0055] The size of the card-accommodating space can be adjusted by the distance between the front baffle 311 and the rear baffle 314, and / or the distance between the left side panel 312 and the rear side panel.

[0056] Specifically, the cartridge 31 includes a fixed frame, on which a lead screw 315 is rotatably connected. The two ends of the lead screw are provided with threads in different helical directions, and a first nut and a second nut are respectively threaded onto the threads at both ends.

[0057] The first nut is connected to the left side plate 312, and the second nut is connected to the right side plate 313.

[0058] By rotating the lead screw in different directions, the first nut and the second nut can be moved closer or further apart. The movement of the first nut and the second nut correspondingly causes the left side plate 312 and the right side plate 313 to move closer or further apart, thereby adjusting the size of the accommodating space in the width direction.

[0059] To facilitate the rotation of the lead screw, a knob is provided at the end of the lead screw.

[0060] A slide groove 316 is provided on one of the left side plate 312 and the right side plate 313, and the rear baffle 314 is installed on the slide groove 316 by locking screws.

[0061] One end of the rear baffle 314 is mounted on the slide groove 316 by a locking screw. By adjusting the position of the locking screw relative to the slide groove 316, the distance between the front baffle 311 and the rear baffle 314 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the size of the accommodating space in the length direction.

[0062] The fixed frame is also equipped with a slide bar 317. The left side plate 312 and the right side plate 313 are both connected to the slide bar 317 through sliding bearings. The slide bar 317 can improve the stability of the movement of the left side plate 312 and the right side plate 313.

[0063] A card dispensing slot is provided on the lower side of the front baffle 311, and a guide wheel 318 is provided at the position of the card dispensing slot. The guide wheel 318 is mounted on the fixed frame via a guide wheel rod. The guide wheel 318 has a limiting function for the cards coming out of the card compartment 31, ensuring that only one card passes through the card dispensing slot at a time.

[0064] The mounting bracket has a slotted hole, and the end of the guide wheel rod is positioned within the slotted hole. The guide wheel rod is axially fixed relative to the slotted hole and can slide vertically. Through this design, the guide wheel 318 can limit the movement of cards 36 of varying thicknesses. For example, if the card 36 is thick, its movement will push the guide wheel 318 upwards to allow it to pass through the card dispenser.

[0065] In addition, to facilitate the reset of the guide wheel rod, a reset spring is provided between the guide wheel rod and the fixed frame. The reset spring provides downward pressure to the guide wheel rod, so the guide wheel 318 can float up and down, and the cards 36 with a thickness of 0.7-1.2mm will not get stuck or be sent out in multiples.

[0066] The front end of the fixed frame is equipped with a guide plate. One end of the guide plate is fixed at the card outlet, and the other end extends in the direction of movement of the cigarette card 36.

[0067] Card delivery device 33

[0068] The card delivery device 33 includes a card pushing device, a positioning device, and a driving device.

[0069] Both the card pushing device and the positioning device are mounted on the driving device. The card pushing device and the positioning device are positioned opposite each other. The driving device drives the card pushing device and the positioning device to operate synchronously, and the two operate in opposite directions.

[0070] The relative positions of the card pushing device and the positioning device to the drive device are adjustable. The endpoint position of the card pushing device and the positioning device during operation is the card printing platform 34.

[0071] When the card conveying device 33 conveys the card 36, the card pushing device pushes the card 36 toward the card printing platform 34. At the same time, the card 36 positioning device also moves toward the card printing platform 34. When the card 36 is pushed to the card printing platform 34, the card 36 positioning device contacts the card 36, and the card 36 is clamped between the card pushing device and the positioning device, thus accurately moving the card 36 onto the card printing platform 34.

[0072] The positions of the card pushing device and the positioning device relative to the driving device are adjustable. By adjusting the distance between the card pushing device and the positioning device, the distance between them when they are at their final relative positions during operation can be adjusted. This enables the conveying and positioning of cards 36 of different sizes.

[0073] The initial position of the card pushing device is the bottom of the card receiving space. The card pushing device includes a push plate 331. The distance between the top surface of the push plate 331 and the bottom of the card receiving space is less than the thickness of the card 36. Therefore, it can be ensured that only one card 36 can be pushed on one side.

[0074] The positioning device includes a positioning plate 332, and the driving device includes an annular belt 333, which includes an inner belt and an outer belt. The push plate 331 is adjustablely mounted on the inner belt, and the positioning plate 332 is adjustablely mounted on the outer belt.

[0075] To facilitate the installation of push plate 331 and positioning plate 332, push plate 331 is installed on push plate 331 base and positioning plate 332 is installed on positioning plate 332 base.

[0076] Both the push plate 331 and the positioning plate 332 are equipped with sliders 334 and belt tensioning blocks 335. The drive device also includes a slide rail. The sliders 334 of both the push plate 331 and the positioning plate 332 are slidably connected to the slide rail, thereby improving the stability of the movement of the push plate 331 and the positioning plate 332.

[0077] The push plate 331 and the positioning plate 332 are fixedly connected to the belt via belt clamping blocks.

[0078] The card conveying device 33 also includes a card 36 clamping device, which is located above the card printing platform 34 and can move up and down relative to the card printing platform 34.

[0079] When card 36 is conveyed to card printing platform 34, card 36 clamping device moves downward to clamp card 36. After card 36 is clamped, card pushing device and positioning device move away from each other under the drive of drive device, returning to their initial positions. When card pushing device and positioning device return to their initial positions, because card 36 is clamped by card 36 clamping device, card 36 is prevented from shifting, thus achieving card 36 positioning.

[0080] The card clamping device includes a clamping rod 336 and a clamping wheel 337. The clamping rod 336 is fixed on the rotating shaft and can rotate up and down relative to the rotating shaft.

[0081] A push roller 338 is provided on the positioning plate 332. A pressure roller 337 is provided at one end of the pressure rod 336, and a push roller rod 339 is provided at the other end of the pressure rod 336. The push roller 338 is mounted on the push roller rod 339, which is inclined downwards. When the positioning plate 332 moves, it drives the push roller 338 to move along the push roller rod 339. When the positioning plate 332 moves toward the card printing platform 34, the angle at which the push roller 338 presses down on the push roller rod 339 becomes smaller and smaller, and the end of the pressure rod 336 with the pressure roller 337 moves downwards. Conversely, the angle at which the push roller 338 presses down on the push roller rod 339 becomes larger and larger, and the end of the pressure rod 336 with the pressure roller 337 moves upwards.

[0082] The printing device 3 includes six ink cartridges 32 and six corresponding printheads. By individually controlling each nozzle of the printhead, the number of colors can be doubled, enabling the printing of both color images and protective layers.

[0083] ID card printing platform 34

[0084] The card printing platform 34 includes a card tray 341 and an adsorption hole 342. The adsorption hole 342 is disposed on the card tray 341 and is connected to a negative pressure device.

[0085] In the current technology, the card printing platform 34 is a device used to transfer the card 36 to the printing position. During the transfer and printing of the card 36, it is necessary to fix the card 36 to the card tray 341 to prevent the card 36 from shifting position during printing. In the prior art, the card 36 is fixed by clamps (such as the method of fixing the card 36 by clamps disclosed in patent application with publication number CN211942608U). The clamps need to be fixed at the edge of the card 36. This method of fixing the card 36 occupies the edge space of the card 36 and increases the size of the card 36. In this application, the card 36 is fixed by adsorption, which does not occupy the edge space of the card 36 and can effectively reduce the size of the card 36.

[0086] Specifically, the card holder 341 is provided with multiple suction holes 342, and a suction cup 343 is provided in the suction holes 342, which is connected to a negative pressure device.

[0087] Furthermore, the card holder 341 is provided with two symmetrically arranged suction holes 342.

[0088] The card holder 341 is provided with a vent hole 344. When the adsorption hole 342 adsorbs the card 36 onto the card holder 341, the air between the card 36 and the card holder 341 is discharged through the vent hole 344, making the card 36 and the card holder 341 fit more tightly and ensuring the flatness of the card 36.

[0089] The card holder 341 is provided with a card ejection device, which is located on one side of the card holder 341. The card ejection device can be flipped relative to the card holder 341. When the card 36 is on the card holder 341, part of the card 36 is located on the upper side of the card ejection device. When the card ejection device is flipped, the push rod device pushes the card 36 away from the card holder 341.

[0090] The card ejection device includes a U-shaped frame 345 and a drive device, with the open end of the U-shaped frame 345 rotatably connected to the side of the card holder 341.

[0091] The drive device rotates the U-shaped frame 345. Under normal conditions, the U-shaped frame 345 is located on one side of the card holder 341. When it is necessary to eject the card, the drive device rotates the U-shaped frame 345 to push the card 36 away from the card holder 341.

[0092] The card printing platform 34 also includes a base, on which a card tray 341 is mounted, and on which a drive device for the U-shaped frame 345 is mounted. A moving mechanism is also installed on the base, which moves the card printing platform 34 between the card conveying device 33 and the card printing device 3. First, the card moving mechanism moves the card printing platform 34 to the card feeding position of the card conveying device 33. After the card conveying device delivers the card 36 to the card printing platform 34, the card moving mechanism moves the card printing platform 34 to the card printing device 3. The card printing device 3 prints information on the card 36. After printing is complete, the card ejection device pushes the card 36 off the card tray 341.

[0093] The machine body 1 is divided into an upper machine body 1 and a lower machine body 1. The identity information collection device 2, the printing device 3, and the card writing device are located on the upper machine body 1, and the control device 4 is located inside the lower machine body 1. Both the upper machine body 1 and the lower machine body 1 are equipped with heat dissipation devices.

[0094] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A card printing terminal, characterized in that, This includes the machine body, identity information collection device, printing device, card writing device, and control device; The identity information collection device, printing device, card writing device, and control device are mounted on the machine body; The identity information collection device identifies the user's identity information, and the control device prints the card based on the identified identity information and writes the identity information into the card. The printing device includes a card compartment, an ink cartridge, a card delivery device, a card printing platform, and a print head; The card compartment is connected to the card printing platform via a card conveying device, and the ink cartridge is connected to the print head, and the card is printed on the card printing platform. The print head is equipped with a card writing device; The card delivery device includes a card pushing device, a positioning device, and a driving device; Both the card pushing device and the positioning device are mounted on the driving device. The card pushing device and the positioning device are arranged opposite to each other. The driving device drives the card pushing device and the positioning device to run synchronously, and the two run in opposite directions. The relative positions of the card pushing device and the positioning device to the driving device are adjustable; The positioning device includes a positioning plate, and the driving device includes an annular belt, which includes an inner belt and an outer belt. The positioning plate is mounted on a positioning plate seat. The positioning plate seat is provided with a slider and a belt clamping block. The driving device also includes a slide rail. The slider of the positioning plate seat is slidably connected to the slide rail. The positioning plate seat is fixedly connected to the belt through the belt clamping block. The card conveying device also includes a card clamping device, which is located above the card printing platform and can move up and down relative to the card printing platform. The card clamping device includes a clamping rod and a clamping wheel. The clamping rod is fixed on the rotating shaft and can rotate up and down relative to the rotating shaft. A push wheel is provided on the positioning plate seat. A clamping wheel is provided at one end of the clamping rod and a push wheel rod is provided at the other end of the clamping rod. The push wheel is provided on the push wheel rod and the push wheel rod is inclined downward. The card printing platform includes a card tray and a suction hole. The suction hole is located on the card tray and is connected to a negative pressure device.

2. The card printing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The identity information collection device includes an image collection device, and / or an identity information input device, and / or a barcode scanning device, and / or a QR code scanning device.

3. The card printing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card compartment has an adjustable space for holding cards.

4. The card printing terminal according to claim 3, characterized in that, The card compartment includes a front baffle, a left side panel, a right side panel, and a rear baffle; The front baffle, left side panel, right side panel and rear baffle surround to form a card storage space. The distance between the front baffle and the rear baffle is adjustable, and the distance between the left side panel and the right side panel is adjustable.

5. The card printing terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cartridge includes a fixed frame, on which a lead screw is rotatably connected. The two ends of the lead screw are provided with threads in different helical directions, and a first nut and a second nut are respectively threaded onto the threads at both ends. The first nut is connected to the left side plate, and the second nut is connected to the right side plate; One of the left and right side plates is provided with a sliding groove, and the rear baffle is installed on the sliding groove by locking screws.

6. The card printing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The initial position of the card pushing device is the bottom of the card receiving space. The card pushing device includes a push plate, and the distance between the top surface of the push plate and the bottom of the card receiving space is less than the thickness of the card.

7. The card printing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printing device includes six ink cartridges and six corresponding printheads.

8. The card printing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The body is divided into an upper body and a lower body; The identity information collection device, printing device, and card writing device are located on the upper body, and the control device is located on the lower body. Both the upper and lower body are equipped with heat dissipation devices.

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