Suspension spring product identification code spraying mechanism

Abstract

The invention provides a suspension spring product identification code spraying mechanism, and relates to the technical field of suspension spring product identification code spraying, and the suspension spring product identification code spraying mechanism comprises a code spraying machine nozzle, an X-axis rotating swing arm, a spring supporting V-shaped plate, a V-axis moving module, an X-axis servo motor, a spring, a Y-axis moving module, a Z-axis moving module, a Y-axis servo motor, a V-axis servo motor, a PLC controller, a Z-axis servo motor and a code spraying table; by arranging the PLC and the four servo motors, the X-axis rotating swing arm can be matched with the Y-axis moving module, the Z-axis moving module can be matched with the V-axis moving module, all directions of a spray head of the ink-jet printer can be accurately controlled and adjusted, therefore, automatic ink-jet printing of product marks is achieved, and the problems that characters need to be accurately printed on the surface of a steel wire, and the production efficiency is high are solved. And the problem can be solved by synchronously following the steel wire along the radial direction and the axial direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of suspension spring product identification and coding, and in particular to a suspension spring product identification and coding mechanism. Background Art

[0002] The product marking of suspension springs is to print the identification characters required by the customer on the outer surface of the spring wire with paint.

[0003] The existing spring steel wire is arc-shaped in the radial direction and spirally lifted along the axial direction. To accurately print characters on the surface of the steel wire, it is necessary to synchronously follow the steel wire in the radial and axial directions. Therefore, a spring marking inkjet printer is designed and manufactured to cooperate with the inkjet printer for product identification to meet the pad printing identification requirements of any spring. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a suspension spring product identification inkjet printing mechanism, which has a PLC controller and four servo motors, which can enable the X-axis rotating swing arm and the Y-axis moving module as well as the Z-axis moving module and the V-axis moving module to cooperate with each other, and accurately control and adjust the various positions of the inkjet printer nozzle, thereby realizing automatic printing of product identification.

[0005] The present invention provides a suspension spring product identification inkjet printing mechanism, which specifically includes: an inkjet printer head, an X-axis rotating swing arm, a spring V-shaped plate, a V-axis moving module, an X-axis servo motor, a spring, a Y-axis moving module, a Z-axis moving module, a Y-axis servo motor, a V-axis servo motor, a PLC controller, a Z-axis servo motor and an inkjet printing station;

[0006] The V-axis moving module and the Y-axis moving module base are fixedly installed on the inkjet printing table, and a PLC controller is fixedly arranged on the top of the inkjet printing table; the X-axis servo motor is installed on the outside of the X-axis rotating swing arm, and the Y-axis servo motor is installed on the outside of the Y-axis moving module; the Z-axis servo motor is installed on the outside of the Z-axis moving module, and the V-axis servo motor is installed on the outside of the V-axis moving module, and a support spring V-shaped plate is installed on the V-axis moving module.

[0007] In at least some embodiments, the spring is placed on a V-shaped plate of the support spring. By setting the value of the V-axis moving module, the V-axis servo motor adjusts the position of the V-shaped plate of the support spring so that the center line of the spring is coaxial with the center line of the swing arm of the X-axis rotating swing arm.

[0008] In at least some embodiments, the Z-axis moving module is installed on the X-axis rotating swing arm. By setting the value of the X-axis rotating swing arm, the X-axis servo motor drives the inkjet printer nozzle to swing in an arc around the radius of the spring.

[0009] In at least some embodiments, the inkjet printer nozzle is installed on a Z-axis moving module. By setting the value of the Z-axis moving module, the Z-axis servo motor adjusts the position of the inkjet printer nozzle so that the inkjet printer nozzle and the outer circle of the spring maintain the same diameter.

[0010] In at least some embodiments, the X-axis rotating swing arm is installed on the Y-axis moving module. By setting the value of the Y-axis moving module, the Y-axis servo motor drives the inkjet printer nozzle to move along the spiral lift of the spring, synchronizing the swing of the X-axis rotating swing arm (), and accurately printing the printed characters on the spring steel wire.

[0011] In at least some embodiments, the X-axis servo motor, Y-axis servo motor, Z-axis servo motor and V-axis servo motor are electrically connected to the PLC controller, and the PLC controller can control the number of rotations of the X-axis servo motor, Y-axis servo motor, Z-axis servo motor and V-axis servo motor shafts.

[0012] In at least some embodiments, a device status prompt box is provided in the PLC controller operation interface, and the status prompt box in the PLC controller operation interface can intelligently display the real-time status of the device; the PLC controller can intelligently prompt the device operation steps and methods, and an automatic editing and running program function is set in the PLC controller.

[0013] Beneficial Effects

[0014] 1. The present invention, by providing a PLC controller and an X-axis servo motor, a Y-axis servo motor, a Z-axis servo motor and a V-axis servo motor, can make the X-axis rotating swing arm and the Y-axis moving module, as well as the Z-axis moving module and the V-axis moving module cooperate with each other, and accurately control and adjust the various positions of the inkjet printer nozzle, so that the inkjet printer nozzle moves synchronously along the radial and axial directions of the spring; thereby realizing automatic printing of product identification, which is conducive to meeting the pad printing identification requirements of any spring.

[0015] 2. The present invention provides a device status prompt box in the PLC controller operation interface; the status prompt box in the PLC controller operation interface can be used to intelligently display the real-time status of the device; this is helpful in reminding the operator of the real-time status of the device, and can prompt the device operation steps and methods, thereby reducing the difficulty of using the device to the greatest extent.

[0016] 3. In the present invention, the function of automatically editing the running program is set in the PLC controller, which can automatically edit the working position of each axis according to the geometric dimensions of the spring; when the spring product is changed, it is only necessary to input the outer diameter of the spring, the diameter of the steel wire, the number of coding circles, and the number of coding characters, and then click the automatic editing button to automatically generate the running program, which further reduces the operating difficulty of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the drawings of the embodiment are briefly introduced below.

[0018] The drawings described below are only related to some embodiments of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0019] In the attached picture:

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a suspension spring product identification coding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the upper surface structure of the inkjet station of the suspension spring product identification inkjet mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of an X-axis rotating swing arm and a Y-axis moving module of a suspension spring product identification inkjet mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a Z-axis moving module of a suspension spring product identification inkjet printing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a support spring V-shaped plate of a suspension spring product identification coding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the Y-axis moving module of the suspension spring product identification inkjet mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of a V-axis moving module of a suspension spring product identification inkjet printing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of a Z-axis moving module of a suspension spring product identification inkjet printing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Reference numerals list

[0029] 1. Inkjet printer nozzle; 2. X-axis rotating swing arm; 3. Support spring V-shaped plate; 4. V-axis moving module; 5. X-axis servo motor; 6. Spring; 7. Y-axis moving module; 8. Z-axis moving module; 9. Y-axis servo motor; 10. V-axis servo motor; 11. PLC controller; 12. Z-axis servo motor; 13. Inkjet printer station. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the purpose, scheme and advantages of the technical solution of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings of the specific embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the terms used herein have the usual meanings in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings represent the same components.

[0031] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 As shown:

[0032] The present invention provides a suspension spring product identification inkjet printing mechanism, comprising an inkjet printer head 1, an X-axis rotating swing arm 2, a spring V-shaped plate 3, a V-axis moving module 4, an X-axis servo motor 5, a spring 6, a Y-axis moving module 7, a Z-axis moving module 8, a Y-axis servo motor 9, a V-axis servo motor 10, a PLC controller 11, a Z-axis servo motor 12 and an inkjet printing station 13;

[0033] In the disclosed embodiment, the bases of the V-axis moving module 4 and the Y-axis moving module 7 are fixedly installed on the inkjet printing station 13, and a PLC controller 11 is fixedly arranged on the top of the inkjet printing station 13; the X-axis servo motor 5 is installed on the outside of the X-axis rotating swing arm 2, and the Y-axis servo motor 9 is installed on the outside of the Y-axis moving module 7; the Z-axis servo motor 12 is installed on the outside of the Z-axis moving module 8, and the V-axis servo motor 10 is installed on the outside of the V-axis moving module 4, and the support spring V-shaped plate 3 is installed on the V-axis moving module 4; the X-axis servo motor 5, the Y-axis servo motor 9, the Z-axis servo motor 12 and the V-axis servo motor 10 are connected to the PLC controller 11; The LC controllers 11 are all configured to be electrically connected, and the PLC controller 11 can be used to control the number of rotations of the rotating shafts of the X-axis servo motor 5, the Y-axis servo motor 9, the Z-axis servo motor 12, and the V-axis servo motor 10; its specific function is: by providing the PLC controller 11 and four servo motors, the X-axis rotating swing arm 2 and the Y-axis moving module 7 as well as the Z-axis moving module 8 and the V-axis moving module 4 can cooperate with each other, and the various positions of the inkjet printer nozzle 1 can be accurately controlled and adjusted, so that the inkjet printer nozzle 1 moves synchronously along the radial and axial directions of the spring 6; thereby realizing automatic printing of product logos.

[0034] Example 2: Please refer to Figures 3 to 8As shown: on the basis of the first embodiment, the spring 6 is placed on the spring V-shaped plate 3, and by setting the value of the V-axis moving module 4, the V-axis servo motor 10 adjusts the position of the spring V-shaped plate 3, so that the center line of the spring 6 is coaxial with the center line of the swing arm of the X-axis rotating swing arm 2; the Z-axis moving module 8 is installed on the X-axis rotating swing arm 2, and by setting the value of the X-axis rotating swing arm 2, the X-axis servo motor 5 drives the inkjet printer head 1 to swing in an arc around the radius of the spring 6; the inkjet printer head 1 is installed on the Z-axis moving module 8, and by setting the value of the Z-axis moving module 8, the Z-axis servo motor 12 adjusts the position of the inkjet printer head 1, so that the inkjet printer head 1 and the outer circle of the spring 6 maintain the same diameter; The X-axis rotating swing arm 2 is installed on the Y-axis moving module 7. By setting the value of the Y-axis moving module 7, the Y-axis servo motor 9 drives the inkjet printer nozzle 1 to move along the spiral lift of the spring 6, synchronizes the swing of the X-axis rotating swing arm 2, and accurately prints the printed characters on the spring 6 steel wire; its specific functions are: the Y-axis moving module 7 drives the X-axis rotating swing arm 2 to move forward and backward in a straight line through the Y-axis servo motor 9, and its function is to drive the inkjet printer nozzle 1 to move forward and backward; the Z-axis moving module 8 is installed on the X-axis rotating swing arm 2, and controls the inkjet printer nozzle 1 to move up and down by cooperating with the Z-axis servo motor 12; the V-axis moving module 4 cooperates with the V-axis servo motor 10 to control the up and down movement of the support spring V-shaped plate 3.

[0035] Example 3: Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 As shown: On the basis of Example 1 and Example 2, a device status prompt box is provided in the operation interface of the PLC controller 11, and the status prompt box in the operation interface of the PLC controller 11 can intelligently display the real-time status of the device; the PLC controller 11 can intelligently prompt the device operation steps and methods, and the automatic editing and running program function is set in the PLC controller 11; its specific functions are: a device status prompt box is provided in the operation interface of the PLC controller 11; and then the status prompt box in the operation interface of the PLC controller 11 can be used to intelligently display the real-time status of the device; it is helpful to remind the operator of the real-time status of the equipment, and can prompt the equipment operation steps and methods.

[0036] Specific usage and function of this embodiment: In the present invention, when in use, the X-axis rotating swing arm 2 cooperates with the X-axis servo motor 5 to drive the Z-axis moving module 8 and the inkjet printer nozzle 1 to rotate. Its function is to control the inkjet printer nozzle 1 to rotate at a uniform speed around the outer diameter of the spring 6, so that the inkjet printer nozzle 1 always maintains an equal distance from the radial direction of the outer diameter surface of the spring 6, ensuring that the printed font size is consistent, the interval is uniform, and there is no deformation; the Y-axis moving module 7 drives the X-axis rotating swing arm 2 to move back and forth in a straight line through the Y-axis servo motor 9, and its function is to drive the inkjet printer nozzle 1 to move back and forth. The position of the inkjet printer nozzle 1 rotates around the outer diameter of the spring 6 and moves back and forth along the spiral line of the spring 6, ensuring that the printed font is always on the center line of the steel wire; the Z-axis moving module 7 drives the X-axis rotating swing arm 2 to move back and forth in a straight line through the Y-axis servo motor 9, and its function is to drive the inkjet printer nozzle 1 to move back and forth. The position of the inkjet printer nozzle 1 rotates around the outer diameter of the spring 6 and moves back and forth along the spiral line of the spring 6, ensuring that the printed font is always on the center line of the steel wire; The movable module 8 is installed on the X-axis rotating swing arm 2, and controls the up and down movement of the inkjet printer nozzle 1 by cooperating with the Z-axis servo motor 12. Its function is to adjust the distance between the inkjet printer nozzle 1 and the rotation center of the X-axis rotating swing arm 2 when replacing springs 6 with different outer diameters, ensuring that the radial distance between the inkjet printer nozzle 1 and the spring 6 steel wire is equal when printing springs 6 with different outer diameters; the V-axis moving module 4 cooperates with the V-axis servo motor 10 to control the up and down movement of the support spring V-shaped plate 3. Its function is to keep the radial axis of the spring 6 coaxial with the swing arm axis center of the X-axis rotating swing arm 2 when replacing springs 6 with different outer diameters, ensuring that the radial distance between the inkjet printer nozzle 1 and the spring 6 steel wire is equal when printing springs 6 with different outer diameters.

Claims

1. A suspension spring product identification coding mechanism, characterized in that: include: Inkjet printer head (1), X-axis rotating swing arm (2), spring-supporting V-shaped plate (3), V-axis moving module (4), X-axis servo motor (5), spring (6), Y-axis moving module (7), Z-axis moving module (8), Y-axis servo motor (9), V-axis servo motor (10), PLC controller (11), Z-axis servo motor (12) and inkjet printer station (13); The bases of the V-axis moving module (4) and the Y-axis moving module (7) are fixedly mounted on a coding platform (13), and a PLC controller (11) is fixedly arranged on the top of the coding platform (13); the X-axis servo motor (5) is mounted on the outside of the X-axis rotating swing arm (2), and the Y-axis servo motor (9) is mounted on the outside of the Y-axis moving module (7); the Z-axis servo motor (12) is mounted on the outside of the Z-axis moving module (8), and the V-axis servo motor (10) is mounted on the outside of the V-axis moving module (4), and the support spring V-shaped plate (3) is mounted on the V-axis moving module (4).

2. The suspension spring product identification coding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring (6) is placed on the spring support V-shaped plate (3). By setting the value of the V-axis moving module (4), the V-axis servo motor (10) adjusts the position of the spring support V-shaped plate (3) so that the center line of the spring (6) is coaxial with the center line of the swing arm of the X-axis rotating swing arm (2).

3. The suspension spring product identification coding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Z-axis moving module (8) is installed on the X-axis rotating swing arm (2). By setting the value of the X-axis rotating swing arm (2), the X-axis servo motor (5) drives the inkjet printer nozzle (1) to swing in an arc around the radius of the spring (6).

4. The suspension spring product identification coding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inkjet printer head (1) is mounted on a Z-axis moving module (8). By setting the value of the Z-axis moving module (8), the Z-axis servo motor (12) adjusts the position of the inkjet printer head (1) so that the inkjet printer head (1) and the outer circle of the spring (6) maintain the same diameter.

5. The suspension spring product identification coding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The X-axis rotating swing arm (2) is installed on the Y-axis moving module (7). By setting the value of the Y-axis moving module (7), the Y-axis servo motor (9) drives the inkjet printer head (1) to move along the spiral lift of the spring (6), synchronizes the swing of the X-axis rotating swing arm (2), and accurately prints the printed characters on the steel wire of the spring (6).

6. The suspension spring product identification coding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The X-axis servo motor (5), the Y-axis servo motor (9), the Z-axis servo motor (12) and the V-axis servo motor (10) are all electrically connected to the PLC controller (11), and the PLC controller (11) can be used to control the number of rotations of the rotating shafts of the X-axis servo motor (5), the Y-axis servo motor (9), the Z-axis servo motor (12) and the V-axis servo motor (10).

7. The suspension spring product identification coding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PLC controller (11) operation interface is provided with a device status prompt box, and the status prompt box in the PLC controller (11) operation interface can intelligently display the real-time status of the device, and the PLC controller (11) is provided with an automatic editing and running program function.

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