Modularized automatic printing equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses modularized automatic printing equipment which comprises a feeding module and a printing module, the feeding module is provided with a first conveying mechanism for conveying certificates, the feeding module is provided with a storage mechanism, an output mechanism, a page turning mechanism, a storage assembly and a pushing assembly in the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism, and the storage mechanism is used for storing the certificates; the output mechanism is used for outputting the certificates in the storage mechanism to the first conveying mechanism one by one, and the page turning mechanism is used for opening all pages of the certificates; the storage assembly comprises a cache frame and a first driving part, the first driving part can drive the cache frame to ascend and descend, and the cache frame is provided with at least one layer of storage space for containing certificates; the pushing assembly comprises a first pushing plate and a second pushing plate, the first pushing plate pushes the printed objects into the storage space from the first conveying mechanism, and the second pushing plate moves to push the printed objects out of the storage space; and the printing module is adjacent to the feeding module and is provided with a plurality of printing mechanisms.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of printing equipment, and in particular to a modular automatic printing equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology and the popularization of automation equipment, automatic printing equipment plays an increasingly important role in daily office and production life.

[0003] For some special-purpose documents, such as certificates, contracts, or multi-page products such as albums, traditional manual loading and page turning methods are not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to errors and omissions, resulting in incorrect printed content. Existing automatic printing equipment needs to be equipped with a variety of auxiliary equipment and perform repeated loading, conveying, unloading, and storage, which has a complex structure and low production efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a modular automatic printing device, which can automatically transfer between modules through modular design, realize automatic loading, conveying, page turning and printing of certificates, and greatly improve production efficiency.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the modular automatic printing device comprises a loading module and a printing module, wherein the loading module is provided with a first conveying mechanism for conveying a certificate, and along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism, the loading module is provided with a storage mechanism, an output mechanism, a page turning mechanism, a storage component and a pushing component, wherein the storage mechanism is used to store the certificate, the output mechanism is used to output the certificate in the storage mechanism to the first conveying mechanism one by one, and the page turning mechanism is used to open each page of the certificate; The storage assembly includes a frame, a cache rack and a first driving component, the frame is provided with a vertical guide rail, the cache rack is slidably connected to the guide rail, the first driving component can drive the cache rack to move, and the cache rack is provided with at least one layer of storage space to accommodate certificates; The pushing assembly includes a base, a first pushing plate, a second pushing plate, a second driving component and a third driving component. The base is provided with a first horizontal slide rail and a second horizontal slide rail. The first pushing plate is slidably connected to the first slide rail, and the second pushing plate is slidably connected to the second slide rail. The second driving component can push the first pushing plate to move so as to push the printed matter from the first conveying mechanism into the storage space. The third driving component can push the second pushing plate to move so as to push the printed matter out of the storage space. The printing module is arranged adjacent to the feeding module. The printing module is provided with a second conveying mechanism and a plurality of printing mechanisms. The second conveying mechanism receives the certificate pushed out from the storage space and conveys the certificate through the printing mechanism. The printing mechanism is used to print the certificate.

[0006] The modular automatic printing device according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: The loading module is provided with a first conveying mechanism, a storage mechanism, an output mechanism, a page turning mechanism, a storage component and a pushing component. The storage mechanism is used to store the certificates, the output mechanism is used to output the certificates in the storage mechanism to the first conveying mechanism one by one, the page turning mechanism is used to open each page of the certificate, the cache rack of the storage component has at least one layer of storage space to accommodate the certificates, the first push plate pushes the certificates into the storage space of the cache rack, and then the second push plate pushes the certificates in the storage space out and hands them over to the second conveying mechanism of the printing module, and the certificates are printed by the printing mechanism. The modular automatic printing device of the present invention adopts a modular design, and can automatically hand over certificates between various modules, realize automatic loading, conveying, page turning, and printing of certificates, and greatly improve production efficiency.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the modular automatic printing device includes a plurality of the printing modules arranged in a single row, and the output end of the printing module is connected to the storage component and the pushing component to realize the handover of the certificate.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a recovery and storage component is provided at the output end of the second conveying mechanism, and the recovery and storage component includes a receiving seat, a storage component and a pushing component. The receiving seat is used to receive the certificate, and the storage component is connected to the upper side of the receiving seat. The storage component includes a storage rack and a receiving block. The storage rack is provided with a storage slot, and the receiving block is rotatably installed on the storage rack and protrudes from the slot wall of the storage slot; the pushing component is connected to the lower side of the receiving seat, and the pushing component is used to push the certificate to rise. When the certificate contacts the receiving block, the receiving block can rotate to avoid the certificate. When the certificate passes over the receiving block, the receiving block is reset and supports the certificate.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a push block is connected to the end of the first push plate, and the push block is connected to the first push plate via a horizontal rotating shaft. The first push plate is connected to an elastic member. Under the action of the elastic member, when the first push plate moves toward the direction close to the cache rack, the push block maintains a vertical state to push the printed material; when the first push plate moves away from the cache rack, the push block contacts the printed material and can rotate to avoid it.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the storage mechanism includes a book collection box and a book pushing device, the book collection box is provided with a receiving groove for receiving the certificate book, the output end of the receiving groove is provided with a baffle, and the receiving groove is provided with a guide member; the book pushing device is connected to the book collection box and is located in the receiving groove, the book pushing device includes a book pressing component and a pressure compensation component, the book pressing component includes a base and a pressure plate, the base is slidably connected to the guide member, the pressure plate is located between the base and the baffle, a spring is provided between the base and the pressure plate, the spring is compressed and pushes the pressure plate toward the baffle to press the certificate book, and the pressure compensation mechanism is connected to the base to drive the book pressing mechanism to apply constant pressure to the certificate book. According to some embodiments of the present invention, the output mechanism includes a certificate pushing device and a flipping device, the certificate pushing device includes a bracket, a driving assembly and a certificate pushing assembly, the bracket is connected to the output end of the collection box, the baffle is fixed to the bracket, an output gap is formed between the baffle and the side wall of the collection box, and the output gap can allow a single certificate to pass through, the driving assembly is connected to the bracket, the flipping device is arranged adjacent to the collection box, the flipping device includes a roller and a fixing seat connected to the side wall of the roller, the fixing seat includes two clamping plates, a certificate slot is formed between the two clamping plates, and a single certificate can be inserted into the certificate slot; the roller is rotatably connected to the bracket and has a power source, the driving assembly is connected to and drives the certificate pushing assembly to reciprocate toward or away from the flipping device to push the certificates one by one into the certificate slot, and the roller drives the certificates to flip to a horizontal state, and the first conveying mechanism includes an output belt, and a plurality of positioning blocks are arranged on the output belt, and each positioning block defines a card slot to accommodate the certificates in a horizontal state. .

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the page-turning mechanism includes a first page-turning component, a book pressing component and a second page-turning component, the first page-turning component is located on one side of the output belt, and the first page-turning component is used to drive the top page of the certificate to turn over to an acute angle; the book pressing component and the first page-turning component are located on the same side of the output belt, the book pressing component includes a supporting seat, a first driving component and a book pressing block, the book pressing block is rotatably connected to the supporting seat, the first driving component is connected to and drives the book pressing block to rotate, and after the first page-turning component turns over the top page of the certificate, the book pressing block presses the certificate; the second page-turning component is located on the other side of the output belt, and the second page-turning component is used to drive the top page of the certificate to turn over to an obtuse angle.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the loading module is also provided with a separation page turning structure, which includes a paging component and the first page turning component, the paging component and the book pressing component are located on the same side of the output belt, the paging component includes a connecting seat, a power component and a page brushing roller, the power component and the page brushing roller are both installed on the connecting seat, the power component is connected to and drives the page brushing roller to rotate, and the surrounding wall of the page brushing roller is provided with a separation brush to brush open the edge of the top page of the certificate.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the printing mechanism includes a mounting frame, two printing components and a moving component, the mounting frame is provided with two mounting tables, each of which is provided with a printing component, and an activity space is formed between the two mounting tables, and support frames are provided on both sides of the activity space, and the moving component includes a lifting component, a translation component and a printing table, the printing table is used to support the certificate, the lifting component is used to drive the translation component to move in a vertical direction, the printing table is installed at the movable end of the translation component, and the translation component is used to drive the printing table to move in a horizontal direction; or, the translation component is used to drive the lifting component to move in a horizontal direction, the printing table is installed at the movable end of the lifting component, and the lifting component is used to drive the printing table to move in a vertical direction; each support frame is connected to one of the moving components, and the two printing tables are located in the activity space.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the printing module is provided with a page rubbing and turning mechanism, which includes a support seat, a horizontal moving component, a power component and a page rubbing wheel, the support seat is fixedly connected to the printing module, the horizontal moving component is connected to the support seat, the page rubbing wheel is rotatably connected to the horizontal moving component, and the page rubbing wheel can abut against the certificate, the power component is used to drive the page rubbing wheel to rotate, and the movement direction of the horizontal moving component is perpendicular to the axial direction of the page rubbing wheel.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a detection module is further included, and the detection module is used to detect the information on the certificate to confirm the transportation route of the certificate.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a modular automatic printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the handover between modules in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the connection between the storage component and the push component in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 The structure of the storage component in the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ; Figure 5 The structure of the storage component in the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a push component in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a recycling storage component in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the collection box in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the push device in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the extrusion assembly in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the output mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.12 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the pushing device in the embodiment of the present invention; Fig.13 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the turning device in the embodiment of the present invention; Fig.14 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first conveying mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.15 It is a structural schematic diagram of a page turning mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.16 is an exploded schematic diagram of a first page turning component in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pressing assembly in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.18 is a schematic structural diagram of a second page turning component in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.19 A schematic diagram of the structure of a paging component in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 20 A schematic diagram of the structure of a printing mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.21 The structure of the mobile component in the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ; Fig. 22 The structure of the mobile component in the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ; Fig.23 Schematic diagram of the use state of the page rubbing and turning mechanism in the embodiment of the present invention; Fig.24 It is a structural schematic diagram of the page rubbing and turning mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.25 It is a structural schematic diagram of a lifting assembly in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.26 1 is an exploded view of a lifting assembly in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0019] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., and orientations or positional relationships indicated 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, and 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.

[0020] In the description of the present invention, "several" means one or more, "more" means more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" etc. are understood as not including the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood as including the number itself. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing the technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] It is understandable that, referring to Figures 1 to 6 The embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention proposes a modular automatic printing device. Through modular design, it can automatically transfer between modules to realize automatic loading, conveying, page turning and printing of certificates, greatly improving production efficiency.

[0023] The modular automatic printing device at least includes a loading module 10 and a printing module 20. The loading module 10 is provided with a first conveying mechanism 30 to convey the certificate. Along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism 30, the loading module is provided with a storage mechanism, an output mechanism, a page turning mechanism, a storage component 100 and a pushing component 200. The storage mechanism is used to store the certificate, the output mechanism is used to output the certificates in the storage mechanism to the first conveying mechanism 30 one by one, and the page turning mechanism is used to open each page of the certificate. The printing module 20 is arranged adjacent to the loading module 10. The printing module 20 is provided with a second conveying mechanism 40 and a plurality of printing mechanisms. The second conveying mechanism 40 receives the certificate pushed out from the storage component 100 and conveys the certificate through the printing mechanism. The printing mechanism is used to print the certificate.

[0024] The storage assembly 100 is composed of a frame 110, a cache rack 120 and a first driving component 130. The frame 110 is the supporting structure of the entire storage mechanism and is installed on the loading module 10. A vertical guide rail 111 is provided on the frame 110. The cache rack 120 is designed to slide along the guide rail 111 to achieve the vertical lifting and lowering movement of the cache rack 120. The guide rail 111 is usually two and spaced apart to provide a more stable support for the cache rack 120. Considering the large volume of the cache rack 120, two sliders 112 are connected to each guide rail 111, and the two sliders 112 are distributed at the upper and lower ends of the cache rack 120, so that the movement of the cache rack 120 is more stable and the support is more reliable. At least one layer of storage space 121 is provided on the cache rack 120. The storage space 121 is designed to have a space capable of accommodating certificates. The function of the first driving component 130 is to drive the cache rack 120 to lift and lower along the guide rail 111 to adjust the height of the storage space 121. The first driving component 130 can select a power source such as a motor, hydraulic or pneumatic, depending on the design requirements and use environment of the handover mechanism.

[0025] The push assembly 200 includes a base 210, a first push plate 220, a second driving component 230, a second push plate 240 and a third driving component 250. The base 210 is connected to the loading module 10 to provide a fixed foundation for the push assembly 200. The base 210 is provided with a horizontal first slide rail 211 and a second slide rail 212. The first push plate 220 slides along the first slide rail 211. The second driving component 230 is used to push the first push plate 220 to move along the first slide rail 211 to push the certificate into the storage space 121. The second push plate 240 is designed to push the certificate out of the storage space 121. The second push plate 240 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 212 provided on the base 210. The second slide rail 212 is also arranged horizontally and parallel to the first slide rail 211. The third driving component 250 is responsible for pushing the second push plate 240 to move along the second slide rail 212 to realize the action of the second push plate 240 pushing the certificate out.

[0026] If the cache rack 120 uses a storage space 121, the first push plate 220 pushes the certificate into the storage space 121, the first driving component 130 drives the cache rack 120 to rise, and then the second push plate 240 pushes the certificate out of the storage space 121 and hands it over to the second conveying component 410 of the second module 400.

[0027] If the cache rack 120 uses multiple storage spaces 121, the first push plate 220 pushes the certificate to be accurately placed in the storage space 121 in the horizontal direction, the first driving component 130 and the second driving component 230 are linked, and the cache rack 120 rises one level, and the next certificate can be pushed into the corresponding storage space 121. At the same time, the storage space 121 where the certificate is stored corresponds to the height of the second push plate 240, and the second push plate 240 pushes the certificate out of the storage space 121 and hands it over to the second conveying component 410 of the second module 400, without interfering with each other and in an orderly manner.

[0028] It is understandable that, in order to move the cache rack 120 up and down, the second push plate 240 can be arranged above the first push plate 220, and the height difference between the second push plate 240 and the first push plate 220 matches the height position change of the storage space 121. The second push plate 240 can also be arranged below the first push plate 220, and the second push plate 240 and the first push plate 220 can also be arranged to have the same height.

[0029] Furthermore, in order to monitor the status of the certificate in real time, sensors are connected to the cache rack 120. The sensors are distributed on the side walls of the storage space and can detect the certificates in each storage space. The sensors can be of various types, such as infrared sensors, weight sensors or RFID sensors, depending on the material of the certificate and the parameters to be monitored. The main function of the sensor is to detect whether the certificate has been stored in the storage space 121.

[0030] In addition, the sensor can be linked with other parts of the transfer mechanism (such as the first drive component 130, the second drive component 230 and the third drive component 250) to quickly realize the transfer of the certificate according to the storage status of the certificate.

[0031] Furthermore, along the moving direction of the second push plate 240, the difference in stroke size between the second push plate 240 and the first push plate 220 is greater than the length of the storage space 121, ensuring that the second push plate 240 can pass through the entire storage space 121 when pushing the certificate, thereby effectively pushing the certificate completely out of the storage space 121.

[0032] In actual application, when it is necessary to take out the certificate stored in the storage space 121, the third driving component 250 is started to push the second push plate 240 to move along the second slide rail 212, and the front end of the second push plate 240 contacts the certificate and applies a thrust to push the certificate out of the storage space 121. The second push plate 240 can be provided with two push surfaces distributed at intervals, so that the certificate is pushed to move more smoothly and with balanced force.

[0033] In actual use, the cache rack 120 of the storage component 100 has a multi-layer storage space 121 to accommodate certificates, and can temporarily store multiple certificates. For example, when the printing module 20 fails or stops working, the cache rack 120 can be used to temporarily store the certificates. After the printing module 20 resumes normal operation, the certificates can be output for continuous and automated production, which reduces downtime waiting time and helps improve production efficiency.

[0034] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the cache rack 120 adopts a frame structure to form a multi-layer storage space 121, which not only improves the overall structural strength and rigidity of the cache rack 120, but also increases the space utilization of the cache rack 120. An upper positioning block 122 and a lower positioning block 123 are provided in each storage space 121, and a gap matching the thickness of the certificate is formed between the upper positioning block 122 and the lower positioning block 123. After the certificate enters, it can be accurately positioned to eliminate the slippage or displacement of the certificate. In order to facilitate the entry of the certificate, the upper positioning block 122 and the lower positioning block 123 are both designed with chamfers on the entrance side of the storage space 121. By setting the chamfers, the entrance is enlarged to prevent the certificate from colliding with the upper positioning block 122 and the lower positioning block 123. Moreover, the chamfers can push the certificate to automatically enter between the upper positioning block 122 and the lower positioning block 123, and also make the movement of the certificate smoother.

[0035] Reference Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first driving component 130 includes a first motor 131, a screw rod 132 and a nut 133. The first motor 131 serves as a power source, and its output shaft is connected to the screw rod 132. The screw rod 132 is arranged vertically and parallel to the guide rail 111. The nut 133 is sleeved on the screw rod 132 and connected to the cache rack 120 through a support plate. When the motor is working, the rotation of the screw rod 132 drives the nut 133 to move along the axial direction of the screw rod 132, thereby driving the cache rack 120 to rise and fall along the guide rail 111. The structure of the frame 110 has a vertical plate, and the screw rod 132 and the guide rail 111 are arranged on both sides of the vertical plate. A vertical slide groove is arranged on the frame 110 (vertical plate), and the support plate passes through the slide groove, and the structure is more compact.

[0036] It is understandable that, considering the continuous transportation of the certificate, the first push plate 220 will collide with the certificate during the retreat of the first push plate 220. An improved design is made for the first push plate 220, and a push block 221 is connected to the end of the first push plate 220. The push block 221 is connected to the first push plate 220 through a horizontal rotating shaft 222. When the first push plate 220 moves toward the cache rack 120, the push block 221 remains in a vertical state and contacts the certificate to push the certificate smoothly into the storage space 121; when the first push plate 220 moves away from the cache rack 120, the push block 221 contacts the certificate, and the push block 221 can rotate around the rotating shaft 222 to avoid the certificate, thereby preventing the certificate from being displaced by the push block 221. In addition, the first push plate 220 may also have a lifting function. After the certificate is pushed into the storage space 121, the first push plate 220 rises a certain distance to avoid the certificate. The first push plate 220 may be driven to rise and fall by structures such as a cylinder and a cam.

[0037] Furthermore, in order to keep the push block 221 in a vertical state and improve the stability of pushing the certificate, the first push plate 220 is connected to an elastic member, the function of which is to keep the push block 221 in a vertical state. When the first push plate 220 moves in a direction close to the cache rack 120, the elastic member provides a continuous force to ensure that the push block 221 always remains in a vertical state. When the first push plate 220 moves in a direction away from the cache rack 120, the push block 221 automatically flips over to avoid the certificate and returns to the initial position of pushing, and the elastic member drives the push block 221 to restore the vertical state. The elastic member can be an elastic member such as a spring, an elastic rubber or a shrapnel. For example, the elastic member is a torsion spring, which is mounted on the rotating shaft 222, and the two ends are respectively connected to the first push plate 220 and the push block 221.

[0038] It is understandable that the modular automatic printing device can have a plurality of printing modules 20 arranged in a single row, and the storage component 100 and the pushing component 200 are connected at the output end of the printing module to realize the continuous handover of the certificate. In other words, one or more printing modules 20 can be selected according to the actual printing needs.

[0039] It is understandable that after printing, the certificates need to be collected and stored for reference. Figure 7, a recovery storage structure 300 can be installed at the output end of the second conveying mechanism 40, and the recovery storage structure 300 includes a receiving seat 310 for receiving the certificate, a storage assembly 320 connected to the upper side of the receiving seat 310, and a pushing assembly 330 connected to the lower side of the receiving seat 310. Among them, the storage assembly 320 includes a storage rack 321 and a receiving block 322, the storage rack 321 is provided with a storage slot 3211, and the receiving block 322 is rotatably installed on the storage rack 321 and protrudes from the slot wall of the storage slot 3211. Further, the pushing assembly 330 is used to push the certificate to rise, and when the certificate passes over the receiving block 322, the receiving block 322 is reset and supports the certificate. It is easy to understand that the efficient recovery and storage of the certificate is achieved through the cleverly designed push component 330 and the receiving block 322 with a reset function. When the certificate is detected, the push component 330 pushes it upward. At this time, the certificate overcomes the resistance of the receiving block 322 and passes over the receiving block 322 and enters the storage slot 3211; then, the receiving block 322 automatically resets, supports the certificate and prepares for the arrival of the next certificate. The overall structure is simple and easy to use, which not only simplifies the recycling process and improves the recycling efficiency, but also ensures that the certificate is intact during the recycling process, greatly improves the ability and reliability of the automated printing equipment to process the certificate, reduces the risk of downtime due to mechanical failure, and is suitable for high-efficiency production lines that need to frequently process certificates.

[0040] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, an elastic member is provided between the receiving block 322 and the storage rack 321. Under the action of the elastic member, the receiving block 322 keeps protruding from the groove wall of the storage groove 3211, so that the receiving block 322 can keep protruding when the certificate book is raised, thereby effectively supporting the certificate book under normal conditions and preventing it from slipping. At the same time, when the certificate book rises, the elastic member can play a buffering role to reduce mechanical wear, and after the certificate book passes over the receiving block 322, the elastic member can quickly reset the receiving block 322 to ensure the normal support of the subsequent certificate book. In some embodiments, the elastic member is a compression spring (not shown in the figure), and the compression spring presses the side of the receiving block away from the center of the storage groove to drive the receiving block to rotate into the storage groove. For example, the middle part of the receiving block is rotatably connected to the storage rack, and the compression spring presses the lower side of the outer wall of the receiving block to drive the lower part of the receiving block to rotate inward. In some embodiments, the elastic member is a reset tension spring (not shown in the figure), and the reset tension spring pushes the inner side of the rotating receiving block to reset. In other embodiments, there is no need to provide an elastic member, and the receiving seat can be rotated downward and reset by its own weight.

[0041] Reference Figures 8 to 10The storage mechanism includes a book collection box 400 and a book pushing device. The book collection box 400 contains a storage slot 401 for accommodating one or more certificates, and the certificates are placed vertically. A baffle is provided at the output end of the storage slot 401 to limit the movement of the certificate in the storage slot 401. A guide member 410 is provided in the storage slot 401 to guide the movement of the book pushing device. Furthermore, the book pushing device is connected to the book collection box 400 and is located in the accommodating groove 401. The book pushing device includes a book pressing component 420 and a pressure compensation component 430. The book pressing component 420 includes a base 421 and a pressure plate 422. The pressure plate 422 is connected to a mounting seat 423. The mounting seat 423 and the base 421 are slidably connected to the guide member 410. The mounting seat 423 is located between the base 421 and the baffle. A spring 424 is arranged between the base 421 and the mounting seat 423. The spring 424 is compressed and pushes the pressure plate 422 toward the baffle. The mounting seat 423 and the pressure plate 422 are pushed toward the baffle by their elastic force, thereby pressing and pushing the certificate placed in the accommodating groove 401. The pressure compensation component 430 is connected to the base 421 to drive the book pressing component 420 to apply constant pressure to the certificate.

[0042] The pressure compensation assembly 430 includes a second driving member 431, a position sensor 432 and a triggering piece 433. The position sensor 432 is installed at an appropriate position of the base 421 to detect the position change of the triggering piece 433. The triggering piece 433 is fixedly connected to the mounting seat 423. After the certificate is output, the mounting seat 423 moves forward to make the triggering piece 433 disengage from the position sensor 432. The second driving member 431 is activated to drive the base 421 to move toward the mounting seat 423, thereby maintaining the compression amount of the spring 424 and ensuring that the pressure plate 422 applies a constant pressure to the certificate.

[0043] Furthermore, the book collection box 400 also has a pressing assembly 440, which has a pressing belt 441. The pressing belt 441 is provided with a horizontal pressing section, which is located at the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 401 and contacts the open side of the certificate book to keep the certificate book in a closed state. During the transportation process, the pressing belt 441 moves synchronously with the movement of the certificate book, and the friction force thereof firmly fixes the certificate book in the accommodating groove, further preventing the open side of the certificate book from spreading, and ensuring that the certificate book always remains closed and arranged in an orderly manner during the transportation process.

[0044] Reference Figures 11 to 14The output mechanism includes a certificate pushing device and a flipping device. The certificate pushing device includes a bracket 450, a driving assembly 460 and a certificate pushing assembly 470. The bracket 450 is connected to the output end of the collection box 400. The baffle is fixed to the bracket 450. An output gap is formed between the baffle and the side wall of the collection box 400. The output gap can allow a single certificate to pass through. The driving assembly 460 is connected to the bracket 450. The driving assembly 460 is connected to and drives the certificate pushing assembly 470 to move back and forth toward or away from the acquisition device 300 to push the certificates one by one through the output gap. The certificate pushing assembly 470 is a block that can contact the certificate and is provided with a ratchet-like structure. The thrust is maintained when the certificate is pushed and the certificate is automatically deflected to avoid the certificate when it is retracted.

[0045] The flipping device includes a roller 480 and a fixed seat 481. The roller 480 is rotatably connected to the bracket 450 through bearings and other components to ensure that it can rotate smoothly. The fixed seat 481 is connected to the side wall of the roller 480, and each fixed seat 481 includes two oppositely arranged clamping plates 4811. The two clamping plates 4811 form a certificate slot, and the size of the clamping plates 4811 is slightly larger than the thickness of the certificate to ensure that the certificate can be firmly embedded therein without being too tight or too loose. When the roller 480 rotates, the fixed seat 481 moves accordingly, thereby driving the certificate embedded therein to flip. It can be understood that the fixed seat 481 can be set according to demand, such as one, two, etc. In some embodiments, four fixed seats 481 are provided, and the four fixed seats 481 are evenly arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the roller 480 to achieve continuous flipping of the certificate. The certificate pushing component 470 pushes the certificates one by one through the output gap, and then the certificates enter the certificate slot, and the roller 480 rotates to drive the certificate to flip to a horizontal state. The first conveying mechanism 30 is provided with an output belt 31 , on which a plurality of positioning blocks 32 are arranged. Each group of positioning blocks 32 defines a slot to accommodate a certificate in a horizontal state, and the output belt 31 carries the certificate away.

[0046] Reference Figures 15 to 18 The page turning mechanism includes a first page turning component 510, a book pressing component 520 and a second page turning component 530. The book pressing component 520 and the first page turning component 510 are located on the same side of the output belt 31. The first page turning component 510 is used to drive the top page of the certificate to be turned to an acute angle. The first page turning component 510 is provided with a suction cup 511 that can be tilted and lifted. The suction cup 511 can absorb the top page of the certificate and drive the top page to be turned to an acute angle. The book pressing component 520 includes a support seat 521 and a book pressing block 522. The book pressing block 522 is rotatably connected to the support seat 521 and has a power source to drive the book pressing block 522 to rotate. After the top page of the certificate is turned, the book pressing block 522 presses the unopened part of the certificate.

[0047] The second page turning assembly 530 is located on the other side of the output belt 31. After the first page turning assembly 510 drives the top page of the certificate to be turned to an acute angle, the pressing assembly 520 presses the certificate, and then the second page turning assembly 530 drives the top page of the certificate to be turned to an obtuse angle. Due to the existence of the pressing assembly 520, it is possible to prevent the pages that do not need to be turned from being driven by the second page turning assembly 530. The second page turning assembly 530 includes a page shifting block 531 that can be moved horizontally. The page shifting block 531 is connected to a power source to achieve horizontal movement and control. Since the first page turning assembly 510 has already turned the top page to a certain angle, the page shifting block 531 can directly push the inner side of the top page to continue to turn the top page, so that the top page continues to turn from the acute angle state to ensure that the top page is fully opened.

[0048] Reference Figures 15 to 19 , considering that the inner pages of the certificate may not be separated due to static electricity or abnormal jamming, which affects the page turning. The feeding module 10 is also provided with a separation page turning structure 540. The feeding module 10 has two sets of page turning mechanisms, and the separation page turning structure is applied to the second set of page turning mechanisms. The separation page turning structure 540 includes a connecting seat 541 and a page brush roller 542. The page brush roller 542 is rotatably mounted on the connecting seat 541 and is connected to a power source to drive the page brush roller 542 to rotate. The surrounding wall of the page brush roller 542 is provided with a separation brush 543. The separation brush 543 is soft bristles. The rotating bristles contact the edges of the inner pages of the certificate to separate the inner pages, which is beneficial to the subsequent page turning.

[0049] In some embodiments, the printing mechanism has a double-station continuous alternating operation structure. Figure 20 to Figure 22 , including a mounting frame 600 and a moving component 630, the mounting frame 600 is provided with an activity space 601, and support frames 610 are provided on both sides of the activity space 601; the moving component 630 includes a lifting component 631, a translation component 632 and a printing table 633, and the printing table 633 is used to support the certificate; the lifting component 631 is used to drive the translation component 632 to move in the vertical direction, and the printing table 633 is installed at the movable end of the translation component 632, and the translation component 632 is used to drive the printing table 633 to move in the horizontal direction, or the translation component 632 is used to drive the lifting component 631 to move in the horizontal direction, and the printing table 633 is installed at the movable end of the lifting component 631, and the lifting component 631 is used to drive the printing table 633 to move in the vertical direction; wherein each support frame 610 is connected to a moving component 630, and the two printing tables 633 are located in the activity space 601. The upper end of each support frame 610 can be installed with a printing component, such as a laser printing component, an inkjet printing component, etc., depending on the usage requirements.

[0050] The printing table 633 is arranged at the movable end of the translation component 632, and the translation component 632 is arranged at the movable end of the lifting component 631. The lifting component 631 can drive the translation component 632 and the printing table 633 to move synchronously in the vertical direction, and the translation component 632 can drive the printing table 633 to move in the horizontal direction, or the printing table 633 is arranged at the movable end of the lifting component 631, and the lifting component 631 is arranged at the movable end of the translation component 632. The translation component 632 can drive the lifting component 631 and the printing table 633 to move synchronously in the horizontal direction, and the lifting component 631 can drive the printing table 633 to move in the vertical direction; the lifting component 631 and the translation component 632 cooperate to drive the printing table 633 to move parallel in the activity space 601, so that the two moving components 630 can cooperate to drive the certificate to rotate in the two printing mechanisms, shorten the idle time of the printing mechanism, enable the two printing mechanisms to print the certificate at the same time, reduce the waiting time for the certificate printing, and improve the printing efficiency.

[0051] Reference Fig.23 and Fig.24 The printing module 20 is provided with a page-rubbing and page-turning mechanism, which is used to turn the inner pages of the certificate. The page-rubbing and page-turning mechanism includes a support seat 710, a horizontal moving component 720 and a page-rubbing wheel 730. The support seat 710 is fixedly connected to the printing module 20, the horizontal moving component 720 is connected to the support seat 710, the page-rubbing wheel 730 is rotatably connected to the horizontal moving component 720, and the page-rubbing wheel 730 can abut against the printed matter. The page-rubbing wheel 730 is connected to a power source to realize its own rotation, and the movement direction of the horizontal moving component 720 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the page-rubbing wheel 730.

[0052] When the page rubbing and page turning mechanism is in operation, the certificate is placed on the second conveying mechanism 40, and the page rubbing wheel 730 is driven by the horizontal moving component 720 to move horizontally, and the page rubbing wheel 730 can rotate by itself. The rotating page rubbing wheel 730 abuts against the inner pages of the certificate, so that the page rubbing wheel 730 can rub open the inner pages of the certificate, and the horizontal moving component 720 moves in the horizontal direction on the support seat 710, so that the page rubbing wheel 730 can smoothly turn the pages of the certificate.

[0053] In some embodiments, the detection module is used to detect the information on the certificate to confirm the transportation route of the certificate, such as whether the conditions for entering the next printing step are met. If it is confirmed that the certificate cannot meet the conditions for entering the next printing step, it will be transported to the recycling storage component 300 through the second conveying mechanism 40. In addition, in some embodiments, the detection module is used together with the lifting component 800, which can lift the certificate and attach it to the transparent plate, so that the surface attached to the transparent plate is used as the reference surface of the detection plane. For example, referring to Fig.25 and Fig.26, the lifting assembly 800 includes a power element 810, a first supporting plate 820 and a second supporting plate 830, the first supporting plate 820 and the second supporting plate 830 are used to support the thick side and the thin side of the certificate respectively, the power element 810 is connected and drives the first supporting plate 820 to move in the vertical direction, and the second supporting plate 830 is installed on the first supporting plate 820 in a floating manner in the vertical direction to drive the printing surfaces of the thick side and the thin side to be flush. Specifically, when the power element 810 drives the first supporting plate 820 to move through the cam transmission structure, the second supporting plate 830 is connected to the first supporting plate 820 through an elastic connector 840, and the common elastic connector 840 has a compression spring. Optionally, a detection device is provided above the detection plane, and the lifting assembly 800 can drive the pages of the certificate to flatly fit the detection plane to ensure the accuracy of information acquisition. For example, when it is detected that the certificate is a waste copy, it is transported to the recovery storage assembly 300 through the second conveying mechanism 40.

[0054] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. Modular automatic printing equipment, characterized in that: include: A loading module, wherein the loading module is provided with a first conveying mechanism for conveying certificates. Along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism, the loading module is provided with a storage mechanism, an output mechanism, a page turning mechanism, a storage component and a pushing component. The storage mechanism is used to store the certificates. The output mechanism is used to output the certificates in the storage mechanism to the first conveying mechanism one by one. The page turning mechanism is used to open each page of the certificates. The storage assembly includes a frame, a cache rack and a first driving component, the frame is provided with a vertical guide rail, the cache rack is slidably connected to the guide rail, the first driving component can drive the cache rack to move, and the cache rack is provided with at least one layer of storage space to accommodate certificates; The pushing assembly includes a base, a first pushing plate, a second pushing plate, a second driving component and a third driving component. The base is provided with a first horizontal slide rail and a second horizontal slide rail. The first pushing plate is slidably connected to the first slide rail, and the second pushing plate is slidably connected to the second slide rail. The second driving component can push the first pushing plate to move so as to push the printed matter from the first conveying mechanism into the storage space. The third driving component can push the second pushing plate to move so as to push the printed matter out of the storage space. The printing module is arranged adjacent to the feeding module. The printing module is provided with a second conveying mechanism and a plurality of printing mechanisms. The second conveying mechanism receives the certificate pushed out from the storage space and conveys the certificate through the printing mechanism. The printing mechanism is used to print the certificate.

2. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The modular automatic printing device comprises a plurality of printing modules arranged in a single row in sequence, and the output end of the printing module is connected to the storage component and the pushing component to realize the handover of the certificate.

3. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the second conveying mechanism is provided with a recovery and storage component, and the recovery and storage component includes a receiving seat, a storage component and a pushing component. The receiving seat is used to receive the certificate, and the storage component is connected to the upper side of the receiving seat. The storage component includes a storage rack and a receiving block. The storage rack is provided with a storage slot, and the receiving block is rotatably installed on the storage rack and protrudes from the slot wall of the storage slot; the pushing component is connected to the lower side of the receiving seat, and the pushing component is used to push the certificate to rise. When the certificate contacts the receiving block, the receiving block can rotate to avoid the certificate. When the certificate passes over the receiving block, the receiving block is reset and supports the certificate.

4. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A push block is connected to the end of the first push plate, and the push block is connected to the first push plate through a horizontal rotating shaft. The first push plate is connected to an elastic member. Under the action of the elastic member, when the first push plate moves toward the direction close to the cache rack, the push block maintains a vertical state to push the printed material; when the first push plate moves away from the cache rack, the push block contacts the printed material and can rotate to avoid it.

5. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage mechanism includes a book collection box and a book pushing device, the book collection box is provided with a receiving groove for receiving the certificate book, the output end of the receiving groove is provided with a baffle, and the receiving groove is provided with a guide member; the book pushing device is connected to the book collection box and is located in the receiving groove, the book pushing device includes a book pressing component and a pressure compensation component, the book pressing component includes a base and a pressure plate, the base is slidably connected to the guide member, the pressure plate is located between the base and the baffle, a spring is provided between the base and the pressure plate, the spring is compressed and pushes the pressure plate to move toward the baffle to press the certificate book, and the pressure compensation mechanism is connected to the base to drive the book pressing mechanism to apply constant pressure to the certificate book.

6. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The output mechanism includes a certificate pushing device and a flipping device, the certificate pushing device includes a bracket, a driving assembly and a certificate pushing assembly, the bracket is connected to the output end of the collection box, the baffle is fixed to the bracket, an output gap is formed between the baffle and the side wall of the collection box, and the output gap can allow a single certificate to pass through, the driving assembly is connected to the bracket, the flipping device is arranged adjacent to the collection box, the flipping device includes a roller and a fixed seat connected to the side wall of the roller, the fixed seat includes two clamping plates, a certificate slot is formed between the two clamping plates, and a single certificate can be embedded in the certificate slot; the roller is rotatably connected to the bracket and has a power source, the driving assembly is connected to and drives the certificate pushing assembly to reciprocate toward or away from the flipping device to push the certificates one by one into the certificate slot, and the roller drives the certificates to flip to a horizontal state, and the first conveying mechanism includes an output belt, and a plurality of positioning blocks are arranged on the output belt, each positioning block defines a card slot to accommodate the certificate in a horizontal state.

7. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The page-turning mechanism includes a first page-turning component, a book pressing component and a second page-turning component. The first page-turning component is located on one side of the output belt, and is used to drive the top page of the certificate to turn over to an acute angle; the book pressing component and the first page-turning component are located on the same side of the output belt, and the book pressing component includes a supporting seat, a first driving component and a book pressing block, and the book pressing block is rotatably connected to the supporting seat. The first driving component is connected to and drives the book pressing block to rotate, and after the first page-turning component turns over the top page of the certificate, the book pressing block presses the certificate; the second page-turning component is located on the other side of the output belt, and is used to drive the top page of the certificate to turn over to an obtuse angle.

8. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The feeding module is also provided with a separation page turning structure, which includes a paging component and the first page turning component. The paging component and the book pressing component are located on the same side of the output belt. The paging component includes a connecting seat, a power component and a page brushing roller. The power component and the page brushing roller are both installed on the connecting seat. The power component is connected to and drives the page brushing roller to rotate. The surrounding wall of the page brushing roller is provided with a separation brush to brush open the edge of the top page of the certificate.

9. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing mechanism includes a mounting frame, two printing components and a moving component. The mounting frame is provided with two mounting tables, each of which is provided with a printing component, and an activity space is formed between the two mounting tables. Support frames are provided on both sides of the activity space. The moving component includes a lifting component, a translation component and a printing table. The printing table is used to support the certificate. The lifting component is used to drive the translation component to move in a vertical direction. The printing table is installed at the movable end of the translation component. The translation component is used to drive the printing table to move in a horizontal direction; or, the translation component is used to drive the lifting component to move in a horizontal direction. The printing table is installed at the movable end of the lifting component. The lifting component is used to drive the printing table to move in a vertical direction. Each support frame is connected with one of the moving components, and the two printing tables are located in the activity space.

10. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing module is provided with a page rubbing and turning mechanism, which includes a support seat, a horizontal moving component, a power component and a page rubbing wheel. The support seat is fixedly connected to the printing module, the horizontal moving component is connected to the support seat, the page rubbing wheel is rotatably connected to the horizontal moving component, and the page rubbing wheel can abut against the certificate. The power component is used to drive the page rubbing wheel to rotate, and the movement direction of the horizontal moving component is perpendicular to the axial direction of the page rubbing wheel.

11. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a detection module, which is used to detect the information on the certificate to confirm the transportation route of the certificate.

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