Modular automated printing apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of modular automatic printing equipment, including feeding module and printing module, feeding module is provided with first conveying mechanism to convey certificate, along the conveying direction of first conveying mechanism, feeding module is provided with storage mechanism, output mechanism, page turning mechanism, storage component and push component, storage mechanism is used to store certificate, output mechanism is used to output certificate in storage mechanism to first conveying mechanism one by one, page turning mechanism is used to open each page of certificate;Storage component buffer rack and first drive part, first drive part can drive buffer rack to lift, buffer rack is provided with at least one layer of storage space to accommodate certificate;Push component includes first push plate and second push plate, first push plate pushes certificate into storage space from first conveying mechanism, and second push plate moves and pushes certificate out from storage space;Printing module is arranged adjacent to feeding module, with several printing mechanisms.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of printing equipment, in particular to a modular automatic printing equipment. BACKGROUND

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

[0003] For some special purpose files, such as certificates, contracts or multi-page products such as albums, traditional manual feeding, page turning and other methods not only consume time and effort, but also are prone to errors, resulting in incorrect printing content. The existing automatic printing equipment needs to be equipped with multiple auxiliary equipment and multiple repeated feeding, conveying, discharging and storage, which is complex in structure and low in production efficiency. SUMMARY

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

[0005] The modular automatic printing equipment according to the first aspect of the present application comprises a feeding module and a printing module, the feeding module is provided with a first conveying mechanism to convey certificates, along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism, the feeding module is provided with a storage mechanism, an output mechanism, a page turning mechanism, a storage assembly and a pushing assembly, 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, and the page turning mechanism is used to open each page of the certificates;

[0006] The storage assembly comprises a rack, a buffer rack and a first driving part, the rack is provided with a vertical guide rail, the buffer rack is slidingly connected to the guide rail, and the first driving part can drive the buffer rack to move, the buffer rack is provided with at least one layer of storage space to accommodate certificates;

[0007] The pushing assembly comprises a base, a first pushing plate, a second pushing plate, a second driving part and a third driving part, the base is provided with a horizontal first sliding rail and a second sliding rail, the first pushing plate is slidingly connected to the first sliding rail, the second pushing plate is slidingly connected to the second sliding rail, the second driving part can drive the first pushing plate to move to push the certificates from the first conveying mechanism into the storage space, and the third driving part can drive the second pushing plate to move to push the certificates out of the storage space;

[0008] A printing module is arranged adjacent to the feeding module, and the printing module is provided with a second conveying mechanism and a plurality of printing mechanisms, the second conveying mechanism receives the certificate from the storage space and conveys the certificate through the printing mechanisms, and the printing mechanisms are used for printing the certificate.

[0009] The modular automatic printing device has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0010] The feeding module is provided with a first conveying mechanism, a storage mechanism, an output mechanism, a page turning mechanism, a storage assembly and a pushing assembly, the storage mechanism is used for storing the certificate, the output mechanism is used for outputting the certificates in the storage mechanism to the first conveying mechanism one by one, the page turning mechanism is used for opening the pages of the certificate, the buffer rack of the storage assembly has at least one storage space to accommodate the certificate, the first push plate pushes the certificate into the storage space of the buffer rack, and then the second push plate pushes the certificate in the storage space out and transfers the certificate to the second conveying mechanism of the printing module, and the certificate is printed by the printing mechanism. The modular automatic printing device adopts modular design, can automatically transfer the certificate between the modules, realizes automatic feeding, conveying, page turning and printing of the certificate, and greatly improves the production efficiency.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, 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 with the storage assembly and the pushing assembly to realize the transfer of the certificate.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the output end of the second conveying mechanism is provided with a recycling storage assembly, the recycling storage assembly comprises a receiving seat, a storage assembly and a pushing assembly, the receiving seat is used for receiving the certificate, the storage assembly is connected to the upper side of the receiving seat, the storage assembly comprises a storage rack and a receiving block, the storage rack is provided with a storage groove, and the receiving block is rotatably installed on the storage rack and protrudes from the groove wall of the storage groove; the pushing assembly is connected to the lower side of the receiving seat, and the pushing assembly is used for pushing the certificate upwards, when the certificate contacts the receiving block, the receiving block can rotate to avoid the certificate, and when the certificate passes over the receiving block, the receiving block resets and supports the certificate.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the end of the first push plate is connected with a push block, the push block is connected to the first push plate through a horizontal rotating shaft, the first push plate is connected with an elastic member, under the action of the elastic member, when the first push plate moves towards the buffer rack, the push block remains in a vertical state to push the certificate; when the first push plate moves away from the buffer rack, the push block contacts the certificate and can rotate to avoid.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the storage mechanism comprises a collection box and a pushing device, the collection box is provided with a containing groove for containing the files, an output end of the containing groove is provided with a baffle, and a guide is arranged in the containing groove; the pushing device is connected to the collection box and located in the containing groove, the pushing device comprises a pressing assembly and a pressure compensation assembly, the pressing assembly comprises a base and a pressing plate, the base is slidingly connected to the guide, the pressing plate is located between the base and the baffle, a spring is arranged between the base and the pressing plate, the spring is compressed and pushes the pressing plate to move towards the baffle to compress the files, and the pressure compensation assembly is connected to the base to drive the pressing assembly to apply constant pressure to the files.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, the output mechanism comprises a pushing device and a turnover device, the pushing device comprises a support, a driving assembly and a pushing assembly, the support is connected to an output end of the collection box, the baffle is fixed to the support, an output gap is formed between the baffle and a side wall of the collection box, the output gap can pass a single file, the driving assembly is connected to the support, the turnover device is arranged adjacent to the collection box, the turnover device comprises a roller and a fixing seat connected to a side wall of the roller, the fixing seat comprises two clamping plates, a file groove is formed between the two clamping plates, and a single file can be embedded in the file groove; the roller is rotationally connected to the support and has a power source, the driving assembly is connected to and drives the pushing assembly to reciprocate towards or away from the turnover device to push the files into the file groove one by one, the roller drives the files to be turned over to a horizontal state, and the first conveying mechanism comprises an output belt, a plurality of sets of positioning blocks are arranged on the output belt, each set of positioning blocks defines a clamping groove for accommodating the files in the horizontal state.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present application, the page turning mechanism comprises a first page turning assembly, a pressing mechanism and a second page turning assembly, the first page turning assembly is located on one side of the output belt, and is used to drive the top page of the file to be turned over to an acute angle; the pressing mechanism is located on the same side of the output belt as the first page turning assembly, and comprises a supporting seat, a first driving assembly and a pressing block, the pressing block is rotationally connected to the supporting seat, the first driving assembly is connected to and drives the pressing block to rotate, and the pressing block presses the file after the top page of the file is turned over by the first page turning assembly; the second page turning assembly is located on the other side of the output belt, and is used to drive the top page of the file to be turned over to an obtuse angle.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present application, the feeding module is further provided with a separating and page-turning structure, which comprises a connecting seat, a power assembly and a page-turning roller, the power assembly and the page-turning roller are both installed on the connecting seat, the power assembly is connected with and drives the page-turning roller to rotate, and the circumferential wall of the page-turning roller is provided with a separating brush to brush the edges of the inner pages of the certificate.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present application, the printing mechanism comprises a mounting rack, two printing components and a moving assembly, the mounting rack is provided with two mounting tables, one of the printing components is installed on each of the mounting tables, and a moving space is formed between the two mounting tables, both sides of the moving space are provided with support frames, the moving assembly comprises a lifting component, a translation component and a printing table, the printing table is used for supporting the certificate, the lifting component is used for driving the translation component to move in the vertical direction, the printing table is installed on the moving end of the translation component, and the translation component is used for driving the printing table to move in the horizontal direction, or the translation component is used for driving the lifting component to move in the horizontal direction, the printing table is installed on the moving end of the lifting component, and the lifting component is used for driving the printing table to move in the vertical direction, one of the moving assemblies is connected with each of the support frames, and the two printing tables are both located in the moving space.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present application, the printing module is provided with a page-turning mechanism, the page-turning mechanism comprises a supporting seat, a horizontal moving component, a power component and a page-turning wheel, the supporting seat is fixedly connected with the printing module, the horizontal moving component is connected with the supporting seat, the page-turning wheel is rotationally connected with the horizontal moving component, the page-turning wheel can abut against the certificate, and the power component is used for driving the page-turning wheel to rotate, and the moving direction of the horizontal moving component is perpendicular to the axial direction of the page-turning wheel.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present application, the detection module is further provided, and the detection module is used for detecting information on the certificate to confirm the conveying route of the certificate.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the following description, will become apparent in part from the following description, or will be learned by practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the modular automatic printing equipment according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2Structure diagram of module interface of the embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 3 Structure diagram of connection between storage assembly and pushing assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 4 Structure diagram of storage assembly in the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 5 Structure diagram of storage assembly in the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 6 Structure diagram of pushing assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 7 Decomposition diagram of recycling storage assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 8 Structure diagram of book collecting box in the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 9 Structure diagram of pushing device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 10 Structure diagram of extruding assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 11 Structure diagram of output mechanism in the embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 12 Decomposition diagram of pushing device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 13 Structure diagram of turning device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 14 Structure diagram of first conveying mechanism in the embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 15 Structure diagram of page turning mechanism in the embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 16 Decomposition diagram of first page turning assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 17 Structure diagram of book pressing assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 18 Structure diagram of second page turning assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the pagination component in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the printing mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the moving component in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0044] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the moving component in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0045] Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram showing the usage state of the page-turning mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the page-turning mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting component in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 26 This is an exploded view of the lifting component in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0049] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0050] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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.

[0051] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0052] In the description of the present application, the words such as arrangement, installation, connection, etc. should be understood broadly unless otherwise explicitly limited, and the skilled in the art can determine the specific meaning of the above words in the present application in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0053] It can be understood that, with reference to Figures 1 to 6 , the embodiments of the first aspect of the present application propose a modular automatic printing device, which can automatically hand over between modules through modular design, realize automatic feeding, conveying, paging and printing of certificates, and greatly improve production efficiency.

[0054] The modular automatic printing device at least includes a feeding module 10 and a printing module 20. The feeding module 10 is provided with a first conveying mechanism 30 to convey the certificates. Along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism 30, the feeding module is provided with a storage mechanism, an output mechanism, a paging mechanism, a storage assembly 100 and a pushing assembly 200. The storage mechanism is used to store the certificates. The output mechanism is used to output the certificates in the storage mechanism one by one to the first conveying mechanism 30. The paging mechanism is used to open each page of the certificate. The printing module 20 is arranged adjacent to the feeding 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 certificates pushed out from the storage assembly 100 and conveys the certificates through the printing mechanisms. The printing mechanisms are used to print the certificates.

[0055] The storage assembly 100 is composed of a rack 110, a buffer rack 120 and a first driving part 130. The rack 110 is a support structure of the entire storage mechanism and is installed on the feeding module 10. The rack 110 is provided with vertical guide rails 111. The buffer rack 120 is designed to slide along the guide rails 111 to realize the lifting movement of the buffer rack 120 in the vertical direction. The guide rails 111 are usually two and are distributed at intervals to provide more stable support for the buffer rack 120. Considering that the volume of the buffer rack 120 is large, two sliding blocks 112 are connected on each guide rail 111, and the two sliding blocks 112 are distributed at the upper and lower ends of the buffer rack 120. The movement of the buffer rack 120 is more stable and the support is more reliable. The buffer rack 120 is provided with at least one layer of storage space 121. The storage space 121 is designed to have a space capable of accommodating the certificates. The first driving part 130 drives the buffer rack 120 to lift along the guide rails 111 to adjust the height of the storage space 121. The first driving part 130 can select a power source such as a motor, hydraulic pressure or pneumatic pressure, depending on the design requirements and use environment of the transfer mechanism.

[0056] The pushing assembly 200 comprises a base 210, a first pushing plate 220, a second driving component 230, a second pushing plate 240 and a third driving component 250. The base 210 is connected to the feeding module 10 to provide a fixed base for the pushing assembly 200. The base 210 is provided with a horizontal first sliding rail 211 and a horizontal second sliding rail 212. The first pushing plate 220 slides along the first sliding rail 211. The second driving component 230 is used to push the first pushing plate 220 to move along the first sliding rail 211 to push the certificate into the storage space 121. The second pushing plate 240 is designed to push the certificate out of the storage space 121. The second pushing plate 240 is slidingly connected to the second sliding rail 212 provided on the base 210. The second sliding rail 212 is also horizontally arranged and parallel to the first sliding rail 211. The third driving component 250 is responsible for pushing the second pushing plate 240 to move along the second sliding rail 212 to realize the action of pushing the certificate out of the storage space 121 by the second pushing plate 240.

[0057] If the buffer rack 120 adopts one storage space 121, the first pushing plate 220 pushes the certificate into the storage space 121, the first driving component 130 drives the buffer rack 120 to rise, and then the second pushing plate 240 pushes the certificate out of the storage space 121 and hands it over to the second conveying assembly 410 of the second module 400.

[0058] If the buffer rack 120 adopts multiple storage spaces 121, the first pushing 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 to drive the buffer rack 120 to rise by one level, so that the next certificate can be pushed into the corresponding storage space 121. At the same time, the storage space 121 storing the certificate corresponds in height to the second pushing plate 240, which pushes the certificate out of the storage space 121 and hands it over to the second conveying assembly 410 of the second module 400, without interfering with each other and in an orderly manner.

[0059] It can be understood that, for the lifting movement of the buffer rack 120, the second pushing plate 240 can be arranged above the first pushing plate 220, and the height difference therebetween matches the height position change of the storage space 121. Alternatively, the second pushing plate 240 can be arranged below the first pushing plate 220. Alternatively, the second pushing plate 240 and the first pushing plate 220 can be arranged to have the same height.

[0060] Further, in order to monitor the state of the certificate in real time, a sensor is connected to the buffer rack 120. The sensor is distributed on the side wall of the storage space and can detect the certificate in each storage space. The sensor can adopt various types, such as an infrared sensor, a weight sensor or an RFID sensor, depending on the material of the certificate and the required monitoring parameters. The main function of the sensor is to detect whether the certificate has been stored in the storage space 121.

[0061] In addition, the sensor can be connected with other parts of the transfer mechanism, such as the first driving part 130, the second driving part 230 and the third driving part 250, and quickly realize the transfer of the certificate according to the storage state of the certificate.

[0062] Further, along the moving direction of the second push plate 240, the stroke of the second push plate 240 is greater than the length of the storage space 121 by the stroke size of the first push plate 220, which ensures that the second push plate 240 can penetrate the entire storage space 121 when pushing out the certificate, thereby effectively pushing the certificate out of the storage space 121.

[0063] In actual application, when the certificate stored in the storage space 121 needs to be taken out, the third driving part 250 is started to drive the second push plate 240 to move along the second sliding rail 212, the front end of the second push plate 240 contacts the certificate and applies a pushing force to push the certificate out of the storage space 121. The second push plate 240 can be provided with two spaced-apart pushing surfaces, which can make the certificate move more smoothly and evenly.

[0064] In actual use, the buffer rack 120 of the storage assembly 100 has multiple storage spaces 121 to accommodate certificates, and can temporarily store multiple certificates. For example, when the printing module 20 malfunctions or stops, the buffer rack 120 can be used to temporarily store the certificates, and after the printing module 20 resumes normal operation, the certificates can be output for continuous automatic production, thereby reducing downtime and waiting time and helping to improve production efficiency.

[0065] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, the buffer rack 120 adopts a frame structure to form multiple storage spaces 121, which not only improves the overall structural strength and rigidity of the buffer rack 120, but also increases the space utilization of the buffer rack 120. Each storage space 121 is provided with an upper positioning block 122 and a lower positioning block 123, 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 certificate from sliding or shifting. In order to facilitate the entry of the certificate, the upper positioning block 122 and the lower positioning block 123 are designed with chamfers at the entrance side of the storage space 121. The chamfer increases the entrance to prevent the certificate from colliding with the upper positioning block 122 and the lower positioning block 123, and the chamfer can also push the certificate to automatically enter between the upper positioning block 122 and the lower positioning block 123, and make the movement of the certificate more smooth.

[0066] Referring to Figure 5In some embodiments of the present application, the first driving component 130 comprises a first motor 131, a screw rod 132 and a nut 133. The first motor 131 is a power source, the output shaft of which 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 buffer rack 120 through a support plate. When the motor works, 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 buffer rack 120 to ascend or descend along the guide rail 111. The structure of the rack 110 has a vertical plate. The screw rod 132 and the guide rail 111 are arranged on the two sides of the vertical plate. A vertical sliding groove is arranged on the rack 110 (vertical plate). The support plate passes through the sliding groove, and the structure is more compact.

[0067] It can be understood that, in view of the continuous conveying of the documents, the first push plate 220 will collide with the documents during the process of retreating. Therefore, the first push plate 220 is improved and designed. 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 towards the buffer rack 120, the push block 221 remains in a vertical state and contacts the documents, so as to smoothly push the documents into the storage space 121. When the first push plate 220 moves away from the buffer rack 120, the push block 221 contacts the documents. The push block 221 can rotate around the rotating shaft 222 to avoid the documents, so as to prevent the documents from being displaced by the push block 221. In addition, the first push plate 220 can also have a lifting function. After the documents are pushed into the storage space 121, the first push plate 220 rises by a certain distance to avoid the documents. The first push plate 220 can be driven to rise and fall by a gas cylinder, a cam or the like.

[0068] Further, in order to keep the push block 221 in a vertical state and improve the stability of pushing the documents, the first push plate 220 is connected to an elastic member. The elastic member keeps the push block 221 in a vertical state. When the first push plate 220 moves towards the buffer rack 120, the elastic member provides a continuous force to ensure that the push block 221 always remains in a vertical state. When the push block 221 automatically flips to avoid the documents when the first push plate 220 moves away from the buffer rack 120, the push block 221 returns to the initial position of pushing. The elastic member drives the push block 221 to return to a vertical state. The elastic member can be a spring, elastic rubber or elastic sheet, etc. For example, the elastic member is a torsion spring. The torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft 222 and connected to the first push plate 220 and the push block 221 at both ends.

[0069] It can be understood that the modular automatic printing equipment can have a plurality of printing modules 20 arranged in sequence in a single row. The storage assembly 100 and the pushing assembly 200 are connected to the output end of the printing module, so as to realize the continuous transfer of the documents. That is, one or more printing modules 20 can be selected and used according to actual printing requirements.

[0070] It can be understood that, considering the need to collect and store the certificates after the printing is completed, the second conveying mechanism 40 is provided with a recovery and storage structure 300. Figure 7 The recovery and storage structure 300 includes a receiving seat 310 for receiving the certificates, 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. The storage assembly 320 includes a storage rack 321 and a receiving block 322, the storage rack 321 is provided with a storage groove 3211, and the receiving block 322 is rotatably installed on the storage rack 321 and protrudes from the groove wall of the storage groove 3211. Further, the pushing assembly 330 is used to push the certificates upwards, and when the certificates pass over the receiving block 322, the receiving block 322 resets and supports the certificates. It can be easily understood that, through the ingenious design of the pushing assembly 330 and the receiving block 322 with the reset function, the efficient recovery and storage of the certificates are realized. When the certificates are detected, the pushing assembly 330 pushes them upwards, at this time, the certificates overcome the resistance of the receiving block 322 and pass over the receiving block 322 and enter the storage groove 3211; then, the receiving block 322 automatically resets, supports the certificates and prepares for the arrival of the next certificate. The overall structure is simple and easy to use, which not only simplifies the recovery process and improves the recovery efficiency, but also ensures the integrity of the certificates during the recovery process, greatly improves the ability and reliability of the automatic printing equipment to handle the certificates, reduces the risk of downtime caused by mechanical failure, and is suitable for high-efficiency production lines that need to frequently handle certificates.

[0071] Referring back to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present application, an elastic member is arranged between the receiving block 322 and the storage rack 321, and under the action of the elastic member, the receiving block 322 protrudes from the groove wall of the storage groove 3211, so that the receiving block 322 can maintain a protruding state when there is no certificate rising, thereby effectively supporting the certificates in the normal state and preventing them from falling. At the same time, the elastic member can play a buffering role when the certificates rise, reducing mechanical wear and tear, and after the certificates pass over the receiving block 322, the elastic member can quickly reset the receiving block 322 to ensure the normal support of the subsequent certificates. In some embodiments, the elastic member is a compression spring (not shown in the figure), which presses against one 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 against 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), which pushes the inner side of the rotating receiving block to reset. In other embodiments, the receiving seat does not need to be provided with an elastic member and is reset by rotating downward under its own weight.

[0072] Referring back to Figures 8 to 10, the storage mechanism includes a collection box 400 and a pushing device, the collection box 400 contains one or more containing slots 401 for certificates, and the certificates are vertically placed. The output end of the containing slot 401 is provided with a baffle, which limits the movement of the certificate in the containing slot 401. A guide 410 is arranged in the containing slot 401, which is used to guide the movement of the pushing device. Further, the pushing device is connected to the collection box 400 and located in the containing slot 401, and the pushing device includes a pressing assembly 420 and a pressure compensation assembly 430, the pressing assembly 420 includes a base 421 and a pressing plate 422, the pressing plate 422 is connected with a mounting seat 423, the mounting seat 423 and the base 421 are slidingly connected to the guide 410, the mounting seat 423 is located between the base 421 and the baffle, and a spring 424 is arranged between the base 421 and the mounting seat 423, the spring 424 is compressed and pushes the pressing plate 422 to move towards the baffle, and the mounting seat 423 and the pressing plate 422 are pushed to move towards the baffle by the elastic force of the spring 424, so as to compress and push the certificate placed in the containing slot 401, and the pressure compensation assembly 430 is connected to the base 421 to drive the pressing assembly 420 to apply constant pressure to the certificate.

[0073] The pressure compensation assembly 430 includes a second driving member 431, a position sensor 432 and a trigger piece 433, the position sensor 432 is mounted at a proper position of the base 421 for detecting the position change of the trigger piece 433. The trigger piece 433 is fixedly connected to the mounting seat 423, after the certificate is output, the mounting seat 423 moves forward to make the trigger piece 433 away from the position sensor 432, the second driving member 431 is started to drive the base 421 to move towards the mounting seat 423, so as to maintain the compression amount of the spring 424 and ensure that the pressing plate 422 applies constant pressure to the certificate.

[0074] Further, the collection box 400 also has a squeezing assembly 440, the squeezing assembly 440 has a squeezing belt 441, the squeezing belt 441 is provided with a horizontal squeezing section, the squeezing section is located at the bottom wall of the containing slot 401 and contacts the opening side of the certificate, so as to maintain the closed state of the certificate. During the conveying process, the squeezing belt 441 moves synchronously with the certificate, and the certificate is firmly fixed in the containing slot by the friction force, which further prevents the opening side of the certificate from spreading, and ensures that the certificate always maintains closed and orderly arrangement during the conveying process.

[0075] Referring to Figures 11 to 14The output mechanism comprises a pushing device and a turning device. The pushing device comprises a support 450, a driving assembly 460 and a pushing assembly 470. The support 450 is connected to the output end of the collecting box 400. A baffle is fixed to the support 450. The baffle and the side wall of the collecting box 400 form an output gap. The output gap can allow a single certificate to pass through. The driving assembly 460 is connected to the support 450. The driving assembly 460 is connected to and drives the pushing assembly 470 to reciprocate towards or away from the acquisition device 300, so as to push the certificates through the output gap one by one. The pushing assembly 470 is a block that can contact the certificates. The pushing assembly 470 is provided with a ratchet-like structure. When the certificates are pushed, the pushing assembly 470 maintains the pushing force. When the certificates are retracted, the pushing assembly 470 automatically deflects to avoid the certificates.

[0076] The turning device comprises a roller 480 and a fixed seat 481. The roller 480 is rotatably connected to the support 450 by means of bearings or the like, so as to ensure smooth rotation. The fixed seat 481 is connected to the side wall of the roller 480. Each fixed seat 481 comprises two oppositely arranged clamping plates 4811. The two clamping plates 4811 form a certificate slot therebetween. The size of the certificate slot is slightly larger than the thickness of the certificates, so as to ensure that the certificates can be stably embedded therein without being too tight or too loose. When the roller 480 rotates, the fixed seat 481 moves, thereby driving the certificates embedded therein to turn over. It can be understood that the fixed seat 481 can be set according to requirements, such as one, two or the like. In some embodiments, the fixed seat 481 is provided with four fixed seats 481. The four fixed seats 481 are uniformly arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the roller 480, so as to realize continuous turning over of the certificates. The pushing assembly 470 pushes the certificates through the output gap one by one. Then, the certificates enter the certificate slot. The roller 480 rotates to drive the certificates to turn over to a horizontal state. The first conveying mechanism 30 is provided with an output belt 31. A plurality of sets of positioning blocks 32 are arranged on the output belt 31. Each set of positioning blocks 32 defines a clamping groove to accommodate the certificates in the horizontal state. The certificates are taken away by the output belt 31.

[0077] With reference to Figures 15 to 18 The turning device comprises a roller 480 and a fixed seat 481. The roller 480 is rotatably connected to the support 450 by means of bearings or the like, so as to ensure smooth rotation. The fixed seat 481 is connected to the side wall of the roller 480. Each fixed seat 481 comprises two oppositely arranged clamping plates 4811. The two clamping plates 4811 form a certificate slot therebetween. The size of the certificate slot is slightly larger than the thickness of the certificates, so as to ensure that the certificates can be stably embedded therein without being too tight or too loose. When the roller 480 rotates, the fixed seat 481 moves, thereby driving the certificates embedded therein to turn over. It can be understood that the fixed seat 481 can be set according to requirements, such as one, two or the like. In some embodiments, the fixed seat 481 is provided with four fixed seats 481. The four fixed seats 481 are uniformly arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the roller 480, so as to realize continuous turning over of the certificates. The pushing assembly 470 pushes the certificates through the output gap one by one. Then, the certificates enter the certificate slot. The roller 480 rotates to drive the certificates to turn over to a horizontal state. The first conveying mechanism 30 is provided with an output belt 31. A plurality of sets of positioning blocks 32 are arranged on the output belt 31. Each set of positioning blocks 32 defines a clamping groove to accommodate the certificates in the horizontal state. The certificates are taken away by the output belt 31.

[0078] 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 opened to an acute angle, the book pressing mechanism 520 presses the certificate, and then the second page turning assembly 530 drives the top page of the certificate to be opened to an obtuse angle. Due to the existence of the book pressing mechanism 520, the pages that do not need to be turned can be avoided from being driven by the second page turning assembly 530. The second page turning assembly 530 includes a page pushing block 531 that can move horizontally. The page pushing block 531 is connected with a power source to realize horizontal movement and control. Since the first page turning assembly 510 has opened the top page to a certain angle, the page pushing block 531 can directly push the inner side of the top page to continue opening the top page, so that the top page is continuously opened from the acute angle state, and the top page is completely opened.

[0079] With reference to Figures 15 to 19 , considering the inner pages of the certificate, the inner pages may be unable to be separated due to static electricity or abnormal sticking, 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 groups of page turning mechanisms, and the separation page turning structure is applied to the second group of page turning mechanisms. The separation page turning structure 540 includes a connecting seat 541 and a page brushing roller 542. The page brushing roller 542 is rotatably installed on the connecting seat 541 and is connected with a power source to drive the page brushing roller 542 to rotate. The peripheral wall of the page brushing roller 542 is provided with a separation brush 543. The separation brush 543 is a soft brush. The rotating brush contacts the edge of the inner page of the certificate to separate the inner page, which is beneficial to the subsequent page turning.

[0080] In some embodiments, the printing mechanism has a continuous alternating work structure with double work positions. With reference to Figures 20 to 22 , including a mounting frame 600 and a moving assembly 630. The mounting frame 600 is provided with an activity space 601. Both sides of the activity space 601 are provided with a support frame 610. The moving assembly 630 includes a lifting component 631, a translation component 632 and a printing table 633. 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. The printing table 633 is installed on the movable end of the translation component 632. 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. The printing table 633 is installed on the movable end of the lifting component 631. The lifting component 631 is used to drive the printing table 633 to move in the vertical direction. Each support frame 610 is connected with one moving assembly 630. 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., which can be determined according to the use requirement.

[0081] The printing table 633 is arranged at the active end of the translation component 632, the translation component 632 is arranged at the active 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, 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 active end of the lifting component 631, the lifting component 631 is arranged at the active 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 can cooperate to drive the printing table 633 to move in parallel in the active space 601, so that the two moving assemblies 630 can cooperate to drive the certificates to rotate in the two printing mechanisms, shorten the idle time of the printing mechanism, enable the two printing mechanisms to print the certificates at the same time, reduce the waiting time for certificate printing, and improve the printing efficiency.

[0082] With reference to Figure 23 and Figure 24 , the printing module 20 is provided with a page rubbing and turning mechanism for turning the inner pages of the certificates. The page rubbing and 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, and the page rubbing wheel 730 is rotationally connected to the horizontal moving component 720 and can abut against the printed matter. The page rubbing wheel 730 is connected to a power source to rotate itself, and the moving direction of the horizontal moving component 720 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the page rubbing wheel 730.

[0083] When the page rubbing and turning mechanism operates, the certificates are placed on the second conveying mechanism 40, the page rubbing wheel 730 is horizontally moved by the horizontal moving component 720, and the page rubbing wheel 730 can rotate itself. The rotating page rubbing wheel 730 abuts against the inner pages of the certificates to rub open the inner pages of the certificates, and the horizontal moving component 720 moves in the horizontal direction on the support seat 710 to enable the page rubbing wheel 730 to smoothly turn the pages of the certificates.

[0084] In some embodiments, the detection module is used to detect the information on the certificates to confirm the conveying route of the certificates, such as confirming whether the conditions for entering the next printing link are met. If it is confirmed that the certificates cannot meet the conditions for entering the next printing link, the second conveying mechanism 40 is used to convey the certificates to the recycling and storage assembly 300. In addition, in some embodiments, the detection module is used in cooperation with the lifting assembly 800, and the lifting assembly 800 can lift the certificates and make them adhere to the transparent plate to take the surface of the transparent plate as the reference surface of the detection plane. For example, with reference to Figure 25 and Figure 26The lifting assembly 800 comprises 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 with and drives the first supporting plate 820 to move in the vertical direction, the second supporting plate 830 is floatingly installed on the first supporting plate 820 in the vertical direction, so as 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 with the first supporting plate 820 through the elastic connecting element 840, and the common elastic connecting element 840 is a compression spring. Optionally, a detection device is arranged above the detection plane, the lifting assembly 800 can drive the pages of the certificate to be flatly attached to the detection plane, so as to ensure the accuracy of information acquisition. For example, when it is detected that the certificate is a waste certificate, the second conveying mechanism 40 is used to convey the waste certificate to the recycling and storing assembly 300.

[0085] The above describes the embodiments of the present application in detail in combination with the drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge of those skilled in the art without departing from the purpose of the present application.

Claims

1. A modular automatic printing device, characterized in that, include: The feeding module is equipped with a first conveying mechanism to convey certificates. Along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism, the feeding module is equipped 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 one by one to the first conveying mechanism. The page-turning mechanism is used to open each page of the certificate. The storage component includes a rack, a cache rack, and a first drive component. The rack is provided with a vertical guide rail, the cache rack is slidably connected to the guide rail, the first drive component can drive the cache rack to move, and the cache rack is provided with at least one layer of storage space to accommodate the certificate. The pushing component includes a base, a first push plate, a second push plate, a second driving component, and a third driving component. The base is provided with a horizontal first slide rail and a second slide rail. The first push plate is slidably connected to the first slide rail, and the second push plate is slidably connected to the second slide rail. The second driving component can push the first push plate to move, so as to push the certificate from the first conveying mechanism into the storage space. The third driving component can push the second push plate to move, so as to push the certificate out of the storage space. A printing module is arranged adjacent to the feeding module. The printing module is equipped with a second conveying mechanism and several printing mechanisms. The second conveying mechanism receives the certificate pushed out from the storage space and conveys the certificate through the printing mechanisms. The printing mechanisms are used to print the certificate. The storage mechanism includes a collection box and a pusher device. The collection box has a receiving slot for accommodating the certificate, and a baffle is provided at the output end of the receiving slot. A guide member is provided in the receiving slot. The pusher device is connected to the collection box and located in the receiving slot. The pusher device includes a pressing component and a pressure compensation component. The 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. The pressure compensation component is connected to the base to drive the pressing component to apply a constant pressure to the certificate. The output mechanism includes a pushing device and a flipping device. The pushing device includes a bracket, a drive assembly, and a pushing component. The bracket is connected to the output end of the collection box. A baffle is fixed to the bracket, and an output gap is formed between the baffle and the side wall of the collection box, allowing a single certificate to pass through. The drive assembly is connected to the bracket. The flipping device is arranged adjacent to the collection box and includes a roller and a fixed seat connected to the side wall of the roller. The fixed seat includes two clamping plates, forming a certificate slot between the two clamping plates, allowing a single certificate to be inserted into the certificate slot. The roller is rotatably connected to the bracket and has a power source. The drive assembly is connected to and drives the pushing component to reciprocate towards or away from the flipping device to push the certificates into the certificate slot one by one. The roller flips the certificates to a horizontal position. The first conveying mechanism includes an output belt with multiple sets of positioning blocks. Each set of positioning blocks defines a slot to accommodate the horizontally positioned certificate.

2. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The modular automatic printing device includes multiple printing modules arranged in a single row. The output end of each printing module is connected to the storage component and the push component to facilitate the handover of certificates.

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 recycling and storage component. The recycling and storage component includes a receiving seat, a storage component, and a pushing component. The receiving seat is used to receive the certificate. The storage component is connected to the upper side of the receiving seat and includes a storage rack and a receiving block. The storage rack is provided with a storage groove. The receiving block is rotatably mounted on the storage rack and protrudes from the groove wall of the storage groove. The pushing component is connected to the lower side of the receiving seat and is used to push the certificate upward. When the certificate contacts the receiving block, the receiving block can rotate to avoid the certificate. When the certificate passes the receiving block, the receiving block resets and supports the certificate.

4. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first push plate has a push block connected to its end. The push block is connected to the first push plate via a horizontal pivot. The first push plate is connected to an elastic element. Under the action of the elastic element, when the first push plate moves toward the buffer rack, the push block remains vertical to push the certificate. When the first push plate moves away from the buffer rack, the push block can rotate to avoid contact with the certificate.

5. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The page-turning mechanism includes a first page-turning component, a pressing mechanism, 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 open to an acute angle. The pressing mechanism is located on the same side of the output belt as the first page-turning component. The pressing mechanism includes a support base, a first drive component, and a pressing block. The pressing block is rotatably connected to the support base. The first drive component connects to and drives the pressing block to rotate. After the first page-turning component opens the top page of the certificate, the 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 open to an obtuse angle.

6. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The feeding module is also provided with a separate page-turning structure, which 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 connects to and drives the page-brushing roller to rotate. The peripheral wall of the page-brushing roller is provided with a separation brush to brush open the edges of the inner pages of the certificate.

7. 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 assembly. The mounting frame has two mounting platforms, each mounting platform housing one of the printing components. A movable space is formed between the two mounting platforms, and support frames are provided on both sides of the movable space. The moving assembly includes a lifting component, a translating component, and a printing platform. The printing platform supports the certificate. The lifting component drives the translating component to move vertically, and the printing platform is mounted on the movable end of the translating component, which drives the printing platform to move horizontally; or, the translating component drives the lifting component to move horizontally, and the printing platform is mounted on the movable end of the lifting component, which drives the printing platform to move vertically. Each support frame is connected to one moving assembly, and both printing platforms are located within the movable space.

8. The modular automatic printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printing module is equipped with a page-flipping mechanism, which includes a support base, a horizontal moving component, a power component, and a page-flipping wheel. The support base is fixedly connected to the printing module, the horizontal moving component is connected to the support base, and the page-flipping wheel is rotatably connected to the horizontal moving component and can abut against the certificate. The power component is used to drive the page-flipping wheel to rotate, and the direction of movement of the horizontal moving component is perpendicular to the axis of the page-flipping wheel.

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

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