Ink recycling system of industrial digital color printing equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses an ink recycling system of industrial digital color printing equipment, and relates to the field of industrial ink jet equipment, the system is provided with a plurality of circulation channels, each circulation channel comprises an ink barrel, an ink pump, a nozzle and an ink collecting tank, the ink inlet end of the ink pump is communicated with the ink barrel through a first ink conveying pipeline, and the ink outlet end of the ink pump is communicated with the nozzle through a second ink conveying pipeline; the ink inlet end of the first ink conveying pipeline extends into the ink barrel and is arranged close to the bottom end of the ink barrel; the ink inlet end of the spray head is communicated with the tail outlet end of the ink pump through a second ink conveying pipeline; the printing ink collecting tank is arranged below the spray head, a tank opening of the printing ink collecting tank faces the ink jet end of the spray head, and the tank bottom of the printing ink collecting tank communicates with the printing ink barrel through a third ink conveying pipeline. The color photovoltaic printing ink can be independently recycled, the ink is saved, the utilization rate of the color photovoltaic printing ink is increased, waste ink is reduced, and the environment is protected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of industrial inkjet equipment, and in particular to an ink recycling system for industrial digital color printing equipment. Background Art

[0002] Printing technology has played an important role in people's lives and work. Printing technology covers various methods and processes for transferring images, text and designs to paper or other media. It is widely used in many fields, including publishing, advertising, packaging, artistic creation, etc. Inkjet technology is a commonly used printing technology that sprays ink onto the medium by controlling the position and method of ink spraying to form images or text.

[0003] Industrial inkjet equipment will perform a maintenance operation called ink pressing during the daily maintenance of the nozzles. The principle of ink pressing is to squeeze the ink out of the nozzle holes through positive air pressure, thereby cleaning the nozzle holes and preventing clogging. This process involves all nozzles and color channels on the equipment and may need to be performed multiple times in succession. In this process, some ink will be squeezed out of the nozzles.

[0004] The current solution for collecting and recycling these inks is that all inks are collected uniformly through a waste ink tank, and then discharged into a waste ink barrel and handed over to relevant qualified units for recycling and treatment.

[0005] Therefore, those skilled in the art provide an industrial digital color printing equipment ink recycling system to solve the problems raised in the above background technology. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention provides an ink recycling system for industrialized digital color printing equipment which can independently recycle, save ink, improve the utilization rate of color photovoltaic printing ink, reduce the generation of waste ink, and protect the environment.

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

[0008] An industrialized digital color printing equipment ink recycling system of the present invention has a plurality of circulation channels, each of which includes:

[0009] An ink barrel configured for ink storage;

[0010] An ink pump is configured as a power source for ink delivery, an ink inlet end of the ink pump is connected to the ink barrel through a first ink delivery pipeline, and the ink inlet end of the first ink delivery pipeline extends into the ink barrel and is arranged close to the bottom end of the ink barrel;

[0011] A nozzle configured to spray ink, wherein an ink inlet end of the nozzle is connected to an outlet end of the ink pump through a second ink delivery pipeline;

[0012] The ink collecting groove is configured for collecting ink. The ink collecting groove is arranged below the nozzle, the groove opening of the ink collecting groove is arranged toward the inkjet end of the nozzle, and the bottom of the ink collecting groove is connected to the ink barrel through the third ink supply pipeline.

[0013] Furthermore, the circulation channel also includes a secondary ink cartridge configured for ink buffering, the secondary ink cartridge is installed on the second ink supply pipeline, the ink inlet end of the secondary ink cartridge is connected to the ink outlet end of the ink pump, and the ink outlet end of the secondary ink cartridge is connected to the ink inlet end of the nozzle.

[0014] Furthermore, an exhaust filter is provided at the ink inlet end of the secondary ink cartridge.

[0015] Furthermore, a first filter is provided on the first ink supply pipeline.

[0016] Furthermore, a second filter is provided on the third ink supply pipeline.

[0017] Furthermore, the ink barrel is located below the ink collecting tank.

[0018] In the above technical solution, the present invention provides an industrial digital color printing equipment ink recycling system, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. This application sets up an independent circulation channel for each color of ink to ensure that the inks will not mix with each other during the recycling and reuse process, thereby ensuring the printing quality, and can improve the ink utilization rate and ensure the printing quality during the color photovoltaic printing process.

[0020] 2. This application improves ink utilization. Through multiple independent circulation channels, each color of ink can be recycled and reused separately, effectively reducing ink waste and significantly improving ink utilization. The recycled ink can be directly used for reprinting, reducing the need for new ink.

[0021] 3. This application reduces production costs. The reduction in ink costs directly affects the overall production costs. By recycling ink through a circulation channel, companies can reduce the purchase of new inks, thereby reducing raw material costs.

[0022] 4. This application is environmentally friendly and energy-saving, significantly reducing the generation and discharge of waste ink, reducing environmental pollution, and meeting the requirements of environmental protection and green production

[0023] 5. This application guarantees printing quality. The setting of multiple independent circulation channels ensures the independence of each color ink and avoids printing quality problems caused by mixing of different color inks.

[0024] 6. This application is scalable and flexible, and the system design is flexible. The number of circulation channels can be increased or decreased according to actual needs to adapt to color photovoltaic printing equipment of different scales and production needs. At the same time, the modular design of each component of the system is convenient for maintenance and upgrading, which improves the scalability and flexibility of the system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of an ink recycling system for industrial digital color printing equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Description of reference numerals:

[0028] 10. Circulation channel; 11. Ink barrel; 12. Ink pump; 13. First ink delivery pipeline; 14. Nozzle; 15. Second ink delivery pipeline; 16. Ink collecting tank; 17. Third ink delivery pipeline; 18. Secondary ink cartridge; 19. Exhaust filter;

[0029] 131. First filter;

[0030] 171. Second filter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying 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 invention.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection, a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] See also Figure 1 As shown;

[0035] An industrialized digital color printing equipment ink recycling system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of circulation channels 10, wherein the plurality of circulation channels 10 are independently arranged, each circulation channel 10 is used for ink of one color, and each circulation channel 10 comprises:

[0036] An ink barrel 11, configured to store ink;

[0037] The ink pump 12 is configured as a power source for ink delivery. The ink inlet end of the ink pump 12 is connected to the ink barrel 11 through a first ink delivery pipeline 13. The ink inlet end of the first ink delivery pipeline 13 extends into the ink barrel 11 and is arranged close to the bottom end of the ink barrel 11. The first ink delivery pipeline 13 is provided with a first filter 131;

[0038] The nozzle 14 is configured to spray ink, and the ink inlet end of the nozzle 14 is connected to the outlet end of the ink pump 12 through the second ink delivery pipeline 15;

[0039] The ink collecting groove 16 is configured to collect ink. The ink collecting groove 16 is arranged below the nozzle 14. The notch of the ink collecting groove 16 is arranged toward the inkjet end of the nozzle 14. The bottom of the ink collecting groove 16 is connected to the ink barrel 11 through the third ink delivery pipeline 17. The third ink delivery pipeline 17 is provided with a second filter 171. The ink barrel 11 is located below the ink collecting groove 16.

[0040] The secondary ink cartridge 18 is configured for ink buffering. The secondary ink cartridge 18 is installed on the second ink supply pipeline 15. The ink inlet end of the secondary ink cartridge 18 is connected to the ink outlet end of the ink pump 12. The ink outlet end of the secondary ink cartridge 18 is connected to the ink inlet end of the nozzle 14. The ink inlet end of the secondary ink cartridge 18 is also provided with an exhaust filter 19.

[0041] When the present application is used, each color of ink circulates in the corresponding circulation channel 10, and different colors of ink will not mix with each other during use. The ink that flows out through the nozzle 14 is dripped into the corresponding ink collection tank 16 under the action of gravity, and a low-energy consumption design that uses the height difference to allow the ink to flow by itself is adopted to reduce energy consumption and contribute to energy conservation and emission reduction; the ink collected in the ink collection tank 16 is filtered out of impurities through the second filter 171 and then transported back to the ink barrel 11 for reuse; the whole process reduces the generation and discharge of ink and reduces pollution to the environment.

[0042] The present application sets up an independent circulation channel 11 for each color of ink to ensure that the inks will not mix with each other during the recycling and reuse process, thereby ensuring the printing quality, and can improve the ink utilization rate and ensure the printing quality during the color photovoltaic printing process.

[0043] The present application improves ink utilization: through multiple independent circulation channels 11, each color of ink can be recycled and reused separately, effectively reducing ink waste and significantly improving ink utilization. The recycled ink can be directly used for reprinting, reducing the need for new ink.

[0044] The present application reduces production costs: the reduction of ink costs directly affects the overall production costs. By recycling ink through the circulation channel 11, the enterprise can reduce the purchase of new ink, thereby reducing the cost of raw materials.

[0045] This application is environmentally friendly and energy-saving: it significantly reduces the generation and discharge of waste ink, reduces environmental pollution, and meets the requirements of environmental protection and green production

[0046] The present application ensures printing quality: the provision of multiple independent circulation channels 11 ensures the independence of each color ink, avoiding printing quality problems caused by the mixing of different color inks.

[0047] This application is scalable and flexible: the system design is flexible, and the number of circulation channels can be increased or decreased according to actual needs to adapt to color photovoltaic printing equipment of different scales and production needs. At the same time, the modular design of each component of the system is convenient for maintenance and upgrading, which improves the scalability and flexibility of the system.

[0048] The above description is only by way of illustration of certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. It is undoubted that those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An industrial digital color printing equipment ink recycling system, characterized by: A plurality of circulation channels (10) are provided, each of the circulation channels (10) comprising: An ink barrel (11) configured to store ink; An ink pump (12) is configured as a power source for ink delivery, an ink inlet end of the ink pump (12) is connected to the ink barrel (11) through a first ink delivery pipeline (13), and the ink inlet end of the first ink delivery pipeline (13) extends into the ink barrel (11) and is arranged close to the bottom end of the ink barrel (11); A nozzle (14) configured to spray ink, wherein an ink inlet end of the nozzle (14) is connected to an outlet end of an ink pump (12) via a second ink delivery pipeline (15); The ink collecting groove (16) is configured to collect ink. The ink collecting groove (16) is arranged below the nozzle (14). The groove opening of the ink collecting groove (16) is arranged toward the inkjet end of the nozzle (14). The groove bottom of the ink collecting groove (16) is connected to the ink barrel (11) through a third ink supply pipeline (17).

2. The ink recycling system for industrial digital color printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circulation channel (10) further comprises a secondary ink cartridge (18) configured for ink buffering. The secondary ink cartridge (18) is mounted on the second ink supply pipeline (15). The ink inlet end of the secondary ink cartridge (18) is connected to the ink outlet end of the ink pump (12), and the ink outlet end of the secondary ink cartridge (18) is connected to the ink inlet end of the nozzle (14).

3. The ink recycling system for industrial digital color printing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ink inlet end of the secondary ink cartridge (18) is also provided with an exhaust filter (19).

4. The ink recycling system for industrial digital color printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first ink supply pipeline (13) is provided with a first filter (131).

5. The ink recycling system for industrial digital color printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third ink supply pipeline (17) is provided with a second filter (171).

6. The ink recycling system for industrial digital color printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ink barrel (11) is located below the ink collecting groove (16).

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