Product surface pattern automatic printing method and product pattern printing and vending machine

Abstract

The invention discloses a product surface pattern automatic printing method and a product pattern printing vending machine. The product surface pattern automatic printing method comprises the following steps that S1, a main system generates a two-dimensional code; s2, scanning the two-dimensional code by a mobile terminal, and opening a program platform on the mobile terminal after obtaining two-dimensional code information; s3, selecting a corresponding product and a photo to be printed on the product on a program platform of the mobile terminal, and generating corresponding product data information and photo data information; s4, the main system receives the product data information and the photo data information to correspondingly generate a product position instruction and a photo printing instruction; s5, the goods shelf mechanism and the clamping mechanism obtain a product position instruction, the goods shelf mechanism rotates, and meanwhile the clamping mechanism clamps the corresponding product on the goods shelf mechanism after moving; s6, the printing mechanism obtains a photo printing instruction, the clamping mechanism places the product on the printing mechanism, and the printing mechanism prints the photo to the surface of the product; and S7, the clamping mechanism conveys the printed product to a goods outlet. Product printing of photos selected by a user is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of unmanned vending machines, and in particular relates to a method for automatically printing a product surface pattern and a product pattern printing vending machine. Background Art

[0002] A vending machine is a machine that automatically delivers goods after the user purchases through self-service operation. Nowadays, it can be seen everywhere in major shopping malls or public places. The convenience of purchasing products is improved due to the characteristics of different manual supervision.

[0003] Nowadays, there are many shops on the Internet that specialize in printing favorite photos or patterns on products for users, making them customized personal items with great significance. Users usually send photos to merchants after selecting products, and merchants will ship them to customers after making them. This kind of customized product operation is troublesome and requires several days of logistics, which takes a long time. The comprehensive convenience is not enough and cannot meet the emergency use needs of customers. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a method for automatically printing a product surface pattern and a product pattern printing and vending machine to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a method for automatically printing a product surface pattern, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:

[0006] S1. The main system generates a QR code;

[0007] S2, the mobile terminal scans the QR code, and after obtaining the QR code information, the program platform is opened on the mobile terminal;

[0008] S3, selecting a corresponding product and a photo to be printed on the product on the program platform of the mobile terminal, and generating corresponding product data information and photo data information;

[0009] S4, the main system receives the product data information and the photo data information and generates a product location instruction and a photo printing instruction accordingly;

[0010] S5, after the shelf mechanism and the clamping mechanism simultaneously obtain the product position instruction, the shelf mechanism rotates, and the clamping mechanism clamps the corresponding product on the shelf mechanism after moving;

[0011] S6, the printing mechanism obtains a photo printing instruction, the clamping mechanism places the product on the printing mechanism, and the printing mechanism prints the photo on the surface of the product;

[0012] S7. The clamping mechanism delivers the printed product to the shipping port.

[0013] A product pattern printing vending machine, a method for automatically printing product surface patterns to implement the above scheme, the product pattern printing vending machine includes a frame, the frame includes a cabinet door located at the front end, the cabinet door is provided with a display screen, the frame is also provided with a shelf mechanism, a clamping mechanism and a printing mechanism, the display screen is connected to the main system and displays a QR code on the display screen, the shelf mechanism is rotatably arranged in the frame, the shelf mechanism is used to place a variety of products, the clamping mechanism is movably arranged in the frame and located on the side of the shelf mechanism, the printing mechanism is adjacent to the clamping mechanism for surface printing of the product clamped by the clamping mechanism, the cabinet door is also provided with a delivery port, the delivery port is used to receive the product on the clamping mechanism.

[0014] In the present invention, a further implementation scheme is that a support frame is provided inside the frame, and the shelf mechanism is rotatably arranged on the support frame. The shelf mechanism includes a roller, a top plate, a bottom plate, a vertical beam and a plurality of partitions. The top plate and the bottom plate are respectively located at the upper end of the frame and above the support frame, and the vertical beam is fixedly connected between the top plate and the bottom plate. A plurality of vertical beams are provided, and the plurality of vertical beams are arrayed along the central circumference of the bottom plate. Both ends of the roller are fixed between the center of the top plate and the bottom plate and the roller is rotatably connected to the support frame, and a plurality of the partitions are arranged at upper and lower intervals and connected to the vertical beams.

[0015] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the intervals between the partitions and between the partitions and the bottom plate are adjustable, and can be used to place different types of products.

[0016] In the present invention, a further implementation scheme is that the shelf mechanism also includes a limit frame and a support rod, the support rod vertically penetrates and is fixed between the bottom plate, the partition plate and the top plate, the limit frame is fixedly connected to the support rod and the limit frame is placed on the bottom plate and the partition plate, the limit frames on the same layer are arranged in a circular array along the axis of the drum, and a storage groove for placing products is formed between the limit frame and the vertical beam, and the limit frame is used to prevent the product from falling.

[0017] In the present invention, a further implementation scheme is that a plurality of ball seats are arranged in an array along the central circumference of the base plate, and the balls on the ball seats are in rolling cooperation with the bottom surface of the base plate.

[0018] In the present invention, a further implementation scheme is that the clamping mechanism includes a first guide rail, a first slide, a bracket, a positioning seat, a second guide rail, a second slide, a screw, a screw motor, a cover plate, and an electric clamp. The first guide rail is arranged and fixed in the frame, the bracket is slidably connected to the first guide rail through the first slide, the positioning seat is arranged on the bracket, the second guide rail is fixed on the positioning seat, the second slide slides on the second guide rail, the screw motor is arranged at one end of the second guide rail, the screw passes through the second slide and is driven and connected to the screw motor, the cover plate is fixed on the second slide, the electric clamp performs clamping and releasing actions, and the moving directions of the first slide and the second slide are perpendicular to each other.

[0019] In the present invention, a further implementation scheme is that a turntable is provided on the bracket, the positioning seat is fixed to the upper end of the turntable, and the positioning seat is driven to rotate on a horizontal plane by the turntable.

[0020] In the present invention, a further implementation scheme is that the printing mechanism includes a pattern printer, which is arranged in the frame and connected to the electric clamp. By placing the clamped product into the pattern printer, the photo selected on the mobile terminal is printed on the surface of the product.

[0021] In the present invention, a further implementation scheme is that a heat sink is also provided in the rack.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0023] The present invention realizes automatic printing of product surface patterns through a product pattern printing vending machine, which is similar to the concept of an automatic vending machine. After the user scans a QR code on the display screen, the program platform is opened on a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone. The product type in the vending machine is displayed on the program platform. After the user selects the product, the photo album on the mobile phone can be retrieved. After the user selects the photo album, the size and position of the photo album printing frame can be adjusted. After the order is saved, it is sent to the main system. The shelf mechanism rotates according to the position of the product, and then the clamping mechanism moves to the height adapted to the product and clamps the corresponding product, and places the product on the printing mechanism. The printing mechanism sends the product into the mechanism to print the user-selected photo on the product surface. The printed product is clamped by the clamping mechanism and placed at the delivery port. The user directly picks up the product from the delivery port. The whole process is operated by the user, and the printed photo is selected by the user. The operation experience is strong, and the product can be picked up on the spot. The product printing efficiency is high and the speed is fast. Different products can be placed on the shelf mechanism, and the position of the partition can be adjusted or the quantity can be increased or decreased according to the type and quantity of the product to meet the placement requirements of multiple products. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall explosion structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 The structure of the shelf mechanism of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 4 The structure of the shelf mechanism of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 5 The structure of the clamping mechanism of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 6 The structure of the clamping mechanism of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments in the present application belong to the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms used here are only for describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. For ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship. The technology, method and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant field may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the technology, method and equipment should be regarded as a part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in an accompanying drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are generally of one type, and the number of objects is not limited. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims represents at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects associated with each other are in an "or" relationship.

[0033] It should be noted that, in the description of the present application, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "lateral, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these orientation words 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, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present application; the orientation words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contour of each component itself.

[0034] It should be noted that, in the present application, the terms "comprise", "include" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element. In addition, it should be noted that the scope of the method and device in the embodiment of the present application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, and may also include performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in reverse order according to the functions involved, for example, the described method may be performed in an order different from that described, and various steps may also be added, omitted, or combined. In addition, the features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] This embodiment provides a method for automatically printing a product surface pattern, comprising the following steps:

[0037] S1. The main system generates a QR code;

[0038] S2. The mobile terminal scans the QR code, and after obtaining the QR code information, the program platform is opened on the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal is not limited to electronic products such as mobile phones and tablets that can be connected to the Internet. The program platform is automatically started by scanning the QR code;

[0039] S3. Select the corresponding product and the photo to be printed on the product on the program platform of the mobile terminal, generate the corresponding product data information and photo data information, and the program platform has the authority to access the photo album of the mobile terminal, so that the user can call the photos he likes;

[0040] S4, the main system receives the product data information and the photo data information and generates a product location instruction and a photo printing instruction accordingly;

[0041] S5, after the shelf mechanism 2 and the clamping mechanism 3 simultaneously obtain the product position instruction, the shelf mechanism 2 rotates, and the clamping mechanism 3 clamps the corresponding product on the shelf mechanism 2 after moving;

[0042] S6, the printing mechanism 4 obtains a photo printing instruction, the clamping mechanism 3 places the product on the printing mechanism 4, and the printing mechanism 4 prints the photo on the surface of the product;

[0043] S7, the clamping mechanism 3 delivers the printed product to the delivery port 12.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment provides a product pattern printing vending machine to implement a method for automatically printing a product surface pattern in the above embodiment.

[0046] The product pattern printing vending machine of this embodiment includes a frame 1, and the frame 1 includes a cabinet door 10 located at the front end. A display screen 11 is provided on the cabinet door 10. The display screen 11 is connected to the main system and displays a QR code on the display screen 11.

[0047] In this embodiment, a shelf mechanism 2, a clamping mechanism 3, a printing mechanism 4 and a heat sink 5 are further provided inside the frame 1.

[0048] Among them, the shelf mechanism 2 is rotatably arranged in the frame 1, and the shelf mechanism 2 is used to place a variety of products (the products can be mobile phone cases, crystal photo frames, T-shirts, commemorative coins, lighters, wallets, oil paintings, signboards, pencil cases, drawing boards, perfume bottles, etc.), and the products on the shelf mechanism 2 are divided into multiple layers. The clamping mechanism 3 is movably arranged in the frame 1 and is located on the side of the shelf mechanism 2. The printing mechanism 4 is adjacent to the clamping mechanism 3 and is used to perform surface printing on the product clamped by the clamping mechanism 3. The cabinet door 10 is also provided with a delivery port 12, and the delivery port 12 is used to receive the products on the clamping mechanism 3. By selecting products and photos on the mobile phone, adjusting the size and printing position of the photos, and uploading them to the main system after saving, the rotation of the shelf mechanism 2 is controlled, and the clamping mechanism 3 is moved to clamp the corresponding product on the shelf mechanism 2.

[0049] In this embodiment, further, Figure 3 and Figure 4 The frame 1 is provided with a support frame 13, and the shelf mechanism 2 is rotatably arranged on the support frame 13. The shelf mechanism 2 includes a roller 20, a top plate 21, a bottom plate 22, a vertical beam 23 and a plurality of partitions 24. The top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 are respectively located at the upper end of the frame 1 and above the support frame 13, and the vertical beam 23 is fixedly connected between the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22. There are several vertical beams 23, and several vertical beams 23 are arranged along the central circumference of the bottom plate 22. The two ends of the roller 20 are fixed between the center of the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 and the roller 20 is rotatably connected to the support frame 13. The plurality of partitions 24 are arranged at upper and lower intervals and connected to the vertical beams 23. The intervals between the partitions 24 and between the partitions 24 and the bottom plate 22 are adjustable, which can be used to place different types of products, so that the distance between the partitions 24 can be adjusted according to the different types or quantities of products to achieve better adaptability.

[0050] In this embodiment, further, the shelf mechanism 2 also includes a limit frame 25 and a support rod 26, and the support rod 26 vertically penetrates and is fixed between the bottom plate 22, the partition 24 and the top plate 21. The limit frame 25 is fixedly connected to the support rod 26 and the limit frame 25 is placed on the bottom plate 22 and the partition 24. The limit frames 25 on the same layer are arranged in a circular array along the axis of the drum 20, and a storage groove for placing products is formed between the limit frame 25 and the vertical beam 23, and the limit frame 25 is used to prevent products from falling.

[0051] In this embodiment, further, a plurality of ball seats 27 are arranged on the bottom plate 22 along its central circumference array, and the balls 28 on the ball seats 27 roll with the bottom surface of the bottom plate 22, thereby providing a stable support for the entire shelf mechanism 2 and improving the smoothness of the overall rotation.

[0052] In this embodiment, Figure 5 and Figure 6 The clamping mechanism 3 includes a first guide rail 30, a first slide 31, a bracket 32, a positioning seat 33, a second guide rail 34, a second slide 35, a screw 36, a screw motor 37, a cover plate 38, and an electric clamp 39. The first guide rail 30 is arranged and fixed in the frame 1. The bracket 32 ​​is slidably connected to the first guide rail 30 through the first slide 31. The positioning seat 33 is arranged on the bracket 32. The second guide rail 34 is fixed on the positioning seat 33. The second slide 35 slides on the second guide rail 34. The screw motor 37 is arranged at one end of the second guide rail 34. The screw 36 passes through the second slide 35 and is driven and connected to the screw motor 37. The cover plate 38 is fixed on the second slide 35, and the electric clamp 39 performs clamping and releasing actions. The moving directions of the first slide 31 and the second slide 35 are perpendicular to each other. A turntable 302 is provided on the bracket 32, and the positioning seat 33 is fixed on the upper end of the turntable 302. The positioning seat 33 is driven to rotate on a horizontal plane by the turntable 302, and the first slide 31 is moved up and down to different height positions on the first guide rail 30. The screw motor 37 drives the screw 36 to rotate, so that the cover plate 38 and the second slide 35 move axially on the screw 36, and at the same time the turntable 302 rotates, and the electric clamp 39 clamps the corresponding product and then moves downward.

[0053] In this embodiment, the printing mechanism 4 includes a pattern printer, which is arranged in the frame 1 and connected to the electric clamp 39. The clamped product is placed in the pattern printer, and the photo selected on the mobile terminal is printed on the surface of the product. The printed product is clamped again by the electric clamp 39 and then rises to the top of the delivery port 12 and puts down the product. The user picks up the product directly from the delivery port 12. The whole process is operated by the user, and the printed photos are selected by the user. The operation experience is strong, and the product can be picked up on the spot. The product printing efficiency is high and the speed is fast.

[0054] The embodiments of the present application are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The present application is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of the present application, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the purpose of the present application and the scope of protection of the claims, all of which are within the protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A method for automatically printing a pattern on a product surface, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. The main system generates a QR code; S2, the mobile terminal scans the QR code, and after obtaining the QR code information, the program platform is opened on the mobile terminal; S3, selecting a corresponding product and a photo to be printed on the product on the program platform of the mobile terminal, and generating corresponding product data information and photo data information; S4, the main system receives the product data information and the photo data information and generates a product location instruction and a photo printing instruction accordingly; S5, after the shelf mechanism and the clamping mechanism simultaneously obtain the product position instruction, the shelf mechanism rotates, and the clamping mechanism clamps the corresponding product on the shelf mechanism after moving; S6, the printing mechanism obtains a photo printing instruction, the clamping mechanism places the product on the printing mechanism, and the printing mechanism prints the photo on the surface of the product; S7. The clamping mechanism delivers the printed product to the shipping port.

2. Product pattern printing vending machine, characterized in that: A method for automatically printing a product surface pattern as described in claim 1 is implemented, wherein the product pattern printing vending machine includes a frame, the frame includes a cabinet door located at the front end, the cabinet door is provided with a display screen, the frame is further provided with a shelf mechanism, a clamping mechanism and a printing mechanism, the display screen is connected to the main system and displays a QR code on the display screen, the shelf mechanism is rotatably arranged in the frame, the shelf mechanism is used to place a variety of products, the clamping mechanism is movably arranged in the frame and located at the side of the shelf mechanism, the printing mechanism is adjacent to the clamping mechanism for surface printing of the product clamped by the clamping mechanism, the cabinet door is further provided with a delivery port, and the delivery port is used to receive the product on the clamping mechanism.

3. The product pattern printing vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A support frame is provided inside the frame, and the shelf mechanism is rotatably arranged on the support frame. The shelf mechanism includes a roller, a top plate, a bottom plate, a vertical beam and a plurality of partitions. The top plate and the bottom plate are respectively located at the upper end of the frame and above the support frame, and the vertical beam is fixedly connected between the top plate and the bottom plate. A plurality of vertical beams are provided, and the plurality of vertical beams are arrayed along the central circumference of the bottom plate. Both ends of the roller are fixed between the center of the top plate and the bottom plate and the roller is rotatably connected to the support frame. The plurality of partitions are arranged at upper and lower intervals and connected to the vertical beams.

4. The product pattern printing vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The intervals between the partitions and between the partitions and the bottom plate are adjustable and can be used to place different types of products.

5. The product pattern printing vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The shelf mechanism also includes a limit frame and a support rod, wherein the support rod vertically penetrates and is fixed between the bottom plate, the partition plate and the top plate, the limit frame is fixedly connected to the support rod and is placed on the bottom plate and the partition plate, and the limit frames on the same layer are arranged in a circular array along the axis of the drum, and a storage groove for placing products is formed between the limit frame and the vertical beam, and the limit frame is used to prevent products from falling.

6. The product pattern printing vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of ball seats are arranged in an array along the central circumference of the bottom plate, and the balls on the ball seats are in rolling cooperation with the bottom surface of the bottom plate.

7. The product pattern printing vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism includes a first guide rail, a first slide, a bracket, a positioning seat, a second guide rail, a second slide, a screw, a screw motor, a cover plate, and an electric clamp. The first guide rail is arranged and fixed in the frame, the bracket is slidably connected to the first guide rail through the first slide, the positioning seat is arranged on the bracket, the second guide rail is fixed on the positioning seat, the second slide slides on the second guide rail, the screw motor is arranged at one end of the second guide rail, the screw passes through the second slide and is driven and connected to the screw motor, the cover plate is fixed on the second slide, the electric clamp performs clamping and releasing actions, and the moving directions of the first slide and the second slide are perpendicular to each other.

8. The product pattern printing vending machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: A turntable is provided on the bracket, and the positioning seat is fixed on the upper end of the turntable. The turntable drives the positioning seat to rotate on a horizontal plane.

9. The product pattern printing vending machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The printing mechanism comprises a pattern printer, which is arranged in the frame and connected to the electric clamp. The clamped product is placed in the pattern printer, and the photo selected on the mobile terminal is printed on the surface of the product.

10. The product pattern printing vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A heat sink is also provided in the rack.

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