Printing and cutting all-in-one machine and machining method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of printing and cutting machining, in particular to a printing and cutting all-in-one machine and a machining method thereof. The processing method comprises the following steps: receiving an identifier of a target material input by a user; according to the identifier, a printing format picture and an engraving format file corresponding to the target material are downloaded and acquired from a cloud end, the printing format picture comprises a graph of the target material, and the engraving format file comprises a graph contour of the target material; controlling the printing module to print on a base material according to the graph of the printing format picture; and / or controlling the cutting module to cut on the base material along the graph outline of the carving format file. According to the method, the target material can be quickly and accurately positioned, the operation process of a user is greatly simplified, the working efficiency is improved, and diversified printing and cutting requirements of the user can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of printing and cutting processing, and in particular to a printing and cutting integrated machine and its processing method. Background Art

[0002] Traditional printing and laser cutting devices usually exist as independent machines and require separate printing and cutting operations, which not only increases the equipment cost but also results in low processing efficiency. In recent years, printing and cutting integrated machines have emerged, integrating the printing and cutting functions on the same device.

[0003] Existing printing and cutting integrated machines usually can only store a limited number of pictures, and the types and styles of these pictures are relatively single, making it difficult to meet the diverse printing and cutting needs of users. Moreover, when users operate the printing and cutting integrated machine, they need to search for the target material picture one by one from numerous pictures. This process is not only time-consuming and laborious but also prone to low search efficiency due to the excessive number of pictures, resulting in low working efficiency of the printing and cutting machine. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved in the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a printing and cutting integrated machine and its processing method to solve the problems in the prior art that the printing and cutting integrated machine is difficult to meet the diverse printing and cutting needs of users and has low working efficiency.

[0005] The present invention discloses a processing method of a printing and cutting integrated machine. The printing and cutting integrated machine includes a printing module and a cutting module. The processing method includes the following steps:

[0006] Receiving an identifier of a target material input by a user;

[0007] Downloading and obtaining a printing format picture and an engraving format file corresponding to the target material from the cloud according to the identifier. The printing format picture includes the graphics of the target material, and the engraving format file includes the graphic outline of the target material;

[0008] Controlling the printing module to print on a substrate according to the graphics of the printing format picture;

[0009] And / or controlling the cutting module to cut on the substrate along the graphic outline of the engraving format file.

[0010] Optionally, the printing and cutting integrated machine further includes a first moving mechanism, a second moving mechanism, and a support plate for placing the substrate. The first moving mechanism is connected to the printing module and the cutting module and drives the printing module and the cutting module to move along the X-axis direction. The second moving mechanism is connected to the support plate and drives the support plate to move along the Y-axis direction. The processing method further includes the following steps:

[0011] Before the printing module prints according to the graphics of the printing format picture and before the cutting module cuts according to the graphic outline of the engraving format file, the first moving mechanism drives the printing module and the cutting module to move to a first initial position, and the second moving mechanism moves the support plate to a second initial position.

[0012] Optionally, the step of controlling the printing module to print according to the graphics of the printing format picture includes:

[0013] Dividing the graphics of the printing format picture into several layers from top to bottom;

[0014] Controlling the first moving mechanism to drive the printing module to move back and forth left and right on each layer for printing;

[0015] After the printing of the upper layer is completed, controlling the second moving mechanism to drive the support plate to move along the Y-axis direction, and controlling the printing module to print the next layer of the graphics.

[0016] Optionally, before controlling the printing module to print according to the graphics of the printing format picture, the following steps are further included:

[0017] Storing the printing format picture and the engraving format file corresponding to the target material obtained by downloading from the cloud in the local picture library of the printing and cutting all-in-one machine;

[0018] When the target material corresponding to the received identifier exists in the local picture library, obtaining the printing format picture and the engraving format file of the target material corresponding to the identifier from the local picture library.

[0019] Optionally, the printing and cutting all-in-one machine further includes a curing lamp, the curing lamp is arranged close to the printing module, and the processing method further includes the following steps:

[0020] While controlling the printing module to print according to the graphics of the printing format picture, turning on the curing lamp to cure the printing ink on the substrate.

[0021] Optionally, the printing and cutting all-in-one machine further includes an adsorption mechanism, a plurality of first through holes are arranged in an array on the support plate, the adsorption mechanism is arranged below the support plate, the adsorption port of the adsorption mechanism is communicated with the first through holes, the cutting module is a laser cutting module, and the processing method further includes the following steps:

[0022] While controlling the printing module to print and controlling the cutting module to cut, starting the adsorption mechanism to adsorb the substrate through the first through holes and absorb the dust generated during the cutting process.

[0023] Optionally, the distance between the ink outlet surface of the printing module and the surface of the substrate is 1.5 - 2.5 mm, and the distance between the light outlet surface of the laser cutting module and the surface of the substrate is 7 - 10 mm.

[0024] Optionally, after obtaining the printing format picture and the engraving format file corresponding to the target material, the following steps are further included:

[0025] Repeatedly arranging the graphics of the target material on a preset printing template according to a preset arrangement method and spacing;

[0026] Repeatedly arranging the graphic outline of the target material at the corresponding positions of the graphics on a preset printing template according to a preset arrangement method;

[0027] Controlling the printing module to perform printing according to the graphics on the printing template;

[0028] Controlling the cutting module to perform cutting along the graphic outline on the printing template.

[0029] Optionally, the processing method further includes the following steps:

[0030] Obtaining the printing format picture and the engraving format file of the material, as well as the identifier corresponding to the material, from the cloud;

[0031] Associating the identifier of the material with the printing format picture and the engraving format file of the material.

[0032] The present invention also discloses a printing and cutting integrated machine, characterized in that the printing and cutting integrated machine is processed by applying the processing method of the printing and cutting integrated machine as described above, and the printing and cutting integrated machine includes:

[0033] A receiving module, configured to receive the identifier of the target material;

[0034] An obtaining module, configured to download and obtain the printing format picture and the engraving format file corresponding to the target material from the cloud according to the identifier, where the printing format picture includes the graphics of the target material, and the engraving format file includes the graphic outline of the target material;

[0035] A printing module, configured to perform printing on a substrate;

[0036] A cutting module, configured to perform cutting on a substrate;

[0037] A control module, configured to control the printing module to perform printing on the substrate according to the graphics of the printing format picture, and / or control the cutting module to perform cutting along the graphic outline of the engraving format file on the substrate.

[0038] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the integrated printing and cutting machine and its processing method provided by the embodiments of the present invention are as follows: The integrated printing and cutting machine according to the embodiments of the present invention can receive the identifier of the target material input by the user, and download and obtain the printing format picture and engraving format file corresponding to the target material from the cloud according to the received identifier. Without the user having to search for the picture of the target material among numerous pictures, simply by inputting the identifier of the target material, the integrated printing and cutting machine can quickly and accurately locate the target material, download and obtain the printing format picture and engraving format file of the target material, and automatically perform printing and / or cutting operations, greatly simplifying the operation process of the user, improving work efficiency. Moreover, since the cloud can store a rich variety of picture resources and supports customers to upload resource packages according to their own personalized needs, it greatly expands the diversity and uniqueness of pictures, making the content of printing and cutting no longer limited to the resources local to the integrated printing and cutting machine, providing a broader creative space for users and meeting the diverse printing and cutting needs of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] The following will further elaborate on the solution of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. In the drawings:

[0040] Figure 1 is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of the processing method of the integrated printing and cutting machine provided by the present invention;

[0041] Figure 2 is a schematic flowchart of another embodiment of the processing method of the integrated printing and cutting machine provided by the present invention;

[0042] Figure 3 is a schematic flowchart of yet another embodiment of the processing method of the integrated printing and cutting machine provided by the present invention

[0043] Figure 4 is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of controlling the printing module to print according to the graphics of the printing format picture;

[0044] Figure 5 is a structural block diagram of the integrated printing and cutting machine provided by the present invention;

[0045] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the integrated printing and cutting machine provided by the present invention;

[0046] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the printing module, laser cutting module, and curing lamp provided by the present invention;

[0047] Figure 8 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the support plate, receiving seat, and adsorption mechanism provided by the embodiments of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 9 is Figure 8 explosion structure schematic diagram of;

[0049] Figure 10 is Figure 9 local enlarged schematic diagram of position A in;

[0050] Figure 11 is Figure 9 local enlarged schematic diagram of position B in;

[0051] Figure 12 is Figure 8 sectional structure schematic diagram of the connection state of the support plate, the receiving seat and the adsorption mechanism in;

[0052] Figure 13 is Figure 12 local enlarged schematic diagram of position C in.

[0053] Each reference numeral in the figure is:

[0054] 110, support plate; 110a, first through hole; 110b, second chamber; 120, adsorption mechanism; 120a, adsorption port; 121, fan; 130, printing module; 140, cutting module; 150, first moving mechanism; 160, second moving mechanism; 170, receiving seat; 170a, first chamber; 170b, third through hole; 180, protection plate; 180a, second through hole; 190, curing lamp; 210, receiving module; 220, acquisition module; 230, control module. Detailed implementation manners

[0055] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other. Now, with reference to the drawings, the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0056] The embodiment of the present invention provides a processing method for a printing and cutting integrated machine.

[0057] As Figure 1 , Figure 6 and and Figure 7 shown, the printing and cutting integrated machine includes a printing module 130 and a cutting module 140. The printing module 130 is used for printing on a substrate, and the cutting module 140 is used for cutting on the substrate. As Figure 1 , Figure 6 and and Figure 7 shown,, the processing method of the printing and cutting integrated machine includes the following steps:

[0058] S110, receiving the identifier of the target material input by the user;

[0059] S120. Download and obtain the printed format picture corresponding to the target material and the engraving format file from the cloud according to the identifier. The printed format picture includes the graphics of the target material, and the engraving format file includes the graphic outline of the target material.

[0060] S130. Control the printing module 130 to print on the substrate according to the graphics of the printed format picture.

[0061] S140. Control the cutting module 140 to cut on the substrate along the graphic outline of the engraving format file.

[0062] The printing and cutting integrated machine according to the embodiment of the present invention can receive the identifier of the target material input by the user, and download and obtain the printed format picture and the engraving format file corresponding to the target material from the cloud according to the received identifier. Without the user having to search for the picture of the target material among numerous pictures, simply by inputting the identifier of the target material, the printing and cutting integrated machine can quickly and accurately locate the target material, and download and obtain the printed format picture and the engraving format file of the target material and automatically perform printing and / or cutting operations, greatly simplifying the operation process of the user, improving work efficiency. Moreover, since the cloud can store a rich variety of picture resources and support customers to upload resource packages according to their own personalized needs, it greatly expands the diversity and uniqueness of pictures, making the printed and cut content no longer limited to the resources local to the printing and cutting integrated machine, providing a broader creative space for users and meeting the diverse printing and cutting needs of users.

[0063] In step S110, the identifier of the target material is the information that can uniquely identify the target material. For example, it can be a number, a combination of multiple numbers, a combination of numbers and letters, etc. Exemplarily, the identifier is a number formed number. For example, the identifier of one material is 10001, and the identifier of another material is 10002, etc. Each material has a corresponding identifier. During the printing process of the printing and cutting integrated machine, the user does not need to laboriously search for the target picture one by one among numerous pictures. Simply by selecting the identifier corresponding to the required picture, the printing and cutting integrated machine can quickly and accurately locate the picture, and then automatically perform printing and subsequent cutting operations, greatly simplifying the operation process of the user and improving work efficiency.

[0064] In step S120, in a specific implementation scenario, based on the identifier input by the user, the printing and cutting integrated machine can send the identifier to the cloud. The cloud will send back the printing format picture and engraving format file of the target material corresponding to the identifier to the printing and cutting integrated machine, and the printing and cutting integrated machine directly downloads the printing format picture and engraving format file of the target material. The printing format picture is a file containing the graphics of the target material, and this file is usually used to guide the printing module 130 to print on the substrate (usually a flat surface). The graphics can be colored, including shapes and colors, and the graphics in the printing format picture of the target material can include multiple patterns, so that multiple patterns can be printed and cut simultaneously. The engraving format file contains the graphic outline of the target material, and this file is usually used to guide the cutting module 140 to cut on the substrate. The graphic outline is usually a simplified shape that only contains edge information and is used to define the cutting path.

[0065] The material picture resources in the cloud are rich and diverse. They include not only the resource packs carefully designed and produced by the official, covering various common and popular patterns and graphics to meet the basic needs of different users, but also support customers to upload resource packs according to their own personalized needs, greatly expanding the diversity and uniqueness of the pictures, making the printed and / or engraved content no longer limited to the preset framework, and providing a broader creative space for users.

[0066] After downloading the printing format picture and engraving format file of the target material, the printing and cutting integrated machine can operate according to requirements, control the printing module 130 to print on the substrate according to the graphics of the printing format picture, or control the cutting module 140 to cut on the substrate along the graphic outline of the engraving format file, or cut on the substrate along the graphic outline of the engraving format file after printing the graphics of the printing format picture. That is, the control of printing and cutting is separated. When only the picture of the target material needs to be printed and no cutting task is required, only the printing operation is performed. When only the graphic outline of the target material needs to be cut and no printing task is required, only the cutting operation is performed, or when printing and cutting are required, the cutting operation is performed after printing.

[0067] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the cutting module 140 is a laser cutting module, the distance between the ink outlet surface of the printing module 130 and the substrate surface is 1.5 - 2.5 mm, and the distance between the light outlet surface of the laser cutting module and the substrate surface is 7 - 10 mm.

[0068] The distance between the ink outlet surface of the printing module 130 and the substrate surface is 1.5 - 2.5 mm. This distance range can ensure that the ink is evenly deposited on the substrate surface, avoiding ink accumulation caused by too close a distance or ink splashing caused by too far a distance. The distance between the light outlet surface of the laser cutting module and the substrate surface is 7 - 10 mm. This distance range can ensure the best focusing effect of the laser beam, thus achieving precise cutting and avoiding excessive heating of the substrate surface by the laser beam, reducing the thermal deformation of the substrate. Preferably, the distance between the ink outlet surface of the printing module 130 and the substrate surface is 2 mm, and the distance between the light outlet surface of the laser cutting module and the substrate surface is 8 mm.

[0069] Optionally, the thickness of the substrate can be set in the printing and cutting integrated machine, so as to adjust the distance between the ink outlet surface of the printing module 130 and the support plate 110, as well as the laser focus of the laser cutting module.

[0070] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 2 , the processing method of the printing and cutting integrated machine includes the following steps:

[0071] S210. The cloud obtains the printed format picture and engraved format file of the material, as well as the identifier corresponding to the material;

[0072] S220. Associate the identifier of the material with the printed format picture and engraved format file of the material;

[0073] S230. Receive the identifier of the target material input by the user;

[0074] S240. Download and obtain the printed format picture and engraved format file corresponding to the target material from the cloud according to the identifier. The printed format picture includes the graphics of the target material, and the engraved format file includes the graphic outline of the target material;

[0075] S250. Control the printing module 130 to print on the substrate according to the graphics of the printed format picture;

[0076] S260. Control the cutting module 140 to cut on the substrate along the graphic outline of the engraved format file.

[0077] In step 210 and step S220, the cloud directly receives the printed format picture and engraved format file of the material and associates the identifier of the material, without excessive processing of the material. When the printing and cutting integrated machine needs to print and cut relevant files, it can quickly respond to the printing and cutting integrated machine and directly send the printed format picture and engraved format file of the target material to the printing and cutting integrated machine, further reducing the waiting time of the user.

[0078] Specifically, in the cloud, the user can operate the print format pictures and engraving format files of the uploaded materials and define the identifiers of the materials. The cloud will receive the uploaded print format pictures and engraving format files and automatically associate the identifiers of the materials with the print format pictures and engraving format files of the materials, so that each material has a corresponding identifier, avoiding confusion or errors and ensuring accurate, fast positioning, identification, and processing of each material during the processing. The user can also manage the materials in the cloud, such as adding, editing, deleting, and changing the materials.

[0079] The print format picture is specifically a picture in tif format, and the engraving format file is specifically a file in plt format. The tif format picture and plt format file corresponding to the material are directly uploaded to the cloud. When it is necessary to print and / or cut the target material, the corresponding tif format picture and plt format file can be directly downloaded through the identifier of the target material, realizing fast positioning, printing, and cutting, and having high work efficiency.

[0080] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 3 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 ,the printing and cutting integrated machine further includes a first moving mechanism 150, a second moving mechanism 160, and a support plate 110 for placing the base material. The first moving mechanism 150 is connected to the printing module 130 and the cutting module 140 and drives the printing module 130 and the cutting module 140 to move along the X-axis direction. The second moving mechanism 160 is connected to the support plate 110 and drives the support plate 110 to move along the Y-axis direction. The processing method of the printing and cutting integrated machine includes the following steps:

[0081] S310. The cloud obtains the print format picture and engraving format file of the material, as well as the identifier corresponding to the material;

[0082] S320. Associate the identifier of the material with the print format picture and engraving format file of the material.

[0083] S330. Receive the identifier of the target material input by the user;

[0084] S340. Download and obtain the print format picture and engraving format file corresponding to the target material from the cloud according to the identifier. The print format picture includes the graphics of the target material, and the engraving format file includes the graphic outline of the target material;

[0085] S350. The first moving mechanism 150 moves the printing module 130 and the cutting module 140 to the first initial position, and the second moving mechanism 160 moves the support plate 110 to the second initial position;

[0086] S360. Control the printing module 130 to print on the substrate according to the graphics of the printing format picture;

[0087] S370. The first moving mechanism 150 moves the printing module 130 and the cutting module 140 to the first initial position, and the second moving mechanism 160 moves the support plate 110 to the second initial position;

[0088] S380. Control the cutting module 140 to cut on the substrate along the graphic contour of the engraving format file.

[0089] Before the printing module 130 prints according to the graphics of the printing format picture, and before the cutting module 140 cuts along the graphic contour of the engraving format file, the first moving mechanism 150 moves the printing module 130 and the cutting module 140 to the first initial position, and the second moving mechanism 160 moves the support plate 110 to the second initial position.

[0090] By moving the printing module 130 and the cutting module 140 to the first initial position before the printing module 130 prints and before the cutting module 140 cuts, and then performing the printing operation and the cutting operation, the risk of printing graphic deviation or inaccurate cutting caused by position deviation can be reduced, ensuring that the accuracy of the printed pattern and the accuracy of the cutting edge reach a relatively high level, and there is no need to use a camera or the like to perform shooting and positioning on the printing module 130 and the cutting module 140, and the cost is relatively low.

[0091] The specific positions of the first initial position and the second initial position can be set according to actual design requirements.

[0092] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 , the steps of controlling the printing module 130 to print according to the graphics of the printing format picture include:

[0093] S410. Divide the graphics of the printing format picture into several layers from top to bottom;

[0094] S420. Control the first moving mechanism 150 to drive the printing module 130 to move back and forth left and right on each layer for printing;

[0095] S430. After the printing of the upper layer is completed, control the second moving mechanism 160 to drive the support plate 110 to move along the Y-axis direction, and control the printing module 130 to print the next layer of the graphics.

[0096] By dividing the graphic into multiple layers from top to bottom and then printing the next layer after each layer is printed, the printing accuracy of each part is ensured, and the error accumulation caused by printing the entire graphic at once is avoided, thereby improving the overall printing quality. Moreover, layer-by-layer printing can better locate problems during the printing process. If a problem occurs at a certain layer, the device can quickly pause and be repaired, and parameters such as the printing speed and ink flow rate can be adjusted to improve the printing quality.

[0097] Specifically, dividing the graphic of the printed format picture into several layers from top to bottom means that on the surface of the substrate (such as paper), in the direction from the top of the paper to the bottom of the paper, the graphic on the paper is divided into several layers, and each layer represents a horizontal slice of the graphic. At the beginning of printing each layer, the first moving mechanism 150 drives the printing module 130 to move back and forth left and right to complete the printing of the current layer. This can ensure that the printing module 130 covers the current layer of the entire graphic and completes the corresponding printing task. After the printing task of one layer is completed, the second moving mechanism 160 drives the support plate 110 to move along the Y-axis direction to prepare for printing the next layer. At the same time, the printing module 130 will be controlled to print the next layer of the graphic, and the above printing process is repeated until the printing tasks of all layers are completed, effectively realizing layer-by-layer printing and improving the printing quality, speed, and efficiency.

[0098] Before controlling the printing module 130 to print according to the graphic of the printed format picture, it further includes:

[0099] Set the width, width, and printing position of the target material.

[0100] During the printing process, the printing and cutting integrated machine also performs error handling and display for the printing process.

[0101] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, before controlling the printing module 130 to print according to the graphic of the printed format picture, the following steps are further included:

[0102] Store the printed format picture and engraving format file corresponding to the target material downloaded from the cloud in the local library of the printing and cutting integrated machine;

[0103] When the target material corresponding to the received identifier exists in the local library, obtain the printed format picture and engraving format file of the target material corresponding to the identifier from the local library.

[0104] The local image library of the integrated printing and cutting machine can store the printed format pictures and engraved format files of the target materials printed and engraved in the past. When printing and engraving again, data can be directly obtained from the local image library, enabling quick response, reducing user waiting time, and improving work efficiency, especially in the case of frequent task switching. The local image library can also be used as a local backup of data. When printing and engraving again, even if the cloud data is lost or inaccessible, the locally stored data can still be used, ensuring the availability of the data. When the target material corresponding to the identifier received by the integrated printing and cutting machine does not exist in the local image library, it is downloaded from the cloud and updated and stored in the local image library.

[0105] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, referring to Figures 5 to 7 , the integrated printing and cutting machine further includes a curing lamp 190. The curing lamp 190 is arranged close to the printing module 130. The processing method further includes the following steps:

[0106] While controlling the printing module 130 to print according to the graphics of the printed format picture, the curing lamp 190 is turned on to cure the printing ink on the substrate.

[0107] By turning on the curing lamp 190 arranged close to the printing module 130 to cure the ink while printing, the curing speed can be accelerated, time can be saved, production efficiency can be improved, and the cured ink is more firm, not easy to blur or smear, ensuring the printing quality, thereby improving the accuracy and clarity of the printed graphics.

[0108] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, referring to Figures 8 to 13 , the integrated printing and cutting machine further includes an adsorption mechanism 120. A plurality of first through holes 110a arranged in an array are formed on the support plate 110. The adsorption mechanism 120 is arranged below the support plate 110. The adsorption port 120a of the adsorption mechanism 120 is communicated with the first through holes 110a. The cutting module 140 is a laser cutting module 140. The processing method further includes the following steps:

[0109] While controlling the printing module 130 to print and controlling the cutting module 140 to cut, the adsorption mechanism 120 is started to adsorb the substrate through the first through holes 110a and absorb the dust generated during the cutting process.

[0110] By providing a plurality of first through holes 110a arranged in an array on the support plate 110 and arranging the adsorption mechanism 120 below the support plate 110, the adsorption mechanism 120 can evenly adsorb the substrate through the plurality of first through holes 110a during the operation of the laser cutting module 140, and at the same time absorb the dust generated during the laser cutting process, avoiding the displacement of the substrate during processing, improving the processing accuracy, reducing the risk of dust diffusion, avoiding polluting the integrated printing and cutting machine, and prolonging the service life of the integrated printing and cutting machine.

[0111] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, after obtaining the print format picture and the engraving format file corresponding to the target material, the following steps are further included:

[0112] Repeatably arrange the graphics of the target material on the preset print template according to the preset arrangement method and spacing;

[0113] Repeatably arrange the graphic outline of the target material at the corresponding positions of the graphics on the preset print template according to the preset arrangement method;

[0114] Control the printing module 130 to perform printing according to the graphics on the print template;

[0115] Control the cutting module 140 to perform cutting along the graphic outline on the print template.

[0116] By repeatedly arranging the graphics of the target material on the preset print template according to the preset arrangement method and spacing, batch printing and cutting can be achieved, thereby improving production efficiency. And through the preset print template and arrangement rules, the automation and precision of printing and cutting are realized, improving production efficiency and product quality, and at the same time reducing the errors of manual operations.

[0117] Specifically, the preset print template is used to define the overall layout and format of the printed content, including information such as the size and shape of the printing area and the arrangement rules of the graphics of the target material. The preset arrangement method refers to the way in which the graphics of the target material are arranged on the print template according to certain rules. For example, it can be horizontal arrangement, vertical arrangement, matrix arrangement (a combination of rows and columns), etc., and this arrangement method is preset in advance. The spacing is the distance between adjacent graphics of the target material. This spacing is also preset in advance to ensure that there is enough space between the graphics to avoid interference during printing or cutting.

[0118] The layout position of the graphic outline corresponds one-to-one with the printing position of the graphic, so as to ensure that the cutting module 140 can accurately find the area to be cut. The graphic outline of the engraving format file is similar to the repeatedly arranged graphic, and the graphic outline of the target material is also placed on the print template multiple times according to the preset arrangement method. This step is to provide a clear cutting path for the cutting module 140 so that it can accurately cut out the required shape on the printed material.

[0119] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the step of controlling the cutting module 140 to perform cutting on the base material along the graphic outline of the engraving format file specifically includes:

[0120] Start the adsorption mechanism 120;

[0121] Read the engraving format file, split the engraving instructions sentence by sentence, and each engraving instruction performs an action;

[0122] Filter the engraving instructions and filter out some unused instructions from execution;

[0123] Perform serial communication with the cutting module 140 and send the engraving instructions to the serial port;

[0124] Receive the reply from the cutting module 140 and transmit the engraving instructions sentence by sentence;

[0125] End the cutting with a preset identifier;

[0126] Turn off the adsorption mechanism 120.

[0127] During the cutting process, the printing and cutting integrated machine also performs error handling and display for the cutting process.

[0128] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the user can also set the printing coordinates, cutting coordinates, cutting speed, cutting power, and starting position of the material feeding.

[0129] The embodiment of the present application also provides a printing and cutting integrated machine, and the printing and cutting integrated machine is processed by applying the processing method of the printing and cutting integrated machine as described above. Refer to Figure 5 , the printing and cutting integrated machine includes a printing module 130, a cutting module 140, a receiving module 210, an obtaining module 220, and a control module 230. The obtaining module 220 is connected to the receiving module 210 and the control module 230, and the control module 230 is also connected to the printing module 130 and the cutting module 140.

[0130] The receiving module 210 is used to receive the identifier of the target material.

[0131] The obtaining module 220 is used to download and obtain the printing format picture and engraving format file corresponding to the target material from the cloud according to the identifier. The printing format picture includes the graphics of the target material, and the engraving format file includes the graphic outline of the target material.

[0132] The printing module 130 is used to perform printing on the substrate.

[0133] The cutting module 140 is used to perform cutting on the substrate.

[0134] The control module 230 is used to control the printing module 130 to perform printing on the substrate according to the graphics of the printing format picture, and / or control the cutting module 140 to perform cutting on the substrate along the graphic outline of the engraving format file.

[0135] The integrated printing and cutting machine according to the embodiments of the present application can receive the identifier of the target material input by the user, and download and obtain the printing format picture and engraving format file corresponding to the target material from the cloud according to the received identifier. Without the user having to search for the picture of the target material among numerous pictures, simply inputting the identifier of the target material, the integrated printing and cutting machine can quickly and accurately locate the target material, download and obtain the printing format picture and engraving format file of the target material, and automatically perform printing and / or cutting operations, greatly simplifying the operation process of the user, improving work efficiency. Moreover, since the cloud can store a rich variety of picture resources and support customers to upload resource packages according to their own personalized needs, it greatly expands the diversity and uniqueness of pictures, making the printed content no longer limited to the resources of the integrated printing and cutting machine itself, providing a broader creative space for users and meeting the diverse printing and cutting needs of users.

[0136] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, referring to Figures 5 to 7 , the integrated printing and cutting machine further includes a first moving mechanism 150, a second moving mechanism 160, and a support plate 110 for placing the substrate. The first moving mechanism 150 is connected to the printing module 130 and the cutting module 140, and drives the printing module 130 and the cutting module 140 to move along the X-axis direction. That is, in the figure, the first moving mechanism 150 can drive the printing module 130 and the cutting module 140 to move left or right. The second moving mechanism 160 is connected to the support plate 110 and drives the support plate 110 to move along the Y-axis direction. That is, in the figure, the second moving mechanism 160 can drive the support plate 110 to move up or down, thereby driving the substrate on the support plate 110 to move up or down. Both the first moving mechanism 150 and the second moving mechanism 160 are connected to the control module 230, and the control module 230 is further configured to control the first moving mechanism 150 to drive the printing module 130 and the cutting module 140 to move along the X-axis direction, and control the second moving mechanism 160 to drive the support plate 110 to move along the Y-axis direction.

[0137] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, referring to Figures 5 to 7 , the integrated printing and cutting machine further includes a curing lamp 190. The curing lamp 190 is disposed close to the printing module 130. The curing lamp 190 is connected to the control module 230. The control module 230 is further configured to control the printing module 130 to perform printing according to the graphics of the printing format picture, and at the same time control the curing lamp 190 to be turned on to cure the printing ink on the substrate.

[0138] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 9, the integrated printing and cutting machine further includes an adsorption mechanism 120. A plurality of first through holes 110a arranged in an array are formed in the support plate 110. The adsorption mechanism 120 is disposed below the support plate 110. The adsorption port 120a of the adsorption mechanism 120 is communicated with the first through holes 110a. The adsorption mechanism 120 is connected to the control module 230. When the control module 230 is further used to control the printing module 130 to perform printing and control the cutting module 140 to perform cutting, it controls the adsorption mechanism 120 to adsorb the substrate through the first through holes 110a and absorb the dust generated during the cutting process.

[0139] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 9 and Figure 13 , the integrated printing and cutting machine further includes a receiving seat 170. A first chamber 170a is provided on the receiving seat 170. The support plate 110 covers the top of the receiving seat 170 to seal the first chamber 170a. The first chamber 170a is communicated with the first through holes 110a and the adsorption port 120a of the adsorption mechanism 120.

[0140] By providing the first chamber 170a in the carrier seat and communicating it with the adsorption port 120a of the adsorption mechanism 120, a negative pressure space can be formed, which has a large adsorption coverage area and better adsorption effect. Therefore, the combination of the first chamber 170a and the adsorption mechanism 120 can effectively adsorb the entire substrate by means of negative pressure adsorption, position the substrate on the support plate 110, effectively prevent the material from shifting during printing and cutting, and improve the operation accuracy. At the same time, the adsorption mechanism 120 uses the negative pressure adsorption method to timely suck away the debris generated during the cutting process over a larger adsorption coverage area, avoid the spread of debris in the processing area, ensure the normal operation of the overall equipment, and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0141] Furthermore, referring to Figures 9 to 13 , the integrated printing and cutting machine further includes a protection plate 180. A plurality of second through holes 180a arranged in an array are formed in the protection plate 180. The protection plate 180 is disposed between the support plate 110 and the receiving seat 170, and a second chamber 110b is formed between the protection plate 180 and the support plate 110. The second chamber 110b is communicated with the first through holes 110a and is communicated with the first chamber 170a through the second through holes 180a. The first through holes 110a are larger than the second through holes 180a.

[0142] The second chamber 110b between the protection plate 180 and the support plate 110 can form a negative pressure space under the adsorption action of the adsorption mechanism 120, and adsorb and position the substrate on the support plate 110 through the first through hole 110a. The second through hole 180a on the protection plate 180 can communicate the first chamber 170a and the second chamber 110b. At the same time, since the second through hole 180a is smaller than the first through hole 110a, the protection plate 180 can form a physical isolation, effectively blocking larger particle debris from entering the first chamber 170a and the adsorption mechanism 120, thereby protecting the adsorption mechanism 120 from damage. Among them, a plurality of second through holes 180a arranged in an array on the protection plate 180 communicate the first chamber 170a and the second chamber 110b, which can enhance the adsorption uniformity.

[0143] The shape of the second through hole 180a can be circular, square, rectangular and other shapes. Exemplarily, the shape of the second through hole 180a is circular.

[0144] Reference Figure 9 , in an alternative embodiment of the present application, the adsorption mechanism 120 includes at least one fan 121, and the adsorption port 120a of the fan 121 communicates with the first chamber 170a.

[0145] Using the fan 121 as the power source for generating negative pressure adsorption, it can achieve efficient air flow transportation and pressurization. The air flow speed and direction of the fan 121 can be precisely controlled by adjusting parameters such as blade angle and rotation speed to achieve a suitable adsorption effect. And in the selection of the fan, designers can choose a fan with lower noise to provide a more quiet processing environment. In other embodiments, the adsorption mechanism 120 can also use a gas pump, an air compressor or other power sources that can generate negative pressure adsorption.

[0146] The number of fans 121 can be one, two, three or more, and designers can set it according to actual needs. Exemplarily, four fans 121 are set, and the adsorption port 120a of each fan 121 communicates with the first chamber 170a. When the four fans 121 work, a negative pressure space is formed in the first chamber 170a.

[0147] Further, reference Figures 9 to 13 , at least one third through hole 170b is provided at the bottom of the receiving seat 170, and the adsorption port 120a of one fan 121 is correspondingly arranged with one third through hole 170b and communicates with the first chamber 170a through the third through hole 170b.

[0148] The fan 121 communicates with the first chamber 170a through the third through-hole 170b at the bottom of the bearing seat. Compared with directly disposing the fan 121 in the receiving seat 170, the transmission of noise and vibration to the interior of the first chamber 170a can be reduced, thereby reducing the noise level during the operation of the device and providing a quieter working environment. Moreover, the heat generated by the fan 121 will be taken away and will not directly accumulate in the first chamber 170a, which helps to maintain the temperature stability inside the device, avoid the overheating problem of the device caused by heat accumulation. At the same time, it is easier to maintain and replace the fan 121, reducing the maintenance difficulty. The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of concise description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope described in this specification.

[0149] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit them. For those skilled in the art, the technical solutions described in the above embodiments can be modified, or some of the technical features can be equivalently replaced; and all such modifications and replacements should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A processing method for a printing and cutting machine, characterized in that: The printing and cutting integrated machine comprises a printing module and a cutting module, and the processing method comprises the following steps: Receive an identifier of a target material input by a user; Downloading and acquiring a printing format image and an engraving format file corresponding to the target material from the cloud according to the identifier, wherein the printing format image includes a graphic of the target material, and the engraving format file includes a graphic outline of the target material; Controlling the printing module to print on a substrate according to the graphics of the printing format picture; And / or control the cutting module to cut on the substrate along the graphic outline of the engraving format file.

2. The processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing and cutting machine further includes a first moving mechanism, a second moving mechanism and a support plate for placing a substrate, the first moving mechanism is connected to the printing module and the cutting module, and drives the printing module and the cutting module to move along the X-axis direction, the second moving mechanism is connected to the support plate, and drives the support plate to move along the Y-axis direction, and the processing method further includes the following steps: Before the printing module prints according to the graphics of the printing format picture, and before the cutting module cuts according to the graphic outline of the engraving format file, the first moving mechanism drives the printing module and the cutting module to move to a first initial position, and the second moving mechanism moves the support plate to a second initial position.

3. The processing method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The step of controlling the printing module to print according to the graphics of the printing format picture includes: Dividing the graphics of the printed format picture into several layers from top to bottom; Controlling the first moving mechanism to drive the printing module to move back and forth left and right on each layer to perform printing; After the previous layer of printing is completed, the second moving mechanism is controlled to drive the support plate to move along the Y-axis direction, and the printing module is controlled to print the next layer of the graphic.

4. The processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Before controlling the printing module to print according to the graphics of the printing format picture, the following steps are also included: The print format image and engraving format file corresponding to the target material downloaded from the cloud are stored in the local library of the printer-cutting machine; When the target material corresponding to the received identifier exists in the local library, the printing format image and the engraving format file of the target material corresponding to the identifier are obtained from the local library.

5. The processing method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The printing and cutting machine further includes a curing light, which is arranged close to the printing module. The processing method further includes the following steps: While controlling the printing module to print according to the graphics of the printing format picture, turning on the curing lamp to cure the printing ink on the substrate.

6. The processing method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The printing and cutting machine further includes an adsorption mechanism, a plurality of first through holes arranged in an array are provided on the support plate, the adsorption mechanism is arranged below the support plate, the adsorption port of the adsorption mechanism is connected to the first through hole, the cutting module is a laser cutting module, and the processing method further includes the following steps: While controlling the printing module to print and the cutting module to cut, the adsorption mechanism is activated to adsorb the substrate through the first through hole and absorb dust generated during the cutting process.

7. The processing method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The distance between the ink outlet surface of the printing module and the surface of the substrate is 1.5-2.5 mm, and the distance between the light outlet surface of the laser cutting module and the surface of the substrate is 7-10 mm.

8. The processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: After obtaining the printing format image and engraving format file corresponding to the target material, the following steps are also included: Repeatedly lay out the graphics of the target material on the preset printing template according to the preset arrangement and spacing; Repeatingly laying out the graphic outline of the target material at the corresponding position of the graphic on the preset printing template according to the preset arrangement mode; Controlling the printing module to print according to the graphics on the printing template; The cutting module is controlled to perform cutting along the graphic outline on the printing template.

9. The processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The processing method further comprises the following steps: Obtain the printing format image and engraving format file of the material, as well as the identifier corresponding to the material, from the cloud; Associate the material's identifier with the material's print format image and engraving format file.

10. A printing and cutting machine, characterized in that: The integrated printer and cutter is processed by the processing method of the integrated printer and cutter according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the integrated printer and cutter comprises: A receiving module, used for receiving an identifier of a target material; An acquisition module, configured to download and acquire a printing format image and an engraving format file corresponding to the target material from the cloud according to the identifier, wherein the printing format image includes a graphic of the target material, and the engraving format file includes a graphic outline of the target material; A printing module, used for printing on a substrate; A cutting module, used for cutting on a substrate; The control module is used to control the printing module to print on the substrate according to the graphics of the printing format picture, and / or control the cutting module to cut on the substrate along the graphic outline of the engraving format file.

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