Printer feeding system, printer system and printer feeding control method

Abstract

The invention provides a printer feeding system, a printer system and a printer feeding control method. The printer feeding system comprises a feeding assembly. The feeding assembly is movably arranged between the loading assembly and the printer so as to move to a receiving position and a to-be-clamped position; when the feeding assembly is located at the receiving position, the feeding assembly is in butt joint with the discharging end of the feeding assembly, and the feeding assembly moves to a first preset position in the extending direction of the discharging end to receive the roll material; and when the feeding assembly is located at the to-be-clamped position, the feeding assembly drives the roll material to move to the clamping gap of the printer, so that the feeding assembly moves to a second preset position in the extending direction of the discharging end, and one end of the roll material is opposite to the clamping fixed end of the printer. The technical problems that in the prior art, manual feeding is large in carrying difficulty, and manual feeding efficiency is low are solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of printer equipment, in particular to a printer feeding system, a printer system and a printer feeding control method. BACKGROUND

[0002] Before a printing job is performed by a printer system, a roll material (roll stock) needs to be installed to a clamping station of the printer. Currently, for feeding of large roll stock, two schemes are usually adopted, one is manual feeding, and the other is feeding by automatic equipment. However, due to the large size of the roll stock, manual feeding has the technical problems of great difficulty in carrying and low efficiency of manual feeding. SUMMARY

[0003] The main purpose of the present application is to provide a printer feeding system to solve the technical problems of great difficulty in carrying and low efficiency of manual feeding in the prior art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one aspect of the present application, a printer feeding system for transporting roll stock to a printer is provided, comprising:

[0005] A feeding assembly having a feeding end and a discharging end, the feeding assembly being configured to move the roll stock from the feeding end to the discharging end;

[0006] A feeding assembly movably arranged between the feeding assembly and the printer to move to a receiving position and a clamping position; when the feeding assembly is in the receiving position, the feeding assembly is arranged in abutment with the discharging end of the feeding assembly, and at least part of the feeding assembly is moved to a first preset position along the extension direction of the discharging end to receive the roll stock; when the feeding assembly is in the clamping position, the feeding assembly drives the roll stock to move to a clamping gap of the printer, and at least part of the feeding assembly is moved to a second preset position along the extension direction of the discharging end, so that one end of the roll stock is arranged opposite to a clamping fixed end of the printer;

[0007] A control module connected with the feeding assembly, the control module being configured to determine the length of the roll stock extending from both ends of the feeding assembly according to the first preset position and the length of the roll stock, and to determine the second preset position according to the length of the roll stock extending from both ends of the feeding assembly, the first preset position and the position of the clamping fixed end of the printer.

[0008] In some embodiments, the feeding assembly comprises:

[0009] A feeding table;

[0010] A first stopper movably arranged on the feeding table, the first stopper having a first stop position protruding from the supporting surface of the feeding table and a first avoiding position avoiding the supporting surface of the feeding table, the first stopper being signal connected with the control module;

[0011] A first position detecting member arranged at the discharging end and signal connected with the control module;

[0012] The control module is configured to control the first stopper to move from the first avoiding position to the first stop position, and then control at least part of the feeding assembly to move to the docking position.

[0013] In some embodiments, the feeding assembly comprises:

[0014] A feeding table;

[0015] A second stopper movably arranged on the feeding table, the second stopper having a second stop position protruding from the supporting surface of the feeding table and a second avoiding position avoiding the supporting surface of the feeding table, the second stopper being signal connected with the control module;

[0016] A second position detecting member arranged on the feeding table and located at the second stopper;

[0017] The control module is configured to control the second stopper to move from the second avoiding position to the second stop position when the second position detecting member detects that the roll material passes the position at the second stopper.

[0018] A third stopper arranged at intervals with the second stopper, the third stopper protruding from the supporting surface of the feeding table to stop the roll material.

[0019] In some embodiments, the feeding assembly comprises:

[0020] The feeding table is arranged obliquely, and the height of the feeding end of the feeding table is higher than the height of the discharging end.

[0021] In some embodiments, the feeding assembly comprises a feeding support arranged at the bottom of the feeding table; and the feeding assembly comprises:

[0022] A feeding support arranged at the bottom of the feeding table of the feeding assembly;

[0023] A feeding driving member arranged on the feeding support, the feeding support being provided with a first guiding portion, and the feeding support being provided with a first sliding portion cooperated with the first guiding portion.

[0024] In some embodiments, one of the feeding table and the feeding support is provided with a second guide part, and the other of the feeding table and the feeding support is provided with a second sliding part, the second guide part and the second sliding part being matched with each other.

[0025] In some embodiments, the bottom of the feeding table is provided with a first lifting part, one of the feeding table and the feeding support is provided with a third guide part, and the other of the feeding table and the feeding support is provided with a third sliding part, the third guide part and the third sliding part being matched with each other.

[0026] In some embodiments, the printer feeding system further comprises a conveying assembly, the conveying assembly comprising a roll support, one end of the roll support being adjustably provided in height, so that when the conveying assembly moves to a third preset position according to a predetermined movement path, the height of the roll support away from the feeding assembly is higher than the height of the roll support close to the feeding assembly.

[0027] According to another aspect of the present application, there is provided a printer system, comprising a printer and the printer feeding system as described above, the printer having a fixed gripper end and a movable gripper end, the fixed gripper end and the movable gripper end forming a gripper gap therebetween, the movable gripper end being movable towards or away from the fixed gripper end.

[0028] According to still another aspect of the present application, there is provided a printer feeding control method, applied to the printer feeding system as described above, the printer feeding control method comprising:

[0029] controlling the feeding assembly to move to a receiving position and controlling at least part of the feeding assembly to move to a first preset position along the extension direction of the discharging end;

[0030] controlling the roll to move along the feeding assembly to the feeding assembly and controlling the feeding assembly to move to the gripped position;

[0031] determining the length of the roll extending from both ends of the feeding assembly according to the first preset position and the length of the roll, and determining the second preset position according to the length of the roll extending from both ends of the feeding assembly, the first preset position and the position of the fixed gripper end of the printer;

[0032] controlling at least part of the feeding assembly to move to the second preset position along the extension direction of the discharging end so that one end of the roll is arranged opposite to the fixed gripper end of the printer;

[0033] In some embodiments, the printer feeding control method comprises:

[0034] The transport assembly transports the roll of material to a third preset position along the extension direction of the feed end;

[0035] The height of the end of the transport component away from the feeding component is increased so that the roll material moves along the transport component onto the feeding component.

[0036] By applying the technical solution of this invention, the feeding component can move freely between the loading component and the printer, adjusting to the receiving position and the clamping position according to different roll material specifications and printer requirements. Dynamically adjusting the position of the feeding component ensures precise alignment of the roll material with the printer's clamping gap, thereby improving print quality and production efficiency. The control module is signal-connected to the feeding component and can calculate the length of the roll material extending beyond both ends of the feeding component based on a first preset position and the actual length of the roll material. It can also determine a second preset position, achieving accurate positioning and automatic feeding of the roll material, avoiding errors caused by human judgment. Precise feeding can be achieved for roll materials of different specifications. Attached Figure Description

[0037] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0038] Figure 1 A perspective view of the printer feeding system according to the present invention is shown;

[0039] Figure 2 A perspective view of the feeding component of the printer feeding system according to the present invention is shown;

[0040] Figure 3 A perspective view of the feeding assembly of the printer feeding system according to the present invention is shown;

[0041] Figure 4 A perspective view of a printer according to the present invention is shown;

[0042] Figure 5 A perspective view of the transport components of the printer loading system according to the present invention is shown.

[0043] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0044] 1. Feeding assembly; 11. Feeding platform; 111. First stop; 112. First through hole; 113. First driving component; 114. Feeding end; 115. Discharge end; 12. Feeding bracket; 13. First lifting component; 14. Third guide;

[0045] 2. Feeding assembly; 21. Feeding table; 211. Second stop; 212. Second through hole; 213. Second driving member; 214. Third stop; 22. Feeding bracket; 221. Second guide; 222. Second sliding part; 23. Feeding driving member; 24. First guide; 25. First sliding part;

[0046] 3. Transport components; 31. Coil support components;

[0047] 10. Printer; 101. Clamping gap; 102. Fixed clamping end; 103. Movable clamping end;

[0048] 20. First preset position; 30. Third preset position. Detailed Implementation

[0049] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0050] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0051] In this invention, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up" and "down" are generally used in relation to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or in relation to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" are generally used in relation to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not intended to limit this invention.

[0052] To address the technical problems of high handling difficulty and low efficiency of manual feeding in existing technologies, and the poor feeding effect of automated equipment for rolls of different specifications, this application provides a printer feeding system.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, the printer feeding system is used to transport roll material to the printer 10. Specifically, it includes a feeding assembly 1, a feeding component 2, and a control module. The feeding assembly 1 has a feeding end 114 and a discharging end 115. The feeding assembly 1 is used to move the roll material from the feeding end 114 to the discharging end 115. The feeding component 2 is movably disposed between the feeding assembly 1 and the printer 10 to move to a receiving position and a clamping position. When the feeding component 2 is in the receiving position, it is abutted against the discharging end 115 of the feeding assembly 1, and at least a portion of the feeding component 2 moves along the extending direction of the discharging end 115 to a first preset position 20 to receive the roll material. When the feeding component 2... When in the clamping position, the feeding assembly 2 moves the roll material to the clamping gap 101 of the printer 10, and at least a portion of the feeding assembly 2 moves to the second preset position along the extension direction of the discharge end 115, so that one end of the roll material is positioned opposite to the clamping fixing end 102 of the printer 10; the control module is signal-connected to the feeding assembly 2, and the control module is configured to determine the length of the roll material extending from both ends of the feeding assembly 2 according to the first preset position 20 and the length of the roll material, and to determine the second preset position according to the length of the roll material extending from both ends of the feeding assembly 2, the first preset position 20, and the position of the clamping fixing end of the printer 10.

[0054] The feeding assembly 2 can move freely between the loading assembly 1 and the printer 10, adjusting to the optimal receiving and clamping positions according to different roll material specifications and the needs of the printer 10. Dynamically adjusting the position of the feeding assembly 2 ensures precise alignment of the roll material with the clamping gap 101 of the printer 10, thereby improving printing quality and production efficiency. The control module is signal-connected to the feeding assembly 2 and can calculate the length of the roll material extending beyond both ends of the feeding assembly 2 based on the first preset position 20 and the actual length of the roll material. Furthermore, it can comprehensively consider the length of the roll material extending beyond both ends of the feeding assembly 2, the first preset position 20, and the position of the clamping fixing end 102 of the printer 10 to determine a second preset position, achieving accurate positioning and automatic feeding of the roll material while avoiding errors from human judgment. Through the coordinated work of the loading assembly 1, the feeding assembly 2, and the control module, this system achieves an automated process for transferring the roll material to the printer 10. The feeding assembly 1 accurately moves the roll material from the infeed end to the outlet end 115. This process reduces manual intervention and avoids damage or inaccurate positioning that may result from manual handling of the roll material, while ensuring the continuity and efficiency of operation. The system can adjust parameters according to different roll material lengths and the specific requirements of the printer 10, and can adapt to different roll material lengths.

[0055] In this embodiment, asFigure 1 As shown, the feeding assembly 1 includes a feeding platform 11, a first stop 111, and a first position detection element. The first stop 111 is movably disposed on the feeding platform 11. The first stop 111 has a first stop position protruding from the support surface of the feeding platform 11 and a first avoidance position avoiding the support surface of the feeding platform 11. The first stop 111 is signal-connected to the control module. The first position detection element is disposed at the discharge end 115 and is signal-connected to the control module. The control module is configured to: control the first stop 111 to move from the first avoidance position to the first stop position, and then control at least a portion of the feeding assembly 2 to move to the docking position. The first stop 111 can achieve dynamic position adjustment on the feeding platform 11. This ensures a smooth transition of the roll material from the feeding platform 11 to the feeding assembly 2, while avoiding deviation or jamming of the roll material during movement, thus improving the efficiency and reliability of automated feeding.

[0056] The feeding platform 11 here is set at an angle, with the height of its feeding end 114 being higher than the height of its discharging end 115. After the rolled material moves to the feeding platform 11, it can move from the feeding end 114 to the discharging end 115 under the action of gravity, without the need for a complex mechanical structure, making it more convenient and faster.

[0057] For example, the first position detection element and the second position detection element are position sensors.

[0058] Specifically, the loading platform 11 is provided with a first through hole 112, and the first stop part 111 is provided correspondingly to the first through hole 112. The bottom of the loading platform 11 is provided with a first driving member 113 connected to the first stop part 111. For example, the first driving member 113 is a cylinder or an air pump.

[0059] The first position detection element, installed at the discharge end 115, can monitor the docking status of the feeding assembly 2 and the loading platform 11 in real time. When successful docking is detected, the control module is immediately triggered to execute corresponding control commands, such as adjusting the position of the first stop 111. This accurately and efficiently coordinates the docking process between the loading assembly 1 and the feeding assembly 2, achieving a smooth transition of the coil material from the loading platform 11 to the feeding assembly 2.

[0060] It should be noted that the switching of the first stop part 111 between the first stop position and the first clearance position, and the movement of at least a portion of the feeding component 2 to the first preset position, are performed in the following order: In some embodiments, at least a portion of the feeding component 2 first moves to the first preset position. After the first position detection element determines that the feeding component 2 and the loading component 1 are docked, the first stop part 111 is switched to the first stop position. After the first stop part 111 reaches the first stop position for a preset time (e.g., 1 second), the first stop part 111 is controlled to... 1. Switching to the first clearance position makes it possible for the coil to move from the loading table 11 to the feeding assembly 2. In other embodiments, after determining that the coil has moved to the loading end 114, the first stop 111 first switches to the first stop position, and at least a portion of the feeding assembly 2 moves to the first preset position to dock the feeding assembly 2 and the loading assembly 1. When the first position detection element detects that the feeding assembly 2 and the loading assembly 1 are docked, the first stop 111 is then switched to the first clearance position to make it possible for the coil to move from the loading table 11 to the feeding assembly 2.

[0061] like Figure 2As shown, the feeding assembly 2 includes a feeding table 21, a second stop 211, and a second position detection element. The second stop 211 is movably disposed on the feeding table 21. The second stop 211 has a second stop position protruding from the support surface of the feeding table 21 and a second avoidance position that avoids the support surface of the feeding table 21. The second stop 211 is signal-connected to the control module. The second position detection element is disposed on the feeding table 21 and located at the second stop 211. The control module is configured to: when the second position detection element detects that the roll material has passed the position of the second stop 211, control the second stop 211 to move from the second avoidance position to the second stop position. The second stop 211 is located on the feeding table 21 and can switch between the second stop position and the second avoidance position according to the instructions of the control module. When the roll material passes the avoidance position of the second stop 211, that is, before touching the second stop 211, the second stop 211 is in an avoidance state that does not affect the movement of the roll material. Once the second position detector detects that the roll material has reached the designated position, the control module immediately controls the second stop 211 to move to the second stop position, that is, protruding from the support surface of the feed table 21, to block and position the roll material, prevent it from moving excessively, and ensure precise docking between the roll material and the printing equipment. The second position detector works closely with the second stop 211 and can track the trajectory of the roll material in real time. Once the roll material touches or approaches the predetermined position of the second stop 211, it immediately sends this information to the control module. This real-time position feedback function provides the control module with precise timing to adjust the state of the second stop 211, ensuring that every transition of the roll material during the feeding process is accurate and error-free, avoiding feeding failures caused by positional deviations.

[0062] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, after the first stop 111 stops the coil, the control module immediately controls the second stop 211 to switch to the second stop position, thereby blocking and positioning the coil to prevent it from moving excessively.

[0063] Specifically, the feeding platform 21 is provided with a second through hole 212, and the second stop part 211 is provided correspondingly to the second through hole 212. The bottom of the feeding platform 21 is provided with a second driving member 214 connected to the second stop part 211. For example, the second driving member 214 is a cylinder or an air pump.

[0064] Furthermore, the feeding assembly 2 includes a third stop 213, which is spaced apart from the second stop 211. The third stop 213 protrudes from the support surface of the feeding table 21 to stop the roll material. The spaced arrangement of the third stop 213 and the second stop 211 forms a dual positioning mechanism for the roll material. During the movement of the roll material to the feeding table 21, this ensures that the roll material can be accurately stopped at a preset position, reducing possible shaking or deviation during feeding, and ensuring that the roll material maintains the correct posture when it is delivered to the printing device, thereby improving the positioning accuracy of the entire feeding process. During the transport of the roll material, the third stop 213 can switch to the stopping position simultaneously with the second stop 211; however, the third stop 213 should switch to the avoidance position later than the second stop 211.

[0065] For example, the first stop 111, the second stop 211 and the third stop 213 are stop rods.

[0066] In this embodiment, the feeding assembly 1 includes a feeding bracket 12, which is disposed at the bottom of the feeding platform 11; the feeding assembly 2 includes a feeding bracket 22 and a feeding drive 23, with the feeding bracket 22 placed at the bottom of the feeding platform 21 of the feeding assembly 2; the feeding drive 23 is disposed on the feeding bracket 12, the feeding bracket 12 is provided with a first guide portion 24, and the feeding bracket 22 is provided with a first sliding portion 25 that cooperates with the first guide portion 24. The feeding bracket 12 and the feeding bracket 22 are the bottom support structures of the feeding platform 11 and the feeding platform 21, respectively. Their design not only ensures their respective stability, but also achieves precise guidance during the docking process through the first guide portion 24 disposed on the feeding bracket 12 and the first sliding portion 25 disposed on the feeding bracket 22. During operation, after the feeding drive 23 is started, the first sliding part 25 on the feeding bracket 22 moves along the first guide part 24 on the feeding bracket 12, so as to realize the overall movement of the feeding bracket 22 and the feeding table 21 along the feeding assembly 1.

[0067] For example, the feeding drive 23 is a feeding cylinder or air pump, the first guide part 24 is a first guide rail formed on the feeding bracket 12, and the first sliding part 25 is a first slider disposed on the feeding bracket 22.

[0068] In this embodiment, one of the feeding table 21 and the feeding bracket 22 is provided with a second guide portion 221, and the other of the feeding table 21 and the feeding bracket 22 is provided with a second sliding portion 222. The second sliding portion 222 cooperates with the second guide portion 221. A feeding table drive is also provided between the feeding table 21 and the feeding bracket 22, which is connected to the feeding table 21 and drives it to move in a direction close to or away from the clamping gap 101. The cooperation between the second guide portion 221 and the second sliding portion 222 ensures the accurate movement path of the feeding bracket 22 on the feeding table 21, enabling it to move smoothly along the preset guide path into the clamping gap 101.

[0069] For example, the second guide part 221 is a second guide rail, the second sliding part 222 is a second slider, and the feed table 21 drive is a drive cylinder or air pump.

[0070] Furthermore, the printer feeding system also includes a transport component 3, which includes a roll material support 31. One end of the roll material support 31 is height-adjustable so that when the transport component 3 moves to the third preset position 30 along a predetermined movement path, the height of the side of the roll material support 31 away from the feeding component 1 is higher than the height of the side of the roll material support 31 close to the feeding component 1. This height-adjustable design at one end of the roll material support 31 allows the transport component 3 to form a conveying surface inclined towards the feeding platform 11 when it moves to the third preset position 30. Gravity assists in the smooth transition of the roll material from the transport component 3 to the feeding component 1, ensuring the stability of the roll material during automated feeding. For example, the transport component 3 is a mobile transport vehicle.

[0071] Specifically, the coil support 3 includes a first transverse support and a first longitudinal support and a second longitudinal support disposed at both ends of the first transverse support. The first transverse support and the first longitudinal support are movably connected by a height adjustment component, and the first transverse support and the second longitudinal support are movably connected. This arrangement creates an inclined surface on the transport component, which is beneficial for transporting the coil along the transport component 3 to the feeding component 1.

[0072] It should be noted that the first preset position 20, the second preset position, and the third preset position 30 can be adaptively adjusted according to the length of the roll material. For example, the first preset position 20 refers to the middle position of the discharge end 115 of the loading platform 11, and the third preset position 30 refers to the middle position of the loading end 114 of the loading platform 11. This ensures that the lengths of the roll material extending from both ends on the feeding platform 21 are the same, resulting in smoother feeding. In other embodiments, such as when the roll material is too long, the third preset position 30 is set at 1 / 3 of the distance from one end of the loading platform 11. Here, the middle position refers to the position along the central symmetry line between the loading platform 11 and the feeding platform 21.

[0073] Furthermore, the first stop 111 is located at the middle position along the length of the feeding platform 11, and the second stop 211 and the third stop 213 are located at the middle position along the length of the feeding platform 21. This ensures that when the coiled material contacts each stop, the lengths of the coiled material on both sides of each stop are as consistent as possible (or the difference is small), reducing the possibility of deviation during the movement of the coiled material.

[0074] Furthermore, a first lifting member 13 is provided at the bottom of the loading platform 11, a third guide part 14 is provided in one of the loading platform 11 and the loading bracket 12, and a third sliding part is provided in the other of the loading platform 11 and the loading bracket 12. The third guide part 14 and the third sliding part cooperate with each other. This allows the height of the loading platform 11 to be adjustable, so that it can be adapted to the transport component 3 with different height specifications (in this embodiment, the height of the transport component 3 cannot be adjusted), ensuring that the coil material can move from the transport component 3 to the loading platform 11.

[0075] Furthermore, the control module is connected to the display screen, allowing operators to control various components via buttons on the screen, facilitating human-machine interaction and enabling system monitoring and maintenance.

[0076] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0077] This system automates the process of transferring roll material to printer 10 through the coordinated operation of the feeding assembly 1, the conveying assembly 2, and the control module. The feeding assembly 1 accurately moves the roll material from the infeed end to the outlet end 115, reducing manual intervention and avoiding damage or inaccurate positioning that can occur with manual handling, while ensuring operational continuity and efficiency. The system can adjust parameters according to different roll lengths and the specific requirements of printer 10, adapting to varying roll lengths.

[0078] Another embodiment of this application provides a printer system including a printer 10 and the aforementioned printer feeding system. The printer 10 has a clamping fixed end 102 and a clamping movable end 103. A clamping gap 101 is formed between the clamping fixed end 102 and the clamping movable end 103. The clamping fixed end 102 serves as a fixed reference point, while the clamping movable end 103 is a movable end. The relative movement between the two can precisely control the clamping position of the roll material. The clamping fixed end 102 serves as a support point, and the clamping movable end 103 moves within the clamping gap 101 according to the length of the roll material, adjusting the pressure and fixation degree on the roll material, which helps maintain the stability of the roll material under high-speed printing.

[0079] Another embodiment of this application provides a printer feeding control method, applied to the above-mentioned printer feeding system, the printer feeding control method comprising:

[0080] Control the feeding assembly 2 to move to the receiving position and control at least a portion of the feeding assembly 2 to move along the extension direction of the discharge end 115 to the first preset position 20;

[0081] The roll material is moved along the feeding assembly 1 to the feeding assembly 2, and the feeding assembly 2 is controlled to move to the position to be clamped.

[0082] The length of the roll extending beyond both ends of the feeding assembly 2 is determined based on the first preset position 20 and the length of the roll, and the second preset position is determined based on the length of the roll extending beyond both ends of the feeding assembly 2, the first preset position 20, and the position of the clamping and fixing end 102 of the printer 10.

[0083] Control at least a portion of the feeding assembly 2 to move to the second preset position along the extension direction of the discharge end 115 so that one end of the roll material is positioned opposite to the clamping and fixing end 102 of the printer 10.

[0084] The feeding assembly 1 is used to move the roll material from the feeding end 114 to the output end 115; the feeding assembly 2 is movably disposed between the feeding assembly 1 and the printer 10 to move to a receiving position and a clamping position; when the feeding assembly 2 is in the receiving position, the feeding assembly 2 is abutted against the output end 115 of the feeding assembly 1, and at least a portion of the feeding assembly 2 moves along the extending direction of the output end 115 to a first preset position 20 to receive the roll material; when the feeding assembly 2 is in the clamping position, the feeding assembly 2 drives the roll material to move to the printer 10. At the clamping gap 101, at least a portion of the feeding assembly 2 is moved along the extension direction of the discharge end 115 to the second preset position, so that one end of the roll material is positioned opposite to the clamping and fixing end 102 of the printer 10; the control module is signal-connected to the feeding assembly 2, and the control module is configured to determine the length of the roll material extending from both ends of the feeding assembly 2 according to the first preset position 20 and the length of the roll material, and to determine the second preset position according to the length of the roll material extending from both ends of the feeding assembly 2, the first preset position 20 and the position of the clamping and fixing end 102 of the printer 10.

[0085] This system automates the process of transferring roll material to printer 10 through the coordinated operation of the feeding assembly 1, the conveying assembly 2, and the control module. The feeding assembly 1 accurately moves the roll material from the infeed end to the outlet end 115, reducing manual intervention and avoiding damage or inaccurate positioning that can occur with manual handling, while ensuring operational continuity and efficiency. The system can adjust parameters according to different roll lengths and the specific requirements of printer 10, adapting to varying roll lengths.

[0086] In some embodiments, the printer feeding control method includes:

[0087] The transport component 3 transports the roll of material to the third preset position 30 along the extension direction of the feeding end 114;

[0088] The height of the end of the transport component 3 furthest from the feeding component 1 is increased so that the roll material moves along the transport component 3 onto the feeding component.

[0089] Transporting the roll material to the third preset position 30 initially achieves the positioning of the roll material in the automated process. The selection of the third preset position 30 takes into account the optimal docking distance between the roll material and the feeding component 1, ensuring smooth and unobstructed transport of the roll material in subsequent processes. The height of the end of the transport component 3 furthest from the feeding component 1 is adjusted to form an appropriate tilt angle. Under the action of gravity, the roll material automatically slides along the transport component 3 into the feeding component 1, and is then guided by the feeding component 1 to the feeding component 2. The coordinated work of the feeding component 2 and the transport component 3 improves the automation level of the roll material from the storage area to the printer, reduces manual intervention, and increases efficiency.

[0090] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0091] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0092] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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 should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0093] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0094] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0095] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A printer feeding system for transporting roll material to a printer (10), characterized in that, include: The feeding assembly (1) has a feeding end (114) and a discharging end (115), and the feeding assembly (1) is used to move the roll material from the feeding end (114) to the discharging end (115); The feeding component (2) is movably disposed between the loading component (1) and the printer (10) to move to the receiving position and the clamping position; when the feeding component (2) is in the receiving position, the feeding component (2) is connected to the discharge end (115) of the loading component (1), and at least a portion of the feeding component (2) moves along the extension direction of the discharge end (115) to the first preset position (20) to receive the roll material; when the feeding component (2) is in the clamping position, the feeding component (2) drives the roll material to the clamping gap (101) of the printer (10), and at least a portion of the feeding component (2) moves along the extension direction of the discharge end (115) to the second preset position, so that one end of the roll material is opposite to the clamping fixing end (102) of the printer (10); The control module is connected to the feeding assembly (2) by signal. The control module is configured to determine the length of the roll material extending from both ends of the feeding assembly (2) according to the first preset position (20) and the length of the roll material, and to determine the second preset position according to the length of the roll material extending from both ends of the feeding assembly (2), the first preset position (20) and the position of the clamping and fixing end (102) of the printer (10).

2. The printer feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (1) includes: Loading platform (11); The first stop (111) is movably disposed on the loading platform (11). The first stop (111) has a first stop position protruding from the support surface of the loading platform (11) and a first avoidance position avoiding the support surface of the loading platform (11). The first stop (111) is signal connected to the control module. The first position detection component is located at the discharge end (115) and is connected to the control module via signal. The control module is configured to: control the first stop (111) to move from the first avoidance position to the first stop position, and then control at least a portion of the feeding assembly (2) to move to the docking position.

3. The printer feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (2) includes: Feeding table (21); The second stop (211) is movably disposed on the feeding table (21). The second stop (211) has a second stop position protruding from the support surface of the feeding table (21) and a second avoidance position avoiding the support surface of the feeding table (21). The second stop (211) is signal connected to the control module. The second position detection component is disposed on the feeding table (21) and located at the second stop (211); The control module is configured to: when the second position detection component detects that the roll material has passed the position of the second stop (211), control the second stop (211) to move from the second avoidance position to the second stop position; The third stop (213) is spaced apart from the second stop (211). The third stop (213) protrudes from the support surface of the feed table (21) to stop the coil.

4. The printer feeding system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The loading platform (11) is inclined, and the height of the loading end (114) of the loading platform (11) is higher than the height of the discharge end (115).

5. The printer feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (1) includes a feeding bracket (12), which is disposed at the bottom of the feeding platform (11) of the feeding assembly (1); the feeding assembly (2) includes: A feeding bracket (22) is disposed at the bottom of the feeding platform (21) of the feeding assembly (2); A feeding drive (23) is provided on the feeding bracket (12). The feeding bracket (12) is provided with a first guide (24). The feeding bracket (22) is provided with a first sliding part (25) that cooperates with the first guide (24).

6. The printer feeding system according to claim 5, characterized in that, One of the feeding platform (21) and the feeding bracket (22) is provided with a second guide part (221), and the other of the feeding platform (21) and the feeding bracket (22) is provided with a second sliding part (222). The second sliding part (222) cooperates with the second guide part (221).

7. The printer feeding system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the loading platform (11) is provided with a first lifting member (13), one of the loading platform (11) and the loading bracket (12) is provided with a third guide part (14), and the other of the loading platform (11) and the loading bracket (12) is provided with a third sliding part. The third guide part (14) and the third sliding part cooperate with each other.

8. The printer feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printer feeding system also includes a transport component (3), which includes a roll support (31). One end of the roll support (31) is height-adjustable so that when the transport component (3) moves to the third preset position (30) according to a predetermined movement path, the height of the roll support (31) on the side away from the feeding component (1) is higher than the height of the roll support (31) on the side close to the feeding component (1).

9. A printer system, characterized in that, The printer (10) includes a printer (10) and a printer feeding system according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the printer (10) has the clamping fixed end (102) and the clamping movable end (103), the clamping gap (101) is formed between the clamping fixed end (102) and the clamping movable end (103), and the clamping movable end (103) is movably close to or away from the clamping fixed end (102).

10. A printer feeding control method, characterized in that, The printer feeding system applied to any one of claims 1-8, the printer feeding control method comprising: Control the feeding assembly (2) to move to the receiving position and control at least a portion of the feeding assembly (2) to move along the extension direction of the discharge end (115) to the first preset position (20). The roll material is moved along the feeding assembly (1) to the feeding assembly (2), and the feeding assembly (2) is controlled to move to the position to be clamped. The length of the roll extending beyond both ends of the feeding assembly (2) is determined based on the first preset position (20) and the length of the roll, and the second preset position is determined based on the length of the roll extending beyond both ends of the feeding assembly (2), the first preset position (20), and the position of the clamping and fixing end (102) of the printer (10). Control at least a portion of the feeding assembly (2) to move to the second preset position along the extension direction of the discharge end (115) so that one end of the roll is positioned opposite to the clamping and fixing end (102) of the printer (10).

11. The printer feeding control method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The printer feeding control method includes: The transport component (3) transports the roll of material to a third preset position (30) along the extension direction of the loading end (114). The height of the end of the transport component (3) away from the feeding component (1) is increased so that the roll material moves along the transport component (3) onto the feeding component.

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