Automatic feeding device of large printing equipment

The automatic feeding device addresses the issue of ink coagulation by incorporating a stirring mechanism, ensuring smooth ink flow and preventing blockages, thereby improving efficiency and extending the life of printing equipment.

CN222179012UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17XIAN JINDING PACKAGING DESIGN & PRINTING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420119600.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-18
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-18

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Technical Problem

Existing automatic feeding devices for printing equipment fail to stir ink evenly, leading to high viscosity and easy coagulation, which results in discharge pipe blockages and reduced efficiency.

Method used

An automatic feeding device with a stirring mechanism, including a first motor, transmission rods, and stirring rods, and a cleaning mechanism to ensure smooth ink flow and prevent blockages.

Benefits of technology

The device ensures even ink distribution, preventing blockages and enhancing the efficiency and service life of the printing equipment by maintaining smooth ink flow and quality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic feeding device of large printing equipment, and belongs to the technical field of printing equipment. The automatic feeding device comprises a printing machine body, a printing ink box is arranged on the outer wall of one side of the printing machine body, the bottom end of the printing ink box communicates with an ink outlet pipe, an electromagnetic valve is arranged on the ink outlet pipe, one side of the top end of the printing ink box communicates with an ink inlet pipe, a water pump is arranged on the ink inlet pipe, and a stirring mechanism is arranged in the printing ink box.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of printing equipment, in particular to an automatic feeding device for large-scale printing equipment. Background Art

[0002] A printing press is a machine for printing text and images. It is generally composed of mechanisms such as plate loading, inking, embossing, and paper feeding. The working principle is: first, the text and image to be printed are made into a printing plate and installed on a printing press. Then, ink is applied to the places with text and images on the printing plate manually or by a printing press, and then directly or indirectly transferred to paper or other substrates, thereby replicating a printed product identical to the printing plate. Existing printing presses supply ink through an automatic ink feeding device.

[0003] Patent CN110980618A (application number: 201911303216.4) discloses an automatic feeding device for packaging inkjet printer consumables. When filling ink, the packaging barrel is placed on the top load platform of the weighing sensor, and then the cylinder is opened to cover the barrel with a cover. The compression spring in the cylinder can act as a buffer to prevent the cover from damaging the packaging barrel. The controller opens the solenoid valve on the ink outlet pipe for ink filling. After the filling is completed, the solenoid valve is closed, which improves the accuracy of the filling and prevents the ink from splashing out of the packaging barrel.

[0004] However, the automatic feeding device for packaging inkjet printer consumables disclosed in patent CN110980618A cannot stir the ink evenly. The ink has a high viscosity at room temperature and is easy to coagulate into lumps. The discharge pipe is easily blocked during operation, resulting in interruption of feeding and reduced working efficiency of the printing equipment. At the same time, long-term blockage can easily damage the printing equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the utility model aims to solve the problem in the prior art that the feeding device cannot stir the ink and the ink is easily condensed into blocks, causing the discharge pipe to be blocked.

[0006] To this end, the technical solution adopted is that the utility model provides an automatic feeding device for large-scale printing equipment, including: a printing machine main body, an ink box is provided on the outer wall of one side of the printing machine main body, the bottom end of the ink box is connected to an ink outlet pipe, the ink outlet pipe is provided with a solenoid valve, the top side of the ink box is connected to an ink inlet pipe, the ink inlet pipe is provided with a water pump, and a stirring mechanism is provided in the ink box.

[0007] Preferably, the stirring mechanism comprises: a first motor,

[0008] A first motor is provided at the center of the top of the ink box, and the output shaft of the first motor extends downward into the ink box and is connected to the top of a vertically arranged transmission rod. The output shaft of the first motor is rotatably connected to the top wall of the ink box, and a plurality of first stirring rods are provided at intervals on the circumferential outer wall of the transmission rod, and a plurality of second stirring rods are provided at intervals on the circumferential outer wall of the first stirring rod.

[0009] Preferably, the first stirring rod further comprises: a moving rod,

[0010] A moving rod is sleeved on one end of the first stirring rod away from the transmission rod. The moving rod can reciprocate on the first stirring rod. A first spring is arranged in the moving rod. One end of the first spring is connected to the first stirring rod, and the other end is connected to the moving rod.

[0011] Preferably, a snake-shaped agitator is provided at the bottom end of the transmission rod.

[0012] Preferably, a filter plate is provided in the ink box, a transmission rod passes through the filter plate and is rotatably connected to the filter plate, a plurality of sweeping brushes are provided at intervals on the circumferential outer wall of the transmission rod, the sweeping brushes are in contact with the filter plate, the filter plate is located above the second stirring rod, and the sweeping brushes are located above the filter plate.

[0013] Preferably, a liquid level sensor is provided in the ink box, and a controller is provided on an outer wall of one side of the printer body, and the controller is electrically connected to the solenoid valve, the water pump, the stirring mechanism, and the liquid level sensor respectively.

[0014] Preferably, a conveying mechanism is provided on one side of the printing machine body, and the conveying mechanism comprises: a frame,

[0015] A frame is arranged on one side of the printing machine body, a conveyor belt is arranged on the frame, and the conveyor belt is located below the ink outlet pipe.

[0016] Preferably, a cleaning mechanism is provided on the frame, and the cleaning mechanism comprises: a mounting frame,

[0017] A U-shaped mounting frame with an opening facing downward is provided at the top of one side of the frame, and the conveyor belt is located below the mounting frame. A second motor is provided at the top of one side of the mounting frame, and the output shaft of the second motor is arranged upward and is connected to one end of a crank, and the other end of the crank is rotatably connected to one end of a swing rod, and the other end of the swing rod is rotatably connected to a movable plate, and sliders are respectively provided on both sides of the bottom end of the movable plate, and a wavy slide groove is provided on the horizontal surface of the mounting frame, and the bottom ends of the two sliders pass through the slide groove and are connected to a brush plate, and the sliders can move back and forth in the slide groove, and bristles are provided at the bottom end of the brush plate.

[0018] Preferably, one end of the brush plate is rectangular and the other end of the brush plate is triangular.

[0019] Preferably, a liquid storage tank is provided on the top of the movable plate, one end of the infusion tube passes through the movable plate to be connected with the liquid storage tank, and the other end of the infusion tube passes through the slide groove and the brush plate in turn to be connected with the nozzle, a driving pump is provided on the infusion tube, the nozzle is located in the bristles, and the infusion tube is located between the two sliders.

[0020] The technical solution of the utility model has the following advantages: the utility model discloses an automatic feeding device for large-scale printing equipment, including: a printing machine body, an ink box is arranged on the outer wall of one side of the printing machine body, the bottom end of the ink box is connected to an ink outlet pipe, the ink outlet pipe is provided with a solenoid valve, the top side of the ink box is connected to an ink inlet pipe, the ink inlet pipe is provided with a water pump, and a stirring mechanism is arranged in the ink box. Since the ink entering the ink box is stirred by the stirring mechanism, the viscosity of the ink is reduced, the ink is prevented from agglomerating, and the ink flows more smoothly in the outlet pipe, thereby preventing the outlet pipe from being blocked, ensuring the ink output quality, and improving the working efficiency and service life of the printing equipment.

[0021] Other features and advantages of the utility model will be described in the subsequent description, and partly become apparent from the description, or understood by practicing the utility model. The purpose and other advantages of the utility model can be realized and obtained by the structures specifically pointed out in the written description, claims, and drawings.

[0022] The technical solution of the utility model is further described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 It is the prior art diagram of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the stirring mechanism of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism structure of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a top view of the cleaning mechanism of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 It is a top view of the brush plate of the cleaning mechanism of the utility model;

[0030] Among them, 1-printing machine body; 2-ink box; 3-ink outlet pipe; 4-solenoid valve; 5-ink inlet pipe; 6-water pump; 7-first motor; 8-transmission rod; 9-first stirring rod; 10-second stirring rod; 11-mounting frame; 12-moving rod; 13-first spring; 14-snake stirrer; 15-filter plate; 16-sweeping brush; 17-frame; 18-conveyor belt; 19-liquid level sensor; 20-controller; 21-second motor; 22-crank; 23-rocker; 24-moving plate; 25-slider; 26-chute; 27-brush plate; 28-brush hair; 29-liquid storage tank; 30-infusion tube; 31-spray head; 32-driving pump. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or indirectly on the other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly or indirectly connected to the other component.

[0033] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0034] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0035] The utility model embodiment provides an automatic feeding device for large-scale printing equipment, such as Figure 1-2As shown, it includes: a printing machine body 1, an ink box 2 is provided on the outer wall of one side of the printing machine body 1, the bottom end of the ink box 2 is connected with an ink outlet pipe 3, the ink outlet pipe 3 is provided with a solenoid valve 4, the top side of the ink box 2 is connected with an ink inlet pipe 5, the ink inlet pipe 5 is provided with a water pump 6, and a stirring mechanism is provided in the ink box 2.

[0036] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: when the utility model is used, ink is added into the ink box 2 through the ink inlet tube 5, the amount of ink entering the ink box 2 is controlled by the water pump 6, the stirring mechanism is started to stir the ink entering the ink box 2, the evenly stirred ink is output through the ink outlet tube 3, and the amount of the output ink is controlled by the solenoid valve 4.

[0037] Since the ink entering the ink box is stirred by the stirring mechanism, the viscosity of the ink is reduced, the ink is prevented from clotted, and the ink flows more smoothly in the discharge pipe, thereby preventing the discharge pipe from being blocked, ensuring the ink output quality, and improving the working efficiency and service life of the printing equipment.

[0038] In one embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the stirring mechanism includes: a first motor 7,

[0039] A first motor 7 is provided at the center of the top of the ink box 2, and an output shaft of the first motor 7 extends downward into the ink box 2 and is connected to the top of a vertically arranged transmission rod 8. The output shaft of the first motor 7 is rotatably connected to the top wall of the ink box 2, and a plurality of first stirring rods 9 are provided at intervals on the circumferential outer wall of the transmission rod 8, and a plurality of second stirring rods 10 are provided at intervals on the circumferential outer wall of the first stirring rod 9;

[0040] The first stirring rod 9 further includes: a moving rod 12,

[0041] A moving rod 12 is sleeved on one end of the first stirring rod 9 away from the transmission rod 8. The moving rod 12 can move back and forth on the first stirring rod 9. A first spring 13 is arranged inside the moving rod 12. One end of the first spring 13 is connected to the first stirring rod 9, and the other end is connected to the moving rod 12.

[0042] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: starting the first motor 7 drives the transmission rod 8 to rotate, drives the first stirring rod 9 and the second stirring rod 10 to rotate around the transmission rod 8, stirs the ink in the ink box, increases the fluidity of the ink, and prevents the ink from clotting; increases the rotation speed of the output shaft of the first motor 7, thereby increasing the rotation speed of the moving rod 12, so that the centrifugal force of the first stirring rod 9 increases, and the moving rod 12 moves along the first stirring rod 9 in the direction away from the transmission rod 8, and the first spring 13 is stretched, thereby increasing the stirring range of the first stirring rod 9, improving the stirring efficiency and stirring effect of the stirring mechanism, and ensuring the quality of ink printing.

[0043] In one embodiment, a serpentine stirrer 14 is provided at the bottom end of the transmission rod 8, and the serpentine stirrer 14 is close to the ink outlet tube 3 to perform secondary stirring on the ink to ensure the ink outlet quality and prevent clogging.

[0044] In one embodiment, a filter plate 15 is provided in the ink box 2, the transmission rod 8 passes through the filter plate 15 and is rotatably connected to the filter plate 15, a plurality of sweeping brushes 16 are provided at intervals on the circumferential outer wall of the transmission rod 8, the sweeping brushes 16 are in contact with the filter plate 15, the filter plate 15 is located above the second stirring rod 10, and the sweeping brushes 16 are located above the filter plate 15.

[0045] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: after the ink enters the ink box 2, the ink passes through the filter plate 15 under the action of gravity, the filter plate 15 filters the ink and removes impurities in the ink, and then starts the first motor 7 to drive the sweeping brush 16 to rotate around the transmission rod 8 to clean the surface of the filter plate 15 to prevent the filter plate 15 from being blocked and ensure smooth circulation of the ink.

[0046] In one embodiment, a liquid level sensor 19 is provided in the ink box 2, and a controller 20 is provided on an outer wall of one side of the printer body 1. The controller 20 is electrically connected to the solenoid valve 4, the water pump 6, the stirring mechanism, and the liquid level sensor 19 respectively.

[0047] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: the liquid level sensor 19 is used to monitor the change of the ink amount in the ink box 2, and the controller 20 is used to control the operation of various mechanisms of the feeding device.

[0048] In one embodiment, a conveying mechanism is provided on one side of the printing machine body 1, and the conveying mechanism includes: a frame 17,

[0049] A frame 17 is provided on one side of the printer body 1 , and a conveyor belt 18 is provided on the frame 17 . The conveyor belt 18 is located below the ink outlet tube 3 .

[0050] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are: the products to be printed are transported by the conveyor belt 18, so that the printing equipment can print the products to be printed conveniently.

[0051] In one embodiment, Figure 4-6 As shown, a cleaning mechanism is provided on the frame 17, and the cleaning mechanism includes: a mounting frame 11,

[0052] A U-shaped mounting frame 11 with an opening facing downward is provided at the top of one side of the frame 17, and a conveyor belt 18 is located below the mounting frame 11. A second motor 21 is provided at the top of one side of the mounting frame 11, and an output shaft of the second motor 21 is arranged upward and connected to one end of a crank 22, and the other end of the crank 22 is rotatably connected to one end of a swing rod 23, and the other end of the swing rod 23 is rotatably connected to a moving plate 24, and sliders 25 are provided on both sides of the bottom end of the moving plate 24, respectively, and a wavy slide groove 26 is provided on the horizontal surface of the mounting frame 11, and the bottom ends of the two sliders 25 pass through the slide groove 26 and are connected to a brush plate 27, and the sliders 25 can reciprocate in the slide groove 26, and bristles 28 are provided at the bottom end of the brush plate 27;

[0053] One end of the brush plate 27 is rectangular, and the other end of the brush plate 27 is triangular;

[0054] A liquid storage tank 29 is provided at the top of the movable plate 24. One end of the infusion tube 30 passes through the movable plate 24 and is connected to the liquid storage tank 29. The other end of the infusion tube 30 passes through the slide groove 26 and the brush plate 27 in turn and is connected to the nozzle 31. A driving pump 32 is provided on the infusion tube 30. The nozzle 31 is located in the bristles 28. The infusion tube 30 is located between the two sliders 25.

[0055] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: after the product printing is completed, the driving pump 32 is first started to pump the cleaning liquid in the liquid storage tank 29 to the nozzle 31 through the infusion tube 30 to spray out, so as to moisten the bristles 28, and then the second motor 21 is started to drive the crank 22 to rotate, and drive the connecting end of the swing rod 23 and the crank 22 to rotate around the output shaft of the second motor 21, so that the swing rod 23 swings around the connection between it and the movable plate 24 while reciprocating along the slide groove 26, driving the movable plate 24 to reciprocate along the slide groove 26, driving the two sliders 25 to reciprocate in the wavy slide groove 26, driving the brush plate 27 and the bristles 28 thereon to reciprocate along the slide groove 26, and the two sliders 25 to reciprocate in the wavy slide groove 26. The two sliders 25 are installed at both ends of the movable plate 24. When the two sliders 25 move in the slide groove 26, they will move between the trough and the crest, and when one is at the trough, the other is at the crest, so that the two sliders 25 drive the movable plate 24, the brush plate 27 and the bristles 28 to move back and forth along the slide groove 26 while swinging around the center of the line connecting the two sliders 25. The wet bristles 28 brush the surface of the conveyor belt 18 to clean the residual ink on the surface of the conveyor belt 18, ensuring that the conveyor belt 18 is clean and convenient for printing products next time; the brush plate 27 is composed of a rectangle and a triangle, which increases the swing range of the brush plate 27, increases the brushing range of the bristles 28, and improves the cleaning effect of the conveyor belt 18.

[0056] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, the present invention is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device for large-scale printing equipment, characterized in that: include: A printing machine body (1), an ink box (2) is arranged on the outer wall of one side of the printing machine body (1), the bottom end of the ink box (2) is connected to an ink outlet pipe (3), the ink outlet pipe (3) is provided with a solenoid valve (4), the top side of the ink box (2) is connected to an ink inlet pipe (5), the ink inlet pipe (5) is provided with a water pump (6), and a stirring mechanism is arranged in the ink box (2); the stirring mechanism comprises: a first motor (7), the first motor (7) is arranged at the center of the top of the ink box (2), the output shaft of the first motor (7) extends downward into the ink box (2) and is connected to the top of a vertically arranged transmission rod (8), the output shaft of the first motor (7) is rotatably connected to the top wall of the ink box (2), a plurality of first stirring rods (9) are arranged at intervals on the circumferential outer wall of the transmission rod (8), and a plurality of second stirring rods (10) are arranged at intervals on the circumferential outer wall of the first stirring rod (9); The first stirring rod (9) further comprises: a moving rod (12), wherein the moving rod (12) is sleeved on one end of the first stirring rod (9) away from the transmission rod (8), and the moving rod (12) can reciprocate on the first stirring rod (9), and a first spring (13) is arranged inside the moving rod (12), and one end of the first spring (13) is connected to the first stirring rod (9), and the other end is connected to the moving rod (12).

2. The automatic feeding device for large-scale printing equipment as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A snake-shaped stirrer (14) is provided at the bottom end of the transmission rod (8).

3. The automatic feeding device for large-scale printing equipment as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A filter plate (15) is arranged in the ink box (2), a transmission rod (8) passes through the filter plate (15) and is rotatably connected to the filter plate (15), a plurality of sweeping brushes (16) are arranged at intervals on the circumferential outer wall of the transmission rod (8), the sweeping brushes (16) are in contact with the filter plate (15), the filter plate (15) is located above the second stirring rod (10), and the sweeping brushes (16) are located above the filter plate (15).

4. The automatic feeding device for large-scale printing equipment as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid level sensor (19) is arranged in the ink box (2), and a controller (20) is arranged on an outer wall of one side of the printer body (1). The controller (20) is electrically connected to the electromagnetic valve (4), the water pump (6), the stirring mechanism, and the liquid level sensor (19) respectively.

5. The automatic feeding device for large-scale printing equipment as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A conveying mechanism is provided on one side of the printing machine body (1), and the conveying mechanism comprises: a frame (17), A frame (17) is provided on one side of the printing machine body (1), a conveyor belt (18) is provided on the frame (17), and the conveyor belt (18) is located below the ink outlet tube (3).

6. The automatic feeding device for large-scale printing equipment as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: A cleaning mechanism is provided on the frame (17), and the cleaning mechanism comprises: a mounting frame (11), A U-shaped mounting frame (11) with an opening facing downward is provided at the top of one side of the frame (17), and a conveyor belt (18) is located below the mounting frame (11). A second motor (21) is provided at the top of one side of the mounting frame (11), and an output shaft of the second motor (21) is arranged upward and connected to one end of a crank (22). The other end of the crank (22) is rotatably connected to one end of a swing rod (23), and the other end of the swing rod (23) is rotatably connected to a movable plate (24). Slide blocks (25) are respectively provided on both sides of the bottom end of the movable plate (24). A wavy sliding groove (26) is provided on the horizontal surface of the mounting frame (11), and the bottom ends of the two slide blocks (25) pass through the sliding groove (26) and are connected to a brush plate (27). The slide blocks (25) can reciprocate in the sliding groove (26), and bristles (28) are provided at the bottom end of the brush plate (27).

7. The automatic feeding device for large-scale printing equipment as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the brush plate (27) is a rectangle, and the other end of the brush plate (27) is a triangle.

8. The automatic feeding device for large-scale printing equipment as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: A liquid storage tank (29) is provided at the top of the movable plate (24); one end of a liquid infusion tube (30) passes through the movable plate (24) to communicate with the liquid storage tank (29); the other end of the liquid infusion tube (30) passes through the slide groove (26) and the brush plate (27) in sequence to communicate with the nozzle (31); a driving pump (32) is provided on the liquid infusion tube (30); the nozzle (31) is located in the bristles (28); and the liquid infusion tube (30) is located between the two sliders (25).