Printing apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses printing equipment which comprises a plurality of printing modules, a plurality of curing modules and at least one first conveying module. The plurality of printing modules are arranged adjacently, and each printing module is configured to perform a printing action on at least one ball blank body. The plurality of curing modules are arranged adjacently, and each curing module is configured to perform a curing action on at least one ball blank body. The at least one first conveying module is a magnetic levitation linear sliding rail device, the at least one first conveying module corresponds to the plurality of printing modules and the plurality of curing modules, and the at least one first conveying module is configured to be used for conveying at least one ball blank body to one printing module or one curing module. Therefore, the printing equipment provided by the utility model can improve the flexibility of production equipment in space use and the production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a printing device, in particular to a printing device adopting a magnetic levitation linear track. Background Art

[0002] As material culture and quality of life continue to improve, golf, which was once considered exclusive to the nobility, has become more popular with the trend of sports and leisure. Golf is played by people of all ages, both men and women, so the number of people participating in golf has increased dramatically in recent years.

[0003] Since golf balls are mostly small white spheres, when a golf ball flies in the air, it is often impossible to see the flight path of the ball due to the high speed of the ball, and it is also impossible to know where the ball falls. Therefore, in order to solve the above problem, some businesses print trademarks or patterns on golf balls so that after the golf ball is hit, it is also easy to identify the flight path of the ball and the landing location.

[0004] The current golf ball printing equipment consists of a feeder, several printing machines and a conveyor. During the production process, the feeder provides multiple golf balls to the conveyor; then, the conveyor takes each golf ball to each of the several printing machines for printing.

[0005] However, the conveyor platforms of the known golf ball printing equipment mostly adopt disc-type rotary platforms or chain-type conveyor platforms. Among them, due to the structural design of the disc-type rotary platform, not only is the variability and flexibility of the production line insufficient; in addition, the golf ball printing equipment designs several printing platforms with a fixed distance between each other. Therefore, the turntable rotary platform brings each golf ball to each of the several printing platforms one by one at a single conveying distance (i.e., a fixed angle each time it rotates) for printing. If multi-color or complex patterns or texts need to be printed on the golf ball, it will take a considerable amount of time, thereby affecting the overall production efficiency. In addition, due to the structural design of the disc-type rotary platform, the golf ball printing equipment also requires a larger space for placement, resulting in insufficient flexibility in the use of space in the factory or production site. The chain-type conveyor mechanism, due to its mechanical characteristics, will cause the ball fixing component on the chain-type conveyor mechanism to have a corresponding position deviation with the printer module during transportation.

[0006] Therefore, how to overcome the above-mentioned defects through the improvement of structural design has become one of the important issues that this business wants to solve. Utility Model Content

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a printing device in view of the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0008] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one of the technical solutions adopted by the utility model is to provide a printing device, which includes multiple printing modules, multiple curing modules and at least one first conveying module. Multiple printing modules are arranged adjacent to each other, and each of the printing modules is configured to perform a printing action on at least one spherical embryo. Multiple curing modules are arranged adjacent to each other, and each of the curing modules is configured to perform a curing action on the at least one spherical embryo. At least one first conveying module is a magnetic levitation linear slide rail device, and the at least one first conveying module corresponds to the multiple printing modules and the multiple curing modules, and the at least one first conveying module is configured to transport the at least one spherical embryo to one of the printing modules or one of the curing modules.

[0009] Furthermore, in one feasible or preferred embodiment, the at least one first conveying module includes a first linear guide rail element and at least one first carrier element. The at least one first carrier element can be movably suspended on the first linear guide rail element, and the at least one first carrier element is configured to carry the at least one spherical embryo. When the first linear guide rail element is controlled to change its own magnetism, the first linear guide rail element drives the at least one first carrier element to move by a magnetic force.

[0010] Furthermore, in one feasible or preferred embodiment, the at least one first carrier element includes a carrier body, at least one first clamp, at least one second clamp, an elastic member and a connecting member, the carrier body can be movably suspended on the first linear guide element, the at least one first clamp can be movably passed through the carrier body, the second clamp is passed through the carrier body and corresponds to the at least one first clamp, the second clamp and the at least one first clamp are configured to fix the at least one spherical embryo, the elastic member is sleeved on the at least one first clamp, the connecting member can be movably passed through the carrier body, and the connecting member can be movably connected to the second clamp.

[0011] Furthermore, in one feasible or preferred embodiment, the printing device also includes a control module, which is connected to the multiple printing modules, the multiple curing modules and the at least one first conveying module, and the control module is configured to drive at least one printing module, at least one curing module, or the at least one first conveying module to operate; wherein, the control module drives the magnetism of the first linear guide element itself to undergo a predetermined change according to at least one control command, thereby causing the at least one first carrier element to be displaced and positioned at a position corresponding to one of the printing modules or one of the curing modules.

[0012] Furthermore, in one feasible or preferred embodiment, the printing device further comprises at least one turning module, which corresponds to the at least one first conveying module, and the at least one turning module is configured to rotate the at least one spherical embryo.

[0013] Furthermore, in one feasible or preferred embodiment, the at least one flip module also includes a base element, a driving element and a linkage element, the base element corresponds to one of the printing modules, the driving element is detachably arranged on the base element and connected to the control module, one end of the driving element has a driving part, the driving part is passed through the base element, and the linkage element is connected to the driving part.

[0014] Furthermore, in one feasible or preferred embodiment, there is a first distance between two adjacent printing modules, a second distance between two adjacent curing modules, and a third distance between adjacent printing modules and curing modules, wherein the first distance is not equal to the second distance, the first distance is not equal to the third distance, or both.

[0015] Furthermore, in one of the feasible or preferred embodiments, the printing device further includes a plurality of the first conveying modules and at least one second conveying module. One of the first conveying modules corresponds to a portion of the printing modules, another of the first conveying modules corresponds to another portion of the printing modules and the plurality of curing modules, one of the first conveying modules is configured to transport the at least one spherical embryo to one of the printing modules, and another of the first conveying modules is configured to transport the at least one spherical embryo to one of the printing modules or one of the curing modules. At least one second conveying module corresponds to the plurality of first conveying modules, and the at least one second conveying module is configured to receive the at least one spherical embryo provided by one of the first conveying modules and transport the at least one spherical embryo to another of the first conveying modules.

[0016] Furthermore, in one feasible or preferred embodiment, the printing device further comprises a feeding module and a transfer module. The feeding module is adjacent to the at least one first conveying module, and the feeding module is configured to provide the at least one spherical embryo. The transfer module comprises a first pick-and-place element, which is adjacent to the at least one first conveying module or the feeding module, and the first pick-and-place element is configured to transfer the at least one spherical embryo located in the feeding module to the at least one first conveying module.

[0017] Furthermore, in one feasible or preferred embodiment, the printing device further comprises a discharging module, which is adjacent to the at least one first conveying module. The first pick-and-place element is configured to transfer the at least one spherical embryo located in the at least one first conveying module to the discharging module; the transfer module further comprises a second pick-and-place element, which is adjacent to the at least one first conveying module or the discharging module, and the second pick-and-place element is configured to transfer the at least one spherical embryo located in the at least one first conveying module to the discharging module.

[0018] One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that the printing equipment provided by the present invention can improve the flexibility of space use and production efficiency of the production equipment through the technical solution of "multiple printing modules are arranged adjacent to each other, each of the printing modules is configured to perform a printing operation on at least one ball embryo. Multiple curing modules are arranged adjacent to each other, each of the curing modules is configured to perform a curing operation on the at least one ball embryo. At least one first conveying module is a magnetic levitation linear slide rail device, the at least one first conveying module corresponds to the multiple printing modules and the multiple curing modules, and the at least one first conveying module is configured to transport the at least one ball embryo to one of the printing modules or one of the curing modules".

[0019] In order to further understand the features and technical contents of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings provided are only for reference and description and are not intended to limit the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the printing device according to the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a functional block diagram of a printing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a printing device according to the second embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the use status of the first conveying module and the second conveying module of the printing device according to the second embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a functional block diagram of a printing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a partial schematic diagram of a printing device according to the second embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a side view schematic diagram of a first stage element of a printing device according to a second embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a flip module of a printing device according to a second embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following is an explanation of the implementation of the "printing device" disclosed in the utility model through specific examples. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the utility model from the contents disclosed in this specification. The utility model can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the utility model. In addition, the drawings of the utility model are only simple schematic illustrations and are not depicted according to actual dimensions. It is stated in advance. The following implementation methods will further explain the relevant technical contents of the utility model in detail, but the disclosed contents are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0029] It should be understood that, although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. may be used herein to describe various components or signals, these components or signals should not be limited by these terms. These terms are mainly used to distinguish one component from another component, or one signal from another signal. In addition, the term "or" used herein may include any one or more combinations of the associated listed items depending on the actual situation.

[0030] First embodiment

[0031] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 , are schematic diagrams and functional block diagrams of the printing device of the first embodiment of the utility model. As shown in the above figures, the first embodiment of the utility model provides a printing device Z, which includes a plurality of printing modules 1, a plurality of curing modules 2a, 2b and at least one first conveying module 3.

[0032] Cooperate Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a plurality of printing modules 1 are arranged adjacent to each other, and each printing module 1 is configured to perform a printing operation on at least one ball embryo B. For example, the printing module 1 can be a golf ball printing device, such as an ink transfer device, but is not limited thereto. The plurality of printing modules 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d can be arranged on the conveying path of the first conveying module 3 in the same spacing, different spacing, or a combination thereof.

[0033] Next, cooperate Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a plurality of curing modules 2a, 2b are arranged adjacent to each other, and each curing module 2a, 2b is configured to perform a curing action on at least one spherical body B. For example, the curing modules 2a, 2b can be UV curing devices. The plurality of curing modules 2a, 2b can be arranged on the conveying path of the first conveying module 3 in the same spacing, different spacing or a combination thereof; wherein the plurality of curing modules 2a, 2b can be arranged on the conveying path of the first conveying module 3 in a dispersed manner or a concentrated manner.

[0034] Furthermore, there may be a first spacing d1 between two adjacent printing modules 1, a second spacing d2 between two adjacent curing modules 2a, 2b, and a third spacing d3 between adjacent printing modules 1 and curing modules 2a, 2b; wherein, the first spacing d1 is not equal to the second spacing d2, the first spacing d1 is not equal to the third spacing d3, or both.

[0035] Next, cooperate Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, at least one first conveying module 3 may be a magnetic levitation linear slide device, at least one first conveying module 3 may correspond to multiple printing modules 1 and multiple curing modules 2a, 2b, and at least one first conveying module 3 is configured to transport at least one spherical embryo B to one of the printing modules 1 or one of the curing modules 2a, 2b. For example, the first conveying module 3 may include a first linear guide element 30 and at least one first carrier element 31; wherein, in this embodiment, multiple first carrier elements 31 are used as examples, but are not limited to this. The first linear guide element 30 may be a magnetic levitation linear track structure. The first carrier element 31 may be a structure combining a magnetic levitation slider and a clamp. The first carrier element 31 can be movably suspended on the first linear guide element 30, and the first carrier element 31 is configured to carry at least one spherical embryo B.

[0036] Further, with Figure 2 As shown, the printing device Z of the present invention may further include a control module 4, which may be connected to the plurality of printing modules 1, the plurality of curing modules 2a, 2b and at least one first conveying module 3, and the control module 4 may be configured to drive at least one printing module 1, at least one curing module 2a, 2b, or at least one first conveying module 3 to operate. For example, the control module 4 may be a control device independently set or combined with the first conveying module 3.

[0037] And, cooperate Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the printing device Z of the present invention may also include a feeding module 5 and a transfer module 6. The feeding module 5 may be adjacent to at least one first conveying module 3, and the feeding module 5 may be configured to provide at least one spherical body B. The transfer module 6 may include a first pick-and-place element 60, which may be adjacent to at least one first conveying module 3 or the feeding module 5, and the first pick-and-place element 60 may be configured to transfer at least one spherical body B located in the feeding module 5 to at least one first conveying module 3. Moreover, the printing device Z of the present invention may also include a discharging module 7, which may be adjacent to at least one first conveying module 3. Among them, the first pick-and-place element 60 is configured to transfer at least one spherical body B located in at least one first conveying module 3 to the discharging module 7.

[0038] In addition, with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the transfer module 6 of the present invention may also include a second pick-and-place element 61, which may be adjacent to at least one first conveying module 3 or a discharge module 7, and the second pick-and-place element 61 may be configured to transfer at least one ball embryo B located in at least one first conveying module 3 to the discharge module 7.

[0039] For example, the feeding module 5 can be a supply device for supplying at least one spherical body B. The discharging module 7 can be used to collect and gather the printed spherical bodies B (such as semi-finished products or finished products). The first pick-up and placement element 60 and the second pick-up and placement element 61 can be multi-axial robotic arms, which can pick up or place the spherical bodies B by clamping, sucking or other methods.

[0040] Therefore, the control module 4 can drive the magnetism of the first linear guide element 30 to change in a predetermined manner according to at least one control command, thereby causing at least one first stage element 31 to move and be positioned at a position corresponding to one of the printing modules 1 or one of the curing modules 2a, 2b. When the first linear guide element 30 can be controlled to change its magnetism, the first linear guide element 30 can drive at least one first stage element 31 to move by a magnetic force.

[0041] For example, with Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the control module 4 can control the operation of the feeding module 5 according to the control command (for example, the instruction built into the program software or the control command input and given by the operator), so that the feeding module 5 provides a plurality of spherical embryos B. In addition, the control module 4 can also control the magnetism of the first linear guide rail element 30 to produce a predetermined change (for example, the N pole changes to the S pole, or the S pole changes to the N pole), so as to drive the first stage element 31 to move to the position corresponding to the feeding module 5 (for example, the loading position), and control the first pick-and-place element 60 to absorb the plurality of spherical embryos B on the feeding module 5, and place the absorbed plurality of spherical embryos B on the first stage element 31.

[0042] Next, the control module 4 can decide how to control the magnetic change of the first linear guide element 30 according to the control command, so as to drive the spherical body B (at least one) currently located on the first stage element 31 to pass through several printing modules 1 or several curing modules 2a, 2b. For example, when the spherical body B is set to have a monochrome pattern appearance, the control module 4 can control the first linear guide element 30 to produce a magnetic change, so as to drive the first stage element 31 to quickly move from the loading position to the position corresponding to the printing module 1a in a one-time displacement manner; at this time, the printing module 1a can spray and print the spherical body B on the first stage element 31 to color the spherical body B. Next, the control module 4 can control the first linear guide element 30 to produce a magnetic change, so as to drive the first stage element 31 to quickly move from the position corresponding to the printing module 1a to the position corresponding to the curing module 2a in a one-time displacement manner; at this time, the curing module 2a can perform a curing operation on the spherical body B on the first stage element 31, so that the paint and pigment on the spherical body B are dried and cured. Next, the control module 4 can control the first linear guide element 30 to produce magnetic changes, so as to drive the first stage element 31 to quickly move from the position corresponding to the curing module 2a to the position corresponding to the discharge module 7 (e.g., the unloading position) in a one-time displacement manner. Next, the control module 4 can control the second pick-and-place element 61 to absorb the plurality of spherical embryos B on the first stage element 31, and place the absorbed plurality of spherical embryos B on the discharge module 7.

[0043] It is worth noting that when the ball prototype B is set to have a multi-color pattern or a complex pattern appearance, the operation mode of the printing device Z of the present invention can be similar to the above operation. The only difference is that the first carrier element 31 is displaced to multiple printing modules 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d or curing modules 2a, 2b in a one-time displacement manner, and the first carrier element 31 passes through at least one printing module or curing module 2a, 2b in a one-time displacement manner.

[0044] Thus, the printing device Z of the utility model can use the above-mentioned technical solution to use the magnetic levitation linear slide rail device as the first conveying module 3, which can greatly reduce the space occupancy rate and improve the flexibility of space use. In addition, the first conveying module 3 is used to convey and transfer the ball embryos B in a one-time displacement manner and accurately correspond to the printing modules 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d or the curing modules 2a, 2b, which can not only speed up the production speed and improve the production efficiency, but also achieve the effect of precise alignment.

[0045] It is worth mentioning that the printing device Z of the present invention can also control the magnetism of the first carrier element 31 itself to produce a predetermined change (for example, the N pole is changed to the S pole, or the S pole is changed to the N pole) through the control module 4, so that the first carrier element 31 can be displaced on the first linear guide rail element 30.

[0046] In addition, the printing device Z of the present invention can also dispose the material discharging module 7 at a position corresponding to the material feeding module 5 ; thus, only the first picking and placing element 60 can be disposed, and the second picking and placing element 61 is not required.

[0047] However, the above example is only one feasible implementation example and is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0048] Second embodiment

[0049] See also Figures 3 to 8 , which are respectively a schematic diagram of the structure of the printing device of the first embodiment of the utility model, a schematic diagram of the use status of the first conveying module and the second conveying module, a functional block diagram, a partial schematic diagram, a side view schematic diagram of the first stage element, and a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the flip module, and please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2. As shown in the above-mentioned figures, the printing device Z of this embodiment is substantially similar to the printing device Z of the above-mentioned embodiment, and therefore, the arrangement or operation of the same components will not be repeated here. The difference between this embodiment and the above-mentioned first embodiment is that, in this embodiment, the printing device Z may further include a plurality of first conveying modules 3a, 3b and at least one second conveying module 8. One of the first conveying modules 3a corresponds to a part of the printing modules 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, and another first conveying module 3b corresponds to another part of the printing modules 1g, 1h, 1i and a plurality of curing modules 2a, 2b, 2c, wherein one of the first conveying modules 3a is configured to transport at least one spherical embryo B to one of the printing modules 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, and another first conveying module 3b is configured to transport at least one spherical embryo B to one of the printing modules 1g, 1h, 1i or one of the curing modules 2a, 2b, 2c. At least one second conveying module 8 corresponds to the plurality of first conveying modules 3a, 3b, and is configured to receive at least one spherical embryo B provided by one of the first conveying modules 3a and transport the at least one spherical embryo B to another first conveying module 3b.

[0050] For example, with Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the second conveying module 8 may include a second linear guide element 80 and at least one second stage element 81; wherein, in this embodiment, two second conveying modules 8 are used, and a second stage element 81 is provided on each second linear guide element 80 as an example, but it is not limited thereto. The second linear guide element 80 may be a magnetic levitation or other type of linear track structure. The second stage element 81 may be a structure combining a magnetic levitation or other type of slider, a magnetic levitation linear track and a clamp. The second stage element 81 can be movably suspended on the second linear guide element 80, and the second stage element 81 is configured to carry the first stage element 31 of at least one first conveying module 3a, 3b.

[0051] Therefore, when the ball embryos B on the first carrier element 31 of the first conveying module 3a are to be transferred to the first linear guide element 30 of the first conveying module 3b, the control module 4 can control the second linear guide element 80 of one of the second conveying modules 8 according to the control command to drive the second carrier element 81 to move to the position corresponding to the first linear guide element 30 of the first conveying module 3a (i.e., the first receiving position); wherein the second carrier element 81 can be aligned or aligned with the first linear guide element 30 of the first conveying module 3a, and be in a parallel state with the first linear guide element 30.

[0052] Next, the control module 4 can control the first linear guide element 30 of the first conveying module 3a to drive the first stage element 31 to move toward the second stage element 81 according to the control command, and control the magnetism of the second stage element 81 to produce a predetermined change (for example, the N pole changes to the S pole, or the S pole changes to the N pole), so that the first stage element 31 moves to the second stage element 81. Next, the control module 4 can control the second linear guide element 80 to drive the second stage element 81 to move from the first receiving position to the position corresponding to the first linear guide element 30 of the first conveying module 3b (i.e., the second receiving position) according to the control command; wherein the first linear guide element 30 of the first conveying module 3b is aligned and parallel to the first linear guide element 30.

[0053] Then, the control module 4 can control the first linear guide element 30 and the second carrier element 81 of the first conveying module 3b to produce magnetic changes according to the control command, so that the first carrier element 31 on the second carrier element 81 is moved from the second carrier element 81 to the first linear guide element 30 of the first conveying module 3b.

[0054] It is worth mentioning that in this embodiment, the manner in which the spherical embryos B are transported from the feeding module 5 to the first carrier element 31 and from the first carrier element 31 to the discharging module 7 is the same as that of the aforementioned first embodiment and will not be specifically described herein.

[0055] In addition, in this embodiment, the printing device Z of the present invention can also use the above control method and operation method to return the first stage element 31 to the first linear guide element 30 of the first conveying module 3a through the second linear guide element 80 and the second stage element 81 of another second conveying module 8, thereby forming a circulating printing device.

[0056] Thus, the printing device Z of the present invention can add multiple first conveying modules 3a, 3b and at least one second conveying module 8 through the above technical solution to enhance the flexibility of configuration and application of the production equipment, thereby speeding up production and improving production efficiency.

[0057] Further, with Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figures 6 to 8As shown, the first carrier element 31 may include a carrier body 310, at least one first clamping member 311, at least one second clamping member 312, an elastic member 313 and a linking member 314. The carrier body 310 can be movably suspended on the first linear guide rail element 30. The first clamping member 311 can be movably inserted into the carrier body 310. The second clamping member 312 is inserted into the carrier body 310 and corresponds to the first clamping member 311. The second clamping member 312 and the first clamping member 311 are configured to fix the spherical embryo B. The elastic member 313 is sleeved on the first clamping member 311. The linking member 314 can be movably inserted into the carrier body 310, and the linking member 314 can be movably connected to the second clamping member 312. Further, the first clamping member 311 may have a plurality of first movable bodies 3110, a top abutment portion 3111 and a stopper portion 3112. The first movable body 3110 may be a columnar structure, and each first movable body 3110 is disposed in the stage body 310. One end of the abutting portion 3111 is connected to one end of the plurality of first movable bodies 3110, and the other end of the abutting portion 3111 protrudes outward to form a convex portion 3111a, and the convex portion 3111a corresponds to the second clamping member 312. The stopper 3112 is connected to the other end of the plurality of first movable bodies 3110; wherein the number of the elastic members 313 may be multiple and they are respectively sleeved on one of the first movable bodies 3110, one end of each elastic member 313 abuts against the stage body 310, and the other end of each elastic member 313 abuts against the stopper 3112. The second clamping member 312 may have a second movable body 3120 and a first joint body 3121. The second movable body 3120 can be movably disposed in the stage body 310. The joint body 3121 is sleeved on one end of the second movable body 3120. The linkage 314 may include a third movable body 3140 and a second joint body 3141. The third movable body 3140 can be movably inserted into the stage body 310. The second joint body 3141 is connected to one end of the third movable body 3140.

[0058] Furthermore, with Figures 6 to 8As shown, the carrier body 310 may have a fixed portion 310a extending outward. A plurality of first movable bodies 3110 and a second movable body 3120 are disposed through the fixed portion 310a; wherein, in one preferred embodiment, the fixed portion 310a may be perpendicular to the plurality of first movable bodies 3110 and the second movable bodies 3120, and the plurality of first movable bodies 3110 and the second movable bodies 3120 may be parallel to each other. The abutting portion 3111 of the first clamp 311 and the other end of the second movable body 3120 are located on one side of the fixed portion 310a, and the stopper portion 3112 of the first clamp 311, the elastic member 313 and the first joint body 3121 of the second clamp 312 are located on the other side of the fixed portion 310a. The fixed portion 310a may also form a plurality of supporting portions 310b outwardly, the plurality of supporting portions 310b are disposed opposite to each other, and the third movable body 3140 may be movably disposed through the plurality of supporting portions 310b.

[0059] Therefore, the first carrier element 31 uses the elastic member 313 to push the other side of the stop portion 3112 and the fixed portion 310a by its own stretching force, so as to drive the multiple first movable bodies 3110 to move toward the direction of the stop portion 3112, and drive the supporting portion 3111 to approach the other end of the second movable body 3120, thereby clamping the ball embryo B with the supporting portion 3111 and the other end of the second movable body 3120.

[0060] Furthermore, with Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the printing device Z of the present invention may also include at least one flip module 9, which may correspond to one of the printing modules 1, and at least one flip module 9 may be configured to rotate at least one spherical embryo B. Further, the flip module 9 may include a base element 90, a driving element 91, and a linkage element 92. The base element 90 may be arranged on the base module 10 and corresponds to one of the printing modules 1, and the base element 90 may be connected to the control module 4; wherein, the base element 90 may be a movable base in at least one axial direction. The driving element 91 may be detachably arranged on the base element 90 and may be connected to the control module 4, and one end of the driving element 91 may have a driving part 910, and the driving part 910 is penetrated by the base element 90. The linkage element 92 is connected to the driving element 91; wherein, the linkage element 92 is connected to the driving part 910 of the driving element 91. In addition, the printing device Z of the present invention may also include a base module 10, which may be a device bearing seat. The plurality of printing modules 1 , the plurality of curing modules 2 a and 2 b , the first conveying module 3 and the turning module 9 may be disposed on the base module 10 .

[0061] Therefore, when the first stage element 31 is displaced to the position corresponding to the printing module 1a, the control module 4 can drive the base element 90 to approach the first stage element 31 according to the control command, so that the linkage element 92 contacts and connects with the second joint body 3141. Then, the control module 4 can drive the driving element 91 to operate according to the control command, so as to drive the linkage element 92 to rotate driven by the driving part 910, and then use the linkage element 92 to drive the second joint body 3141 to rotate; at this time, the second joint body 3141 will drive the third movable body 3140 to rotate, so as to indirectly drive the first joint body 3121 to rotate, so that the first joint body 3121 drives the second movable body 3120 to rotate, and then the second movable body 3120 drives the ball embryo B to rotate, so that the printing module 1a can print the entire appearance of the ball embryo B; that is, the second movable body 3120 can drive the ball embryo B to rotate 360 ​​degrees, so that the paint can be printed on the entire appearance and surface of the ball embryo B.

[0062] However, the above example is only one feasible implementation example and is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0063] Advantageous Effects of Embodiments

[0064] One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that the printing device Z provided by the present invention can improve the flexibility of space use and production efficiency of production lines and production equipment through the technical solution of "multiple printing modules 1 are arranged adjacent to each other, and each printing module 1 is configured to perform a printing action on at least one ball embryo B. Multiple curing modules 2a, 2b are arranged adjacent to each other, and each curing module 2a, 2b is configured to perform a curing action on at least one ball embryo B. At least one first conveying module 3 is a magnetic levitation linear slide rail device, at least one first conveying module 3 corresponds to multiple printing modules 1 and multiple curing modules 2a, 2b, and at least one first conveying module 3 is configured to transport at least one ball embryo B to one of the printing modules 1 or one of the curing modules 2a, 2b".

[0065] Furthermore, the printing device Z of the present invention can use the above-mentioned technical solution to use a magnetic levitation linear slide device as the first conveying module 3, which can greatly reduce the space occupancy rate and improve the flexibility of space use. In addition, the first conveying module 3 is used to convey and transfer the ball embryos B in a one-time displacement manner and accurately correspond to the printing modules 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d or the curing modules 2a, 2b, which can not only speed up the production speed and improve the production efficiency, but also achieve the effect of precise alignment. In addition, the printing device Z of the present invention can also be equipped with multiple first conveying modules 3a, 3b and at least one second conveying module 8 to enhance the flexibility of the configuration and application of the production equipment.

[0066] The contents disclosed above are only preferred feasible embodiments of the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the claims of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings are included in the protection scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A printing device, characterized in that: The printing device comprises: A plurality of printing modules are disposed adjacent to each other, each of the printing modules being configured to perform a printing operation on at least one spherical embryo; A plurality of curing modules are disposed adjacent to each other, each of the curing modules being configured to perform a curing operation on the at least one spherical body; and At least one first conveying module, which is a magnetic levitation linear slide device, corresponds to the multiple printing modules and the multiple curing modules, and is configured to transport the at least one spherical body to one of the printing modules or one of the curing modules.

2. The printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The at least one first conveying module comprises: a first linear guide element; and At least one first carrier element, which is movably suspended on the first linear guide element, and the at least one first carrier element is configured to carry the at least one spherical embryo; When the first linear guide element is controlled to change its own magnetism, the first linear guide element drives the at least one first stage element to move by means of a magnetic force.

3. The printing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The at least one first stage element comprises: A carrier body, which is movably suspended on the first linear guide element; At least one first clamping member, which can be movably disposed through the carrier body; At least one second clamping member, which is disposed through the carrier body and corresponds to the at least one first clamping member, and the second clamping member and the at least one first clamping member are configured to fix the at least one spherical embryo; an elastic member, which is sleeved on the at least one first clamping member; and A linking piece is movably disposed through the platform body, and the linking piece is movably connected to the second clamping piece.

4. The printing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The printing device further comprises a control module connected to the plurality of printing modules, the plurality of curing modules and the at least one first conveying module, the control module being configured to drive at least one of the printing modules, at least one of the curing modules, or the at least one first conveying module to operate; Wherein, the control module drives the magnetism of the first linear guide rail element to undergo a predetermined change according to at least one control command, thereby causing the at least one first stage element to be displaced and positioned at a position corresponding to one of the printing modules or one of the curing modules.

5. The printing device according to claim 4, characterized in that The printing device further comprises at least one turning module, which corresponds to the at least one first conveying module, and the at least one turning module is configured to rotate the at least one spherical body.

6. The printing device according to claim 5, characterized in that The at least one flip module further comprises: a base element corresponding to one of the printing modules; a driving element, which is detachably disposed on the base element and connected to the control module, wherein one end of the driving element has a driving portion, and the driving portion is disposed through the base element; and A linkage element is connected to the driving part.

7. The printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There is a first distance between two adjacent printing modules, a second distance between two adjacent curing modules, and a third distance between adjacent printing modules and curing modules; wherein the first distance is not equal to the second distance, the first distance is not equal to the third distance, or both.

8. The printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The printing device further comprises: a plurality of the first conveying modules, wherein one of the first conveying modules corresponds to a portion of the printing modules, and another of the first conveying modules corresponds to another portion of the printing modules and the plurality of curing modules, wherein one of the first conveying modules is configured to convey the at least one spherical body to one of the printing modules, and another of the first conveying modules is configured to convey the at least one spherical body to one of the printing modules or one of the curing modules; and At least one second conveying module corresponds to the plurality of first conveying modules, and the at least one second conveying module is configured to receive the at least one spherical embryo provided by one of the first conveying modules and transport the at least one spherical embryo to another one of the first conveying modules.

9. The printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing device further comprises: a feeding module, adjacent to the at least one first conveying module, the feeding module being configured to provide the at least one pellet; and A transfer module comprises a first pick-and-place element adjacent to the at least one first conveying module or the feeding module, wherein the first pick-and-place element is configured to transfer the at least one pellet located in the feeding module to the at least one first conveying module.

10. The printing device according to claim 9, characterized in that The printing device further includes a discharge module adjacent to the at least one first conveying module; Wherein, the transfer module further comprises a second pick-and-place element, which is adjacent to the at least one first conveying module or the discharging module, and the second pick-and-place element is configured to transfer the at least one spherical body located in the at least one first conveying module to the discharging module.

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