Ink-jet printer nozzle cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ink-jet printer nozzle cleaning device which comprises a groove-shaped frame, a water injection pipe is connected to the top of the groove-shaped frame in a penetrating mode, a brush pipe is fixedly installed at one end of the water injection pipe, and a flushing hole is formed in the end, stretching into a nozzle piece A for brushing, of the brush pipe. Firstly, an arranged nozzle mounting base and a transmission box are connected in a matched mode, so that a nozzle piece placed in a positioning clamping notch can be clamped and fixed, then an arranged first motor can drive a lifting base to ascend and descend, and therefore the lifting base drives the mounted nozzle piece to ascend and descend; according to the nozzle part cleaning device, the nozzle part mounted on the groove-shaped frame can extend into the nozzle part, at the moment, a brush pipe injects cleaning liquid through a water injection pipe for cleaning, meanwhile, an arranged second motor can drive the nozzle part mounted in a clamped mode to rotate, the interior of the nozzle part can be conveniently and automatically cleaned, and the cleaning effect can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of inkjet printers, in particular to a nozzle cleaning device for inkjet printers. Background Art

[0002] The inkjet printer is a device that uses software control and non-contact methods to mark products. The inkjet printer uses the principle of charged ink particles being deflected by high-voltage electric fields to print patterns, text and numbers on the surface of various objects. It is a high-tech product that integrates mechatronics.

[0003] The Chinese utility model patent with the publication number CN217778124U discloses a cleaning device for a nozzle of a printer, the device comprises a bottom plate, two support plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top of the bottom plate, the side walls of the two support plates are provided with slide rails, a slide plate is matched in the slide rails, a connecting block is arranged on the side wall of the slide plate, a first electric push rod is arranged at the bottom of the connecting block, one end of the first electric push rod is connected to the top of the bottom plate, one end of the two connecting blocks is provided with the same connecting pipe, a limiting ring is arranged below the connecting pipe at the top of the bottom plate, an inclined groove is arranged in the limiting ring, a plurality of support rods are arranged at the bottom of the limiting ring, one end of the support rod is connected to the top of the bottom plate, a baffle is arranged on the inner wall of the connecting pipe, a through hole is arranged at the center of the top of the baffle, a sealing gasket is arranged outside the through hole at the bottom of the baffle, a second electric push rod is arranged on the outer wall of the connecting pipe, a connecting plate is arranged at one end of the second electric push rod, a connecting rod is arranged at one end of the connecting plate, and a piston is arranged in the connecting pipe at one end of the connecting rod;

[0004] When the device cleans the nozzle, the second electric push rod mainly drives the piston to move upward through the connecting plate and the connecting rod. The piston moves to the outside of the connecting pipe, and a proper amount of water is added into the connecting pipe to shrink the second electric push rod. The second electric push rod drives the piston to move downward through the connecting plate and the connecting rod, squeezing the water in the connecting pipe, so that the water in the connecting pipe impacts the nozzle through the through hole.

[0005] Since the ink is sprayed out from the nozzle when it is in use, the inner wall of the nozzle will be stained with ink, which will cause blockage after long-term use. However, the device cannot better remove the ink adhering to the inner wall of the nozzle by squeezing water, which results in limited cleaning and affects the cleaning effect. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a nozzle cleaning device for an inkjet printer, and the utility model is implemented through the following technical solutions.

[0007] A nozzle cleaning device for a printer comprises a slot frame, a water injection pipe is connected through the top of the slot frame, a brush pipe is fixedly installed at one end of the water injection pipe, a flushing hole is opened at the end of the brush pipe that extends into the inside of the nozzle part to be cleaned for brushing, a lifting seat is movably connected to one side of the slot frame, a nozzle mounting seat located below the water injection pipe is arranged just above the lifting seat, a positioning clamping notch for mounting the nozzle part to be cleaned is arranged at the top of the nozzle mounting seat, a drainage hole is arranged at the center position of the positioning clamping notch, and the drainage hole can be aligned with the nozzle to be cleaned. The installed nozzle member to be cleaned is connected, the side wall of the nozzle mounting seat is movably connected with an L-shaped clamping rod at a position corresponding to the positioning clamping notch, and the L-shaped clamping rod is three in a ring distribution, one end of the L-shaped clamping rod extending into the positioning clamping notch is connected with a clamping block, and the other end of the L-shaped clamping rod is connected with a movable sleeve, the positions at both ends of the bottom of the nozzle mounting seat are fixedly connected with connecting rods, and the other ends of the two connecting rods are commonly fixedly connected with a rotating seat, the rotating seat is arranged above the lifting seat, and the rotating seat is rotatably connected with the lifting seat;

[0008] It also includes a driving mechanism, which is used to drive the moving sleeve, the rotating seat and the lifting seat to operate.

[0009] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes a transmission box, a second motor, and a first motor. The transmission box is fixedly connected to the center position of the bottom of the nozzle mounting seat, the second motor is installed at the center position of the bottom of the lifting seat, and the first motor is installed on one side of the slot frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the transmission box is penetrated and rotatably connected with a threaded rod that cooperates with the thread of the movable sleeve, and there are three threaded rods distributed in a ring, one end of the threaded rod located inside the transmission box is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear, and the bottom of the transmission box is penetrated and rotatably connected with an adjusting button, one end of the adjusting button located inside the transmission box is fixedly connected to the first bevel gear, and the first bevel gear is meshingly connected with the second bevel gear.

[0011] Furthermore, the output shaft of the second motor passes through the lifting seat and is fixed on the bottom of the rotating seat.

[0012] Furthermore, the output shaft of the first motor is fixedly connected with a screw rod, and the screw rod penetrates the lifting seat and is threadedly matched.

[0013] Furthermore, a limiting opening for the lifting seat to penetrate and cooperate is provided on one side of the groove frame, and a sliding rod movably penetrating the lifting seat is vertically connected inside the limiting opening.

[0014] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that during the operation of the device, the nozzle mounting seat and the transmission box are first connected to each other through the cooperation of the provided nozzle mounting seat and the transmission box, so that the nozzle member placed in the positioning clamping slot can be clamped and fixed, and then the lifting seat can be driven to rise and fall by the provided first motor, so that the lifting seat drives the installed nozzle member to rise and fall, so that the nozzle member installed on the slot frame can be extended into the nozzle member, at this time, the brush tube is injected with cleaning liquid through the water injection pipe for cleaning, and at the same time the provided second motor can drive the clamped and installed nozzle member to rotate, so as to automatically clean the inside of the nozzle member and improve the cleaning effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the description of the specific implementation methods will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 : A schematic diagram of the structure of a nozzle cleaning device for a printer according to the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 : The utility model Figure 1 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 3 : A schematic diagram of the connection between the lifting seat and the nozzle mounting seat of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 : An internal schematic diagram of the transmission box of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 : A schematic diagram of the connection between the trough frame and the lifting seat of the utility model.

[0021] The reference numerals are as follows:

[0022] 1. Trough frame; 11. Water injection pipe;

[0023] 12. first motor; 121. lead screw;

[0024] 13. Limit opening; 131. Sliding rod;

[0025] 2. Brush tube; 21. Flushing hole;

[0026] 3. Lifting seat; 31. Second motor;

[0027] 4. Nozzle mounting seat; 41. Positioning clamping notch; 411. Drain hole; 42. Connecting rod; 421. Rotating seat; 43. L-shaped clamping rod; 431. Moving sleeve; 432. Clamping block;

[0028] 5. Transmission box; 51. Adjustment button; 511. First bevel gear; 52. Threaded rod; 521. Second bevel gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0030] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the utility model has the following specific embodiments.

[0031] Example:

[0032] A nozzle cleaning device for a printer comprises a slotted frame 1,

[0033] A water injection pipe 11 is connected through the top of the slot frame 1, and a brush pipe 2 is fixedly installed at one end of the water injection pipe 11. A flushing hole 21 is opened at one end of the brush pipe 2 that extends into the inside of the nozzle part to be cleaned for brushing. A lifting seat 3 is movably connected to one side of the slot frame 1. A nozzle mounting seat 4 located below the water injection pipe 11 is arranged directly above the lifting seat 3. A positioning clamping notch 41 for installing the nozzle part to be cleaned is opened at the top of the nozzle mounting seat 4. A drainage hole 411 is opened at the center position of the positioning clamping notch 41, and the drainage hole 411 can be connected to the nozzle part to be cleaned to be installed. An L-shaped clamping rod 43 is movably connected to the position corresponding to the positioning clamping notch 41 of the side wall of the nozzle mounting seat 4, and there are three L-shaped clamping rods 43 distributed in an annular manner. One end of the L-shaped clamping rod 43 extending into the positioning clamping notch 41 is connected to a clamping block 432, and the other end of the L-shaped clamping rod 43 is connected to a movable sleeve 431. The positions at both ends of the bottom of the nozzle mounting seat 4 are fixedly connected to connecting rods 42, and the other ends of the two connecting rods 42 are commonly fixedly connected to a rotating seat 421, which is arranged above the lifting seat 3, and the rotating seat 421 is rotatably connected to the lifting seat 3;

[0034] It also includes a driving mechanism, which is used to drive the moving sleeve 431, the rotating seat 421, and the lifting seat 3 to operate.

[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, when using the device, first put the nozzle into the positioning clamping slot 41 opened in the nozzle mounting seat 4, and then drive the clamping block 432 to clamp the inserted nozzle in the center through the driving mechanism, and then drive the installed nozzle to be raised and lowered through the driving mechanism, so that the brush tube 2 installed on the slot frame 1 can be inserted into the nozzle hole, and then connect the water injection pipe 11 to the cleaning water input pipe to transport cleaning water, so that the cleaning water is sprayed out through the flushing hole 21 opened in the brush tube 2 for cleaning, and finally drive the rotating seat 421 to rotate through the driving mechanism, and the rotating seat 421 can drive the installed nozzle to rotate and brush, the structure is reasonable, which is convenient for the nozzle to rotate and brush, and can improve the cleaning effect.

[0036] For further explanation of this embodiment, when the nozzle is fixed in the center inside the positioning clamping notch 41 , it can be connected with the drain hole 411 provided in the nozzle mounting seat 4 , so that the cleaning water can be discharged through the drain hole 411 .

[0037] Specifically, the driving mechanism includes a transmission box 5, a second motor 31, and a first motor 12. The transmission box 5 is fixedly connected to the center position of the bottom of the nozzle mounting seat 4, the second motor 31 is installed at the center position of the bottom of the lifting seat 3, and the first motor 12 is installed on one side of the slot frame 1;

[0038] The transmission box 5 is penetrated and rotatably connected with a threaded rod 52 that is threadedly matched with the moving sleeve 431, and the threaded rods 52 are three in a ring-shaped arrangement. One end of the threaded rod 52 located inside the transmission box 5 is fixedly connected with a second bevel gear 521. The bottom of the transmission box 5 is penetrated and rotatably connected with an adjusting button 51. One end of the adjusting button 51 located inside the transmission box 5 is fixedly connected with a first bevel gear 511, and the first bevel gear 511 is meshedly connected with the second bevel gear 521.

[0039] The output shaft of the second motor 31 passes through the lifting seat 3 and is fixed on the bottom of the rotating seat 421;

[0040] The output shaft of the first motor 12 is fixedly connected with a screw rod 121 , and the screw rod 121 penetrates the lifting seat 3 and is threadedly matched.

[0041] By adopting the above technical solution, firstly, the driving mechanism can drive the movable sleeve 431 to move, so that the movable sleeve 431 drives the clamping block 432 to clamp the nozzle through the L-shaped clamping rod 43, that is, by rotating the adjusting knob 51, the connected first bevel gear 511 can be driven to rotate, and the first bevel gear 511 can drive the three meshingly connected second bevel gears 521 to rotate, and the three second bevel gears 521 respectively drive the threaded movable sleeve 431 to move through the threaded rod 52, thereby prompting the movable sleeve 431 to drive the clamping block 432 to clamp and fix the nozzle placed inside the positioning clamping slot 41 through the L-shaped clamping rod 43.

[0042] Then the driving mechanism can drive the rotating seat 421 to rotate, so that the rotating seat 421 drives the connected nozzle mounting seat 4 to rotate through the connecting rod 42, and the nozzle mounting seat 4 drives the internally fixed nozzle to rotate, so that the nozzle can be rotated for cleaning, that is, by turning on the second motor 31, the rotating seat 421 can be driven to rotate on the lifting seat 3, thereby driving the nozzle to rotate for cleaning.

[0043] Finally, the driving mechanism can drive the lifting seat 3 to rise and fall, so that the lifting seat 3 drives the rotating seat 421 connected to the rotation to rise and fall, and the rotating seat 421 drives the connected nozzle mounting seat 4 to rise and fall through the connecting rod 42, and the nozzle mounting seat 4 drives the installed nozzle to rise and fall, so that the nozzle can be embedded and docked with the brush tube 2 installed directly above, so that the brush tube 2 can be extended into the inside of the nozzle for cleaning, that is, by turning on the first motor 12 to drive the screw rod 121 to rotate, due to the threaded fit between the screw rod 121 and the lifting seat 3, and at the same time the lifting seat 3 passes through the groove frame 1 and slides on the slide rod 131, thereby driving the nozzle to rise and fall, which is convenient for the nozzle and the brush tube 2 to dock and clean, and at the same time convenient for the disassembly and replacement of the nozzle.

[0044] Specifically, a limiting opening 13 for the lifting seat 3 to penetrate and cooperate is provided on one side of the slot frame 1 , and a sliding rod 131 movably penetrating the lifting seat 3 is vertically connected inside the limiting opening 13 .

[0045] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting opening 13 is provided so that the lifting seat 3 can pass through and flexibly cooperate with the slot frame 1 , and the sliding rod 131 fixed inside the limiting opening 13 can limit the movable lifting seat 3 .

[0046] The preferred embodiments of the utility model disclosed above are only used to help explain the utility model. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the utility model to only specific implementation methods. Obviously, many modifications and changes can be made according to the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the utility model, so that technicians in the relevant technical field can well understand and use the utility model. The utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A nozzle cleaning device for a printer, comprising a slotted frame (1), characterized in that: A water injection pipe (11) is connected through the top of the trough frame (1), a brush pipe (2) is fixedly installed at one end of the water injection pipe (11), and a flushing hole (21) is provided at the end of the brush pipe (2) that extends into the inside of the nozzle member to be cleaned for brushing. A lifting seat (3) is movably connected to one side of the trough frame (1), and a nozzle mounting seat (4) located below the water injection pipe (11) is provided directly above the lifting seat (3). A positioning clamping notch (41) for mounting the nozzle member to be cleaned is provided at the top of the nozzle mounting seat (4), and a drainage hole (411) is provided at the center position inside the positioning clamping notch (41), and the drainage hole (411) can be connected to the nozzle member to be cleaned to be installed. An L-shaped clamping rod (43) is movably connected to a position corresponding to the side wall of the nozzle mounting seat (4) and the positioning clamping slot (41), and the L-shaped clamping rod (43) is three in a ring-shaped arrangement. One end of the L-shaped clamping rod (43) extending into the positioning clamping slot (41) is connected to a clamping block (432), and the other end of the L-shaped clamping rod (43) is connected to a movable sleeve (431). The positions at both ends of the bottom of the nozzle mounting seat (4) are fixedly connected to connecting rods (42), and the other ends of the two connecting rods (42) are commonly fixedly connected to a rotating seat (421), and the rotating seat (421) is arranged above the lifting seat (3), and the rotating seat (421) is rotatably connected to the lifting seat (3); It also includes a driving mechanism, which is used to drive the moving sleeve (431), the rotating seat (421), and the lifting seat (3) to operate.

2. The nozzle cleaning device of a printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism comprises a transmission box (5), a second motor (31), and a first motor (12); the transmission box (5) is fixedly connected to the center position of the bottom of the nozzle mounting seat (4); the second motor (31) is installed at the center position of the bottom of the lifting seat (3); and the first motor (12) is installed on one side of the slot frame (1).

3. The nozzle cleaning device of a printer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission box (5) is penetrated by and rotatably connected with a threaded rod (52) threadedly matched with the movable sleeve (431), and the threaded rods (52) are three in annular arrangement, one end of the threaded rod (52) located inside the transmission box (5) is fixedly connected with a second bevel gear (521), and the bottom of the transmission box (5) is penetrated by and rotatably connected with an adjusting button (51), and one end of the adjusting button (51) located inside the transmission box (5) is fixedly connected with a first bevel gear (511), and the first bevel gear (511) is meshingly connected with the second bevel gear (521).

4. The nozzle cleaning device of a printer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The output shaft of the second motor (31) passes through the lifting seat (3) and is fixed on the bottom of the rotating seat (421).

5. The nozzle cleaning device of a printer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The output shaft of the first motor (12) is fixedly connected to a screw rod (121), and the screw rod (121) penetrates the lifting seat (3) and is threadedly matched.

6. The nozzle cleaning device of a printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the slot frame (1) is provided with a limiting opening (13) for the lifting seat (3) to penetrate and cooperate with, and a sliding rod (131) movably penetrating the lifting seat (3) is vertically connected inside the limiting opening (13).

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