Integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on paper base

Through the device integrating a syringe turntable, a paper turntable, a micro-pressure air pump and a high-speed camera, the problem of the inability to measure the contact angle and spread coefficient of multiple inks on different papers simultaneously in the prior art is solved, and efficient and accurate multi-parameter measurement is achieved, and printing quality and production efficiency are improved.

CN223091762UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11SHAANXI UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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Application Number
CN202422136660.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-30
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-30

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Technical Problem

The lack of equipment in the prior art that can measure the contact angle and spread coefficient of multiple inks on different papers simultaneously cannot meet the printing industry's demand for improving printing quality.

Method used

An integrated device is designed, including a syringe turntable, a paper turntable, a micro-pressure air pump and a high-speed camera. Several syringes are installed through the syringe turntable, and several papers are placed on the paper turntable, and automated measurements are used with a micro-pressure air pump and a high-speed camera, combining an image processor to capture and analyze the dynamic process of ink on the paper base in real time.

Benefits of technology

Real-time measurement of different inks on different papers is achieved, which improves measurement efficiency and accuracy, reduces manual intervention, reduces costs, and is in line with the concept of environmental protection and sustainable development.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on a paper base. The integrated device comprises an injector turntable, a paper turntable, a micro-pressure air pump, an image processor and a high-speed camera, the injector turntable is mounted above the paper turntable, a plurality of injectors are fixedly mounted on the injector turntable, a plurality of pieces of paper are placed on the paper turntable, the micro-pressure air pump is connected with the injectors, the high-speed camera is mounted on one side of the paper turntable, and the high-speed camera is connected with the image processor. According to the utility model, fine changes of ink on a paper base can be accurately captured, required multi-parameter information is extracted through image processing, and the measurement efficiency and consistency are improved. Meanwhile, by accurately controlling the application amount of the ink and the use of the paper, the labor cost and the time cost can be remarkably reduced, and the overall production benefit is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of chemical measurement, in particular to an integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on paper substrates. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous progress of printing technology, the requirements for the quality of printed products are increasing day by day. From high-resolution images to fast-drying inks and then to environmentally friendly and recyclable paper materials, each item poses higher challenges to the interaction between inks and paper.

[0003] The contact angle, as a key indicator for measuring the wettability of inks and paper, is directly related to the spreading speed, penetration depth, and dried morphology of inks. The contact angle of an ink on paper refers to the angle formed when the liquid ink contacts the paper surface, which has an important impact on the behavior and performance of the ink on paper. By detecting the ink contact angle, the ink formulation and paper treatment technology can be optimized to improve printing quality, ink drying speed, and paper surface characteristics, thereby enhancing the quality and readability of printed products.

[0004] The spreading coefficient refers to the ability of an ink to cover paper. When the ink contacts the paper surface, the ink will form a thin film on the paper surface. The spreading coefficient describes the covering ability of this liquid film, that is, the degree to which the ink covers the paper surface. Inks with a high spreading coefficient can cover the paper surface more fully, reducing problems such as blank spaces and uneven penetration. In addition, optimizing the spreading coefficient also helps to improve the drying speed of the ink, reduce the waiting time during the printing process, and increase production efficiency.

[0005] Currently, there are already surface tension meters to measure the surface tension of paper and contact angle meters to measure the contact angle of inks on paper. However, there is no device that can simultaneously measure the spreading coefficient of inks, nor is there a device that can measure the contact angles of multiple inks on different papers at the same time. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a device that can simultaneously detect the contact angles and spreading coefficients of multiple inks on different paper surfaces, which is not only an urgent need for the technological upgrade of the printing industry but also an important part in promoting printing quality. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on paper substrates, solving the problem that the parameters of multiple inks on different papers cannot be measured simultaneously in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] An integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on paper substrates includes a syringe turntable, a paper turntable, a micro-pressure air pump, an image processor, and a high-speed camera;

[0009] The syringe turntable is installed above the paper turntable. A number of syringes are fixedly installed on the syringe turntable, and a number of papers are placed on the paper turntable. The micro-pressure air pump is connected to the syringe. The high-speed camera is installed on one side of the paper turntable, and the high-speed camera is connected to the image processor.

[0010] Further, the syringe turntable is fixedly installed on the workbench through a first support rod, and a lifting kit is arranged on the first support rod.

[0011] Further, the paper turntable is rotatably installed on the workbench.

[0012] Further, the high-speed camera is fixedly installed on the workbench through a third support rod.

[0013] Further, the image processor is fixedly installed on the workbench through a second support rod.

[0014] Further, the high-speed camera is connected to the image processor through a data cable.

[0015] Further, a gas supply pipe kit is arranged on the gas supply pipe between the micro-pressure air pump and the syringe.

[0016] Further, the gas supply pipe kit includes a pressure regulating valve, a filter, a flow meter and a safety valve.

[0017] Further, different inks are filled in a number of the syringes.

[0018] Further, the surface characteristics of a number of the papers are different.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The utility model provides an integrated device for real-time multi-parameter measurement of different inks on a paper substrate. By integrating components such as a syringe turntable, a paper turntable, a micro-pressure air pump, and a high-speed camera, the syringe turntable is installed above the paper turntable. A number of syringes are fixedly installed on the syringe turntable, and a number of papers are placed on the paper turntable. It can process multiple different ink and paper combinations simultaneously, enabling the utility model to adapt to different experimental or production requirements and increasing its application scope. The syringe is connected to the micro-pressure air pump, enabling the syringe to automatically apply ink to different areas on the paper. A high-speed camera is installed on one side of the paper turntable, and the high-speed camera is connected to an image processor, which can quickly capture dynamic processes such as the diffusion and penetration of ink on the paper substrate, reducing manual intervention and realizing real-time multi-parameter measurement of different inks on the paper substrate. The utility model can accurately capture the subtle changes of ink on the paper substrate and extract the required multi-parameter information through image processing, improving the measurement efficiency and consistency. For experiments or production processes that require quick feedback and adjustment, it helps to improve work efficiency and accuracy. At the same time, by precisely controlling the ink application amount and paper usage, it helps to reduce waste and pollution, can significantly reduce labor costs and time costs, improve the overall production efficiency, and conform to the concepts of environmental protection and sustainable development. Description of the Drawings

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and thus should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the integrated device for real-time multi-parameter measurement of different inks on a paper substrate of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a top view of the syringe turntable of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a top view of the paper turntable of the present utility model.

[0025] Wherein: 1 - syringe turntable, 2 - paper turntable, 3 - first support rod, 4 - lifting kit, 5 - air supply pipe kit, 6 - micro-pressure air pump, 7 - second support rod, 8 - image processor, 9 - third support rod, 10 - high-speed camera, 11 - data line, 12 - workbench, 13 - syringe, 14 - paper. Detailed Embodiments

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. The components of the embodiments of the present utility model usually described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0027] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without making creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that: similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following accompanying drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one accompanying drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent accompanying drawings.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper", "lower", "horizontal", "inner", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientations or positional relationships in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, it is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, terms such as "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive distinction and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In addition, if the term "horizontal" appears, it does not mean that the component is required to be absolutely horizontal, but it can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but it can be slightly inclined.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if terms such as "set", "installed", "connected", "connected to" are understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] The following further describes the present utility model in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0033] See Figure 1 , the present utility model provides an integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on a paper substrate, including a syringe turntable 1, a paper turntable 2, a first support rod 3, a micro-pressure air pump 6, a second support rod 7, an image processor 8, a third support rod 9, a high-speed camera 10, a data cable 11, a workbench 12, a syringe 13 and a paper 14.

[0034] As Figure 2 shown, a plurality of syringes 13 are fixedly installed on the syringe turntable 1, and different inks are filled in the plurality of syringes 13. The syringe turntable 1 is fixedly installed on the workbench 12 through the first support rod 3, and a lifting kit is arranged on the first support rod 3 to adjust the up and down position of the syringe turntable 1. As Figure 3 shown, a plurality of papers 14 are placed on the paper turntable 2, and the surface characteristics of the plurality of papers 14 are different. The paper turntable 2 is rotatably installed on the workbench 12, and the paper turntable 2 is installed in the lower area of the syringe turntable 1 to facilitate the ink in the syringe 13 to drop smoothly onto the paper 14.

[0035] The micro-pressure air pump 6 is connected to the syringe 13 through an air supply pipe. One end of the air supply pipe is connected to the micro-pressure air pump 6 on the ground, and the other end is connected to the upper part of different syringes 13. An air supply pipe kit 5 is arranged on the air supply pipe. The air supply pipe kit 5 includes a pressure regulating valve, a filter, a flow meter and a safety valve, etc. The pressure regulating valve is used to adjust the gas pressure in the air supply pipe to ensure that the syringe works within an appropriate pressure range. The filter is used to filter impurities and particulate matters in the gas to protect the syringe and the ink therein from contamination. The flow meter is used to monitor and record the gas flow rate, which helps in real-time monitoring and adjustment. The safety valve automatically opens when the pressure exceeds the preset safety threshold to release the excess gas and prevent overload or damage.

[0036] The high-speed camera 10 is fixedly installed on the workbench 12 through the third support rod 9, and is installed on one side of the paper turntable 2 to quickly capture the dynamic processes such as the diffusion and penetration of the ink on the paper 14. The image processor 8 is fixedly installed on the workbench 12 through the second support rod 7. The high-speed camera 10 is connected to the image processor 8 through the data cable 11 to transmit the pictures recorded by the high-speed camera 10 to the image processor 8, and the required multi-parameter information can be extracted.

[0037] The usage method of the integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on a paper substrate of the present utility model includes:

[0038] Step (1), number the inks to be measured, and first measure the surface tension γ of the ink with a surface tensiometer; fix the paper 14 on the paper turntable 2 with transparent tape, and number the required paper 14.

[0039] Step (2): Load the ink to be measured into the corresponding syringe 13, install the required syringe 13, and align the corresponding syringe 13 with the center of the corresponding paper 14.

[0040] Step (3): Adjust the lifting kit 4 of the first support rod 3 to make the height of the syringe 13 from the paper 14 appropriate.

[0041] Step (4): Start the micro-pressure air pump 6, control a drop of ink to be generated at the end of the syringe 13, start continuous photography with the high-speed camera 10 when the ink drop is about to contact the paper 14, and stop photography until the ink drop is completely spread on the paper 14.

[0042] Step (5): Import the captured video into the image processor 8. Take the moment when the ink just contacts the paper as the first picture, and the picture at the moment when the ink just spreads on the paper as the fifth picture. Obtain 3 desired pictures and the corresponding 3 times during the period from the contact moment to the spreading moment. The 3 pictures corresponding to the 3 times are used by the image processor 8 to identify 3 real-time contact angles θ. According to the surface tension value γ of the ink, calculate the real-time spreading coefficient s = γ(cosθ - 1) according to Young's wetting equation.

[0043] Step (6): Rotate the paper turntable 2 to align the center of the other paper 14 placement area with this syringe 13, and repeat steps (5) and (6) to measure the real-time contact angle and spreading coefficient of this ink on different papers 14.

[0044] Step (7): Rotate the syringe turntable 1 to align other ink syringes with this paper 14, and repeat steps (5), (6), and (7) to measure the contact angles and spreading coefficients of other inks on different papers 14.

[0045] The following further describes the present utility model in detail with specific embodiments:

[0046] Embodiment 1:

[0047] Place one type of ink in the syringe numbered 1. Place three types of paper on the paper turntable and tape them flat with transparent tape. Measure the surface tension value of this ink as γ1. Adjust the tip of the syringe No. 1 to a position 300 mm directly above the paper No. 1. Start the micro-pressure air pump and start photography approximately at 10 ms. Stop photography after 10 ms. Select three pictures of different times when the ink contacts the paper No. 1 from the photographed pictures. Identify the real-time contact angles θ111, θ112, θ113 through the image processor. According to the surface tension value of this ink as γ1, calculate the spreading coefficients s111, s112, s113. Rotate the paper turntable and measure the contact angles and spreading coefficients θ121, θ122, θ123, θ131, θ132, θ133 and spreading coefficients s121, s122, s123, s131, s132, s133 of the ink on the paper No. 2 and paper No. 3 in the same way.

[0048] Example 2:

[0049] Place three types of ink in the syringes numbered 1, 2, and 3 respectively. Place three types of paper on the paper turntable and tape them flat with transparent tape. Measure the surface tension values of the three types of ink as γ1, γ2, and γ3. Adjust the tip of the syringe No. 1 to a position 300 mm directly above the paper No. 1. Measure the contact angles θ121, θ122, θ123, θ131, θ132, θ133 with the three types of paper according to the method of Example 1, and calculate the spreading coefficients s121, s122, s123, s131, s132, s133 according to the surface tension value of γ1. Rotate the syringe turntable to adjust the tip of the syringe No. 2 to a position 300 mm directly above the paper No. 1. Measure the contact angles θ221, θ222, θ223, θ231, θ232, θ233 with the three types of paper according to the method of Example 1, and calculate the spreading coefficients s221, s222, s223, s231, s232, s233 according to the surface tension value of γ2. Rotate the syringe turntable to adjust the tip of the syringe No. 3 to a position 300 mm directly above the paper No. 1. Measure the contact angles θ321, θ322, θ323, θ331, θ332, θ333 with the three types of paper according to the method of Example 1, and calculate the spreading coefficients s321, s322, s323, s331, s332, s333 according to the surface tension value of γ3.

[0050] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on a paper substrate, characterized in that, It includes a syringe turntable (1), a paper turntable (2), a micro-pressure air pump (6), an image processor (8) and a high-speed camera (10); The syringe turntable (1) is installed above the paper turntable (2). A number of syringes (13) are fixedly installed on the syringe turntable (1). A number of papers (14) are placed on the paper turntable (2). The micro-pressure air pump (6) is connected to the syringe (13). The high-speed camera (10) is installed on one side of the paper turntable (2), and the high-speed camera (10) is connected to the image processor (8).

2. The integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on a paper substrate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The syringe turntable (1) is fixedly installed on the workbench (12) through a first support rod (3), and a lifting kit (4) is arranged on the first support rod (3).

3. The integrated device for real-time multi-parameter measurement of different inks on a paper substrate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The paper turntable (2) is rotatably installed on the workbench (12).

4. The integrated device for real-time multi-parameter measurement of different inks on a paper substrate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The high-speed camera (10) is fixedly installed on the workbench (12) through a third support rod (9).

5. The integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on a paper substrate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The image processor (8) is fixedly installed on the workbench (12) through a second support rod (7).

6. The integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on a paper substrate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The high-speed camera (10) is connected to the image processor (8) through a data line (11).

7. The integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on a paper substrate according to claim 1, characterized in that, A gas supply pipe kit (5) is arranged on the gas supply pipe between the micro-pressure air pump (6) and the syringe (13).

8. The integrated device for multi-parameter real-time measurement of different inks on a paper substrate according to claim 7, characterized in that, The gas supply pipe kit (5) includes a pressure regulating valve, a filter, a flow meter and a safety valve.

9. The integrated device for real-time multi-parameter measurement of different inks on a paper substrate according to claim 1, wherein A number of the syringes (13) are filled with different inks.

10. The integrated device for real-time multi-parameter measurement of different inks on a paper substrate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface characteristics of a number of the papers (14) are different.