Moisturizing device of food printing equipment
The food printing device addresses print head damage by enabling automatic ink cleaning through a movable support system that directs ink into a waste container, ensuring efficient and clean maintenance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422557279.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-22
AI Technical Summary
The printer head of the existing food printing equipment is prone to damage to the nozzle due to drying and residual ink when it is not used for a long time, and the cleaning process is prone to contamination of the production line.
A moisture retention device for food printing equipment is designed. Through the cooperation of the support component and the moisturizing component, the automatic moisturizing and cleaning of the printer head is realized. Waste ink flows into the waste ink bucket through the moisturizing tray to avoid contamination of the production line.
It realizes rapid moisturizing and cleaning of the printer head, avoids production line contamination, and simplifies the cleaning process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food printing equipment, in particular to a moisturizing device for food printing equipment. Background Art
[0002] In the existing food printing equipment, when the printer head is not used for a long time, dry residual ink adheres to the printing nozzle, making the nozzle prone to damage. It is necessary to moisturize or clean the nozzle. When cleaning the nozzle, the nozzle can be removed and manually cleaned or a special cleaning tool can be used for cleaning. However, removing the nozzle for cleaning is rather troublesome. It is necessary to adjust and move the chassis and the head of the equipment according to the production line to move out the nozzle before disassembling it; and during the cleaning process with a special cleaning tool, there may be a situation where the cleaning sewage leaks onto the conveyor belt or the food, causing pollution to the production line. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the deficiencies in the prior art and propose a moisturizing device for food printing equipment.
[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: A moisturizing device for food printing equipment, comprising:
[0005] A support assembly;
[0006] A printer head is arranged on the support assembly, and the printer head reciprocates along the arrangement direction of the support assembly;
[0007] A moisturizing assembly is further arranged on the support assembly. The moisturizing assembly is located below the printer head and reciprocates along the vertical direction of the support assembly. When the printer head moves to the position of the moisturizing assembly, moisturizing is carried out.
[0008] As a further description of the above technical scheme: The support assembly includes a base, and a waste ink bucket is installed on the base.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical scheme: The support assembly is further vertically provided with a first bracket, a connecting plate is arranged on the first bracket, and the connecting plate moves along the arrangement direction of the first bracket.
[0010] As a further description of the above technical scheme: A horizontally arranged second bracket is installed on the connecting plate, and the connecting plate drives the second bracket to reciprocate in the vertical direction.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical scheme: A limiting plate is arranged on the first bracket, the limiting plate is located below the second bracket, and the limiting plate is installed on the first bracket through bolts.
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: A vertically arranged third bracket is installed on the second bracket, and the printer head is installed on the third bracket.
[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: The printer head moves along the arrangement direction of the third bracket.
[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: The moisturizing component includes a support plate. There are two support plates, which are installed on the first bracket, and a moisturizing tray is arranged on the two support plates.
[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution: A through hole is opened at the center of the moisturizing tray, and the through hole is located between the two support plates.
[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution: The through hole is connected to the waste ink barrel through a pipeline.
[0017] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects:
[0018] Through the support component, the position of the printer head can be quickly adjusted. When the nozzle of the device is blocked, the printer head is moved above the moisturizing component, and the blocked nozzle is cleaned by controlling the printer head to eject ink. The waste ink from the cleaning flows from the moisturizing tray into the waste ink barrel, which can avoid polluting the production line. Description of the Drawings
[0019] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the moisturizing device proposed by the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 It is a front view of the moisturizing device proposed by the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 It is a left view of the moisturizing device proposed by the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 It is a top view of the moisturizing device proposed by the present utility model.
[0023] Legend Explanation:
[0024] 1. Support component; 11. Base; 12. Waste ink barrel; 13. First bracket; 14. Connecting plate; 15. Second bracket; 16. Limiting plate; 17. Third bracket; 2. Printer head; 3. Moisturizing component; 31. Support plate; 32. Moisturizing tray; 33. Through hole. Detailed Embodiment
[0025] 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 only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] Referring to Figures 1 - 4 , an embodiment provided by the present utility model: a moisture preservation device for a food printing device, comprising: a support assembly 1; a printer head 2 is arranged on the support assembly 1, and the printer head 2 reciprocates along the arrangement direction of the support assembly 1; a moisture preservation assembly 3 is further arranged on the support assembly 1, the moisture preservation assembly 3 is located below the printer head 2 and reciprocates along the vertical direction of the support assembly 1, and when the printer head 2 moves to the position of the moisture preservation assembly 3, moisture preservation is carried out.
[0027] In this embodiment, the position of the printer head 2 can be quickly adjusted through the support assembly 1. When the nozzle of the device is blocked, the printer head 2 is moved above the moisture preservation assembly 3, and the blocked nozzle is cleaned by controlling the printer head 2 to eject ink. The waste ink from the cleaning flows into the waste ink bucket 12 from the moisture preservation tray 32, which can avoid polluting the production line.
[0028] The support assembly 1 includes a base 11, and a waste ink bucket 12 is installed on the base 11.
[0029] In this embodiment, pulleys and adjusting feet are arranged below the base 11 for moving the printing device. A waste ink bucket 12 is arranged on the base 11, and a baffle is arranged on the base 11. The waste ink bucket 12 is placed inside the baffle to prevent it from tipping over.
[0030] The support assembly 1 is further vertically provided with a first bracket 13, a connecting plate 14 is arranged on the first bracket 13, and the connecting plate 14 moves along the arrangement direction of the first bracket 13; a horizontally arranged second bracket 15 is installed on the connecting plate 14, and the connecting plate 14 drives the second bracket 15 to reciprocate in the vertical direction; a limiting plate 16 is arranged on the first bracket 13, the limiting plate 16 is located below the second bracket 15, and the limiting plate 16 is installed on the first bracket 13 through bolts; a vertically arranged third bracket 17 is installed on the second bracket 15, and a printer head 2 is installed on the third bracket 17; the printer head 2 moves along the arrangement direction of the third bracket 17.
[0031] In this embodiment, a first bracket 13 is provided on the base 11. Guide rails are provided on the first bracket 13, the second bracket 15 and the third bracket 17. The connecting plate 14 moves in the vertical direction of the first bracket 13 through the guide rail, driving the second bracket 15 to move. The third bracket 17 moves in the horizontal direction of the second bracket 15 through the guide rail to adjust the moving position of the printer head 2. The printer head 2 moves in the vertical direction of the third bracket 17 through the guide rail, and the set height of the printer head 2 is finely adjusted by the hand crank wheel so that the nozzle of the printer head 2 can be placed inside the moisturizing tray 32.
[0032] A limit plate 16 is installed on the first bracket 13 by bolts to support the second bracket 15 after the height of the second bracket 15 is adjusted.
[0033] The moisturizing component 3 includes two support plates 31, which are installed on the first bracket 13. A moisturizing tray 32 is provided on the two support plates 31; a through hole 33 is opened in the center of the moisturizing tray 32, and the through hole 33 is located between the two support plates 31; the through hole 33 is connected to the waste ink tank 12 through a pipeline.
[0034] In this embodiment, the two support plates 31 are installed on the first bracket 13 by bolts. The upper end surface of the support plate 31 is a flat surface and is connected to the moisturizing tray 32 by bolts. The through hole 33 of the moisturizing tray 32 is connected to the waste ink tank 12 through a hose. A valve can also be provided below the moisturizing tray 32 so that there is liquid inside the moisturizing tray 32, or the valve is opened to drain the waste ink from cleaning into the waste ink tank 12.
[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A moisturizing device for a food printing equipment, characterized in that, Comprising: A support component (1); A printer head (2) is provided on the support component (1), and the printer head (2) reciprocates along the setting direction of the support component (1); A moisturizing component (3) is further provided on the support component (1). The moisturizing component (3) is located below the printer head (2) and reciprocates along the vertical direction of the support component (1). The printer head (2) moves to the moisturizing component (3) for moisturizing.
2. The moisturizing device according to claim 1, wherein: The support component (1) includes a base (11), and a waste ink tank (12) is installed on the base (11).
3. The moisturizing device according to claim 2, wherein: A first bracket (13) is vertically provided on the support component (1), a connecting plate (14) is provided on the first bracket (13), and the connecting plate (14) moves along the setting direction of the first bracket (13).
4. The moisturizing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A horizontally arranged second bracket (15) is installed on the connecting plate (14), and the connecting plate (14) drives the second bracket (15) to reciprocate in the vertical direction.
5. The moisturizing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting plate (16) is provided on the first bracket (13), the limiting plate (16) is located below the second bracket (15), and the limiting plate (16) is installed on the first bracket (13) by bolts.
6. The moisturizing device according to claim 4, wherein: A vertically arranged third bracket (17) is installed on the second bracket (15), and the printer head (2) is installed on the third bracket (17).
7. The moisturizing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The printer head (2) moves along the setting direction of the third bracket (17).
8. The moisturizing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The moisturizing component (3) includes two support plates (31), which are installed on the first bracket (13), and a moisturizing tray (32) is provided on the two support plates (31).
9. The moisturizing device according to claim 8, wherein: A through hole (33) is formed in the center of the moisturizing tray (32), and the through hole (33) is located between the two support plates (31).
10. The moisturizing device according to claim 9, wherein: The through hole (33) is connected to the waste ink tank (12) through a pipeline.