Induction device of printing equipment

The modular adjustment mechanism for the print head and sensor system in food printing devices addresses alignment issues by allowing adaptive positioning, enhancing print quality and efficiency on varying food sizes and shapes.

CN223100296UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15武汉膳印科技有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422557262.X
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

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Technical Problem

In existing food printing equipment, photoelectric sensors are difficult to adapt to changes in food locations and sizes on different conveyor belts, resulting in inaccurate or incomplete printing locations and inconvenient adjustment of photoelectric sensors.

Method used

An adjustment mechanism is designed to drive the printer head and the sensing mechanism to move in the X-axis or Z-axis direction, and adjust the relative position between the photoelectric sensor and the printer head and the conveyor belt through the adjustment component, maintaining a fixed relative position for accurate printing.

Benefits of technology

It realizes rapid adjustment of the position of the photoelectric sensor in different production lines and usage scenarios, and improves the accuracy and consistency of printing.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an induction device of printing equipment. The induction device comprises an adjusting mechanism; a printer head is arranged on the adjusting mechanism, an induction mechanism is installed on the side, back on to the printer head, of the adjusting mechanism, and the induction mechanism moves to the position above a conveying belt along the adjusting mechanism to monitor the position of a conveyed product. According to the device, by designing the adjusting mechanism, the positions of the printer head and the sensing mechanism are adjusted, so that the printer head and the sensing mechanism can be kept at fixed relative positions, and position detection and printing are carried out on products conveyed on the conveying belt.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of food printing equipment, in particular to an induction device for printing equipment. Background Art

[0002] During the process of printing on the surface of food by food printing equipment, it is necessary to fixedly install a photoelectric sensor to identify the food on the conveyor belt. Generally, the photoelectric sensor of food printing equipment is fixed beside the machine head of the equipment to identify the printing object, and the printing control system is used to control the nozzle to accurately print on the food on the conveyor belt. However, sometimes there are differences in the position and size of the food on the conveyor belt, resulting in the situation that the printing position on the food is not in the center or the printing is incomplete. Or sometimes when the production line changes, it is necessary to reinstall and adjust the position of the photoelectric sensor and adjust the relative position with the printer head so that the infrared can scan the printing object on the conveyor belt, which is not convenient for adjustment according to different production lines and usage scenarios. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the disadvantages existing in the prior art, and a printing equipment induction device is proposed.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: A printing equipment induction device, comprising:

[0005] An adjustment mechanism;

[0006] A printer head is arranged on the adjustment mechanism, and the adjustment mechanism drives the printer head to move along the X-axis or Z-axis direction;

[0007] An induction mechanism is installed on the side of the adjustment mechanism facing away from the printer head. The induction mechanism moves above the conveyor belt along the adjustment mechanism to monitor the position of the conveyed products.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: The adjustment mechanism includes a base, and a first bracket is vertically arranged on the base.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: 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 solution: A horizontally arranged second bracket is installed on the connecting plate, and the connecting plate drives the second bracket to reciprocate vertically.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: A limiting frame is arranged on the first bracket, the limiting frame is located below the second bracket, and the limiting frame 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, the printer head is installed on the third bracket, and the printer head moves along the arrangement direction of the third bracket.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: the sensing mechanism includes a mounting frame, the mounting frame is arranged above the second bracket and moves along the arrangement direction of the second bracket, and a first adjusting component is arranged on the mounting frame.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: the sensing mechanism further includes a sensor bracket, and the sensor bracket extends below the second bracket.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution: a second adjusting component is arranged at the lower part of the sensor bracket, and a photoelectric sensor is arranged below the second adjusting component.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution: the relative positions among the photoelectric sensor, the printer head and the conveyor belt are adjusted through the first adjusting component and the second adjusting component.

[0017] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0018] By designing an adjusting mechanism to adjust the positions of the printer head and the sensing mechanism, the printer head and the sensing mechanism can maintain a fixed relative position, and position detection and printing are performed on the products conveyed on the conveyor belt. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the printing device and the sensing device in the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the adjusting mechanism in the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 is a side view of the adjusting mechanism in the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a partially enlarged perspective view of the sensing device in

[0023] Figure 5 is a top view of the printing device and the sensing device proposed in the present utility model.

[0024] LEGEND DESCRIPTION:

[0025] 1. Adjusting mechanism; 11. Base; 12. First bracket; 13. Connecting plate; 14. Second bracket; 15. Limiting bracket; 16. Third bracket; 2. Printer head; 3. Induction mechanism; 31. Mounting bracket; 32. First adjustment component; 33. Sensor bracket; 34. Second adjustment component; 35. Photoelectric sensor; 4. Conveyor belt. Detailed implementation manner

[0026] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0027] Refer to Figures 1 - 5 , an embodiment provided by the present invention: an induction device for a printing device, including: an adjusting mechanism 1; a printer head 2 is arranged on the adjusting mechanism 1, and the adjusting mechanism 1 drives the printer head 2 to move along the X-axis or Z-axis direction; an induction mechanism 3 is installed on the side of the adjusting mechanism 1 facing away from the printer head 2, and the induction mechanism 3 moves above the conveyor belt 4 along the adjusting mechanism 1 to monitor the position of the conveyed product.

[0028] In this embodiment, by designing the adjusting mechanism 1, the positions of the printer head 2 and the induction mechanism 3 are adjusted, that is, the printer head 2 and the induction mechanism 3 can move along the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction, so that the printer head 2 and the induction mechanism 3 can maintain a fixed relative position to detect the position and print patterns of the products conveyed on the conveyor belt 4.

[0029] The adjusting mechanism 1 includes a base 11, and a first bracket 12 is vertically arranged on the base 11; a connecting plate 13 is arranged on the first bracket 12, and the connecting plate 13 moves along the setting direction of the first bracket 12; a horizontally arranged second bracket 14 is installed on the connecting plate 13, and the connecting plate 13 drives the second bracket 14 to reciprocate vertically; a limiting bracket 15 is arranged on the first bracket 12, the limiting bracket 15 is located below the second bracket 14, and the limiting bracket 15 is installed on the first bracket 12 by bolts; a vertically arranged third bracket 16 is installed on the second bracket 14, and a printer head 2 is installed on the third bracket 16, and the printer head 2 moves along the setting direction of the third bracket 16.

[0030] In this embodiment, pulleys and adjusting feet are provided below the base 11 for moving the printing equipment. A first bracket 12 is provided on the base 11. Guide rails are provided on the first bracket 12, the second bracket 14, and the third bracket 16. The connecting plate 13 moves in the vertical direction of the first bracket 12 through the guide rail, driving the second bracket 14 to move. The third bracket 16 moves in the horizontal direction of the second bracket 14 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 16 through the guide rail, and the set height of the printer head 2 is finely adjusted by turning the handwheel.

[0031] A limiting plate 15 is installed on the first bracket 12 by bolts to support the second bracket 14 after adjusting its height.

[0032] The sensing mechanism 3 includes a mounting frame 31. The mounting frame 31 is arranged above the second bracket 14 and moves along the setting direction of the second bracket 14. A first adjusting component 32 is provided on the mounting frame 31; the sensing mechanism 3 further includes a sensor bracket 33. The sensor bracket 33 extends below the second bracket 14; a second adjusting component 34 is provided at the lower part of the sensor bracket 33, and a photoelectric sensor 35 is provided below the second adjusting component 34; the relative positions of the photoelectric sensor 35, the printer head 2, and the conveyor belt 4 are adjusted through the first adjusting component 32 and the second adjusting component 34.

[0033] In this embodiment, the first adjusting component 32 and the second adjusting component 34 are dovetail grooves connected by threaded rods. Sliders are provided in the grooves, and the sliders and the threads form a structure similar to a worm and worm gear. Rotating the threaded rod drives the slider to move in the dovetail groove to adjust the positions of the printer head 2 and the photoelectric sensor 35.

[0034] The mounting frame 31 is connected to the third bracket 16. The third bracket 16 moves on the second bracket 14, driving the printer head 2 to move above the conveyor belt 4. The position of the printer head 2 is adjusted through the first adjusting component 32. The photoelectric sensor 35 is connected below the sensor bracket 33 through the second adjusting component 34. The position of the photoelectric sensor 35 is adjusted along the setting direction of the conveyor belt 4 through the second adjusting component 34, and the printer head 2 and the sensing mechanism 3 can maintain a relative position during movement, so that the photoelectric sensor 35 can monitor the position of the printed matter conveyed on the conveyor belt 4, and the printed matter is conveyed to below the printer head 2 through the conveyor belt 4 to improve the printing accuracy.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An induction device for a printing device, characterized in that, Comprising: Adjusting mechanism (1); A printer head (2) is provided on the adjusting mechanism (1), and the adjusting mechanism (1) drives the printer head (2) to move along the X-axis or Z-axis direction; An induction mechanism (3) is installed on the side of the adjusting mechanism (1) facing away from the printer head (2). The induction mechanism (3) moves above the conveyor belt (4) along the adjusting mechanism (1) to monitor the position of the conveyed products.

2. The induction device according to claim 1, wherein: The adjusting mechanism (1) includes a base (11), and a first bracket (12) is vertically provided on the base (11).

3. The induction device according to claim 2, wherein: A connecting plate (13) is provided on the first bracket (12), and the connecting plate (13) moves along the setting direction of the first bracket (12).

4. The induction device according to claim 3, wherein: A horizontally arranged second bracket (14) is installed on the connecting plate (13), and the connecting plate (13) drives the second bracket (14) to reciprocate in the vertical direction.

5. The induction device according to claim 4, wherein: A limiting frame (15) is provided on the first bracket (12). The limiting frame (15) is located below the second bracket (14), and the limiting frame (15) is installed on the first bracket (12) by bolts.

6. The induction device according to claim 4, wherein: A vertically arranged third bracket (16) is installed on the second bracket (14), and the printer head (2) is installed on the third bracket (16), and the printer head (2) moves along the setting direction of the third bracket (16).

7. The induction device according to claim 6, wherein: The induction mechanism (3) includes a mounting frame (31). The mounting frame (31) is provided above the second bracket (14) and moves along the setting direction of the second bracket (14). A first adjustment component (32) is provided on the mounting frame (31).

8. The induction device according to claim 7, wherein: The induction mechanism (3) further includes a sensor bracket (33), and the sensor bracket (33) extends below the second bracket (14).

9. The induction device according to claim 8, wherein: A second adjustment component (34) is provided at the lower part of the sensor bracket (33), and a photoelectric sensor (35) is provided below the second adjustment component (34).

10. The induction device according to claim 9, wherein: Through the first adjustment component (32) and the second adjustment component (34), the relative positions among the photoelectric sensor (35), the printer head (2) and the conveyor belt (4) are adjusted.