Photocuring assembly of digital ink-jet printer

By designing cleaning mechanisms and protective covers in digital inkjet printers, the problem of dust absorption of UV lamps is solved, efficient cleaning and stable irradiation of UV lamps is achieved, and the irradiance and stability of UV lamps are improved.

CN223148043UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25SHANGHAI TWINJET TECH DEV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422619767.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-29
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-29

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Technical Problem

Existing UV lamps lack effective blocking and cleaning devices in digital inkjet printers, resulting in dust absorption affecting the reflection effect and irradiance of UV light and reducing the irradiation intensity.

Method used

A light curing assembly including a cleaning mechanism and a protective cover is designed to clean the UV lamp surface through a scraper, and automatically reset with a reset plate and a reset spring to reduce manual labor; when not in use, the dust is blocked by the protective cover, the UV lamp angle is adjusted and the position is fixed to improve stability.

Benefits of technology

Effectively clean the dust on the surface of UV lamps, improve the irradiation intensity and irradiance, reduce the intensity of manual labor, and enhance the stability and efficiency of UV lamps.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a digital ink-jet printer photocuring assembly, and relates to the field of UV lamps, the digital ink-jet printer photocuring assembly comprises a machine body, the machine body is provided with a printer head, a feeding roller, a receiving roller, a printing platform, a first UV lamp and a second UV lamp, the machine body is internally provided with a mounting frame, the first UV lamp is arranged in the mounting frame, the mounting frame is provided with a cleaning mechanism, and the cleaning mechanism is arranged on the machine body. The cleaning mechanism comprises a first supporting frame and a second supporting frame which are symmetrically and fixedly mounted on the outer walls of the two sides of the mounting frame. According to the UV lamp cleaning device, a scraping plate is pulled to move, the scraping plate moves to drive a brush to move along with the scraping plate and clean the surface of the first UV lamp, under the automatic reset effect of a reset plate and a reset spring, the labor force of workers can be reduced, and then the manual labor intensity is reduced; and the influence of dust on irradiation of the first UV lamp can be avoided, the irradiation intensity of the first UV lamp is improved, the first UV lamp can be blocked through the protective cover when not used, and falling of the dust is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of UV lamps, and particularly to a photo-curing component for a digital inkjet printer. Background Art

[0002] A digital inkjet printer is a high-tech digital printing device of the "non-contact with objects" inkjet printing type. Therefore, it can be unrestricted by any materials and can perform color photo-level printing on the surfaces of wooden boards, glass, crystals, metal plates, floor tiles, ceramic tiles, optical discs, acrylic, plexiglass, EVA.KT boards, leather, silica gel, plastics, PVC, fabrics, self-adhesive labels, stones, etc. Generally, a photo-curing component uses a UV lamp to irradiate and cure it.

[0003] Existing UV lamps often do not have devices for blocking and cleaning them. As a result, dust will be adsorbed on the UV lamp when it is not in use or in use, which will affect the reflection effect of the UV lamp, causing the UV light to be unable to effectively act on the printed matter. In addition, the dust will also affect the irradiance of the UV lamp and reduce the irradiation intensity of the UV lamp. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to improve the irradiance of the UV lamp, this application provides a photo-curing component for a digital inkjet printer.

[0005] A photo-curing component for a digital inkjet printer provided by this application adopts the following technical solution: A photo-curing component for a digital inkjet printer includes a machine body, on which a printer head, a feeding roller, a winding roller, a printing platform, a first UV lamp, and a second UV lamp are respectively provided. An installation frame is provided inside the machine body, the first UV lamp is arranged inside the installation frame, and a cleaning mechanism is provided on the installation frame;

[0006] The cleaning mechanism includes a first support frame and a second support frame symmetrically and fixedly installed on the outer walls of both sides of the installation frame. On the outer walls of the sides of the first support frame and the second support frame close to each other, the same long column is fixedly installed. A connecting plate is slidably sleeved on the long column. A scraping plate is fixedly installed on one side outer wall of the connecting plate. A brush is provided on the bottom outer wall of the scraping plate. The brush is located above the first UV lamp. A return spring is sleeved on the long column, and one end of the return spring is fixedly installed with a return plate.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, by pulling the scraping plate to move, the movement of the scraping plate will drive the brush to move accordingly and clean the surface of the first UV lamp, and it can also prevent dust from affecting the irradiation of the first UV lamp, improve the irradiation intensity of the first UV lamp, and can also be blocked by a protective cover when not in use to reduce the falling of dust.

[0008] Preferably, the reset plate is slidably sleeved on the long column, and the reset plate and the connecting plate are arranged on the same horizontal line.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, under the automatic reset action of the reset plate and the reset spring, the labor force of the staff can be reduced, and thus the manual labor intensity can be reduced.

[0010] Preferably, a protective cover is provided on the installation frame, and the first UV lamp is shielded by the protective cover.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective cover can play a role in blocking dust.

[0012] Preferably, an installation box is fixedly installed on one outer wall of the installation frame, an installation block is fixedly installed on one outer wall of the protective cover, the top of the installation box is open, and the installation block is slidably installed in the installation box.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation box can play a role in assisting installation.

[0014] Preferably, the same jack is opened on one outer wall of the installation block and the installation box, a plug pin is slidably installed in the jack, threads are provided on the plug pin, and a nut is screwed on the threads.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, by rotating the nut and turning the nut down, the installation and fixation of the plug pin can be completed at this time, and the plug pin can also be removed, so that the connection between the installation frame and the protective cover can be released, and the protective cover can be disassembled.

[0016] Preferably, a plurality of bottom plates are respectively provided in the machine body, a hinge rod is fixedly installed on the top outer wall of one of the bottom plates, and the top end of the hinge rod is hinged to the installation frame, and telescopic rods are respectively fixedly installed on the top outer walls of the other two bottom plates, and the telescopic ends of the two telescopic rods are hinged to the installation frame.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the hinge rod can play a role in assisting installation and adjustment.

[0018] Preferably, adjusting bolts are screwed on the outer surfaces of one sides of the two telescopic rods.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, by rotating the adjusting bolt, the position of the first UV lamp after adjustment can be fixedly installed, thereby improving the stability during use.

[0020] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0021] 1. In this application, with the cooperation of a brush and the like, by pulling the scraping plate to move, the movement of the scraping plate will drive the brush to move accordingly and clean the surface of the first UV lamp. Under the automatic reset function of the reset plate and the reset spring, the labor of the staff can be reduced, thereby reducing the manual labor intensity. Moreover, it can also prevent dust from affecting the irradiation of the first UV lamp, improve the irradiation intensity of the first UV lamp, and when not in use, it can also be blocked by the protective cover to reduce the falling of dust.

[0022] 2. In this application, with the cooperation of a hinge rod and the like, by pulling the installation frame to move to one side, and through the hinge rod, the installation frame can be tilted to one side, so that the irradiation angle of the first UV lamp can be adjusted according to the usage requirements, thereby improving the irradiation efficiency. Then, by rotating the adjustment bolt, the position of the first UV lamp after adjustment can be fixedly installed, thereby improving the stability during use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a digital inkjet printer light-curing component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a partially unfolded schematic diagram mainly showing the cleaning structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram mainly showing the adjustment structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram mainly showing the installation structure according to an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Reference numerals: 1, body; 2, printer head; 3, feeding roller; 4, winding roller; 5, printing platform; 6, first UV lamp; 601, installation frame; 602, protective cover; 7, second UV lamp; 8, installation block; 9, installation box; 10, first support frame; 11, second support frame; 12, connecting plate; 13, long column; 14, reset spring; 15, reset plate; 16, scraping plate; 17, brush; 18, bottom plate; 19, hinge rod; 20, telescopic rod; 21, adjustment bolt; 22, jack; 23, pin; 24, thread; 25, nut. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0028] The following will Figures 1 - 4 make a further detailed description of this application in conjunction with the attached

[0029] An embodiment of this application discloses a digital inkjet printer light-curing component.

[0030] Refer to Figures 1 - 3, a digital inkjet printer light curing component, including a machine body 1, a printer head 2, a feeding roller 3, a receiving roller 4, a printing platform 5, a first UV lamp 6 and a second UV lamp 7 respectively arranged on the machine body 1, an installation frame 601 arranged on the machine body 1, the first UV lamp 6 is arranged in the installation frame 601, a cleaning mechanism and a positioning mechanism arranged on the installation frame 601, and an adjusting mechanism arranged at the bottom of the installation frame 601;

[0031] Among them, the cleaning mechanism includes a first support frame 10 and a second support frame 11 symmetrically and fixedly installed on the outer walls of both sides of the installation frame 601, and a same long column 13 is fixedly installed on the outer walls of the sides of the first support frame 10 and the second support frame 11 close to each other. A connecting plate 12 is slidably sleeved on the long column 13, a scraping plate 16 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of one side of the connecting plate 12, a brush 17 is arranged on the outer wall of the bottom of the scraping plate 16, and the brush 17 is located above the first UV lamp 6. A return spring 14 is sleeved on the long column 13, and a return plate 15 is fixedly installed at one end of the return spring 14. The return plate 15 is slidably sleeved on the long column 13, and the return plate 15 is arranged on the same horizontal line as the connecting plate 12. A protective cover 602 is arranged on the installation frame 601, and the protective cover 602 shields the first UV lamp 6 inside.

[0032] During use, by pulling the scraping plate 16 to move, the movement of the scraping plate 16 will drive the brush 17 to move accordingly and clean the surface of the first UV lamp 6. Under the automatic reset action of the return plate 15 and the return spring 14, the labor force of the staff can be reduced, and thus the manual labor intensity can be reduced. Moreover, it can also avoid the influence of dust on the irradiation of the first UV lamp 6 and improve the irradiation intensity of the first UV lamp 6.

[0033] Refer to Figures 1 - 2 Among them, the positioning mechanism includes an installation box 9 fixedly installed on the outer wall of one side of the installation frame 601, an installation block 8 fixedly installed on the outer wall of one side of the protective cover 602. The top of the installation box 9 is open, the installation block 8 is slidably installed in the installation box 9, the same jack 22 is opened on the outer walls of one side of the installation block 8 and the installation box 9, a bolt 23 is slidably installed in the jack 22, a thread 24 is opened on the bolt 23, and a nut 25 is screwed on the thread 24.

[0034] During use, by rotating the nut 25 and turning the nut 25 down, the installation and fixation of the bolt 23 can be completed at this time. Thus, the bolt 23 can also be taken down, and then the connection between the installation frame 601 and the protective cover 602 can be released, and the protective cover 602 can be disassembled. Then, the first UV lamp 6 can be used to irradiate the article.

[0035] Refer to Figures 3 - 4, the adjusting mechanism includes a plurality of bottom plates 18 arranged in the machine body 1, a hinge rod 19 fixedly installed on the outer wall of the top of one of the bottom plates 18, and the top end of the hinge rod 19 is hinged to the installation frame 601, telescopic rods 20 fixedly installed on the outer walls of the tops of the other two bottom plates 18, and the telescopic ends of the two telescopic rods 20 are both hinged to the installation frame 601, and two adjusting bolts 21 screwed on the outer surfaces of one sides of the two telescopic rods 20.

[0036] During use, by pulling the installation frame 601 to move to one side, and through the hinge rod 19, the installation frame 601 can be tilted to one side, so that the irradiation angle of the first UV lamp 6 can be adjusted according to the use requirements, thereby improving the irradiation efficiency. Then, by rotating the adjusting bolt 21, the position of the first UV lamp 6 after adjustment can be fixedly installed, thereby improving the stability during use.

[0037] The implementation principle of the photocuring component of a digital inkjet printer in an embodiment of this application is as follows: During use, first rotate the nut 25 and turn the nut 25 off. At this time, the installation and fixation of the plug pin 23 can be completed, and the plug pin 23 can also be removed, thereby disconnecting the connection between the installation frame 601 and the protective cover 602 and disassembling the protective cover 602. Then, the article can be irradiated by the first UV lamp 6; by pulling the scraper 16 to move, the movement of the scraper 16 will drive the brush 17 to move accordingly and clean the surface of the first UV lamp 6. Under the automatic reset action of the reset plate 15 and the reset spring 14, the labor force of the staff can be reduced, thereby reducing the manual labor intensity, and the influence of dust on the irradiation of the first UV lamp 6 can also be avoided, and the irradiation intensity of the first UV lamp 6 can be improved;

[0038] By pulling the installation frame 601 to move to one side, and through the hinge rod 19, the installation frame 601 can be tilted to one side, so that the irradiation angle of the first UV lamp 6 can be adjusted according to the use requirements, thereby improving the irradiation efficiency. Then, by rotating the adjusting bolt 21, the position of the first UV lamp 6 after adjustment can be fixedly installed, thereby improving the stability during use.

[0039] The above are all the preferred embodiments of this application. Without restricting the protection scope of this application accordingly, therefore: All equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A digital inkjet printer photocuring component, comprising a machine body (1), on which a printer head (2), a feeding roller (3), a collecting roller (4), a printing platform (5), a first UV lamp (6) and a second UV lamp (7) are respectively arranged, and characterized in that: Inside the body (1), there is an installation frame (601). The first UV lamp (6) is arranged inside the installation frame (601), and a cleaning mechanism is provided on the installation frame (601). The cleaning mechanism includes a first support frame (10) and a second support frame (11) symmetrically and fixedly installed on the outer walls of both sides of the installation frame (601). On the outer walls of the sides of the first support frame (10) and the second support frame (11) close to each other, there is a same long column (13) fixedly installed. A connecting plate (12) is slidably sleeved on the long column (13). On one outer wall of the connecting plate (12), a scraping plate (16) is fixedly installed. On the bottom outer wall of the scraping plate (16), there is a brush (17). The brush (17) is located above the first UV lamp (6). A return spring (14) is sleeved on the long column (13), and one end of the return spring (14) is fixedly installed with a return plate (15).

2. The photo-curing component of a digital inkjet printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The return plate (15) is slidably sleeved on the long column (13), and the return plate (15) and the connecting plate (12) are arranged on the same horizontal line.

3. The photocuring component of a digital inkjet printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective cover (602) is provided on the installation frame (601), and the protective cover (602) shields the first UV lamp (6) inside.

4. The photo-curing component of a digital inkjet printer according to claim 3, characterized in that: On one outer wall of the installation frame (601), an installation box (9) is fixedly installed. On one outer wall of the protective cover (602), an installation block (8) is fixedly installed, and the top of the installation box (9) is open. The installation block (8) is slidably installed inside the installation box (9).

5. The photo-curing component of a digital inkjet printer according to claim 4, characterized in that: On one outer wall of both the installation block (8) and the installation box (9), there is a same jack (22). A bolt (23) is slidably installed in the jack (22). A thread (24) is provided on the bolt (23), and a nut (25) is screwed on the thread (24).

6. The photo-curing component of a digital inkjet printer according to claim 1, wherein: Inside the body (1), there are multiple bottom plates (18) respectively. On the top outer wall of one of the bottom plates (18), a hinge rod (19) is fixedly installed, and the top end of the hinge rod (19) is hinged to the installation frame (601). On the top outer walls of the other two bottom plates (18), telescopic rods (20) are respectively fixedly installed. The telescopic ends of the two telescopic rods (20) are hinged to the installation frame (601).

7. The light-curing component of a digital inkjet printer according to claim 6, characterized in that: Adjusting bolts (21) are screwed on the outer surfaces of both sides of the two telescopic rods (20).