Automatic screen printing device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automation equipment, and provides an automatic screen printing device which comprises a first rack, the first rack is provided with a rotating disc and a rotating mechanism, the rotating disc can rotate on the first rack with the center line of the rotating disc as the axis, the rotating disc is provided with stations used for containing workpieces, and the rotating mechanism is used for driving the rotating disc to rotate; the screen printing mechanism is arranged on the first rack and used for printing the workpieces; the feeding assembly is arranged on one side of the first rack and used for grabbing a to-be-printed workpiece and placing the to-be-printed workpiece on the station; the discharging assembly is arranged on the other side of the first rack and used for grabbing the printed workpiece; automatic screen printing operation is achieved, manual auxiliary operation is not needed, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of automated equipment, and particularly to an automatic screen printing device. Background Art

[0002] A notebook computer, abbreviated as a notebook, also known as a "portable computer, laptop, handheld computer, or laptop computer", has the main advantages of small size, light weight, and portability. With the development of information technology, notebook computers have gradually integrated into people's lives and work, and are favored by more and more people.

[0003] It is often necessary to print a logo or other patterns on the housing of a notebook computer. In the related art, screen printing is a commonly used printing process method. When performing screen printing operations on the housing of a notebook computer, it is usually necessary to manually assist in moving, placing, or adjusting the position of the workpiece, resulting in low production efficiency. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide an automatic screen printing device for solving the problem of low production efficiency in the screen printing operation of the housing of a notebook computer in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above object and other related objects, this application provides an automatic screen printing device, including:

[0006] A first frame, on which a turntable and a rotating mechanism are arranged. The turntable can rotate around its own central axis on the first frame. A work station for placing workpieces is arranged on the turntable, and the rotating mechanism is used to drive the turntable to rotate;

[0007] A screen printing mechanism, arranged on the first frame, for printing workpieces;

[0008] A loading component, arranged on one side of the first frame, for grasping the workpieces to be printed and placing them on the work station;

[0009] An unloading component, arranged on the other side of the first frame, for grasping the printed workpieces.

[0010] Optionally, detection elements are arranged at the corresponding positions of the first frame corresponding to the screen printing mechanism, the loading component, and the unloading component. When the workpiece moves to the corresponding position, the detection element senses that the workpiece is in place, and the screen printing mechanism, the loading component, and the unloading component perform corresponding operations.

[0011] Optionally, the first frame is further provided with a first moving wheel for moving the first frame and a first supporting foot for positioning and supporting. The first moving wheel and the first supporting foot are both arranged in an array at the bottom of the first frame.

[0012] Optionally, the loading component includes a second frame, a manipulator and a first suction member. A loading platform is arranged on the second frame, and the workpiece to be printed is placed on the loading platform. One end of the manipulator is movably arranged on the second frame, and the other end is connected to the first suction member. The manipulator can move between the loading platform and the working station. The first suction member includes a first bottom plate connected to the manipulator, and a plurality of first suction nozzles for sucking workpieces are arranged on the first bottom plate.

[0013] Optionally, the second frame is further provided with a second moving wheel for moving the second frame, a second supporting foot for positioning and supporting, and a first diagonal brace for auxiliary support. The second moving wheel and the second supporting foot are both arranged at the bottom of the second frame, and the first diagonal brace is arranged on both sides of the second frame near the bottom.

[0014] Optionally, the unloading component includes a third frame, a moving module and a second suction member. An unloading platform is arranged on the third frame, and the printed workpiece is placed on the unloading platform. The moving module includes a moving member and a slide rail. The slide rail is arranged on the third frame, and the moving member is clamped on the slide rail. The second suction member includes a second bottom plate connected to the moving member, and a plurality of second suction nozzles for sucking workpieces are arranged on the second bottom plate. The moving member can move on the slide rail to drive the second suction member to move between the unloading platform and the working station.

[0015] Optionally, the third frame is further provided with a third supporting foot for positioning and supporting and a second diagonal brace for auxiliary support. The third supporting feet are arranged in an array at the bottom of the third frame, and the second diagonal brace is arranged on both sides of the third frame near the bottom.

[0016] Optionally, the unloading platform includes a conveyor belt for transporting the printed workpiece to the next station.

[0017] Optionally, a plurality of limiting parts are arranged on the working station. The limiting parts enclose to form a placement area for the workpiece, and the limiting parts are circumferentially matched with the inner side of the workpiece to prevent the workpiece from running out of the working station during printing.

[0018] Optionally, the rotating mechanism is a cam divider, and there are multiple working stations.

[0019] In the automatic screen printing device provided by the present application, first, the feeding component grabs the workpiece to be printed and places it on the work station. The rotating mechanism drives the turntable to rotate, moves the workpiece to be printed to the screen printing mechanism, the screen printing mechanism prints the workpiece, the turntable continues to rotate and moves the printed workpiece to the location of the discharging component, and the discharging component grabs the printed workpiece to facilitate the next process, realizing automatic screen printing operation without manual assistance and improving production efficiency. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic screen printing device shown in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the automatic screen printing device shown in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding component shown in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the discharging component shown in an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Description of Part Reference Numerals

[0025] 1 - First frame; 2 - Turntable; 3 - Second frame; 4 - Feeding platform; 5 - Manipulator; 6 - Screen printing mechanism; 7 - Third frame; 8 - Conveyor belt; 9 - Work station; 10 - Limiting part; 11 - Blowing mechanism; 12 - Workpiece; 13 - Detection element; 14 - First moving wheel; 15 - First support foot; 16 - First bottom plate; 17 - First suction nozzle; 18 - Second moving wheel; 19 - Second support foot; 20 - First diagonal brace; 21 - Slide rail; 22 - Second bottom plate; 23 - Second suction nozzle; 24 - Horizontal moving block; 25 - Vertical moving block; 26 - Lead screw; 27 - Third support foot; 28 - Second diagonal brace. Detailed Embodiments

[0026] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation manners of the present application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present application from the content disclosed in this specification.

[0027] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the drawings of this specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification for those familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the conditions for the implementation of this application. Therefore, they do not have substantial technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the efficacy that this application can produce and the purpose that can be achieved, should still fall within the scope covered by the technical content disclosed in this application. At the same time, the terms such as "front", "rear", "left", "right", "middle", and "one" cited in this specification are only for the convenience of clear narration and are not used to limit the scope of implementation of this application. The change or adjustment of their relative relationship, without substantial change in the technical content, should also be regarded as the scope of implementation of this application.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , this application exemplarily provides an automatic screen printing device, including:

[0029] The first frame 1, on which a turntable 2 and a rotating mechanism are arranged. The turntable 2 can rotate around its own central axis on the first frame 1. A working station 9 for placing the workpiece 12 is arranged on the turntable 2, and the rotating mechanism is used to drive the turntable 2 to rotate;

[0030] The screen printing mechanism 6, which is arranged on the first frame 1 and is used to print the workpiece 12;

[0031] The loading assembly, which is arranged on one side of the first frame 1 and is used to grab the workpiece 12 to be printed and place it on the working station 9;

[0032] The unloading assembly, which is arranged on the other side of the first frame 1 and is used to grab the printed workpiece 12.

[0033] In the automatic screen printing device provided by this application, first, the loading assembly grabs the workpiece 12 to be printed and places it on the working station 9. The rotating mechanism drives the turntable 2 to rotate, moves the workpiece 12 to be printed to the screen printing mechanism 6, the screen printing mechanism 6 prints the workpiece 12, the turntable 2 continues to rotate to move the printed workpiece 12 to the location of the unloading assembly, and the unloading assembly grabs the printed workpiece 12 for the next process, realizing automatic screen printing operation without manual assistance and improving production efficiency.

[0034] In this embodiment, detection elements 13 are provided at positions on the first rack 1 corresponding to the screen printing mechanism 6, the loading component, and the unloading component. When the turntable 2 rotates and the station 9 moves to the corresponding position, if the detection element 13 senses that a workpiece 12 is placed on the station 9, the turntable 2 will temporarily stop rotating, and the screen printing mechanism 6, the loading component, and the unloading component will perform corresponding operations. Each workpiece 12 will pass through the loading component, the screen printing mechanism 6, and the unloading component in sequence. By setting the rotation speed of the turntable 2, the screen printing mechanism 6, the loading component, and the unloading component can operate simultaneously, performing loading, printing, and unloading operations synchronously, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0035] In the above embodiment, the first rack 1 is further provided with a first moving wheel 14 for moving the first rack 1 and a first support foot 15 for positioning and supporting. The first moving wheel 14 and the first support foot 15 are both arranged in an array at the bottom of the first rack 1. The first rack 1 is moved through the first moving wheel 14 for flexible adjustment to meet the requirements of different production lines. The first rack 1 is positioned and supported by the first support foot 15, enhancing the stability of the first rack 1, preventing the turntable 2 from running off track during operation, and ensuring accurate printing positions of the workpieces 12.

[0036] In this embodiment, the loading component includes a second rack 3, a manipulator 5, and a first suction member. A loading platform 4 is provided on the second rack 3, and the workpiece 12 to be printed is placed on the loading platform 4. One end of the manipulator 5 is movably arranged on the second rack 3, and the other end is connected to the first suction member. The manipulator 5 can move between the loading platform 4 and the station 9. The first suction member includes a first bottom plate 16 connected to the manipulator 5, and a plurality of first suction nozzles 17 for sucking the workpiece 12 are arranged on the first bottom plate 16. Specifically, the loading platform 4 can cooperate with a conveyor line, and the workpiece 12 to be printed is transported to the loading platform 4 through the conveyor line. One end of the manipulator 5 is rotatably arranged on the second rack 3. Through the rotation of the manipulator 5 between the loading platform 4 and the station 9, the first suction nozzles 17 suck the workpiece 12 to be printed, move it from the loading platform 4, and place it on the station 9.

[0037] In the above embodiment, the second rack 3 is further provided with a second moving wheel 18 for moving the second rack 3, a second support foot 19 for positioning and supporting, and a first diagonal brace 20 for auxiliary support. The second moving wheel 18 and the second support foot 19 are both arranged at the bottom of the second rack 3, and the first diagonal brace 20 is arranged on both sides of the second rack 3 near the bottom. The second rack 3 is easily moved through the second moving wheel 18 and can be used in cooperation with the first rack 1 to meet the requirements of different production lines. The second rack 3 is positioned and supported by the second support foot 19. The first diagonal brace 20 and the second support foot 19 form a triangular support structure, enhancing the stability of the second rack 3, preventing the manipulator 5 from running off track during operation, and ensuring accurate placement of the workpiece 12 on the station 9.

[0038] In some embodiments, the blanking assembly includes a third frame 7, a moving module, and a second suction member. A blanking platform is provided on the third frame 7, and the printed workpiece 12 is placed on the blanking platform. The moving module includes a moving member and a slide rail 21. The slide rail 21 is provided on the third frame 7, and the moving member is clamped on the slide rail 21. The second suction member includes a second bottom plate 22 connected to the moving member, and a plurality of second suction nozzles 23 for sucking the workpiece 12 are provided on the second bottom plate 22. The moving member can move on the slide rail 21 to drive the second suction member to move between the blanking platform and the station 9. Specifically, the moving member includes a horizontally moving block 24 and a vertically moving block 25 connected to each other. The horizontally moving block 24 is clamped on the slide rail 21. A lead screw 26 is also provided on the third frame 7, and the horizontally moving block 24 is penetrated through the lead screw 26. The motor drives the lead screw 26 to rotate to realize the movement of the moving member on the slide rail 21. The vertically moving block 25 is connected to the horizontally moving block 24 by means of a cylinder or the like, and the vertically moving block 25 can move in the vertical direction to approach or move away from the station 9. After the workpiece 12 is printed, the printed workpiece 12 rotates on the station 9 following the turntable 2 to the position where the blanking assembly is located. The vertically moving block 25 approaches the station 9, and the second suction nozzles 23 suck the workpiece 12. The vertically moving block 25 moves away from the station 9, and the horizontally moving block 24 moves horizontally on the slide rail 21 to complete the transfer of the workpiece 12.

[0039] In the above embodiment, a third support foot 27 for positioning and supporting and a second diagonal brace 28 for auxiliary support are further provided on the third frame 7. The third support feet 27 are arrayed at the bottom of the third frame 7, and the second diagonal braces 28 are provided on both sides of the third frame 7 near the bottom. The third frame 7 is positioned and supported by the third support feet 27, and the second diagonal braces 28 and the third support feet 27 form a triangular support structure, enhancing the stability of the third frame 7 and preventing the second suction nozzles 23 from falling off during the process of sucking the workpiece 12.

[0040] In this embodiment, the blanking platform includes a conveyor belt 8, and the conveyor belt 8 is used to convey the printed workpiece 12 to the next station. Through the loading assembly, the screen printing mechanism 6, and the blanking assembly, in cooperation with the conveyor belt 8, it can be adapted to the actual production line.

[0041] In this example, a plurality of limiting portions 10 are provided on the station 9. The limiting portions 10 enclose a placement area, and the limiting portions 10 are circumferentially matched with the inner side of the workpiece 12 to limit the workpiece 12 from running out of the station 9 during the printing process.

[0042] In this embodiment, the rotating mechanism is a cam divider. There are multiple workstations 9, which are arranged in a circumferential array on the turntable 2. The intervals between each workstation 9 are the same. The cam divider is used to control the rotation speed of the turntable 2. The feeding assembly can place the workpiece 12 on multiple workstations 9, and the feeding, printing, and discharging operations can be carried out synchronously.

[0043] It can be understood that a purging mechanism 11 can be arranged between the feeding assembly and the screen printing mechanism 6 on the first frame 1, which is used to purge the surface of the workpiece 12 to be printed before printing, remove the impurities on the surface of the workpiece 12, and ensure the printing quality of the workpiece 12.

[0044] In summary, in the automatic screen printing device provided in this application, first, the feeding assembly grabs the workpiece 12 to be printed and places it on the workstation 9. The rotating mechanism drives the turntable 2 to rotate, moves the workpiece 12 to be printed to the screen printing mechanism 6, the screen printing mechanism 6 prints the workpiece 12, the turntable 2 continues to rotate and moves the printed workpiece 12 to the position where the discharging assembly is located, and the discharging assembly grabs the printed workpiece 12 for the next process, realizing automatic screen printing operation without manual assistance and improving production efficiency.

[0045] The above embodiments only exemplarily illustrate the principle and its effects of this application, rather than limiting this application. Any person familiar with this technology can modify or change the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes completed by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field without departing from the spirit and technical idea disclosed in this application should still be covered by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An automatic screen printing device, characterized in that, Including: A first rack, on which a turntable and a rotating mechanism are provided. The turntable can rotate on the first rack around its own central axis. A working station for placing workpieces is provided on the turntable, and the rotating mechanism is used to drive the turntable to rotate; A screen printing mechanism, which is arranged on the first rack and is used for printing workpieces; A loading component, which is arranged on one side of the first rack and is used for grasping the workpieces to be printed and placing them on the working station; An unloading component, which is arranged on the other side of the first rack and is used for grasping the printed workpieces.

2. The automatic screen printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Detection elements are arranged at corresponding positions of the first rack corresponding to the screen printing mechanism, the loading component, and the unloading component. When the workpiece moves to the corresponding position, the detection element senses that the workpiece is in place, and the screen printing mechanism, the loading component, and the unloading component perform corresponding operations.

3. The automatic screen printing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: First moving wheels for moving the first rack and first support feet for positioning and supporting are further arranged on the first rack. The first moving wheels and the first support feet are both arranged in an array at the bottom of the first rack.

4. The automatic screen printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading component includes a second rack, a manipulator, and a first suction member. A loading platform is arranged on the second rack, and the workpieces to be printed are placed on the loading platform. One end of the manipulator is movably arranged on the second rack, and the other end is connected to the first suction member. The manipulator can move between the loading platform and the working station. The first suction member includes a first bottom plate connected to the manipulator, and a plurality of first suction nozzles for sucking workpieces are arranged on the first bottom plate.

5. The automatic screen printing device according to claim 4, wherein: Second moving wheels for moving the second rack, second support feet for positioning and supporting, and a first diagonal brace for auxiliary support are further arranged on the second rack. The second moving wheels and the second support feet are both arranged at the bottom of the second rack, and the first diagonal brace is arranged on both sides of the second rack near the bottom.

6. The automatic screen printing device according to claim 1, wherein: The unloading component includes a third rack, a moving module, and a second suction member. An unloading platform is arranged on the third rack, and the printed workpieces are placed on the unloading platform. The moving module includes a moving member and a slide rail. The slide rail is arranged on the third rack, and the moving member is clamped on the slide rail. The second suction member includes a second bottom plate connected to the moving member, and a plurality of second suction nozzles for sucking workpieces are arranged on the second bottom plate. The moving member can move on the slide rail to drive the second suction member to move between the unloading platform and the working station.

7. The automatic screen printing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Third support feet for positioning and supporting and a second diagonal brace for auxiliary support are further arranged on the third rack. The third support feet are arranged in an array at the bottom of the third rack, and the second diagonal brace is arranged on both sides of the third rack near the bottom.

8. The automatic screen printing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The unloading platform includes a conveyor belt, and the conveyor belt is used for transporting the printed workpieces to the next station.

9. The automatic screen printing device according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of limiting parts are arranged on the working station. The limiting parts enclose to form a placement area for the workpiece. The limiting parts are circumferentially matched with the inner side of the workpiece to limit the workpiece from running out of the working station during the printing process.

10. The automatic screen printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism is a cam divider, and multiple workstations are provided.

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