Intelligent card data read-write and ink-jet printing integrated desktop machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent card data read-write and ink-jet printing integrated desktop machine, which comprises a case, a card storage device, a card writing device, a printing device, a card collecting device and a carrying device, wherein the card collecting device is used for collecting printed cards; the carrying device is used for sequentially transferring the cards in the card storage device into the card writing device, the printing device and the card collecting device; the printing device comprises a printing module and a card conveying platform which is arranged at a card inlet and outlet of the printing module and used for conveying a card to be printed into the printing module or conveying the printed card out of the printing module. The card feeding platform is provided with a plurality of card placing stations. The intelligent card data read-write and ink-jet printing integrated desktop machine can realize data read-write of cards and simultaneous printing of a plurality of cards, is higher in intelligent degree, and is favorable for improving the processing efficiency of the cards.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of smart card processing, in particular to an integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing. Background Art

[0002] As is well known, smart cards such as credit cards, smart cards, and magnetic cards not only store personalized data information internally, but also carry information such as marks, images, and trademarks on the card surface. Among them, the writing of personalized data on the smart card is completed by a magnetic writing and core writing module, and the processing techniques for the information on the card surface include embossing printing, lithography, hot stamping, laser printing, inkjet printing, etc. Among them, inkjet printing is a commonly used processing technique for the information on the card surface. The existing card UV inkjet printing equipment can usually only print the printing objects placed on its printing workbench. When applied to the personalized processing of smart cards, it cannot realize automatic card issuing, automatic card collection, and joint operation with other personalized processing modules to achieve the full-process processing of card personalization. Especially in the process of small-batch card personalization, it is of great value to provide an integrated, desktop-type smart card reading / writing and inkjet printing integrated device. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies existing in the prior art, the utility model provides an integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing. The integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing can realize the full-automatic and intelligent processing of data reading / writing and inkjet printing of cards, and has a compact structure, a small volume, and is convenient to move.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the above technical problems is:

[0005] An integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing includes a chassis, a card storage device arranged in the chassis for storing cards to be processed, a card writing device for reading / writing data of the cards, a printing device for inkjet printing the cards after writing, a card collection device for collecting the printed cards, and a handling device for sequentially transferring the cards in the card storage device to the card writing device, the printing device, and the card collection device. Among them, the printing device includes a printing module and a card feeding platform arranged at the inlet and outlet of the printing module for feeding the cards to be printed into the printing module and sending out the cards that have completed printing from the printing module. A card placing and positioning station for placing and positioning the cards is arranged on the card feeding platform; among them, the handling device includes a card picking mechanism for picking up the cards and a handling driving mechanism for driving the card picking mechanism to move.

[0006] Preferably, a plurality of card - placing stations are provided on the card - feeding platform; the card - storing device, the card - receiving device, and a plurality of card temporary storage and positioning devices are arranged along the connection direction of the access card slots of the card - writing device and the access card slots of the printing module. The purpose is to arrange the card - storing device and the card - receiving device along the connection direction of the access card slots of the card - writing device and the access card slots of the printing module, which is convenient for the handling device to carry cards among the card - storing device, the card - writing device, the printing module, and the card - receiving device, so as to minimize the handling distance of the handling device, reduce the intermediate handling time, and improve production efficiency. At the same time, a plurality of card - placing stations are provided on the card - feeding platform, and multiple cards can be sent into the printing module for ink - jet printing at one time. By setting a plurality of card temporary storage and positioning devices, since the time for the printing module to process a single card is longer than that for the card - writing device to process a single card, the card temporary storage and positioning devices can be used to temporarily store the cards with written data information when the printing module is working. So when the printing module finishes printing multiple cards, the printed cards can be immediately moved to the card temporary storage and positioning devices, and at the same time, the cards to be printed can be moved to the card - feeding platform, making the production and processing of the cards more efficient.

[0007] Preferably, the card - storing device is located between the card - writing device and the printing module, and the card - storing device includes a card - storing box.

[0008] Preferably, a first card temporary storage and positioning device is arranged between the card - storing device and the printing device. The first card temporary storage and positioning device includes a positioning seat and a positioning driving mechanism for driving the positioning seat to move along a direction perpendicular to the handling direction of the handling device. Among them, a positioning groove is arranged on the positioning seat; the positioning driving mechanism includes a sliding seat arranged at the bottom of the chassis, a sliding table arranged on the sliding seat, and a linear motor for driving the sliding table to move. Among them, a slide rail cooperating with the sliding table is arranged on the sliding seat; the positioning seat is installed on the sliding table, and the main shaft of the linear motor is connected to the sliding table.

[0009] Preferably, the card - receiving device includes a card - receiving box.

[0010] Preferably, a second card temporary storage and positioning device with a flipping function is provided between the card receiving device and the printing device. The second card temporary storage and positioning device includes a mounting base, a first clamping block, a second clamping block provided on the mounting base, and a clamping driving mechanism for driving the first clamping block and the second clamping block to rotate synchronously. Among them, the first clamping block and the second clamping block are arranged opposite to each other and are both rotatably connected to the mounting base; a first clamping groove is provided on the first clamping block; a second clamping groove is provided on the second clamping block; the clamping driving mechanism includes a rotating shaft provided on the mounting base and a rotating motor for driving the rotating shaft to rotate. Among them, both sides of the rotating shaft are respectively connected to the first clamping block and the second clamping block through a first synchronous belt transmission mechanism; the main shaft of the rotating motor is connected to the rotating shaft through a second synchronous belt transmission mechanism.

[0011] Preferably, the card picking mechanism includes a handling rack, a suction cup provided on the handling rack, and a vertical driving mechanism for driving the suction cup to move vertically; the handling driving mechanism includes a horizontal guide rail provided in the chassis and a horizontal driving mechanism for driving the handling rack to move horizontally on the horizontal guide rail. The horizontal guide rail is parallel to the connecting line direction of the access card slots of the card writing device and the access card slots of the printing module.

[0012] Preferably, a card detection probe is further provided on the handling rack. The card detection probe is vertically downward and its bottom is lower than the suction cup, and is used to detect whether the card is missing. The card detection probe can adopt an elastic contact sensor that can float up and down to judge whether the card to be handled is missing.

[0013] Preferably, a visualization window is provided on the front surface of the chassis, and a transparent protective cover is provided at the visualization window. The upper side of the transparent protective cover is rotatably connected to the chassis.

[0014] Preferably, a third card temporary storage and positioning device is provided at the access card slot of the card writing device. The third card temporary storage and positioning device includes a card temporary storage box.

[0015] Preferably, there are three card loading stations, and the three card loading stations are arranged in parallel on the card feeding platform.

[0016] Preferably, an operation display screen is provided on the outer side of the chassis.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. The intelligent card data reading / writing and inkjet printing integrated desktop machine of the present invention realizes the handling of cards between the card storage device, the card writing device, the printing device and the card receiving device through the handling device, and realizes the full-automatic intelligent processing of data reading / writing and inkjet printing of the cards.

[0019] 2. The intelligent card data reading / writing and inkjet printing integrated desktop machine of the present utility model uses the same handling device to handle the card throughout the processing process, making the overall structure very compact, small in size, convenient to move, and can be placed on the desktop for work and flexibly arranged according to the site space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 and Figure 2 are schematic structural diagrams of the intelligent card data reading / writing and inkjet printing integrated desktop machine of the present utility model from two different perspectives.

[0021] Figure 3 and Figure 4 are schematic structural diagrams of the intelligent card data reading / writing and inkjet printing integrated desktop machine of the present utility model from two different perspectives (removing the transparent protective cover).

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the card temporary storage and flipping device.

[0023] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the card temporary storage and positioning device.

[0024] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the positioning driving mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0025] The present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments and the drawings, but the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited thereto.

[0026] Refer to Figures 1-7, the integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing of the present utility model includes a chassis 1, a card storage device 4 disposed in the chassis 1 for storing cards to be processed, a card writing device 9 for reading / writing data on the cards, a printing device for inkjet printing the cards after writing, a card collection device 8 for collecting the printed cards, and a handling device 11 for sequentially transferring the cards in the card storage device 4 to the card writing device 9, the printing device, and the card collection device 8. Among them, the card storage device 4 is located between the card writing device 9 and the printing device, and the card storage device 4 includes a card storage box; the card collection device 8 includes a card collection box; the printing device includes a printing module 2 and a card feeding platform 6 disposed at the inlet / outlet of the printing module 2 for feeding the cards to be printed into the printing module 2 and sending out the cards that have been printed from the printing module 3. Among them, a card placing and positioning station (i.e., a card slot) for placing and positioning the cards is provided on the card feeding platform 6; there are three groups of the card placing and positioning stations, and the three groups of card placing and positioning stations are arranged in parallel on the card feeding platform 6; that is to say, three cards can be placed on the card feeding platform 6 at the same time, that is, the printing module 2 can simultaneously perform inkjet printing on three cards.

[0027] In this embodiment, a plurality of card placing and positioning stations are provided on the card feeding platform 6; the card storage device 4, the card collection device 8, and a plurality of card temporary storage and positioning devices are arranged along the connection line direction of the inlet / outlet of the card writing device 9 and the inlet / outlet of the printing module 2. The purpose is to arrange the card storage device 4 and the card collection device 8 along the connection line direction of the inlet / outlet of the card writing device 9 and the inlet / outlet of the printing module 2, which is convenient for the handling device 11 to carry the cards between the card storage device 4, the card writing device 9, the printing module 2, and the card collection device 8, so that the handling distance of the handling device 11 can be shortened as much as possible, the intermediate handling time can be reduced, and the production efficiency can be improved; at the same time, a plurality of card placing and positioning stations are provided on the card feeding platform 6, and multiple cards can be fed into the printing module 2 at one time for inkjet printing. By setting a plurality of card temporary storage and positioning devices, since the time for the printing module 2 to process a single card is greater than the time for the card writing device 9 to process a single card, the cards with written data information can be temporarily stored by using the plurality of card temporary storage and positioning devices when the printing module 2 is working. So that when the printing module 2 finishes printing multiple cards, the printed cards can be immediately moved to the card temporary storage and positioning devices, and at the same time, the cards to be printed can be moved to the card feeding platform 6, making the production and processing of the cards more efficient.

[0028] In addition, in this embodiment, the printing module 2 and the card writing device 9 can be implemented with reference to existing devices.

[0029] See Figures 1-7, a first card temporary storage and positioning device 5 is provided between the card storage device 4 and the printing module 2. Among them, the first card temporary storage and positioning device 5 includes a positioning seat 501 and a positioning driving mechanism for driving the positioning seat 501 to move along a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying device 11. Among them, a positioning groove is provided on the positioning seat 501; the positioning driving mechanism includes a sliding seat provided at the bottom of the chassis 1, a sliding table 504 provided on the sliding seat, and a linear motor 502 for driving the sliding table 504 to move. Among them, a slide rail 503 cooperating with the sliding table 504 is provided on the sliding seat; the positioning seat 501 is installed on the sliding table 504, and the main shaft of the linear motor 502 is connected to the sliding table 504 for driving the positioning seat 501 to move, which can realize the adjustment of the position of the card located on the positioning seat 501. In addition, the first card temporary storage and positioning device 5 can also function as temporarily storing the card, that is, when the card writing process is completed, the conveying device 11 can convey the card to the positioning seat 501 to achieve temporary storage.

[0030] See Figures 1-7 , a second card temporary storage and positioning device 7 with a flipping function is provided between the card receiving device 8 and the printing module 2. Among them, the second card temporary storage and positioning device 7 includes a mounting seat 703, a first clamping block 707, a second clamping block 708 provided on the mounting seat 703, and a clamping driving mechanism for driving the first clamping block 707 and the second clamping block 708 to rotate synchronously. Among them, the first clamping block 707 and the second clamping block 708 are arranged oppositely and are both rotatably connected to the mounting seat 703; a first clamping groove is provided on the first clamping block 707; a second clamping groove is provided on the second clamping block 708; the clamping driving mechanism includes a rotating shaft provided on the mounting seat 703 and a rotating motor 701 for driving the rotating shaft to rotate. Among them, both sides of the rotating shaft are respectively connected to the first clamping block 707 and the second clamping block 708 through a first synchronous belt transmission mechanism 704; the main shaft of the rotating motor 701 is connected to the rotating shaft through a second synchronous belt transmission mechanism 702.

[0031] With the above settings, the purpose is as follows: The rotation of the rotating motor 701 drives the rotation of the rotating shaft, thereby driving the operation of the first synchronous belt transmission mechanism 704 on both sides of the rotating shaft, so that the first clamping block 707 and the second clamping block 708 rotate synchronously and in the same direction, and then the card clamped by the first clamping block 707 and the second clamping block 708 is flipped. In addition, in order to ensure the flipping accuracy, a detection piece 706 coaxially arranged with the driven synchronous pulley is provided on the driven synchronous pulley in the first synchronous belt transmission mechanism 704, and a detection sensor 705 is provided on the mounting seat 703. The detection sensor 705 detects the grooves on the detection piece 706 (there are two groups of grooves, and the two groups of grooves are symmetrically arranged at 180 degrees). When the rotating shaft rotates to a position where the detection sensor 705 can detect the next groove, it proves that the first clamping block 707 and the second clamping block 708 have rotated 180 degrees, thus accurately controlling the flipping angle of the card. In addition, the second card temporary storage and positioning device 7 can also function as temporarily storing the card. That is, when the card writing process is completed, the handling device 11 can transport the card to the positioning seat 501 for temporary storage.

[0032] See Figures 1-7 , the handling device 11 includes a card picking mechanism and a handling driving mechanism for driving the movement of the card picking mechanism. Among them, the card picking mechanism includes a handling frame, a suction cup arranged on the handling frame, and a vertical driving mechanism for driving the suction cup to move vertically; the vertical driving mechanism drives the suction cup to move vertically, thereby realizing the suction of the card; in order to ensure the vertical movement accuracy of the suction cup, a detection mechanism is provided on the handling frame. The detection mechanism includes a sensor and a detection block that moves up and down synchronously with the suction cup. The detection block is located within the detection port of the sensor. When the vertical driving mechanism drives the suction cup to move vertically, the sensor calculates the actual vertical movement stroke of the suction cup by detecting the movement stroke of the detection block, so as to accurately control the vertical movement stroke of the suction cup; the handling driving mechanism includes a horizontal guide rail arranged in the chassis 1 and a horizontal driving mechanism for driving the handling frame to move horizontally on the horizontal guide rail. The horizontal guide rail is parallel to the connection direction of the access card slots of the card writing device 9 and the access card slots of the printing module 2; among them, the vertical driving mechanism and the horizontal driving mechanism can adopt a driving method combining a motor and a lead screw transmission mechanism, or a motor and a synchronous belt transmission mechanism.

[0033] In this embodiment, a card detection probe is further provided on the handling frame. The card detection probe is vertically downward and its bottom is lower than the suction cup, and is used to detect whether the card is missing. The card detection probe can adopt an elastic contact sensor that can float up and down to judge whether the card to be handled is missing.

[0034] See Figures 1-7 A visualization window is provided on the front of the chassis 1 for the operator to observe the interior of the chassis 1. At the same time, a transparent shield is provided at the visualization window. The upper side of the transparent shield is rotatably connected to the chassis 1. When it is necessary to take out the processed card or add the card to be processed into the card storage box, the transparent shield can be opened upward. During the processing, the transparent shield can be lowered to prevent dust from entering the interior of the chassis 1.

[0035] See Figures 1-7 A third card temporary storage and positioning device is provided at the card inlet and outlet of the card writing device 9. The third card temporary storage and positioning device includes a card temporary storage box 10 for temporarily storing the cards after card writing.

[0036] See Figures 1-7 An operation display screen 3 is provided on the outer side of the chassis 1.

[0037] See Figures 1-7 The working principle of the intelligent card data reading / writing and inkjet printing integrated desktop machine of the present utility model is as follows:

[0038] During operation, the handling device 11 transports the card in the card storage device 4 to the card writing device 9. The card writing device 9 reads and writes data on the card. After card writing is completed, the handling device 11 transports the card to the positioning seat 501 of the first card temporary storage and positioning device 5 or between the first clamping block 707 and the second clamping block 708 of the second card temporary storage and positioning device 7. Then, the handling device 11 transports the card in the card storage device 4 to the card writing device 9 again. After card writing is completed, the handling device 11 transports the card between the first clamping block 707 and the second clamping block 708 of the second card temporary storage and positioning device 7 or onto the positioning seat 501 of the first card temporary storage and positioning device 5. Subsequently, the handling device 11 transports the card in the card storage device 4 to the card writing device 9. After card writing is completed, the card writing device 9 sends the card into the card temporary storage box 10 at its card inlet and outlet. Then, the handling device 11 stops moving and waits for the printing module 2 to print multiple cards in the card feeding platform 6. After printing is completed, the card feeding platform 6 sends the multiple cards out of the printing module 2. The handling device 11 sequentially transports the multiple printed cards into the card receiving device 8. Subsequently, the handling device 11 sequentially transports the cards in the first card temporary storage and positioning device 5, the second card temporary storage and positioning device 7, and the third card temporary storage and positioning device to the card placing station of the card feeding platform 6. Then, the card feeding platform 6 sends the multiple cards into the printing module 2 for printing. At the same time, the handling device 11 repeats the above steps to transport the cards in the card storage device 4 to the card writing device 9 for data reading and writing operations.

[0039] In the above process, all the handling work of all the cards in the whole processing process can be realized by a single handling device 11 that makes a linear reciprocating motion in the intelligent card data reading / writing and inkjet printing integrated desktop machine of the present utility model. And because multiple cards are printed simultaneously, and the printing time is the longest, it is necessary to temporarily store the cards that have been subjected to information processing before printing and wait. In this embodiment, since the printing module 2 needs to print three cards at a time, at least three temporary storage points (the first card temporary storage and positioning device 5, the second card temporary storage and positioning device 7, and the card temporary storage box 10) are provided for storing the cards. At the same time, the cards may need to be flipped during the processing, and the second card temporary storage and positioning device 7 can also be used to flip the cards, which can also make the structure more compact here.

[0040] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited to the above content. Any other changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, and simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be equivalent replacement methods and shall all be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing, characterized in that, It includes a chassis, a card storage device arranged in the chassis for storing cards to be processed, a card writing device for reading and writing data on the cards, a printing device for inkjet printing the cards after writing, a card collection device for collecting the printed cards, and a handling device for sequentially transferring the cards in the card storage device to the card writing device, the printing device, and the card collection device. Among them, the printing device includes a printing module and a card feeding platform arranged at the inlet and outlet of the printing module for feeding the cards to be printed into the printing module and sending out the cards that have completed printing from the printing module. A card placing and positioning station for placing and positioning the cards is arranged on the card feeding platform. Among them, the handling device includes a card picking mechanism for picking up the cards and a handling driving mechanism for driving the card picking mechanism to move.

2. The integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of card placing and positioning stations are arranged on the card feeding platform; the card storage device, the card collection device, and a plurality of card temporary storage and positioning devices are arranged along the connection direction of the inlet and outlet of the card writing device and the inlet and outlet of the printing module.

3. The integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing according to claim 1, characterized in that The card storage device is located between the card writing device and the printing module, and the card storage device includes a card storage box.

4. The integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first card temporary storage and positioning device is arranged between the card storage device and the printing device. The first card temporary storage and positioning device includes a positioning seat and a positioning driving mechanism for driving the positioning seat to move perpendicular to the handling direction of the handling device. Among them, a positioning groove is arranged on the positioning seat; the positioning driving mechanism includes a sliding seat arranged at the bottom of the chassis, a sliding table arranged on the sliding seat, and a linear motor for driving the sliding table to move. Among them, a slide rail for cooperating with the sliding table is arranged on the sliding seat; the positioning seat is installed on the sliding table, and the main shaft of the linear motor is connected to the sliding table.

5. The integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second card temporary storage and positioning device with a flipping function is arranged between the card collection device and the printing device. The second card temporary storage and positioning device includes a mounting seat, a first clamping block, a second clamping block arranged on the mounting seat, and a clamping driving mechanism for driving the first clamping block and the second clamping block to rotate synchronously. Among them, the first clamping block and the second clamping block are arranged oppositely and are both rotatably connected to the mounting seat; a first clamping groove is arranged on the first clamping block; a second clamping groove is arranged on the second clamping block; the clamping driving mechanism includes a rotating shaft arranged on the mounting seat and a rotating motor for driving the rotating shaft to rotate. Among them, both sides of the rotating shaft are respectively connected to the first clamping block and the second clamping block through a first synchronous belt transmission mechanism; the main shaft of the rotating motor is connected to the rotating shaft through a second synchronous belt transmission mechanism.

6. The integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing according to claim 1, wherein The card picking mechanism includes a handling rack, a suction cup arranged on the handling rack, and a vertical driving mechanism for driving the suction cup to move vertically; the handling driving mechanism includes a horizontal guide rail arranged in the chassis and a horizontal driving mechanism for driving the handling rack to move horizontally on the horizontal guide rail, and the horizontal guide rail is parallel to the connecting line direction of the access card slots of the card writing device and the access card slots of the printing module.

7. The integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing according to claim 6, wherein A card detection probe is further arranged on the handling rack. The card detection probe is vertically downward and its bottom is lower than the suction cup, and is used for detecting whether a card is missing.

8. The integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing according to claim 1, wherein A visualization window is arranged on the front surface of the chassis, and a transparent shield is arranged at the visualization window. The upper side of the transparent shield is rotatably connected to the chassis.

9. The integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A third card temporary storage and positioning device is arranged at the access card slot of the card writing device. The third card temporary storage and positioning device includes a card temporary storage box.

10. The integrated desktop machine for smart card data reading / writing and inkjet printing according to claim 1, characterized in that, An operation display screen is arranged on the outer side of the chassis.

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