Coating printing device

By designing the loading module, flip module and printing module of the coating printing device, the automatic coating printing of the laptop screen shaft cover is realized, solving the problem of low production efficiency caused by manual assistance and improving production efficiency.

CN223187214UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-05TECH-FRONT (CHONGQING) COMPUTER CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422471465.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-12
Publication Date
2025-08-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-12

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the screen shaft cover coating and printing operation of laptop computers requires manual assistance, resulting in low production efficiency.

Method used

A coating printing device is designed, including a loading module, a flip module and a printing module. The workpiece is grasped through a robotic arm and placed on the flip module. The flipped module flips the workpieces out of the coating surface, and the printing module is printed to realize automatic loading and printing.

Benefits of technology

The loading, placing and adjusting workpieces can be completed without manual assistance, improving production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automation equipment, and provides a coating printing device which comprises a first rack, a second rack and a third rack, the second rack is arranged on one side of the first rack, and a first platform is arranged on the second rack; the third rack is arranged on one side of the second rack, a second platform is arranged on the third rack, and the second platform is adjacent to the first platform; the feeding module is arranged on the first rack and used for grabbing workpieces; the overturning module is arranged on the second platform, the overturning module is provided with a station used for placing a workpiece, and the feeding module grabs the workpiece and places the workpiece on the station; the printing module is arranged on the first platform and used for printing the workpieces, the overturning module overturns the workpieces on the stations to expose the coating surfaces of the workpieces, and the printing module prints the coating surfaces of the workpieces; feeding, placing or workpiece adjusting can be completed without manual auxiliary operation, and the production efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automation equipment, and in particular to a coating and printing device. Background Art

[0002] Laptop computers, also known as notebook computers, are also called "portable computers, handheld computers, PDAs or laptop computers". Their main advantages are small size, light weight and easy to carry. With the development of information technology, laptop computers have gradually been integrated into people's lives and work, and are favored by more and more people.

[0003] The screen hinge cover of a laptop computer is mainly used to protect the screen hinge and can also decorate the laptop computer. In order to meet the appearance requirements of the laptop computer, the color of the screen hinge cover needs to match the overall laptop computer. Therefore, during the production process of the laptop computer, the screen hinge cover needs to be painted and printed to match the appearance of the laptop computer shell. In related technologies, the painting and printing operations of the screen hinge cover often require manual assistance, and operators are required to help load, place or adjust the position of the workpiece, resulting in low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide a coating and printing device to solve the problem of low production efficiency of the coating and printing operation of the screen hinge cover of the notebook computer in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned and other related purposes, the present application provides a coating printing device, comprising:

[0006] First rack;

[0007] a second frame, disposed on one side of the first frame, and having a first platform on the second frame;

[0008] a third frame, disposed on one side of the second frame, wherein a second platform is disposed on the third frame, and the second platform is disposed adjacent to the first platform;

[0009] A loading module, provided on the first frame, for grabbing a workpiece;

[0010] A turning module is provided on the second platform, wherein a station for placing a workpiece is provided on the turning module, and the loading module grabs the workpiece and places it on the station;

[0011] The printing module is arranged on the first platform and is used for printing the workpiece. The flip module tilts the workpiece on the workstation to expose the painted surface of the workpiece, and the printing module prints the painted surface of the workpiece.

[0012] Optionally, the loading module includes a robotic arm and a grasping module, the grasping module includes at least a connecting assembly and a clamping assembly, the connecting assembly includes a connecting top plate and a connecting bottom plate, one end of the robotic arm is rotatably connected to the first frame, and the other end is connected to the connecting top plate, the connecting top plate and the connecting bottom plate are connected by a connecting column, the clamping assembly includes a first driving cylinder, a driving block and a clamping claw, the first driving cylinder and the driving block are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the connecting bottom plate, the driving block is provided with a slide groove, the clamping claw is movably arranged on the slide groove, and the clamping claw can approach or move away from each other on the slide groove to grasp or release the workpiece.

[0013] Optionally, the gripping module further includes a clamping assembly, which includes an upper pressure plate and a lower pressure plate, the upper pressure plate and the lower pressure plate are connected by a guide column, a guide hole is provided on the connecting base plate, and the guide column is movably inserted into the guide hole. When the clamping claw grips the workpiece and places it on the workstation, the lower pressure plate can approach the workstation along the length direction of the guide column to press the workpiece on the workstation.

[0014] Optionally, the flipping module includes at least a supporting member for receiving the workpiece and a flipping member for flipping the workpiece, the supporting member is arranged on the flipping member, the flipping member is rotatably arranged on the second platform, the supporting member has a work station to receive the workpiece on the second platform, the flipping member flips the workpiece to tilt the workpiece and expose the painted surface of the workpiece.

[0015] Optionally, the supporting member has a protruding structure for positioning the workpiece, and when the turning member turns over the workpiece, the protruding structure positions the workpiece on the workstation.

[0016] Optionally, the flip module also includes a driving assembly for driving the flip member to flip, the driving assembly including a driving gear, a driving member and a second driving cylinder, the driving gear is connected to the flip member, the driving member has a first driving part and a second driving part, the first driving part is provided with a rack structure, the driving gear is engaged with the rack structure, and the second driving part is connected to the second driving cylinder.

[0017] Optionally, the printing module includes a first movable component, a second movable component and a printing component, the printing component includes a printing pool and a printing head, the first movable component includes a first movable member and a first movable plate, the first movable plate is movably set on the first movable member, the second movable component includes a second movable member and a second movable plate, the second movable member is connected to the first movable plate, the second movable member is provided with a slide rail, the second movable plate is clamped on the slide rail, and the second movable plate is connected to the printing head.

[0018] Optionally, the bottom of the first frame is provided with first moving wheels for moving the first frame, first supporting feet for positioning support, and first diagonal braces for auxiliary support, and the first diagonal braces are provided on both sides of the first frame near the bottom.

[0019] Optionally, the bottom of the second frame is provided with second moving wheels for moving the second frame, second supporting feet for positioning support, and second diagonal braces for auxiliary support, and the second diagonal braces are provided on both sides of the second frame near the bottom.

[0020] Optionally, a third support foot for positioning and supporting is provided at the bottom of the third frame, and the second platform is erected on the first platform.

[0021] In the coating and printing device provided in the present application, the loading module grabs the workpiece to be printed and places it on the workstation of the flipping module. The flipping module flips the workpiece on the workstation to expose the coated surface of the workpiece, and the printing module prints the workpiece. Loading, placing or adjusting the workpiece can be completed without manual assistance, thereby improving production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a coating and printing device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a loading module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping assembly;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a flip module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a printing module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of a workpiece according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Part Number Description

[0029] 1st frame; 2-2nd frame; 3-3rd frame; 4-loading module; 5-turning module; 6-printing module; 7-conveyor belt; 8-workpiece; 9-robotic arm; 10-connecting top plate; 11-first moving wheel; 12-first supporting leg; 13-first diagonal brace; 14-connecting bottom plate; 15-upper pressure plate; 16-lower pressure plate; 17-guide column; 18-connecting column; 19-first driving cylinder; 20-driving block; 21-slide; 22-gripping claw; 23-clamping part; 24-second platform; 25-flipping member; 26-supporting member; 27-raised structure; 28-second driving cylinder; 29-second driving part; 30-first driving part; 31-rack structure; 32-driving gear; 33-third supporting foot; 34-first platform; 35-printing pool; 36-printing head; 37-first movable plate; 38-first movable member; 39-second movable member; 40-slide rail; 41-second movable plate; 42-second movable wheel; 43-second supporting foot; 44-second diagonal support member; 45-coating surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following describes the implementation of the present application through specific embodiments. People familiar with this technology can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present application from the contents disclosed in this specification.

[0031] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions for the implementation of this application. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application without affecting the efficacy and purpose that can be achieved by this application. At the same time, terms such as "front", "back", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" quoted in this specification are only for the convenience of description and are not used to limit the scope of the implementation of this application. Changes or adjustments in their relative relationships should also be regarded as the scope of the implementation of this application without substantially changing the technical content.

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 6 , the present application exemplarily provides a coating printing device, comprising:

[0033] First rack 1;

[0034] The second frame 2 is provided on one side of the first frame 1 and has a first platform 34;

[0035] The third frame 3 is provided on one side of the second frame 2. The third frame 3 is provided with a second platform 24. The second platform 24 is provided adjacent to the first platform 34.

[0036] A loading module 4 is provided on the first frame 1 and is used to grab a workpiece 8;

[0037] The flip module 5 is provided on the second platform 24. A station for placing the workpiece 8 is provided on the flip module 5. The loading module 4 grabs the workpiece 8 and places it on the station.

[0038] The printing module 6 is provided on the first platform 34 and is used for printing the workpiece 8 . The flipping module 5 tilts the workpiece 8 on the workstation to expose the painted surface 45 of the workpiece 8 . The printing module 6 prints on the painted surface 45 of the workpiece 8 .

[0039] In the coating and printing device provided in the present application, the loading module 4 grabs the workpiece 8 to be printed and places it on the workstation of the flipping module 5. The flipping module 5 flips the workpiece 8 on the workstation to expose the coating surface 45 of the workpiece 8. The printing module 6 prints the workpiece 8. The loading, placement or adjustment of the workpiece 8 can be completed without manual assistance, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0040] In this embodiment, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the loading module 4 includes a robotic arm 9 and a grabbing module, the grabbing module includes at least a connecting assembly and a clamping assembly, the connecting assembly includes a connecting top plate 10 and a connecting bottom plate 14, one end of the robotic arm 9 is rotatably connected to the first frame 1, and the other end is connected to the connecting top plate 10, the connecting top plate 10 and the connecting bottom plate 14 are connected by a connecting column 18, the clamping assembly includes a first driving cylinder 19, a driving block 20 and a clamping claw 22, the first driving cylinder 19 and the driving block 20 are respectively arranged on the connecting bottom plate 14. On the opposite sides, the driving block 20 is provided with a slide groove 21, and the clamping jaws 22 are movably provided on the slide groove 21. The clamping jaws 22 can approach or move away from each other on the slide groove 21 to grasp or release the workpiece 8. Specifically, there are at least two clamping jaws 22. When the two clamping jaws 22 are close to each other and closed, a clamping portion 23 matching the shape of the workpiece 8 is formed between the two clamping jaws 22 to clamp the workpiece 8, and is moved to the second platform 24 by the robotic arm 9. The two clamping jaws 22 move away from each other to release the workpiece 8 and place the workpiece 8 on the workstation.

[0041] In detail, the loading module 4 can grab the workpiece 8 on the previous production line or stacking platform, the robotic arm 9 rotates between the previous production line or stacking platform and the second platform 24, the clamp 22 clamps the workpiece 8, and the workpiece 8 is moved from the previous production line or stacking platform to the second platform 24 by the rotation of the robotic arm 9 on the first frame 1.

[0042] In the above embodiment, the grasping module also includes a clamping assembly, which includes an upper pressure plate 15 and a lower pressure plate 16. The upper pressure plate 15 and the lower pressure plate 16 are connected by a guide column 17. A guide hole is provided on the connecting base plate 14. The guide column 17 is movably inserted into the guide hole. When the clamp 22 grasps the workpiece 8 and places it on the workstation, the lower pressure plate 16 can approach the workstation along the length direction of the guide column 17 to press the workpiece 8 on the workstation, ensuring that the workpiece 8 can be placed in place and preventing the workpiece 8 from running off.

[0043] In this example, see Figure 4 The flipping module 5 at least includes a supporting member 26 for receiving the workpiece 8 and a flipping member 25 for flipping the workpiece 8. The supporting member 26 is arranged on the flipping member 25, and the flipping member 25 is rotatably arranged on the second platform 24. The supporting member 26 has a work station to receive the workpiece 8 on the second platform 24. The flipping member 25 flips the workpiece 8 to tilt the workpiece 8 and expose the painted surface 45 of the workpiece 8. Specifically, the painted surface 45 of the workpiece 8 is usually the side surface of one side. The workpiece 8 is placed on the work station in a vertical posture. The workpiece 8 is flipped by the flipping member 25 so that the workpiece 8 becomes an inclined posture to ensure the accuracy of the coating and printing position.

[0044] In the above embodiment, the supporting member 26 has a protruding structure 27 for positioning the workpiece 8. When the flipping member 25 flips the workpiece 8, the protruding structure 27 positions the workpiece 8 on the workstation. Specifically, the workpiece 8 has a recessed portion, and the protruding structure 27 matches the recessed portion. When the workpiece 8 is placed in a vertical position, the protruding structure 27 extends into the recessed portion to position the workpiece 8 on the workstation. The lower pressing plate 16 approaches the workpiece 8 and presses the workpiece 8 so that the recessed portion of the workpiece 8 is in contact with the protruding structure 27, ensuring that the workpiece 8 is placed in place and will not leave the workstation when the workpiece 8 is flipped and tilted.

[0045] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 The workpiece 8 is a screen shaft cover, and the side of the screen shaft cover has a coating surface 45. The cross section of the screen shaft cover is U-shaped, and the middle part is a hollowed-out concave structure.

[0046] In this embodiment, the flipping module 5 also includes a driving component for driving the flipping member 25 to flip, and the driving component includes a driving gear 32, a driving member and a second driving cylinder 28. The driving gear 32 is connected to the flipping member 25, and the driving member has a first driving part 30 and a second driving part 29. The first driving part 30 is provided with a rack structure 31, and the driving gear 32 is engaged with the rack structure 31. The second driving part 29 is connected to the second driving cylinder 28. The second driving part 29 is pushed by the second driving cylinder 28 to move the driving member, and the first driving part 30 follows the movement. The rack structure 31 on the first driving part 30 drives the driving gear 32 to rotate, so that the flipping member 25 is flipped, thereby realizing the tilting of the workpiece 8 to expose the painted surface 45.

[0047] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 As shown, the printing module 6 includes a first movable assembly, a second movable assembly and a printing assembly, the printing assembly includes a printing pool 35 and a printing head 36, the first movable assembly includes a first movable member 38 and a first movable plate 37, the first movable plate 37 is movably arranged on the first movable member 38, the second movable assembly includes a second movable member 39 and a second movable plate 41, the second movable member 39 is connected to the first movable plate 37, a slide rail 40 is provided on the second movable member 39, the second movable plate 41 is clamped on the slide rail 40, and the second movable plate 41 is connected to the printing head 36. Specifically, when printing is required, the second movable plate 41 moves close to the printing pool 35 on the slide rail 40, so that The printing head 36 picks up the paint in the printing pool 35, and the second movable plate 41 moves away from the printing pool 35 on the slide rail 40 to reset. The first movable plate 37 moves close to the second platform 24 on the first movable member 38, driving the printing head 36 to move to the workpiece 8. The second movable plate 41 moves close to the workpiece 8 on the slide rail 40, so that the printing head 36 contacts the workpiece 8. After the coating printing is completed, the printing head 36 is reset. In this embodiment, the first movable plate 37 can be moved on the first movable member 38 by a screw rod in combination with a cylinder, a motor, etc., and the second movable plate 41 can be moved on the slide rail 40 by a motor, a cylinder, etc., which is not limited here.

[0048] In this embodiment, the bottom of the first frame 1 is provided with a first moving wheel 11 for moving the first frame 1, a first supporting foot 12 for positioning support and a first diagonal support member 13 for auxiliary support. The first diagonal support member 13 is arranged on both sides of the first frame 1 near the bottom. The first frame 1 is moved by the first moving wheel 11, and the position of the first frame 1 can be flexibly adjusted according to the previous production line or stacking position in actual production to meet the production line requirements. The first frame 1 is positioned and supported by the first supporting foot 12, and the first diagonal support member 13 is used for auxiliary support, thereby enhancing the stability of the first frame 1, avoiding the loading module 4 from running off during operation, and ensuring that the workpiece 8 is loaded in place.

[0049] In this embodiment, the bottom of the second frame 2 is provided with a second moving wheel 42 for moving the second frame 2, a second supporting foot 43 for positioning support and a second diagonal support member 44 for auxiliary support. The second diagonal support members 44 are arranged on both sides of the second frame 2 near the bottom. The second frame 2 is moved by the second moving wheel 42, and the second frame 2 can be arranged according to the position of the first frame 1 and the production line space. The second frame 2 is positioned and supported by the second supporting foot 43, and the second diagonal support member 44 provides auxiliary support, thereby enhancing the stability of the second frame 2 and ensuring that the workpiece 8 is loaded in place.

[0050] In this embodiment, the bottom of the third frame 3 is provided with a third supporting foot 33 for positioning and supporting, and the second platform 24 is erected on the first platform 34. Specifically, one end of the third frame 3 is erected on the first platform 34, and the other end is positioned and supported by the third supporting foot 33. The third frame 3 can be arranged above the conveyor belt 7 in conjunction with the second frame 2. After the workpiece 8 is painted and printed, the workpiece 8 can be unloaded through a unloading mechanism with the same structure as the grabbing module, or manually transferred to transfer the workpiece 8 to the conveyor belt 7 for the next process. The unloading method is not specifically limited here.

[0051] In summary, in the coating and printing device provided in the present application, the loading module 4 grabs the workpiece 8 to be printed and places it on the workstation of the flipping module 5. The flipping module 5 flips the workpiece 8 on the workstation to expose the coating surface 45 of the workpiece 8. The printing module 6 prints the workpiece 8. The loading, placement or adjustment of the workpiece 8 can be completed without manual assistance, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0052] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, any equivalent modifications or alterations accomplished by a person of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concepts disclosed in this application shall be covered by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A coating printing device, characterized in that: include: First rack; a second frame, disposed on one side of the first frame, and having a first platform on the second frame; a third frame, disposed on one side of the second frame, wherein a second platform is disposed on the third frame, and the second platform is disposed adjacent to the first platform; A loading module, provided on the first frame, for grabbing a workpiece; A turning module is provided on the second platform, wherein a station for placing a workpiece is provided on the turning module, and the loading module grabs the workpiece and places it on the station; The printing module is arranged on the first platform and is used for printing the workpiece. The flip module tilts the workpiece on the workstation to expose the painted surface of the workpiece, and the printing module prints the painted surface of the workpiece.

2. The coating printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading module includes a robotic arm and a grasping module, and the grasping module includes at least a connecting component and a clamping component, and the connecting component includes a connecting top plate and a connecting bottom plate. One end of the robotic arm is rotatably connected to the first frame, and the other end is connected to the connecting top plate. The connecting top plate and the connecting bottom plate are connected by a connecting column. The clamping component includes a first driving cylinder, a driving block and a clamping claw. The first driving cylinder and the driving block are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the connecting bottom plate. A slide groove is provided on the driving block, and the clamping claw is movably arranged on the slide groove. The clamping claw can approach or move away from each other on the slide groove to grasp or release the workpiece.

3. The coating printing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gripping module also includes a clamping assembly, which includes an upper pressure plate and a lower pressure plate. The upper pressure plate and the lower pressure plate are connected by a guide column. A guide hole is provided on the connecting base plate. The guide column is movably inserted into the guide hole. When the clamping claw grips the workpiece and places it on the workstation, the lower pressure plate can approach the workstation along the length direction of the guide column to press the workpiece on the workstation.

4. The coating printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping module at least includes a supporting member for receiving the workpiece and a flipping member for flipping the workpiece. The supporting member is arranged on the flipping member, and the flipping member is rotatably arranged on the second platform. The supporting member has a work station to receive the workpiece on the second platform. The flipping member flips the workpiece to tilt the workpiece and expose the painted surface of the workpiece.

5. The coating printing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The supporting member is provided with a protruding structure for positioning the workpiece. When the turning member turns over the workpiece, the protruding structure positions the workpiece on the workstation.

6. The coating printing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The flip module also includes a driving assembly for driving the flip member to flip, the driving assembly includes a driving gear, a driving member and a second driving cylinder, the driving gear is connected to the flip member, the driving member has a first driving part and a second driving part, the first driving part is provided with a rack structure, the driving gear is engaged with the rack structure, and the second driving part is connected to the second driving cylinder.

7. The coating printing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The printing module includes a first movable component, a second movable component and a printing component, the printing component includes a printing pool and a printing head, the first movable component includes a first movable part and a first movable plate, the first movable plate is movably set on the first movable part, the second movable component includes a second movable part and a second movable plate, the second movable part is connected to the first movable plate, the second movable part is provided with a slide rail, the second movable plate is clamped on the slide rail, and the second movable plate is connected to the printing head.

8. The coating printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the first frame is provided with first moving wheels for moving the first frame, first supporting feet for positioning support, and first diagonal bracing members for auxiliary support. The first diagonal bracing members are provided on both sides of the first frame near the bottom.

9. The coating printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the second frame is provided with second moving wheels for moving the second frame, second supporting feet for positioning support and second diagonal bracing members for auxiliary support. The second diagonal bracing members are provided on both sides of the second frame near the bottom.

10. The coating printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the third frame is provided with a third support foot for positioning and supporting, and the second platform is set up on the first platform.