Digital printing equipment applied to measuring scale industry
By integrating automatic loading, plasma processing and high-precision digital printing, the production line platform solves the problems of printing accuracy and environmental performance in the production of measuring ruler products, and realizes efficient and environmentally friendly personalized printing.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422986384.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-05
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-05
AI Technical Summary
Traditional printing processes are difficult to meet the rapid iterative design requirements of measuring ruler products. They are costly and have insufficient environmental performance. Digital printing technology faces technical challenges such as printing accuracy and adhesion in the production of measuring ruler products.
By integrating automatic loading system, plasma surface treatment, high-precision digital printing and rapid curing technology, we build an efficient production line platform to achieve seamless production process and high-quality printing.
It improves production efficiency, ensures high resolution and wear resistance of printed patterns, reduces waste and organic compound emissions, and meets personalized customization needs.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of ruler class digital printing technology, especially to a kind of digital printing equipment applied to ruler class industry. BACKGROUND
[0002] In today's ruler manufacturing industry, with the diversification of market demand and the continuous improvement of consumer demand for product personalization and customization, traditional printing processes such as screen printing and thermal transfer printing have been difficult to meet the needs of rapid industry development. These traditional technologies, while ensuring printing quality to some extent, are not up to the task in handling complex patterns, responding to small batch orders and rapid iteration design, not only inefficient, but also costly. The plate-making process of screen printing is complex and time-consuming, and for frequent design changes, each update requires a new plate, resulting in significant increases in repeated cost investment. While thermal transfer printing technology has improved in pattern richness, it still has obvious shortcomings in precision control, long-term durability and environmental performance.
[0003] In addition, with the strengthening of global environmental awareness and the increasing strictness of environmental regulations, the problem of waste and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions in traditional printing processes has become increasingly prominent, becoming a key factor restricting the sustainable development of the industry. Reducing environmental pollution and achieving green production have become the focus of attention within and outside the industry.
[0004] Under this background, digital printing technology, with its significant advantages of no need for plate-making, on-demand printing, and quick switching of design patterns, has brought revolutionary changes to the ruler manufacturing industry. However, the effective application of digital printing technology in the production field of ruler products still faces many technical challenges. How to ensure printing precision and adhesion to meet industry standards, how to improve the versatility and compatibility of equipment to adapt to ruler products of different materials and sizes, and how to optimize the production process to reduce overall costs are all problems that need to be solved.
[0005] In view of this, a digital printing equipment applied to ruler industry is proposed to solve the above technical problems. INVENTION CONTENTS
[0006] The utility model is aimed at solving the above technical problems, providing a digital printing equipment applied to ruler industry, which is a high-efficiency assembly line platform integrating automatic feeding, plasma surface treatment, high-precision digital printing and rapid curing, improving the production efficiency and automation level of ruler products, while ensuring the high quality, diversity and personalization of printed patterns to meet the urgent needs of the market for efficient, environmentally friendly and customized ruler products.
[0007] The utility model discloses a technical scheme that solves the above technical problem is applied to digital printing equipment of ruler industry, including ink-jet main control platform, automatic feed module, assembly line and receiving frame, the assembly line includes processing equipment and high -speed feeding module, and processing equipment and high -speed feeding module are installed on the platform of assembly line, and automatic feed module and receiving frame are installed respectively at both ends of assembly line, and ink-jet main control platform is installed at the side of assembly line, and high -speed feeding module is close to automatic feed module and sets up, and processing equipment is close to receiving frame and sets up.
[0008] As preferred, the high-speed feeding module includes a fixed base, a high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism, and a suction cup mechanism. The fixed base is fixedly installed on the platform of the assembly line. The high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism is installed at the upper end of the fixed base. The suction cup mechanism is installed on one side of the high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism and moves with the high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism.
[0009] As preferred, the automatic feed module includes a feed lifting module, a product limiting plate, and a material supporting disc. The material supporting disc is installed on the feed lifting module for lifting and carrying. The product limiting plate is installed on the material supporting disc to fix the position of the carried product.
[0010] As preferred, the assembly line further includes a transportation platform, a transportation belt, and a limiting tool. The transportation belt is installed on the transportation platform. The fixed base is installed on the transportation platform. The limiting tool is installed on both sides of the transportation belt to limit the position of the product.
[0011] As preferred, the assembly line further includes an assembly line control console. The assembly line control console is installed on the side of the transportation platform to control the running state of the transportation belt.
[0012] As preferred, the assembly line further includes a mounting rack. The processing equipment is installed on the mounting rack to process the product on the transportation belt.
[0013] As preferred, the processing equipment includes a plasma processing machine. The plasma processing machine is installed on the right side of the mounting rack. In the first step, the product on the transportation belt is surface treated.
[0014] As preferred, the processing equipment further includes an ink-jet head. The ink-jet head is installed on the middle of the mounting rack. In the second step, the product on the transportation belt is ink-jetted.
[0015] As preferred, the processing equipment further includes a curing lamp. The curing lamp is installed on the left side of the mounting rack. In the third step, the printing information of the product on the transportation belt is processed.
[0016] The utility model discloses have the beneficial effect is:
[0017] 1、By introducing an automatic feeding system, seamless connection from manual pre-placement to automatic feeding is realized, greatly reducing human intervention, improving work efficiency and reducing labor intensity. At the same time, the production mode of the assembly line makes each link closely connected, and the overall production efficiency is significantly improved;
[0018] 2, the use of plasma surface treatment technology effectively cleans and activates the scale surface, significantly enhances the adhesion of printing ink, and ensures the long-lasting brightness and wear resistance of the printed pattern. Combined with high-precision digital printing technology, high-resolution and color-rich printing effects on various material scale surfaces are realized;
[0019] 3、The production process is automatically controlled and intelligently monitored, human factors are reduced, and the controllability and stability of the production process are improved.
[0020] 4、In the whole production process, through optimization design and technical innovation, the emission of waste and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0021] Fig. 1 is the overall structure schematic view of the utility model;
[0022] Fig. 2 is the overall structure schematic view of the utility model;
[0023] Fig. 3 is the structure schematic view of the high-speed feeding module of the utility model.
[0024] In the figure: 1, code spraying main console, 2, automatic feeding module, 21, feeding lifting module, 22, product limiting plate, 23, supporting material disc, 3, assembly line, 31, processing equipment, 311, plasma processing machine, 312, code spraying head, 313, curing lamp, 32, high-speed feeding module, 321, fixed base, 322, high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism, 323, suction cup mechanism, 33, transportation platform, 34, transportation belt, 35, limiting tooling, 36, assembly line console, 37, mounting frame, 4, receiving frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The utility model will be further described below in combination with the drawings and embodiments.
[0026] As Figs. 1-3The utility model discloses a kind of digital printing equipment applied to ruler industry, including ink-jet main console 1, automatic feed module 2, assembly line 3 and receiving frame 4, assembly line 3 includes processing equipment 31 and high-speed feeding module 32, processing equipment 31 and high-speed feeding module 32 are installed on the platform of assembly line 3, automatic feed module 2 and receiving frame 4 are respectively installed at both ends of assembly line 3, ink-jet main console 1 is installed at the side of assembly line 3, high-speed feeding module 32 is close to automatic feed module 2 and is arranged, processing equipment 31 is close to receiving frame 4 and is arranged.
[0027] By adopting the above technical scheme, the automatic feed module 2 is closely matched with the high-speed feeding module 32, realizing seamless docking from raw material supply to the production line, reducing manual intervention, significantly improving production efficiency and automation level, the processing equipment 31 as a core part integrates plasma surface treatment, high-precision digital printing and instant curing multiple functions, the plasma surface treatment can effectively clean and activate the ruler surface, improve the adhesion of printing ink; The high-precision digital printing technology ensures high resolution, rich color and clear details of the printed pattern; Instant curing technology ensures rapid drying and fixing of the printed pattern, improves the wear resistance and waterproofness of the product.
[0028] The high-speed feeding module 32 includes a fixed base 321, a high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism 322, and a suction cup mechanism 323. The fixed base 321 is fixedly installed on the platform of the assembly line 3. The high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism 322 is installed at the upper end of the fixed base 321. The suction cup mechanism 323 is installed on one side of the high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism 322 and moves with the high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism 322.
[0029] By adopting the above technical scheme, the design of the high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism 322 enables the suction cup mechanism 323 to perform reciprocating motion on the fixed base 321 quickly and stably, thereby realizing accurate grabbing and rapid feeding of the ruler material. The high-speed and stable motion mode not only improves production efficiency but also reduces production interruptions or quality problems caused by unstable feeding. The suction cup mechanism 323, as a component that directly contacts and grabs the ruler material, needs to have sufficient suction force and flexibility to ensure accurate and firm grabbing of ruler materials of various shapes and sizes. It is installed on one side of the high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism 322 and moves with it, so it can realize accurate positioning and rapid transfer of the ruler material, improving the overall coordination and efficiency of the production line. The structural design of the high-speed feeding module 32 has certain flexibility and adjustability, which can adapt to ruler materials of different sizes, shapes and weights.
[0030] The automatic feeding module 2 comprises a feeding lifting module 21, a product limiting plate 22 and a material supporting tray 23. The material supporting tray 23 is installed on the feeding lifting module 21 for lifting and carrying, and the product limiting plate 22 is installed on the material supporting tray 23 to fix the position of the carried product.
[0031] By adopting the above technical scheme, the automatic feeding module 2 realizes the automatic lifting and carrying of the material supporting tray 23 through the lifting function of the feeding lifting module 21, reduces the demand for manual carrying, improves the automation degree of feeding, and the product limiting plate 22 is installed on the material supporting tray 23 to fix the position of the carried product, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the gauge material during carrying, and avoiding production problems caused by position deviation or shaking.
[0032] The flow line 3 further comprises a transportation platform 33, a transportation belt 34 and a limiting tool 35. The transportation belt 34 is installed on the transportation platform 33, a fixed base 321 is installed on the transportation platform 33, and the limiting tool 35 is installed on both sides of the transportation belt 34 to limit the position of the product.
[0033] By adopting the above technical scheme, the transportation belt 34 is installed on the transportation platform 33 to provide a stable and continuous platform for the transportation of the gauge material, ensuring the stability and continuity of the gauge material during transportation, reducing production interruptions or quality problems caused by bumps or stops, and the limiting tool 35 is installed on both sides of the transportation belt 34 to limit the position of the product, ensuring that the gauge material can maintain the correct position and posture during transportation, avoiding production problems caused by position deviation or inclination. Precise positioning helps the subsequent processing equipment to accurately recognize and process the gauge material.
[0034] The flow line 3 further comprises a flow line control console 36 installed on the side of the transportation platform 33 for controlling the running state of the transportation belt 34 on the flow line 3.
[0035] By adopting the above technical scheme, the flow line control console 36 serves as the control center of the flow line 3, concentrating all functions of controlling the running state of the transportation belt 34. The operator can intuitively understand the current state of the transportation belt through the console and conveniently adjust parameters such as speed, start / stop, etc. The flow line control console 36 allows the operator to flexibly adjust the running parameters of the transportation belt according to production needs.
[0036] The flow line 3 further comprises a mounting rack 37, and the processing equipment 31 is installed on the mounting rack 37 to process the product on the transportation belt 34.
[0037] By adopting the above technical scheme, the mounting frame 37 provides a stable and reliable support platform for the processing device 31, ensuring the stability and precision of the processing device during operation, and the mounting frame ensures the relative positional relationship between the processing device and the conveying belt 34, so that the processing device can accurately align and process the products on the conveying belt.
[0038] The processing device 31 includes a plasma treatment machine 311 installed on the mounting frame 37 at a right side position, which performs surface treatment on the products on the conveying belt 34 in a first step.
[0039] By adopting the above technical scheme, the surface of the product after plasma treatment is smoother and cleaner, and the adhesion is enhanced, which helps to improve the uniformity and firmness of subsequent processes such as ink printing and glue bonding.
[0040] The processing device 31 also includes a code spraying head 312 installed on the mounting frame 37 at a middle position, which sprays codes on the products on the conveying belt 34 in a second step.
[0041] By adopting the above technical scheme, the surface of the product after plasma treatment has enhanced adhesion, providing better substrate conditions for code spraying, and the code spraying ink can be more firmly attached to the product surface, reducing the risk of falling off or blurring, and ensuring the quality of code spraying.
[0042] The processing device 31 also includes a curing lamp 313 installed on the mounting frame 37 at a left side position, which processes the printed information of the products on the conveying belt 34 in a third step.
[0043] By adopting the above technical scheme, the curing process helps to enhance the adhesion of the printed layer to the product surface, reducing the risk of the printed layer falling off or blurring, and the curing also makes the printed color more vibrant and full, improving the overall quality of printing.
[0044] In the specific implementation of the utility model, first, the product is placed on the material supporting plate 23 of the automatic feeding module 2, and is fixed in position by the product limiting plate 22 to ensure the stability of the product. The feeding lifting module 21 automatically adjusts the height of the material supporting plate 23 according to the instructions of the sensor and other electric control equipment, ensuring that the uppermost product is within the range that can be grasped by the high-speed feeding module 32.
[0045] The suction cup mechanism 323 of the high-speed feeding module 32 sucks the product on the material supporting plate 23 through its suction cup, the high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism 322 is started, driving the suction cup mechanism 323 to quickly and accurately move the product to the starting position of the conveying belt 34, after reaching the specified position, the suction cup mechanism 323 releases the product, allowing it to fall smoothly on the conveying belt 34, and the high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism 322 then returns to the initial position, preparing for the next grasping action.
[0046] The product runs on the conveying belt 34 from right to left, and the limiting tool 35 on both sides ensures that the product maintains regular arrangement during the conveying process. When the product passes through the plasma treatment machine 311, the device processes the surface of the product to improve the adhesion and effect of subsequent code spraying or printing. Subsequently, the product passes through the code spraying head 312, which sprays accurate codes on the product according to preset code spraying information to mark product information.
[0047] After the code spraying is completed, the product continues to run under the curing lamp 313, and the light or heat emitted by the curing lamp promotes the rapid curing and drying of the printed ink, ensuring that the code spraying information is clear and durable. After all the above processing, the product finally reaches the end of the assembly line 3 and falls into the material receiving frame 4, completing the entire production process.
[0048] The various embodiments in the specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be mutually referred to.
[0049] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables a person skilled in the art to implement or use the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A digital printing device applied to the industry of measuring scale, characterized in that: Including code spraying master console (1), automatic feeding module (2), assembly line (3) and receiving frame (4), the assembly line (3) includes processing equipment (31) and high-speed feeding module (32), processing equipment (31) and high-speed feeding module (32) are installed on the platform of assembly line (3), automatic feeding module (2) and receiving frame (4) are installed at both ends of assembly line (3) respectively, code spraying master console (1) is installed on the side of assembly line (3), high-speed feeding module (32) is arranged close to automatic feeding module (2), processing equipment (31) is arranged close to receiving frame (4).
2. The digital printing apparatus for a ruler industry according to claim 1, characterized by: The high-speed feeding module (32) includes a fixed base (321), a high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism (322) and a suction cup mechanism (323), the fixed base (321) is fixedly installed on the platform of the assembly line (3), the high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism (322) is installed at the upper end of the fixed base (321), and the suction cup mechanism (323) is installed on one side of the high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism (322) and moves with the high-speed transplanting reciprocating mechanism (322).
3. The digital printing apparatus for a ruler industry according to claim 1, characterized by: The automatic feeding module (2) includes a feeding lifting module (21), a product limiting plate (22) and a supporting disc (23), the supporting disc (23) is installed on the feeding lifting module (21) to lift and carry, and the product limiting plate (22) is installed on the supporting disc (23) to fix the position of the carried product.
4. The digital printing apparatus for a ruler industry according to claim 2, characterized by: The assembly line (3) further includes a transportation platform (33), a transportation belt (34) and a limiting tool (35), the transportation belt (34) is installed on the transportation platform (33), and the fixed base (321) is installed on the transportation platform (33), and the limiting tool (35) is installed on both sides of the transportation belt (34) and is used for limiting the position of the product.
5. The digital printing apparatus for the ruler industry according to claim 4, characterized in that: The assembly line (3) further includes an assembly line control console (36), and the assembly line control console (36) is installed on the side of the transportation platform (33) and is used for controlling the running state of the transportation belt (34) on the assembly line (3).
6. The digital printing apparatus for a ruler industry according to claim 4, characterized by: The assembly line (3) further includes a mounting frame (37), and the processing equipment (31) is installed on the mounting frame (37) and processes the product on the transportation belt (34).
7. The digital printing apparatus for the ruler industry according to claim 6, characterized in that: The processing equipment (31) includes a plasma processing machine (311), the plasma processing machine (311) is installed on the right side of the mounting frame (37), and the first step is to perform surface treatment on the product on the transportation belt (34).
8. The digital printing apparatus for a ruler industry according to claim 6, characterized by: The processing equipment (31) further includes a code spraying head (312), the code spraying head (312) is installed on the middle of the mounting frame (37), and the second step is to spray code on the product on the transportation belt (34).
9. The digital printing apparatus for a ruler industry according to claim 6, characterized by: The processing equipment (31) further includes a curing lamp (313), the curing lamp (313) is installed on the left side of the mounting frame (37), and the third step is to process the printing information of the product on the transportation belt (34).