Printing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of printing, in particular to a printing device. The printing device comprises a feeding assembly suitable for conveying materials to be printed; the carving assembly comprises a movable carving structure, and the carving structure is suitable for carving patterns on the surface of the material to be printed; and the printing assembly is suitable for printing the carved pattern. According to the printing device, the carving assembly is arranged, the carving assembly can carve patterns at the specific position of the surface of the to-be-printed material, then the printing assembly can print and color the carved patterns, and therefore the purpose of printing the specific position is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of printing technology, specifically to a printing device. Background Technology

[0002] In digital printing equipment, the pattern to be printed is input into the printing component, and the conveying equipment transports the material to be printed to the printing component. Then the printing component can complete the printing of the pattern. However, the printing component can only print the entire surface and cannot print specific areas separately. As more and more people pursue personalization, the demand for printing specific areas is also increasing, and digital printing equipment that can print the entire surface can no longer meet the demand. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a printing device to solve the problem of not being able to print on a specific area individually.

[0004] This utility model provides a printing device, comprising:

[0005] The feeding assembly is suitable for conveying materials to be printed.

[0006] An engraving assembly, including a movable engraving structure adapted to engrave a pattern on the surface of a material to be printed;

[0007] Printing component, suitable for printing engraved patterns.

[0008] In one optional embodiment, the engraving assembly includes an engraving beam, a first guide rail extending in a first direction, and a first drive member. The engraving beam is disposed above the material to be printed, and is perpendicular to and parallel to the direction of travel of the material to be printed. The first guide rail is disposed on the engraving beam, and the engraving structure is movably connected to the first guide rail. The first drive member is connected to the engraving structure to drive the engraving structure to move relative to the first guide rail along its guiding direction.

[0009] In one optional embodiment, the engraving structure further includes a guide plate, a second guide rail extending in a second direction, a second drive member, and an engraver. The guide plate is movably connected to the first guide rail, the second guide rail and the second drive member are disposed on the guide plate, the engraver is movably connected to the second guide rail, and the second drive member is connected to the engraver to drive the engraver to move relative to the guide direction of the second guide rail.

[0010] In one optional embodiment, an image acquisition mechanism is provided on the conveying path between the printing component and the engraving component. The image acquisition mechanism is connected to the printing component and is adapted to acquire the position of the engraved pattern on the surface of the material to be printed and convey it to the printing component.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the image acquisition mechanism includes multiple cameras and a mounting frame, the mounting frame being located above the material to be printed, the multiple cameras being mounted on the mounting frame, and the cameras being signal-connected to the printing component.

[0012] In one optional embodiment, the feeding assembly includes an air shaft, a third drive unit, a pressure roller, and a conveyor belt. The material to be printed is fitted onto the air shaft, and the pressure roller presses one end of the material to be printed onto the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is adapted to sequentially convey the material to be printed to the engraving assembly and the printing assembly. The third drive unit is connected to the air shaft to drive the air shaft to rotate and convey the material to be printed.

[0013] In one alternative embodiment, the feeding assembly further includes at least one feed roller disposed between the air shaft and the pressure roller, the feed roller being connected to the material to be printed to guide the material to be printed.

[0014] In one optional embodiment, the second drive component includes an engraver mounting plate, a ball screw, a screw bearing, and a servo motor. The engraver is mounted on the engraver mounting plate, which is movably connected to the second guide rail. The screw bearing is mounted on the engraver mounting plate to movably connect the engraver mounting plate to the ball screw. The servo motor is connected to the ball screw to drive the ball screw to rotate, causing the engraver mounting plate to move relative to the guide rail along its guiding direction.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, the printing assembly includes a printing structure and a third guide rail, the printing structure being movably connected to the third guide rail, and the printing structure being adapted to print an engraved pattern.

[0016] In one optional embodiment, the image acquisition mechanism further includes a transition plate and a corner bracket, one end of the corner bracket being fixedly connected to the mounting bracket, the other end of the corner bracket being fixedly connected to the transition plate, and the camera being fixedly mounted on the transition plate.

[0017] Beneficial effects:

[0018] This utility model provides a printing device. By setting an engraving component, the engraving component can engrave a pattern at a specific position on the surface of the material to be printed. Then, the printing component can print and color the engraved pattern, thereby satisfying the purpose of printing at a specific position. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view of a printing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a printing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the engraving component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the engraving structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the image acquisition mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the image acquisition mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 .

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 1. Engraving assembly; 11. Engraving structure; 101. Guide plate; 102. Second guide rail; 103. Second drive component; 1031. Engraver mounting plate; 1032. Ball screw; 1033. Servo motor; 104. Engraver; 12. Engraving beam; 13. First guide rail; 14. First drive component; 15. Support base;

[0028] 2. Printing components; 21. Printing structure; 22. Third guide rail;

[0029] 3. Image acquisition mechanism; 31. Camera; 32. Mounting bracket; 33. Transition plate; 34. Corner bracket;

[0030] 4. Air shaft; 5. Pressure roller; 6. Conveyor belt; 7. Fabric guide roller; 8. Side wall. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] The following combination Figures 1 to 6 , describing the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0033] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a printing device is provided, comprising: a feeding component, an engraving component 1, and a printing component 2.

[0034] Specifically, the feeding assembly is adapted to convey the material to be printed. The engraving assembly 1 includes a movable engraving structure 11, which is adapted to engrave a pattern on the surface of the material to be printed. The printing assembly 2 is adapted to print the engraved pattern.

[0035] In this embodiment, a frame is also included. A feeding component, an engraving component 1, and a printing component 2 are mounted on the frame. The material to be printed is fabric. The material to be printed is mounted on the feeding component, which can transport the material to be printed to the engraving component 1. Before engraving, the pattern to be engraved needs to be entered into the engraving component 1, or the engraving component 1 can be connected to an image display device. After the pattern to be engraved is designed on the image display device, the image display device converts the pattern into data information and transmits it to the engraving component 1. The engraving component 1 can then engrave the material to be printed according to the data information. The engraving component 1 includes a movable engraving structure 11 for engraving the pattern. The engraving structure 11 is located above the material to be printed and can move to the position on the material to be printed where the pattern needs to be engraved. The engraving structure 11 gradually engraves the pattern through movement. After the pattern is engraved, the feeding component transports the material to be printed to the printing component 2. The printing component 2 is located above the material to be printed and can print and color the engraved pattern. Before the printing component 2 prints and colors the engraved pattern, the color information needs to be entered into the printing component 2.

[0036] In other embodiments, the printing component 2 may have a structure for acquiring position information of the engraved pattern. The position information acquired by the printing component 2 through this structure can be used to print, color, etc.

[0037] It should be noted that by setting up the engraving component 1, the engraving component 1 can engrave a pattern on a specific position on the surface of the material to be printed, and then the printing component 2 can print and color the engraved pattern, thereby achieving the purpose of printing on a specific position.

[0038] In some embodiments, the engraving assembly 1 includes an engraving beam 12, a first guide rail 13 extending in a first direction, and a first drive member 14. The engraving beam 12 is disposed above the material to be printed, and the engraving beam 12 is perpendicular to and parallel to the direction of travel of the material to be printed. The first guide rail 13 is disposed on the engraving beam 12. The engraving structure 11 is movably connected to the first guide rail 13. The first drive member 14 is connected to the engraving structure 11 to drive the engraving structure 11 to move relative to the first guide rail 13 along the guiding direction of the first guide rail 13.

[0039] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the engraving beam 12 is positioned above the material to be printed, and the first guide rail 13 is positioned on the engraving beam 12. The first direction is horizontal, and the first guide rail 13 is parallel to the engraving beam 12. The first driving component 14 is a linear motor, and the engraving structure 11 is movably positioned on the first guide rail 13. The first driving component 14 is connected to the engraving structure 11 to drive the engraving structure 11 to move relative to the first guide rail 13 in the horizontal direction.

[0040] Specifically, the first guide rail 13 is movably provided with a first slider (not shown), the engraving structure 11 is fixedly connected to the first slider, and the engraving structure 11 moves relative to the first guide rail 13 through the first slider.

[0041] Specifically, the carving beam 12 has support seats 15 on both sides. The support seats 15 are fixedly connected to the two side walls 8 opposite to the frame so that the carving beam 12 is fixedly mounted on the frame. The support seats 15 are fixed to the side walls 8 by bolts.

[0042] In some embodiments, the engraving structure 11 further includes a guide plate 101, a second guide rail 102 extending in a second direction, a second drive member 103, and an engraver 104. The guide plate 101 is movably connected to the first guide rail 13. The second guide rail 102 and the second drive member 103 are disposed on the guide plate 101. The engraver 104 is movably connected to the second guide rail 102. The second drive member 103 is connected to the engraver 104 to drive the engraver 104 to move relative to the guide direction of the second guide rail 102.

[0043] In this embodiment, as Figure 4As shown, the guide plate 101 is fixedly connected to the first slider, the second guide rail 102 is disposed on the guide plate 101, the engraver 104 is movably disposed on the second guide rail 102, the second direction is the vertical direction, the second driving member 103 is disposed on the guide plate 101, the second driving member 103 is connected to the engraver 104 to drive the engraver 104 to move relative to the second guide rail 102 in the vertical direction. The engraver 104 can realize horizontal and vertical movement through the first guide rail 13 and the second guide rail 102, and complete the engraving of the surface of the material to be printed by movement.

[0044] Preferably, the engraver 104 is a laser engraver.

[0045] In some embodiments, the second drive member 103 includes an engraver mounting plate 1031, a ball screw 1032, a screw bearing, and a servo motor 1033. The engraver 104 is mounted on the engraver mounting plate 1031, which is movably connected to the second guide rail 102. The screw bearing is mounted on the engraver mounting plate 1031 to movably connect the engraver mounting plate 1031 to the ball screw 1032. The servo motor 1033 is connected to the ball screw 1032 to drive the ball screw 1032 to rotate, causing the engraver mounting plate 1031 to move relative to the guide direction of the second guide rail 102.

[0046] In this embodiment, a second slider (not shown) is movably mounted on the second guide rail 102. The engraver mounting plate 1031 is fixedly mounted on the second slider. The engraver mounting plate 1031 moves relative to the second guide rail 102 via the second slider. The engraver is fixedly mounted on the engraver mounting plate 1031. The ball screw 1032 is rotatably mounted on the guide plate 101. A screw bearing (not shown) is sleeved on the ball screw 1032. The screw bearing is fixedly connected to the engraver mounting plate 1031. Rotation of the ball screw 1032 drives the screw bearing to move relative to the ball screw along the guide direction of the ball screw 1032. When the screw bearing moves, it drives the engraver mounting plate 1031 to move relative to the second guide rail 102. A servo motor 1033 is mounted on the guide plate 101. The output end of the servo motor 1033 is connected to one end of the ball screw 1032 to drive the ball screw 1032 to rotate.

[0047] In some embodiments, an image acquisition mechanism 3 is provided on the conveying path between the printing component 2 and the engraving component 1. The image acquisition mechanism 3 is connected to the printing component 2 and is adapted to acquire the engraved pattern on the surface of the material to be printed and convey it to the printing component 2.

[0048] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the image acquisition mechanism 3 is located between the printing component 2 and the engraving component 1. When the material to be printed is transported from the engraving component 1 to the printing component 2, the image acquisition mechanism 3 can acquire the position of the engraved pattern on the surface of the material to be printed. The image acquisition mechanism 3 is signal connected to the printing component 2. The image acquisition mechanism 3 can transmit the acquired position information to the printing component 2. The printing component 2 can print and color the engraved pattern on the material to be printed according to the data information.

[0049] In some embodiments, the image acquisition mechanism 3 includes a plurality of cameras 31 and a mounting frame 32. The mounting frame 32 is located above the material to be printed, and the plurality of cameras 31 are mounted on the mounting frame 32. The cameras 31 are signal connected to the printing component 2.

[0050] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the mounting frame 32 includes a horizontal support and a vertical fixing plate. The fixing plate is disposed at both ends of the horizontal support and is fixedly connected to the two side walls 8 opposite to the frame so that the mounting frame 32 is fixedly disposed on the frame. The fixing plate and the support base 15 are located on the same side wall 8. Multiple cameras 31 are spaced apart on the horizontal support. Each camera 31 has a signal transmission unit and is signal connected to the printing component 2. The cameras 31 transmit data information of the engraved pattern position to the printing component 2 through the signal transmission unit.

[0051] In some embodiments, the image acquisition mechanism 3 further includes a transition plate 33 and a bracket 34. One end of the bracket 34 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 32, and the other end of the bracket 34 is fixedly connected to the transition plate 33. The camera 31 is fixedly mounted on the transition plate 33.

[0052] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 As shown, one end of the tripod 34 is fixedly connected to the horizontal support, and the other end of the tripod 34 is fixedly connected to the transition plate 33. The camera 31 is fixedly mounted on the transition plate 33.

[0053] In some embodiments, the feeding assembly includes an air shaft 4, a third drive member, a pressure roller 5, and a conveyor belt 6. The material to be printed is sleeved on the air shaft 4, and the pressure roller 5 presses one end of the material to be printed onto the conveyor belt 6. The conveyor belt 6 is adapted to convey the material to be printed to the engraving assembly 1 and the printing assembly 2 in sequence. The third drive member is connected to the air shaft 4 to drive the air shaft 4 to rotate and convey the material to be printed.

[0054] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the conveyor belt 6 is set on the upper end of the frame. One end of the material to be printed extends onto the conveyor belt 6. The pressure roller 5 presses the material to be printed onto the conveyor belt 6. The pressure roller 5 plays a limiting and guiding role. Cylinders are set on both sides of the pressure roller 5. The cylinders drive the pressure roller 5 to press the material to be printed onto the conveyor belt 6. The third driving component is a motor. The motor drives the air shaft 4 to rotate to transport the material to be printed. A reducer is also set on the air shaft 4.

[0055] In some embodiments, the feeding assembly further includes at least one feed roller 7, which is disposed between the air shaft 4 and the pressure roller 5, and is connected to the material to be printed to guide the material to be printed.

[0056] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, two feed rollers 7 are provided between the air shaft 4 and the pressure roller 5. In other alternative embodiments, three or four or other numbers of feed rollers 7 may be provided.

[0057] In some embodiments, the printing component 2 includes a printing structure 21 and a third guide rail 22, the printing structure 21 being movably connected to the third guide rail 22, and the printing structure 21 being adapted to print engraved patterns.

[0058] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the printing and dyeing structure 21 is signal-connected to the camera 31. The camera 31 transmits data information about the position of the engraved pattern to the printing and dyeing structure 21 through a signal transmission unit. The printing and dyeing structure 21 completes the printing and dyeing of the engraved pattern by moving relative to the third guide rail 22. The third guide rail 22 is parallel to the first guide rail 13.

[0059] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations shall fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A printing apparatus, characterized in that, include: The feeding assembly is suitable for conveying materials to be printed. The engraving assembly (1) includes a movable engraving structure (11) adapted to engrave a pattern on the surface of the material to be printed. Printing component (2) is suitable for printing engraved patterns; An image acquisition mechanism (3) is provided on the conveying path between the printing component (2) and the engraving component (1). The image acquisition mechanism (3) is connected to the printing component (2) and is adapted to acquire the position of the engraved pattern on the surface of the material to be printed and convey it to the printing component (2).

2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The engraving assembly (1) includes an engraving beam (12), a first guide rail (13) extending in a first direction, and a first drive member (14). The engraving beam (12) is disposed above the material to be printed. The engraving beam (12) is perpendicular to the direction of travel of the material to be printed and parallel to the material to be printed. The first guide rail (13) is disposed on the engraving beam (12). The engraving structure (11) is movably connected to the first guide rail (13). The first drive member (14) is connected to the engraving structure (11) to drive the engraving structure (11) to move relative to the first guide rail (13) along the guiding direction of the first guide rail (13).

3. The printing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that: The engraving structure (11) further includes a guide plate (101), a second guide rail (102) extending in a second direction, a second drive member (103), and an engraver (104). The guide plate (101) is movably connected to the first guide rail (13). The second guide rail (102) and the second drive member (103) are disposed on the guide plate (101). The engraver (104) is movably connected to the second guide rail (102). The second drive member (103) is connected to the engraver (104) to drive the engraver (104) to move relative to the guide direction of the second guide rail (102).

4. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The image acquisition mechanism (3) includes multiple cameras (31) and a mounting frame (32). The mounting frame (32) is located above the material to be printed. The multiple cameras (31) are mounted on the mounting frame (32) and are signal connected to the printing component (2).

5. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes an air shaft (4), a third drive unit, a pressure roller (5), and a conveyor belt (6). The material to be printed is fitted onto the air shaft (4). The pressure roller (5) presses one end of the material to be printed onto the conveyor belt (6). The conveyor belt (6) is adapted to sequentially convey the material to be printed to the engraving assembly (1) and the printing assembly (2). The third drive unit is connected to the air shaft (4) to drive the air shaft (4) to rotate and convey the material to be printed.

6. The printing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that: The feeding assembly also includes at least one feed roller (7), which is disposed between the air shaft (4) and the pressure roller (5). The feed roller (7) is connected to the material to be printed to guide the material to be printed.

7. The printing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second driving component (103) includes an engraver mounting plate (1031), a ball screw (1032), a screw bearing, and a servo motor (1033). The engraver (104) is mounted on the engraver mounting plate (1031). The engraver mounting plate (1031) is movably connected to the second guide rail (102). The screw bearing is mounted on the engraver mounting plate (1031) to movably connect the engraver mounting plate (1031) to the ball screw (1032). The servo motor (1033) is connected to the ball screw (1032) to drive the ball screw (1032) to rotate, causing the engraver mounting plate (1031) to move relative to the second guide rail (102) along the guiding direction.

8. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing component (2) includes a printing structure (21) and a third guide rail (22), the printing structure (21) being movably connected to the third guide rail (22), and the printing structure (21) being adapted to print engraved patterns.

9. The printing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that: The image acquisition mechanism (3) also includes a transition plate (33) and a bracket (34). One end of the bracket (34) is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket (32), and the other end of the bracket (34) is fixedly connected to the transition plate (33). The camera (31) is fixedly mounted on the transition plate (33).

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