Printing machine
By designing an automated printing press, utilizing a track and rotating print head, the problems of high intensity and unstable quality caused by manual printing were solved, achieving efficient and stable printing results.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423235266.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-26
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, manual printing of products results in high labor intensity for workers, inconsistent printing quality, difficulty in guaranteeing product qualification rate, and increased production costs.
Design a printing press including a frame, a placement assembly, a printing assembly, and an ink dispensing assembly. By setting up first and second tracks and a rotating print head, automated printing is achieved, avoiding movement of the printed parts and improving printing quality and efficiency.
It has improved the automation level of printing, enhanced printing quality and productivity, reduced labor costs, and ensured the product qualification rate.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to product printing technical field, especially, relate to a printing machine. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the product production process, often need to print the text, picture photo etc. to the corresponding position of product, to improve the product's recognition, or for identifying the use function of product somewhere, so that consumers can quickly identify the product or understand the use function of product.
[0003] At present, most of the product printing work in the market is carried out by manual, which greatly increases the working strength of workers, and the quality of products after manual printing is uneven, which is difficult to guarantee the good qualified rate of products and increases the production cost. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] In view of the above-mentioned defects of prior art, the utility model aims at providing a printing machine, which is used to solve the problems of large working strength of workers, uneven quality of products after printing and the like in prior art.
[0005] To achieve the above object and other related objects, the utility model provides a printing machine, which comprises:
[0006] A rack;
[0007] A placing assembly arranged on the rack, which is used to place and fix a piece to be printed;
[0008] A lettering assembly, which comprises a first track extending along a first direction and a first moving piece slidingly arranged on the first track along the first direction, the first moving piece comprises a printing head used for printing, the first moving piece has a printing position and a standby position, when the first moving piece is located at the printing position, the printing head is close to the piece to be printed, when the first moving piece is located at the standby position, the printing head is away from the piece to be printed, the first moving piece further comprises a second track extending along a second direction and a second sliding block slidingly arranged on the second track along the second direction, the printing head is rotationally arranged on the second sliding block, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular;
[0009] An ink taking assembly arranged on the rack, which comprises an ink taking plate used for the printing head to dip ink, and the ink taking plate is within the movement range of the printing head.
[0010] Optionally, the printing component includes two sets of the first moving parts, both sets of the first moving parts are slidably disposed on the first track along the first direction, and the ink taking component is respectively disposed corresponding to each of the first moving parts.
[0011] Optionally, the ink collection assembly further includes a scraper blade slidably disposed on the frame along a third direction. The scraper blade is disposed corresponding to the ink collection plate and is used to scrape the ink stains on the ink collection plate. The third direction is perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction.
[0012] Optionally, the placement assembly includes a placement base and a locking member for locking or unlocking the printable document. The placement base has a placement position for placing the printable document. The locking member is movably disposed on the placement base and is positioned corresponding to the placement position. When the printable document at the placement position is in a locked state, the locking member abuts against the printable document. When the printable document at the placement position is in an unlocked state, the locking member moves away from the printable document.
[0013] Optionally, along the second direction, the projection of the locking member lies within the projection of the placement position.
[0014] Optionally, the locking mechanism is moved on the placement base by a cylinder.
[0015] Optionally, the placement assembly further includes a plurality of positioning blocks placed on the placement base. The plurality of positioning blocks are arranged sequentially at intervals around the outer edge of the placement position. Each positioning block has a positioning surface that is inclined toward the placement position. The end of the positioning surface closer to the placement base is farther away from the placement position than the end of the positioning surface farther away from the placement base.
[0016] Optionally, the printing machine further includes a robotic arm, which is configured corresponding to the placement component. The robotic arm is used to transport the workpiece to be printed, and the robotic arm is provided with a lifting and placing component for lifting and placing the workpiece to be printed.
[0017] Optionally, the lifting and placing assembly includes a suction cup for picking up and placing the workpiece to be printed and a vacuum generator connected to the suction cup.
[0018] Optionally, the printing press further includes a transport mechanism for transporting the workpiece to be printed. The transport mechanism extends along a third direction, which is perpendicular to both the first and second directions. The printing component and the placement component are both mounted on the transport mechanism.
[0019] As described above, the printing machine of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0020] By setting up placement components, the printing components can prevent the printing workpiece from moving during printing, thus improving printing quality. By setting up a first track, a second track, and rotating the printing head set on the second slider, the printing head can be moved to the ink plate to pick up ink after each printing. This achieves a high degree of automation, can replace manual printing work, and improves both productivity and printing quality. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the printing press according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of the printing press according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the placement component, printing component, and ink dispensing component according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the printing component according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the robotic arm and lifting / placing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] Labeling Explanation: 1. Frame; 2. Printing Assembly; 201. First Track; 202. First Moving Base; 203. Printing Frame; 204. Second Track; 205. Lead Screw; 206. Printing Head; 3. Dust Cover; 4. Robot Arm; 5. Ink Picking Assembly; 501. Ink Picking Plate; 502. Lead Screw Slide Table; 503. Squeegee; 6. Transport Mechanism; 7. Placement Assembly; 701. Positioning Block; 702. Placement Base; 703. Locking Component; 8. Lifting and Placing Assembly; 801. Suction Cup. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification.
[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 6It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., illustrated in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness and purpose of this invention, should still fall within the scope of the disclosed technical content. Furthermore, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this invention.
[0030] In order to describe this utility model in detail, the following is a specific description of a printing machine according to this utility model:
[0031] Please combine Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model provides a printing machine, including a frame 1, a placement component 7, a printing component 2, and an ink dispensing component 5. The placement component 7 is disposed on the frame 1 and is used to place and fix the workpiece to be printed. The printing component 2 includes a first track 201 extending along a first direction and a first moving member slidably disposed on the first track 201 along the first direction. The first moving member includes a printing head 206 for printing and has a printing position and a ready position. When the first moving member is in the printing position, the printing head 206 is close to the workpiece to be printed, and when the first moving member is in the ready position, the printing head 206 is away from the workpiece to be printed. The first moving member also includes a second track 204 extending along a second direction and a second slider slidably disposed on the second track 204 along the second direction. The printing head 206 is rotatably disposed on the second slider, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular. The ink dispensing component 5 is disposed on the frame 1 and includes an ink dispensing plate 501 for the printing head 206 to pick up ink. The ink dispensing plate 501 is within the movement range of the printing head 206. By setting the placement component 7, the printing component 2 can prevent the printing workpiece from moving during printing, thus improving the printing quality. By setting the first track 201, the second track 204, and the printing head 206 that is rotated and set on the second slider, the printing head 206 can be moved to the ink plate 501 to pick up ink after each printing is completed. The degree of automation is high, which can replace manual printing work and improve the printing quality while increasing productivity.
[0032] The printing component 2 includes two sets of first moving parts, both of which are slidably mounted on the first track 201 along a first direction. Ink-collecting components 5 are respectively positioned corresponding to each of the first moving parts. The printing press is equipped with two sets of first moving parts and two sets of ink-collecting components 5 respectively positioned corresponding to the first moving parts. This allows for simultaneous printing on different positions of the product during printing, improving printing efficiency and saving printing time.
[0033] In this embodiment, a lead screw 205 extending in a first direction, a lead screw nut, and a first moving member are provided on the first track 201. The lead screw nut is sleeved on the lead screw 205 and threadedly connected to the lead screw 205. The first moving member is slidably disposed on the first track 201 and connected to the lead screw nut. The first moving member and the first track 201 together limit the lead screw nut, so that when the lead screw rotates around its axial direction, the lead screw nut moves in the first direction and drives the first moving member to move in the first direction. The first moving component includes a first moving base 202 and two second tracks 204 extending along a second direction. The first moving base 202 is slidably mounted on the first track 201, and the second tracks 204 are mounted on the first moving base 202. The two second tracks 204 are spaced apart along a first direction. A second slider is slidably mounted on each of the second tracks 204. A lead screw 205 and a lead screw nut are also provided between the two second tracks 204. The lead screw nut is connected to the second slider, so that when the lead screw moves around its axial direction, the lead screw nut moves along the second direction, simultaneously driving the second slider to move. By setting two second tracks 204, the lead screw nut can be better limited, improving the accuracy of positioning the print head 206. The print head 206 is rotatably mounted on the second slider via the printing frame 203, thus increasing the adaptability of the print head 206 to different product positions and better matching the position of the ink plate 501 of the ink-collecting assembly 5 to collect ink. The print head 206 is detachably connected to the printing frame 203 for easy replacement of the print head 206.
[0034] The ink collection assembly 5 further includes a scraper 503 slidably mounted on the frame 1 along a third direction. The scraper 503 is positioned corresponding to the ink collection plate 501 and is used to smooth out ink stains on the ink collection plate 501. The third direction is perpendicular to both the first and second directions. In this embodiment, the scraper 503 is slidably mounted on the frame 1 via a lead screw slide 502.
[0035] like Figure 4As shown in detail, the placement assembly 7 includes a placement base 702 and a locking member 703 for locking or unlocking the printable part. The placement base 702 has a placement position for placing the printable part. The locking member 703 is movably disposed on the placement base 702, corresponding to the placement position. When the printable part at the placement position is locked, the locking member 703 abuts against the printable part; when the printable part at the placement position is unlocked, the locking member 703 moves away from the printable part. By providing the locking member 703 on the placement base 702, the printing assembly 2 can prevent the printable part from slipping during printing, thus avoiding unqualified printing quality.
[0036] In this embodiment, along the second direction, the projection of the locking member 703 is located within the projection of the placement position. The locking member 703, positioned at the placement position, allows for a more rational spatial arrangement of the placement components 7, saving space. In some embodiments, along the second direction, the projection of the locking member is located outside the projection of the placement position. The locking member, via a rotary cylinder, clamps the printable material together with the placement base 702. When the printable material needs to be transferred after being unlocked, the locking member, via the rotary cylinder, rotates to a position outside the transfer path of the printable material. The placement position of the locking member 703 can be adjusted according to actual needs.
[0037] The locking component 703 is mounted on the placement base 702 via a cylinder. The cylinder has advantages such as stable operation, long service life, and strong adaptability to impact loads and overloads. In this embodiment, the workpiece to be printed is a laptop casing. The laptop casing has openings on both sides. The cylinder's drive shaft extends axially along a first direction. Corresponding locking components 703 are provided on opposite sides of the laptop casing, corresponding to the openings on opposite sides. When locking the workpiece to be printed, each locking component 703 at least partially penetrates the corresponding opening to secure the laptop casing.
[0038] Specifically, the placement component 7 also includes a plurality of positioning blocks 701 placed on the placement base 702. The plurality of positioning blocks 701 are arranged sequentially at intervals around the outer edge of the placement position. The positioning blocks 701 have positioning surfaces that are inclined toward the placement position. The end of the positioning surface closer to the placement base 702 is farther away from the placement position than the end of the positioning surface further away from the placement base 702. By setting the positioning surface, the placement position of the workpiece to be printed can be positioned when it is placed at the placement position, so that the locking component 703 can lock the workpiece to be printed before printing. The fact that the end of the positioning surface closer to the placement base 702 is farther away from the placement position than the end of the positioning surface further away from the placement base 702 makes it easier to place the workpiece to be printed and avoids difficulty in entering the position defined by the positioning block 701 when placing it in the placement position due to slight positional errors.
[0039] like Figure 6As shown, the printing press also includes a robotic arm 4, which is positioned corresponding to the placement component 7. The robotic arm 4 is used to move the workpiece to be printed, and it is equipped with a lifting and placing component 8 for lifting and placing the workpiece. By using the robotic arm 4 to handle the workpiece, the overall automation level of the printing press can be improved, printing efficiency can be increased, and labor costs can be saved.
[0040] The lifting and placing assembly 8 includes a suction cup 801 for picking up and placing the workpiece to be printed and a vacuum generator connected to the suction cup 801. By lifting and placing the workpiece to be printed using the suction cup 801, damage or bumps to the workpiece can be avoided during transportation, thus ensuring the overall integrity and aesthetics of the workpiece.
[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the printing press also includes a transport mechanism 6, which transports the workpiece to be printed. The transport mechanism 6 extends along a third direction, which is perpendicular to both the first and second directions. The printing assembly 2 and the placement assembly 7 are both mounted on the transport mechanism 6. This arrangement facilitates the transfer of the workpiece, saves time, improves the efficiency of workpiece transfer, and enhances the overall printing efficiency of the printing press. The transport mechanism can be a belt conveyor, and the type of transport mechanism can be adjusted according to actual needs.
[0042] In this embodiment, the printing component 2, the placement component 7, and the ink dispensing component 5 are all enclosed within the dust cover 3 to prevent the external environment from affecting the printing effect and efficiency of the printing press.
[0043] In use, the robotic arm 4 uses the suction cup 801 to pick up the workpiece to be printed and places it in the placement position. The locking and releasing component clamps the workpiece along the first direction. After the printing head of the printing component 2 is adjusted to the appropriate position, the printing work is carried out on the workpiece. The locking and releasing component moves away from the workpiece. The robotic arm 4 uses the suction cup 801 to pick up the workpiece to be printed and places it on the transport mechanism 6. After the printing process is completed, the workpiece is transported to the next station through the transport mechanism 6.
[0044] In summary, by setting the placement component 7, the printing component 2 can prevent the printing workpiece from moving during printing, thus improving the printing quality. By setting the first track 201, the second track 204, and the printing head 206 that is rotated and set on the second slider, the printing head 206 can be moved to the ink plate 501 to pick up ink after each printing is completed. The automation level is high, which can replace manual printing work and improve both productivity and printing quality.
[0045] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A printing press, characterized in that, include: frame; A placement assembly is disposed on the frame and is used to place and fix the workpiece to be printed. A printing assembly includes a first track extending along a first direction and a first movable member slidably disposed on the first track along the first direction. The first movable member includes a printing head for printing, having a printing position and a ready position. When the first movable member is located at the printing position, the printing head approaches the workpiece to be printed; when the first movable member is located at the ready position, the printing head moves away from the workpiece to be printed. The first movable member also includes a second track extending along a second direction and a second slider slidably disposed on the second track along the second direction. The printing head is rotatably disposed on the second slider. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular. An ink-collecting assembly is mounted on the frame and includes an ink-collecting plate for the printhead to pick up ink, the ink-collecting plate being within the range of motion of the printhead.
2. The printing press according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing component includes two sets of the first moving parts, both sets of the first moving parts are slidably arranged on the first track along the first direction, and the ink taking component is respectively arranged corresponding to each of the first moving parts.
3. The printing press according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ink collection assembly also includes a scraper blade that is slidably disposed on the frame along a third direction. The scraper blade is disposed corresponding to the ink collection plate and is used to scrape the ink stains on the ink collection plate. The third direction is perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction.
4. The printing press according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement assembly includes a placement base and a locking member for locking or unlocking the printable part. The placement base has a placement position for placing the printable part. The locking member is movably disposed on the placement base and is positioned corresponding to the placement position. When the printable part at the placement position is in a locked state, the locking member abuts against the printable part. When the printable part at the placement position is in an unlocked state, the locking member moves away from the printable part.
5. The printing press according to claim 4, characterized in that: Along the second direction, the projection of the locking member lies within the projection of the placement position.
6. The printing press according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking and releasing component is mounted on the placement base by means of a cylinder.
7. The printing press according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that: The placement assembly further includes a plurality of positioning blocks placed on the placement base. The plurality of positioning blocks are arranged sequentially at intervals around the outer edge of the placement position. Each positioning block has a positioning surface that is inclined toward the placement position. The end of the positioning surface closer to the placement base is farther away from the placement position than the end of the positioning surface farther away from the placement base.
8. The printing press according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The printing machine also includes a robotic arm, which is configured corresponding to the placement component. The robotic arm is used to move the workpiece to be printed, and the robotic arm is provided with a lifting and placing component for lifting and placing the workpiece to be printed.
9. The printing press according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lifting and placing assembly includes a suction cup for picking up and placing the workpiece to be printed and a vacuum generator connected to the suction cup.
10. The printing press according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The printing press further includes a transport mechanism for transporting the workpiece to be printed. The transport mechanism extends along a third direction, which is perpendicular to both the first and second directions. The printing component and the placement component are both mounted on the transport mechanism.