Integrated code spraying and printing unit structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated code-spurting printing unit structure, which relates to the field of code-spurting printing and comprises a support beam and a plurality of printing units. Supporting legs are downwards arranged at the two ends of the supporting beam; a plurality of sliding pieces are distributed on the supporting beam, and a base plate is arranged on the upper portions of the sliding pieces. A linear guide rail and a first air cylinder are vertically arranged on one side of the sliding part, the printing unit is provided with a sliding block in sliding fit with the linear guide rail, the output end of the printing unit is fixed to the printer, and a printing spray head of the printing unit corresponds to the base plate. Operators can carry out operations such as nozzle cleaning and ink path maintenance in the same unit, multiple devices do not need to be disassembled, and the maintenance time and the labor cost are saved. And after printing is finished, due to the characteristic of six-head integration, the multiple printing nozzles can be cleaned at the same station at a time during maintenance, the multiple printing nozzles do not need to be detached one by one for cleaning and maintenance, and the use convenience is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an integrated inkjet printing unit structure, mainly in the field of inkjet printing. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing demand for goods from the manufacturing industry and various sectors, the demand for various types of inkjet printing is also rising, leading to a continuous increase in the demand for inkjet printing equipment from related enterprises and merchants. Therefore, to conveniently, quickly, and efficiently print identification codes for related items, UV inkjet printers were invented. Today, due to continuous economic development and the rapid growth in demand for various goods, inkjet printing companies and merchants are paying more attention to optimizing and improving the printing parameters, performance, and structure of existing printing equipment. Existing inkjet printing equipment typically operates with independent printing units. During cleaning and maintenance, each printing unit needs to be disassembled, cleaned, and maintained separately. The inkjet printing position also needs to be individually positioned before printing, which often significantly increases printing costs, including but not limited to time, manpower, and resources. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention proposes an integrated inkjet printing unit structure. Operators can perform printhead cleaning and ink path maintenance within the same unit, eliminating the need to disassemble multiple devices and saving maintenance time and labor costs. After printing, due to the integrated six-head design, multiple printheads can be cleaned simultaneously at the same workstation during maintenance, without the need for individual disassembly, greatly improving ease of use.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows: it includes a support beam and several printing units;

[0005] The support beam has downward-facing feet at both ends;

[0006] The support beam is equipped with several sliding components;

[0007] A linear guide rail and a first cylinder are vertically arranged on one side of the sliding member. The printing unit is provided with a slider that slides with the linear guide rail. The output end of the first cylinder is fixed to the printing unit.

[0008] The integrated multi-printer unit structure offers a wider printing range, increasing the area of ​​multiple printheads from a single printhead. Multiple independent printing assemblies are connected by support beams to form a single unit, significantly reducing the size and complexity of the equipment compared to traditional print units. This makes the entire printing system more compact, saves installation space, and is suitable for various production environments, especially those with limited space.

[0009] Preferably, the support leg has an inverted T-shaped structure, which improves the stability of the support beam.

[0010] Preferably, two slide rails are provided on one side of the support beam, and the sliding member slides in engagement with the slide rails. This improves the stability of the engagement between the sliding member and the support beam.

[0011] Preferably, a base plate is provided on the upper part of the sliding member, the base plate is located above the support beam, and a fine-tuning seat is provided on the support beam corresponding to the base plate. The fine-tuning seat has a strip groove, and an adjusting screw is provided along the length direction of the strip groove. The end of the adjusting screw extends to the outside of the fine-tuning seat, and an adjusting handle is provided at the end of the adjusting screw. The adjusting screw is rotatably engaged with the fine-tuning seat. A fine-tuning block is slidably engaged in the strip groove, and the fine-tuning block is threadedly engaged with the adjusting screw and fixed to the base plate. By rotating the adjusting screw, the position of the fine-tuning block in the strip groove can be changed, thereby adjusting the position of the sliding member (printing unit) on the support beam, resulting in higher adjustment precision.

[0012] Preferably, the support beam is provided with a T-shaped groove corresponding to the fine-tuning seat, the fine-tuning seat is threaded with a shank screw, and the front end of the shank screw is provided with a locking block that slides with the T-shaped groove. The relative position of the fine-tuning seat and the support beam can be locked by rotating the shank screw.

[0013] Preferably, the fine-tuning block is connected to the substrate via a bolt with a handle, thereby locking the relative position of the fine-tuning block and the substrate.

[0014] Preferably, a micrometer is vertically positioned above the printing unit corresponding to the substrate. This facilitates the measurement of the distance between the printing unit and the substrate.

[0015] Preferably, a wiping structure is provided below the slider to facilitate wiping it clean after inkjet printing is completed.

[0016] Preferably, the wiping structure includes a housing, an inner box, and a wiping rod;

[0017] The inner box is slidably fitted inside the outer shell. The inner box is driven by a linear drive mechanism, which drives one end of the inner box to slide outward from the port of the outer shell. The upper end face of the inner box is open, and the outer end of the upper port of the inner box is provided with a wiping rod. A flexible scraper is provided on the wiping rod corresponding to the printing nozzle.

[0018] The lifting and lowering of the printing unit moves the print head to the height of the flexible scraper, activates the linear drive mechanism, and moves the inner box connected to the flexible scraper out of the outer shell. The print head then presses ink, squeezing out the ink inside the print head. When the inner box retracts, the flexible scraper makes full contact with the surface of the print head, thus wiping the print head and scraping away any impurities squeezed out. The inner box then returns to the outer shell, and the printing unit returns to its normal working position. This helps to clear the print head and ensure print quality.

[0019] Preferably, guide members are arranged side by side inside the outer casing, and the inner box slides with the guide members. The linear drive mechanism is disposed in the outer casing, and the output end of the linear drive mechanism is connected to the inner box. This allows for easier sliding of the inner box.

[0020] The technical principle and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] The printing system has been upgraded from a single printhead area to multiple printhead areas, with multiple independent printing units connected by support beams to form a single unit. It also incorporates a micrometer and fine-tuning structure, highly integrating functions such as coding, maintenance, and unit lifting into one system. Compared to traditional printing units, this significantly reduces the size and complexity of the equipment. This makes the entire printing system more compact, saves installation space, and is suitable for various production environments, especially those with limited space.

[0022] Multifunctional integration reduces the connection and coordination links between devices, improving system stability and reliability. It avoids potential failure points caused by connecting multiple independent devices, reducing maintenance costs and downtime.

[0023] Operators can perform printhead cleaning and ink path maintenance within the same unit without disassembling multiple devices, saving maintenance time and labor costs. After printing, due to the integrated six-head design, multiple printheads can be cleaned at the same station during maintenance without having to be disassembled individually, greatly improving ease of use.

[0024] The use of a micrometer screw gauge adds a unit lifting function, improving the flexibility and adaptability of the printing unit. The height of the printing unit can be quickly adjusted according to the height of different products and production line requirements, ensuring accurate coding position. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only four of the drawings in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a side view of the hidden support leg according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is an external schematic diagram of the wiping structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the wiping structure housing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] The components include: support beam 1, support leg 2, sliding member 3, linear guide rail 4, first cylinder 5, slider 6, fine adjustment seat 7, strip groove 8, adjusting screw 9, adjusting handle 10, fine adjustment block 11, T-shaped slide 12, screw with handle 13, locking block 14, bolt with handle 15, micrometer 16, printing unit 17, outer shell 18, inner box 19, wiping rod 20, flexible scraper 21, linear drive mechanism 22, guide member 23, and printing nozzle 24. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0032] Example

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the integrated inkjet printing unit structure includes a support beam 1 and six printing units 17; the support beam 1 has downward-facing support legs 2 at both ends; the support beam 1 has several sliding parts 3 distributed on it; a linear guide rail 4 and a first cylinder 5 are vertically arranged on one side of the sliding part 3; the printing unit 17 is provided with a slider 6 that slides with the linear guide rail 4; and the output end of the first light rail 5 is fixed to the printing unit 17.

[0034] The printing unit in this solution is existing technology, so its structure will not be described in detail.

[0035] The integrated multi-printer unit structure offers a wider printing range, increasing the area of ​​multiple printheads (24 areas) from a single printhead. Multiple independent printing assemblies are connected by a support beam 1, forming a unified unit. Compared to traditional print units, this significantly reduces the size and complexity of the equipment. This makes the entire printing system more compact, saves installation space, and is suitable for various production environments, especially those with limited space.

[0036] The support leg 2 has an inverted T-shaped structure, which improves the stability of the support beam 1.

[0037] Two slide rails are provided on one side of the support beam 1, and the sliding member 3 slides in cooperation with the slide rails. This improves the stability of the cooperation between the sliding member 3 and the support beam 1.

[0038] A base plate is provided on the upper part of the sliding member 3, and the base plate is located above the support beam 1. A fine-tuning seat 7 is provided on the support beam 1 corresponding to the base plate. The fine-tuning seat 7 has a strip groove 8, and an adjusting screw 9 is provided along the length direction within the strip groove 8. The end of the adjusting screw 9 extends to the outside of the fine-tuning seat 7, and an adjusting handle 10 is provided at the end of the adjusting screw 9. The adjusting screw 9 is rotatably engaged with the fine-tuning seat 7. A fine-tuning block 11 is slidably engaged within the strip groove 8, and the fine-tuning block 11 is threadedly engaged with the adjusting screw 9 and fixed to the base plate. By rotating the adjusting screw 9, the position of the fine-tuning block 11 within the strip groove 8 can be changed, thereby adjusting the position of the sliding member 3 (printing unit 17) on the support beam 1, achieving higher adjustment precision.

[0039] The support beam 1 is provided with a T-shaped groove 12 corresponding to the fine-tuning seat 7. The fine-tuning seat 7 is threadedly fitted with a shank screw 13. The front end of the shank screw 13 is provided with a locking block 14 that slides with the T-shaped groove 12. The relative position of the fine-tuning seat 7 and the support beam 1 can be locked by rotating the shank screw 13. In this embodiment, the main function of the support beam 1 is to bear weight and connect components. The total height is 220mm. The support beam 1 is connected by profiles and T-shaped aluminum connecting seats to increase its stability and facilitate connection to other components for easy installation and use.

[0040] The fine-tuning block 11 is connected to the substrate by a bolt with a handle 15, thereby locking the relative position of the fine-tuning block 11 and the substrate.

[0041] A micrometer 16 is vertically positioned above the printing unit 17 corresponding to the substrate. This facilitates the measurement of the distance between the micrometer and the substrate. Its effective adjustable distance is 25mm, and its main function is to adjust the safe height of the printing unit before printing, i.e., the distance between the print head 24 at the bottom of the printing unit and the object being printed.

[0042] The lower end of the slider 3 is provided with a wiping structure, which facilitates wiping it clean after inkjet printing is completed.

[0043] This embodiment includes six independent printing units and a separate maintenance device (wiping structure). Each independent inkjet printing unit is equipped with a micrometer and a fine-tuning mechanism. The micrometer mainly adjusts the height of the printing unit, while the fine-tuning mechanism adjusts the position of the printing unit on the support beam 1, thereby adjusting the position of the print head 24. The maintenance device is mainly used to wipe away any ink left on the printing unit after printing to ensure the effective use of the print head 24.

[0044] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the wiping structure includes a housing 18, an inner box 19, and a wiping rod 20;

[0045] The inner box 19 is slidably fitted inside the outer shell 18. The inner box 19 is driven by a linear drive mechanism 22. The linear drive mechanism 22 drives one end of the inner box 19 to slide outward from the port of the outer shell 18. The upper end face of the inner box 19 is open. The wiping rod 20 is provided at the outer end of the upper port of the inner box 19. A flexible scraper 21 is provided on the wiping rod 20 corresponding to the printing nozzle 24.

[0046] The lifting and lowering of the printing unit 17 moves the print head 24 to the height of the flexible scraper 21. The linear drive mechanism 22 is activated, moving the inner casing 19, connected to the flexible scraper 21, out of the outer casing 18. The print head then applies ink, squeezing out the ink inside. When the inner casing 19 retracts, the flexible scraper 21 makes full contact with the print head surface, effectively wiping the print head and removing any extruded impurities. The inner casing 19 then returns to the outer casing 18, and the printing unit 17 returns to its normal operating position. This process helps to clear the print head and ensure print quality. It effectively cleans and maintains the print head of the inkjet printing unit, improving print head cleanliness, extending print head lifespan, and ensuring the stability and reliability of inkjet printing quality. It has high practical value and promising prospects for widespread application.

[0047] Guide members 23 are arranged side-by-side inside the outer casing 18. The inner box 19 is slidably engaged with the guide members 23. The linear drive mechanism 22 is disposed in the outer casing 18, and its output end is connected to the inner box 19. This allows for easier sliding of the inner box 19. The guide member 23 is a guide rail, and the linear drive mechanism 22 is a cylinder.

[0048] The technical principle and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0049] The area of ​​the single printhead 24 has been increased to multiple printheads 24, connected by a support beam 1 to form a single unit. This is further enhanced by a micrometer 16 and a fine-tuning structure, highly integrating functions such as coding, maintenance, and unit lifting. Compared to traditional print units, this significantly reduces the size and complexity of the equipment. This makes the entire printing system more compact, saves installation space, and is suitable for various production environments, especially those with limited space.

[0050] Multifunctional integration reduces the connection and coordination links between devices, improving system stability and reliability. It avoids potential failure points caused by connecting multiple independent devices, reducing maintenance costs and downtime.

[0051] Operators can perform printhead cleaning and ink path maintenance within the same unit without disassembling multiple devices, saving maintenance time and labor costs. After printing, due to the integrated six-head feature, multiple printheads can be cleaned at the same station during maintenance, eliminating the need to disassemble them individually for cleaning and maintenance, greatly improving ease of use.

[0052] The micrometer screw gauge 16 adds a unit lifting function, improving the flexibility and adaptability of the printing unit 17. The height of the printing unit 17 can be quickly adjusted according to the height of different products and production line requirements, ensuring accurate coding position.

[0053] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated inkjet printing unit structure, characterized in that, It includes a support beam (1) and several printing units (17); The support beam (1) has downward-facing legs (2) at both ends; The support beam (1) is provided with several sliding parts (3); A linear guide rail (4) and a first cylinder (5) are vertically arranged on one side of the sliding member (3). The printing unit (17) is provided with a slider (6) that slides with the linear guide rail (4). The output end of the first cylinder (5) is fixed to the printing unit (17).

2. The integrated inkjet printing unit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support leg (2) has an inverted T-shaped structure.

3. The integrated inkjet printing unit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two slide rails are provided on one side of the support beam (1), and the sliding member (3) slides in cooperation with the slide rails.

4. The integrated inkjet printing unit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the sliding member (3) is provided with a base plate, which is located above the support beam (1). The support beam (1) is provided with a fine adjustment seat (7) corresponding to the base plate. The fine adjustment seat (7) is provided with a strip groove (8). An adjusting screw (9) is provided in the strip groove (8) along the length direction. The end of the adjusting screw (9) extends to the outside of the fine adjustment seat (7). An adjusting handle (10) is provided at the end of the adjusting screw (9). The adjusting screw (9) is rotatably engaged with the fine adjustment seat (7). A fine adjustment block (11) is slidably engaged in the strip groove (8). The fine adjustment block (11) is threadedly engaged with the adjusting screw (9). The fine adjustment block (11) is fixed to the base plate.

5. The integrated inkjet printing unit structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support beam (1) is provided with a T-shaped groove (12) corresponding to the fine adjustment seat (7). The fine adjustment seat (7) is threaded with a shank screw (13). The front end of the shank screw (13) is provided with a locking block (14) that slides with the T-shaped groove (12).

6. The integrated inkjet printing unit structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fine-tuning block (11) is connected to the substrate by a bolt with a handle (15).

7. The integrated inkjet printing unit structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The printing unit (17) is vertically positioned above the substrate with a micrometer (16).

8. The integrated inkjet printing unit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the slider (3) is provided with a wiping structure.

9. The integrated inkjet printing unit structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The wiping structure includes an outer shell (18), an inner box (19), and a wiping rod (20); The inner box (19) is slidably fitted inside the outer shell (18). The inner box (19) is driven by a linear drive mechanism (22). The linear drive mechanism (22) drives one end of the inner box (19) to slide outward from the port of the outer shell (18). The upper end face of the inner box (19) is open. The outer end of the upper port of the inner box (19) is provided with a wiping rod (20). The wiping rod (20) is provided with a flexible scraper (21) corresponding to the printing nozzle (24).

10. The integrated inkjet printing unit structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The outer shell (18) is provided with guide members (23) arranged in parallel. The inner box (19) is slidably engaged with the guide members (23). The linear drive mechanism (22) is disposed in the outer shell (18). The output end of the linear drive mechanism (22) is connected to the inner box (19).

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