Printing head moving device for code spraying

By combining the lifting cylinder and magnetic sensor of the inkjet printing assembly with the motor encoder, the problem of unstable printing driven by the motor is solved, achieving printing accuracy and consistency, and improving printing quality and efficiency.

CN223546035UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14TIANJIN ZHONGCHAO PAPER IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520027279.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-07
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-07

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Technical Problem

The commonly used inkjet printing head is moved by a motor, which makes the operation complicated and the vibration affects the stability of the printing process and the printing quality.

Method used

The inkjet printer assembly includes an inkjet lifting mechanism and an inkjet locking mechanism. It is connected to a motor encoder via a lifting cylinder and a magnetic sensor to achieve precise position control of the inkjet printer, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of printing.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise movement of the inkjet printing head in multiple dimensions, improving production efficiency and printing quality.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a printing head moving device for code spraying, which comprises a transfer support, a code spraying transfer mechanism and a code spraying head assembly, the code spraying head assembly comprises a code spraying lifting mechanism and a code spraying locking mechanism, the code spraying transfer mechanism is connected through a fourth support vertical plate of the transfer support, a motor encoder is arranged on a transfer motor in the code spraying transfer mechanism, and the motor encoder is connected with the code spraying lifting mechanism. The transferring motor drives the transferring lead screw to move, the transferring lead screw drives the code spraying head assembly which is fixed to the transferring lead screw and connected with the transferring lead screw through a lead screw nut base to move, a code spraying lifting mechanism of the code spraying head assembly is fixed to the code spraying transferring mechanism, and the code spraying lifting mechanism drives a code spraying head locked through a code spraying locking mechanism to act through a lifting air cylinder. A magnetic sensor is arranged on the lifting air cylinder and connected with a motor encoder. According to the printing head moving device for code spraying, accurate movement of the code spraying printing head in multiple dimensions can be achieved, the moving performance of the code spraying printing head is optimized, and the production efficiency and the jet printing quality are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of printing, and in particular relates to a printing head moving device for inkjet printing. Background Technology

[0002] The printhead moving device is a key component of an inkjet printer. It is responsible for positioning the printhead in the correct position so that the required marking information can be printed on the product surface.

[0003] Currently, commonly used inkjet printer heads are often driven by motors, which makes the operation of the moving device more complicated. The vibration generated by the motor causes instability in the printing process, thus affecting the printing quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to propose a printing head moving device for inkjet printing, in order to solve the problem that commonly used inkjet printing heads are often driven by motors, which makes the operation of the moving device more complicated, and the vibration caused by the motor leads to instability in the printing process, thereby affecting the printing quality.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides a printing head moving device for inkjet printing, including a transfer bracket, an inkjet printing transfer mechanism, and an inkjet printing head assembly. The inkjet printing head assembly includes an inkjet printing lifting mechanism and an inkjet printing locking mechanism. The inkjet printing transfer mechanism is connected to the fourth support plate of the transfer bracket. The transfer motor in the inkjet printing transfer mechanism is equipped with a motor encoder. The transfer motor drives the transfer lead screw to move, and the transfer lead screw drives the inkjet printing head assembly fixed thereon and connected to it by a lead screw nut seat to move. The inkjet printing lifting mechanism in the inkjet printing head assembly is fixed to the inkjet printing transfer mechanism. The inkjet printing lifting mechanism is driven by a lifting cylinder to move the inkjet printing head locked by the inkjet printing locking mechanism. The lifting cylinder is equipped with a magnetic sensor, which is connected to the motor encoder.

[0007] Furthermore, the inkjet printing transfer mechanism includes a transfer motor, a coupling, a first guide rail support, a transfer base plate, a motor mounting plate, a second guide rail support, a first lead screw mounting seat, a second guide rail, a first guide rail, a second lead screw mounting seat, a motor encoder, a slider, and a transfer lead screw. The transfer motor is equipped with a motor encoder and is fixed to the motor mounting plate. The bottom of the motor mounting plate is fixed to the transfer base plate. The first and second guide rail supports are symmetrically mounted on the transfer base plate along its horizontal axis. The motor mounting plate is fixed to the right end face of the first and second guide rail supports. The first guide rail support and the second guide rail... The support bars have the same structure. The first guide rail is fixed on the first guide rail support bar, and the second guide rail is fixed on the second guide rail support bar. Sliding blocks are slidably installed on both the second and first guide rails. The upper surface of the sliding blocks is locked with a fixed mounting plate. The first lead screw mounting seat and the second lead screw mounting seat are fixed on the transfer base plate. The first lead screw mounting seat and the second lead screw mounting seat are connected to the transfer lead screw through bearings. The first lead screw mounting seat is fixed to the driving end. The transfer lead screw is connected to the transfer motor through a coupling. The lead screw nut seat is fixed on the transfer lead screw and is connected to the fixed mounting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the coding lifting mechanism includes a fixed mounting plate, a fixed side plate, a lifting cylinder, a fixed base plate, a linear bearing, a slide rod, and a magnetic sensor. The fixed side plate is symmetrically mounted with respect to the center line of the fixed mounting plate, and the lifting cylinder is fixed on the fixed base plate. The linear bearing is symmetrically fixed with respect to the center line of the fixed base plate, and the slide rod passes through the center of the linear bearing.

[0009] Furthermore, the coding locking mechanism includes a fixed base plate, a connecting rod, a third support plate, a coding dock fixing block, a sliding rod, a sliding locking block, and a fixing block. The coding dock fixing block includes an upper connecting block and a lower connecting block, which are bolted together. The upper connecting block is divided into left and right parts and is bolted to the connecting rod. The lower connecting block of the coding dock fixing block is fixed to the upper part of the coding dock. The top of the connecting rod is bolted to the sliding locking block. The sliding locking block is slidably connected to the fixing block. The fixing block has a scale. The top of the fixing block has sliding rods symmetrically arranged around the center line of the fixing block. A through hole is provided at the intersection of the two center lines of the fixing block, and the piston rod of the lifting cylinder is connected to the through hole.

[0010] Furthermore, the transfer bracket includes a top plate and a bottom plate connected by a second, fourth, and third support plate. The second support plate has a U-shaped through hole in its center, and there are two second support plates. Two second and fourth support plates are sequentially fixed to the bottom of the top plate from back to front. The bottom of the second support plate is fixed to the bottom plate of the transfer bracket. The left sides of both second support plates are fixed to the first support plate, and the right sides of the second and fourth support plates are fixed to the third support plate. The first support reinforcing plate is a right-angled trapezoid and is fixed to the top plate, fourth support plate, and second support plate of the transfer bracket. The two second support plates are fixed together by a rectangular second support reinforcing plate. The top of the second support reinforcing plate is fixed to the top plate of the transfer bracket. The fourth support plate is connected to the bottom plate of the transfer bracket.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the inkjet printing head moving device of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0012] In this invention, the magnetic sensor of the lifting cylinder is connected to the encoder of the transfer motor. The magnetic sensor monitors the movement of the piston within the lifting cylinder. The cylinder's movement is adjusted based on the magnetic sensor signal to ensure the precise vertical position of the inkjet head. The magnetic sensor and motor encoder provide accurate position and speed feedback, allowing operators to precisely control the movement of the inkjet printing head, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the printing position. Synchronous control of the lifting cylinder and transfer motor enables precise movement of the inkjet printing head in multiple dimensions, optimizing its movement performance and improving production efficiency and printing quality. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of this utility model. The illustrative embodiments of this utility model and their descriptions are used to explain this utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation of this utility model.

[0014] In the attached diagram:

[0015] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the inkjet printing head moving device described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of the inkjet printing head moving device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of point I in the main view of the inkjet printing head moving device described in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4This is a cross-sectional view at point AA in the main view of the inkjet printing head moving device described in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a side view of the transfer bracket in the inkjet printing head moving device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Transfer bracket top plate; 2. Transfer bracket bottom plate; 3. First bracket upright plate; 4. Second bracket upright plate; 5. Transfer motor; 6. Coupling; 7. First guide rail support; 8. Transfer base plate; 9. Motor mounting plate; 10. Second guide rail support; 11. First lead screw mounting seat; 12. Second guide rail; 13. First guide rail; 14. Second lead screw mounting seat; 15. Second bracket reinforcing plate; 16. Spraying dock; 17. Transfer lead screw; 18. Fourth bracket upright plate; 19. Fixed mounting plate; 20. Fixed side plate; 21. Lifting cylinder; 22. First bracket reinforcing plate; 23. Slider; 24. Fixed base plate; 25. Connecting rod; 26. Third bracket upright plate; 27. Spraying dock fixing block; 28. Sliding rod; 29. ​​Linear bearing; 30. Fixing block; 31. Sliding locking block. Detailed Implementation

[0022] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] See Figures 1-5 As shown, this embodiment provides a printing head moving device for inkjet printing, including a transfer bracket, an inkjet printing transfer mechanism, and an inkjet printing head assembly. The inkjet printing head assembly includes an inkjet printing lifting mechanism and an inkjet printing locking mechanism. The inkjet printing transfer mechanism is connected to the fourth bracket plate 18 of the transfer bracket. The transfer motor 5 in the inkjet printing transfer mechanism is equipped with a motor encoder. The transfer motor 5 drives the transfer lead screw 17 to move. The transfer lead screw 17 drives the inkjet printing head assembly fixed thereon and connected by a lead screw nut seat to move. The inkjet printing lifting mechanism of the inkjet printing head assembly is fixed to the inkjet printing transfer mechanism. The inkjet printing lifting mechanism drives the inkjet printing head 16 locked by the inkjet printing locking mechanism to move through the lifting cylinder 21. The lifting cylinder 21 is equipped with a magnetic sensor, which is connected to the motor encoder.

[0027] Specifically, in this embodiment, the inkjet printing transfer mechanism includes a transfer motor 5, a coupling 6, a first guide rail support 7, a transfer base plate 8, a motor mounting plate 9, a second guide rail support 10, a first lead screw mounting seat 11, a second guide rail 12, a first guide rail 13, a second lead screw mounting seat 14, a motor encoder, a slider 23, and a transfer lead screw 17. The transfer motor 5 is equipped with a motor encoder and is fixed to the motor mounting plate 9. The bottom of the motor mounting plate 9 is fixed to the transfer base plate 8. The first guide rail support 7 and the second guide rail support 10 are symmetrically mounted on the transfer base plate 8 along its horizontal axis. The motor mounting plate 9 is fixed to the right end face of the first guide rail support 7 and the second guide rail support 10. The support bar 7 and the second guide rail support bar 10 have the same structure. The first guide rail 13 is fixed on the first guide rail support bar 7, and the second guide rail 12 is fixed on the second guide rail support bar 10. Sliding blocks 23 are slidably installed on both the second guide rail 12 and the first guide rail 13. The upper surface of the sliding block 23 is fixed to the mounting plate 19. The first lead screw mounting seat 11 and the second lead screw mounting seat 14 are fixed on the transfer base plate 8. The first lead screw mounting seat 11 and the second lead screw mounting seat 14 are connected to the transfer lead screw 17 through bearings. The first lead screw mounting seat 11 is fixed to the active end. The transfer lead screw 17 is connected to the transfer motor 5 through the coupling 6. The lead screw nut seat is fixed on the transfer lead screw 17 and is connected to the mounting plate 19.

[0028] Specifically, in this embodiment, the fixed mounting plate 19, fixed side plate 20, lifting cylinder 21, fixed base plate 24, linear bearing 29, slide rod 28, and magnetic sensor are fixed. The fixed side plate 20 is symmetrically installed with the center line of the fixed mounting plate 19, and the lifting cylinder 21 is fixed on the fixed base plate 24. The linear bearing 29 is symmetrically fixed with the center line of the fixed base plate 24, and the middle part of the linear bearing 29 passes through the slide rod 28.

[0029] Specifically, in this embodiment, the inkjet printing locking mechanism includes a fixed base plate 24, a connecting rod 25, a third support plate 26, an inkjet printing terminal fixing block 27, a sliding rod 28, a sliding locking block 31, and a fixing block 30. The inkjet printing terminal fixing block 27 includes an upper connecting block and a lower connecting block, which are bolted together. The upper connecting block is divided into left and right parts and is bolted to the connecting rod 25. The lower connecting block of the inkjet printing terminal fixing block 27 is fixed to the upper part of the inkjet printing terminal 16. The top of the connecting rod 25 is fixed to the sliding locking block 31 by bolts. The sliding locking block 31 is slidably connected to the fixing block 30. The fixing block 30 has a scale. The top of the fixing block 30 is symmetrically provided with the sliding rod 28 along the center line of the fixing block 30. A through hole is provided at the intersection of the two center lines of the fixing block 30, and the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 21 is connected to the through hole.

[0030] Specifically, in this embodiment, the transfer support includes a top plate 1 and a bottom plate 2 connected by a second support plate 4, a fourth support plate 18, and a third support plate 26. The second support plate 4 has a U-shaped through hole in the middle, and there are two second support plates 4. The bottom of the top plate 1 is fixed with two second support plates 4 and a fourth support plate 18 from back to front. The bottom of the second support plate 4 is fixed to the bottom plate 2. The left sides of the two second support plates 4 are fixed to the first support plate 3, and the right sides of the second support plate 4 and the fourth support plate 18 are fixed to the third support plate 26. The first support reinforcing plate 22 is a right trapezoid and is fixed to the top plate 1, the fourth support plate 18, and the second support plate 4. The two second support plates 4 are fixed to each other by a rectangular second support reinforcing plate 15. The top of the second support reinforcing plate 15 is fixed to the top plate 1 of the transfer support. The fourth support plate 18 is connected to the bottom plate 8 of the transfer support.

[0031] The transfer motor drives a lead screw to rotate, converting the rotary motion into linear motion of the inkjet head, enabling the left and right movement of the inkjet head. The lifting and lowering of the inkjet head is driven by a lifting cylinder. The inkjet head is locked by a coding locking mechanism and is also lifted and lowered by the lifting cylinder. A magnetic sensor in the lifting cylinder is connected to the encoder of the transfer motor. The magnetic sensor monitors the movement of the piston in the lifting cylinder. The cylinder's movement is adjusted based on the magnetic sensor signal to ensure the precise vertical position of the inkjet head. The magnetic sensor and motor encoder provide precise position and speed feedback, allowing operators to accurately control the movement of the inkjet printing head, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the printing position. Synchronous control of the lifting cylinder and transfer motor enables precise movement of the inkjet printing head in multiple dimensions, optimizing its movement performance and improving production efficiency and printing quality.

[0032] 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. A printing head moving device for inkjet printing, characterized in that, The system includes a transfer bracket, a coding transfer mechanism, and a coding terminal assembly. The coding terminal assembly includes a coding lifting mechanism and a coding locking mechanism. The coding transfer mechanism is connected to the fourth support plate (18) of the transfer bracket. The transfer motor (5) in the coding transfer mechanism is equipped with a motor encoder. The transfer motor (5) drives the transfer screw (17) to move. The transfer screw (17) drives the coding terminal assembly fixed thereon and connected by a screw nut seat to move. The coding lifting mechanism in the coding terminal assembly is fixed to the coding transfer mechanism. The coding lifting mechanism is driven by a lifting cylinder (21) to move the coding terminal (16) locked by the coding locking mechanism. The lifting cylinder (21) is equipped with a magnetic sensor, which is connected to the motor encoder.

2. The inkjet printing head moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inkjet printing transfer mechanism includes a transfer motor (5), a coupling (6), a first guide rail support (7), a transfer base plate (8), a motor mounting plate (9), a second guide rail support (10), a first lead screw mounting seat (11), a second guide rail (12), a first guide rail (13), a second lead screw mounting seat (14), a motor encoder, a slider (23), and a transfer lead screw (17). The transfer motor (5) is equipped with a motor encoder. The transfer motor (5) is fixed on the motor mounting plate (9). The bottom of the motor mounting plate (9) is fixed to the transfer base plate (8). The transfer base plate (8) is symmetrically equipped with the first guide rail support (7) and the second guide rail support (10) along its horizontal axis. The right end face of the first guide rail support (7) and the second guide rail support (10) is fixed to the motor mounting plate (9). The first guide rail support (7) and the second guide rail support (10) are connected together. 0) The structure is the same. The first guide rail (13) is fixed on the first guide rail support (7), and the second guide rail (12) is fixed on the second guide rail support (10). The slider (23) is slidably installed on both the second guide rail (12) and the first guide rail (13). The upper surface of the slider (23) is locked with the fixed mounting plate (19). The first lead screw mounting seat (11) and the second lead screw mounting seat (14) are fixed on the transfer base plate (8). The first lead screw mounting seat (11) and the second lead screw mounting seat (14) are connected to the transfer lead screw (17) through bearings. The first lead screw mounting seat (11) is fixed at the active end. The transfer lead screw (17) is connected to the transfer motor (5) through the coupling (6). The lead screw nut seat is fixed on the transfer lead screw (17) and the lead screw nut seat is connected to the fixed mounting plate (19).

3. The inkjet printing head moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The coding lifting mechanism includes a fixed mounting plate (19), a fixed side plate (20), a lifting cylinder (21), a fixed base plate (24), a linear bearing (29), a slide rod (28), and a magnetic sensor. The fixed side plate (20) is symmetrically installed with respect to the center line of the fixed mounting plate (19), and the lifting cylinder (21) is fixed on the fixed base plate (24). The linear bearing (29) is symmetrically fixed with respect to the center line of the fixed base plate (24), and the slide rod (28) passes through the center of the linear bearing (29).

4. The inkjet printing head moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The coding locking mechanism includes a fixed base plate (24), a connecting rod (25), a third support plate (26), a coding dock fixing block (27), a sliding rod (28), a sliding locking block (31), and a fixing block (30). The coding dock fixing block (27) includes an upper connecting block and a lower connecting block. The upper connecting block and the lower connecting block are fixed together by bolts. The upper connecting block is divided into left and right parts and is locked to the connecting rod (25) by bolts. The lower connecting block of the coding dock fixing block (27) is fixed to the upper part of the coding dock (16). The top of the connecting rod (25) is fixed to the sliding locking block (31) by bolts. The sliding locking block (31) is slidably connected to the fixing block (30). The fixing block (30) has a scale. The top of the fixing block (30) is symmetrically provided with sliding rods (28) along the center line of the fixing block (30). A through hole is provided at the intersection of the two center lines of the fixing block (30), and the piston rod of the lifting cylinder (21) is connected to the through hole.

5. The inkjet printing head moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top plate (1) of the transfer bracket and the bottom plate (2) of the transfer bracket are connected by the second bracket upright plate (4), the fourth bracket upright plate (18), and the third bracket upright plate (26). The second bracket upright plate (4) has a U-shaped through hole in the middle, and there are two second bracket upright plates (4). The bottom of the top plate (1) of the transfer bracket is fixed with two second bracket upright plates (4) and the fourth bracket upright plate (18) from back to front. The bottom of the second bracket upright plate (4) is fixed to the bottom plate (2) of the transfer bracket. The left side of the two second bracket upright plates (4) is connected to the first bracket upright plate (2). The support plate (3) is fixed. The right side of the second support plate (4) and the right side of the fourth support plate (18) are both fixed to the third support plate (26). The first support reinforcing plate (22) is a right trapezoid and is fixed to the top plate (1) of the transfer support, the fourth support plate (18) and the second support plate (4). The two second support plates (4) are fixed together by a rectangular second support reinforcing plate (15). The top of the second support reinforcing plate (15) is fixed to the top plate (1) of the transfer support. The fourth support plate (18) is connected to the transfer base plate (8).