UV nozzle cleaning machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a UV (ultraviolet) nozzle cleaning machine, which belongs to the technical field of industrial ink jet and comprises a shell, a cleaning mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the shell and comprises a cleaning fluid barrel fixedly mounted on the right side of the shell, a rear shell is arranged on the front side of the shell, and a second fluid barrel is fixedly connected to the top of the cleaning fluid barrel. According to the UV spray head cleaning machine, the module connecting support is matched with the spray head adjusting block and the spray head locking screw, the spray head is convenient and safe to install and fix, a large amount of time and energy can be saved, the PLC and the PLC expansion module are used, accurate selection can be conducted according to different spray head types, and in the circulating cleaning mode, the driving pump and the electromagnetic valve cooperate to drive the spray head to rotate. A heating system is matched, regulation and control are conducted through a temperature adjusting display screen, cleaning liquid is heated to improve the cleaning effect, the liquid spraying intensity of the spray head is variable, and an operator can conveniently check the cleaning effect in real time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial inkjet technology, specifically a UV printhead cleaning machine. Background Technology

[0002] Industrial inkjet printing is a technology that precisely sprays ink or other functional liquids through a printhead onto the surface of various materials to create specific patterns, logos, functional coatings, etc. It has a wide range of applications. For example, in the packaging and printing industry, it can quickly and accurately print exquisite patterns and text on cartons and boxes to meet the diverse packaging needs of products. Compared with traditional printing methods, it can achieve personalized customization, switch between different printing content at any time, and is faster, greatly improving the efficiency of packaging and printing. Printhead cleaning is an important part of the industrial inkjet industry. Its purpose is to ensure the normal operation of the printhead to maintain high-quality printing results.

[0003] The installation of nozzles is cumbersome, requiring operators to spend a lot of time and effort to fix them, resulting in low efficiency and safety issues such as nozzle loosening and cleaning fluid leakage. Cleaning machines are all fixed and integrated, lacking flexibility and unable to target different types of nozzles for specific cleaning, easily leading to incomplete cleaning or damage to the nozzles. Circulating cleaning lacks effective suction methods, failing to deeply clean the inside of the nozzles, leaving residual dirt that affects nozzle performance and lifespan. Room temperature cleaning is ineffective against stubborn stains, and the lack of pump speed adjustment and nozzle cleaning effect monitoring functions makes it difficult for operators to monitor the cleaning process in real time. Adjusting the nozzle height is also difficult, resulting in poor cleaning results. Therefore, this application proposes an alternative technical solution to address these problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a UV nozzle cleaning machine. It offers advantages such as convenient cleaning of different types of nozzles, adjustable heating for cleaning, and excellent cleaning results. It solves problems such as cumbersome nozzle installation, the need for operators to spend considerable time and effort fixing the nozzles, low efficiency, and safety issues like nozzle loosening and cleaning fluid leakage. Other issues include fixed, integrated cleaning machines lacking flexibility, inability to target different types of nozzles, incomplete cleaning, or nozzle damage; the lack of effective suction in circulating cleaning, preventing deep cleaning of the nozzle interior, leaving residual dirt that affects nozzle performance and lifespan; poor effectiveness of room temperature cleaning for stubborn stains; and the absence of pump speed adjustment and nozzle cleaning effect monitoring functions.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a UV nozzle cleaning machine, comprising a housing, wherein a cleaning mechanism is provided on the outer side of the housing;

[0006] The cleaning mechanism includes a cleaning fluid tank fixedly installed on the right side of the outer casing, a rear shell on the front of the outer casing, a second fluid tank fixedly connected to the top of the cleaning fluid tank, a first fluid tank fixedly installed on the top of the second fluid tank and fixedly connected to the right side of the outer casing, a nozzle inlet pipe on one side of the first fluid tank, a filter on the outside of the nozzle inlet pipe, a nozzle cleaning fluid tank on the top of the outer casing, a module connection bracket fixedly installed on one side of the outer casing above the nozzle cleaning fluid tank, and a cable placement platform inside the module connection bracket.

[0007] The module connecting bracket has nozzle adjusting blocks on its left and right sides. The nozzle adjusting blocks are internally threaded with nozzle locking screws that are threadedly connected to the module connecting bracket. The housing has a circulating liquid tank inside. The nozzle cleaning liquid tank is fixedly connected to a tank inlet pipe. A drain pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the tank inlet pipe. A waste liquid tank is fixedly connected to one side of the drain pipe. The housing has a drive pump inside. A solenoid valve is located on the outside of the drive pump.

[0008] Furthermore, a control component is provided inside the housing, including a PLC controller installed inside the housing, a PLC expansion module installed to the right of the PLC controller, an ultrasonic controller installed to the right of the PLC expansion module, a linear module connected to a module connection bracket installed inside the housing, a host sensor installed on the outside of the linear module, a power supply unit installed inside the housing, and an alarm installed on the top of the housing.

[0009] Furthermore, a control panel is provided on the back of the housing, which includes a power switch, a speed control button, an emergency stop button, and a temperature adjustment display screen.

[0010] Furthermore, the interior of the rear shell is provided with ventilation slots corresponding to the location of the power supply body, and the number of ventilation slots is several.

[0011] Furthermore, an ink tube is provided between the nozzle water inlet pipe and the nozzle cleaning fluid tank, and the alarm, power supply unit, upper sensor, linear module, ultrasonic controller and PLC controller are electrically connected.

[0012] Furthermore, the PLC controller is electrically connected to the control panel, and the speed adjustment button is used to control the drive pump.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This UV nozzle cleaning machine, with its modular connecting bracket, nozzle adjusting block, and nozzle locking screws, makes nozzle installation and fixation both convenient and safe, saving significant time and effort. Using a PLC controller and PLC expansion module, it can precisely select the appropriate module for different nozzle types. In circulating cleaning mode, the drive pump and solenoid valve work together to suction the nozzle, deeply cleaning its interior and greatly improving cleaning quality, restoring the nozzle to its optimal condition. Combined with a heating system, the cleaning solution is heated via a temperature control display, significantly improving the cleaning effect. A speed adjustment button allows for on-demand adjustment of the drive pump force, making the spray intensity variable and enabling operators to monitor the cleaning effect in real time. Waste liquid from the circulating liquid tank and nozzle cleaning liquid tank can be easily discharged into a waste liquid tank via a drain pipe. A linear module and upper-level sensor work together to control the nozzle lifting and lowering, making operation convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a rear sectional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a rear view schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Control panel; 2. Switch button; 3. Speed ​​control button; 4. Emergency stop button; 5. Temperature control display screen; 6. Waste liquid tank; 7. No. 1 liquid tank; 8. No. 2 liquid tank; 9. Cleaning liquid tank; 10. PLC controller; 11. PLC expansion module; 12. Ultrasonic controller; 13. Linear module; 14. Upper sensor; 15. Power supply unit; 16. Alarm; 17. Housing; 18. Drive pump; 19. Solenoid valve; 20. Nozzle adjustment block; 21. Nozzle locking screw; 22. Module connection bracket; 23. Cable placement platform; 24. Nozzle cleaning liquid tank; 25. Circulating liquid tank; 26. Nozzle inlet pipe; 27. Filter; 28. Drain pipe; 29. ​​Tank inlet pipe; 101. Rear shell. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The UV nozzle cleaning machine in this embodiment includes a housing 17, and a cleaning mechanism is provided on the outside of the housing 17.

[0022] In this embodiment, the cleaning mechanism includes a cleaning liquid tank 9 fixedly installed on the right side of the outer casing 17, a rear casing 101 provided on the front of the outer casing 17, a second liquid tank 8 fixedly connected to the top of the cleaning liquid tank 9, a first liquid tank 7 fixedly installed on the top of the second liquid tank 8 and fixedly connected to the right side of the outer casing 17, a nozzle inlet pipe 26 provided on one side of the first liquid tank 7, a filter 27 provided on the outside of the nozzle inlet pipe 26, a nozzle cleaning liquid tank 24 provided on the top of the outer casing 17, and a module connecting bracket 22 fixedly installed on one side of the outer casing 17 above the nozzle cleaning liquid tank 24.

[0023] The module connecting bracket 22 has a cable placement platform 23 inside. The left and right sides of the module connecting bracket 22 have nozzle adjustment blocks 20. The nozzle adjustment blocks 20 are threaded with nozzle locking screws 21 that are threaded with the module connecting bracket 22. The outer shell 17 has a circulating liquid tank 25 inside. The nozzle cleaning liquid tank 24 has a tank inlet pipe 29 fixedly connected inside. A drain pipe 28 is fixedly connected to one side of the tank inlet pipe 29. A waste liquid tank 6 is fixedly connected to one side of the drain pipe 28.

[0024] The housing 17 houses a drive pump 18, a PLC controller 10 is electrically connected to the control panel 1, and a speed control button 3 is used to control the drive pump 18 to easily adjust its pumping force. A solenoid valve 19 is located on the outside of the drive pump 18. The housing 17 houses a control assembly, which includes the PLC controller 10 located inside the housing 17. A PLC expansion module 11 is located to the right of the PLC controller 10, and an ultrasonic controller 12 is located to the right of the PLC expansion module 11.

[0025] In this embodiment, a linear module 13 connected to the module connection bracket 22 is provided inside the outer shell 17. An upper sensor 14 is provided on the outside of the linear module 13. A power supply body 15 is provided inside the outer shell 17. A ventilation slot is opened inside the rear shell 101 corresponding to the position of the power supply body 15. The number of ventilation slots is several, which helps the power supply body 15 to dissipate heat. An alarm 16 is provided on the top of the outer shell 17.

[0026] An ink tube is installed between the nozzle inlet pipe 26 and the nozzle cleaning fluid tank 24. The alarm 16, power supply unit 15, upper sensor 14, linear module 13, ultrasonic controller 12 and PLC controller 10 are electrically connected to facilitate electrical control. The back of the housing 17 is equipped with a control panel 1, which includes a switch button 2, a speed adjustment button 3, an emergency stop button 4 and a temperature adjustment display screen 5, which helps to adjust and control the device.

[0027] It should be noted that this UV nozzle cleaning machine, through the module connecting bracket 22, nozzle adjusting block 20, and nozzle locking screw 21, makes nozzle installation and fixation both convenient and safe, saving a lot of time and effort. Using PLC controller 10 and PLC expansion module 11, it can accurately select according to different nozzle types. In the circulation cleaning mode, the drive pump 18 and solenoid valve 19 work together to perform suction operation on the nozzle, deeply cleaning the inside of the nozzle, greatly improving the cleaning quality and restoring the nozzle to its optimal state. With the heating system, the cleaning fluid is heated through the temperature adjustment display screen 5, which greatly improves the cleaning effect. The speed adjustment button 3 can adjust the force of the drive pump 18 as needed, making the intensity of the liquid sprayed from the nozzle variable, allowing the operator to check the nozzle cleaning effect in real time. Waste liquid from the circulation liquid tank 25 and the nozzle cleaning liquid tank 24 can be discharged into the waste liquid tank 6 through the drain pipe 28, easily handling the waste liquid. The linear module 13 works with the upper sensor 14 to control the raising and lowering of the nozzle, making operation convenient.

[0028] The working principle of the above embodiments is as follows:

[0029] In use, the UV nozzle cleaning machine uses a No. 1 liquid tank 7, a No. 2 liquid tank 8, and a cleaning liquid tank 9 to store different cleaning solutions. The cleaning solution is delivered through the nozzle inlet pipe 26. The filter 27 on the outside of the nozzle inlet pipe 26 filters impurities to ensure the purity of the liquid entering the nozzle. The nozzle is placed on the module connecting bracket 22 and fixed and positioned by the nozzle adjusting block 20 and the nozzle locking screw 21 to ensure the stability of the nozzle during the cleaning process. The nozzle cleaning liquid tank 24 is used to place the nozzle for cleaning. The tank inlet pipe 29 inside the tank can introduce the cleaning solution into the tank. The drain pipe 28 discharges the waste liquid into the waste liquid tank 6. The circulating liquid tank 25 can realize the recycling of the cleaning solution. The drive pump 18 and the solenoid valve 19 control the circulation and flow of the liquid. The PLC controls each component according to the set program. The ultrasonic controller 12 controls the generation of ultrasonic waves during the cleaning process. The linear module 13 and the upper sensor 14 are used to control the movement of the nozzle. Finally, the control is controlled through the control panel 1.

[0030] The main power supply 15 provides power to the equipment, the alarm 16 sounds an alarm when the equipment malfunctions, the switch button 2 on the control panel 1 is used to turn on the equipment, the speed adjustment button 3 can adjust the speed of the drive pump 18, the emergency stop button 4 stops the equipment in an emergency, and the temperature adjustment display screen 5 is used to adjust and display the temperature of the cleaning fluid. When working, fix the nozzle and connect the ink tube, turn on the power, select the cleaning mode on the touch screen and press and hold the switch button 2 to perform cleaning through the ultrasonic controller 12. The pumping force of the drive pump 18 can be adjusted through the speed adjustment button 3. The heating system is used to improve the cleaning effect. After cleaning, the equipment can automatically discharge waste liquid and clean the pipeline, which is convenient for discharge and circulation, greatly increasing the automation effect of the cleaning device.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A UV nozzle cleaning machine, comprising a housing (17), characterized in that: A cleaning mechanism is provided on the outer side of the outer casing (17); The cleaning mechanism includes a cleaning liquid tank (9) fixedly installed on the right side of the outer shell (17), a rear shell (101) is provided on the front of the outer shell (17), a second liquid tank (8) is fixedly connected to the top of the cleaning liquid tank (9), a first liquid tank (7) fixedly installed on the top of the second liquid tank (8) and fixedly connected to the right side of the outer shell (17), a nozzle inlet pipe (26) is provided on one side of the first liquid tank (7), a filter (27) is provided on the outside of the nozzle inlet pipe (26), a nozzle cleaning liquid tank (24) is provided on the top of the outer shell (17), a module connection bracket (22) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer shell (17) above the nozzle cleaning liquid tank (24), and a cable placement platform (23) is provided inside the module connection bracket (22). The module connecting bracket (22) is provided with nozzle adjusting blocks (20) on the left and right sides. The nozzle adjusting blocks (20) are threaded with nozzle locking screws (21) that are threaded with the module connecting bracket (22). The outer shell (17) is provided with a circulating liquid tank (25). The nozzle cleaning liquid tank (24) is fixedly connected with a tank inlet pipe (29). A drain pipe (28) is fixedly connected to one side of the tank inlet pipe (29). A waste liquid tank (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the drain pipe (28). The outer shell (17) is provided with a drive pump (18). A solenoid valve (19) is provided on the outside of the drive pump (18).

2. The UV nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (17) is equipped with a control component, which includes a PLC controller (10) installed inside the housing (17), a PLC expansion module (11) installed on the right side of the PLC controller (10), an ultrasonic controller (12) installed on the right side of the PLC expansion module (11), a linear module (13) connected to the module connection bracket (22) installed inside the housing (17), a host sensor (14) installed on the outside of the linear module (13), a power supply unit (15) installed inside the housing (17), and an alarm (16) installed on the top of the housing (17).

3. A UV nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The back of the housing (17) is provided with a control panel (1), which includes a power switch (2), a speed control button (3), an emergency stop button (4), and a temperature control display screen (5).

4. A UV nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rear shell (101) has a ventilation groove inside that corresponds to the position of the power supply body (15), and there are several ventilation grooves.

5. A UV nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: An ink tube is provided between the nozzle inlet pipe (26) and the nozzle cleaning fluid tank (24), and the alarm (16), power supply unit (15), upper sensor (14), linear module (13), ultrasonic controller (12) and PLC controller (10) are electrically connected.

6. A UV nozzle cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The PLC controller (10) is electrically connected to the control panel (1), and the speed adjustment button (3) is used to control the drive pump (18).

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