Material dispersing and feeding device for assembly line printing

Abstract

The utility model discloses a material dispersing and feeding device for assembly line printing, which comprises an inclined rack (1), a flaring-shaped flow guide frame (2) is arranged on the rack (1), and the width of the discharge position of the flow guide frame (2) is the same as that of the assembly line printing; and an air nozzle (3) for blowing away materials in a discrete manner is arranged at the feeding position of the flow guide frame (2). The feeding device not only can improve the working efficiency, but also has the advantages of being wide in application range, good in feeding effect, convenient to use and high in adjusting accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a material feeding device for a production line printing equipment, and in particular to a discrete material feeding device for production line printing. Background Technology

[0002] A production line printing machine is a type of printing equipment that can automate the printing of multiple materials. Before printing, the materials need to be arranged. In the past, this arrangement was mainly done manually, which was labor-intensive and time-consuming. Now, to improve the efficiency of the arrangement, many manufacturers use mechanical sorting and feeding. However, when sorting materials with one flat side and one uneven side, mechanical sorting and feeding cannot guarantee that the uneven side is always facing up. Therefore, to ensure that each material with one flat side and one uneven side is in a state of uneven side facing up when sorting, it is necessary to use a single orientation device to select the orientation of each material individually before sorting.

[0003] However, after the individual material selection process is completed, only a single material enters the sorting and loading station each time. Since automated printing lines typically print multiple rows and columns of material to maximize efficiency, feeding individual materials into the sorting and loading station is inefficient and significantly reduces overall printing efficiency. Therefore, designing a loading device to connect the individual material selection device and the automated printing line to improve overall printing efficiency is a pressing issue. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a material discrete feeding device for automated printing lines. This invention effectively solves the incompatibility problem between individual direction-selecting devices and automated printing lines, and has the advantage of improving work efficiency.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a material discrete feeding device for automated printing, comprising an inclined frame, on which a flared guide frame is provided, the width of the guide frame's discharge position being the same as the width of the automated printing line; an air nozzle for discretely blowing the material is provided at the material inlet position of the guide frame; the air nozzle disperses the material discretely onto the guide frame, thereby allowing the material entering the guide frame one by one to be arranged laterally at the discharge position of the guide frame, thus enabling the material to enter the automated printer in rows for printing, effectively solving the incompatibility problem between a single direction-selecting device and an automated printing line, and improving printing efficiency.

[0006] In the aforementioned material discrete feeding device for automated printing, a baffle is provided above the flow guide frame to allow only a single flat material to pass through. The baffle can block the material from above as it moves on the flow guide frame, preventing the material from flipping over during the movement and ensuring the feeding effect.

[0007] In the aforementioned material discrete feeding device for production line printing, there are two air nozzles, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the material inlet position of the guide frame. Only one of the two air nozzles is in working state at any given time. The air nozzles on both sides can blow the material to both sides. By using the two air nozzles to work together, the discrete range of the guide frame can be increased, thus improving the applicability.

[0008] In the aforementioned material discrete feeding device for automated printing, the air nozzle is equipped with a control component for controlling the working time or blowing intensity of the air nozzle; the control component can automatically control the working time or flow rate of the air nozzle, thereby controlling the distance at which the air nozzle blows the material, realizing automated discrete feeding and facilitating use.

[0009] In the aforementioned material discrete feeding device for automated printing, the control component is a switching valve or a regulating valve.

[0010] In the aforementioned material discrete feeding device for automated printing, the guide frame includes two symmetrically arranged inclined baffles, which are mounted on the upper surface of the frame.

[0011] In the aforementioned material discrete feeding device for production line printing, each inclined baffle plate has a vertical plate at its end away from the feeding position; the vertical plate can form a storage area at the end, which facilitates the subsequent feeding work on the production line.

[0012] In the aforementioned material discrete feeding device for automated printing, multiple lifting seats are provided on both sides of the baffle, and a lifting device is connected to the bottom surface of each lifting seat; a channel is provided on the frame corresponding to the position of each lifting seat; the lifting device can drive the baffle to move up and down, thereby adjusting the distance between the baffle and the bottom surface of the guide frame to accommodate the passage of different materials and expand the scope of application.

[0013] In the aforementioned material discrete feeding device for automated printing, the lifting device includes a ball screw perpendicular to the baffle, and a servo motor is connected to the end of the ball screw; a sliding seat is slidably mounted on the ball screw, and the lifting seat is mounted on the sliding seat.

[0014] In the aforementioned material discrete feeding device for automated printing, a detection light curtain for detecting whether material is passing through is provided at the end of the feed position of the guide frame. The detection light curtain is electrically connected to a controller for controlling the start and stop of the air nozzle. The detection light curtain can detect whether material is passing through at the feed position of the guide frame, thereby automatically controlling the start and stop of the air nozzle, which is convenient for use.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model improves the feeding device of existing assembly line printers. By setting a flared guide frame on the frame, and with air nozzles set at the feeding position of the guide frame, when a single piece of material moves from the previous station to the feeding position of the guide frame, the corresponding air nozzle is activated. The air nozzles disperse the material into the guide frame in a discrete manner, so that the materials entering the guide frame can be arranged laterally at the discharge position of the guide frame. This allows the materials to enter the assembly line printer in rows for printing, effectively solving the incompatibility problem between individual direction selection devices and assembly line printing equipment, and improving printing efficiency.

[0016] Furthermore, this invention also features a baffle above the guide frame, with a gap between the baffle and the guide frame allowing only a single piece of material to pass through. The baffle blocks the material from above as it moves along the guide frame, preventing it from flipping over and ensuring efficient feeding. Two air nozzles are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the material inlet position of the guide frame, with only one nozzle active during discrete feeding. These two nozzles blow the material to both sides, increasing the dispersion range of the guide frame and expanding its applicability. Finally, control components (such as valves or flow valves) are installed on the nozzles to automatically control their operating time or flow rate, thereby controlling the distance at which the nozzles disperse the material. This invention achieves automated discrete feeding, simplifying operation. Two vertical plates are connected to the discharge end of the inclined baffle, creating a storage area for subsequent material feeding on the production line. Multiple lifting seats, each equipped with a lifting device, move the baffle up and down, adjusting the distance between the baffle and the bottom of the guide frame to accommodate different materials, thus expanding its applicability. The lifting device, using a ball screw and servo motor, improves adjustment accuracy. A detection light curtain at the material inlet of the guide frame automatically controls the air nozzle's start and stop, further enhancing usability. Therefore, this invention not only improves work efficiency but also offers advantages such as wide applicability, excellent feeding effect, ease of use, and high adjustment accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Sectional view at point AA;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0022] The labels in the attached diagram are: 1-frame, 2-flow guide frame, 3-air nozzle, 4-baffle, 5-inclined baffle, 6-vertical plate, 7-lifting seat, 8-ball screw, 9-servo motor. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but this should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0024] Example 1. A material dispensing device for automated printing, configured as follows: Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the machine includes an inclined frame 1, on which a flared guide frame 2 is provided. The width of the discharge position of the guide frame 2 is the same as the width of the printing line. An air nozzle 3 for dispersing the material is provided at the inlet position of the guide frame 2.

[0025] A baffle 4 is provided above the flow guide frame 2, allowing only a single piece of material to pass through. Two air nozzles 3 are provided, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the material inlet position of the flow guide frame 2. Only one of the two air nozzles 3 is in working condition at any given time. Each air nozzle 3 is equipped with a control component for controlling the blowing intensity of the air nozzle 3. The control component is a regulating valve. The flow guide frame 2 includes two symmetrically arranged inclined baffles 5, which are installed on the upper surface of the frame 1. Each inclined baffle 5 has a vertical plate 6 at its end away from the material inlet position. Multiple lifting seats 7 are provided on both sides of the baffle 4, and a lifting device is connected to the bottom surface of each lifting seat 7. A channel is provided on the frame corresponding to the position of each lifting seat 7. The lifting device includes a ball screw 8 perpendicular to the baffle 4, and a servo motor 9 is connected to the end of the ball screw 8. A sliding seat is slidably installed on the ball screw 8, and the lifting seat 7 is installed on the sliding seat.

[0026] Example 2. A material dispensing device for automated printing, configured as follows: Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the machine includes an inclined frame 1, characterized in that: a flared guide frame 2 is provided on the frame 1, the width of the discharge position of the guide frame 2 is the same as the width of the printing line; and an air nozzle 3 for dispersing the material is provided at the inlet position of the guide frame 2.

[0027] A baffle 4 is provided above the flow guide frame 2, allowing only a single piece of material to pass through. Two air nozzles 3 are provided, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the material inlet position of the flow guide frame 2. Only one air nozzle 3 is active at a time. Each air nozzle 3 is equipped with a control element for controlling its operating time; the control element is a switch valve. The flow guide frame 2 includes two symmetrically arranged inclined baffles 5, mounted on the upper surface of the frame 1. Each inclined baffle 5 has a vertical plate 6 at its end away from the material inlet position. Multiple lifting seats 7 are provided on both sides of the baffle 4, and a lifting device is connected to the bottom surface of each lifting seat 7. A corresponding lifting seat is mounted on the frame. A channel is provided at each of the 7 positions; the lifting device includes a ball screw 8 perpendicular to the baffle 4, and a servo motor 9 is connected to the end of the ball screw 8; a sliding seat is slidably mounted on the ball screw 8, and the lifting seat 7 is mounted on the sliding seat; a detection light curtain for detecting whether material is passing through is provided at the end of the feed position of the flow guide frame 2, and a controller for controlling the start and stop of the air nozzle 3 is electrically connected to the detection light curtain; the controller is a programmable controller of model AFMC_V1.3, FX2C-20MRD or Cortex-R8, etc.; the detection light curtain adopts model FH-SS02-20120-N, WT2S-P031S21 or ELG1-0150P531, etc.

[0028] Working principle: In actual operation, the entire device is first installed between the individual material selection device and the production line printing equipment, so that the inlet position of the guide frame 2 is connected to the outlet position of the individual material selection device, and the outlet position of the guide frame 2 is connected to the inlet position of the production line printing equipment. Then, the entire device is connected to an external safe mains power. When the individual material selection device feeds a single material into the guide frame 2 through the inlet position of the guide frame 2, it controls the corresponding air nozzle 3 to start. The air nozzle 3 blows the material to one side, and with the inclined frame 1, the material can automatically slide down to the outlet position of the guide frame 2. To enable the air nozzle 3 to disperse the material into the guide frame 2, the activation time or airflow rate of the air nozzle 3 needs to be controlled according to the amount of material entering or the number of times the air nozzle 3 is activated. This controls the distance the material is moved away from the air nozzle 3 by the air nozzle 3. The different activation time or airflow rate of the air nozzle 3 each time it is activated controls the different distance the material is moved by the air nozzle 3, thus enabling the material to move discretely to the discharge position of the guide frame 2 and be arranged. Throughout the process, because this device has two air nozzles 3, which are respectively located on both sides of the material inlet position of the guide frame 2 (for the sake of convenience, air nozzle A and air nozzle B are referred to as air nozzle A in the following description), the process is as follows: (B is distinguished) During the specific discrete blowing process, only one nozzle 3 of nozzles A and B is in working state at a time. They can work alternately (i.e., nozzle A blows air first, then nozzle B blows air, then nozzle A blows air again), or nozzle A blows air a few times, then nozzle B blows air the same number of times, then nozzle A blows air the same number of times; at the same time, the blowing flow rate or blowing time of the same nozzle 3 increases or decreases in a stepwise manner; because a baffle 4 is installed on the guide frame 2, and a gap is provided between the baffle 4 and the guide frame for only a single material to pass through, the baffle can be used to disperse the material in a discrete manner. During the process of entering the guide frame and sliding to the discharge position of the guide frame, the material is blocked to prevent it from flipping over. When the height of the material to be fed changes, the servo motor 9 can be started. After the servo motor 9 starts, it will drive the ball screw 8 to rotate. After the ball screw 8 rotates, it will drive the lifting seat 7 to move in a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the frame 1. The baffle 4 is installed on the lifting seat 7. During the movement of the lifting seat 7, it will drive the baffle 4 to move together, thereby adjusting the distance between the bottom surface of the baffle 4 and the inner bottom surface of the guide frame 2 to suit the discrete feeding of different materials.

Claims

1. A material dispensing device for automated printing, comprising an inclined frame (1), characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a flared guide frame (2), the width of the discharge position of the guide frame (2) is the same as the width of the production line printing; the inlet position of the guide frame (2) is provided with an air nozzle (3) for dispersing the material.

2. The material discrete feeding device for automated printing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow guide frame (2) is provided with a baffle (4) above it, which allows only a single piece of material to pass through.

3. The material discrete feeding device for automated printing according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two air nozzles (3), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the feed position of the guide frame (2); only one air nozzle (3) is in working state at any time.

4. The material discrete feeding device for automated printing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The nozzle (3) is provided with a control component for controlling the working time of the nozzle (3) or the blowing intensity of the nozzle (3).

5. The material discrete feeding device for automated printing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control component is a switch valve or a regulating valve.

6. The material discrete feeding device for automated printing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow guide frame (2) includes two symmetrically arranged inclined baffles (5), which are installed on the upper surface of the frame (1).

7. The material discrete feeding device for automated printing according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each of the inclined baffles (5) has a vertical plate (6) at the end away from the feed position.

8. The material discrete feeding device for automated printing according to claim 2, characterized in that: Multiple lifting seats (7) are provided on both sides of the baffle (4), and a lifting device is connected to the bottom surface of each lifting seat (7); a channel is provided on the frame corresponding to the position of each lifting seat (7).

9. The material discrete feeding device for automated printing according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lifting device includes a ball screw (8) perpendicular to the baffle (4), and a servo motor (9) is connected to the end of the ball screw (8); a sliding seat is slidably mounted on the ball screw (8), and the lifting seat (7) is mounted on the sliding seat.

10. The material discrete feeding device for automated printing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the feed position of the flow guide frame (2) is provided with a detection light curtain for detecting whether there is material passing through, and the detection light curtain is electrically connected to a controller for controlling the start and stop of the air nozzle (3).

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