Staggered arrangement type printer head assembly capable of improving printing efficiency

By staggering the printhead assembly and fan design, the problem of reprinting caused by printhead spacing in linear motor printers is solved, improving printing efficiency and heat dissipation.

CN223644513UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09DONGGUAN HEYIN ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423238935.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing linear motor printers have gaps between multiple printheads arranged in a horizontal array, which requires the machine to reprint, affecting printing efficiency.

Method used

The printer head assembly adopts a staggered arrangement. By opening staggered mounting slots on the mounting plate, the printer heads are arranged in a staggered manner, and the two rows of print heads complement each other. Fans are set on both sides to accelerate airflow and improve heat dissipation.

Benefits of technology

It reduces printing time, improves overall printing efficiency, and enhances heat dissipation of the print head by accelerating airflow.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of printers, and particularly relates to a staggered arrangement type printer head assembly capable of improving printing efficiency, which comprises a printer rack, a beam type guide rail is connected to the surface of the top of the printer rack, and a head mounting rack is connected to the surface of the top of the movable end of the beam type guide rail. According to the utility model, the mounting grooves which are arranged in a staggered manner are formed in the mounting plate, so that the mounted printer heads can be arranged in two rows in a staggered manner, and the two rows of printer heads can carry out reprinting on the interval position between the printer heads in the printing process, thereby saving the printing time, improving the overall printing efficiency and reducing the production cost. And secondly, the fan is arranged on one side of the two rows of printer heads, so that the fan can supply air to the printer heads, the air flowing speed at the printer heads is increased, heat generated during operation of the printer heads can be dissipated more quickly, and the heat dissipation effect at the printer heads is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of printer technology, specifically relating to a staggered printer head assembly that can improve printing efficiency. Background Technology

[0002] A linear motor printer is a printing device that uses linear motor drive technology and is widely used in 3D printing, advertising printing and industrial manufacturing.

[0003] When using a linear motor printer, in order to print large-format prints, operators typically arrange multiple print heads in a horizontal array. However, there are gaps between the multiple print heads in the horizontal array. During the printing process, the machine needs to control the print heads to fill in these gaps, which is time-consuming and affects the overall printing efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, this invention provides a staggered printer head assembly that can improve printing efficiency to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a staggered printhead assembly that can improve printing efficiency. It aims to solve the problem in the prior art where there are gaps between multiple printheads arranged in a horizontal array. In this case, during the printing process, the machine needs to control the printhead to fill in these gaps, which is time-consuming and affects the overall printing efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a staggered printer head assembly that can improve printing efficiency, comprising a printer frame, a beam-type guide rail connected to the top surface of the printer frame, a printer head mounting bracket connected to the top surface of the movable end of the beam-type guide rail, a mounting plate connected to the inner surface of the bottom end of the printer head mounting bracket, a mounting groove formed on the top surface of the mounting plate, a printer head connected to the inner surface of the mounting groove, connecting blocks connected to both ends of the printer head, one end of the connecting block extending into the connecting groove, the connecting groove being formed on the top surface of a protrusion, the protrusion being disposed on the top surface of the mounting plate outside the mounting groove, a bolt being threaded through the top surface of the connecting block, one end of the bolt extending into a fixing hole formed on the bottom surface of the connecting groove.

[0007] In order to achieve staggered arrangement of the print head, as a preferred staggered arrangement print head assembly of the present invention that can improve printing efficiency, the size of the mounting slot matches the size of the print head, and the mounting slots are distributed in eight sets in a horizontal staggered array on the top surface of the mounting plate.

[0008] In order to achieve the installation and fixation of the printer head, as a preferred embodiment of the staggered arrangement printer head assembly of this utility model that can improve printing efficiency, the connecting block forms a sliding connection between the connecting groove and the protrusion, and the bolt forms a threaded connection between the connecting block and the fixing hole.

[0009] To improve the airflow speed at the printhead and thus enhance heat dissipation, a preferred embodiment of this invention, a staggered printhead assembly for improving printing efficiency, comprises a mounting plate with upright plates connected to the top surfaces at both ends of the mounting plate. One end of each upright plate has a placement groove, and an inner surface of the groove is connected to a mounting frame. A fan is connected to the inner surface of the mounting frame, and a slot is provided on the top surface of the mounting frame. One end of a rod is connected to the inner surface of the slot, and the other end of the rod passes through a vertical block. The vertical block is connected to the top surface of the mounting plate, and a spring, through which the rod passes, is located in a movable groove inside the vertical block. A pull block is connected to the top surface of the rod.

[0010] In order to achieve the placement of the mounting frame and the normal operation control of the fan, as a preferred embodiment of the staggered arrangement printer head assembly of this utility model that can improve printing efficiency, the mounting frame is slidably connected to the upright plate through the placement groove, and the fan is electrically connected to an external power supply through a control switch.

[0011] To facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the mounting frame, in a preferred embodiment of the staggered arrangement printer head assembly of this utility model that can improve printing efficiency, the insert rod is slidably connected to the mounting frame via a slot, and the insert rod is elastically connected to the upright block via a movable groove and a spring.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This invention features staggered mounting slots on the mounting plate, allowing the installed printheads to be arranged in two staggered rows. During printing, the two rows of printheads will fill in the gaps between them, thus saving printing time and improving overall printing efficiency.

[0014] This invention features a fan on one side of the two rows of print heads, which directs airflow towards the print heads, increasing the airflow speed at the print heads and allowing the heat generated during print head operation to dissipate more quickly, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect at the print heads. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the frame of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the machine head mounting bracket of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the partial screen explosion structure at the upright block of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Printer frame; 2. Beam guide rail; 3. Printer head mounting bracket; 4. Mounting plate; 5. Mounting slot; 6. Printer head; 7. Connecting block; 8. Connecting slot; 9. Protrusion; 10. Bolt; 11. Fixing hole; 12. Vertical plate; 13. Placement slot; 14. Mounting frame; 15. Fan; 16. Slot; 17. Insert rod; 18. Vertical block; 19. Spring; 20. Pull block. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides the following technical solution: a staggered printer head assembly that can improve printing efficiency, including a printer frame 1, a beam guide rail 2 connected to the top surface of the printer frame 1, a head mounting bracket 3 connected to the top surface of the movable end of the beam guide rail 2, a mounting plate 4 connected to the inner surface of the bottom end of the head mounting bracket 3, a mounting groove 5 opened on the top surface of the mounting plate 4, a printer head 6 connected to the inner surface of the mounting groove 5, connecting blocks 7 connected to both ends of the printer head 6, one end of the connecting block 7 extending into the connecting groove 8, the connecting groove 8 being opened on the top surface of the protrusion 9, the protrusion 9 being set on the top surface of the mounting plate 4 outside the mounting groove 5, and a bolt 10 being connected through the top surface of the connecting block 7, one end of the bolt 10 extending into the fixing hole 11 opened on the bottom surface of the connecting groove 8.

[0024] Preferably, the size of the mounting slot 5 matches the size of the printer head 6, and there are eight sets of mounting slots 5 arranged in a horizontally staggered array on the top surface of the mounting plate 4.

[0025] In actual use, the printer head 6 can be slidably placed into the mounting slot 5. There are eight sets of mounting slots 5 arranged in a horizontal staggered array on the mounting plate 4, so that the mounting slots 5 can be arranged in two rows of four sets in a staggered manner.

[0026] Preferably, the connecting block 7 forms a sliding connection between the connecting groove 8 and the protrusion 9, and the bolt 10 forms a threaded connection between the connecting block 7 and the fixing hole 11.

[0027] In practical use, the connecting block 7 can be slidably placed into the connecting groove 8 on the protrusion 9, and then the bolt 10 is screwed through the connecting block 7 into the fixing hole 11, so that the position of the connecting block 7 is fixed in the connecting groove 8, and the connecting block 7, along with the printer head 6, is installed and fixed on the mounting plate 4.

[0028] Preferably, the top surfaces of both ends of the mounting plate 4 are connected to upright plates 12. One end of the upright plate 12 has a placement groove 13. The inner surface of the placement groove 13 is connected to a mounting frame 14. The inner surface of the mounting frame 14 is connected to a fan 15. The top surface of the mounting frame 14 has a slot 16. The inner surface of the slot 16 is connected to one end of a plug rod 17. The other end of the plug rod 17 passes through a vertical block 18. The vertical block 18 is connected to the top surface of the mounting plate 4. The movable groove inside the vertical block 18 is provided with a spring 19 that is passed through by the plug rod 17. The top surface of the plug rod 17 is connected to a pull block 20.

[0029] In practical use, pull the lever 20, causing the lever 20 to move the insert rod 17 in the upright block 18 to press against the spring 19. This allows one end of the insert rod 17 to move out of the placement slot 13, thus sliding the mounting frame 14 with the fan 15 into the placement slot 13 on the upright plate 12. Then, release the lever 20, and the spring 19 will elastically push the insert rod 17 to move, allowing one end of the insert rod 17 to slide into the slot 16, thereby fixing the position of the mounting frame 14 in the placement slot 13. This allows the mounting frame 14 with the fan 15 to be mounted on the upright plate 12. Pulling the lever 20 again will allow one end of the insert rod 17 to slide out of the slot 16, making it easy to remove the mounting frame 14 for maintenance of the fan 15.

[0030] Preferably, the mounting frame 14 is slidably connected to the upright plate 12 via the placement groove 13, and the fan 15 is electrically connected to an external power supply via a control switch.

[0031] In actual use, the mounting frame 14 can be slidably placed into the placement slot 13 on the upright plate 12, and the fan 15 can be controlled by a switch.

[0032] Preferably, the insertion rod 17 is slidably connected to the mounting frame 14 via the slot 16, and the insertion rod 17 is elastically connected to the upright block 18 via the movable groove and the spring 19.

[0033] In practical use, one end of the insertion rod 17 can be slidably inserted into the slot 16 on the mounting frame 14, so that the position of the mounting frame 14 is fixed in the placement slot 13. When the insertion rod 17 slides on the upright block 18, it can elastically extend and retract on the upright block 18 through the movable slot and the spring 19.

[0034] Working principle: When using this staggered printhead assembly that improves printing efficiency, the printhead 6 is slidably placed into the mounting slot 5 on the mounting plate 4. At this time, the connecting block 7 on the printhead 6 slides into the connecting slot 8 on the protrusion 9. Then, the bolt 10 is screwed through the connecting block 7 and into the fixing hole 11, thus fixing the position of the connecting block 7 within the connecting slot 8. This secures the printhead 6 to the mounting plate 4. Because the mounting slots 5 are staggered on the mounting plate 4, the installed printheads 6 are arranged in two staggered rows on the mounting plate 4. When the printheads 6 are in use, the two rows of staggered printheads will fill in the gaps between them, allowing printing to be completed in one pass, thereby saving printing time. This improves overall printing efficiency. Secondly, pulling the pull block 20 causes the insert rod 17 to press against the spring 19 in the upright block 18, allowing one end of the insert rod 17 to move into the placement slot 13. This allows the mounting frame 14 with the fan 15 to slide into the placement slot 13 on the upright plate 12. Releasing the pull block 20 then allows the spring 19 to elastically push the insert rod 17, causing one end of the insert rod 17 to slide into the slot 16, thus fixing the mounting frame 14 in the placement slot 13. This activates the fan 15, which then blows air onto the two rows of printheads 6, increasing the airflow speed at the printheads 6 and allowing the heat generated during printhead operation to dissipate more quickly, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the printheads 6.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A staggered printer head assembly that can improve printing efficiency, comprising a printer frame (1), characterized in that: The top surface of the printer frame (1) is connected to a beam guide rail (2). The top surface of the movable end of the beam guide rail (2) is connected to a head mounting bracket (3). The inner surface of the bottom end of the head mounting bracket (3) is connected to a mounting plate (4). The top surface of the mounting plate (4) is provided with a mounting groove (5). The inner surface of the mounting groove (5) is connected to a printer head (6). The two ends of the printer head (6) are connected to connecting blocks (7). One end of the connecting block (7) extends into the connecting groove (8). The connecting groove (8) is opened on the top surface of a protrusion (9). The protrusion (9) is set on the top surface of the mounting plate (4) outside the mounting groove (5). The top surface of the connecting block (7) is connected with a bolt (10). One end of the bolt (10) extends into a fixing hole (11) opened on the bottom surface of the connecting groove (8).

2. The staggered printer head assembly for improving printing efficiency according to claim 1, characterized in that: The size of the mounting slot (5) matches the size of the printer head (6), and there are eight sets of mounting slots (5) arranged in a horizontally staggered array on the top surface of the mounting plate (4).

3. The staggered printer head assembly for improving printing efficiency according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting block (7) forms a sliding connection between the connecting groove (8) and the protrusion (9), and the bolt (10) forms a threaded connection between the connecting block (7) and the fixing hole (11).

4. The staggered printhead assembly for improving printing efficiency according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (4) has a vertical plate (12) connected to the top surface at both ends. A placement groove (13) is opened on one end of the vertical plate (12). A mounting frame (14) is connected to the inner surface of the placement groove (13). A fan (15) is connected to the inner surface of the mounting frame (14). A slot (16) is opened on the top surface of the mounting frame (14). One end of a plug rod (17) is connected to the inner surface of the slot (16). The other end of the plug rod (17) passes through the vertical block (18). The vertical block (18) is connected to the top surface of the mounting plate (4). A spring (19) is passed through by the plug rod (17) in the movable groove opened inside the vertical block (18). A pull block (20) is connected to the top surface of the plug rod (17).

5. A staggered printer head assembly for improving printing efficiency according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting frame (14) is slidably connected to the upright plate (12) via the placement slot (13), and the fan (15) is electrically connected to an external power supply via a control switch.

6. A staggered printhead assembly for improving printing efficiency according to claim 4, characterized in that: The insertion rod (17) is slidably connected to the mounting frame (14) via the slot (16), and the insertion rod (17) is elastically connected to the upright block (18) via the movable groove and the spring (19).