Automatic feeding device for thermo-sensitive paper
By combining automated components and infrared sensors, automatic centering and positioning of thermal paper rolls is achieved, solving the problem of paper roll installation misalignment and improving production efficiency and equipment safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520412170.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-11
AI Technical Summary
In the current thermal paper processing, the paper roll is not easily centered during installation, which can lead to offset and wear. Furthermore, existing equipment lacks precise positioning capabilities.
By employing automated components such as drive motors, hydraulic cylinders, and infrared sensors, and through the combined movement of tracks and lifting plates, the paper roll is automatically centered, ensuring that the paper roll is accurately located at the center of the feeding position.
It improves the automation level of the feeding process, reduces manual intervention, increases production efficiency, ensures precise positioning of paper rolls, avoids wear and tear, and protects the safety of equipment and paper rolls.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of thermal paper processing technology, specifically to an automatic feeding device for thermal paper. Background Technology
[0002] When processing thermal paper, the rolled raw paper needs to be installed at the end of the equipment. Currently, the installation is mostly done by hoisting or lifting vehicles. During the installation process, the position of the paper roll cannot be adjusted to be centered. During installation, the paper roll may shift. When clamping and fixing the paper roll, it may rub or collide with some parts, causing wear and tear on the paper roll or the equipment. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic feeding device for thermal paper to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic feeding device for thermal paper, comprising:
[0005] track;
[0006] A support box is placed on top of the track. The bottom of the support box is provided with a movable part that cooperates with the track to drive the support box to move on top of the track. Infrared sensors for positioning are provided on both sides of the support box.
[0007] The movable part is located above the support box. The movable part includes a lifting plate that is lifted and lowered above the track. The top of the lifting plate is provided with a support groove, and the bottom of the lifting plate is equipped with a drive part for driving the support groove to adjust the position of the material end.
[0008] Preferably, the track has an inverted T-shaped structure, with limit baffles fixed to both ends of the track, and a limit switch fixed to the outer side of the limit baffle.
[0009] Preferably, the moving part includes a drive shaft rotatably mounted inside the support housing, a track wheel fixedly connected to the outer side of the drive shaft, the track wheel being rolled on the top of the track, a reducer fixedly connected to the drive shaft, and a drive motor fixedly connected to the input end of the reducer.
[0010] Preferably, a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the support box, the output end of the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the lifting plate, and a lifting slide rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting plate, the lifting slide rod being slidably connected to the support box.
[0011] Preferably, support frames are fixed to both sides of the support box, and the infrared sensor is vertically fixed to the end of the support frame.
[0012] Preferably, the lifting plate has a groove in the middle, a slider is slidably connected in the middle of the groove, the slider is fixedly connected to the support groove, a lead screw is rotatably connected to the bottom of the lifting plate, the lead screw is threadedly connected to the slider, and an adjustment motor for driving the lead screw to rotate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting plate.
[0013] Preferably, a material receiving groove is installed on one side of the support box.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The device realizes the automatic movement of the support box on the track, the lifting and lowering of the lifting plate, and the horizontal sliding of the support groove through automated components such as drive motor, hydraulic cylinder, and adjustment motor. This greatly improves the automation level of the feeding process, reduces manual intervention, and improves production efficiency. Infrared sensors are set on both sides of the device, which can detect the position of the paper roll in real time. The controller controls the adjustment motor to drive the support groove to slide on the top of the lifting plate, ensuring that the paper roll is accurately located in the center of the feeding position, providing a precise positioning basis for the subsequent processing. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the track structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lead screw structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material receiving groove of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hydraulic cylinder of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Track; 2. Track wheel; 3. Drive motor; 4. Support box; 5. Hydraulic cylinder; 6. Lifting slide bar; 7. Material receiving trough; 8. Limiting baffle; 9. Support frame; 10. Infrared sensor; 11. Lifting plate; 12. Lead screw; 13. Adjusting motor; 14. Slider; 15. Slide groove; 16. Support groove. 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 Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3, 4, 5, and 6, this utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic feeding device for thermal paper, comprising: a track 1 fixed to the ground; a support box 4 movably installed on the top of the track 1, the bottom of the support box 4 having a moving part that cooperates with the track 1 for driving the support box 4 to move on the top of the track 1, and infrared sensors 10 for positioning being provided on both sides of the support box 4; the moving part being positioned above the support box 4, the moving part including a lifting plate 11 that is lifted and lowered above the track 1, the top of the lifting plate 11 having a support groove 16 slidably provided, and the bottom of the lifting plate 11 having a driving part for driving the support groove 16 for adjusting the position of the material end.
[0024] It should be noted that in this invention, the paper roll to be processed is placed on the top of the support groove 16. Under the driving action of the moving part, the support box 4 moves along the track 1, causing the support box 4 to move to the feeding position. During the movement, the infrared sensors 10 on both sides detect the position of the ends between them. The driving part drives the support groove 16 to move horizontally on the top of the lifting plate 11, so that the ends of the paper roll correspond to the infrared sensors 10, and the paper roll is located at the center of the feeding position, which is convenient to hold and fix it from both ends, and convenient to drive its rotation.
[0025] Please see Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3, 4, 5, and 6, the track 1 has an inverted T-shaped structure. Both ends of the track 1 are fixedly connected to limit baffles 8. Limit switches are fixedly connected to the outer side of the limit baffles 8. The moving part includes a drive shaft that is rotatably installed inside the support housing 4. Track wheels 2 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the drive shaft. Track wheels 2 are rotatably installed on the top of the track 1. A reducer is fixedly connected to the drive shaft. A drive motor 3 is fixedly connected to the input end of the reducer.
[0026] It should be noted that when the drive support box 4 moves at the top of the track 1, the drive motor 3 drives the transmission shaft through the worm gear reducer, and the transmission shaft drives the track wheel 2 to move. The track wheel 2 moves at the top of the track 1, causing the support box 4 to move above the track 1. The limit switches on both sides of the limit baffle 8 are electrically connected to the drive motor 3, so that when the drive motor 3 drives the support box 4 to move to the designated position through the track wheel 2, it can be stopped in time, so that it can stop at the designated position, which is convenient for loading after positioning.
[0027] Please see Figure 5 , 6 As shown, a hydraulic cylinder 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the support box 4. The output end of the hydraulic cylinder 5 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 11. A lifting slide rod 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting plate 11. The lifting slide rod 6 is slidably connected to the support box 4.
[0028] It should be noted that when the support box 4 moves to the designated position, the hydraulic cylinder 5 drives the lifting plate 11 to rise, and the lifting plate 11 drives the lifting slide rod 6 to move upward. In this way, the lifting plate 11 drives the support groove 16 to move upward, so that the center of the paper roll aligns with the corresponding drive component of the equipment. The drive component moves towards the center at the same time, thereby squeezing and fixing the paper roll before transmission.
[0029] Please see Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 5 and 6, support frames 9 are fixedly attached to both sides of the support box 4 symmetrically, and infrared sensor 10 is vertically fixed to the end of the support frame 9.
[0030] It should be noted that this utility model is equipped with a controller that is electrically connected to an infrared sensor 10. Through the cooperation of the infrared sensor 10 and the controller, it can detect whether the two ends of the paper roll are located between the two infrared sensors 10.
[0031] Please see Figure 3 As shown, a sliding groove 15 is provided in the middle of the lifting plate 11, and a slider 14 is slidably connected in the middle of the sliding groove 15. The slider 14 is fixedly connected to the support groove 16. A lead screw 12 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the lifting plate 11. The lead screw 12 is threadedly connected to the slider 14. An adjustment motor 13 that drives the lead screw 12 to rotate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting plate 11.
[0032] It should be noted that, based on the feedback from the infrared sensor 10, the controller controls the adjusting motor 13 to operate. The adjusting motor 13 drives the lead screw 12, causing the slider 14 to move within the slide groove 15. The slider 14 drives the support groove 16 to slide on the top of the lifting plate 11, thereby adjusting the position of the paper roll end through the support groove 16, so that the paper roll is located in the center position.
[0033] Please see Figure 4 As shown, a receiving groove 7 is installed on one side of the support box 4.
[0034] It should be noted that during the forward movement of the support box 4, under the action of the other infrared sensors, when the receiving groove 7 is located below the processed roll, the corresponding clamping drive mechanism retracts to both ends, causing the roll to fall into the top of the receiving groove 7 for recycling.
[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first," "second," "third," or "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.
[0037] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0038] 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. An automatic feeding device for thermal paper, characterized in that: include: Track (1); Support box (4) is placed on top of the track (1). The bottom of the support box (4) is provided with a moving part that cooperates with the track (1) to drive the support box (4) to move on top of the track (1). Infrared sensors (10) for positioning are provided on both sides of the support box (4). The movable part is located above the support box (4). The movable part includes a lifting plate (11) that is lifted and lowered above the track (1). The top of the lifting plate (11) is provided with a support groove (16). The bottom of the lifting plate (11) is equipped with a drive unit for driving the support groove (16) to adjust the position of the material end.
2. The automatic feeding device for thermal paper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The track (1) has an inverted T-shaped structure, and both ends of the track (1) are fixedly connected to limit baffles (8). Limit switches are fixedly connected to the outer side of the limit baffles (8).
3. The automatic feeding device for thermal paper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving part includes a drive shaft rotatably mounted inside the support housing (4), a track wheel (2) is fixedly connected to the outside of the drive shaft, the track wheel (2) is rolled on the top of the track (1), a reducer is fixedly connected to the drive shaft, and a drive motor (3) is fixedly connected to the input end of the reducer.
4. The automatic feeding device for thermal paper according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hydraulic cylinder (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the support box (4). The output end of the hydraulic cylinder (5) is fixedly connected to the lifting plate (11). A lifting slide rod (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting plate (11). The lifting slide rod (6) is slidably connected to the support box (4).
5. The automatic feeding device for thermal paper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support box (4) has support frames (9) fixedly attached to both sides symmetrically, and the infrared sensor (10) is vertically fixedly attached to the end of the support frame (9).
6. The automatic feeding device for thermal paper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting plate (11) has a sliding groove (15) in the middle, and a slider (14) is slidably connected in the middle of the sliding groove (15). The slider (14) is fixedly connected to the support groove (16). The bottom of the lifting plate (11) is rotatably connected to a lead screw (12). The lead screw (12) is threadedly connected to the slider (14). The bottom of the lifting plate (11) is fixedly connected to an adjusting motor (13) that drives the lead screw (12) to rotate.
7. The automatic feeding device for thermal paper according to claim 1, characterized in that: A receiving groove (7) is installed on one side of the support box (4).