Automatic flexographic plate tearing machine
By designing an automatic flexographic plate tearing machine, and utilizing the cooperation of the drive device and plate clamp, the automatic tearing of printing plates is realized, solving the problem of time-consuming and laborious manual disassembly, and improving operational efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
The existing flexographic printing plate disassembly process is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to causing occupational injuries, and there is a lack of automated equipment.
Design an automatic plate tearing machine for flexible plates, including a main body, rollers, crossbeams, plate clamps, and a drive unit. The drive unit drives the crossbeam to rotate, and the plate clamp connectors extend and retract to clamp and separate the printing plate, thereby realizing automatic plate tearing.
It enables time-saving, labor-saving, safe and efficient plate disassembly, reduces manual operation, lowers the intensity of personnel work and the risk of occupational injury, and improves plate tearing efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of plate tearing machine technology, and more particularly to an automatic plate tearing machine for flexographic plates. Background Technology
[0002] Flexographic printing is an environmentally friendly, low-pressure printing method. Its printing plates are mostly made of photosensitive resin. After exposure and curing, the plate is adhered to the printing plate roller / sleeve using double-sided tape. The double-sided tape used typically has extremely strong adhesion to ensure a secure bond and prevent the plate from peeling off. After use, the printing plate needs to be disassembled by peeling it off the double-sided tape. Currently, after use, the printing plate is usually disassembled manually, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and can easily cause occupational injuries. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide an automatic flexographic plate tearing machine that is suitable for flexographic plate tearing operations. It has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and can effectively replace manual operation, saving time and effort.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides an automatic flexographic plate tearing machine, comprising: a main body, a roller, a crossbeam, at least one plate clamp, a drive device, and a plate roller sleeve; wherein, the left end of the roller is rotatably connected to the left side of the main body, and the right end of the roller is detachably connected to the right side of the main body; the left end of the crossbeam is rotatably connected to the left side of the main body, and the right end of the crossbeam is rotatably connected to the right side of the main body, and the crossbeam is located above the roller; each plate clamp is connected to the crossbeam via a plate clamp connector; the drive device is connected to the crossbeam and drives the crossbeam to rotate; the plate roller sleeve is fitted onto the roller, and the printing plate is attached to the plate roller sleeve with double-sided adhesive tape; after the printing plate is used, the drive device drives the crossbeam to rotate forward, the plate clamp connector extends, and drives the plate clamp to move downward, thereby approaching the plate roller sleeve on which the printing plate is attached; after the plate clamp is inserted and holds the printing plate, the drive device drives the crossbeam to rotate in the opposite direction, the plate clamp connector retracts, and drives the plate clamp to move upward, thereby separating the printing plate from the plate roller sleeve.
[0005] As shown above, the main body of the device is a wall panel.
[0006] As shown above, the drive unit is located at the right end of the crossbeam.
[0007] As shown above, the driving device is a motor.
[0008] As shown above, there are three plate clamps, which are evenly spaced on the crossbeam by plate clamp connectors.
[0009] As shown above, the plate clamp connector is a belt, one end of which is fixed to the crossbeam, and the other end of which is connected to the plate clamp.
[0010] As described above, the plate clamp includes: a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, a fixing wire, and a clamping spring for providing clamping force; wherein, the first clamping plate includes: a first connecting plate and a first clamping plate, one end of the first connecting plate is connected to the first clamping plate; the second clamping plate includes: a second connecting plate and a second clamping plate, one end of the second connecting plate is connected to the second clamping plate; the other end of the first connecting plate or the other end of the second connecting plate is connected to the plate clamp connector; both ends of the fixing wire are respectively disposed on the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, and the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are connected by the fixing wire; the spring is sleeved on the fixing wire and is located between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate; the first clamping plate or the second clamping plate is inserted between the printing plate and the double-sided tape, and the printing plate is clamped by the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.
[0011] As shown above, the first connecting plate is a rectangular connecting plate, the second connecting plate is a rectangular connecting plate, and the dimensions of the first connecting plate are equal to the dimensions of the second connecting plate; the first clamping plate is a semi-circular clamping plate, the second clamping plate is a semi-circular clamping plate, and the dimensions of the first clamping plate are equal to the dimensions of the second clamping plate; the diameter of the first clamping plate is connected to the length of the lower end of the first connecting plate, and the diameter of the second clamping plate is equal to the length of the lower end of the second connecting plate.
[0012] As shown above, at least one groove is provided on the inner side of the left end of the printing roller sleeve; at least one pin is provided on the outer side of the left end of the roller; after the printing roller sleeve is fitted onto the roller, the printing roller sleeve is rotated until the groove and the pin engage.
[0013] As shown above, there is one groove and one pin.
[0014] The beneficial effects achieved by this application are as follows:
[0015] (1) The flexible automatic tearing machine of this application has a simple structure, is easy to operate, saves time and effort, and is inexpensive.
[0016] (2) The flexible automatic plate tearing machine of this application can be applied to the tearing operation of mainstream flexible plate rollers such as solid and sleeve type. It can effectively replace manual operation, reduce manual operation, improve plate application efficiency, reduce the intensity of personnel operation, reduce the risk of human occupational injury, and has high promotion and use value.
[0017] (3) The drive device (e.g., motor) and plate clamping components (e.g., plate clamping connector and plate clamp) of the flexographic automatic plate tearing machine of this application can be disassembled and used in combination with the plate pasting machine, which saves more space. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of an automatic flexographic plate tearing machine. 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, this application provides an automatic flexographic plate tearing machine, including: a device body 1, a roller 2, a crossbeam 3, at least one plate clamp 4, a drive device 5, and a plate roller sleeve. The left end of the roller 2 is rotatably connected to the left side of the device body 1, and the right end of the roller 2 is detachably connected to the right side of the device body 1; the left end of the crossbeam 3 is rotatably connected to the left side of the device body 1, and the right end of the crossbeam 3 is rotatably connected to the right side of the device body 1, with the crossbeam 3 located above the roller 2; each plate clamp 4 is connected to the crossbeam 3 via a plate clamp connector 6; the drive device 5 is connected to the crossbeam 3 and drives the crossbeam 3 to rotate; the plate roller sleeve is fitted onto the roller 2, and the printing plate is adhered to the plate roller sleeve using double-sided adhesive tape. After the printing plate is used, the drive device 5 drives the crossbeam 3 to rotate in the forward direction, the plate clamp connector 6 extends, and the plate clamp 4 moves downward, thus approaching the plate roller sleeve on which the printing plate is pasted; after the plate clamp 4 is inserted and holds the printing plate, the drive device 5 drives the crossbeam 3 to rotate in the reverse direction, the plate clamp connector 6 retracts, and the plate clamp 4 moves upward, thus separating the printing plate from the plate roller sleeve.
[0022] Specifically, after the printing plate is used, the drive device 5 drives the crossbeam 3 to rotate in the forward direction, and the plate clamp connector 6 is gradually released from the crossbeam 3 (i.e., the plate clamp connector 6 extends), which drives the plate clamp 4 to move downward, thereby approaching the plate roller sleeve on which the printing plate is attached; after the plate clamp 4 is inserted and holds the printing plate, the drive device 5 drives the crossbeam 3 to rotate in the reverse direction, and the plate clamp connector 6 gradually wraps around the crossbeam 3 (i.e., the plate clamp connector 6 retracts), which drives the plate clamp 4 to move upward, providing tension, thereby separating the printing plate from the plate roller sleeve.
[0023] The roller 2 is embedded in the middle of the main body 1 of the device, and the left end of the roller 2 is rotatably connected to the left side of the main body 1 of the device, while the right end of the roller 2 is detachably connected to the right side of the main body 1 of the device. This allows the roller 2 to support forward and reverse rotation around the rotatable connection position, which facilitates the installation or removal of the printing roller sleeve.
[0024] Furthermore, the left end of the roller 2 is rotatably connected to the left side of the main body 1 of the device through a bearing, but it is not limited to a bearing. It can also be a hinge, ear plate or other connecting component that can support the roller 2 to rotate in the forward and reverse directions around the rotatably connected position.
[0025] Furthermore, the main body 1 of the device is a wall panel, but it is not limited to a wall panel. It can also be other support plates with supporting and load-bearing functions. In this application, it is preferred to be a wall panel, which can provide sufficient support and load-bearing force for the roller 2, the crossbeam 3, at least one plate clamp 4, the drive device 5 and the plate roller sleeve.
[0026] Furthermore, the drive unit 5 and the crossbeam 3 are detachably connected, which facilitates installation, disassembly or replacement.
[0027] Furthermore, the specific installation position of the drive device 5 is set according to the actual situation. In this application, it is preferred that the drive device 5 is set at the right end of the crossbeam 3, and the crossbeam 3 is rotated by the drive device 5.
[0028] Furthermore, the drive device 5 is an electric motor, but not limited to an electric motor. It can also be a worm gear drive, bevel gear drive, screw drive, hydraulic or pneumatic motor, or other devices that can drive the crossbeam 3 to rotate in both the forward and reverse directions. In this application, an electric motor is preferred.
[0029] Furthermore, the specific number of plate clamps 4 is set according to the actual situation. In this application, it is preferred that there are three plate clamps 4. The three plate clamps 4 are evenly spaced on the crossbeam 3 through the plate clamp connector 6, which can provide uniform force to the clamped printing plate, so that the double-sided tape can be easily torn off, and the printing plate can be separated from the plate roller sleeve. In addition, it can also prevent the clamped printing plate from being damaged due to uneven force.
[0030] Furthermore, the plate clamp 4 is fixedly connected to or detachably connected to the plate clamp connector 6. In this application, a detachable connection is preferred to facilitate installation, disassembly, or replacement.
[0031] Furthermore, the crossbeam 3 is fixedly connected to or detachably connected to the clamp connector 6. This application preferably uses a detachable connection to facilitate installation, disassembly, replacement, or position adjustment.
[0032] Furthermore, the plate clamp connector 6 is a belt, one end of which is fixedly or detachably connected to the crossbeam 3, and the other end of which is fixedly or detachably connected to the plate clamp 4.
[0033] Specifically, the clamp connector 6 is not limited to belts, but can also be other connecting devices such as chains, ropes or straps. In this application, a belt is preferred to avoid breakage due to tension.
[0034] Furthermore, the specific structure of the plate clamp 4 is set according to the actual situation. The plate clamp 4 can be realized by using a clamping device with a clamping function, such as a plate clamp or a spring clamp. In this application, the preferred configuration is as follows: the plate clamp 4 includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, a fixing wire, and a clamping spring for providing clamping force; wherein, the first clamping plate includes a first connecting plate and a first clamping plate, one end of the first connecting plate is connected to the first clamping plate; the second clamping plate includes a second connecting plate and a second clamping plate, one end of the second connecting plate is connected to the second clamping plate; the other end of the first connecting plate or the other end of the second connecting plate is connected to the plate clamp connector; the two ends of the fixing wire are respectively set on the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, and the fixing wire connects the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate; the spring is sleeved on the fixing wire and located between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate; the first clamping plate or the second clamping plate is inserted between the printing plate and the double-sided tape, and the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate clamp the printing plate.
[0035] Furthermore, the specific shape and dimensions of the first connecting plate, the second connecting plate, the first clamping plate, and the second clamping plate are all set according to actual conditions. Preferably, the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are rectangular, and the dimensions of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are equal; the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are semi-circular, and the dimensions of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are equal; the diameter of the first clamping plate is connected to the length of the lower end of the first connecting plate, and the diameter of the first clamping plate is equal to the length of the lower end of the first connecting plate; the diameter of the second clamping plate is connected to the length of the lower end of the second connecting plate, and the diameter of the second clamping plate is equal to the length of the lower end of the second connecting plate.
[0036] Specifically, the first and second clamping plates are set as semi-circular clamping plates, which facilitates insertion between the printing plate and the double-sided tape and firmly clamps the printing plate.
[0037] Furthermore, at least one groove is provided on the inner side of the left end of the printing roller sleeve; at least one pin 21 is provided on the outer side of the left end of the roller 2; after the printing roller sleeve is fitted onto the roller 2, rotating the printing roller sleeve until the groove engages with the pin 21 can improve the connection stability between the printing roller sleeve and the roller 2.
[0038] Specifically, during installation, the right end of roller 2 is removed from the right side of the main body 1 of the device. After rotating roller 2 around the rotating connection position to the desired position, the printing plate sleeve is fitted onto roller 2, and the groove is engaged with pin 21. After the installation of the printing plate sleeve is completed, the printing plate is attached to the printing plate sleeve with double-sided tape. Roller 2 is rotated around the rotating connection position until the right end of roller 2 is connected to the right side of the main body 1 of the device.
[0039] Furthermore, the specific number of grooves and the specific number of pins 21 are set according to the actual situation. In this application, it is preferred that there is one groove and one pin 21.
[0040] The beneficial effects achieved by this application are as follows:
[0041] (1) The flexible automatic tearing machine of this application has a simple structure, is easy to operate, saves time and effort, and is inexpensive.
[0042] (2) The flexible automatic plate tearing machine of this application can be applied to the tearing operation of mainstream flexible plate rollers such as solid and sleeve type. It can effectively replace manual operation, reduce manual operation, improve plate application efficiency, reduce the intensity of personnel operation, reduce the risk of human occupational injury, and has high promotion and use value.
[0043] (3) The drive device (e.g., motor) and plate clamping components (e.g., plate clamping connector and plate clamp) of the flexographic automatic plate tearing machine of this application can be disassembled and used in combination with the plate pasting machine, which saves more space.
[0044] Although preferred embodiments of this application have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this application. Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various alterations and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Thus, if these modifications and variations of this application fall within the scope of protection of this application and its equivalents, this application also intends to include these modifications and variations.
Claims
1. A flexographic automatic die-cutter characterized by, The device comprises a device body, a roller, a beam, at least one plate clamp, a driving device and a plate roller sleeve. The left end of the roller is rotatably connected to the left side of the device body, and the right end of the roller is detachably connected to the right side of the device body. The left end of the beam is rotatably connected to the left side of the device body, and the right end of the beam is rotatably connected to the right side of the device body, and the beam is located above the roller. Each plate clamp is connected to the beam through a plate clamp connector. The driving device is connected to the beam and drives the beam to rotate. The plate roller sleeve is sleeved on the roller, and the printing plate is pasted on the plate roller sleeve through double-sided tape. After the printing plate is used, the beam is driven by the driving device to rotate forward, the plate clamp connector is extended, the plate clamp is driven to move downward, and the plate clamp is close to the plate roller sleeve on which the printing plate is pasted. After the plate clamp inserts and clamps the printing plate, the beam is driven by the driving device to rotate reversely, the plate clamp connector is retracted, the plate clamp is driven to move upward, and the printing plate is separated from the plate roller sleeve. The device body is a wallboard.
2. The flexographic automatic die cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that The driving device is arranged at the right end of the beam.
3. The flexographic automatic die cutter of claim 1, wherein, The driving device is a motor.
4. The flexographic automatic tiling machine according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that There are three plate clamps, and the three plate clamps are evenly and spacedly arranged on the beam through the plate clamp connector.
5. The flexographic automatic die cutter of claim 1, wherein, The plate clamp connector is a belt, one end of the belt is fixedly connected to the beam, and the other end of the belt is connected to the plate clamp.
6. The flexographic automatic die cutter of claim 1, wherein, The plate clamp comprises a first clamp plate, a second clamp plate, a fixed iron wire and a clamp spring for providing clamping force.
7. The flexographic automatic die cutter of claim 1, wherein, The first clamp plate comprises a first connecting plate and a first clamping plate, and one end of the first connecting plate is connected to the first clamping plate. The second clamp plate comprises a second connecting plate and a second clamping plate, and one end of the second connecting plate is connected to the second clamping plate. The other end of the first connecting plate or the other end of the second connecting plate is connected to the plate clamp connector. The fixed iron wire is arranged on the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, and connects the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate. The spring is sleeved on the fixed iron wire and located between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate. The first clamping plate or the second clamping plate is inserted between the printing plate and the double-sided tape, and the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate clamp the printing plate. The first connecting plate is a rectangular connecting plate, the second connecting plate is a rectangular connecting plate, and the size of the first connecting plate is equal to the size of the second connecting plate. The first clamping plate is a semicircular clamping plate, the second clamping plate is a semicircular clamping plate, and the size of the first clamping plate is equal to the size of the second clamping plate.
8. The flexographic automatic die cutter of claim 7, wherein, The diameter of the first clamping plate is connected to the length of the lower end of the first connecting plate, and the diameter of the first clamping plate is equal to the length of the lower end of the first connecting plate. The diameter of the second clamping plate is connected to the length of the lower end of the second connecting plate, and the diameter of the second clamping plate is equal to the length of the lower end of the second connecting plate. The inner side of the left end of the plate roller sleeve is provided with at least one groove. The outer side of the left end of the roller is provided with at least one pin.
9. The flexographic automatic die cutter of claim 1, wherein, After the plate roller sleeve is sleeved on the roller, the plate roller sleeve is rotated to be engaged with the pin through the groove. There is one groove and one pin. 10. The flexographic automatic die cutter of claim 9, wherein,