Visual single-station lithographic digital printer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a single-station lithographic digital printer with vision, which comprises a frame, a housing, a vision assembly, a printing assembly, an X-direction moving assembly, a Y-direction moving assembly, a Z-direction moving assembly, an ink scraping assembly, an ink supply assembly and a control terminal, and is characterized in that the vision assembly is arranged on one side of the frame; the X-direction moving assembly, the Z-direction moving assembly, the ink supply assembly and the ink scraping assembly are installed on the rack, the printing assembly is installed on the X-direction moving assembly, and the printing assembly comprises a printing head and a printing spray head; according to the utility model, the printing operation on the surface of an object can be completed, the difficulty in printing single and small-layout objects is solved, the requirements of some users are met, and the application range of the printer is widened; and meanwhile, a visual component is adopted to photograph a printed object, visual software is utilized to analyze the outline and the shape of the printed object, and a graph is zoomed and rotated, so that the printed image is accurately printed to a specified position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a single-station flatbed digital printer with vision. Background Technology

[0002] Digital printers are mainly used for printing on the surfaces of fabrics, cloths, clothing, packaging, and other objects. Existing digital printers are generally large and relatively expensive in order to meet the needs of continuous printing operations. At the same time, existing digital printers are generally capable of continuous printing of long objects, and are difficult to meet the printing requirements of smaller objects with a smaller printing area. Therefore, in order to meet the needs of printing single objects and small objects, as well as the printing needs of some enterprises, it is necessary to develop a digital printer. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a visual single-station flatbed digital printer that is easy to use, simple to operate, can complete the printing operation on the surface of objects, solves the problem of printing single or small objects, and meets the needs of some users. It is practical and widely used.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A single-station flatbed digital printer with vision includes a frame, a housing, a vision component, a printing component, an X-axis moving component, a Y-axis moving component, a Z-axis moving component, a scraper component, an ink supply component, and a control terminal. The housing is mounted on the frame, and the vision component is located on one side of the frame.

[0006] Furthermore, the X-axis moving component, Z-axis moving component, ink supply component, and ink scraping component are mounted on the frame, and the Y-axis moving component is mounted on the Z-axis moving component; the Z-axis moving component is located at the lower end of the Y-axis moving component, and the X-axis component is located at the upper end of the Y-axis moving component.

[0007] Furthermore, the printing component is mounted on the X-axis moving component, the printing component includes a print head and a print nozzle, and the ink supply component includes ink tank component one and ink tank component two, which are connected to the print nozzle.

[0008] Furthermore, the X-axis moving assembly includes a crossbeam, an X-axis motor, a first synchronous wheel, a second synchronous wheel, a probe bracket, and a grating.

[0009] Furthermore, the first synchronous pulley is mounted on the crossbeam and connected to the X-axis motor. A synchronous pulley mounting plate is mounted on the crossbeam, and the second synchronous pulley is mounted on the synchronous pulley mounting plate. A synchronous belt connects the second synchronous pulley and the first synchronous pulley.

[0010] Furthermore, the printer head is mounted on the crossbeam and connected to the synchronous belt. The X-axis motor drives the synchronous belt through the synchronous pulley to move the printer head along the crossbeam.

[0011] Furthermore, a probe bracket is installed on the printer head, and a grating probe is installed on the probe bracket. The grating probe and the grating are used together.

[0012] Furthermore, the Y-axis moving component includes a frame, a guide rail, a screw mounting plate one, a screw mounting plate two, a table support, a screw slider, a screw one, and a Y-axis motor.

[0013] Furthermore, the guide rail is installed on both sides of the frame, and a slider is provided on the guide rail. Screw mounting plate one and screw mounting plate two are set at both ends of the frame. Screw one is installed on screw mounting plate one and screw mounting plate two, and one end of screw one is connected to the Y-axis motor.

[0014] Furthermore, a connecting plate is installed at the lower end of the table support, and a screw slider is installed on the connecting plate. The screw slider is threadedly connected to a screw, and the Y-axis motor drives the screw slider and the connecting plate to move through the screw.

[0015] The tabletop support has sliding plates installed on both sides, the slider is installed on the sliding plates, the tabletop support has a tabletop and a tray mounting rack, and the tray mounting rack has a tray installed on it.

[0016] Furthermore, the Z-axis moving component includes a lifting bracket, a base, a second screw, a tensioning wheel, and a Z-axis motor. There are multiple second screws, and a screw sleeve is provided at the connection between the lifting bracket and the second screw. The second screw drives the lifting bracket to move up and down.

[0017] Furthermore, a synchronous pulley three is installed at the lower end of each screw two, and a belt connects the synchronous pulley three, the tensioning pulley, and the Z-axis motor.

[0018] Furthermore, the ink scraping assembly includes a motor, a scraping rod, a scraper holder, a scraper blade, and a scraping base. The scraper base is mounted on the frame, and the motor is mounted on the scraper base. The scraper base has a sliding groove, the scraper holder is mounted on the sliding groove, and the scraper blade is mounted on the scraper holder. A motor connecting rod is mounted on one end of the motor, and the motor connecting rod is connected to the scraper holder through the scraper connecting rod. The motor pushes the scraper connecting rod and the scraper holder to move along the sliding groove through the motor connecting rod.

[0019] Furthermore, a sensing metal sheet is installed on one side of the scraper holder, and an electromagnetic probe that cooperates with the sensing metal sheet is installed at one end of the scraper base.

[0020] Furthermore, the vision component includes a vision camera mounting bracket and a vision camera, with the vision camera mounted on the vision camera mounting bracket; the vision camera mounting bracket has a lifting function, allowing the vision camera to be positioned on the vision camera mounting bracket.

[0021] Furthermore, the control terminal includes an operating console and a circuit board. The circuit board is located in the operating console and integrates a printer control system. The operating console is equipped with control buttons and a power button, etc.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. This utility model realizes the horizontal movement of the printer head and print head through the X-axis moving component; realizes the loading, printing position adjustment and unloading of the printed object through the Y-axis moving component; and realizes the adjustment of the distance between the printed object and the print head through the Z-axis moving component, thus realizing the automatic printing operation of the print head on the printed object.

[0023] 2. Through the vision camera mounting bracket and the function of the vision component, the outline, state or position information of the printed object is collected, enabling the printer to scale and rotate the graphic, thereby facilitating the print head to accurately complete the printing operation of the set area of ​​the printed object.

[0024] 3. Through the action of the motor and scraper blade in the scraper assembly, the ink scraping operation of the print head is realized, ensuring the normal use of the print head.

[0025] 4. Through the design of the table and other components, the table can be moved back and forth, enabling printing of single items and small-sized items, which meets the needs of some users and reduces the cost of use. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below, but this is not a limitation on the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the X-axis moving component of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tabletop installation of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the Y-axis moving component structure of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the Y-axis moving component structure of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the Z-axis moving component structure of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the ink scraping assembly of this utility model.

[0034] The components are as follows: 1. Frame, 2. Housing, 3. Vision camera mounting bracket, 4. Ink tank assembly one, 5. Ink tank assembly two, 6. Print head, 7. Print nozzle, 8. Crossbeam, 9. X-axis motor, 10. Synchronous belt, 11. Synchronous pulley one, 12. Synchronous pulley two, 13. Synchronous pulley mounting plate, 14. Adjusting bolt, 15. Probe bracket, 16. Raster probe, 17. Raster, 18. Tabletop, 19. Tabletop bracket, 20. Tray, 21. Tray mounting bracket, 22. Connecting plate, 23. Screw slider, 24. Screw one, 25. Y-axis motor, 26. Slide plate, 27. Slide plate. 28. Guide rail, 29. Screw mounting plate one, 30. Screw mounting plate two, 31. Frame, 32. Lifting bracket, 33. Horizontal plate, 34. Base, 35. Screw two, 36. Screw sleeve, 37. Synchronous pulley three, 38. Tensioning pulley, 39. Z-axis motor, 40. Support bracket, 41. Motor one, 42. Motor connecting rod, 43. Scraper connecting rod, 44. Scraper holder, 45. Scraper, 46. Slide groove, 47. Scraper base, 48. Induction metal sheet, 49. Electromagnetic probe, 50. Vision camera, 51. Control panel, 52. Control buttons, 53. Power button. Detailed Implementation

[0035] See Figures 1 to 7 The illustrated single-station flatbed digital printer with vision system includes a frame 1, a housing 2, a vision component, a printing component, an X-axis moving component, a Y-axis moving component, a Z-axis moving component, a scraper component, an ink supply component, and a control terminal. The housing is mounted on the frame, and the vision component is located on one side of the frame.

[0036] The X-axis moving component, Z-axis moving component, ink supply component, and scraper component are mounted on the frame, and the Y-axis moving component is mounted on the Z-axis moving component; the Z-axis moving component is located at the lower end of the Y-axis moving component, and the X-axis component is located at the upper end of the Y-axis moving component.

[0037] The printing assembly is mounted on the X-axis moving assembly. The printing assembly includes a print head 6 and a print nozzle 7. The ink supply assembly includes an ink tank assembly 4 and an ink tank assembly 5. The ink tank assembly 4 and the ink tank assembly 5 are connected to the print nozzle 7.

[0038] Furthermore, the X-axis moving assembly includes a crossbeam 8, an X-axis motor 9, a first synchronous wheel 11, a second synchronous wheel 12, a probe bracket 15, and a grating 17.

[0039] Synchronous pulley 11 is mounted on crossbeam 8 and connected to X-axis motor 9. Synchronous pulley mounting plate 13 is mounted on crossbeam 8. Synchronous pulley 2 12 is mounted on synchronous pulley mounting plate 13. Synchronous belt 10 connects synchronous pulley 2 12 and synchronous pulley 11.

[0040] An adjusting bolt 14 is installed on the crossbeam 8, and one end of the adjusting bolt 14 is connected to the synchronous pulley mounting plate 13.

[0041] The printer head 6 is mounted on the crossbeam 8 and is connected to the synchronous belt 10. The X-axis motor 9 drives the synchronous belt 10 through the synchronous pulley 11 to move the printer head 6 along the crossbeam 8.

[0042] The printer head 6 is equipped with a probe bracket 15, and a grating probe 16 is installed on the probe bracket 15. The grating probe 16 is used in conjunction with the grating 17. The position of the printer head and printhead can be detected through the grating probe and the grating.

[0043] Furthermore, the X-axis motor drives the first synchronous pulley to rotate, the first synchronous pulley drives the synchronous belt to rotate, and the synchronous belt drives the printer head to move along the crossbeam, thereby realizing the movement operation of the printer head and printhead in the X-axis direction.

[0044] Furthermore, the Y-axis moving component includes a frame 31, a guide rail 28, a first screw mounting plate 29, a second screw mounting plate 30, a table support 19, a screw slider 23, a first screw 24, and a Y-axis motor 25.

[0045] Furthermore, the guide rail 28 is installed on both sides of the frame 31, and the guide rail 28 is provided with a slider 27. The screw mounting plate 29 and the screw mounting plate 30 are set at both ends of the frame 31, and the screw 24 is installed on the screw mounting plate 29 and the screw mounting plate 30. One end of the screw 24 is connected to the Y-axis motor 25.

[0046] A connecting plate 22 is installed at the lower end of the table support 19. A screw slider 23 is installed on the connecting plate 22. The screw slider 23 is threadedly connected to a screw 24. The Y-axis motor 25 drives the screw slider 23 and the connecting plate 22 to move through the screw 24.

[0047] Furthermore, the tabletop support 19 has slide plates 26 installed on both sides, the slider 23 is installed on the slide plates 26, the tabletop support 19 has a tabletop 18 and a tray mounting bracket 21 installed on it, and the tray mounting bracket 21 has a tray 20 installed on it.

[0048] Furthermore, the Y-axis motor drives the first screw to rotate, the first screw drives the screw slider to move along the first screw, the screw slider drives the connecting plate to move, and the connecting plate drives the table support to move along the guide rail; thereby realizing the movement of the table in the Y-axis direction.

[0049] Furthermore, the Z-axis moving component includes a lifting bracket 32, a base 34, a second screw 35, a tensioning wheel 38, and a Z-axis motor 39. There are multiple second screws 35, and the base 34 and the support bracket 40 are installed on the second screw 35. The second screw 35 is installed on the frame 1 through the base 34 and the support bracket 40.

[0050] A screw sleeve 36 is provided at the connection between the lifting bracket 32 ​​and the screw 35, and the screw 35 drives the lifting bracket 32 ​​to move up and down.

[0051] The lower end of each screw 35 is equipped with a synchronous pulley 37, and a belt connects the synchronous pulley 37, the tensioning pulley 38, and the Z-axis motor 39.

[0052] There are multiple lifting brackets 32, and horizontal plates 33 connect the lifting brackets 32.

[0053] Furthermore, the Z-axis motor drives the tension wheel and the synchronous pulley three to rotate via a belt. The rotation of the synchronous pulley three simultaneously drives the screw two to rotate. The screw two drives the lifting bracket to move up and down via the screw sleeve, thereby enabling the entire Y-axis moving assembly to complete the lifting operation.

[0054] Furthermore, the scraping assembly includes a motor 41, a scraping rod 43, a scraper holder 44, a scraper 45, and a scraping base 47. The scraping base 47 is mounted on the frame 1, and the motor 41 is mounted on the scraping base 47. The scraping base 47 is provided with a sliding groove 46, the scraper holder 44 is mounted on the sliding groove 46, and the scraper 45 is mounted on the scraper holder 44. A motor connecting rod 42 is mounted on one end of the motor 41, and the motor connecting rod 42 is connected to the scraper holder 44 through the scraping rod 43. The motor 41 pushes the scraping rod 43 and the scraper holder 44 to move along the sliding groove 46 through the motor connecting rod 42.

[0055] A sensing metal sheet 48 is installed on one side of the scraper holder 44, and an electromagnetic probe 49 that cooperates with the sensing metal sheet is installed at one end of the scraper base 47.

[0056] Furthermore, the motor drives the motor connecting rod to rotate, and the motor connecting rod drives the scraper seat to move along the slide groove through the scraper connecting rod, thereby realizing the movement operation of the scraper and realizing the scraping operation of the scraper assembly; at the same time, the sensing metal sheet and electromagnetic probe detect the position of the scraper.

[0057] Furthermore, the vision component includes a vision camera mounting bracket 3 and a vision camera 50, with the vision camera 50 mounted on the vision camera mounting bracket 3; the vision camera mounting bracket has a lifting function, allowing the vision camera to be positioned on the vision camera mounting bracket.

[0058] Furthermore, the control terminal includes an operating console 51 and a circuit board (not shown). The circuit board is located in the operating console 51 and integrates a printer control system. The operating console 51 is equipped with control buttons 52 and a power button 53, etc.

[0059] In use, the object to be printed is placed or laid flat on the table. A printing command is executed via a control terminal. A vision camera then captures an image of the object on the table and transmits the image to the printer control system. The printer control system compares the object information captured by the vision camera with reference or standard object information set by the printer system, calculates the printing area and angle, and plans or adjusts the trajectories of the X, Y, and Z-axis moving components, as well as adjusting the working frequency or sequence of the printhead. The Z-axis moving component adjusts the distance between the object and the printhead, while the Y-axis moving component moves the table and object towards the inside of the printer. After reaching the set position, the X-axis moving component moves the printhead. With the cooperation of the X and Y-axis moving components, the printhead completes the printing of the designated area on the object. After printing, all components reset, and the Y-axis moving component removes the table and object from the printer, thus completing the printing operation.

[0060] The printer head and printhead of this utility model are conventional components, so they will not be described in detail.

[0061] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions conceived without inventive effort should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A single-station flatbed digital printer with vision function, characterized in that: It includes a frame (1), a housing (2), a vision component, a printing component, an X-axis moving component, a Y-axis moving component, a Z-axis moving component, a scraping component, an ink supply component, and a control terminal. The housing is mounted on the frame, and the vision component is located on one side of the frame. The X-axis moving component, Z-axis moving component, ink supply component, and ink scraping component are mounted on the frame, and the Y-axis moving component is mounted on the Z-axis moving component; the Z-axis moving component is located at the lower end of the Y-axis moving component, and the X-axis component is located at the upper end of the Y-axis moving component. The printing assembly is mounted on the X-axis moving assembly. The printing assembly includes a print head (6) and a print nozzle (7). The ink supply assembly includes a first ink tank assembly (4) and a second ink tank assembly (5). The first ink tank assembly (4) and the second ink tank assembly (5) are connected to the print nozzle (7).

2. The single-station flatbed digital printer with vision as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The X-axis moving assembly includes a crossbeam (8), an X-axis motor (9), a first synchronous wheel (11), a second synchronous wheel (12), a probe bracket (15), and a grating (17). The first synchronous wheel (11) is mounted on the crossbeam (8) and connected to the X-axis motor (9). A synchronous wheel mounting plate (13) is mounted on the crossbeam (8), and the second synchronous wheel (12) is mounted on the synchronous wheel mounting plate (13). A synchronous belt (10) connects the second synchronous wheel (12) and the first synchronous wheel (11). The printer head (6) is mounted on the crossbeam (8) and connected to the synchronous belt (10). The X-axis motor (9) drives the synchronous belt (10) through the synchronous pulley (11) to move the printer head (6) along the crossbeam (8). A probe bracket (15) is mounted on the printer head (6), and a grating probe (16) is mounted on the probe bracket (15). The grating probe (16) is used in conjunction with the grating (17).

3. A single-station flatbed digital printer with vision as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The Y-axis moving component includes a frame (31), a guide rail (28), a screw mounting plate one (29), a screw mounting plate two (30), a table support (19), a screw slider (23), a screw one (24), and a Y-axis motor (25); the guide rail (28) is installed on both sides of the frame (31), and a slider (27) is provided on the guide rail (28); the screw mounting plate one (29) and the screw mounting plate two (30) are set at both ends of the frame (31); the screw one (24) is installed on the screw mounting plate one (29) and the screw mounting plate two (30); one end of the screw one (24) is connected to the Y-axis motor (25); A connecting plate (22) is installed at the lower end of the tabletop support (19). A screw slider (23) is installed on the connecting plate (22). The screw slider (23) is threadedly connected to a screw (24). The Y-axis motor (25) drives the screw slider (23) and the connecting plate (22) to move through the screw (24). Slide plates (26) are installed on both sides of the tabletop support (19). The slider (23) is installed on the slide plate (26). A tabletop (18) and a tray mounting bracket (21) are installed on the tabletop support (19). A tray (20) is installed on the tray mounting bracket (21).

4. A single-station flatbed digital printer with vision as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The Z-axis moving component includes a lifting bracket (32), a base (34), a second screw (35), a tensioning wheel (38), and a Z-axis motor (39). There are multiple second screws (35). A screw sleeve (36) is provided at the connection between the lifting bracket (32) and the second screw (35). The second screw (35) drives the lifting bracket (32) to move up and down. A synchronous pulley (37) is installed at the lower end of each second screw (35). A belt connects the synchronous pulley (37), the tensioning wheel (38), and the Z-axis motor (39).

5. A single-station flatbed digital printer with vision as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The scraper assembly includes a motor (41), a scraper connecting rod (43), a scraper holder (44), a scraper blade (45), and a scraper base (47). The scraper base (47) is mounted on the frame (1), and the motor (41) is mounted on the scraper base (47). The scraper base (47) is provided with a sliding groove (46), the scraper holder (44) is mounted on the sliding groove (46), and the scraper blade (45) is mounted on the scraper holder (44). One end of the motor (41) A motor connecting rod (42) is installed, and the motor connecting rod (42) is connected to the scraper holder (44) through a scraper connecting rod (43). The motor (41) pushes the scraper connecting rod (43) and the scraper holder (44) to move along the slide groove (46) through the motor connecting rod (42). An induction metal plate (48) is installed on one side of the scraper holder (44), and an electromagnetic probe (49) that cooperates with the induction metal plate (48) is installed at one end of the scraper base (47).

6. A single-station flatbed digital printer with vision as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The vision component includes a vision camera mounting bracket (3) and a vision camera (50), with the vision camera (50) mounted on the vision camera mounting bracket (3).

7. A single-station flatbed digital printer with vision as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The control terminal includes an operating console (51) and a circuit board. The circuit board is located in the operating console (51) and integrates a printer control system. The operating console (51) is equipped with control buttons (52) and a power button (53).

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