Ink-jet printer fixing support applied to conveying line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ink-jet printer auxiliary equipment, in particular to an ink-jet printer fixing support applied to a conveying line, which comprises a vertical moving assembly, the moving end of the vertical moving assembly is connected with an ink-jet printer, and the vertical moving assembly is mounted on a horizontal moving assembly; and the width adjusting assemblies are connected to the two ends of the horizontal moving assembly, the width adjusting assemblies are connected with supporting assemblies, and the supporting assemblies are connected with the side wall of the conveying line. According to the utility model, the height and position of the ink-jet printer can be adjusted according to different products, and the ink-jet efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inkjet printer auxiliary equipment technology, and in particular to an inkjet printer mounting bracket used in conveyor lines. Background Technology

[0002] A coding machine is an industrial device that prints text, graphics, barcodes, and other information on the surface of a product or packaging in a non-contact manner. It is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, electronics, automobiles, and other fields.

[0003] Inkjet printers can be integrated with production lines. Through sensors, controllers, and other devices, they interact and coordinate with other equipment on the production line, such as conveyor belts and packaging machines, to achieve an automated marking process. When a product arrives at the inkjet printer's position via the conveyor line, the printer automatically starts printing without manual intervention, greatly improving production efficiency and marking accuracy.

[0004] However, in existing technologies, inkjet printers are typically mounted on conveyor lines using fixed brackets. When products of different sizes, shapes, or heights are transported on the conveyor line, the inkjet printer struggles to adapt and accurately mark different products. In most cases, manual adjustment of the inkjet printer's position, height, and other parameters is required to accommodate the marking needs of different products. This manual adjustment method is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, increasing labor costs and reducing the overall efficiency of the production line, but it can also lead to problems such as inaccurate marking positions and poor printing results, thereby affecting product quality and the traceability of the markings, making it difficult to meet the stringent requirements of efficient, accurate, and automated marking in modern industrial production.

[0005] Therefore, those skilled in the art are dedicated to developing a mounting bracket for inkjet printers used in conveyor lines, which allows for adjustment of the height and position of the inkjet printer according to different products, thereby improving inkjet printing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a fixed bracket for inkjet printers used in conveyor lines, which facilitates the adjustment of the height and position of the inkjet printer according to different products and improves the inkjet printing efficiency.

[0007] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0008] A mounting bracket for an inkjet printer used in a conveyor line, comprising:

[0009] A vertical moving component, wherein the moving end of the vertical moving component is connected to an inkjet printer, and the vertical moving component is mounted on a horizontal moving component;

[0010] A width adjustment component is provided, with the width adjustment component connected to both ends of the horizontal moving component, and the width adjustment component is connected to a support component, which is connected to the side wall of the conveyor line.

[0011] The beneficial effects of adopting the above solution are as follows: the vertical moving component can automatically adjust the height of the inkjet printer according to different product heights, ensuring accurate inkjet printing position. The width adjustment components connected to both ends of the horizontal moving component are connected to the support component, allowing the bracket to adapt to conveyor lines of different widths or product channels with different spacing. Furthermore, the horizontal moving component can adjust the horizontal position of the vertical moving component, avoiding inaccurate or poor inkjet printing due to differences in product height, improving marking quality, meeting the high-precision marking needs of modern industry, and ensuring clear, accurate, and consistent product marking with precise inkjet printing position and high-quality printing effect. This is conducive to product quality tracking and traceability, and meets the strict requirements of modern industrial production for product quality control.

[0012] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0013] Furthermore, the vertical moving component includes a vertical moving plate, the inkjet printer is mounted on the vertical moving plate, and the vertical moving plate is connected to the horizontal moving component through a first guide component;

[0014] A telescopic cylinder is installed on the horizontal moving component, and the output end of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the vertical moving plate.

[0015] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solution are: using a telescopic cylinder as the power source for vertical movement, the precise telescopic movement of the telescopic cylinder can drive the vertical moving plate to move up and down, thereby driving the inkjet printer to move up and down. When it moves down to the appropriate position, it can print the product code. After moving up, it is convenient for the conveyor line to transport the product and reduce the interference of the inkjet printer on the product movement.

[0016] Furthermore, the first guide component includes a first guide rail mounted on the horizontal moving component. The first guide rail is vertically arranged, and a first slider that cooperates with the first guide rail is provided on the first guide rail. The first slider is also connected to the vertical moving plate.

[0017] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solution are: the vertically set first guide rail provides a precise guide path for vertical movement, and the first slider closely cooperates with the rail, so that the vertical moving plate moves up and down with precision and no deviation, ensuring that the inkjet printer is always at the correct height position and improving the inkjet printing accuracy.

[0018] Furthermore, the horizontal moving component includes a horizontal moving plate, the vertical moving component is mounted on the horizontal moving plate, the horizontal moving plate is connected to a support plate via a second guide component, and the width adjusting component is connected to both ends of the support plate.

[0019] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the horizontal moving component provides stable support for the vertical moving component and the inkjet printer, ensuring that the inkjet printer moves smoothly when moving horizontally and avoiding the impact of horizontal shaking on the inkjet quality.

[0020] Furthermore, the second guide assembly includes a second guide slide rail, which is mounted on the support plate and horizontally arranged. A second slider that cooperates with the second guide slide rail is provided on the second guide slide rail, and the second slider is also connected to the horizontal moving plate.

[0021] A power assembly is also installed on the support plate. The output end of the power assembly is connected to a rotating lead screw. The rotating lead screw is mounted on the support plate through a lead screw mounting seat. A lead screw bearing is sleeved on the rotating lead screw, and the lead screw bearing is also connected to the horizontal moving plate.

[0022] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solution are: the lead screw drive has high precision and self-locking. The power component drives the rotating lead screw to rotate. Through the cooperation between the lead screw and the lead screw bearing, the rotational motion is converted into the linear motion of the horizontal moving plate, thereby realizing the precise adjustment of the horizontal position of the inkjet printer and improving the position accuracy.

[0023] Furthermore, the width adjustment assembly includes a first adjustment plate, a second adjustment plate, and a third adjustment plate. The first adjustment plate, the second adjustment plate, and the third adjustment plate are all provided with a strip groove. One end of the first adjustment plate is connected to the horizontal movement assembly, and the other end of the first adjustment plate is connected to the strip groove on the second adjustment plate through a connecting screw. One end of the third adjustment plate is connected to the support assembly, and the other end of the third adjustment plate is connected to the strip groove on the second adjustment plate through a connecting screw.

[0024] The advantages of adopting the above-mentioned further solution are: the strip groove and connecting screws allow the connection length between each adjusting plate to be flexibly adjusted to adapt to different width conveyor lines or different product spacings, without the need to replace parts, thus saving costs.

[0025] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a support rod, one end of which is connected to the side wall of the conveyor line via a connecting block, and the other end of which is connected to the width adjustment assembly via a cross-shaped fixing bracket and a horizontal shaft.

[0026] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solution are: the support rod is firmly connected to the side wall of the conveyor line through the connecting block, providing a stable foundation for the entire fixed bracket, bearing the weight of the inkjet printer and various components, and ensuring stable operation of the equipment.

[0027] Furthermore, a vision camera is also installed on the vertical moving plate.

[0028] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solutions are: installing a vision camera can obtain information such as the inkjet printing position and effect in real time, provide feedback to the automated control system, realize accurate monitoring and quality inspection of the inkjet printing process, adjust the inkjet printing parameters in a timely manner, and ensure the quality of the marking. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a coding machine mounting bracket structure applied to a conveyor line according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical moving component and the horizontal moving component according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the width adjustment component and support component according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0033] 1. Vertical moving assembly; 2. Inkjet printer; 3. Horizontal moving assembly; 4. Width adjustment assembly; 5. Support assembly; 6. Conveyor line; 7. Vertical moving plate; 8. Telescopic cylinder; 9. First guide rail; 10. Horizontal moving plate; 11. Support plate; 12. Second guide rail; 13. Power assembly; 14. Rotating screw; 15. Screw mounting base; 16. First adjusting plate; 17. Second adjusting plate; 18. Third adjusting plate; 19. Strip groove; 20. Connecting screw; 21. Connecting block; 22. Cross-shaped fixing bracket; 23. Horizontal shaft; 24. Support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The principles and features of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0035] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "length," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "inner," "outer," "circumferential," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the system 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 invention.

[0036] In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," 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 communication 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 invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a mounting bracket for an inkjet printer used in a conveyor line includes...

[0039] Vertical moving component 1, with inkjet printer 2 connected to the moving end of vertical moving component 1, and vertical moving component 1 mounted on horizontal moving component 3;

[0040] Width adjustment component 4, both ends of horizontal movement component 3 are connected to width adjustment component 4, width adjustment component 4 is connected to support component 5, and support component 5 is connected to the side wall of conveyor line 6.

[0041] In this invention, the vertical moving component 1 can automatically adjust the height of the inkjet printer 2 according to different product heights to ensure accurate inkjet printing position. The width adjustment components 4 connected to both ends of the horizontal moving component 3 are connected to the support component 5, so that the bracket can adapt to conveyor lines 6 of different widths or product channels with different spacing. In addition, the horizontal moving component 3 can adjust the horizontal position of the vertical moving component 1 to avoid inaccurate printing or poor effect due to product height differences, thereby improving the marking quality.

[0042] like Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the vertical moving component 1 includes a vertical moving plate 7, and the inkjet printer 2 is mounted on the vertical moving plate 7. The vertical moving plate 7 is connected to the horizontal moving component 3 through a first guide component. A telescopic cylinder 8 is mounted on the horizontal moving component 3. The output end of the telescopic cylinder 8 is connected to the vertical moving plate 7. The telescopic cylinder 8 drives the vertical moving plate 7 to move up and down, thereby driving the inkjet printer 2 to move up and down. When the inkjet printer 2 moves down to a suitable position, it prints code on the product. After moving up, it facilitates the conveyor line 6 to transport the product and reduces the interference of the inkjet printer 2 on the product movement.

[0043] In this embodiment, the first guiding component includes a first guide rail 9 mounted on the horizontal moving component 3. Specifically, the first guide rail 9 is mounted on the vertical moving plate 7, and two first guide rails 9 are mounted on the vertical moving plate 7. The first guide rails 9 are vertically arranged, and a first slider cooperating with the first guide rail 9 is provided on each first guide rail 9. The first slider is also connected to the vertical moving plate 7. When the telescopic cylinder 8 drives the vertical moving plate 7, the vertical moving plate 7 moves along the first guide rail 9. In other embodiments, a vision camera is also mounted on the vertical moving plate 7, and the vision camera is electrically connected to a control component (not shown in the figure).

[0044] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, in another embodiment, the horizontal moving component 3 includes a horizontal moving plate 10, and a vertical moving component 1 is mounted on the horizontal moving plate 10. The horizontal moving plate 10 is connected to a support plate 11 via a second guide component, and width adjusting components 4 are connected to both ends of the support plate 11. Specifically, the second guide component includes a second guide rail 12, which is mounted on the support plate 11 and horizontally positioned. A second slider that cooperates with the second guide rail 12 is provided on the second guide rail 12, and the second slider is also connected to the horizontal moving plate 10.

[0045] A power assembly 13 is also mounted on the support plate 11. The power assembly 13 can be a servo motor or a stepper motor, and it is electrically connected to the control assembly. A rotating lead screw 14 is connected to the output end of the power assembly 13. The rotating lead screw 14 is mounted on the support plate 11 via a lead screw mounting seat 15. A lead screw bearing is sleeved on the rotating lead screw 14, and the lead screw bearing is also connected to a horizontal moving plate 10. The control assembly controls the rotation of the power assembly 13, which in turn drives the rotating lead screw 14 to rotate, causing the horizontal moving plate 10 to move along the second guide rail 12.

[0046] like Figure 1 , Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the width adjustment assembly 4 includes a first adjustment plate 16, a second adjustment plate 17, and a third adjustment plate 18. Each of the first, second, and third adjustment plates 16 and 18 is provided with a slot 19. One end of the first adjustment plate 16 is connected to the horizontal movement assembly 3, and the other end of the first adjustment plate 16 is connected to the slot 19 on the second adjustment plate 17 via a connecting screw 20. One end of the third adjustment plate 18 is connected to the support assembly 5, and the other end of the third adjustment plate 18 is connected to the slot 19 on the second adjustment plate 17 via a connecting screw 20. The overall length of the width adjustment assembly can be adjusted by adjusting the overlap length of the first and second adjustment plates 16 and the third adjustment plate 18. Different lengths of the second adjustment plate 17 can also be used to adjust the position of the horizontal movement assembly 3.

[0047] In this embodiment, the support assembly 5 includes a support rod 24. One end of the support rod 24 is connected to the side wall of the conveyor line 6 via a connecting block 21 and a fixing screw. The other end of the support rod 24 is connected to the width adjustment assembly 4 via a cross-shaped fixing bracket 22 and a horizontal shaft 23. The height of the horizontal moving assembly 3 can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the cross-shaped fixing bracket 22 on the support rod 24. Simultaneously, the angle between the support plate 11 and the conveyor line 6 can be adjusted by adjusting the connection angle between the cross-shaped fixing bracket 22 and the support rod 24.

[0048] In other embodiments, the vision camera uses a high-resolution CMOS sensor, which has the ability to quickly acquire images and recognize them with high precision. The control component can be a PLC controller. The PLC is connected to the vision camera, the telescopic cylinder 8, and the power component 13 through electrical connections to realize centralized control of the entire inkjet printing process.

[0049] When a product enters the coding area of ​​conveyor line 6, the vision camera is triggered first to capture an image of the product. The captured image is transmitted in real time to the image processing module in the control unit. Based on a pre-set product feature template, this module uses advanced image recognition algorithms to quickly and accurately identify the product's specific location, orientation, and size.

[0050] Based on the visual recognition results, the control component calculates the position parameters that the inkjet printer 2 needs to be adjusted, and sends corresponding control signals to the telescopic cylinder 8 and the power component 13. The power component 13 drives the rotating screw 14 to rotate, causing the horizontal moving plate 10 to move horizontally along the second guide rail 12. Then, after receiving the signal, the telescopic cylinder 8 drives the vertical moving plate 7 to move up and down, adjusting the height of the inkjet printer 2, thereby achieving precise positioning of the inkjet printer 2 in three-dimensional space.

[0051] After inkjet printer 2 moves to the calculated optimal printing position, the control unit starts inkjet printer 2 and performs printing operations on the product according to the preset printing content and format. During the printing process, a vision camera continuously monitors the printing effect, using image analysis to determine whether the printed content is clear and complete, and whether the printing position is accurate. If printing quality problems are found, such as blurry printing or positional deviation, the system immediately triggers an alarm and automatically adjusts the printing parameters or re-performs the printing operation according to the preset error correction strategy to ensure that the marking quality of each product meets the standards.

[0052] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0053] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mounting bracket for an inkjet printer used in a conveyor line, characterized in that: include A vertical moving component (1) is connected to a coding machine (2) at its moving end, and the vertical moving component (1) is mounted on a horizontal moving component (3); Width adjustment component (4), both ends of the horizontal moving component (3) are connected to the width adjustment component (4), the width adjustment component (4) is connected to the support component (5), and the support component (5) is connected to the side wall of the conveyor line (6).

2. The inkjet printer mounting bracket for a conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical moving component (1) includes a vertical moving plate (7), the inkjet printer (2) is mounted on the vertical moving plate (7), and the vertical moving plate (7) is connected to the horizontal moving component (3) through a first guide component; A telescopic cylinder (8) is installed on the horizontal moving component (3), and the output end of the telescopic cylinder (8) is connected to the vertical moving plate (7).

3. The inkjet printer mounting bracket for a conveyor line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first guide component includes a first guide rail (9) mounted on the horizontal moving component (3). The first guide rail (9) is vertically arranged. A first slider that cooperates with the first guide rail (9) is provided on the first guide rail (9). The first slider is also connected to the vertical moving plate (7).

4. The inkjet printer mounting bracket for a conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal moving component (3) includes a horizontal moving plate (10), the vertical moving component (1) is mounted on the horizontal moving plate (10), the horizontal moving plate (10) is connected to a support plate (11) through a second guide component, and the width adjustment component (4) is connected to both ends of the support plate (11).

5. The inkjet printer mounting bracket for a conveyor line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second guide assembly includes a second guide slide rail (12), which is mounted on the support plate (11) and is horizontally arranged. A second slider that cooperates with the second guide slide rail (12) is provided on the second guide slide rail (12), and the second slider is also connected to the horizontal moving plate (10). A power assembly (13) is also installed on the support plate (11). The output end of the power assembly (13) is connected to a rotating lead screw (14). The rotating lead screw (14) is installed on the support plate (11) through a lead screw mounting seat (15). A lead screw bearing is sleeved on the rotating lead screw (14). The lead screw bearing is also connected to the horizontal moving plate (10).

6. The inkjet printer mounting bracket for a conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width adjustment assembly (4) includes a first adjustment plate (16), a second adjustment plate (17), and a third adjustment plate (18). The first adjustment plate (16), the second adjustment plate (17), and the third adjustment plate (18) are all provided with a strip groove (19). One end of the first adjustment plate (16) is connected to the horizontal moving assembly (3), and the other end of the first adjustment plate (16) is connected to the strip groove (19) on the second adjustment plate (17) by a connecting screw (20). One end of the third adjustment plate (18) is connected to the support assembly (5), and the other end of the third adjustment plate (18) is connected to the strip groove (19) on the second adjustment plate (17) by a connecting screw (20).

7. The inkjet printer mounting bracket for a conveyor line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support assembly (5) includes a support rod (24), one end of which is connected to the side wall of the conveyor line (6) via a connecting block (21), and the other end of which is connected to the width adjustment assembly (4) via a cross fixing bracket (22) and a horizontal shaft (23).

8. The inkjet printer mounting bracket for a conveyor line according to claim 2, characterized in that: A vision camera is also installed on the vertical moving plate (7).

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