Printing positioning mechanism and automatic printing equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a printing positioning mechanism and automatic printing equipment, the printing positioning mechanism comprises a support and a positioning assembly, the support is provided with a positioning frame, the positioning frame is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support, and the support and the positioning frame enclose a space for accommodating certificates; the positioning assembly comprises a top plate, a first elastic piece and a second elastic piece, the top plate is arranged in the space and fixedly connected with a guide column, the guide column is slidably connected to the support, the first elastic piece is arranged between the support and the top plate so that the top plate can drive the certificate to abut against the positioning frame, and the second elastic piece is fixedly connected to the support. The second elastic piece is used for driving the certificate to slide on the top plate so that the certificate can abut against the support. According to the printing positioning mechanism, a printing page can be kept flat, and the position accuracy of a certificate is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of printing equipment technology, and in particular to a printing positioning mechanism and an automated printing device. Background Technology

[0002] Some documents contain multiple pages, requiring the document to be flipped to the corresponding page for printing. However, the paper itself has a certain degree of flexibility and elasticity, making it difficult for the flipped pages to remain flat, and they are prone to varying degrees of curling. In addition, the position of the document is easily misaligned, which can lead to errors in the printing and affect the print quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a printing positioning mechanism that can keep the printed page flat and improve the positioning accuracy of documents.

[0004] This utility model also proposes an automated printing device having the above-mentioned printing positioning mechanism.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a printing positioning mechanism includes a bracket and a positioning component. The bracket is provided with a positioning frame, which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bracket. The bracket and the positioning frame enclose a space for accommodating a document. The positioning component includes a top plate, a first elastic member, and a second elastic member. The top plate is arranged in the space and is fixedly connected to a guide post. The guide post is slidably connected to the bracket. The first elastic member is arranged between the bracket and the top plate so that the top plate can drive the document to abut against the positioning frame. The second elastic member is fixedly connected to the bracket and is used to drive the document to slide on the top plate so that the document abuts against the bracket.

[0006] The printing positioning mechanism according to this utility model embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects: A positioning frame is fixedly connected to the upper end of a support, and the support and positioning frame form a space for accommodating the document. The document is fed into the space so that it is positioned between the top plate and the positioning frame. A guide post is fixedly connected to the top plate, passing through the support and slidably connected to it. A first elastic member is arranged between the support and the top plate, allowing the first elastic member to push the top plate to slide along the axial direction of the guide post, enabling the top plate to drive the document to abut against the positioning frame, thus ensuring the printed page of the document abuts against the positioning frame and keeping the page flat, preventing it from warping. A second elastic member is fixedly connected to the support, and the document abuts against the second elastic member. The second elastic member drives the document to slide on the top plate, allowing it to abut against the support, thereby positioning the document and stabilizing it within the space, preventing positional shift and improving print quality.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second elastic member includes a connecting part and two elastic parts. The connecting part is fixedly connected to the bracket and is located in the middle of the side wall of the space. The two elastic parts are respectively arranged on both sides of the connecting part.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic part is shaped like an arc and protrudes towards the top plate.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the number of guide posts is set to multiple, the multiple guide posts are arranged in parallel at intervals on the top plate, and the multiple guide posts are slidably connected to the bracket.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ends of the plurality of guide posts away from the top plate are all fixedly connected to the connecting frame.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the number of the first elastic elements is set to be multiple, the guide post corresponds one-to-one with the first elastic element, and the first elastic element is sleeved in the guide post.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket is provided with two guide portions, which are symmetrically arranged at the opening end of the space, and the distance between the two guide portions gradually decreases towards the space.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the top plate is provided with a guide portion, which is inclinedly connected to the end of the top plate in a direction away from the positioning frame, and the document can abut against the guide portion.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the number of both the bracket and the positioning component is set to multiple, the multiple brackets are arranged side by side at intervals, and each bracket corresponds to one positioning component.

[0015] An automated printing device according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a printing mechanism, a moving mechanism, and a printing positioning mechanism according to a first aspect of the present invention. The printing mechanism is used to print the document, and the moving mechanism is used to drive the bracket into the printing mechanism.

[0016] The automated printing device according to embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: When a document is placed between a top plate and a positioning frame, a first elastic member drives the top plate to move closer to the positioning frame, allowing the top plate to press the document against the positioning frame and flatten the document's page. A second elastic member drives the document to slide on the top plate, causing it to abut against a support to position the document. Then, a moving mechanism drives the support into the printing mechanism, enabling the printing mechanism to automatically print the document, improving printing efficiency and quality.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the printing positioning mechanism according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the printing positioning mechanism according to the first aspect of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second elastic element of the printing positioning mechanism according to the first aspect of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an automated printing device according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] Bracket 100, positioning frame 110, space 120, guide part 130;

[0026] Positioning component 200, top plate 210, guide post 211, connecting frame 212, guide part 213, first elastic element 220, second elastic element 230, connecting part 231, elastic part 232;

[0027] Printing mechanism 310, moving mechanism 320. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying 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.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0032] Understandably, referring to Figures 1 to 4The printing positioning mechanism of the first aspect of this utility model includes a bracket 100 and a positioning component 200. The bracket 100 is provided with a positioning frame 110, which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bracket 100. The bracket 100 and the positioning frame 110 enclose a space 120 for accommodating the document. The positioning component 200 includes a top plate 210, a first elastic member 220 and a second elastic member 230. The top plate 210 is arranged in the space 120 and is fixedly connected to a guide post 211, which is slidably connected to the bracket 100. The first elastic member 220 is arranged between the bracket 100 and the top plate 210 so that the top plate 210 can drive the document to abut against the positioning frame 110. The second elastic member 230 is fixedly connected to the bracket 100 and is used to drive the document to slide on the top plate 210 so that the document abuts against the bracket 100.

[0033] The positioning frame 110 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bracket 100, and the bracket 100 and the positioning frame 110 form a space 120 for accommodating the document. The document is fed into the space 120 so that it is arranged between the top plate 210 and the positioning frame 110. The top plate 210 is fixedly connected to a guide post 211, which passes through the bracket 100 and is slidably connected to the bracket 100. A first elastic member 220 is arranged between the bracket 100 and the top plate 210 so that the first elastic member 220 can push the top plate 210 to slide along the axial direction of the guide post 211, so that the top plate 210 can drive the document to abut against the positioning frame 110, so that the printed page of the document can abut against the positioning frame 110, thereby keeping the page of the document flat and preventing the page from curling up. The second elastic element 230 is fixedly connected to the bracket 100. The certificate abuts against the second elastic element 230. The second elastic element 230 can drive the certificate to slide on the top plate 210 so that the certificate can abut against the bracket 100, thereby positioning the certificate and keeping it stable within the space 120. This prevents the certificate from shifting position and helps improve printing quality.

[0034] The guide post 211 is fixedly connected to the top plate 210 and slidably connected to the bracket 100. The first elastic element 220 drives the top plate 210 to move closer to the positioning frame 110. The document is pushed into the opening of the space 120 so that it can be positioned between the positioning frame 110 and the top plate 210. The document pushes the top plate 210 away from the positioning frame 110, compressing the first elastic element 220. The first elastic element 220 then resets, pressing the document firmly against the positioning frame 110, ensuring the document's page remains flat for printing.

[0035] In addition, the second elastic element 230 is fixedly connected to one side of the bracket 100 so that when the document is fed into the space 120, the second elastic element 230 can abut against the document, so that the second elastic element 230 can push the document to slide on the top plate 210, so that the document can abut against the other side of the bracket 100, thereby positioning the document in the space 120, making the document position accurate, avoiding the document position deviation, thereby making the printing accurate and improving the printing quality.

[0036] It should be noted that the first elastic element 220 and the second elastic element 230 can both be springs, rubber parts, or silicone parts, which will not be elaborated here.

[0037] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 The positioning frame 110 has two printing holes, which correspond to the two pages of the document when they are unfolded. This allows the two pages of the document to correspond to the two printing holes when the top plate 210 drives the document to abut against the positioning frame 110, thus facilitating the printing of the document and improving the printing quality.

[0038] Understandably, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The second elastic element 230 includes a connecting portion 231 and two elastic portions 232. The connecting portion 231 is fixedly connected to the bracket 100 and is located in the middle of the side wall of the space 120. The two elastic portions 232 are respectively arranged on both sides of the connecting portion 231. By setting the connecting portion 231 to be fixedly connected to the middle of the side wall of the space 120 and the two elastic portions 232 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the connecting portion 231, the document can abut against the two elastic portions 232. The two elastic portions 232 can simultaneously and evenly apply a pushing force to the document, so that the document is balanced when sliding on the top plate 210. This allows for more precise pushing of the document against the other side of the bracket 100, improving the positional accuracy of the document and enabling the document to slide stably on the top plate 210. It also reduces the possibility of the document deviating or getting stuck during the sliding process, thus ensuring that the document is in the accurate printing position and effectively improving the printing accuracy and quality.

[0039] It should be noted that the number of second elastic elements 230 can be set to multiple, and multiple second elastic elements 230 are respectively arranged on multiple side walls of space 120 so that multiple second elastic elements 230 cooperate to push the document to slide on the top plate 210, so that the document can be constrained in multiple directions and the position of the document is accurate.

[0040] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The elastic part 232 is arc-shaped and protrudes towards the top plate 210. When the document is inserted into the space 120, it can abut against the elastic part 232. By setting the elastic part 232 to be arc-shaped and protruding towards the top plate 210, the document can gradually abut against the elastic part 232, reducing the contact area between the document and the elastic part 232, allowing it to slide more smoothly into the space 120, preventing the document from getting stuck at the end of the elastic part 232, and guiding the document to move towards the other side of the bracket 100, thus improving the positioning stability of the document.

[0041] In addition, by setting the shape of the elastic part 232 to be arc-shaped, when the document comes into contact with the elastic part 232, the document causes the elastic part 232 to bend and deform, so that the elastic part 232 can generate a more uniform and stable elastic recovery force, making the document smooth during the sliding process and improving the positioning accuracy of the document.

[0042] Understandably, referring to Figure 3 Multiple guide posts 211 are arranged in parallel and spaced intervals on the top plate 210, and each guide post 211 is slidably connected to the bracket 100. The multiple guide posts 211 are fixedly connected to the top plate 210 and slidably connected to the bracket 100. The parallel and spaced arrangement of the multiple guide posts 211 allows them to work together to guide the top plate 210 to move smoothly along the axial direction of the guide posts 211. The multiple guide posts 211 can support and guide the top plate 210 from different positions, effectively preventing the top plate 210 from wobbling, tilting, or other instability during sliding, allowing the top plate 210 to slide smoothly. This results in a uniform and stable pushing force from the top plate 210 on the document, ensuring the document remains flat against the positioning frame 110, further improving the flatness of the document page.

[0043] In addition, by setting multiple guide posts 211, the force borne by the top plate 210 during the sliding process can be distributed, making the force on each guide post 211 more balanced, reducing the risk of deformation and wear of a single guide post 211 due to excessive force, extending the service life of the guide post 211 and the entire printing positioning mechanism, and improving the reliability and stability of the printing positioning mechanism.

[0044] Specifically, refer to Figure 3The ends of multiple guide posts 211 furthest from the top plate 210 are fixedly connected to the connecting frame 212. One end of each guide post 211 is fixedly connected to the top plate 210, and the other end is fixedly connected to the connecting frame 212. By connecting multiple guide posts 211 with the connecting frame 212, the multiple guide posts 211 are connected as a whole, enabling the multiple guide posts 211 to move synchronously. This avoids the situation where a single guide post 211 shakes or tilts independently due to uneven force or slight deviation, and allows the multiple guide posts 211 to maintain a parallel sliding state. This prevents the top plate 210 from getting stuck, thus providing a more precise and stable guiding effect for the top plate 210, making the pushing action of the top plate 210 on the document more smooth and reliable.

[0045] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 Multiple first elastic elements 220 are provided, with each guide post 211 corresponding to one of the first elastic elements 220. The first elastic element 220 is fitted into the guide post 211. By providing multiple first elastic elements 220 fitted into the guide post 211, the first elastic element 220 can deform along the axial direction of the guide post 211, allowing it to stably push the top plate 210 to move along the axial direction of the guide post 211. This ensures that the top plate 210 experiences uniform force during sliding, preventing tilting or shaking due to uneven local force. Consequently, when the top plate 210 pushes the document against the positioning frame 110, the document page experiences balanced force, improving its flatness.

[0046] In addition, by setting the first elastic element 220 to be sleeved in the guide post 211, the position of the first elastic element 220 can be limited, so that the position of the first elastic element 220 is accurate, avoiding the positional deviation of the first elastic element 220 and improving the reliability of the positioning component 200.

[0047] Understandably, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2The support 100 is provided with two guide parts 130, which are symmetrically arranged at the opening end of the space 120. The distance between the two guide parts 130 gradually decreases towards the space 120. The symmetrical arrangement of the two guide parts 130 at the opening end of the space 120, and the gradual decrease in the distance between them, allows the two guide parts 130 to cooperate and form a gradually narrowing guide channel. This ensures that when a document is inserted into the space 120, it can abut against the guide part 130. The guide part 130 guides the direction of the document's insertion, allowing it to gradually adjust its orientation and accurately slide into the receiving space 120. This avoids collisions or jamming between the document and the support 100 due to inaccurate positioning, effectively reducing the risk of wrinkles or damage during insertion and ensuring the integrity of the document.

[0048] Understandably, referring to Figure 3 The top plate 210 is provided with a guide part 213, which is inclined and connected to the end of the top plate 210 in a direction away from the positioning frame 110, allowing the document to abut against the guide part 213. The guide part 213 is located at the end of the top plate 210 and is inclined in a direction away from the positioning frame 110, so that the guide part 213 forms a guide ramp. No matter what angle the document approaches the top plate 210 at, it can smoothly slide to the surface of the top plate 210 with the help of the inclined surface of the guide part 213. This effectively avoids collisions and jamming between the edge of the document and the edge of the top plate 210, prevents the document from wrinkling or being damaged due to impact, and ensures the integrity of the document and the subsequent printing quality.

[0049] In addition, the top plate 210 and the guide part 213 are rounded to make the transition between the top plate 210 and the guide part 213 smooth, so that the document can slide smoothly from the guide part 213 to the top plate 210, avoid the document from getting stuck, and improve the smoothness of movement.

[0050] Understandably, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The system comprises multiple brackets 100 and positioning components 200, arranged side-by-side with intervals, each bracket 100 corresponding to one positioning component 200. These multiple brackets 100 and positioning frames 110 form multiple spaces 120, each containing a positioning component 200. This allows for the simultaneous storage of multiple documents, enabling simultaneous printing of multiple documents, reducing printing time, and improving printing efficiency.

[0051] Understandably, referring to Figure 5The automated printing device of the second aspect of the present invention includes a printing mechanism 310, a moving mechanism 320, and a printing positioning mechanism of the first aspect of the present invention. The printing mechanism 310 is used to print certificates, and the moving mechanism 320 is used to drive the support 100 into the printing mechanism 310.

[0052] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 The document is placed within space 120, allowing the first elastic element 220 to drive the top plate 210 towards the positioning frame 110, thus enabling the top plate 210 to press the document against the positioning frame 110 and keeping the document's page flat. The moving mechanism 320 drives the support 100 to enter the printing mechanism 310, allowing the printing mechanism 310 to print the document, thereby achieving automatic printing and improving printing efficiency and quality.

[0053] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A printing positioning mechanism, characterized in that, include: The bracket is provided with a positioning frame, which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bracket, and the bracket and the positioning frame form a space for accommodating the document; The positioning component includes a top plate, a first elastic element, and a second elastic element. The top plate is arranged within the space and is fixedly connected to a guide post. The guide post is slidably connected to the bracket. The first elastic element is arranged between the bracket and the top plate so that the top plate can drive the document to abut against the positioning frame. The second elastic element is fixedly connected to the bracket and is used to drive the document to slide on the top plate so that the document abuts against the bracket.

2. The printing positioning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second elastic element includes a connecting part and two elastic parts. The connecting part is fixedly connected to the bracket and is located in the middle of the side wall of the space. The two elastic parts are respectively arranged on both sides of the connecting part.

3. The printing positioning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic part is shaped like an arc and protrudes towards the top plate.

4. The printing positioning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of guide posts is set to multiple, and the multiple guide posts are arranged in parallel and spaced apart on the top plate. All of the multiple guide posts are slidably connected to the bracket.

5. The printing positioning mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ends of the multiple guide posts away from the top plate are all fixedly connected to the connecting frame.

6. The printing positioning mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of the first elastic elements is set to multiple, and the guide post corresponds one-to-one with the first elastic element, with the first elastic element sleeved in the guide post.

7. The printing positioning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket is provided with two guide parts, which are symmetrically arranged at the opening end of the space, and the distance between the two guide parts gradually decreases towards the space.

8. The printing positioning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top plate is provided with a guide part, which is inclined and connected to the end of the top plate in a direction away from the positioning frame, and the document can abut against the guide part.

9. The printing positioning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the brackets and the positioning components is set to multiple, with the multiple brackets arranged side by side at intervals, and each bracket corresponding to one positioning component.

10. An automated printing device, characterized in that, It includes a printing mechanism, a moving mechanism, and a printing positioning mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the printing mechanism is used to print the document, and the moving mechanism is used to drive the bracket into the printing mechanism.

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