A printing press ink supply intelligent control system
By combining a liquid storage tank, an air bubble eliminator, a solenoid valve, and a temperature measuring box, the ink temperature is monitored and adjusted in real time, solving the problems of low production efficiency and unstable quality of the ink supply system for printing presses in low-temperature environments, and achieving efficient automated management and quality assurance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU YIFENG PRINT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing intelligent ink supply control systems for printing presses suffer from low production efficiency due to damage to the pipeline heating structure in low-temperature environments, and are unable to monitor and adjust ink temperature in real time, affecting printing quality and continuity.
The system employs a combination of a liquid storage tank, a bubble eliminator, a solenoid three-way valve, a temperature measuring chamber, a heating structure, and a control center to monitor ink temperature in real time. By switching solenoid valves and inspecting the heating structure, it ensures stable ink temperature, prevents bubble formation, and achieves automated maintenance and replenishment.
It improves the production efficiency of printing presses, ensures printing quality and inkjet continuity, reduces the impact of low temperature on ink, promptly notifies maintenance, prevents ink skinning, and enhances the intelligence and reliability of the system.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of printing technology, and in particular to an intelligent ink supply control system for printing presses. Background Technology
[0002] The intelligent ink supply control system for printing presses achieves a triple improvement in efficiency, quality, and sustainability through the synergy of sensors, algorithms, and hardware. Its core technologies have been widely applied in high-end printing equipment, driving the industry's transformation towards green and intelligent manufacturing. In the future, with the deepening of IoT and AI technologies, this system will become a core component of Industry 4.0 in printing.
[0003] In order to reduce the impact of low temperature on ink supply in low-temperature environments, existing intelligent ink supply control systems for printing presses generally have heating structures to heat the pipes or ink storage tanks. However, the pipe heating and insulation structures can be damaged during long-term use. When replacing them, the ink supply to the pipes needs to be stopped, resulting in low production efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the aforementioned technical defects.
[0005] Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to propose an intelligent ink supply control system for printing presses to solve the problems mentioned in the background art and overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of this utility model provides an intelligent ink supply control system for a printing press, including a storage tank and a control center. One side of the storage tank is connected to an air bubble eliminator via a pipe. One side of the air bubble eliminator is connected to a first electromagnetic three-way valve via a pipe. Branch pipes are fixedly installed on both sides of the first electromagnetic three-way valve. A second electromagnetic three-way valve is fixedly installed at the end of each branch pipe away from the first electromagnetic three-way valve. One side of the second electromagnetic three-way valve is connected to a temperature measuring box via a pipe. One side of the temperature measuring box is connected to a secondary ink cartridge via a pipe. A printing inkjet is provided on one side of the secondary ink cartridge. The head, both of the two branch pipes are provided with a first heating structure. The first electromagnetic three-way valve, the second electromagnetic three-way valve, the temperature measuring box and the first heating structure are all connected to the control center. The technical effect achieved by the above scheme is: the temperature measuring box monitors the change of ink temperature in real time. If the temperature change is too large, it is determined that there is a problem with the first heating structure on the surface of one branch pipe. Then, the control center controls the first electromagnetic three-way valve and the second electromagnetic three-way valve to change the ink flow into the branch pipe on the other side, and notifies the staff to repair the first heating structure on the surface of the branch pipe on the other side, so as to ensure the operation of the printing operation and improve production efficiency.
[0007] Preferably, in any of the above solutions, the first heating structure is a self-limiting heating tape, and the surface of the liquid storage tank is provided with a second heating structure, which is a circulating water heating structure. The technical effect achieved by adopting the above solutions is that the first heating structure can ensure the temperature of the ink inside the pipe, while the second heating structure can keep the ink inside the liquid storage tank warm, thereby reducing the impact of low temperature on the ink and ensuring the quality of printing.
[0008] Preferably, in any of the above solutions, a first pump body is provided between the bubble eliminator and the first electromagnetic three-way valve, a second pump body is provided between the temperature measuring box and the auxiliary ink cartridge, and a third pump body is provided between the liquid storage tube and the bubble eliminator. The technical effect achieved by adopting the above solutions is that the bubble eliminator can eliminate bubbles in the ink, thereby ensuring the continuity and quality of inkjet printing.
[0009] Preferably, in any of the above solutions, the temperature measuring chamber is equipped with a temperature sensor and a liquid level sensor. The temperature sensor and liquid level sensor inside the temperature measuring chamber are connected to the control center. The technical effect achieved by the above solution is that the temperature of the ink inside the temperature measuring chamber can be monitored in real time through the temperature sensor, thereby ensuring that the first heating structure on the surface of the branch pipe can operate normally. If the temperature change is too large, it is determined that there is a problem with the first heating structure on the surface of one branch pipe. Then, the control center issues an alarm and changes the flow direction of the ink to make it enter the interior of another branch pipe. At the same time, the liquid level sensor can sense the liquid level inside the temperature measuring chamber.
[0010] Preferably, as described in any of the above solutions, the liquid storage tank is equipped with a stirring structure, a temperature sensor, and a liquid level sensor. The technical effects achieved by adopting the above solutions are: the temperature sensor and liquid level sensor inside the liquid storage tank can replenish the ink in a timely manner when the ink inside the liquid storage tank is insufficient; at the same time, the temperature of the ink inside the liquid storage tank can be controlled by the cooperation between the temperature sensor and the second heating structure; and the stirring structure can prevent ink skinning when the ink is inside the liquid storage tank, thus ensuring the quality of the ink.
[0011] Preferably, in any of the above schemes, the control center signal is connected to an alarm structure, which is a warning light and a buzzer alarm. The technical effect achieved by adopting the above scheme is that, through the warning light and buzzer alarm, the control center can promptly issue an alarm to remind the staff when it receives an abnormal signal from the temperature sensor inside the temperature measuring box, so that the staff can quickly carry out maintenance work.
[0012] Preferably, the surface of the temperature measuring box is provided with a heat insulation structure. The technical effect achieved by adopting the above solutions is that the heat insulation structure can keep the temperature measuring box warm and reduce heat loss.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] 1. This intelligent ink supply control system for a printing press, through the coordination of a liquid storage tank, a first electromagnetic three-way valve, a branch pipe, a second electromagnetic three-way valve, a temperature measuring box, a secondary ink cartridge, a printing nozzle, a first heating structure, and a control center, can reduce the impact of low temperatures when ink moves inside the pipe. At the same time, it can monitor temperature changes in real time based on the temperature measuring box. If the temperature change is too large, the control center controls the first and second electromagnetic three-way valves to change the ink flow to the branch pipe on the other side, and inspects the first heating structure on the surface of the branch pipe on the other side, ensuring the smooth operation of the printing operation and improving production efficiency.
[0015] 2. This intelligent ink supply control system for printing presses can eliminate air bubbles in the ink through an air bubble eliminator, thereby ensuring the continuity of inkjet printing. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the process structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0017] Wherein: 1-Liquid storage tank, 2-Bubble eliminator, 3-First electromagnetic three-way valve, 4-Branch pipe, 5-Second electromagnetic three-way valve, 6-Temperature measuring box, 7-Sub-ink cartridge, 8-Printing nozzle, 9-First heating structure, 10-Second heating structure, 11-First pump body, 12-Second pump body, 13-Third pump body. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following description.
[0019] Example 1: As Figure 1As shown, an intelligent ink supply control system for a printing press includes a storage tank 1 and a control center. A bubble eliminator 2 is connected to one side of the storage tank 1 via a pipe. A first electromagnetic three-way valve 3 is connected to one side of the bubble eliminator 2 via a pipe. Branch pipes 4 are fixedly installed on both sides of the first electromagnetic three-way valve 3. A second electromagnetic three-way valve 5 is fixedly installed at the end of each branch pipe 4 away from the first electromagnetic three-way valve 3. A temperature measuring box 6 is connected to one side of the second electromagnetic three-way valve 5 via a pipe. A secondary ink cartridge 7 is connected to one side of the temperature measuring box 6 via a pipe. A printing nozzle 8 is installed on one side of the secondary ink cartridge 7. The two branch pipes... Each surface of pipe 4 is equipped with a first heating structure 9. The first electromagnetic three-way valve 3, the second electromagnetic three-way valve 5, the temperature measuring box 6, and the first heating structure 9 are all connected to the control center. The temperature measuring box 6 monitors the ink temperature in real time. If the temperature change is too large, it is determined that there is a problem with the first heating structure 9 on the surface of one side of the pipe 4. Then, the control center controls the first electromagnetic three-way valve 3 and the second electromagnetic three-way valve 5 to change the ink flow into the other side of the pipe 4, and notifies the staff to repair the first heating structure 9 on the surface of the other side of the pipe 4 to ensure the operation of the printing operation and improve production efficiency.
[0020] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the first heating structure 9 is a self-limiting electric heating tape, and the surface of the liquid storage tank 1 is provided with a second heating structure 10, which is a circulating water heating structure. The first heating structure 9 can ensure the temperature of the ink inside the pipe, while the second heating structure 10 can keep the ink inside the liquid storage tank 1 warm, thereby reducing the impact of low temperature on the ink and ensuring the printing quality.
[0021] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, a first pump body 11 is provided between the bubble eliminator 2 and the first electromagnetic three-way valve 3, a second pump body 12 is provided between the temperature measuring box 6 and the auxiliary ink cartridge 7, and a third pump body 13 is provided between the liquid storage tube 1 and the bubble eliminator 2. The bubble eliminator 2 can eliminate bubbles in the ink, thereby ensuring the continuity and quality of inkjet printing.
[0022] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the temperature measuring box 6 is equipped with a temperature sensor and a liquid level sensor. The temperature sensor and liquid level sensor inside the temperature measuring box 6 are connected to the control center. The temperature sensor can monitor the temperature of the ink inside the temperature measuring box 6 in real time, thereby ensuring that the first heating structure 9 on the surface of the branch pipe 4 can operate normally. If the temperature changes too much, it is determined that there is a problem with the first heating structure 9 on the surface of one branch pipe 4. Then, the control center issues an alarm and changes the flow direction of the ink to make it enter the interior of another branch pipe 4. At the same time, the liquid level sensor can sense the liquid level inside the temperature measuring box 6.
[0023] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the liquid storage tank 1 is equipped with a stirring structure inside, and a temperature sensor and a liquid level sensor are also installed inside the liquid storage tank 1. The temperature sensor and liquid level sensor inside the liquid storage tank 1 can replenish the ink in time when the ink inside the liquid storage tank 1 is insufficient. At the same time, the temperature of the ink inside the liquid storage tank 1 is controlled by the cooperation between the temperature sensor and the second heating structure 10. The stirring structure can prevent ink skinning when the ink is inside the liquid storage tank 1, thus ensuring the quality of the ink.
[0024] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the control center signal connection is equipped with an alarm structure, which consists of a warning light and a buzzer alarm. The warning light and buzzer alarm enable the control center to issue an alarm in a timely manner to remind the staff when it receives an abnormal signal from the temperature sensor inside the temperature measuring box 6, so that the staff can quickly carry out maintenance work.
[0025] As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the surface of the temperature measuring box 6 is provided with a heat insulation structure, which can keep the temperature measuring box 6 warm and reduce heat loss.
[0026] An intelligent ink supply control system for a printing press operates as follows: The temperature measurement box 6 monitors the ink temperature in real time. If the temperature change is too large, it indicates that the first heating structure 9 on the surface of one side of the pipe 4 is malfunctioning. Then, the control center controls the first electromagnetic three-way valve 3 and the second electromagnetic three-way valve 5 to change the ink flow to the other side of the pipe 4 and notifies the staff to repair the first heating structure 9 on the surface of the other side of the pipe 4, thus ensuring the smooth operation of the printing process and improving production efficiency.
[0027] In summary, this intelligent ink supply control system for the printing press, through the coordination between the liquid storage tank 1, the first electromagnetic three-way valve 3, the branch pipe 4, the second electromagnetic three-way valve 5, the temperature measuring box 6, the auxiliary ink cartridge 7, the printing nozzle 8, the first heating structure 9, and the control center, can reduce the impact of low temperature when ink moves inside the pipeline. Simultaneously, it can monitor temperature changes in real time based on the temperature measuring box 6. If the temperature change is too large, the control center controls the first electromagnetic three-way valve 3 and the second electromagnetic three-way valve 5 to change the ink flow to the branch pipe 4 on the other side, and inspects the first heating structure 9 on the surface of the branch pipe 4 on the other side, ensuring the smooth operation of the printing process and improving production efficiency. The bubble eliminator 2 can eliminate air bubbles in the ink, thereby ensuring the continuity of inkjet printing.
[0028] Example 2: An intelligent ink supply control system for a printing press. Based on the above examples, this example provides an auxiliary heating structure on the surface of the pipes between the liquid storage tank 1 and the bubble eliminator 2 and between the bubble eliminator 2 and the first electromagnetic three-way valve 3. Both the auxiliary heating structure and the first heating structure 9 are self-limiting electric heating tapes, which can reduce heat loss when the ink moves inside the pipe.
Claims
1. A printing machine ink supply intelligent regulation system, comprising a liquid storage tank (1) and a control center, characterized in that: One side of the storage tank (1) is connected to a bubble eliminator (2) via a pipe. One side of the bubble eliminator (2) is connected to a first electromagnetic three-way valve (3) via a pipe. Two branch pipes (4) are fixedly installed on both sides of the first electromagnetic three-way valve (3). A second electromagnetic three-way valve (5) is fixedly installed at the end of the two branch pipes (4) away from the first electromagnetic three-way valve (3). One side of the second electromagnetic three-way valve (5) is connected to a temperature measuring box (6) via a pipe. One side of the temperature measuring box (6) is connected to a secondary ink cartridge (7) via a pipe. A printing nozzle (8) is provided on one side of the secondary ink cartridge (7). A first heating structure (9) is provided on the surface of both branch pipes (4). The first electromagnetic three-way valve (3), the second electromagnetic three-way valve (5), the temperature measuring box (6) and the first heating structure (9) are all connected to the control center signal.
2. The intelligent control system for printing ink supply of a printing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first heating structure (9) is a self-limiting electric heating tape, and the surface of the liquid storage tank (1) is provided with a second heating structure (10), which is a circulating water heating structure.
3. The intelligent ink supply control system for a printing press according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first pump body (11) is provided between the bubble eliminator (2) and the first electromagnetic three-way valve (3), a second pump body (12) is provided between the temperature measuring box (6) and the auxiliary ink cartridge (7), and a third pump body (13) is provided between the liquid storage tank (1) and the bubble eliminator (2).
4. The intelligent ink supply control system for a printing press according to claim 3, characterized in that: The temperature measuring box (6) is equipped with a temperature sensor and a liquid level sensor, and the temperature sensor and liquid level sensor inside the temperature measuring box (6) are connected to the control center signal.
5. The intelligent ink supply control system for a printing press according to claim 4, characterized in that: The storage tank (1) is equipped with a stirring structure inside, and a temperature sensor and a liquid level sensor are also installed inside the storage tank (1).
6. The intelligent ink supply control system for a printing press according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control center is connected to an alarm system, which consists of a warning light and a buzzer alarm.
7. The intelligent ink supply control system for a printing press according to claim 6, characterized in that: The surface of the temperature measuring box (6) is provided with a heat insulation structure.