Two-sided pad printing apparatus for a circuit breaker handle component

Abstract

A two-surface pad printing equipment for a circuit breaker handle component, characterized by comprising a vibrating disc, a rack, a material conveying track, a first material distributing mechanism, a first pad printing machine, a twisting track, a second material distributing mechanism, a second pad printing machine and a discharging channel. The linkage of the devices is designed according to the shape characteristics of the handle component, so that the handle component can be automatically moved to each printing station and automatically turned over in the station, realizing the automatic processing of double-surface printing of the handle component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of circuit breaker automation equipment, specifically to an assembly structure of a two-sided pad printing device for a circuit breaker handle component. Background Technology

[0002] The handle component 10 of the circuit breaker product is a component that realizes the opening and closing control of the circuit breaker through manual operation. It includes a shaft 101 that rotates with the circuit breaker mechanism and an extended handle 102. In order to facilitate the user to identify the opening and closing status of the circuit breaker, different marking information is printed on the two end faces of the handle.

[0003] The problem with the existing technology is: as shown in the appendix to the instruction manual. Figure 5 As shown, due to the small size and non-flat geometry of the handle component, automated printing is difficult. Typically, workers manually place it into the mold for printing on one side, then manually flip it over for printing on the other side, and finally remove it to complete the process. This is a cumbersome procedure with low printing efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, if we can specifically address the structural characteristics of the handle components and solve the problem of automated batch printing, realizing the process of feeding, printing on one side, flipping, printing on both sides, and unloading, it will significantly improve the production and printing efficiency of the handle components. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of the aforementioned technologies, this invention provides a two-sided pad printing device for circuit breaker handle components.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is: a two-sided pad printing device for a circuit breaker handle component, characterized in that it includes a vibratory feeder, a frame, a material conveying track, a first conveying mechanism, a first pad printing machine, a torsion track, a second conveying mechanism, a second pad printing machine, and a discharge channel.

[0007] The material conveying track is provided with a third slide groove adapted to the contour of the handle component. The third slide groove includes a first inlet communicating with the vibratory plate and a first outlet on the other side. The torsion track is provided with a fourth slide groove adapted to the contour of the handle component. The fourth slide groove is spirally arranged and includes a second inlet and a second outlet.

[0008] The first conveying mechanism is located between the first outlet and the second inlet, including a first docking station aligned with the first outlet and a first printing station aligned with the second inlet. The first conveying mechanism transfers the handle components in the conveying track one by one to the first printing station for printing, and then sends them into the torsion track. The first pad printing machine is located vertically above the first printing station and prints the handle components there.

[0009] The second conveying mechanism is located between the second outlet and the unloading channel, including a second docking station aligned with the second outlet and a second printing station aligned with the unloading channel. The second conveying mechanism transfers the flipped handle parts at the second outlet one by one to the second printing station for printing, and then sends them into the unloading channel. The second pad printing machine is located vertically above the second printing station to print the handle parts there.

[0010] Further features of this utility model: The first conveying mechanism includes a first sliding base, a first push-pull cylinder, a first pushing cylinder, and a first transfer seat that slides with the first sliding base. The piston rod of the first push-pull cylinder is connected to the first transfer seat. The first transfer seat is provided with a first sliding groove that matches the contour of the handle component. The contour of the first sliding groove is aligned with the orientation of the first outlet and the second inlet.

[0011] The reciprocating sliding path of the first transfer seat driven by the first push-pull cylinder includes a first docking station where the first slide groove is connected and aligned with the first outlet, and a first printing station where the first slide groove is connected and aligned with the second inlet. The first pad printing machine is set vertically above the first printing station to print the handle component in the first slide groove. The first push cylinder is set on the side of the first slide groove at the first printing station. The first push cylinder is provided with a first push rod that extends into the first slide groove. The first push rod drives the handle component in the first slide groove to enter the fourth slide groove.

[0012] The second conveying mechanism includes a discharge track, a second sliding base, a second push-pull cylinder, a second pusher cylinder, and a second transfer seat that slides with the second sliding base. The piston rod of the second push-pull cylinder is connected to the second transfer seat. The second transfer seat is provided with a second slide groove that matches the contour of the handle component. The contour of the second slide groove is aligned with the orientation of the second outlet and the third inlet.

[0013] The discharge track is provided with a fifth groove that is adapted to the contour of the handle component. The fifth groove includes a third inlet and a third outlet, and the third outlet is connected to the unloading channel.

[0014] The reciprocating sliding path of the second transfer seat driven by the second push-pull cylinder includes a first docking station where the second chute is aligned with the second outlet, and a second printing station where the second chute is aligned with the third inlet of the discharge track. The second pad printing machine is set vertically above the second printing station to print the handle component in the second chute. The first push cylinder is set on the side of the second chute at the second printing station. The second push cylinder is equipped with a second push rod that extends into the second chute. The second push rod drives the handle component in the second chute into the fifth chute.

[0015] A further feature of this invention is that the lengths of the first slide groove and the second slide groove are equal and are set as integer multiples of the length of a single handle component. The number of markings printed per print is set on the pad printing head of the first pad printing machine and the second pad printing machine in accordance with this multiple.

[0016] A further feature of this invention is that a limiting plate is provided on the other side of the first chute opposite to the first outlet at the first docking station, and a baffle extending to the first outlet is provided when the first transfer seat is located at the first printing station.

[0017] A further feature of this invention is that the torsion track includes a first seat, a second seat, and at least three spiral slide rods. The first seat and the second seat are respectively provided with a second inlet and a second outlet. The at least three spiral slide rods are arranged around the outline of the handle component, and their two ends are respectively connected to the outlines of the second inlet and the second outlet.

[0018] A further feature of this invention is that both the first pad printing machine and the second pad printing machine are provided with a mounting base that is detachably connected to the pad printing head, and the mounting base is provided with a plurality of mounting holes.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The continuous handle components conveyed by the vibratory feeder are grouped and transferred by the first distribution mechanism. The number of handle components corresponding to the number of printing marks on the pad printing head is selected and printed on one side at the first printing station. Then, the handle components are flipped and twisted along the spiral torsion track as they slide. The second distribution mechanism receives the handle components from the outlet of the torsion track and transfers them to the second printing station for printing on the other side. Finally, the printed handle components are sent into the discharge channel.

[0020] This application designs the linkage and coordination of various devices based on the shape characteristics of the handle component, so that the handle component can be automatically moved to each printing station and automatically flipped in it, realizing the automated processing of double-sided printing of the handle component. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 The structure of this utility model embodiment Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 2 The structure of this utility model embodiment Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 3 The structure of this utility model embodiment Figure 3 ;

[0024] Figure 4 The structure of this utility model embodiment Figure 4 ;

[0025] Figure 5 The structure of this utility model embodiment Figure 5 .

[0026] Among them, 1-vibrating plate, 2-frame, 3-feeding track, 31-third chute, 32-first outlet, 4-first distribution mechanism, 41-first sliding base, 42-first push-pull cylinder, 43-first push cylinder, 431-first push rod, 44-first transfer seat, 441-first chute, 442-limiting plate, 443-baffle, 5-first pad printing machine, 6-torsion track, 61-fourth chute, 62-second inlet, 63-second outlet, 7-second distribution mechanism, 71-second sliding base, 72-second push-pull cylinder, 73-second push cylinder, 74-second transfer seat, 741-second chute, 75-discharge track, 751-fifth chute, 752-third inlet, 753-third outlet, 8-second pad printing machine, 9-unloading channel, 10-handle component, 101-shaft, 102-handle.

[0027] To better illustrate this embodiment, some parts in the accompanying drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual size of the product. Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the technical solution and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solution of this application will be described in a clearer and more complete manner below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only some embodiments of this application, and are only used to explain this application, not to limit this application. It should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings. Other related parts can be referred to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.

[0029] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, such as... Figure 1-5 As shown,

[0030] A two-sided pad printing device for a circuit breaker handle component, characterized in that: it includes a vibratory feeder 1, a frame 2, a feeding track 3, a first conveying mechanism 4, a first pad printing machine 5, a torsion track 6, a second conveying mechanism 7, a second pad printing machine 8, and an unloading channel 9. The feeding track 3 is provided with a third slide groove 31 adapted to the contour of the handle component. The third slide groove 31 includes a first inlet communicating with the vibratory feeder 1 and a first outlet 32 ​​on the other side. The torsion track 6 is provided with a fourth slide groove 61 adapted to the contour of the handle component. The fourth slide groove 61 is spirally arranged and includes a second inlet 62 and a second outlet 63.

[0031] The first conveying mechanism 4 is located between the first outlet 32 ​​and the second inlet 62, including a first docking station aligned with the first outlet 32 ​​and a first printing station aligned with the second inlet 62. The first conveying mechanism 4 transfers the handle components in the conveying track 3 one by one to the first printing station for printing, and then sends them into the torsion track 6. The first pad printing machine 5 is located vertically above the first printing station and prints the handle components there.

[0032] The second conveying mechanism 7 is located between the second outlet 63 and the unloading channel 9, including a second docking station aligned with the second outlet 63 and a second printing station aligned with the unloading channel 9. The second conveying mechanism 7 transfers the flipped handle parts at the second outlet 63 one by one to the second printing station for printing, and then sends them into the unloading channel 9. The second pad printing machine 8 is located vertically above the second printing station and prints the handle parts there.

[0033] The first conveying mechanism 4 includes a first sliding base 41, a first push-pull cylinder 42, a first pushing cylinder 43, and a first transfer seat 44 that is slidably engaged with the first sliding base 41. The piston rod of the first push-pull cylinder 42 is connected to the first transfer seat 44. The first transfer seat 44 is provided with a first groove 441 that is adapted to the contour of the handle component. The contour of the first groove 441 is aligned with the orientation of the first outlet 32 ​​and the second inlet 62.

[0034] The reciprocating sliding path of the first transfer seat 44 driven by the first push-pull cylinder 42 includes a first docking station where the first slide groove 441 is connected and aligned with the first outlet 32, and a first printing station where the first slide groove 441 is connected and aligned with the second inlet 62. The first pad printing machine 5 is set vertically above the first printing station and prints the handle component in the first slide groove 441 there. The first push cylinder 43 is set on the side of the first slide groove 441 at the first printing station. The first push cylinder 43 is provided with a first push rod 431 that extends into the first slide groove 441. The first push rod 431 drives the handle component in the first slide groove 441 into the fourth slide groove 61.

[0035] The second conveying mechanism 7 includes a discharge track 75, a second sliding base 71, a second push-pull cylinder 72, a second pusher cylinder 73, and a second transfer seat 74 that slides with the second sliding base 71. The piston rod of the second push-pull cylinder 72 is connected to the second transfer seat 74. The second transfer seat 74 is provided with a second slide groove 741 that is adapted to the contour of the handle component. The contour of the second slide groove 741 is aligned with the orientation of the second outlet 63 and the third inlet 752.

[0036] The discharge track 75 is provided with a fifth slide groove 751 that is adapted to the contour of the handle component. The fifth slide groove 751 includes a third inlet 752 and a third outlet 753. The third outlet 753 is connected to the unloading channel 9.

[0037] The reciprocating sliding path of the second transfer seat 74 driven by the second push-pull cylinder 72 includes a first docking station where the second slide groove 741 is connected and aligned with the second outlet 63, and a second printing station where the second slide groove 741 is connected and aligned with the third inlet 752 of the discharge track 75. The second pad printing machine 8 is set vertically above the second printing station to print the handle component in the second slide groove 741. The first push cylinder 43 is set on the side of the second slide groove 741 at the second printing station. The second push cylinder 73 is provided with a second push rod 731 that extends into the second slide groove 741. The second push rod 731 drives the handle component in the second slide groove 741 into the fifth slide groove 751.

[0038] The lengths of the first slide groove 441 and the second slide groove 741 are equal and are set as integer multiples of the length of a single handle component. The number of markings printed per stroke is set on the pad printing heads of the first pad printing machine 5 and the second pad printing machine 8 in accordance with this multiple.

[0039] The first docking station is located on the other side of the first chute 441 opposite to the first outlet 32 ​​and is provided with a limiting plate 442. When the first transfer seat 44 is located at the first printing station, it is provided with a baffle 443 that extends to the first outlet 32 ​​to intercept it.

[0040] The torsion track 6 includes a first seat, a second seat, and at least three spiral slide rods 64. The first seat and the second seat are respectively provided with a second inlet 62 and a second outlet 63. The at least three spiral slide rods 64 are arranged around the outline of the handle component, and their two ends are respectively connected to the outlines of the second inlet 62 and the second outlet 63.

[0041] Both the first pad printing machine 5 and the second pad printing machine 8 are provided with a mounting base 51 that is detachably connected to the pad printing head, and the mounting base 51 is provided with a number of mounting holes.

[0042] The continuous handle components conveyed by the vibratory feeder 1 are grouped and transferred by the first transfer mechanism 4. The number of handle components corresponding to the number of printing marks on the pad printing head is selected and printed on one side at the first printing station. Then, the handle components are flipped and twisted along the spiral torsion track 6 as they slide. The second transfer mechanism 7 receives the handle components from the outlet of the torsion track 6 and transfers them to the second printing station for printing on the other side. Finally, the printed handle components are sent into the discharge channel.

[0043] This application designs the linkage and coordination of various devices based on the shape characteristics of the handle component, so that the handle component can be automatically moved to each printing station and automatically flipped in it, realizing the automated processing of double-sided printing of the handle component.

[0044] The technical solution of this application has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of protection of this application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of this application, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A two-sided pad printing device for a circuit breaker handle component, characterized in that: It includes a vibratory feeder, frame, conveyor rail, first distribution mechanism, first pad printing machine, torsion rail, second distribution mechanism, second pad printing machine, and unloading channel. The material conveying track is provided with a third slide groove adapted to the contour of the handle component. The third slide groove includes a first inlet communicating with the vibratory plate and a first outlet on the other side. The torsion track is provided with a fourth slide groove adapted to the contour of the handle component. The fourth slide groove is spirally arranged and includes a second inlet and a second outlet. The first conveying mechanism is located between the first outlet and the second inlet, including a first docking station aligned with the first outlet and a first printing station aligned with the second inlet. The first conveying mechanism transfers the handle components in the conveying track one by one to the first printing station for printing, and then sends them into the torsion track. The first pad printing machine is located vertically above the first printing station and prints the handle components there. The second conveying mechanism is located between the second outlet and the unloading channel, including a second docking station aligned with the second outlet and a second printing station aligned with the unloading channel. The second conveying mechanism transfers the flipped handle parts at the second outlet one by one to the second printing station for printing, and then sends them into the unloading channel. The second pad printing machine is located vertically above the second printing station to print the handle parts there.

2. The double-sided pad printing device for a circuit breaker handle component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conveying mechanism includes a first sliding base, a first push-pull cylinder, a first pushing cylinder, and a first transfer seat that slides with the first sliding base. The piston rod of the first push-pull cylinder is connected to the first transfer seat. The first transfer seat is provided with a first slide groove that is adapted to the contour of the handle component. The contour of the first slide groove is aligned with the orientation of the first outlet and the second inlet. The reciprocating sliding path of the first transfer seat driven by the first push-pull cylinder includes a first docking station where the first slide groove is connected and aligned with the first outlet, and a first printing station where the first slide groove is connected and aligned with the second inlet. The first pad printing machine is set vertically above the first printing station to print the handle component in the first slide groove. The first push cylinder is set on the side of the first slide groove at the first printing station. The first push cylinder is provided with a first push rod that extends into the first slide groove. The first push rod drives the handle component in the first slide groove to enter the fourth slide groove. The second conveying mechanism includes a discharge track, a second sliding base, a second push-pull cylinder, a second pusher cylinder, and a second transfer seat that slides with the second sliding base. The piston rod of the second push-pull cylinder is connected to the second transfer seat. The second transfer seat is provided with a second slide groove that matches the contour of the handle component. The contour of the second slide groove is aligned with the orientation of the second outlet and the third inlet. The discharge track is provided with a fifth groove that is adapted to the contour of the handle component. The fifth groove includes a third inlet and a third outlet, and the third outlet is connected to the unloading channel. The reciprocating sliding path of the second transfer seat driven by the second push-pull cylinder includes a first docking station where the second chute is aligned with the second outlet, and a second printing station where the second chute is aligned with the third inlet of the discharge track. The second pad printing machine is set vertically above the second printing station to print the handle component in the second chute. The first push cylinder is set on the side of the second chute at the second printing station. The second push cylinder is equipped with a second push rod that extends into the second chute. The second push rod drives the handle component in the second chute into the fifth chute.

3. The double-sided pad printing device for a circuit breaker handle component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lengths of the first and second slides are equal and are set as integer multiples of the length of a single handle component. The number of markings printed per stroke is set on the pad printing head of the first and second pad printing machines in accordance with this multiple.

4. The double-sided pad printing device for a circuit breaker handle component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first docking station is located on the other side of the first chute opposite to the first outlet and is provided with a limiting plate. When the first transfer seat is located at the first printing station, it is provided with a baffle extending to the first outlet to intercept it.

5. A two-sided pad printing device for a circuit breaker handle component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The torsion track includes a first seat, a second seat, and at least three helical slide rods. The first seat and the second seat are respectively provided with a second inlet and a second outlet. The at least three helical slide rods are arranged around the outline of the handle component, and their two ends are respectively connected to the outlines of the second inlet and the second outlet.

6. A two-sided pad printing device for a circuit breaker handle component according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: Both the first pad printing machine and the second pad printing machine are equipped with a mounting base that is detachably connected to the pad printing head, and the mounting base is provided with a number of mounting holes.

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