A rapid solidification device for an inkjet printer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of quick solidification devices of ink-jet printer, comprising: printing table, mounting plate, installation component, guide component, driving assembly, printing component and heating component, installation component is installed on printing table, mounting plate, guide component and driving assembly are all installed on installation component, printing component and heating component are all installed on mounting plate, driving assembly connects guide component, guide component connects mounting plate, mounting plate is located on the first plane parallel with printing table, installation component is located on the second plane parallel with first plane, driving assembly can drive mounting plate to move on the first plane or between second plane and printing table any third plane parallel with first plane.The utility model can heat solidification to new ink jetting in time, avoid pattern blur or stain, significantly improve ink-jet printing quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inkjet printing technology, and in particular to a rapid curing device for an inkjet printer. Background Technology

[0002] Inkjet printing technology, as a non-contact printing method, has been widely used in many fields such as electronics manufacturing, packaging printing, and 3D printing due to its high precision, high flexibility and wide applicability to materials.

[0003] Traditional inkjet printers typically require either natural air drying or a separate curing unit to cure the ink on the printed items after inkjet printing. However, natural air drying takes a long time, especially in high humidity or when the ink layer is thick, which can easily lead to ink smudging and blurred patterns, severely affecting print quality. When using a separate curing unit, the printed items need to be transferred and placed before entering the curing process, which not only increases production steps and time costs and reduces overall printing efficiency, but also means that incompletely cured ink may be damaged by friction and collision during item transfer, further affecting product yield. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a rapid curing device for inkjet printers.

[0005] This utility model discloses a rapid curing device for an inkjet printer, comprising: a print table, a mounting plate, a mounting assembly, a guide assembly, a drive assembly, a printing assembly, and a heating assembly. The mounting assembly is mounted on the print table. The mounting plate, guide assembly, and drive assembly are all mounted on the mounting assembly. The printing assembly and heating assembly are both mounted on the mounting plate. The drive assembly is connected to the guide assembly, and the guide assembly is connected to the mounting plate. The mounting plate is located on a first plane parallel to the print table. The mounting assembly is located on a second plane parallel to the first plane. The drive assembly can drive the mounting plate to move on either the first plane or any third plane parallel to the first plane between the second plane and the print table. The printing assembly includes an ink sac fixedly mounted on the mounting plate and a print head connected to the ink sac for inkjet printing on items placed on the print table. The heating assembly is located on the side of the printing assembly and has an air outlet facing the print table to accelerate ink curing.

[0006] Preferably, the mounting assembly includes two first mounting bases, a second mounting base, and a third mounting base; the guiding assembly includes two first screws, a second screw, and a third screw; and the driving assembly includes two first motors, a second motor, and a third motor. The two first mounting bases are fixedly mounted on the printing table and arranged along a first direction. The two first motors are respectively mounted on the two first mounting bases. The two first screws are respectively mounted on the two first mounting bases and arranged along the first direction. The two first motors are respectively connected to the two first screws. The second mounting base is movably mounted on the two first mounting bases and connected to the two first screws. The two first motors can be driven by the two first screws. A screw drives a second mounting base to move in a first direction. A second motor is mounted on the second mounting base. The second screw is mounted on the second mounting base and arranged in a second direction. The second motor is connected to the second screw. A third mounting base is movably mounted on the second mounting base and connected to the second screw. The second motor can drive the third mounting base to move in the second direction via the second screw. A third motor is mounted on the third mounting base. The third screw is mounted on the third mounting base and arranged in a third direction. The third motor is connected to the third screw. A mounting plate is movably mounted on the third mounting base and connected to the third screw. The third motor can drive the mounting plate to move in a third direction via the third screw.

[0007] Preferably, the second mounting base is located on a second plane parallel to the first plane, and the mounting plate can move on the first plane or on any third plane parallel to the first plane between the second plane and the printing table.

[0008] Preferably, the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other, and the third direction is a vertical direction.

[0009] Preferably, two first mounting bases are fixedly installed on both sides of the printing table, and two first nuts are installed at both ends of the second mounting base. The two first nuts are respectively driven and installed on the outside of the two first screws. A second nut is fixedly installed on the third mounting base and driven and installed on the second screw. A third nut is fixedly installed on the mounting plate and driven and installed on the third screw.

[0010] Preferably, the heating assembly includes a hot air generator and an air guide shroud, with the hot air generator fixedly mounted on the mounting plate and the air guide shroud connected to the outlet of the hot air generator.

[0011] Preferably, the air outlet is an opening formed at the end of the air guide shroud, and the extension direction of the opening is parallel to the ink jet trajectory direction of the printhead.

[0012] The rapid curing device for inkjet printers proposed in this utility model has the following advantages:

[0013] 1. Simultaneous printing and curing are achieved. The heating component moves synchronously with the mounting plate, which can heat and cure the newly sprayed ink in a timely manner, avoiding blurring or smudging of the pattern and significantly improving the inkjet printing quality.

[0014] 2. With the help of a 3D guiding component driven by a servo motor, the mounting plate can drive the printing component to move with high precision in multiple parallel planes, which can flexibly adapt to the needs of different printing positions, heights and ranges. At the same time, the cooperation between the servo motor and the screw ensures the smoothness and accuracy of the movement, providing reliable motion control for diverse printing scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a rapid curing device for an inkjet printer proposed in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a rear-end structural diagram of a rapid curing device for an inkjet printer proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a front view of a rapid curing device for an inkjet printer proposed in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0018] refer to Figure 1-3 This utility model proposes a rapid curing device for an inkjet printer, including: a printing table 1, a mounting plate 2, a mounting component, a guide component, a drive component, a printing component, and a heating component. The printing table 1 serves as the foundation of the entire device, providing a stable platform for the items to be printed. Its surface is flat, which avoids affecting the printing accuracy. The mounting component organically connects the various functional components to the printing table 1, providing support for the stable operation of the entire device.

[0019] The two first mounting seats 5 in the mounting assembly are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the printing table 1. They not only serve a fixing function, but also provide a stable track for the movement of subsequent components. The movable connection between the second mounting seat 6 and the first mounting seat 5 allows it to move smoothly along the first direction under the drive of the first motor 52 and the first screw 51. This movement method uses the transmission cooperation between the first nut 53 and the first screw 51 to ensure that the second mounting seat 6 will not deviate during the movement, thus ensuring the accuracy of subsequent printing and curing work.

[0020] The drive structure consisting of the second motor 62 and the second screw 61 on the second mounting base 6 drives the third mounting base 7 to move along the second direction. Similarly, the transmission cooperation between the second nut and the second screw 61 makes the movement of the third mounting base 7 more stable. The third motor 72 and the third screw 71 on the third mounting base 7 are responsible for driving the mounting plate 2 to move along the third direction (vertical direction). Through the transmission between the third nut 73 and the third screw 71, the height of the mounting plate 2 can be adjusted. This design can adapt to items to be printed of different thicknesses and enhance the versatility of the device.

[0021] Mounting plate 2 serves as a platform supporting the printing and heating components. Its position can move on any third plane between the first plane, the second plane, and the printing table 1. There are countless third planes, and their positions are uncertain. They can be located between the second mounting base 6 and the printing table 1 to further expand the range of printing operations. This is thanks to the coordinated work of the drive component and the guide component. The movement in the three directions is independent of each other and works together, enabling mounting plate 2 to drive the printing and heating components to any designated position on the printing table 1, thus meeting the printing needs of complex patterns.

[0022] The ink sac 3 in the printing assembly is fixedly installed on the mounting plate 2 to continuously and stably supply ink to the print head 4. The design of the ink sac 3 takes into account the storage and delivery efficiency of ink, ensuring that the ink can flow smoothly into the print head 4. The print head 4 then performs inkjet printing on the items on the printing table 1. Its inkjet accuracy has been carefully calibrated to clearly present the design pattern.

[0023] The heating component and the printing component are closely integrated. The hot air generator 8, which is located on the side of the printing component, is fixed on the mounting plate 2 and can quickly generate a high-temperature airflow. The air guide shroud 9 is connected to the outlet of the hot air generator 8 and guides the high-temperature airflow to the printing area on the printing table 1. The opening at the end of the air guide shroud 9 serves as the air outlet, and its extension direction is parallel to the ink jet trajectory of the print head 4. This design allows the high-temperature airflow to cover the area where ink has just been sprayed, accelerating ink curing. Moreover, since the heating component moves with the mounting plate 2, it can always heat the newly sprayed ink in time, avoiding the problem of blurred patterns or smudges caused by untimely curing.

[0024] In summary, this rapid curing device achieves simultaneous printing and curing processes through the precise coordination of its components, effectively improving the efficiency and quality of inkjet printing and making it suitable for printing various materials and patterns.

Claims

1. A rapid curing device for an inkjet printer, characterized in that, include: The assembly comprises a printing table (1), a mounting plate (2), a mounting component, a guide component, a drive component, a printing component, and a heating component. The mounting component is mounted on the printing table (1). The mounting plate (2), the guide component, and the drive component are all mounted on the mounting component. The printing component and the heating component are all mounted on the mounting plate (2). The drive component is connected to the guide component, and the guide component is connected to the mounting plate (2). The mounting plate (2) is located on a first plane parallel to the printing table (1). The mounting component is located on a second plane parallel to the first plane. The drive component can drive the mounting plate (2) to move on either the first plane or the second plane and any third plane parallel to the first plane between the printing table (1). The printing component includes an ink sac (3) fixedly mounted on the mounting plate (2) and a print head (4) connected to the ink sac (3) and capable of inkjet printing on items placed on the printing table (1). The heating component is located on the side of the printing component and has an air outlet facing the printing table (1) to accelerate ink curing.

2. The rapid curing device for an inkjet printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting assembly includes two first mounting bases (5), a second mounting base (6), and a third mounting base (7). The guide assembly includes two first screws (51), a second screw (61), and a third screw (71). The drive assembly includes two first motors (52), a second motor (62), and a third motor (72). The two first mounting bases (5) are fixedly mounted on the printing table (1) and arranged along a first direction. The two first motors (52) are respectively mounted on the two first mounting bases (5). The two first screws (51) are respectively mounted on the two first mounting bases (5) and arranged along a first direction. The two first motors (52) are respectively connected to the two first screws (51). The second mounting base (6) is movably mounted on the two first mounting bases (5) and connected to the two first screws (51). The two first motors (52) can drive the second screws (7) through the two first screws (51). The mounting base (6) moves along the first direction. The second motor (62) is mounted on the second mounting base (6). The second screw (61) is mounted on the second mounting base (6) and arranged along the second direction. The second motor (62) is connected to the second screw (61). The third mounting base (7) is movably mounted on the second mounting base (6) and connected to the second screw (61). The second motor (62) can drive the third mounting base (7) to move along the second direction through the second screw (61). The third motor (72) is mounted on the third mounting base (7). The third screw (71) is mounted on the third mounting base (7) and arranged along the third direction. The third motor (72) is connected to the third screw (71). The mounting plate (2) is movably mounted on the third mounting base (7) and connected to the third screw (71). The third motor (72) can drive the mounting plate (2) to move along the third direction through the third screw (71).

3. The rapid curing device for an inkjet printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second mounting base (6) is located on a second plane parallel to the first plane, and the mounting plate (2) can move on the first plane or on any third plane parallel to the first plane between the second plane and the printing table (1).

4. The rapid curing device for an inkjet printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are all perpendicular to each other, with the third direction being a vertical direction.

5. The rapid curing device for an inkjet printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two first mounting bases (5) are fixedly installed on both sides of the printing table (1). Two first nuts (53) are installed at both ends of the second mounting base (6). The two first nuts (53) are driven to be installed on the outside of the two first screws (51). A second nut is fixedly installed on the third mounting base (7). The second nut is driven to be installed on the second screw (61). A third nut (73) is fixedly installed on the mounting plate (2). The third nut (73) is driven to be installed on the third screw (71).

6. The rapid curing device for an inkjet printer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The heating assembly includes a hot air generator (8) and an air guide shroud (9). The hot air generator (8) is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate (2), and the air guide shroud (9) is connected to the outlet of the hot air generator (8).

7. The rapid curing device for an inkjet printer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The air outlet is an opening formed at the end of the air guide shroud (9), and the extension direction of the opening is parallel to the ink jet trajectory direction of the print head (4).

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