A feeding device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a feeding device, including a feeding conveyor belt disposed next to a printer, the feeding conveyor belt being arranged parallel to the feeding direction. Tracks are respectively arranged on both sides of the printer, and a feeding moving frame is arranged across the tracks on both sides. A liftable feeding transfer frame is mounted on the feeding moving frame, and several suction cups are mounted on the feeding transfer frame. The suction cups are connected to a negative pressure device via conduits. The feeding transfer frame is rotatably mounted on the feeding transfer frame. The advantages of this utility model are: simple and reasonable structure; as an auxiliary device for a printer, this feeding device can automatically feed the printed media after printing, effectively improving printing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic inkjet printing equipment manufacturing technology, specifically to a feeding device for automatic inkjet printing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] A large-format printer is a type of printer primarily used for printing large-format products. It is widely used in the printing of advertising banners and large images.

[0003] A patent application with application number CN201921111276.1 entitled "A Stable Inkjet Printer" discloses an inkjet printer, which includes a frame and a printing platform mounted on the frame. A crossbeam is fixedly mounted on the upper side of the printing platform, and a printing carriage slides along the length of the crossbeam. An electromagnet assembly is fixedly mounted on the crossbeam along its length, and a magnetic chuck is located on the side of the printing carriage near the electromagnet assembly. Multiple magnetic chucks are arranged sequentially along the length of the crossbeam on the printing carriage. This inkjet printer completes printing and inkjet printing through the printing carriage moving along the crossbeam. However, the inkjet printing media used by this printer is very large, and existing inkjet printers require manual placement and removal of the media after printing, significantly affecting the efficiency of the printing operation. Therefore, the existing inkjet printer structure needs further improvement. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies and to disclose to the public a feeding device with a simple and reasonable structure that can realize automatic feeding.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] A feeding device includes a feeding conveyor belt disposed next to a printer, the feeding conveyor belt being arranged parallel to the feeding direction, rails being disposed on both sides of the printer, a feeding moving frame being disposed across the rails on both sides, a lifting feeding transfer frame being disposed on the feeding moving frame, a plurality of suction cups being disposed on the feeding transfer frame, the suction cups being connected to a negative pressure device via conduits; the feeding transfer frame being rotatably disposed on the feeding transfer frame as a whole.

[0007] Further optimization measures for this technical solution are as follows:

[0008] As an improvement, the unloading transfer frame is mounted on the unloading lifting frame, and the two ends of the unloading lifting frame are in lifting cooperation with the unloading transfer frame.

[0009] As an improvement, guide rails are provided on both sides of the unloading transfer frame, and the two ends of the unloading lifting frame slide in cooperation with the corresponding guide rails. The guide rails serve a guiding function, enabling the lifting frame to rise and fall more smoothly and steadily.

[0010] As an improvement, a rotary motor is installed inside the unloading lifting frame, and a rotating disk is connected to the rotary motor. The unloading transfer frame is fixedly connected to the rotating disk. The rotary motor drives the entire unloading transfer frame to rotate, resulting in a simple and compact structure.

[0011] As an improvement, a spring is provided between the suction cup and the material transfer frame. The spring provides cushioning when the suction cup presses down, and its elasticity acts on the suction cup, increasing pressure and allowing the suction cup to more efficiently adsorb the inkjet printing carrier.

[0012] As an improvement, a material storage frame is provided between the inkjet printer and the feeding conveyor belt. The material storage frame allows for adjustment of the feeding speed and rhythm.

[0013] As an improvement, the inkjet printer is equipped with a main push plate, and on both sides of the main push plate are liftable auxiliary push plates. This two-stage pushing structure allows for long-distance pushing and makes the structure more compact; during the main push plate's pushing operation, the auxiliary push plates descend below the platform.

[0014] As an improvement, the inkjet printer is equipped with a crossbeam, and a print head that can move along the crossbeam is mounted on the crossbeam.

[0015] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are:

[0016] This utility model discloses a feeding device with a simple and reasonable structure. It uses suction cups on the feeding transfer frame to fix and transfer the inkjet printing carrier by negative pressure adsorption. The rotatable setting of the feeding transfer frame enables the inkjet printing carrier to be switched between horizontal and vertical orientations, which facilitates feeding. As a supporting device for inkjet printers, this feeding device can realize the automatic feeding of inkjet printing carriers after printing, which can effectively improve printing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of section B in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram from another perspective after removing the feeding conveyor belt;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of section C;

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A top view of the structure after removing the crossbeam and print head.

[0023] The names of the reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of this utility model are:

[0024] 1. Inkjet printer, 11. Crossbeam, 12. Print head, 2. Feeding conveyor belt, 3. Track, 4. Feeding moving frame, 41. Guide rail, 5. Feeding transfer frame, 6. Suction cup, 61. Spring, 7. Feeding lifting frame, 71. Rotary disk, 8. Material temporary storage frame, 91. Main push plate, 92. Auxiliary push plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0026] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description can be used in other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0027] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of this utility model, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or position based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a feeding device includes a feeding conveyor belt 2 disposed next to a printer 1. The feeding conveyor belt 2 is arranged parallel to the feeding direction. Tracks 3 are respectively disposed on both sides of the printer 1. A feeding moving frame 4 is disposed across the tracks 3 on both sides. A lifting feeding transfer frame 5 is disposed on the feeding moving frame 4. A plurality of suction cups 6 are disposed on the feeding transfer frame 5. The suction cups 6 are connected to a negative pressure device through conduits. The feeding transfer frame 5 is rotatably disposed on the feeding moving frame 4.

[0030] The printing medium can be a printing plate, KT board, etc.

[0031] The unloading transfer frame 5 is mounted on the unloading lifting frame 7, and the two ends of the unloading lifting frame 7 are in lifting cooperation with the unloading moving frame 4.

[0032] The unloading moving frame 4 is provided with guide rails 41 on both sides, and the two ends of the unloading lifting frame 7 are slidably engaged with the corresponding guide rails 41. The provision of guide rails 41 on both sides enables the unloading lifting frame 7 to move more smoothly and steadily.

[0033] The unloading lifting frame 7 is equipped with a rotating motor, and a rotating disk 71 is connected to the rotating motor. The unloading transfer frame 5 is connected and fixed to the rotating disk 71.

[0034] The suction cups 6 are evenly distributed on both sides of the unloading transfer frame 5. This arrangement ensures a uniform distribution of adsorption force, which improves the reliability of adsorption. A spring 61 is installed between the suction cups 6 and the unloading transfer frame 5. The suction cups 6 are fixed to the bottom of the vertical rod, which can move up and down along the installation position. The spring 61 provides a buffering force when the unloading transfer frame 5 moves down to adsorb the inkjet carrier. At the same time, the elastic force of the spring 61 applies downward pressure to the suction cups 6, allowing the suction cups 6 to more effectively adsorb the inkjet carrier.

[0035] A material storage frame 8 is provided between the inkjet printer 1 and the feeding conveyor belt 2. When inkjet carriers accumulate on the feeding conveyor belt 2, the material storage frame 8 can be used to temporarily store the inkjet carriers that have been printed, thereby adjusting the feeding speed and pace.

[0036] The inkjet printer 1 is equipped with a main push plate 91, and two adjustable auxiliary push plates 92 are respectively provided on both sides of the main push plate 91. The main push plate 91 and the auxiliary push plates 92 are connected to corresponding cylinders to achieve linear motion.

[0037] In this embodiment, a two-stage pushing structure is adopted. The inkjet printing carrier, after being loaded by the feeding device, first moves towards the inkjet printer 1 under the push of the main push plate 91. At this time, the auxiliary push plates 92 on both sides are lowered below the platform under the action of the lifting cylinder to avoid obstructing the pushing of the inkjet printing carrier. After the main push plate 91 pushes the carrier into place, the auxiliary push plates 92 on both sides rise above the platform under the action of the lifting cylinder, and are then driven by the cylinder for a second push. This achieves long-distance pushing with a compact and reasonable structure.

[0038] The inkjet printer 1 is provided with a crossbeam 11, and a print head 12 that can move along the crossbeam 11 is provided on the crossbeam 11.

[0039] Working principle:

[0040] After the inkjet printer 1 completes the inkjet printing operation on the inkjet printing carrier (inkjet board, KT board), the inkjet printer 1 moves along the track 3 and leaves the inkjet printing carrier. The unloading moving frame 4 moves along the track 3 to above the inkjet printing carrier. The unloading lifting frame 7 drives the unloading transfer frame 5 to descend. After the inkjet printing carrier is fixed by the negative pressure adsorption of the suction cup 6 on the unloading transfer frame 5, the unloading lifting frame 7 rises. The unloading moving frame 4 moves horizontally to above the unloading conveyor belt 2. During the unloading horizontal movement, the rotating motor starts and drives the unloading transfer frame 5 and the inkjet printing carrier to rotate 90° through the rotating disk 71, so that the inkjet printing carrier is parallel to the unloading conveyor belt 2 (when the inkjet printer 1 is printing, the inkjet printing carrier is perpendicular to the unloading conveyor belt 2). The suction cup 6 cuts off the air and places the inkjet printing carrier on the unloading conveyor belt 2, which is then transported to the cutting station by the unloading conveyor belt 2, thus completing the unloading.

[0041] When inkjet printing media accumulate on the unloading conveyor belt 2, the inkjet printing media on the inkjet printing platform can be transferred to the material storage box 8 for temporary storage via the unloading transfer frame 5.

[0042] This feeding device, as an accessory to the inkjet printer, can automatically feed the inkjet printing media, effectively improving printing efficiency.

[0043] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the implementation methods and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that any equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that: It includes a feeding conveyor belt (2) set next to the inkjet printer (1), the feeding conveyor belt (2) is set parallel to the feeding direction, the inkjet printer (1) is provided with rails (3) on both sides, the rails (3) spanning both sides are provided with feeding moving frame (4), the feeding moving frame (4) is provided with a lifting feeding transfer frame (5), the feeding transfer frame (5) is provided with several suction cups (6), the suction cups (6) are connected to a negative pressure device through a conduit; the feeding transfer frame (5) is rotatably set on the feeding moving frame (4).

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading transfer frame (5) is mounted on the unloading lifting frame (7), and the two ends of the unloading lifting frame (7) are raised and lowered in coordination with the unloading moving frame (4).

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The unloading moving frame (4) is provided with guide rails (41) on both sides, and the two ends of the unloading lifting frame (7) are slidably engaged with the corresponding guide rails (41).

4. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The unloading lifting frame (7) is equipped with a rotating motor, and a rotating disk (71) is connected to the rotating motor. The unloading transfer frame (5) is connected and fixed to the rotating disk (71).

5. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A spring (61) is provided between the suction cup (6) and the unloading transfer frame (5).

6. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A material storage frame (8) is provided between the inkjet printer (1) and the material conveyor belt (2).

7. A feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inkjet printer (1) is provided with a main push plate (91), and the main push plate (91) is provided with liftable auxiliary push plates (92) on both sides.

8. A feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inkjet printer (1) is provided with a crossbeam (11), and a print head (12) that can move along the crossbeam (11) is provided on the crossbeam (11).

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