Print apparatus with switchable print mode

Abstract

The utility model discloses a printing equipment of switchable printing mode, including printing host computer still including receiving and dispatching frame, drive assembly, drive assembly is connected with receiving and dispatching frame transmission, drive assembly is used for driving receiving and dispatching frame to be close to or be far from the direction of printing host computer, still including board printing mode and roll printing mode, when switching to board printing mode, drive assembly drives receiving and dispatching frame to be close to the direction of printing host computer and makes receiving and dispatching frame and printing host computer butt joint, is used for board printing, when switching to roll printing mode, drive assembly drives receiving and dispatching frame to be far from printing host computer to reserve operation passageway for roll printing, has realized on one printing equipment simultaneously supports roll printing mode and board printing mode's function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of printing equipment technology, specifically to a printing device with switchable printing modes. Background Technology

[0002] Existing printing equipment has significant limitations in its compatibility with both sheet and roll-to-roll printing. Traditional structures are usually fixed and unchanging. When printing sheet materials, the frame occupies the operating channel, resulting in insufficient space for loading and unloading roll materials. This requires cumbersome disassembly or adjustment, which is inefficient and prone to damage. Conversely, structures that reserve space for roll materials are difficult to stably support heavy sheet materials. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a printing device with switchable printing modes, which can solve the problem that it is difficult to achieve simultaneous printing of sheet material and roll material.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a printing device with switchable printing modes, including a printing host, a take-up and delivery frame, and a drive assembly; the drive assembly is drivenly connected to the take-up and delivery frame; The drive assembly is used to drive the in-feed rack toward or away from the print host; It also includes sheet metal printing mode and roll-to-roll printing mode; When switching to the board printing mode, the drive component drives the take-up and delivery frame to move closer to the printing host and dock the take-up and delivery frame with the printing host for board printing; When switching to roll-to-roll printing mode, the drive assembly drives the take-up and delivery rack away from the print host to reserve an operating channel for roll-to-roll printing.

[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model, the driving component includes a cylinder and a guide rail; the receiving and delivering frame is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the cylinder is used to drive the receiving and delivering frame to slide on the guide rail.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the cylinder is arranged on both sides of the receiving and conveying frame, and the cylinder is hinged to the receiving and conveying frame.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the bottom of the guide rail is provided with several support bases.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the bottom of the receiving and conveying frame is provided with rollers.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, an extension plate is provided on both sides of the receiving and feeding frame and at one end away from the printing host, and a folding hinge is provided between the extension plate and the receiving and feeding frame; the extension plate is used to fold and reduce the footprint of the receiving and feeding frame.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, a limiting member is provided between the extension plate and the receiving and conveying frame, and the limiting member is used to restrict the extension plate from unfolding or folding.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this invention are that, by setting a drive component to move the take-up and delivery rack toward or away from the print host, it enables simultaneous support for roll-to-roll and sheet metal printing modes on a single printing device. This design allows for rapid switching between the two printing modes without replacing or adding equipment components, improving equipment utilization, reducing costs, simplifying operation processes, and enhancing work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall embodiment of the present utility model.

[0013] Reference numerals: 1. Printer host; 2. Take-up and delivery frame; 3. Cylinder; 4. Guide rail; 5. Support base; 6. Roller; 7. Extension plate; 8. Folding hinge; 9. Limiting component. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0015] Reference Figure 1 As shown, a printing device with switchable printing modes includes a print host 1, a take-up and delivery frame 2, and a drive assembly; the drive assembly is connected to the take-up and delivery frame 2 via a transmission. The drive assembly is used to drive the delivery rack 2 toward or away from the print host 1; It also includes sheet metal printing mode and roll-to-roll printing mode; When switching to the board printing mode, the drive component drives the take-up and delivery frame 2 to move closer to the print host 1 and dock the take-up and delivery frame 2 with the print host 1 for board printing; When switching to roll-to-roll printing mode, the drive assembly drives the take-up and feed rack 2 away from the print host 1 to reserve an operating channel for roll-to-roll printing.

[0016] In this embodiment, by setting a drive component to move the take-up and feeder frame 2 toward or away from the print host 1, the function of simultaneously supporting roll-to-roll printing mode and sheet metal printing mode on a single printing device is realized. In sheet metal printing mode, no extra operating space is required between the take-up and feeder frame 2 and the print host 1. Therefore, the drive component drives the take-up and feeder frame 2 to directly connect with the print host 1, ensuring the transmission accuracy and print quality of sheet metal printing. In roll-to-roll printing mode, the take-up and feeder frame 2 is moved away from the print host 1, leaving sufficient space for roll-to-roll loading and unloading operations, facilitating the installation and replacement of roll-to-roll materials by operators. This design enables rapid switching between the two printing modes without replacing or adding equipment components, improving equipment utilization, reducing costs, simplifying the operation process, and improving work efficiency.

[0017] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a cylinder 3 and a guide rail 4; the receiving and conveying frame 2 is slidably connected to the guide rail 4, and the cylinder 3 is used to drive the receiving and conveying frame 2 to slide on the guide rail 4.

[0018] In this embodiment, the driving component within the drive assembly employs a cylinder 3, utilizing pneumatic transmission to achieve the reciprocating motion of the take-up and delivery frame 2. This provides reliable driving and a fast response speed, meeting the requirements for rapid switching of printing modes. Simultaneously, the take-up and delivery frame 2 is slidably connected to the guide rail 4, which provides stable support and precise guidance for the frame 2, thereby ensuring the accuracy of sheet material transmission and the stability of roll material handling.

[0019] Furthermore, cylinders 3 are located on both sides of the receiving and conveying frame 2, and cylinders 3 are hinged to the receiving and conveying frame 2.

[0020] In this embodiment, when there are differences in ground elevation or minor errors in equipment installation, the cylinder 3 can swing around the hinge point at a certain angle for adaptive adjustment, avoiding jamming or movement obstruction caused by rigid connection; it improves the fault tolerance and environmental adaptability of cylinder 3 drive, enabling the equipment to operate normally on uneven ground, reducing the flatness requirements of the installation ground, expanding the scope of equipment use, and reducing the equipment failure rate caused by terrain problems.

[0021] Furthermore, the bottom of the guide rail 4 is provided with several support bases 5.

[0022] In this embodiment, the support base 5 isolates the guide rail 4 from the ground, which can effectively absorb the vibration generated during the operation of the equipment, reduce the impact of vibration on printing accuracy, and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0023] Preferably, the bottom of the receiving and conveying frame 2 is provided with rollers 6.

[0024] In this embodiment, by providing rollers 6 at the bottom of the receiving and feeding frame 2, the sliding of the receiving and feeding frame 2 on the guide rail 4 becomes smoother and more flexible, reducing movement resistance and power consumption of the drive components. The rollers 6 also facilitate positioning and fine-tuning of the receiving and feeding frame 2, improving the convenience of installing sheet or roll materials.

[0025] Furthermore, extension plates 7 are provided on both sides of the feed rack 2 and at one end away from the printer host 1. The extension plates 7 are connected to the feed rack 2 by folding hinges 8. The extension plates 7 are used to fold and reduce the footprint of the feed rack 2.

[0026] In this embodiment, the folding function of the extension plates 7 is achieved by setting extension plates 7 on both sides of the receiving and conveying frame 2 and setting folding hinges 8 between the extension plates 7 and the receiving and conveying frame 2. When the equipment needs to be transported or stored, the receiving and conveying frame 2 can be held in the position of docking with the printing host 1, and then the extension plates 7 can be folded along the folding hinges 8, reducing the footprint of the receiving and conveying frame 2, making it easier to pack the equipment into a container for transportation, and reducing logistics costs.

[0027] Preferably, a limiting member 9 is provided between the extension plate 7 and the receiving and conveying frame 2, the limiting member 9 being used to restrict the extension plate 7 from unfolding or folding.

[0028] In this embodiment, the limiting member 9 effectively restricts the movement range of the extension plate 7, preventing it from being over-expanded or over-folded, ensuring that the extension plate 7 forms a flat conveying surface with the receiving and conveying frame 2 when unfolded, and is properly folded when folded. This design improves the reliability and stability of the extension plate 7's movement, avoiding transmission failures or safety hazards caused by the uncertain position of the extension plate 7. Simultaneously, the limiting member 9, in conjunction with the folding hinge 8, forms a dual positioning guarantee, further enhancing the structural stability and operational safety of the equipment.

[0029] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A printing device with switchable printing modes, comprising a printing host, characterized in that, It also includes a receiving and delivery frame and a drive assembly; the drive assembly is connected to the receiving and delivery frame in a transmission manner; The drive assembly is used to drive the in-feed rack toward or away from the print host; It also includes sheet metal printing mode and roll-to-roll printing mode; When switching to the board printing mode, the drive component drives the take-up and delivery frame to move closer to the printing host and dock the take-up and delivery frame with the printing host for board printing; When switching to roll-to-roll printing mode, the drive assembly drives the take-up and delivery rack away from the print host to reserve an operating channel for roll-to-roll printing.

2. The printing device with switchable printing modes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a cylinder and a guide rail; the receiving and delivery frame is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the cylinder is used to drive the receiving and delivery frame to slide on the guide rail.

3. A printing device with switchable printing modes according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cylinders are located on both sides of the receiving and conveying frame and are hinged to the receiving and conveying frame.

4. A printing device with switchable printing modes according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the guide rail is provided with several support bases.

5. A printing device with switchable printing modes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the receiving and conveying frame is equipped with rollers.

6. A printing device with switchable printing modes according to claim 1, characterized in that, Extension plates are provided on both sides of the receiving and feeding frame and at one end away from the printing host. The extension plates are connected to the receiving and feeding frame by folding hinges. The extension plates are used to fold and reduce the footprint of the receiving and feeding frame.

7. A printing device with switchable printing modes according to claim 6, characterized in that, A limiting component is provided between the extension plate and the receiving and conveying frame, and the limiting component is used to restrict the extension plate from unfolding or folding.

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