A cartridge marking and branding device

Abstract

This utility model discloses an ink cartridge marking and branding device, comprising: a workbench with a branding station and a material discharge port at the rear of the branding station; a feeding device disposed in front of the branding station, used to push the ink cartridge backward to the branding station; and a marking and branding device disposed behind, to the left, to the right, and / or above the branding station, used to mark and brand the ink cartridge at the branding station. Through the layout design of the feeding, branding station, and material discharge port, the branded ink cartridge uses the pushing force of the feeding device as a power source to move the ink cartridge to be branded to the material discharge port for discharge. No additional mechanical device is needed to deliver the branded ink cartridge, and the material discharge and feeding actions can be completed simultaneously, eliminating the need to wait for the discharge port to feed again, which helps to speed up the processing pace and improve efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to machines, equipment or hand tools for branding, and more specifically to a cartridge marking branding device. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of large-scale production of printing consumables, ink cartridges, as core consumables, need to have key information such as product model, production batch, and brand logo clearly and permanently imprinted on their outer walls to meet the needs of production traceability, quality control, and market circulation management.

[0003] Traditional labeling processes (such as labeling and inkjet printing) are no longer sufficient to meet the stability and durability requirements of large-scale production. Labeling relies on manual labor or semi-automatic equipment, resulting in high labor costs and inconsistent label placement, leading to defects such as misalignment and wrinkles. Furthermore, label adhesion is significantly affected by environmental temperature, humidity, and application pressure, making labels prone to detachment and wear during long-term storage or use, resulting in lost labeling information and hindering lifecycle traceability. While inkjet printing offers partial automation, printed labels have poor abrasion resistance, are easily damaged during handling and assembly, and require specialized inks, increasing production costs. Additionally, some inks fail to meet environmental standards, contradicting the trend towards green production. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes: An ink cartridge marking and branding device, comprising: A workbench is provided with a branding station and a material discharge port is provided at the rear of the branding station. A feeding device is located in front of the branding station, and the feeding device is used to push the ink cartridge backward to the branding station; A marking and branding device is disposed behind, to the left, to the right and / or above the branding station, and is used to mark and brand the ink cartridges at the branding station.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: the marking and branding device includes a rear marking and branding module, which is located behind the marking and branding station.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: the rear marking and branding module includes a rear driving component and a rear branding mold. The rear driving component is located behind the material discharge port, and the rear branding mold is installed at the output end of the rear driving component. The rear driving component is used to drive the rear branding mold to move forward or backward.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an inclined material dropping plate is provided at the material dropping port, the front end of the material dropping plate is connected to the front side of the material dropping port, and its rear end extends downward.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: it further includes a discharge device, which is arranged below the discharge port and is used to receive the ink cartridge falling from the discharge port.

[0009] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: the feeding device includes a pushing component and an ink cartridge conveyor. The ink cartridge conveyor is arranged in front of the branding station. The pushing component is arranged in front of the ink cartridge conveyor. The ink cartridge conveyor is used to convey ink cartridges in the left and right direction to the rear of the pushing component. The ink cartridge conveyor is used to push the ink cartridges conveyed to its rear to the branding station.

[0010] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: baffles are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the branding station.

[0011] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: the front end of the baffle plate on one side of the branding station extends close to the feeding device, and the ink cartridge conveyor is used to convey ink cartridges close to the baffle plate.

[0012] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: the rear ends of the baffle plates on both sides of the branding station extend to the discharge port. When the pushing component pushes the ink cartridge into the branding station and subsequently moves towards the discharge port, the baffle plates continuously limit the ink cartridge laterally until the ink cartridge is completely inserted into the discharge port.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Through the layout design of the feeding, branding station and the discharge port, the ink cartridge to be branded is powered by the pushing force of the feeding device. The feeding device pushes the ink cartridge to be branded to the discharge port for discharge, eliminating the need for additional mechanical devices to deliver the branded ink cartridge. Moreover, the feeding and discharge actions can be completed simultaneously, without waiting for the discharge port to feed again, which helps to speed up the processing pace and improve efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a side view of the ink cartridge marking and branding device described in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ink cartridge marking and branding equipment described in this embodiment. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ink cartridge marking and branding equipment described in this embodiment. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0015] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more; "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0018] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral molding; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0019] Reference Figure 1-3 This application proposes an embodiment of the ink cartridge marking and branding device, which includes: A workbench 10 is provided with a branding station 11 and a material discharge port 12 is provided on the rear side of the branding station 11. The feeding device 20 is located in front of the branding station 11. The feeding device 20 is used to push the ink cartridge backward to the branding station 11. The marking and branding device 30 is disposed behind, to the left, to the right and / or above the marking station 11, and is used to mark and brand the ink cartridges at the marking station 11.

[0020] The feeding device 20, located in front of the branding station 11, serves as a power source, pushing the ink cartridge to be branded from front to back and conveying it into the branding station 11. The marking and branding devices 30, distributed behind, to the left, to the right, and / or above the branding station 11, simultaneously or in stages brand the corresponding outer wall of the ink cartridge at high temperature after it arrives at the branding station 11, forming markings such as product model and production batch. After branding is completed, the branded ink cartridge moves backward under the action of subsequent ink cartridges pushed into the branding station 11, and is discharged from the discharge port 12 on the rear side of the branding station 11 to enter the next process.

[0021] Through the layout design of the feeding, branding station 11 and the discharge port 12, the ink cartridges that have been branded can use the pushing force of the feeding device 20 to push the ink cartridges to be branded to the discharge port 12 for discharge. No additional mechanical device is needed to send out the branded ink cartridges. Moreover, the actions of feeding and discharging can be completed simultaneously, without waiting for the discharge port to feed again, which helps to speed up the processing pace and improve efficiency.

[0022] The marking and branding device 30 can be flexibly distributed behind, to the left, to the right and / or above the branding station 11, which can meet the marking requirements of different outer walls of ink cartridges and adapt to diverse product specifications.

[0023] In this embodiment, the marking and branding device 30 includes a rear marking and branding module 31, which is located behind the branding station 11 to avoid interference between the rear marking and branding module 31 and the material discharge port 12. Specifically, the rear marking and branding module 31 includes a rear drive component 311 and a rear branding mold 312. The rear drive component 311 is located behind the material discharge port 12, and the rear branding mold 312 is installed at the output end of the rear drive component 311. The rear drive component 311 is used to drive the rear branding mold 312 to move forward or backward.

[0024] After the ink cartridge is pushed to the branding station 11 by the feeding device 20, the rear marking branding module 31 is activated, and its branding mold is precisely aligned with the rear outer wall of the ink cartridge. After the rear marking branding module 31 completes the branding, as it moves backward to a safe position, the feeding device 20 can push the ink cartridge to be branded and the rear branding mold 312 to move backward synchronously, which helps to further improve processing efficiency.

[0025] Preferably, the discharge port 12 is provided with an inclined discharge plate 40, the front end of the discharge plate 40 is connected to the front side of the discharge port 12, and its rear end extends downward.

[0026] The front end of the discharge plate 40 is fixedly connected to the front edge of the discharge port 12 to receive the ink cartridges discharged from the branding station 11. When the ink cartridges are branded and enter the discharge port 12 from the branding station 11, they will first fall on the inclined discharge plate 40. Then, under their own gravity, they will slide smoothly along the inclined trajectory of the discharge plate 40 and finally be accurately delivered to the discharge device 50 below. This process does not require the feeding device 20 to provide additional discharge power, which effectively reduces the load on the feeding device 20.

[0027] In this embodiment, the discharging device 50 is installed directly below the discharge port 12, and its core function is to receive the ink cartridges discharged through the discharge port 12. Specifically, when the ink cartridges that have been branded fall directly through the discharge port 12 or are discharged after being buffered and slid by the discharge plate 40, they will fall directly into or slide into the receiving area of ​​the discharging device 50. After the discharging device 50 is started, it can transfer the received ink cartridges to the next production process, such as quality inspection or finished product packaging, in a continuous conveying manner, so as to achieve seamless connection between branding and discharging.

[0028] In this embodiment, a photoelectric sensor can be added at the outlet of the discharge port 12 or at the end of the discharge plate 40. The photoelectric sensor is electrically connected to the equipment control system and is used to detect the discharge status of the ink cartridge in real time. When the photoelectric sensor detects that the previous ink cartridge has been completely discharged from the discharge port 12 or has slid along the discharge plate 40 to the discharge device 50, it will immediately send a signal to the control system. After receiving the signal, the control system will trigger the marking and branding device 30 to start the next round of branding.

[0029] The feeding device 20 includes a pushing assembly 21 and an ink cartridge conveyor 22. The ink cartridge conveyor 22 is located in front of the branding station 11. The pushing assembly 21 is located in front of the ink cartridge conveyor 22. The ink cartridge conveyor 22 is used to convey ink cartridges in the left-right direction to the rear of the pushing assembly 21. The ink cartridge conveyor 22 is used to push the ink cartridges conveyed to its rear to the branding station 11.

[0030] The ink cartridge conveyor 22 is installed in front of the branding station 11 and conveys the ink cartridges to be branded in the left and right direction, conveying them one by one to the rear of the pusher assembly 21, waiting for pusher; Once the ink cartridge in the branding station 11 has finished branding, the pusher component 21 is activated, pushing the ink cartridge to be branded from front to back, precisely pushing it into the branding station 11, while the branded ink cartridges are stacked.

[0031] A photoelectric sensor can be added to the ink cartridge conveying path of the ink cartridge conveyor 22. When the sensor detects that the ink cartridge has reached the standby position behind the pusher component 21, it triggers the pusher component 21 to avoid empty push or missed push. At the same time, a photoelectric sensor is added in the branding station 11 to detect whether the ink cartridge is in place and ensure accurate push stroke.

[0032] Preferably, baffle plates 60 are provided on the left and right sides of the branding station 11. The baffle plates 60 are perpendicular to the worktable 10, and their spacing is adapted to the left and right width of the ink cartridge to be branded. When the pusher assembly 21 pushes the ink cartridge into the branding station 11 from the front, the baffle plates 60 on the left and right sides limit the ink cartridge, preventing it from shifting left or right during the push process, and ensuring that the left and right outer walls of the ink cartridge are precisely aligned with the branding devices on the left and right sides after it reaches the branding station 11.

[0033] In this example, the front end of the baffle plate 60 on one side of the branding station 11 extends close to the feeding device 20, and the ink cartridge conveyor 22 is used to convey ink cartridges towards the baffle plate 60. The front end extends close to the feeding device 20 and connects with the ink cartridge conveyor 22. When the ink cartridge conveyor 22 conveys the ink cartridge, it uses the extended baffle plate 60 as a reference to ensure that the ink cartridge remains in close contact with the baffle plate 60 during the conveying process, maintaining lateral stability.

[0034] Furthermore, the rear ends of the baffle plates 60 on both sides of the branding station 11 extend to the discharge port 12. When the pushing component 21 pushes the ink cartridge into the branding station 11 and subsequently moves towards the discharge port 12, the baffle plate 60 continuously limits the ink cartridge laterally until the ink cartridge is completely inserted into the discharge port 12.

[0035] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the marking and branding device 30 of this embodiment further includes side marking and branding modules 32 disposed on the left and right sides of the marking station 11, and an upper marking and branding module 33 disposed above the marking station 11. The side marking and branding modules 32 and the upper marking and branding module 33 respectively include a marking drive and a marking die head. When the baffle plates 60 are provided on both the left and right sides of the marking station 11, the two baffle plates 60 are provided with through holes 61 that match the marking die head, so that the marking die head can pass through the through holes and contact the ink cartridge for marking.

[0036] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications and substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An ink cartridge identification branding apparatus, comprising: include: A workbench (10) is provided with a branding station (11) and a material discharge port (12) is provided on the rear side of the branding station (11). The feeding device (20) is located in front of the branding station (11) and is used to push the ink cartridge backward to the branding station (11). The marking and branding device (30) is located behind, to the left, to the right and / or above the branding station (11), and is used to mark and brand the ink cartridges at the branding station (11).

2. The ink cartridge identification stamping apparatus of claim 1, wherein The marking and branding device (30) includes a rear marking and branding module (31), which is located behind the marking station (11).

3. The ink cartridge identification stamping apparatus of claim 2, wherein The rear marking and branding module (31) includes a rear drive component (311) and a rear branding mold (312). The rear drive component (311) is located behind the material discharge port (12), and the rear branding mold (312) is installed at the output end of the rear drive component (311). The rear drive component (311) is used to drive the rear branding mold (312) to move forward or backward.

4. The ink cartridge marking and branding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, An inclined discharge plate (40) is provided at the discharge port (12). The front end of the discharge plate (40) is connected to the front side of the discharge port (12), and its rear end extends downward.

5. The ink cartridge identification branding apparatus of claim 1 or 4, wherein, It also includes a discharge device (50), which is located below the discharge port (12) and is used to receive ink cartridges falling from the discharge port (12).

6. The ink cartridge identification stamping apparatus of claim 1, wherein The feeding device (20) includes a pushing assembly (21) and an ink cartridge conveyor (22). The ink cartridge conveyor (22) is located in front of the branding station (11). The pushing assembly (21) is located in front of the ink cartridge conveyor (22). The ink cartridge conveyor (22) is used to convey ink cartridges in the left-right direction to the rear of the pushing assembly (21). The ink cartridge conveyor (22) is used to push the ink cartridges conveyed to its rear to the branding station (11).

7. The ink cartridge identification stamping apparatus of claim 6, wherein The branding station (11) is provided with baffles (60) on the left and right sides respectively.

8. The ink cartridge identification stamping apparatus of claim 7, wherein The front end of the baffle plate (60) on one side of the branding station (11) extends close to the feeding device (20), and the ink cartridge conveyor (22) is used to convey ink cartridges toward the baffle plate (60).

9. The ink cartridge identification stamping apparatus of claim 7, wherein The rear ends of the baffles (60) on both sides of the branding station (11) extend to the material discharge port (12).

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