A wire mesh storage device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a stencil storage device, comprising: a frame, a feeding mechanism, a first lifting and storage mechanism, a second lifting and storage mechanism, a stencil gripping mechanism, and a discharging mechanism. The feeding mechanism, the first lifting and storage mechanism, the second lifting and storage mechanism, the stencil gripping mechanism, and the discharging mechanism are all mounted on the frame. The first lifting and storage mechanism and the second lifting and storage mechanism are arranged side-by-side. The device also includes a drying oven, located within the frame and between the first and second lifting and storage mechanisms, for providing hot air to dry the stencils stored on the first and second lifting and storage mechanisms. By integrating the drying oven inside the storage device, the drying process is completed during the natural residence time of the stencils during storage, eliminating the need for additional time on the production line and thus improving work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fabric printing, and in particular to a screen storage device. Background Technology

[0002] In fabric printing and dyeing, additive printing, and other processing methods, drying devices are required to heat and dry the fabric. In current additive printing processes, the drying device is fixed to the printing line. The fabric to be printed is conveyed along the printing line via a high-speed conveyor belt, and after printing at the printing head, it passes through the drying device for a certain amount of time. While the existing drying device installed on the printing line can dry the fabric, it limits the fabric conveying speed. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, a screen storage device is needed to solve the problem that existing drying devices installed on the printing line, although capable of drying, limit the speed of fabric conveying.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the inventors provide a stencil storage device, comprising: a frame, a feeding mechanism, a first lifting and storage mechanism, a second lifting and storage mechanism, a stencil gripping mechanism, and a discharging mechanism. The feeding mechanism, the first lifting and storage mechanism, the second lifting and storage mechanism, the stencil gripping mechanism, and the discharging mechanism are all mounted on the frame. The first lifting and storage mechanism and the second lifting and storage mechanism are arranged side by side. The device also includes an oven, which is located inside the frame and between the first lifting and storage mechanism and the second lifting and storage mechanism, for providing hot air to dry the stencils stored on the first lifting and storage mechanism and the second lifting and storage mechanism.

[0005] Furthermore: the oven includes an outer shell, a support, a heating rod, and a fan. The outer shell is disposed within the frame via the support. The outer shell has multiple openings on its surface facing the first lifting and storage mechanism and the second lifting and storage mechanism. The heating rod is disposed within the outer shell to generate hot air, and the fan is disposed within the outer shell to deliver the hot air from the outer shell through the openings.

[0006] Furthermore: there are multiple heating rods, which are arranged in two columns, with the multiple heating rods in each column arranged along the height of the oven.

[0007] Furthermore: the housing has a front surface, a rear surface, a left surface and a right surface, the front surface is the surface of the housing facing the first lifting and storage mechanism, the rear surface is the surface of the housing facing the second lifting and storage mechanism, and a plurality of fans are respectively provided along the height on the left surface and the right surface.

[0008] Furthermore: the feeding mechanism extends into the first lifting and storage mechanism and is located below the first lifting and storage mechanism; the discharging mechanism is located directly below the feeding mechanism and extends into the first lifting and storage mechanism and the second lifting and storage mechanism in sequence; the lower surface of the oven is located above the discharging mechanism; and a clearance space is formed between the oven and the discharging mechanism for the mesh plate to pass through.

[0009] Furthermore, a plurality of openings located on the surface of the outer casing facing the first lifting and storage mechanism are distributed above the feeding mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore, a sealing plate is installed below the feeding mechanism, and the sealing plate is in contact with the surface of the oven facing the first lifting and storage mechanism.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a cover plate, which is disposed on the frame and is used to close the frame and expose the infeed mechanism and the outfeed mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore: both the first and second lifting and storage mechanisms include a pair of lifting supports, which are arranged vertically and opposite each other in the horizontal direction. The two ends of the lifting supports are provided with transmission rollers, and a chain plate is provided between the two transmission rollers. The chain plate is formed by a plurality of lifting claws hinged in sequence. The lifting claws are used to hold the mesh plate. At least one of the transmission rollers is connected to a lifting drive device, which is used to drive the chain plate to rotate.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a running platform, which is located on one side of the frame. The upper layer of the running platform is connected to the feeding mechanism, and the lower layer of the running platform is connected to the discharging mechanism.

[0014] Unlike existing technologies, the above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] By integrating an oven inside the storage unit, the drying process is completed by utilizing the time the mesh panels naturally spend in storage, eliminating the need for additional time on the production line and thus improving work efficiency.

[0016] The above description of the utility model is merely an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this application and to implement it based on the description and drawings, and to make the above-mentioned objectives and other objectives, features and advantages of this application easier to understand, the following description is provided in conjunction with the specific embodiments and drawings of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings are only used to illustrate the principles, implementation methods, applications, features, and effects of specific embodiments of this utility model and other related contents, and should not be considered as limitations on this application.

[0018] Figure 1 A perspective view of the stencil storage device in some embodiments;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the stencil storage device in some embodiments;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the oven in some embodiments;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front surface of the oven in some embodiments;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rear surface of the oven in some embodiments;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the left or right surface of the oven in some embodiments.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Rack;

[0026] 2. Feeding mechanism;

[0027] 3. First lifting and storage mechanism; 31. First lifting support;

[0028] 4. Second lifting and storage mechanism; 41. Second lifting support;

[0029] 5. Cover plate;

[0030] 6. Plate ejection mechanism;

[0031] 7. Oven; 71. Outer shell; 711. Front surface; 712. Rear surface; 72. Heating rod; 73. Fan; 74. Opening. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To illustrate the possible application scenarios, technical principles, implementable specific solutions, and achievable objectives and effects of this application in detail, the following description, in conjunction with the listed specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, provides a detailed explanation. The embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or connection with other embodiments. In principle, in this application, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the use of related terms herein is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit this application.

[0035] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" is used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist simultaneously. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" logical relationship.

[0036] In this application, terms such as “first” and “second” are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, hierarchy or order relationship between these entities or operations.

[0037] Without further limitations, the use of terms such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” or other similar open-ended expressions in this application is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which does not exclude the presence of additional elements in a process, method, or product that includes the stated elements, such that a process, method, or product that includes a list of elements may include not only those defined elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, or product.

[0038] Similar to the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this application, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments in this application, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups" and "multiple times," unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the space-related expressions used, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings. They are only for the purpose of describing the specific embodiments of this application or for the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0040] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "setting," as used in the description of the embodiments of this application, should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral arrangement; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a relationship of two components combined together, an interaction relationship between two components, or a connection within two structures. Those skilled in the art to which this application pertains can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0041] In fabric printing and dyeing, additive printing, and other processing methods, drying devices are required to heat and dry the fabric. In current fabric additive printing processes, the drying device is fixedly installed on the printing line. The fabric to be printed is conveyed on the printing line via a high-speed conveyor belt. After printing at the printing head, it passes through the drying device for drying. Drying requires a certain amount of time, and the fact that the drying device is located on the printing line limits the speed of fabric conveying.

[0042] In order to overcome the problem of low working efficiency of printing lines in the prior art, the inventors have provided a new oven installation concept that utilizes the time the screen stays in the screen storage device for drying. This not only makes full use of the time the screen stays in the storage equipment to improve the overall working efficiency of the printing line, but also avoids installing the oven on the printing line, which would reduce the efficiency of the printing line's transmission.

[0043] Please see Figures 1 to 6This embodiment provides a stencil storage device, including: a frame 1, a feeding mechanism 2, a first lifting and storage mechanism 3, a second lifting and storage mechanism 4, a stencil gripping mechanism, and a discharging mechanism 6. The feeding mechanism 2, the first lifting and storage mechanism 3, the second lifting and storage mechanism 4, the stencil gripping mechanism, and the discharging mechanism 6 are all mounted on the frame 1, with the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and the second lifting and storage mechanism 4 arranged side by side. The stencil storage device also includes an oven 7, which is located inside the frame 1 and between the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and the second lifting and storage mechanism 4, for providing hot air to dry the stencils stored on the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and the second lifting and storage mechanism 4.

[0044] The feeding mechanism 2 guides the printing screen from the running table to the first lifting and storage mechanism 3. The first lifting and storage mechanism 3 is used to vertically store multiple printing screens. The second lifting and storage mechanism 4 is similar to the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and is also used to vertically store multiple printing screens. The screen gripping mechanism is responsible for transferring the printing screen between the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and the second lifting and storage mechanism 4. The output mechanism 6 exports the screen from the second lifting and storage mechanism 4 to the running table.

[0045] By integrating an oven 7 inside the storage unit, the drying process is completed during the natural dwell time of the printing screen during storage, eliminating the need for additional time on the production line and thus improving work efficiency. Specifically: when the printing screen needs to be stored, the screen is fed into the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 via the feeding mechanism 2. The screen gripping mechanism can transfer the screen between the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and the second lifting and storage mechanism 4. The oven 7 operates, providing the necessary heat to the printing screen in the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and the second lifting and storage mechanism 4, which provides sufficient drying time for the screen without affecting overall production efficiency.

[0046] It should be noted that the frame 1, feeding mechanism 2, first lifting and storage mechanism 3, second lifting and storage mechanism 4, screen gripping mechanism, and discharging mechanism 6 of this application can refer to the relevant designs in Chinese Invention Patent No. CN113666113B, "A Lifting Printing Screen Storage Equipment". Based on this, this application makes further improvements by adding an oven 7 inside the original printing screen storage equipment, utilizing the natural dwell time of the screen during storage to complete the drying process. It is worth noting that the feeding mechanism 2, first lifting and storage mechanism 3, second lifting and storage mechanism 4, screen gripping mechanism, and discharging mechanism 6 in this application can also adopt a different structure than that disclosed in Chinese Invention Patent No. CN113666113B. As long as these components can achieve the corresponding functions and work in conjunction with the newly added oven 7 to achieve the expected technical effect, they all fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0047] Please see Figures 3 to 6In some embodiments, the oven 7 includes a housing 71, a support, heating rods 72, and a fan 73. The housing 71 is mounted inside the frame 1 via the support. The surface of the housing 71 facing the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and the second lifting and storage mechanism 4 has multiple openings 74. The heating rods 72 are located inside the housing 71 to generate hot air, and the fan 73 is located inside the housing 71 to expel the hot air from the housing 71 through the openings 74. The housing 71 is typically made of a high-temperature resistant material, such as stainless steel or aluminum alloy. The support is used to support and fix the housing 71, ensuring its secure mounting within the frame 1 and positioned between the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and the second lifting and storage mechanism 4. The number and power of the heating rods 72 can be adjusted according to actual needs to ensure sufficient heat is provided to dry the printing screen. The fan 73 evenly blows the hot air generated by the heating rods 72 through the openings 74 on the surface of the housing 71 onto the printing screen on the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and the second lifting and storage mechanism 4.

[0048] Please see Figure 3 In some embodiments, there are multiple heating rods 72 arranged in two columns. The multiple heating rods 72 in each column are arranged along the height of the oven 7 to ensure that the printing screen at each position can receive sufficient heat and avoid local overheating or insufficient drying.

[0049] Please see Figures 4 to 6 In some embodiments, the housing 71 has a front surface 711, a rear surface 712, a left surface and a right surface. The front surface 711 is the surface of the housing 71 facing the first lifting and storage mechanism 3, and the rear surface 712 is the surface of the housing 71 facing the second lifting and storage mechanism 4. Multiple fans 73 are respectively provided along the height on the left and right surfaces.

[0050] The first lifting and storage mechanism 3 is located in front of the second lifting and storage mechanism 4, with the oven 7 situated between them. The front surface faces the first lifting and storage mechanism 3, and the rear surface faces the second lifting and storage mechanism 4. Multiple fans 73 on the left and right surfaces activate, forcibly blowing hot air generated by the heating rods 72 onto the front and rear surfaces of the oven 7's outer shell 71. Multiple openings 74 are provided on the front and rear surfaces, allowing hot air to be evenly distributed through these openings onto the mesh plates in the first and second lifting and storage mechanisms 3 and 4, thereby achieving an efficient and uniform drying effect.

[0051] In some embodiments, the airflow direction can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs by controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the fan 73.

[0052] Please see Figure 1In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 2 extends into the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and is located below the first lifting and storage mechanism 3. The discharging mechanism 6 is located directly below the feeding mechanism 2 and extends into the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and the second lifting and storage mechanism 4 in sequence. The lower surface of the oven 7 is located above the discharging mechanism 6. A clearance space for the mesh plate to pass through is formed between the oven 7 and the discharging mechanism 6.

[0053] The feeding mechanism 2 can extend into the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 by extending between a pair of lifting supports of the first lifting and storage mechanism 3. Similarly, the discharging mechanism 6 extends not only between a pair of lifting supports of the first lifting and storage mechanism 3, but also between a pair of lifting supports of the second lifting and storage mechanism 4. This structure facilitates the transfer of the mesh plate. The clearance space allows the mesh plate to move smoothly with the discharging mechanism 6 after it is transferred from the second lifting and storage mechanism 4 to the discharging mechanism 6, avoiding interference with the oven 7.

[0054] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, a plurality of openings 74 on the surface of the housing 71 facing the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 (front surface 711) are distributed above the feeding mechanism 2. That is, the surface of the housing 71 facing the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 (front surface 711) has openings 74 above the feeding mechanism 2, and no openings 74 are made below the feeding mechanism 2, which can avoid unnecessary heat waste.

[0055] In some embodiments, a sealing plate is installed below the feeding mechanism 2. The sealing plate contacts the surface of the oven 7 facing the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 to form a sealed area to prevent hot air from escaping from below the feeding mechanism 2.

[0056] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the entire surface of the housing 71 facing the second lifting and storage mechanism 4 (rear surface 712) is provided with openings 74, so that the hot air blown out by the fan 73 can evenly cover all the printing screens in the second lifting and storage mechanism 4.

[0057] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the mesh storage device further includes a cover plate 5, which is disposed on the frame 1 to close the frame 1 and expose the infeed mechanism 2 and the outfeed mechanism 6, forming an environment conducive to drying. The infeed mechanism 2 and the outfeed mechanism 6 are located on the front surface of the frame 1. The cover plate 5 can close the front surface, rear surface, left surface and right surface of the frame 1, and avoids the infeed mechanism 2 and the outfeed mechanism 6 at the position of the front surface.

[0058] Please see Figures 1 to 2In some embodiments, both the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and the second lifting and storage mechanism 4 include a pair of lifting supports. The pair of lifting supports are arranged vertically and opposite each other in the horizontal direction. Drive rollers are provided at the upper and lower ends of the lifting supports, and a chain plate is provided between the two drive rollers. The chain plate is formed by multiple lifting claws hinged sequentially. The lifting claws are used to hold the mesh plate. At least one drive roller is connected to a lifting drive device, which is used to drive the chain plate to rotate. The lifting support of the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 can be named the first lifting support 31, and the lifting support of the second lifting and storage mechanism 4 can be named the second lifting support 41. The upper drive roller of the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 and the upper drive roller of the second lifting and storage mechanism 4 are coaxially arranged. The lower drive roller of the first lifting and storage mechanism 3 is positioned higher than the lower drive roller of the second lifting and storage mechanism 4, and the two are spaced apart by the height of the upper and lower layers of the running platform and are arranged parallel to each other.

[0059] Preferably, the upper surface of the feeding mechanism 2 is in the same plane as the axis of the lower drive roller of the first lifting and storage mechanism 3, and the upper surface of the discharging mechanism 6 is in the same plane as the axis of the lower drive roller of the second lifting and storage mechanism 4.

[0060] In some embodiments, both the feeding mechanism 2 and the discharging mechanism 6 include multiple rotating rollers arranged side by side in a horizontal direction. The rotating rollers can be connected to a driving device such as a motor, so that the mesh plate is driven to feed and discharge through the rotating rollers.

[0061] In some embodiments, the screen gripping mechanism includes a gripping plate, a transmission device, and a translation drive device. The gripping plate is horizontally positioned and connected to multiple downward-facing suction cups for adsorbing the printing screen. The translation drive device is mounted on the frame 1 and drives the gripping plate to translate between the first lifting and storage mechanism and the second lifting and storage mechanism via the transmission device. The translation drive device can be a rotary power device such as a motor, and the transmission device can be a belt drive, chain drive, or gear drive.

[0062] In some embodiments, the stencil storage device further includes a running table, which is disposed on one side of the frame 1. The upper layer of the running table is connected to the feeding mechanism 2, and the lower layer of the running table is connected to the discharging mechanism 6.

[0063] In some embodiments, a printing machine is provided on the running table.

[0064] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this application, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Any technical solutions that are based on the essential concept of this application and utilize the content described in the text and drawings of this application, resulting in equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A screen board storage device comprising: The machine includes a frame, a feeding mechanism, a first lifting and storage mechanism, a second lifting and storage mechanism, a screen gripping mechanism, and a discharging mechanism. The feeding mechanism, the first lifting and storage mechanism, the second lifting and storage mechanism, the screen gripping mechanism, and the discharging mechanism are all mounted on the frame. The first lifting and storage mechanism and the second lifting and storage mechanism are arranged side by side. The machine also includes a drying oven, which is located inside the frame and between the first lifting and storage mechanism and the second lifting and storage mechanism. The drying oven is used to provide hot air to dry the screens stored on the first lifting and storage mechanism and the second lifting and storage mechanism.

2. The screen board storage device of claim 1, wherein: The oven includes an outer shell, a support frame, a heating rod, and a fan. The outer shell is mounted inside the frame via the support frame. The outer shell has multiple openings on its surface facing the first lifting and storage mechanism and the second lifting and storage mechanism. The heating rod is mounted inside the outer shell to generate hot air, and the fan is mounted inside the outer shell to send the hot air from the outer shell out through the openings.

3. The screen board storage device of claim 2, wherein: There are multiple heating rods, which are arranged in two columns, with the multiple heating rods in each column arranged along the height of the oven.

4. The screen board storage device of claim 2, wherein: The housing has a front surface, a rear surface, a left surface, and a right surface. The front surface is the surface of the housing facing the first lifting and storage mechanism, and the rear surface is the surface of the housing facing the second lifting and storage mechanism. A plurality of fans are respectively provided along the height on the left surface and the right surface.

5. The screen board storage device of claim 2, wherein: The feeding mechanism extends into the first lifting and storage mechanism and is located below the first lifting and storage mechanism. The discharging mechanism is located directly below the feeding mechanism and extends into the first lifting and storage mechanism and the second lifting and storage mechanism in sequence. The lower surface of the oven is located above the discharging mechanism. A clearance space is formed between the oven and the discharging mechanism to allow the mesh plate to pass through.

6. The mesh storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Multiple openings located on the surface of the outer casing facing the first lifting and storage mechanism are distributed above the feeding mechanism.

7. The screen board storage device of claim 5, wherein: A sealing plate is installed below the feeding mechanism, and the sealing plate is in contact with the surface of the oven facing the first lifting and storage mechanism.

8. The screen board storage device of claim 5, wherein: It also includes a cover plate, which is disposed on the frame and is used to close the frame and expose the infeed mechanism and the outfeed mechanism.

9. The screen board storage device of claim 1, wherein: Both the first and second lifting and storage mechanisms include a pair of lifting supports, which are arranged vertically and opposite each other in the horizontal direction. The two ends of the lifting supports are provided with transmission rollers, and a chain plate is provided between the two transmission rollers. The chain plate is formed by a plurality of lifting claws hinged in sequence. The lifting claws are used to hold the mesh plate. At least one of the transmission rollers is connected to a lifting drive device, which is used to drive the chain plate to rotate.

10. The screen board storage device of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a running platform, which is located on one side of the frame. The upper layer of the running platform is connected to the feeding mechanism, and the lower layer of the running platform is connected to the discharging mechanism.

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