An automatic on-line printing device of cylinder push type positioning

The automated online printing device, which uses cylinder-driven positioning, utilizes ramp lines and robotic arms in conjunction with photoelectric sensors to achieve automatic product positioning and transfer. This solves the problems of scratches and dirt caused by manual operation in traditional printing processes, reduces costs, and improves yield and versatility.

CN224528264UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21DONGJIANG PLASTIC PROD SUZHOU CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGJIANG PLASTIC PROD SUZHOU CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-31
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional printing processes suffer from product scratches, dirt, and high costs due to manual operation, while visual positioning increases the difficulty of operation and reduces the versatility of positioning.

Method used

The automated online printing device, which uses cylinder-driven positioning, utilizes ramp lines and robotic arms in conjunction with photoelectric sensors to achieve automatic product positioning and transfer, avoiding manual operation. It also incorporates a six-axis robotic arm for automatic material feeding, picking, and printing.

Benefits of technology

It improved product yield, reduced production costs, simplified operation, enhanced the versatility of positioning, and reduced the waste of manpower and warehouse resources in repeated warehousing.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic on -line printing device of cylinder push type positioning, including the fixture body and a slope line of connecting to six -axis manipulator, fixture body includes a long board and a short board, one end of slope line sets up a first cylinder, and the both sides of slope line length direction are equipped with the enclosure, and the enclosure sets up a second cylinder and a third cylinder respectively, and top fixedly connected opposite -emission sensor, and one end of long board passes through first gold utensil fixedly connected first sucking disc, and one end of short board passes through second gold utensil fixedly connected second sucking disc, and the middle position of fixture body is fixedly connected to six -axis manipulator, and six -axis manipulator and opposite -emission sensor electric connection. The automatic on -line printing device of cylinder push type positioning has the advantages such as improving yield, reducing cost, being convenient for operation, improving versatility.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic printing equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the traditional operation involves a robotic arm removing the injection-molded product and placing it on the assembly line. Employees then retrieve the products for inspection, packaging, and warehousing. The printing section then manually prints, bakes, inspects, and packages the products before warehousing. During manual handling, scratches and dirt are likely to occur, reducing product yield and increasing production costs.

[0003] The use of visual positioning in the pre-printing grasping process increases the difficulty of operation and reduces the versatility of positioning.

[0004] To address these issues, we developed an automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art by providing an automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning, which has the advantages of improving yield, reducing cost, facilitating operation, and improving versatility.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning, comprising a fixture body and a ramp line, wherein a first cylinder is mounted at one end of the ramp line, and barriers are provided on both sides of the ramp line along its length, wherein a second cylinder and a third cylinder are respectively mounted on the barriers, and a through-beam sensor is fixedly connected to the top of the barriers; the fixture body comprises an integrally formed long plate and a short plate, wherein one end of the long plate is fixedly connected to a first suction cup via a first fitting, and one end of the short plate is fixedly connected to a second suction cup via a second fitting.

[0007] Preferably, the jig body is fixedly connected to a six-axis robot at its middle position, and the six-axis robot is electrically connected to a through-beam sensor.

[0008] Preferably, a guide rail is provided on one side of the second cylinder along its length, and a first push plate is fixedly connected to one end. The first push plate has a connecting hole at one end and a first push block at the other end. A slider is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting hole. The guide rail is slidably connected to the slider. A first adjusting plate is fixedly connected to the top end of the enclosure. The first adjusting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the third cylinder is fixedly connected to a second push block, and the bottom end is fixedly connected to the enclosure via a second adjusting plate.

[0010] Preferably, a fixing hole is provided at one end of the enclosure, the fixing hole is fixedly connected to the through-beam sensor, and a pressure plate is fixedly connected to the top of the through-beam sensor.

[0011] Preferably, a support plate is fixedly connected to one end of the enclosure, the top of the support plate is fixedly connected to the first cylinder, and a baffle is fixedly connected to one end of the first cylinder.

[0012] Preferably, a first bracket and a second bracket are fixedly connected to both ends of the ramp, and a cover plate is provided at the top.

[0013] Preferably, multiple guide plates are erected at the top of the ramp line.

[0014] Preferably, a first stress hole is provided at the middle position of the long plate, and a first adjustment hole is provided at one end of the first stress hole, and the first adjustment hole is fixedly connected to the first hardware.

[0015] Preferably, a sinkhole is provided at the other end of the first stress hole, and the sinkhole is fixedly connected to the six-axis robot.

[0016] Preferably, a second stress hole is provided at the middle position of the short plate, and a second adjustment hole is provided at one end. The second adjustment hole is fixedly connected to the second hardware, and an air inlet and an exhaust outlet are provided at one end of the second hardware.

[0017] Due to the application of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0018] 1. The through-beam sensor at one end of the ramp detects the product, the cylinder positions the product, and the robotic arm picks the product up and places it on the printing table, avoiding scratches and dirt caused by human operation and improving the yield rate.

[0019] 2. By automating material feeding, picking, and printing, the manpower required for feeding, printing, repeated inspection, and packaging is reduced, thereby lowering production costs.

[0020] 3. The ramp line and the robotic arm complete the process together, eliminating the need for segmented material feeding and warehousing, thus saving indirect labor costs and warehouse resources associated with repeated warehousing.

[0021] 4. The robotic arm's suction cups automatically move the product to the printing table for printing, reducing the printing difficulty of this process.

[0022] 5. Online printing can be performed without visual positioning, and cylinder-driven positioning is more convenient and simple, improving the versatility of product positioning. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the slope line described in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one end of the ramp line described in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixture body described in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0027] Figures 1 to 3 An automated online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning includes a fixture body 10 and a Z-shaped ramp line 21. A first cylinder 40 is mounted at one end of the ramp line 21, and barriers 20 are provided on both sides of the ramp line 21 along its length. A second cylinder 30 and a third cylinder 50 are respectively mounted on the barriers 20, and a through-beam sensor 60 is fixedly connected to the top of each barrier. The fixture body 10 includes an integrally formed long plate 12 and a short plate 13. One end of the long plate 12 is fixedly connected to a first suction cup 122 via a first fitting 121, and one end of the short plate 13 is fixedly connected to a second suction cup 132 via a second fitting 131. A six-axis robot is fixedly connected to the middle of the fixture body 10, and the six-axis robot is electrically connected to the through-beam sensor 60. When the through-beam sensor 60 detects a product, the first, second, and third cylinders position the product by abutting its side.

[0028] A guide rail 33 is provided on one side of the second cylinder 30 along its length, and an L-shaped first push plate 32 is fixedly connected to one end. The first push plate 32 has a connecting hole 321 at one end and a first push block 35 at the other end. A slider is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting hole 321, and the guide rail 33 is slidably connected to the slider. A first adjusting plate 31 is fixedly connected to the top of the enclosure 20, and the first adjusting plate 31 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second cylinder 30. A second push block 52 is fixedly connected to one end of the third cylinder 50, and its bottom end is fixedly connected to the enclosure 20 via the second adjusting plate 51. Preferably, to reduce costs, the second and third cylinders have the same structural dimensions. Adjusting the horizontal distance of the first adjusting plate 31 according to the product, the push rod of the second cylinder 30 drives the first push plate 32 to move horizontally. The first push plate 32 is slidably connected to the side wall of the second cylinder 30, improving the stability of the translation.

[0029] A fixing hole 201 is provided at one end of the enclosure 20, and a support plate 41 is fixedly connected to one end of the enclosure 20. The fixing hole 201 is fixedly connected to a through-beam sensor 60, and a pressing plate 61 is fixedly connected to the top of the through-beam sensor 60. The top of the support plate 41 is fixedly connected to a first cylinder 40, and a baffle 45 is fixedly connected to one end of the first cylinder 40. A first bracket 5 and a second bracket 6 are fixedly connected to both ends of the ramp line 21, and a cover plate 22 is provided at the top of the ramp line 21. Multiple guide plates 23 are erected at the top of the enclosure 20 along the ramp line 21. The cover plate 22 guides the injection-molded product on the ramp line, and the guide plates 23 guide the product to the end of the ramp line.

[0030] A first stress hole 120 for stress reduction is provided at the middle position of the long plate 12. A first adjustment hole 123 is provided at one end of the first stress hole 120, and the first adjustment hole 123 is fixedly connected to the first fitting 121. A groove 11 is provided at the other end of the first stress hole 120, and the groove 11 is fixedly connected to the six-axis robot. A second stress hole 130 is provided at the middle position of the short plate 13, and a second adjustment hole 135 is provided at one end. The second adjustment hole 135 is fixedly connected to the second fitting 131. Preferably, the first fitting 121 and the second fitting 131 have the same structural dimensions. An air inlet 1310 and an exhaust outlet 1311 are provided at one end of the second fitting 131. The air inlet 1310 controls the second suction cup 132 to open, and the exhaust outlet 1311 controls the second suction cup 132 to close.

[0031] After the injection molded part is formed, the injection molding robot takes out the product and places it on the ramp line. When the product flows to the end of the ramp line, the through-beam sensor detects the product, and the three cylinders at the end of the ramp line push the product to a fixed position for shaping. At this time, the suction cup on one side of the short plate 13 of the L-shaped fixture body of the six-axis robot picks up the shaped product on the ramp line and moves it to the printing machine. First, the suction cup on one side of the long plate 12 of the fixture body picks up the product printed on the positioning fixture of the printing machine. Then, the product on the short plate side of the fixture body is placed on the printing positioning fixture of the printing machine, and the printing machine starts printing. Finally, the six-axis robot walks to the production line and places the product on the long plate side of the fixture body on the production line for baking while returning to the original point to start the next cycle. After the printing machine prints, the six-axis robot picks up the printed product. The employees take the baked product on the production line for inspection, packaging, and then put it directly into the warehouse.

[0032] The above are merely specific application examples of this utility model and do not constitute any limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. All technical solutions formed by equivalent transformations or equivalent substitutions fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning, characterized in that: The fixture includes a fixture body (10) and a ramp line (21). A first cylinder (40) is mounted on one end of the ramp line (21). Enclosures (20) are provided on both sides of the ramp line (21) along its length. A second cylinder (30) and a third cylinder (50) are mounted on the enclosures (20), and a through-beam sensor (60) is fixedly connected to the top of each enclosure. The fixture body (10) includes an integrally formed long plate (12) and a short plate (13). One end of the long plate (12) is fixedly connected to a first suction cup (122) via a first fitting (121). One end of the short plate (13) is fixedly connected to a second suction cup (132) via a second fitting (131). A six-axis robot is fixedly connected to the middle position of the fixture body (10). The six-axis robot is electrically connected to the through-beam sensor (60).

2. The automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second cylinder (30) has a guide rail (33) on one side along its length and a first push plate (32) fixedly connected to one end. The first push plate (32) has a connecting hole (321) at one end and a first push block (35) at the other end. The bottom end of the connecting hole (321) is fixedly connected to a slider. The guide rail (33) is slidably connected to the slider. The top end of the enclosure (20) is fixedly connected to a first adjusting plate (31). The first adjusting plate (31) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second cylinder (30).

3. The automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the third cylinder (50) is fixedly connected to the second push block (52), and the bottom end is fixedly connected to the enclosure (20) through the second adjusting plate (51).

4. The automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fixing hole (201) is provided at one end of the enclosure (20), the fixing hole (201) is fixedly connected to the through-beam sensor (60), and the top end of the through-beam sensor (60) is fixedly connected to the pressure plate (61).

5. The automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the enclosure (20) is fixedly connected to a support plate (41), the top end of the support plate (41) is fixedly connected to the first cylinder (40), and one end of the first cylinder (40) is fixedly connected to a baffle (45).

6. The automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the ramp line (21) are fixedly connected to the first bracket (5) and the second bracket (6), and the top is covered with a cover plate (22).

7. The automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning according to claim 6, characterized in that, The ramp line (21) is located at the top of the enclosure (20) and multiple guide plates (23) are erected.

8. The automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The long plate (12) is provided with a first stress hole (120) at the middle position, and a first adjustment hole (123) is provided at one end of the first stress hole (120). The first adjustment hole (123) is fixedly connected to the first hardware (121).

9. The automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning according to claim 8, characterized in that, A sinker (11) is provided at the other end of the first stress hole (120), and the sinker (11) is fixedly connected to the six-axis robot.

10. The automatic online printing device with cylinder-driven positioning according to claim 8, characterized in that, The short plate (13) has a second stress hole (130) at the middle position and a second adjustment hole (135) at one end. The second adjustment hole (135) is fixedly connected to the second hardware (131). The second hardware (131) has an air inlet (1310) and an exhaust outlet (1311) at one end.