A continuous drying device for printed nickel mesh
By coordinating three sets of hot air blowers and tension rollers, and adjusting the distance and tension between the hot air blower nozzles and the nickel mesh, the problem of localized overheating and wrinkling of the nickel mesh caused by uneven heat source in the existing device was solved, thus achieving uniform drying and flatness of the nickel mesh.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522157651.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing nickel mesh drying equipment for printing suffers from problems such as the heat source being too close during the wetting period, causing rapid evaporation of moisture and forming a hard shell that blocks the channels; and the heat source being too far away during the later drying stage, resulting in insufficient hot air energy to completely solidify the paste. Furthermore, wrinkles and deformation are easily generated during the conveying process.
Three sets of hot air blowers are used to provide hot air. By adjusting the distance between the air nozzle and the mesh surface and the tension of the tension roller, the intensity of the hot air and the flatness of the mesh can be controlled segment by segment to avoid local overheating and wrinkles.
Uniform drying of the nickel mesh was achieved, avoiding localized overheating and deformation, improving mesh regularity and material stability, and ensuring the precision and flatness of the printed pattern.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of nickel screen printing technology, specifically a continuous drying device for nickel screen printing. Background Technology
[0002] As the core carrier of high-precision printing processes in industries such as textiles, wallpaper, and metal foil, nickel screen printing has a surface with fine mesh holes. It is thin and fragile, and requires a drying process to remove the moisture from the paste adhering to it after printing, while ensuring the regularity of the mesh holes, the accuracy of the pattern, and the stability of the material.
[0003] Meanwhile, a cylindrical nickel mesh baking device for printing, with application number CN201721599296.9, includes a base, a box body, a box cover, a receiving plate, a drive system, and a control system. The box body is fixedly mounted on the base, and the control system is located inside the base. The box body and box cover are arc-shaped and coaxially arranged. The box body includes an inner shell, an outer shell, an end plate, and a heating tube. The heating tube is located within the cavity formed by the inner shell and the outer shell. The outer diameter of the outer shell is equal to the inner diameter of the box cover. The receiving plate is located at the lower edge of the box body. The drive system includes a gear, a rack, and a cylinder. The gear is located at the center of the outer wall of the end plate, and the box cover is connected to the gear via a connecting rod. The cylinder is located inside the base. The cylinder drives the rack to move up and down, the rack drives the gear to rotate, and the gear drives the connected box cover to rotate.
[0004] However, the following problems were found in the implementation of the relevant technology: the drying device is fixed. During the initial wetting period, if the heat source is too close and too strong, the moisture on the surface of the nickel mesh will evaporate quickly to form a "hard shell", which will block the internal moisture evaporation channel and cause the deep slurry to not dry. In the later stage of drying, if the heat source is too far away and the hot air energy is insufficient, the slurry cannot be completely solidified, or the drying time may need to be extended.
[0005] Therefore, we propose a continuous drying device for printed nickel mesh. Utility Model Content
[0006] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides a continuous drying device for printed nickel mesh, which features the advantages of providing hot air through three sets of hot air blowers, and being able to control the distance between the air outlet and the mesh surface segment by segment to obtain different convection intensities. At the same time, it can adjust the tension of the conveyed printed nickel mesh to ensure flatness.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a continuous drying device for nickel mesh printing, comprising a support frame, three sets of hot air blowers fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame, a hot air pipe fixedly connected to the output end of each set of hot air blowers, an air outlet fixedly connected to the other end of the hot air pipe, sliders fixedly connected to both sides of each set of air outlets, three sets of sliding grooves provided inside the support frame, the sliders slidingly connected to the sliding grooves, a screw rotatably connected to the upper surface of the rear slider, three threaded holes provided on the support frame, the screw threadedly connected to the threaded holes, a motor fixedly connected to the inner surface of the support frame, a lead screw fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a threaded block threadedly connected to the lead screw, a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the outer surface of the threaded block, and a tension roller fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft.
[0008] Preferably, a control handle is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the screw, and the control handle is provided with anti-slip texture.
[0009] Preferably, the support frame is provided with three openings, the hot air pipe is movably connected to the openings, and a protective sleeve is fixedly connected to the openings.
[0010] Preferably, a protective shell is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the support frame, and the lead screw is located inside the protective shell.
[0011] Preferably, the protective shell is provided with a slot, and the tensioning roller is slidably connected to the slot.
[0012] Preferably, a fixing block is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the protective shell, and the fixing block is rotatably connected to the lead screw.
[0013] Preferably, a sliding rod is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixing block, and the threaded block is slidably connected to the sliding rod.
[0014] Preferably, a conveying roller is provided inside the support frame, and an observation window is provided on the front surface of the support frame.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. This utility model utilizes the cooperation of a hot air blower, a hot air pipe, an air nozzle, a slide groove, a slider, a screw, and a threaded hole. It provides hot air through three sets of hot air blowers, and the height of each air nozzle can be adjusted to control the distance between the air outlet and the mesh surface in stages. This allows for a gentler heating and moisture removal to the mesh in the initial stage, while increasing the hot air energy or reducing the distance in the later stage achieves stronger drying. This avoids single-point overheating that could cause burrs, localized stress concentration, and deformation on the nickel mesh surface. Furthermore, the adjustable distance in different areas allows for different convection intensities, enabling more even removal of moisture.
[0016] 2. This utility model can adjust the tension of the printed nickel screen by cooperating with the motor, lead screw, threaded block, rotating shaft and tension roller. Appropriate tension can maintain the flatness of the screen material along the entire transmission path, avoid the generation of excess slack area between the drive roller and the driven roller, thereby reducing the initial source of wrinkles and improving the flatness of the screen and the uniformity of the entire line. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame connection structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the electrofusion connection structure of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 2. Hot air blower; 3. Hot air duct; 4. Air outlet; 5. Slide groove; 6. Slider; 7. Screw; 8. Threaded hole; 9. Motor; 10. Lead screw; 11. Threaded block; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Tensioning roller; 14. Protective shell; 15. Fixing block; 16. Slide rod; 17. Control handle; 18. Observation window; 19. Conveyor roller. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0020] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model provides a continuous drying device for nickel screen printing, including a support frame 1. Three sets of hot air blowers 2 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame 1. A hot air pipe 3 is fixedly connected to the output end of each set of hot air blowers 2. An air outlet 4 is fixedly connected to the other end of the hot air pipe 3. A slider 6 is fixedly connected to both sides of each set of air outlet 4. Three sets of sliding grooves 5 are provided inside the support frame 1. The slider 6 is slidably connected to the sliding grooves 5. A screw 7 is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the rear slider 6. Three threaded holes 8 are provided on the support frame 1. The screw 7 is threadedly connected to the threaded holes 8. A motor 9 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the support frame 1. A lead screw 10 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 9. A threaded block 11 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 10. A rotating shaft 12 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the threaded block 11. A tension roller 13 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft 12.
[0021] Specifically, a control handle 17 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the screw 7, and the control handle 17 is provided with anti-slip texture.
[0022] Furthermore, the support frame 1 is provided with three openings, the hot air pipe 3 is movably connected to the openings, and a protective sleeve is fixedly connected to the openings to protect the hot air pipe 3 and reduce wear.
[0023] Furthermore, a protective shell 14 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the support frame 1, and the lead screw 10 is located inside the protective shell 14 to protect the connection structure of the lead screw 10.
[0024] It is worth noting that the protective shell 14 is provided with a slot, and the tension roller 13 is slidably connected to the slot.
[0025] It is worth noting that a fixing block 15 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the protective shell 14. The fixing block 15 is rotatably connected to the lead screw 10 and is used to support the lead screw 10.
[0026] It is worth mentioning that a slide rod 16 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed block 15, and the threaded block 11 is slidably connected to the slide rod 16 to prevent the threaded block 11 from rotating.
[0027] It is worth emphasizing that a conveyor roller 19 is installed inside the support frame 1, and an observation window 18 is provided on the front surface of the support frame 1 for direct observation of the internal operation.
[0028] The hot air blower 2, motor 9, and conveyor roller 19 are existing technologies and will not be described in detail. Additionally, this utility model also includes a power supply, controller, and switch, which are not the main technical points of this patent and will not be described in detail. The "front, back, left, and right" perspectives of this device are... Figure 1 The direction shown in the diagram is the reference.
[0029] Working principle: During use, hot air is provided by three sets of hot air blowers 2 and air nozzles 4 to dry the nickel screen being printed. The height of the air nozzles 4 at different positions can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the distance between the air nozzles 4 and the nickel screen being printed at different drying stages. By controlling the handle 17 to rotate the screw 7, the screw 7 rotates within the threaded hole 8. Simultaneously, the screw 7 moves due to the action of the thread, thereby driving the slider 6 to slide within the groove 5. The slider 6 then drives the air nozzles 4 to slide, adjusting the distance between the air nozzles 4 and the nickel screen being printed. Then, through... The conveyor roller 19 conveys the unfolded printing nickel screen, while the tension roller 13 presses down on the printing nickel screen to ensure tension. The tension can be adjusted by adjusting the pressure of the tension roller 13 on the printing nickel screen. The motor 9 drives the lead screw 10 to rotate, and the threaded block 11 moves linearly on the lead screw 10 through the action of the thread, so that the threaded block 11 slides on the lead screw 10. In turn, the threaded block 11 drives the rotating shaft 12 to slide with the tension roller 13. The height position of the tension roller 13 is adjusted, and the tension is adjusted by adjusting the pressure of the tension roller 13 on the printing nickel screen.
[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational 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 such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A continuous drying device for printing nickel mesh, comprising a support frame (1), characterized in that: Three sets of hot air blowers (2) are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame (1). A hot air pipe (3) is fixedly connected to the output end of each set of hot air blowers (2). An air nozzle (4) is fixedly connected to the other end of the hot air pipe (3). A slider (6) is fixedly connected to both sides of each set of air nozzles (4). Three sets of sliding grooves (5) are provided inside the support frame (1). The slider (6) is slidably connected to the sliding groove (5). A screw (7) is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the rear slider (6). Three threaded holes (8) are provided on the support frame (1). The screw (7) is threadedly connected to the threaded holes (8). A motor (9) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the support frame (1). A lead screw (10) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (9). A threaded block (11) is threadedly connected to the lead screw (10). A rotating shaft (12) is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the threaded block (11). A tension roller (13) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft (12).
2. The continuous drying device for printing nickel mesh according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control handle (17) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the screw (7), and the control handle (17) is provided with anti-slip texture.
3. The continuous drying device for printing nickel mesh according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (1) has three openings, the hot air pipe (3) is movably connected to the openings, and a protective sleeve is fixedly connected to the openings.
4. The continuous drying device for printing nickel mesh according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner surface of the support frame (1) is fixedly connected to a protective shell (14), and the lead screw (10) is located inside the protective shell (14).
5. The continuous drying device for printing nickel mesh according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protective shell (14) is provided with a slot, and the tensioning roller (13) is slidably connected to the slot.
6. The continuous drying device for printing nickel mesh according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fixing block (15) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the protective shell (14), and the fixing block (15) is rotatably connected to the lead screw (10).
7. A continuous drying device for printing nickel mesh according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer surface of the fixed block (15) is fixedly connected to the slide rod (16), and the threaded block (11) is slidably connected to the slide rod (16).
8. The continuous drying device for printing nickel mesh according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (1) is provided with a conveying roller (19), and the front surface of the support frame (1) is provided with an observation window (18).
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