A new type of album end cap cloth covering equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to photo album package equipment technical field relates to a new type photo album plug cloth package equipment, including frame body, the frame body top edge is provided with guardrail, frame body top one end is provided with the platen, is provided with the mobile feeding belt of conveying photo album inner core on the platen, mobile feeding belt rear end connection belt assembly mechanism, platen front end is provided with feeding belt, the pladen central part is provided with the gage adjustment mechanism of positioning photo album inner core, frame body top center is provided with machine head movement device. The utility model will locate, pay, stick double -sided sticky tape, fixed length cutting and so on multiple function modules through mechanical structure integration in a equipment, is completed by control system automatically in order.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of album covering equipment, specifically relating to a new type of album end cap covering equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Headerbands, also known as decorative headbands, are strips of fabric used in the printing and binding industry to fix and decorate the top and bottom ends of the spine of hardcover books. Made using a special weaving process, they have a surface with regularly raised ridges. By pasting them on, they reinforce the spine, protecting it and enhancing the overall aesthetics of the book. They are primarily used in hardcover books, premium notebooks, high-end photo albums, and gift box binding. Headerbands conceal processing marks at the glued joint between the book block and cover, improving the product's appearance and effectively strengthening the connection between the spine ends and the cover, preventing the spine from cracking during reading. Currently, this process is mainly carried out manually or with the assistance of semi-automatic equipment in production practice.

[0003] The manual process involves operators handling the placement and removal of the book block and endpapers, applying a measured amount of glue or pre-applying glue to the endpapers, aligning the endpapers with specific positions on the spine, applying the adhesive, and finally manually cleaning or trimming excess glue. This process is inefficient, and the adhesive quality depends heavily on the operator's skill level, resulting in inconsistent product quality. The semi-automatic auxiliary mode is limited in function, only capable of cutting endpapers to a fixed length or performing simple glue application. It cannot effectively replace manual labor, requiring operator intervention for manual alignment and adhesive application.

[0004] Existing technologies, whether purely manual or semi-automatic, cannot achieve fully automated operation of album end cap pasting. Therefore, a novel album end cap pasting equipment is proposed, which integrates feeding, positioning, pasting, pressing, and cutting functions to achieve high-precision, high-efficiency, and high-consistency fully automated end cap pasting operation. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a new type of album end cap covering equipment, which has a high degree of integration and full-process automation capabilities, and solves the problems of low production efficiency, reliance on manual labor for product quality, poor consistency and high labor costs in the existing technology.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: This utility model provides a novel album end cap covering device, including a frame, a guardrail at the top edge of the frame, a tray at one end of the top of the frame, a moving feed belt for conveying the album inner core on the tray, a belt assembly device connected to the rear end of the moving feed belt, a feeding belt at the front end of the tray, a positioning adjustment device for positioning the album inner core in the middle of the tray, and a machine head moving device at the center of the top of the frame.

[0007] Preferably, the head movement device includes a paper tape displacement mechanism, with a head movement side plate on the outside of the paper tape displacement mechanism, a head top aluminum plate on the top of the paper tape displacement mechanism, a stopper cloth adhesive cutting mechanism on the front side of the paper tape displacement mechanism, a tape cutting mechanism on the rear side of the paper tape displacement mechanism, and a masking tape feeding mechanism and a double-sided tape feeding mechanism on the top of the paper tape displacement mechanism.

[0008] Preferably, the masking tape feeding mechanism and the double-sided tape feeding mechanism are respectively connected to a tape stretching mechanism.

[0009] Preferably, the head movement device further includes a lifting connection mechanism for supporting the inner core of the photo album, and the lifting connection mechanism is connected to a lifting power mechanism for driving the lifting and lowering.

[0010] Preferably, the paper tape displacement mechanism is provided with a bottom guide mechanism at the bottom to guide the movement.

[0011] Preferably, the belt assembly device includes a drive motor, a main drive shaft driven by the drive motor, and a tensioning wheel assembly, with the movable feeding belt sleeved on the main drive shaft and the tensioning wheel assembly.

[0012] Preferably, the alignment adjustment device includes alignment plates symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support plate and an adjustment power component for driving the alignment plates to move.

[0013] Preferably, the tape stretching mechanism includes a mounting base and a tape pressing roller and a stretching power assembly disposed on the mounting base.

[0014] Preferably, the lifting connection mechanism includes a top plate and a plurality of guide rods connected to the bottom of the top plate, the guide rods sliding relative to each other through the top aluminum plate of the machine head.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model integrates multiple functions such as positioning, feeding, applying double-sided tape, and cutting to a fixed length into one machine through a mechanical structure, which is automatically completed in sequence by the control system;

[0017] 2. This utility model has the ability of high integration and full-process automation, which solves the problems of low production efficiency, product quality dependence on manual labor, poor consistency and high labor costs in the prior art. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a novel album end cap covering device according to one embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a side view of a novel album end cap covering device according to one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of a novel album end cap covering device according to one embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a novel album end cap covering device according to one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of a novel album end cap covering device according to one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of a novel album end cap covering device according to one embodiment;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of a novel album end cap covering device according to one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a partial structural diagram of a novel album end cap covering device according to one embodiment;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of a novel album end cap covering device according to one embodiment;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of a novel album end cap covering device according to one embodiment;

[0029] In the above figures, 1. Frame, 2. Guardrail, 3. Pallet, 4. Moving feed belt, 5. Belt assembly device, 6. Feed belt, 7. Alignment and adjustment device, 8. Machine head movement device, 51. Drive motor, 52. Main drive shaft, 53. Tensioning wheel assembly, 71. Alignment plate, 72. Adjustment power component, 81. Paper tape displacement mechanism, 82. Machine head movement side plate, 83. Machine head top aluminum plate, 84. End cap adhesive cutting mechanism, 85. Tape cutting mechanism, 86. Masking tape feeding mechanism, 87. Double-sided tape feeding mechanism, 88. Tape stretching mechanism, 89. Lifting connection mechanism, 810. Lifting power mechanism, 811. Bottom guide mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0031] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways than those described herein, and therefore the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0032] Example 1, such as Figure 1 As shown, a novel album insert covering device includes a frame 1 with a guardrail 2 at its top edge. The frame 1 serves as a support structure, providing the installation base. The guardrail 2 provides safety protection to prevent album inserts from accidentally falling during transport and to regulate the operating area. A tray 3 is located at one end of the top of the frame 1, on which a moving feed belt 4 for transporting album inserts is mounted. The rear end of the moving feed belt 4 is connected to a belt assembly device 5. A feeding belt 6 is located at the front end of the tray 3, and a alignment and adjustment device 7 for positioning the album inserts is located in the middle of the tray 3. A machine head moving device 8 is located at the center of the top of the frame 1. The feeding belt 6 at the front end of the tray 3 is responsible for receiving and guiding the album inserts to be processed. On the tray 3, the moving feed belt 4 and the belt assembly device 5 at the rear end work together to transport the album inserts from the feeding end to the rear. When the album inserts reach the middle of the tray 3, the alignment and adjustment device 7 precisely centers and clamps them. A head movement device 8 is set at the top center of the frame 1. After the inner core of the album is positioned, the process includes attaching the end cap, supplying tape and cutting.

[0033] The specific design of the aforementioned key components will be discussed in detail below:

[0034] The head movement device 8 includes a paper tape displacement mechanism 81. A head movement side plate 82 is provided on the outside of the paper tape displacement mechanism 81, serving as a protection and limiting plate. A head top aluminum plate 83 is provided on the top of the paper tape displacement mechanism 81. A capping cloth applicator and cutting mechanism 84 is provided at the front of the paper tape displacement mechanism 81, and a tape cutting mechanism 85 is provided at the rear. A masking tape feeding mechanism 86 and a double-sided tape feeding mechanism 87 are also provided on the top of the paper tape displacement mechanism 81. The paper tape displacement mechanism 81 serves as the basic moving platform of the head movement device 8. The capping cloth applicator and cutting mechanism 84 integrates both applicating and cutting functions. The capping cloth applicator and cutting mechanism 84 pulls the capping cloth material from the roll, applies it to both ends of the positioned photo album spine through the mechanism, and then immediately performs a fixed-length cut. The masking tape feeding mechanism 86 and the double-sided tape feeding mechanism 87 provide the necessary auxiliary adhesive materials for the endpapers. The double-sided tape is used to bond the endpapers to the spine, while the masking tape is used for temporary fixation and edge reinforcement. After the endpaper wrapping process is completed, the tape cutting mechanism 85 is used to cut the double-sided tape or masking tape, achieving automatic tape cutting, keeping the processing interface clean, and preparing for the next work cycle.

[0035] The masking tape feeding mechanism 86 and the double-sided tape feeding mechanism 87 are respectively connected to the tape stretching mechanism 88. The tape stretching mechanism 88 can keep the tape flat and taut during the feeding process and achieve fixed-length conveying, realizing automatic and quantitative supply of various tapes.

[0036] The head movement device 8 also includes a lifting connection mechanism 89 for supporting the album inner core, and the lifting connection mechanism 89 is connected to a lifting power mechanism 810 for driving the lifting and lowering. At the moment the end cap is attached, the lifting power mechanism 810 drives the lifting connection mechanism 89 to move upward, lifting the already aligned album inner core, so that the spine fully contacts and presses the end cap and tape above, simulating the action of manual pressing. The force is uniform and the time is controllable, and the adhesion is firm, avoiding quality problems such as incomplete adhesion and bubbling.

[0037] The paper tape displacement mechanism 81 is provided with a bottom guide mechanism 811 at the bottom to guide the movement. The bottom guide mechanism 811 guides the entire machine head to move in a straight line along a specific trajectory, so that the various functional heads on the machine head can reach the predetermined working position.

[0038] The belt assembly device 5 includes a drive motor 51, a main drive shaft 52 driven by the drive motor 51, and a tensioning pulley set 53. The movable feeding belt 4 is fitted onto the main drive shaft 52 and the tensioning pulley set 53. The drive motor 51, as a power source, transmits torque to the main drive shaft 52, which drives the movable feeding belt 4 through friction. The tensioning pulley set 53 adjusts the effective contact length and wrap angle of the belt, ensuring that the belt always maintains optimal tension and preventing slippage, deviation, or vibration. The introduction of the tensioning pulley set 53 compensates for the elongation of the belt after long-term use, maintaining long-term transmission stability. Preferably, the tensioning pulley set 53 is installed on the frame 1 through a sliding groove and locking bolts, achieving stepless adjustment of the belt tension.

[0039] The alignment and adjustment device 7 includes alignment plates 71 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support plate 3 and an adjustment power component 72 that drives the alignment plates 71 to move. The adjustment power component 72 is a cylinder, an electric push rod, or a lead screw driven by a servo motor. After the album core is conveyed to its approximate position by the moving feed belt 4, the adjustment power component 72 simultaneously drives the alignment plates 71 on both sides to move towards each other, clamping and centering the album core from both sides, achieving high repeatability and ensuring consistent pasting position of the end cap cloth. Preferably, the adjustment power component 72 is a double-outlet cylinder or a left-right rotating lead screw driven by the same motor, so that the alignment plates 71 on both sides move synchronously towards or in opposite directions.

[0040] The tape stretching mechanism 88 includes a mounting base, a tape pressing roller mounted on the mounting base, and a stretching power assembly. The tape stretching mechanism 88 provides controllable tension and fixed-length conveying. The power assembly is a cylinder or motor; the tape pressing roller, driven by the stretching mechanism, presses and pulls the tape. The tape is first pressed and stretched backward a certain distance to prepare for application; after application, it is released and returned to its original position. This effectively eliminates the slack in the tape roll itself, avoiding problems such as wrinkles, skewing, or poor adhesion during tape conveying and application.

[0041] The lifting connection mechanism 89 includes a top plate and multiple guide rods connected to the bottom of the top plate. These guide rods slide vertically relative to each other through the top aluminum plate 83 of the book head. The lifting connection mechanism 89 is the actuating component that supports and lifts the album insert. The lifting power mechanism 810 provides an upward thrust, pushing the top plate upward. The multiple guide rods connected to the bottom of the top plate pass through linear bearings or smooth guide sleeves on the top aluminum plate 83 of the book head, ensuring that the top plate and album insert rise and fall smoothly and strictly in a vertical direction without tilting or shifting. The guide rod structure ensures high verticality and stability during the lifting process, allowing the spine to adhere tightly to the end cap and tape with uniform, vertical pressure, ensuring the adhesion's firmness and flatness. The top plate is preferably made of aluminum alloy with a non-slip rubber layer on the surface, effectively protecting the album insert and preventing slippage during lifting.

[0042] The album insert is automatically fed into the moving feed belt 4 from the previous process and then transported to the feed belt 6. The feed belt 6 transports it to the alignment and adjustment device 7, where the album insert is first aligned and clamped, and the spine thickness is measured simultaneously. After positioning and thickness measurement, the moving feed belt 4 moves the album insert to the end cap adhesive cutting mechanism 84 in front of the machine head motion device 8. Based on the measured thickness information, the equipment automatically and accurately attaches a fixed length of end cap to one end of the spine. After attaching one end of the end cap, the album insert is further transported to the double-sided adhesive feeding mechanism 87 at the rear of the machine head motion device 8. Double-sided adhesive tape is then applied to the back of the attached end cap, i.e., the contact surface with the book cover, to enhance adhesion. The album insert, having completed all the pasting operations, is finally transported to the discharge belt. During the discharge process, the double-sided adhesive and the end cap cloth are fully pressed together by belt conveyor or preferably by setting an additional pressure roller mechanism. After being firmly and flattened, the material is automatically output from the equipment, completing the entire coating process.

[0043] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A novel photo album closure bagging apparatus, characterized by, The device includes a frame, with a guardrail at the top edge of the frame, a tray at one end of the top of the frame, a moving feed belt on the tray for conveying the album inserts, a belt assembly device connected to the rear end of the moving feed belt, a feeding belt at the front end of the tray, a alignment adjustment device for positioning the album inserts in the middle of the tray, and a machine head movement device at the center of the top of the frame.

2. A novel photo album closure bagging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The head movement device includes a paper tape displacement mechanism. A head movement side plate is provided on the outside of the paper tape displacement mechanism, and a top aluminum plate is provided on the top of the paper tape displacement mechanism. A plug cloth adhesive cutting mechanism is provided on the front side of the paper tape displacement mechanism, and a tape cutting mechanism is provided at the rear end of the paper tape displacement mechanism. A masking tape feeding mechanism and a double-sided tape feeding mechanism are also provided on the top of the paper tape displacement mechanism.

3. A novel photo album closure bagging apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The masking tape feeding mechanism and the double-sided tape feeding mechanism are respectively connected to the tape stretching mechanism.

4. The novel album end cap covering device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The head movement device also includes a lifting connection mechanism for supporting the inner core of the album, and the lifting connection mechanism is connected to a lifting power mechanism that drives the lifting and lowering.

5. The novel photo album closure bagging apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The paper tape displacement mechanism is equipped with a bottom guide mechanism at the bottom to guide its movement.

6. A novel photo album closure bagging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The belt assembly device includes a drive motor, a main drive shaft driven by the drive motor, and a tensioning wheel assembly. The movable feeding belt is sleeved on the main drive shaft and the tensioning wheel assembly.

7. The novel photo album closure bagging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The alignment adjustment device includes alignment plates symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support plate and an adjustment power component that drives the alignment plates to move.

8. The novel photo album closure bagging apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The tape stretching mechanism includes a mounting base, a tape pressing roller, and a stretching power assembly mounted on the mounting base.

9. The novel photo album closure bagging apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The lifting connection mechanism includes a top plate and multiple guide rods connected to the bottom of the top plate. The guide rods slide up and down relative to each other through the top aluminum plate of the machine head.

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