Platen Transport Positioning for Reliable Printer Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing platen conveyance systems face challenges in accurately transferring a platen from a first conveyance path to a second path without displacement, leading to potential failure in conveying the platen to a printer, which requires manual intervention and increases operational complexity.
Innovation Solution
The platen conveyance device incorporates a positioning portion to align the platen at a prescribed printing position, a detection mechanism to ensure proper support, and a rail system with a ball screw mechanism for precise height adjustment, reducing the likelihood of misalignment and ensuring smooth transfer to the printer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the platen is transferred from the first conveyance path to the second conveyance path without a positioning mechanism, then the transfer process is simple, but the platen may be conveyed in a displaced state and fail to reach the printer
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning portion performs preliminary positioning of the platen on the platen support member before the platen is conveyed to the printer. This preliminary action ensures that the platen is correctly positioned in advance, preventing displacement during transfer and ensuring reliable conveyance to the printer.
2Productivity
If manual intervention is used to set the cloth on the platen support surface, then the operation is flexible, but it requires time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service operation where the platen support member automatically conveys the platen from the first conveyance path through the positioning portion to the second conveyance path and finally to the printer. This eliminates the need for manual intervention in setting the cloth on the platen support surface, significantly improving efficiency while maintaining operational simplicity.
3Device complexity
If the platen support member is fixed in position, then the structure is simple, but it may interfere with the platen during conveyance
Solution Approach 1:
The platen support member is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to adjust its position during the conveyance process. This dynamic capability enables the support member to accommodate the platen during transfer from the first to the second conveyance path without interference, while maintaining structural simplicity through guided motion.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution enhances the reliability of platen transfer to the printer by minimizing displacement and misalignment, thereby reducing operational errors and improving the efficiency of the printing process.
Implementation Method 1
a ball screw mechanism for precise height adjustment
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AI summary
A print system is provided with a conveyance mechanism, a platen support member (60), a print conveyance mechanism, and a first positioning cylinder (70). The conveyance mechanism conveys a platen (50) to a pretreatment device. The platen support member (60) supports the platen (50) conveyed by the transport mechanism. The print conveyance mechanism is provided with the platen support member (60), and conveys the platen support member (60) to a printer. The first positioning cylinder (70) positions the platen (50) supported by the platen support member (60) at a specified printing position in a front-rear direction.