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- the present invention relates to printers.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a technique of laser-marking an object to be printed after reflecting the laser emitted from the lens of the laser irradiation unit on a mirror arranged around the object to be printed (case). It is The printer described in Patent Document 1 has a plurality of mirrors, and the orientation of each mirror is predetermined according to the orientation of the printing surface of the printing target. Therefore, the printer described in Patent Literature 1 is configured to be able to print even if the surface of the object to be printed is inclined.
- the printer described in Patent Document 1 has a configuration in which an optical system mechanism such as a mirror is attached to the periphery of the object to be printed.
- a place where the object to be printed is laser-printed is, for example, a stage, and such a place communicates with the entry port for the object to be printed, so it is difficult to prevent foreign matter such as dust from entering.
- the mechanism of the optical system is a delicate mechanism that requires fine adjustment. For example, if a foreign substance adheres to the mirror, it becomes a factor that lowers the precision of laser marking.
- the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and suppresses deterioration in the accuracy of laser printing even when the object to be printed has a surface that is inclined with respect to the placement surface.
- the aim is to provide a printer that
- a printer for printing on a case includes a housing, a case transport mechanism, a movable stage, and a laser irradiation section, and the movable stage is provided in the housing. and the housing has an inlet, the case transport mechanism is configured to transport the case to the movable stage through the inlet, and the movable stage has a base portion.
- the base portion has a mounting surface on which the case can be placed, the base portion is configured to be rotatable, and the laser irradiation portion includes the base.
- a printer is provided that is configured to irradiate the case placed on the unit with a laser to print on the case.
- the present invention by rotating the base portion of the movable stage, even if the surface to be printed of the object to be printed is inclined, the surface to be printed can be properly directed to the laser. Also, at that time, there is no need to attach a mirror or the like around the object to be printed. Therefore, according to the present invention, even if the object to be printed has a surface that is inclined with respect to the mounting surface, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the accuracy of laser printing.
- a rotating member is further provided, the rotating member is configured to be engageable with the case placed on the base, and the rotating member is engaged with the case.
- a printer is provided that is configured to pivot to rotate the case.
- the movable stage includes a pair of first positioning parts, the pair of first positioning parts are configured to be movable in a lateral direction, and the lateral direction is a direction parallel to the mounting surface. and the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the case is conveyed from the case conveying mechanism into the housing, and the pair of first positioning portions are in contact with the pair of side surfaces of the case to move in the lateral direction.
- a printer is provided that is configured to adjust the position of the case.
- the movable stage includes a second positioning portion, the second positioning portion is configured to be movable from a protruding position to a non-protruding position, and the protruding position is such that the second positioning portion
- the non-protruding position is a position where the second positioning part is arranged below the mounting surface, and the second positioning part is positioned so that the case is In a state of being placed on the base portion, the case is arranged in a forward direction from the case, and the forward direction is a direction in which the case is transported from the case transport mechanism into the housing.
- the printer is provided, wherein the second positioning portion is positioned at the projecting position in a state where the base portion is rotated such that the rear end of the base portion is higher than the front end of the base portion. be done.
- the entrance is provided on the laser irradiation side
- the housing has a shutter section, and the shutter section is configured to be able to open and close the entrance.
- a printer is provided.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the printer 100 viewed from the case transport mechanism 2 side.
- 2A is a perspective view visualizing the inside of the housing 1 of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 2A shows a part of the configuration of the case transport mechanism 2 cut away for convenience of explanation.
- FIG. 2B is an enlarged view of the portion enclosed by the dashed line indicated by arrow B in FIG.
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing the interior of the housing 1 of the printer 100 and viewed from the laser irradiation unit 4 side.
- FIG. 3B is an enlarged view of the portion surrounded by the dashed line indicated by arrow B in FIG.
- FIG. 4A shows the drive mechanism (drive motor 31M and transmission mechanism 31T) of the movable stage 3.
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view for explaining the base portion 31 and various structures attached to the base portion 31.
- FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship among the movable stage 3, rotating mechanism 6, and case housing mechanism 7.
- FIG. 6A is a perspective view of the rotation mechanism 6.
- FIG. 6B is a perspective view of the rotating mechanism 6 seen from a direction different from that of FIG. 6A.
- FIG. 6C is a perspective view of the engaging portion 61B of the rotating member 61 as seen from below.
- FIG. 7A shows a state in which the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 is rotated so as to be inclined when printing on the inclined surface c1 of the case c.
- FIG. 7B is an enlarged view of the portion enclosed by the dashed line indicated by arrow B in FIG. 7A.
- FIG. 7C shows a state in which printing on the inclined surface c1 of the case c is completed and the movable stage 3 is rotated horizontally.
- FIG. 8A shows a state in which the rotating member 61 is engaged with the case c after the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 has been rotated so as to be horizontal as shown in FIG. 7C.
- FIG. 8B shows a state in which the rotating member 61 is rotated by 90 degrees while the rotating member 61 is engaged with the case c.
- FIG. 9 shows a state in which the rotary member 61 is retracted from the case c and the first positioning portion 32 is engaged with the case c when printing on the side c2 (vertical surface).
- 10 shows the operations of the first positioning part 32 and the case c when the case c is transported to the case storage mechanism 7.
- FIG. 11A is a perspective view showing the positional relationship among the movable stage 3, the carry-out port 12 formed in the side member 1B, the slope 71, the storage section 75, and the like.
- FIG. 11B shows a state in which the side member 1B shown in FIG. 11A is removed. In FIG. 11B, arrows schematically show the movement of the case c over the movable stage 3 and the slope 71 .
- FIG. 12A shows the movement of the drive slider 72.
- FIG. FIG. 12B shows the operations of the driving slider 72, the driven slider 73, the housing shutter 74, and case c.
- Embodiment 1-1 Overall Configuration Description As shown in FIGS. It has an optical sensor 5 , a reflection sensor 5 b (see FIG. 4B ), a rotation mechanism 6 , and a case housing mechanism 7 .
- the printer 100 conveys the case c, which is an object to be printed, to the movable stage 3 inside the housing 1 by the case conveying mechanism 2, and when the case c is detected by the reflection sensor 5b, the movable stage 3 and the like are driven to move the case c.
- the surface to be printed is opposed to the lens 41 of the laser irradiation unit 4 .
- the laser beam from the laser irradiation unit 4 is irradiated onto the printed surface of the case c, and an identification number, a symbol, or the like can be printed on the printed surface of the case c.
- the case c can be carried out to the case storage mechanism 7 and stored in the storage portion 75 .
- case c which is the object to be printed
- the case c has four sides (first to fourth sides).
- the inclined surface c1 (see FIG. 7B) has an inclination of about 30 to 50 degrees, for example.
- the remaining three side surfaces c2 stand perpendicular to the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 when the case c is placed on the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3. This is the side to raise.
- the case c is made of resin.
- the resin forming the case c is made of a color and material that can be printed with laser irradiation light and that allows the printing to be recognized.
- the configuration of the printer 100 according to the embodiment will be specifically described below.
- the housing 1 includes a cover member 1A, a side member 1B, a base member 1C, an upper and lower partition member 1D, a horizontal partition member 1E, a lens protection member 1F, and an upper and lower partition. and a member 1G. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 3B, the housing 1 includes a shutter section 13 and a bridging section 14 .
- the cover member 1A is a case-shaped member with an open bottom.
- the cover member 1A is provided so as to be adjacent to the case transport mechanism 2 and the case storage mechanism 7.
- a movable stage 3 a laser irradiation unit 4, a return light sensor 5, a reflection sensor 5b, and a rotation mechanism 6 are housed inside the cover member 1A.
- the side member 1B is a plate-shaped member, and the side member 1B is formed with a carry-in port 11 and a carry-out port 12 .
- the carry-in port 11 is an opening through which the case c passes when it is carried into the housing 1 from outside the housing 1. is an opening through which the case c passes when it is carried out to the
- the carry-out port 12 is formed below the carry-in port 11 .
- the carry-in port 11 and the carry-out port 12 are rectangular in front view.
- a bridging section 14 (see FIG. 2B) is provided at the carry-in port 11 .
- the bridging portion 14 is interposed between the case conveying mechanism 2 and the loading port 11 and configured to smoothly carry the case c into the housing 1 from the case conveying mechanism 2 .
- the entrance 11 is provided on the laser irradiation side.
- the lens 41 of the laser irradiation unit 4, the movable stage 3, and the entrance 11 are arranged in a straight line.
- the laser may be directed toward the entrance 11 or its vicinity. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3B, the printer 100 is provided with a shutter section 13 .
- the shutter section 13 is provided to prevent the laser emitted from the lens 41 (see FIG. 2A) from leaking out of the housing 1 .
- the shutter portion 13 is configured to have a size that covers the entire entrance 11 when the shutter portion 13 closes the entrance 11 .
- the base member 1C is a member forming the bottom surface of the housing 1, and the case transport mechanism 2, the case storage mechanism 7, and the like are mounted on the base member 1C.
- the upper and lower partitioning member 1D is a plate-like member arranged above the base member 1C and provided parallel to the horizontal plane.
- a movable stage 3, a laser irradiation section 4, and the like are mounted on the upper and lower partitioning member 1D.
- a horizontal partition member 1E is fixed on the upper and lower partition members 1D.
- the horizontal partition member 1E is a plate-like member erected on the upper and lower partition members 1D.
- the horizontal partition member 1E is arranged so as to partition a space in which a laser generator 42 and a reflection mechanism 43, which will be described later, are arranged, and a space in which the movable stage 3 is arranged.
- An upper and lower partitioning member 1G is fixed to the horizontal partitioning member 1E.
- the lens protection member 1F is a plate-like member provided so as to face the lateral partition member 1E and the lens 41.
- a slit facing the lens 41 is formed in the lens protection member 1F. The laser emitted from the lens 41 is applied to the case c through the slit.
- the upper and lower partitioning member 1G is a plate-like member arranged above the movable stage 3.
- a rotating mechanism 6 is mounted on the upper and lower partitioning member 1G.
- the shutter part 13 shown in FIG. 3B is configured to be able to open and close the entrance 11 by being moved by a drive mechanism (not shown).
- the drive mechanism is not particularly limited, and is configured by a mechanism such as a motor, for example.
- the shutter portion 13 is a generally fan-shaped plate member and is provided parallel to the side member 1B.
- the shutter part 13 opens and closes the entrance 11 by rotating as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 3B.
- the operation of the shutter section 13 is interlocked with the operation of irradiating the movable stage 3 with the laser of the laser irradiation section 4 . That is, when the laser of the laser irradiation unit 4 is irradiated toward the movable stage 3 (in the case of ON), the shutter unit 13 is closed. On the other hand, when the laser of the laser irradiation unit 4 is not irradiated toward the movable stage 3 (in the case of OFF), the shutter unit 13 is in a state in which it can be opened
- the case transport mechanism 2 is provided adjacent to the side surface of the housing 1.
- the case transport mechanism 2 includes an extrusion portion 21 , a slot portion 22 and a drive mechanism 23 .
- the push-out portion 21 is configured to be movable in the direction from the slot portion 22 side toward the carry-in port 11 .
- the push-out portion 21 can push out the case c in the slot portion 22 , and the pushed-out case c is carried into the carry-in port 11 via the bridging portion 14 .
- the slot portion 22 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and can store the case c before printing.
- a push-out portion 21 is arranged below the slot portion 22 , and the cases c below the slot portion 22 are pushed out in sequence by the push-out portion 21 .
- the driving mechanism 23 shown in FIG. 2A includes a motor, a mechanism for transmitting the power of the motor, and the like. As shown in FIG. 2B , the drive mechanism 23 operates the pushing part 21 so as to push out the case c in the X-axis direction within a range where the front part of the case c does not exceed the position of the second positioning part 33 .
- the movable stage 3 includes a base portion 31, a pair of first positioning portions 32, a second positioning portion 33, a support portion 35r, a support portion 35l, and a base .
- the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 is configured so that the case c conveyed through the inlet 11 by the case conveying mechanism 2 can be placed thereon, and is rotatable about an axis 31C parallel to the Y-axis. It is configured.
- the movable stage 3 also includes a drive motor 31M and a transmission mechanism 31T, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7A.
- the rotation of the base portion 31 is realized by transmitting the power of the drive motor 31M through the transmission mechanism 31T.
- the drive motor 31M and the transmission mechanism 31T are attached to the side of the base portion 31 .
- the transmission mechanism 31T includes, for example, a pulley connected to the rotation shaft of the base portion 31, a belt mechanism attached to the pulley, and the like.
- the movable stage 3 includes a drive motor and a transmission mechanism for driving the pair of the first positioning section 32 and the second positioning section 33, respectively. These drive motors and transmission mechanisms are arranged under the base portion 31 .
- a mounting surface 31Sr on which the case c is mounted is formed on the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 shown in FIGS. 4B and 7A.
- the first positioning portion 32 and the second positioning portion 33 attached to the base portion 31 and the case c placed on the base portion 31 move together with the base portion 31.
- a sensor hole 34 is formed in the base portion 31 .
- the reflective sensor 5 b is provided under the base portion 31 and arranged in the sensor hole 34 .
- the pair of first positioning portions 32 shown in FIG. 7A are in a direction parallel to the mounting surface 31Sr (see FIG. 4B) of the base portion 31, and are transported from the case transport mechanism 2 to the housing 1. It is configured to be movable in a direction orthogonal to the direction (X-axis direction). Here, the above-described direction is called a horizontal direction (Y-axis direction).
- the pair of first positioning portions 32 further contacts the pair of side portions of the case c to adjust the position in the lateral direction (Y-axis direction), so that even if the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 rotates, the case c is configured to apply enough force to prevent it from slipping down.
- the pair of first positioning portions 32 operate by controlling a drive motor or the like attached to the bottom surface of the base portion 31 .
- the second positioning portion 33 shown in FIG. 7B is provided forward (forward in the X-axis direction) of the case c when the case c is transported onto the base portion 31 .
- the second positioning portion 33 extends downward from the mounting surface 31Sr of the base portion 31 from a position (projection position) where the second positioning portion 33 projects upward from the mounting surface 31Sr of the base portion 31. It is configured to be movable to the arranged position (non-protruding position). Further, in a state in which the base portion 31 is rotated such that the rear end portion of the base portion 31 is higher than the front end portion of the base portion 31, the second positioning portion 33 is positioned at the projecting position.
- the front end of the case c comes into contact with the second positioning portion 33 and the case c can be positioned. Further, at the central portion of the second positioning portion 33, the sensor light of the reflection sensor 5b is reflected by the second positioning portion 33, and it is erroneously detected that the case c is arranged on the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3. A notch 33a is provided to avoid this.
- the second positioning section 33 operates by controlling a drive motor or the like attached to the bottom surface of the base section 31 .
- FIG. 7A the supporting portion 35r and the supporting portion 35l are fixed so as to stand on the base 36.
- the base portion 31 is rotatably supported by the support portion 35r and the support portion 35l via a shaft 31C.
- the base 36 is fixed on the upper and lower partitioning member 1D.
- the base portion 31 is rotatably provided directly above the base 36 .
- the laser irradiation section 4 includes a lens 41 , a laser generation section 42 and a reflection mechanism section 43 .
- the lens 41 is provided so as to face the upper and lower partitioning members 1G, and is configured to emit a laser.
- the laser generator 42 is configured to be able to generate, for example, a laser with an infrared wavelength. The wavelength of this laser is 1064 (nm) in the embodiment.
- the reflecting mechanism part 43 is configured to reflect the downward laser generated by the laser generating part 42 .
- the laser reflected by the reflecting mechanism 43 is directed toward the lens 41 .
- the return light sensor 5 (see FIG. 2A) is provided inside the housing 1 and above the lens 41 .
- a return light sensor 5 is provided to confirm that the laser irradiation unit 4 is irradiating the laser.
- the reflective sensor 5b is arranged under the base portion 31 .
- the reflective sensor 5b is provided so as to face the space above the mounting surface 31Sr of the base portion 31 through the sensor hole 34 of the base portion 31 .
- the control device (not shown) of the printer 100 can determine whether the case 5c is placed at the printable position on the base 31 based on the detection result of the reflection sensor 5b.
- Rotation mechanism 6 As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the rotating mechanism 6 includes a rotating member 61 and a driving mechanism 62. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the rotating mechanism 6 includes a rotating member 61 and a driving mechanism 62. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the rotating mechanism 6 includes a rotating member 61 and a driving mechanism 62. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the rotating mechanism 6 includes a rotating member 61 and a driving mechanism 62. As shown in FIGS.
- the rotating member 61 is provided inside the housing 1 .
- the rotating member 61 is provided on the upper side of the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3, is configured to move vertically in the Z-axis direction, and rotate about an axis parallel to the Z-axis. As shown in FIG. 6C, the rotating member 61 has a rod 61A and an engaging portion 61B.
- the rod 61A is a rod-shaped member that extends vertically and is connected to the engaging portion 61B.
- the upper portion of the rod 61A is connected to the driving mechanism 62, and the operation of the driving mechanism 62 is transmitted to the rod 61A.
- the engaging portion 61B faces the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 in a horizontal position in parallel.
- a pair of projecting portions 61Bt are formed on the lower surface of the engaging portion 61B.
- a case c can be engaged between the pair of protrusions 61Bt. That is, the rotating member 61 can rotate the case c by rotating about an axis parallel to the Z-axis direction while the engaging portion 61B is engaged with the case c. be.
- the drive mechanism 62 includes a casing 62A, a vertical drive mechanism 62B, and a rotary drive mechanism 62C.
- the casing 62A is equipped with a vertical driving mechanism 62B and a rotational driving mechanism 62C. Further, the casing 62A is fixed on the upper and lower partition member 1G.
- the casing 62A is a frame on which various mechanisms are mounted, and the casing 62A includes a vertically extending hood 62A1 and an elongated vertical hole 62A2.
- the vertical drive mechanism 62B includes a drive motor 62BM and a transmission mechanism 62BT.
- the vertical drive mechanism 62B is configured to move the rotary drive mechanism 62C up and down.
- the drive motor 62BM is fixed to the casing 62A.
- the power of the drive motor 62BM is transmitted to the transmission mechanism 62BT.
- the transmission mechanism 62BT is composed of, for example, a pulley and a belt mechanism attached to the pulley.
- a belt mechanism of the transmission mechanism 62BT is connected to a connection portion of the rotation drive mechanism 62C. Therefore, when the belt mechanism of the transmission mechanism 62BT is driven, the rotation drive mechanism 62C moves up and down.
- the rotation drive mechanism 62C includes a drive motor 62CM, a transmission mechanism 62CT, a connecting portion 62C1, and a shaft portion 62C2.
- a shaft 62A1 provided in the casing 62A is inserted into the rotary drive mechanism 62C, and a shaft portion 62C2 of the rotary drive mechanism 62C is inserted into a vertical hole 62A2 of the casing 62A.
- Power of the drive motor 62CM is transmitted to the transmission mechanism 62CT.
- the transmission mechanism 62BT is composed of, for example, a pulley and a belt mechanism attached to the pulley. Since the transmission mechanism 62CT is connected to the rod 61A of the rotating member 61, the rotating member 61 rotates when the transmission mechanism 62CT operates.
- Case storage mechanism 7 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, the case storage mechanism 7 is adjacent to the housing 1 and arranged below the case transfer mechanism 2 . As shown in FIGS. 5, 12A and 12B, the case housing mechanism 7 includes a slope 71, a driving slider 72, a driven slider 73, a housing shutter 74, a housing 75, and a driving mechanism 76. ing.
- the upper part of the slope 71 is located at the carry-out port 12.
- the slope 71 slopes gently while bending.
- the slope of the lower part of the slope 71 is steeper than the upper part of the slope 71, and as a result, at the lowest point of the slope 71, the case c stands up as shown in FIG. 12A.
- the drive slider 72 is configured to be movable in the X-axis direction by being driven by the drive mechanism 76.
- the driven slider 73 has a tapered surface that contacts the driving slider 72 .
- the drive slider 72 pushes the tapered surface of the driven slider 73 , so that the driven slider 73 moves in a direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the drive slider 72 .
- the driven slider 73 is biased by an elastic body 73s (for example, a spring) shown in FIG. 12A.
- the elastic body 73s for example, a spring
- the storage section shutter 74 and the driven slider 73 are engaged with each other so as to operate integrally.
- the storage section shutter 74 also moves in the direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the driving slider 72 .
- the entrance gate 74g1 and the carry-in gate 74g2 are opened.
- the storage section shutter 74 has a configuration capable of opening and closing the entrance gate 74g1 and the carry-in gate 74g2. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG.
- the storage section shutter 74 is composed of a plate-shaped member t1 arranged slidably parallel to the Y-axis direction at the position of the entry gate 74g1, and a plate-shaped member t1 arranged at the position of the loading gate 74g2 in the Y-axis direction. and a rod-shaped connecting member t3 that connects these plate-like members.
- the entry gate 74g1 is a portion (space) into which the driving slider 72 enters.
- the carry-in gate 74 g 2 is a portion (space) for carrying the lowermost case c of the slope 71 into the storage section 75 .
- the storage part 75 shown in FIG. 5 is a tray-shaped member that can store a large number of cases c in an upright state.
- the storage section 75 is configured to be movable by a moving means (not shown). When cases c can no longer be stored in a predetermined row of the storage portion 75, the moving means moves the storage portion 75 so that the carry-in gate 74g2 comes to the position of the vacant row.
- the drive mechanism 76 shown in FIG. 5 is mounted on the base member 1C.
- the drive mechanism 76 is composed of a drive motor, a transmission mechanism, and the like.
- the printer 100 includes a control device (not shown).
- the control device is configured to be able to control the operations of the case transport mechanism 2, the movable stage 3, the rotating mechanism 6, the laser irradiation section 4, the return light sensor 5, the reflection sensor 5b, the shutter section 13, and the like.
- the base portion 31 is rotated so that the rear end is higher than the front end so that printing can be performed on the inclined surface c1 of the case c by laser irradiation. do.
- the front end of the case c (the lower end of the inclined surface c1) contacts the second positioning portion 33, so that the front position is determined.
- the position in the lateral direction (Y-axis direction) is adjusted by bringing the pair of first positioning portions 32 into contact with the pair of side surfaces c2 of the conveyed case c.
- the control device determines that the case c is in the printable position based on the detection result of the reflection sensor 5b, the second positioning portion 33 moves to the non-protruding position, and printing is performed by irradiation from the laser irradiation portion 4. .
- the pair of first positioning portions 32 applies a force to the case to prevent the case c from slipping forward.
- the operation of the printer 100 in printing on the side surface c2 will be described.
- the base portion 31 is rotated horizontally.
- the rotating member 61 is brought close to the base portion 31 from above, and the case c is engaged between the projecting portions 61Bt of the engaging portion 61B.
- the pair of first positioning portions 32 is separated from the case c.
- the rotating member 61 is rotated 90 degrees on the base portion 31, and the case c is rotated 90 degrees. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the pair of first positioning portions 32 are brought into contact with the pair of side surfaces of the case c to adjust the position in the lateral direction (Y-axis direction). Thereafter, printing is performed on the side surface c2 by irradiation from the laser irradiation unit 4. FIG. When printing on the other side c2, the printing is performed in a similar manner.
- the drive slider 72 is pushed out in the X-axis direction in order to house the case c in the housing portion 75 .
- the driven slider 73 and the storage section shutter 74 are moved in the orthogonal direction (Y-axis direction), and the entry gate 74g1 and the carry-in gate 74g2 are opened.
- the drive slider 72 enters the entry gate 74g1, the tip of the drive slider 72 contacts the side surface of the case c, and the case c is pushed out into the storage section 75 through the carry-in gate 74g2.
- the case c is housed in the housing portion 75 .
- the printer 100 includes the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 that is configured to be rotatable. Therefore, in the embodiment, by rotating the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3, even if the surface to be printed of the object to be printed is inclined, the surface to be printed can be properly directed to the laser. .
- Patent Document 1 it is necessary to attach a mirror around the object to be printed. As a result, the mirror is exposed to foreign matter such as dust, which causes deterioration in printing accuracy.
- it is not necessary to adopt such a configuration it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the precision of laser marking.
- the printing surface of the case c can be rotated by rotating the base portion 31, and the case c can be positioned in the horizontal direction by the first positioning portion 32. Furthermore, the case c can be positioned in the front-rear direction by the second positioning portion 33 . Therefore, in the embodiment, the surface to be printed can be appropriately directed toward the lens 41 regardless of the shape of the surface to be printed. In other words, in the embodiment, it is possible to avoid the need to control the drive motor and the like, and to delicately adjust the optical system.
- the printer 100 of the embodiment is provided with the base portion 31, the first positioning portion 32, and the second positioning portion 33, so that rapid and precise laser printing is possible.
- the movable stage 3 and the laser irradiation section 4 are arranged directly above the storage section 75 , and the rotating mechanism 6 is arranged directly above the movable stage 3 .
- the slope 71 is arranged above the drive mechanism 76 of the case storage mechanism 7 and the slot portion 22 is arranged above the drive mechanism 23 of the case transport mechanism 2 .
- the printer 100 according to the embodiment has a configuration and arrangement that makes use of the width in the height direction, and thus has a compact configuration.
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The objective of this invention is to provide a printer with which a decrease in the precision of laser printing can be suppressed even when a print target object has a surface inclined relative to a placement surface. Provided is a printer for printing on a case, said printer being provided with a housing, a case transport mechanism, a movable stage, and a laser illumination unit, wherein the movable stage is provided inside the housing and the housing has a loading opening, the case transport mechanism is configured to transport the case to the movable stage through the loading opening, the movable stage is provided with a base part, a placement surface configured such that the case can be placed thereon is formed on the base part, the base part is configured to be rotatable, the laser illumination unit is configured to illuminate the case placed on the base part with a laser, and thereby carry out printing on the case.
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本発明は、プリンターに関する。
The present invention relates to printers.
従来から、レーザー照射光を用いて物体表面に識別番号等を印字する技術が提案されている(例えば特許文献1)。特許文献1には、レーザー照射部のレンズから出射されたレーザーを、被印字対象物(ケース)の周囲に配置されたミラーに反射させてから、被印字対象物にレーザー印字をする技術が開示されている。特許文献1に記載のプリンターは、複数のミラーを有し、各ミラーは、被印字対象物の被印字面の向きに応じて向きが予め定められている。このため、特許文献1に記載のプリンターは、被印字対象物の被印字面が傾斜していても、印字可能に構成されている。
Conventionally, a technique has been proposed for printing an identification number or the like on the surface of an object using laser irradiation light (for example, Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 discloses a technique of laser-marking an object to be printed after reflecting the laser emitted from the lens of the laser irradiation unit on a mirror arranged around the object to be printed (case). It is The printer described in Patent Document 1 has a plurality of mirrors, and the orientation of each mirror is predetermined according to the orientation of the printing surface of the printing target. Therefore, the printer described in Patent Literature 1 is configured to be able to print even if the surface of the object to be printed is inclined.
特許文献1に記載のプリンターでは、ミラーといった光学系の機構が、被印字対象物の周囲に付設された構成となっている。被印字対象物がレーザー印字される場所は、例えばステージ上であるが、このような場所は、被印字対象物の搬入口と連通しているため、埃等の異物の侵入を防ぎにくい。光学系の機構は微調整が必要な繊細な機構であり、例えば、ミラーに異物が付着すると、レーザー印字の精度が低下する要因となる。
The printer described in Patent Document 1 has a configuration in which an optical system mechanism such as a mirror is attached to the periphery of the object to be printed. A place where the object to be printed is laser-printed is, for example, a stage, and such a place communicates with the entry port for the object to be printed, so it is difficult to prevent foreign matter such as dust from entering. The mechanism of the optical system is a delicate mechanism that requires fine adjustment. For example, if a foreign substance adheres to the mirror, it becomes a factor that lowers the precision of laser marking.
本発明はこのような事情に鑑みてなされたものであり、被印字対象物が載置面に対して傾斜傾いた面を有する場合であっても、レーザー印字の精度が低下することを抑制することができる、プリンターを提供することを目的としている。
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and suppresses deterioration in the accuracy of laser printing even when the object to be printed has a surface that is inclined with respect to the placement surface. The aim is to provide a printer that
本発明によれば、ケースに印字するためのプリンターであって、筐体と、ケース搬送機構と、可動ステージと、レーザー照射部と、を備え、前記筐体内には、前記可動ステージが設けられ、且つ、前記筐体は、搬入口を有し、前記ケース搬送機構は、前記ケースを、前記搬入口を介して前記可動ステージへ搬送するように構成され、前記可動ステージは、基台部を備え、前記基台部には、前記ケースを載置可能に構成された載置面が形成され、且つ、前記基台部は、回動可能に構成され、前記レーザー照射部は、前記基台部上に載置されている前記ケースにレーザーを照射し、前記ケースに印字するように構成されている、プリンターが提供される。
According to the present invention, a printer for printing on a case includes a housing, a case transport mechanism, a movable stage, and a laser irradiation section, and the movable stage is provided in the housing. and the housing has an inlet, the case transport mechanism is configured to transport the case to the movable stage through the inlet, and the movable stage has a base portion. The base portion has a mounting surface on which the case can be placed, the base portion is configured to be rotatable, and the laser irradiation portion includes the base. A printer is provided that is configured to irradiate the case placed on the unit with a laser to print on the case.
本発明によれば、可動ステージの基台部を回動させることで、被印字対象物の被印字面が傾斜していても、当該被印字面をレーザーに適切に向けることができる。また、その際に、被印字対象物の周囲にミラー等を付設する必要がない。このため、本発明によれば、被印字対象物が載置面に対して傾斜傾いた面を有する場合であっても、レーザー印字の精度が低下することを抑制することができる、
According to the present invention, by rotating the base portion of the movable stage, even if the surface to be printed of the object to be printed is inclined, the surface to be printed can be properly directed to the laser. Also, at that time, there is no need to attach a mirror or the like around the object to be printed. Therefore, according to the present invention, even if the object to be printed has a surface that is inclined with respect to the mounting surface, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the accuracy of laser printing.
以下、本発明の種々の実施形態を例示する。以下に示す実施形態は互いに組み合わせ可能である。
好ましくは、回転部材を更に備え、前記回転部材は、前記基台部上に載置されている前記ケースに係合可能に構成され、且つ、前記回転部材は、前記ケースに係合した状態で軸回転して前記ケースを回転させるように構成されている、プリンターが提供される。
好ましくは、前記可動ステージは、一対の第1位置決め部を備え、前記一対の第1位置決め部は、横方向に移動可能に構成され、前記横方向は、前記載置面に平行な方向であり、且つ、前記ケースが前記ケース搬送機構から前記筐体内へ搬送される方向に直交する方向であり、前記一対の第1位置決め部は、前記ケースの一対の側面部に接触して前記横方向の前記ケースの位置を調整するように構成されている、プリンターが提供される。
好ましくは、前記可動ステージは、第2位置決め部を備え、前記第2位置決め部は、突出位置から非突出位置にかけて移動可能に構成され、前記突出位置は、前記第2位置決め部が前記載置面よりも上側に突き出している位置であり、前記非突出位置は、前記第2位置決め部が前記載置面よりも下側に配置されている位置であり、前記第2位置決め部は、前記ケースが前記基台部上に載置されている状態において、前記ケースよりも前方向に配置され、前記前方向は、前記ケースが前記ケース搬送機構から前記筐体内へ搬送される方向であり、前記基台部が前記基台部の前端よりも前記基台部の後端が高くなるように回動している状態において、前記第2位置決め部は、前記突出位置に位置している、プリンターが提供される。
好ましくは、前記筐体を上面視したときにおいて、前記レーザーの照射側に前記搬入口が設けられ、前記筐体は、シャッター部を有し、前記シャッター部は、前記搬入口を開閉可能に構成されている、プリンターが提供される。 Various embodiments of the present invention are illustrated below. The embodiments shown below can be combined with each other.
Preferably, a rotating member is further provided, the rotating member is configured to be engageable with the case placed on the base, and the rotating member is engaged with the case. A printer is provided that is configured to pivot to rotate the case.
Preferably, the movable stage includes a pair of first positioning parts, the pair of first positioning parts are configured to be movable in a lateral direction, and the lateral direction is a direction parallel to the mounting surface. and the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the case is conveyed from the case conveying mechanism into the housing, and the pair of first positioning portions are in contact with the pair of side surfaces of the case to move in the lateral direction. A printer is provided that is configured to adjust the position of the case.
Preferably, the movable stage includes a second positioning portion, the second positioning portion is configured to be movable from a protruding position to a non-protruding position, and the protruding position is such that the second positioning portion The non-protruding position is a position where the second positioning part is arranged below the mounting surface, and the second positioning part is positioned so that the case is In a state of being placed on the base portion, the case is arranged in a forward direction from the case, and the forward direction is a direction in which the case is transported from the case transport mechanism into the housing. The printer is provided, wherein the second positioning portion is positioned at the projecting position in a state where the base portion is rotated such that the rear end of the base portion is higher than the front end of the base portion. be done.
Preferably, when the housing is viewed from above, the entrance is provided on the laser irradiation side, the housing has a shutter section, and the shutter section is configured to be able to open and close the entrance. A printer is provided.
好ましくは、回転部材を更に備え、前記回転部材は、前記基台部上に載置されている前記ケースに係合可能に構成され、且つ、前記回転部材は、前記ケースに係合した状態で軸回転して前記ケースを回転させるように構成されている、プリンターが提供される。
好ましくは、前記可動ステージは、一対の第1位置決め部を備え、前記一対の第1位置決め部は、横方向に移動可能に構成され、前記横方向は、前記載置面に平行な方向であり、且つ、前記ケースが前記ケース搬送機構から前記筐体内へ搬送される方向に直交する方向であり、前記一対の第1位置決め部は、前記ケースの一対の側面部に接触して前記横方向の前記ケースの位置を調整するように構成されている、プリンターが提供される。
好ましくは、前記可動ステージは、第2位置決め部を備え、前記第2位置決め部は、突出位置から非突出位置にかけて移動可能に構成され、前記突出位置は、前記第2位置決め部が前記載置面よりも上側に突き出している位置であり、前記非突出位置は、前記第2位置決め部が前記載置面よりも下側に配置されている位置であり、前記第2位置決め部は、前記ケースが前記基台部上に載置されている状態において、前記ケースよりも前方向に配置され、前記前方向は、前記ケースが前記ケース搬送機構から前記筐体内へ搬送される方向であり、前記基台部が前記基台部の前端よりも前記基台部の後端が高くなるように回動している状態において、前記第2位置決め部は、前記突出位置に位置している、プリンターが提供される。
好ましくは、前記筐体を上面視したときにおいて、前記レーザーの照射側に前記搬入口が設けられ、前記筐体は、シャッター部を有し、前記シャッター部は、前記搬入口を開閉可能に構成されている、プリンターが提供される。 Various embodiments of the present invention are illustrated below. The embodiments shown below can be combined with each other.
Preferably, a rotating member is further provided, the rotating member is configured to be engageable with the case placed on the base, and the rotating member is engaged with the case. A printer is provided that is configured to pivot to rotate the case.
Preferably, the movable stage includes a pair of first positioning parts, the pair of first positioning parts are configured to be movable in a lateral direction, and the lateral direction is a direction parallel to the mounting surface. and the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the case is conveyed from the case conveying mechanism into the housing, and the pair of first positioning portions are in contact with the pair of side surfaces of the case to move in the lateral direction. A printer is provided that is configured to adjust the position of the case.
Preferably, the movable stage includes a second positioning portion, the second positioning portion is configured to be movable from a protruding position to a non-protruding position, and the protruding position is such that the second positioning portion The non-protruding position is a position where the second positioning part is arranged below the mounting surface, and the second positioning part is positioned so that the case is In a state of being placed on the base portion, the case is arranged in a forward direction from the case, and the forward direction is a direction in which the case is transported from the case transport mechanism into the housing. The printer is provided, wherein the second positioning portion is positioned at the projecting position in a state where the base portion is rotated such that the rear end of the base portion is higher than the front end of the base portion. be done.
Preferably, when the housing is viewed from above, the entrance is provided on the laser irradiation side, the housing has a shutter section, and the shutter section is configured to be able to open and close the entrance. A printer is provided.
以下、図面を用いて本発明の実施形態について説明する。以下に示す実施形態中で示した各種特徴事項は、互いに組み合わせ可能である。また、各特徴事項について独立して発明が成立する。
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Various features shown in the embodiments shown below can be combined with each other. In addition, the invention is established independently for each characteristic item.
1 実施形態
1-1 全体構成説明
図1及び図2Aに示すように、実施形態に係るプリンター100は、筐体1と、ケース搬送機構2と、可動ステージ3と、レーザー照射部4と、戻り光センサ5と、反射センサ5b(図4B参照)と、回転機構6と、ケース収納機構7と、を備えている。 1 Embodiment 1-1 Overall Configuration Description As shown in FIGS. It has an optical sensor 5 , areflection sensor 5 b (see FIG. 4B ), a rotation mechanism 6 , and a case housing mechanism 7 .
1-1 全体構成説明
図1及び図2Aに示すように、実施形態に係るプリンター100は、筐体1と、ケース搬送機構2と、可動ステージ3と、レーザー照射部4と、戻り光センサ5と、反射センサ5b(図4B参照)と、回転機構6と、ケース収納機構7と、を備えている。 1 Embodiment 1-1 Overall Configuration Description As shown in FIGS. It has an optical sensor 5 , a
プリンター100は、被印字対象物であるケースcをケース搬送機構2によって筐体1内部の可動ステージ3へ搬送し、反射センサ5bによりケースcを検出すると、可動ステージ3等を駆動してケースcの被印字面をレーザー照射部4のレンズ41に対向させる。これにより、レーザー照射部4のレーザー光がケースcの被印字面に照射され、ケースcの被印字面へ識別番号や記号等を印字することができる。そして、ケースcの印字後において、可動ステージ3の基台部31を回動させることにより、ケースcをケース収納機構7へ搬出し、ケースcを収納部75へ収納することができる。
The printer 100 conveys the case c, which is an object to be printed, to the movable stage 3 inside the housing 1 by the case conveying mechanism 2, and when the case c is detected by the reflection sensor 5b, the movable stage 3 and the like are driven to move the case c. The surface to be printed is opposed to the lens 41 of the laser irradiation unit 4 . As a result, the laser beam from the laser irradiation unit 4 is irradiated onto the printed surface of the case c, and an identification number, a symbol, or the like can be printed on the printed surface of the case c. By rotating the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 after printing on the case c, the case c can be carried out to the case storage mechanism 7 and stored in the storage portion 75 .
ここで、プリンター100の構成の説明の前に被印字対象物であるケースcについて説明する。ケースcは、4側面(第1~第4面)を有する。具体的には、傾斜面c1(図7B参照)は、例えば30~50度程度の傾斜を有する。残りの3つの側面c2(図8A~図9参照)は、ケースcが可動ステージ3の基台部31に載置されている状態において、可動ステージ3の基台部31に対して垂直に立ち上げる面である。ケースcは、樹脂で形成される。また、ケースcを構成する樹脂は、レーザー照射光により印字可能、且つ、印字が認識可能な色・材質で構成されている。
以下に、実施形態に係るプリンター100の構成について具体的に説明する。 Here, before describing the configuration of theprinter 100, case c, which is the object to be printed, will be described. The case c has four sides (first to fourth sides). Specifically, the inclined surface c1 (see FIG. 7B) has an inclination of about 30 to 50 degrees, for example. The remaining three side surfaces c2 (see FIGS. 8A to 9) stand perpendicular to the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 when the case c is placed on the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3. This is the side to raise. The case c is made of resin. Also, the resin forming the case c is made of a color and material that can be printed with laser irradiation light and that allows the printing to be recognized.
The configuration of theprinter 100 according to the embodiment will be specifically described below.
以下に、実施形態に係るプリンター100の構成について具体的に説明する。 Here, before describing the configuration of the
The configuration of the
1-2 詳細構成説明
1-2-1 筐体1
図1及び図2Aに示すように、筐体1は、カバー部材1Aと、側面部材1Bと、ベース部材1Cと、上下区画部材1Dと、横区画部材1Eと、レンズ保護部材1Fと、上下区画部材1Gとを備えている。また、図2B及び図3Bに示すように、筐体1は、シャッター部13と橋渡し部14とを備えている。 1-2 Detailed configuration description 1-2-1Housing 1
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, thehousing 1 includes a cover member 1A, a side member 1B, a base member 1C, an upper and lower partition member 1D, a horizontal partition member 1E, a lens protection member 1F, and an upper and lower partition. and a member 1G. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 3B, the housing 1 includes a shutter section 13 and a bridging section 14 .
1-2-1 筐体1
図1及び図2Aに示すように、筐体1は、カバー部材1Aと、側面部材1Bと、ベース部材1Cと、上下区画部材1Dと、横区画部材1Eと、レンズ保護部材1Fと、上下区画部材1Gとを備えている。また、図2B及び図3Bに示すように、筐体1は、シャッター部13と橋渡し部14とを備えている。 1-2 Detailed configuration description 1-2-1
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, the
カバー部材1Aは、底面が解放されたケース状部材である。カバー部材1Aは、ケース搬送機構2及びケース収納機構7と隣接するように設けられている。カバー部材1Aの内部には、可動ステージ3と、レーザー照射部4と、戻り光センサ5と、反射センサ5bと、回転機構6とが収納されている。
The cover member 1A is a case-shaped member with an open bottom. The cover member 1A is provided so as to be adjacent to the case transport mechanism 2 and the case storage mechanism 7. As shown in FIG. A movable stage 3, a laser irradiation unit 4, a return light sensor 5, a reflection sensor 5b, and a rotation mechanism 6 are housed inside the cover member 1A.
図2A、図2B及び図11Aに示すように、側面部材1Bは、板状に形成された部材であり、側面部材1Bには、搬入口11及び搬出口12が形成されている。搬入口11は、ケースcが筐体1外から筐体1内に搬入されるときにケースcが通過する開口部であり、搬出口12は、ケースcが筐体1内から筐体1外に搬出されるときにケースcが通過する開口部である。搬出口12は、搬入口11の下に形成されている。搬入口11及び搬出口12は、正面視形状が、矩形状である。搬入口11には、橋渡し部14(図2B参照)が設けられている。橋渡し部14は、ケース搬送機構2と搬入口11との間に介在するように設けられ、ケース搬送機構2から筐体1内に円滑にケースcが搬入されるように構成されている。
As shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 11A, the side member 1B is a plate-shaped member, and the side member 1B is formed with a carry-in port 11 and a carry-out port 12 . The carry-in port 11 is an opening through which the case c passes when it is carried into the housing 1 from outside the housing 1. is an opening through which the case c passes when it is carried out to the The carry-out port 12 is formed below the carry-in port 11 . The carry-in port 11 and the carry-out port 12 are rectangular in front view. A bridging section 14 (see FIG. 2B) is provided at the carry-in port 11 . The bridging portion 14 is interposed between the case conveying mechanism 2 and the loading port 11 and configured to smoothly carry the case c into the housing 1 from the case conveying mechanism 2 .
実施形態において、プリンター100(筐体1)を上面視したときにおいて、搬入口11は、レーザーの照射側に設けられている。換言すると、プリンター100(筐体1)を上面視したときにおいて、レーザー照射部4のレンズ41と可動ステージ3と搬入口11とは、直線上に並ぶように配置されている。このような配置により、プリンター100の小型化が可能となっている。その一方で、印字の条件によっては、レーザーが、搬入口11やその近傍へ向けられる可能性がある。そこで、図3Bに示すように、プリンター100には、シャッター部13を備えている。シャッター部13は、レンズ41(図2A参照)から出射されるレーザーが筐体1外に漏れることを防止するために設けられている。シャッター部13は、シャッター部13が搬入口11を閉じている状態において、搬入口11の全体を覆う大きさで構成されている。
In the embodiment, when the printer 100 (housing 1) is viewed from above, the entrance 11 is provided on the laser irradiation side. In other words, when the printer 100 (housing 1) is viewed from above, the lens 41 of the laser irradiation unit 4, the movable stage 3, and the entrance 11 are arranged in a straight line. Such an arrangement allows the printer 100 to be miniaturized. On the other hand, depending on the printing conditions, the laser may be directed toward the entrance 11 or its vicinity. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3B, the printer 100 is provided with a shutter section 13 . The shutter section 13 is provided to prevent the laser emitted from the lens 41 (see FIG. 2A) from leaking out of the housing 1 . The shutter portion 13 is configured to have a size that covers the entire entrance 11 when the shutter portion 13 closes the entrance 11 .
図2Aに示すように、ベース部材1Cは、筐体1の底面を構成する部材であり、ベース部材1C上には、ケース搬送機構2やケース収納機構7等が搭載されている。
図2Aに示すように、上下区画部材1Dは、ベース部材1Cの上側に配置された板状部材であり、水平面に平行に設けられている。上下区画部材1D上には、可動ステージ3及びレーザー照射部4等が搭載されている。また、上下区画部材1D上には、横区画部材1Eが固定されている。
図2Aに示すように、横区画部材1Eは、上下区画部材1Dに立設している板状部材である。横区画部材1Eは、後述するレーザー生成部42及び反射機構部43が配置される空間と、可動ステージ3が配置される空間とを区画するように配置されている。横区画部材1Eには、上下区画部材1Gが固定されている。
図2Aに示すように、レンズ保護部材1Fは、横区画部材1E及びレンズ41に対向するように設けられた板状部材である。レンズ保護部材1Fには、レンズ41が臨むスリットが形成されている。レンズ41から出射されたレーザーは、スリットを介してケースcに照射される。
図2Aに示すように、上下区画部材1Gは、可動ステージ3の上側に配置されている板状部材である。上下区画部材1G上には、回転機構6が搭載されている。 As shown in FIG. 2A, thebase member 1C is a member forming the bottom surface of the housing 1, and the case transport mechanism 2, the case storage mechanism 7, and the like are mounted on the base member 1C.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the upper andlower partitioning member 1D is a plate-like member arranged above the base member 1C and provided parallel to the horizontal plane. A movable stage 3, a laser irradiation section 4, and the like are mounted on the upper and lower partitioning member 1D. A horizontal partition member 1E is fixed on the upper and lower partition members 1D.
As shown in FIG. 2A, thehorizontal partition member 1E is a plate-like member erected on the upper and lower partition members 1D. The horizontal partition member 1E is arranged so as to partition a space in which a laser generator 42 and a reflection mechanism 43, which will be described later, are arranged, and a space in which the movable stage 3 is arranged. An upper and lower partitioning member 1G is fixed to the horizontal partitioning member 1E.
As shown in FIG. 2A, thelens protection member 1F is a plate-like member provided so as to face the lateral partition member 1E and the lens 41. As shown in FIG. A slit facing the lens 41 is formed in the lens protection member 1F. The laser emitted from the lens 41 is applied to the case c through the slit.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the upper andlower partitioning member 1G is a plate-like member arranged above the movable stage 3. As shown in FIG. A rotating mechanism 6 is mounted on the upper and lower partitioning member 1G.
図2Aに示すように、上下区画部材1Dは、ベース部材1Cの上側に配置された板状部材であり、水平面に平行に設けられている。上下区画部材1D上には、可動ステージ3及びレーザー照射部4等が搭載されている。また、上下区画部材1D上には、横区画部材1Eが固定されている。
図2Aに示すように、横区画部材1Eは、上下区画部材1Dに立設している板状部材である。横区画部材1Eは、後述するレーザー生成部42及び反射機構部43が配置される空間と、可動ステージ3が配置される空間とを区画するように配置されている。横区画部材1Eには、上下区画部材1Gが固定されている。
図2Aに示すように、レンズ保護部材1Fは、横区画部材1E及びレンズ41に対向するように設けられた板状部材である。レンズ保護部材1Fには、レンズ41が臨むスリットが形成されている。レンズ41から出射されたレーザーは、スリットを介してケースcに照射される。
図2Aに示すように、上下区画部材1Gは、可動ステージ3の上側に配置されている板状部材である。上下区画部材1G上には、回転機構6が搭載されている。 As shown in FIG. 2A, the
As shown in FIG. 2A, the upper and
As shown in FIG. 2A, the
As shown in FIG. 2A, the
As shown in FIG. 2A, the upper and
図3Bに示すシャッター部13は、図示省略の駆動機構に動かされることで、搬入口11を開閉可能に構成されている。駆動機構は、特に限定されるものではなく、例えば、モーター等の機構により構成される。シャッター部13は、略扇形状の板状部材であり、側面部材1Bに平行に設けられている。シャッター部13は、図3Bの矢印に示すように、回動することで搬入口11を開閉する。シャッター部13の動作は、レーザー照射部4のレーザーを可動ステージ3へ向けて照射する動作と連動している。つまり、レーザー照射部4のレーザーが可動ステージ3へ向けて照射されている場合(ONの場合)には、シャッター部13は閉じられている。一方、レーザー照射部4のレーザーが可動ステージ3へ向けて照射されていない場合(OFFの場合)には、シャッター部13は開くことが可能な状態となっている。
The shutter part 13 shown in FIG. 3B is configured to be able to open and close the entrance 11 by being moved by a drive mechanism (not shown). The drive mechanism is not particularly limited, and is configured by a mechanism such as a motor, for example. The shutter portion 13 is a generally fan-shaped plate member and is provided parallel to the side member 1B. The shutter part 13 opens and closes the entrance 11 by rotating as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 3B. The operation of the shutter section 13 is interlocked with the operation of irradiating the movable stage 3 with the laser of the laser irradiation section 4 . That is, when the laser of the laser irradiation unit 4 is irradiated toward the movable stage 3 (in the case of ON), the shutter unit 13 is closed. On the other hand, when the laser of the laser irradiation unit 4 is not irradiated toward the movable stage 3 (in the case of OFF), the shutter unit 13 is in a state in which it can be opened.
1-2-2 ケース搬送機構2
図1、図2A及び図3Aに示すように、ケース搬送機構2は、筐体1の側面に隣接するように設けられている。ケース搬送機構2は、押出部21と、スロット部22と、駆動機構23とを備えている。
図2Bに示すように、押出部21は、スロット部22側から搬入口11へ向かう方向に移動可能に構成されている。押出部21は、スロット部22内のケースcを押し出し可能になっており、押し出されたケースcは、橋渡し部14を介して搬入口11へ搬入される。
図1に示すように、スロット部22は、略筒状に形成されており、印字前のケースcを貯留可能となっている。スロット部22の下部には、押出部21が配置されており、スロット部22の下部のケースcが順次、押出部21によって押し出される。
図2Aに示す駆動機構23は、モーターや、モーターの動力を伝達する機構等から構成されている。駆動機構23は、図2Bに示すように、ケースcの前方部が第2位置決め部33の位置を超えない範囲でX軸方向にケースcを押し出すように押出部21を動作させる。 1-2-2Case transfer mechanism 2
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2A, and 3A, thecase transport mechanism 2 is provided adjacent to the side surface of the housing 1. As shown in FIGS. The case transport mechanism 2 includes an extrusion portion 21 , a slot portion 22 and a drive mechanism 23 .
As shown in FIG. 2B , the push-outportion 21 is configured to be movable in the direction from the slot portion 22 side toward the carry-in port 11 . The push-out portion 21 can push out the case c in the slot portion 22 , and the pushed-out case c is carried into the carry-in port 11 via the bridging portion 14 .
As shown in FIG. 1, theslot portion 22 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and can store the case c before printing. A push-out portion 21 is arranged below the slot portion 22 , and the cases c below the slot portion 22 are pushed out in sequence by the push-out portion 21 .
The driving mechanism 23 shown in FIG. 2A includes a motor, a mechanism for transmitting the power of the motor, and the like. As shown in FIG. 2B , the drive mechanism 23 operates the pushingpart 21 so as to push out the case c in the X-axis direction within a range where the front part of the case c does not exceed the position of the second positioning part 33 .
図1、図2A及び図3Aに示すように、ケース搬送機構2は、筐体1の側面に隣接するように設けられている。ケース搬送機構2は、押出部21と、スロット部22と、駆動機構23とを備えている。
図2Bに示すように、押出部21は、スロット部22側から搬入口11へ向かう方向に移動可能に構成されている。押出部21は、スロット部22内のケースcを押し出し可能になっており、押し出されたケースcは、橋渡し部14を介して搬入口11へ搬入される。
図1に示すように、スロット部22は、略筒状に形成されており、印字前のケースcを貯留可能となっている。スロット部22の下部には、押出部21が配置されており、スロット部22の下部のケースcが順次、押出部21によって押し出される。
図2Aに示す駆動機構23は、モーターや、モーターの動力を伝達する機構等から構成されている。駆動機構23は、図2Bに示すように、ケースcの前方部が第2位置決め部33の位置を超えない範囲でX軸方向にケースcを押し出すように押出部21を動作させる。 1-2-2
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2A, and 3A, the
As shown in FIG. 2B , the push-out
As shown in FIG. 1, the
The driving mechanism 23 shown in FIG. 2A includes a motor, a mechanism for transmitting the power of the motor, and the like. As shown in FIG. 2B , the drive mechanism 23 operates the pushing
1-2-3 可動ステージ3
図7Aに示すように、可動ステージ3は、基台部31と、一対の第1位置決め部32と、第2位置決め部33と、支持部35rと、支持部35lと、ベース36とを備えている。可動ステージ3の基台部31は、ケース搬送機構2により搬入口11を介して搬送されたケースcを載置可能に構成され、且つ、Y軸に平行な軸31Cを中心に回動可能に構成されている。 1-2-3Movable stage 3
As shown in FIG. 7A, themovable stage 3 includes a base portion 31, a pair of first positioning portions 32, a second positioning portion 33, a support portion 35r, a support portion 35l, and a base . there is The base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 is configured so that the case c conveyed through the inlet 11 by the case conveying mechanism 2 can be placed thereon, and is rotatable about an axis 31C parallel to the Y-axis. It is configured.
図7Aに示すように、可動ステージ3は、基台部31と、一対の第1位置決め部32と、第2位置決め部33と、支持部35rと、支持部35lと、ベース36とを備えている。可動ステージ3の基台部31は、ケース搬送機構2により搬入口11を介して搬送されたケースcを載置可能に構成され、且つ、Y軸に平行な軸31Cを中心に回動可能に構成されている。 1-2-3
As shown in FIG. 7A, the
また、可動ステージ3は、図4及び図7Aに示すように、駆動モーター31M及び伝達機構31Tを備えている。基台部31の回動は、駆動モーター31Mの動力が伝達機構31Tによって伝達されることで実現される。駆動モーター31M及び伝達機構31Tは、基台部31の側方に付設されている。伝達機構31Tは、例えば、基台部31の回転軸に連結されたプーリーや、当該プーリーに取り付けられるベルト機構等により構成される。なお、可動ステージ3は、一対の第1位置決め部32や第2位置決め部33を駆動するための駆動モーターや伝達機構をそれぞれ備えている。これらの駆動モーターや伝達機構は、基台部31の下に配置されている。
The movable stage 3 also includes a drive motor 31M and a transmission mechanism 31T, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7A. The rotation of the base portion 31 is realized by transmitting the power of the drive motor 31M through the transmission mechanism 31T. The drive motor 31M and the transmission mechanism 31T are attached to the side of the base portion 31 . The transmission mechanism 31T includes, for example, a pulley connected to the rotation shaft of the base portion 31, a belt mechanism attached to the pulley, and the like. The movable stage 3 includes a drive motor and a transmission mechanism for driving the pair of the first positioning section 32 and the second positioning section 33, respectively. These drive motors and transmission mechanisms are arranged under the base portion 31 .
<基台部31>
図4B及び図7Aに示す可動ステージ3の基台部31には、ケースcが載置される載置面31Srが形成されている。基台部31が回動することで、基台部31に取り付けられた第1位置決め部32及び第2位置決め部33や、基台部31に載置されるケースcが、基台部31と共に回動する。図4Bに示すように、基台部31には、センサ穴34が形成されている。反射センサ5bは、基台部31の下に設けられ、且つ、センサ穴34に位置に配置されている。 <Base part 31>
A mounting surface 31Sr on which the case c is mounted is formed on thebase portion 31 of the movable stage 3 shown in FIGS. 4B and 7A. As the base portion 31 rotates, the first positioning portion 32 and the second positioning portion 33 attached to the base portion 31 and the case c placed on the base portion 31 move together with the base portion 31. Rotate. As shown in FIG. 4B , a sensor hole 34 is formed in the base portion 31 . The reflective sensor 5 b is provided under the base portion 31 and arranged in the sensor hole 34 .
図4B及び図7Aに示す可動ステージ3の基台部31には、ケースcが載置される載置面31Srが形成されている。基台部31が回動することで、基台部31に取り付けられた第1位置決め部32及び第2位置決め部33や、基台部31に載置されるケースcが、基台部31と共に回動する。図4Bに示すように、基台部31には、センサ穴34が形成されている。反射センサ5bは、基台部31の下に設けられ、且つ、センサ穴34に位置に配置されている。 <
A mounting surface 31Sr on which the case c is mounted is formed on the
<第1位置決め部32>
図7Aに示す一対の第1位置決め部32は、基台部31の載置面31Sr(図4B参照)に対して平行な方向であり、且つ、ケース搬送機構2から筐体1に搬送される方向(X軸方向)に直交する方向に移動可能に構成されている。ここで、上述の方向を横方向(Y軸方向)と呼ぶ。一対の第1位置決め部32は更に、ケースcの一対の側面部に接触して横方向(Y軸方向)の位置を調整し、可動ステージ3の基台部31が回動してもケースcが滑り落ちない程度の力が加わるように構成されている。一対の第1位置決め部32は、基台部31の下面に取り付けられている駆動モーター等を制御することによって動作する。 <First Positioning Part 32>
The pair offirst positioning portions 32 shown in FIG. 7A are in a direction parallel to the mounting surface 31Sr (see FIG. 4B) of the base portion 31, and are transported from the case transport mechanism 2 to the housing 1. It is configured to be movable in a direction orthogonal to the direction (X-axis direction). Here, the above-described direction is called a horizontal direction (Y-axis direction). The pair of first positioning portions 32 further contacts the pair of side portions of the case c to adjust the position in the lateral direction (Y-axis direction), so that even if the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 rotates, the case c is configured to apply enough force to prevent it from slipping down. The pair of first positioning portions 32 operate by controlling a drive motor or the like attached to the bottom surface of the base portion 31 .
図7Aに示す一対の第1位置決め部32は、基台部31の載置面31Sr(図4B参照)に対して平行な方向であり、且つ、ケース搬送機構2から筐体1に搬送される方向(X軸方向)に直交する方向に移動可能に構成されている。ここで、上述の方向を横方向(Y軸方向)と呼ぶ。一対の第1位置決め部32は更に、ケースcの一対の側面部に接触して横方向(Y軸方向)の位置を調整し、可動ステージ3の基台部31が回動してもケースcが滑り落ちない程度の力が加わるように構成されている。一対の第1位置決め部32は、基台部31の下面に取り付けられている駆動モーター等を制御することによって動作する。 <
The pair of
<第2位置決め部33>
図7Bに示す第2位置決め部33は、ケースcが基台部31上に搬送された状態において、ケースcよりも前方向(X軸方向における前方)に設けられている。第2位置決め部33は、第2位置決め部33が基台部31の載置面31Srよりも上側に突出している位置(突出位置)から、基台部31の載置面31Srよりも下側に配置されている位置(非突出位置)にかけて移動可能に構成されている。また、基台部31が回動して、基台部31の前端部よりも基台部31の後端部が高い状態において、第2位置決め部33は突出位置に位置している。これにより、ケースcの前端部が第2位置決め部33に接触し、ケースcの位置決めが可能になっている。また、第2位置決め部33の中央部分には、反射センサ5bのセンサ光が第2位置決め部33で反射してケースcが可動ステージ3の基台部31上に配置されていると誤検出されることを回避するための切欠33aが設けられている。第2位置決め部33は、基台部31の下面に取り付けられているもう駆動モーター等を制御することによって動作する。 <Second Positioning Part 33>
The second positioning portion 33 shown in FIG. 7B is provided forward (forward in the X-axis direction) of the case c when the case c is transported onto thebase portion 31 . The second positioning portion 33 extends downward from the mounting surface 31Sr of the base portion 31 from a position (projection position) where the second positioning portion 33 projects upward from the mounting surface 31Sr of the base portion 31. It is configured to be movable to the arranged position (non-protruding position). Further, in a state in which the base portion 31 is rotated such that the rear end portion of the base portion 31 is higher than the front end portion of the base portion 31, the second positioning portion 33 is positioned at the projecting position. As a result, the front end of the case c comes into contact with the second positioning portion 33 and the case c can be positioned. Further, at the central portion of the second positioning portion 33, the sensor light of the reflection sensor 5b is reflected by the second positioning portion 33, and it is erroneously detected that the case c is arranged on the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3. A notch 33a is provided to avoid this. The second positioning section 33 operates by controlling a drive motor or the like attached to the bottom surface of the base section 31 .
図7Bに示す第2位置決め部33は、ケースcが基台部31上に搬送された状態において、ケースcよりも前方向(X軸方向における前方)に設けられている。第2位置決め部33は、第2位置決め部33が基台部31の載置面31Srよりも上側に突出している位置(突出位置)から、基台部31の載置面31Srよりも下側に配置されている位置(非突出位置)にかけて移動可能に構成されている。また、基台部31が回動して、基台部31の前端部よりも基台部31の後端部が高い状態において、第2位置決め部33は突出位置に位置している。これにより、ケースcの前端部が第2位置決め部33に接触し、ケースcの位置決めが可能になっている。また、第2位置決め部33の中央部分には、反射センサ5bのセンサ光が第2位置決め部33で反射してケースcが可動ステージ3の基台部31上に配置されていると誤検出されることを回避するための切欠33aが設けられている。第2位置決め部33は、基台部31の下面に取り付けられているもう駆動モーター等を制御することによって動作する。 <Second Positioning Part 33>
The second positioning portion 33 shown in FIG. 7B is provided forward (forward in the X-axis direction) of the case c when the case c is transported onto the
<支持部35r,35l及びベース36>
図7Aに示すように、支持部35r及び支持部35lは、ベース36上に立設するように固定されている。基台部31は、軸31Cを介して、支持部35r及び支持部35lに回動自在に支持されている。
ベース36は、上下区画部材1D上に固定されている。ベース36の直上には、基台部31が回動自在に設けられている。 <Supporting Portions 35r, 35l and Base 36>
As shown in FIG. 7A, the supportingportion 35r and the supporting portion 35l are fixed so as to stand on the base 36. As shown in FIG. The base portion 31 is rotatably supported by the support portion 35r and the support portion 35l via a shaft 31C.
Thebase 36 is fixed on the upper and lower partitioning member 1D. The base portion 31 is rotatably provided directly above the base 36 .
図7Aに示すように、支持部35r及び支持部35lは、ベース36上に立設するように固定されている。基台部31は、軸31Cを介して、支持部35r及び支持部35lに回動自在に支持されている。
ベース36は、上下区画部材1D上に固定されている。ベース36の直上には、基台部31が回動自在に設けられている。 <
As shown in FIG. 7A, the supporting
The
1-2-4 レーザー照射部4
レーザー照射部4は、レンズ41と、レーザー生成部42と、反射機構部43とを備えている。
レンズ41は、上下区画部材1Gに対向するように設けられており、レーザーを出射可能に構成されている。
レーザー生成部42は、例えば、赤外域波長のレーザーを生成可能に構成されている。このレーザーの波長は、実施形態では波長が1064(nm)である。このレーザーがケースcに照射されることで、ケースcの被印字面に印字される。
反射機構部43は、レーザー生成部42で生成された下方に向かうレーザーと反射するように構成されている。反射機構部43で反射したレーザーは、レンズ41に向かう。 1-2-4 Laser irradiation unit 4
The laser irradiation section 4 includes alens 41 , a laser generation section 42 and a reflection mechanism section 43 .
Thelens 41 is provided so as to face the upper and lower partitioning members 1G, and is configured to emit a laser.
Thelaser generator 42 is configured to be able to generate, for example, a laser with an infrared wavelength. The wavelength of this laser is 1064 (nm) in the embodiment. By irradiating the case c with this laser, the printed surface of the case c is printed.
The reflectingmechanism part 43 is configured to reflect the downward laser generated by the laser generating part 42 . The laser reflected by the reflecting mechanism 43 is directed toward the lens 41 .
レーザー照射部4は、レンズ41と、レーザー生成部42と、反射機構部43とを備えている。
レンズ41は、上下区画部材1Gに対向するように設けられており、レーザーを出射可能に構成されている。
レーザー生成部42は、例えば、赤外域波長のレーザーを生成可能に構成されている。このレーザーの波長は、実施形態では波長が1064(nm)である。このレーザーがケースcに照射されることで、ケースcの被印字面に印字される。
反射機構部43は、レーザー生成部42で生成された下方に向かうレーザーと反射するように構成されている。反射機構部43で反射したレーザーは、レンズ41に向かう。 1-2-4 Laser irradiation unit 4
The laser irradiation section 4 includes a
The
The
The reflecting
1-2-5 戻り光センサ5及び反射センサ5b
戻り光センサ5(図2A参照)は、筐体1内部であってレンズ41の上に設けられている。戻り光センサ5は、レーザー照射部4からレーザーが照射されていることを確認するために設けられている。
反射センサ5bは、基台部31の下に配置されている。反射センサ5bは、基台部31のセンサ穴34を介して基台部31の載置面31Sr上の空間に臨むように設けられている。反射センサ5bのセンサ光が、基台部31上のケースcで反射すると、当該センサ光は、反射センサ5bの受光素子で検出される。そして、プリンター100の制御装置(図示省略)は、反射センサ5bの検出結果に基づいて、ケース5cが基台部31上の印字可能位置に載置されているかどうかを判定することができる。 1-2-5 Return light sensor 5 andreflection sensor 5b
The return light sensor 5 (see FIG. 2A) is provided inside thehousing 1 and above the lens 41 . A return light sensor 5 is provided to confirm that the laser irradiation unit 4 is irradiating the laser.
Thereflective sensor 5b is arranged under the base portion 31 . The reflective sensor 5b is provided so as to face the space above the mounting surface 31Sr of the base portion 31 through the sensor hole 34 of the base portion 31 . When the sensor light of the reflection sensor 5b is reflected by the case c on the base 31, the sensor light is detected by the light receiving element of the reflection sensor 5b. Then, the control device (not shown) of the printer 100 can determine whether the case 5c is placed at the printable position on the base 31 based on the detection result of the reflection sensor 5b.
戻り光センサ5(図2A参照)は、筐体1内部であってレンズ41の上に設けられている。戻り光センサ5は、レーザー照射部4からレーザーが照射されていることを確認するために設けられている。
反射センサ5bは、基台部31の下に配置されている。反射センサ5bは、基台部31のセンサ穴34を介して基台部31の載置面31Sr上の空間に臨むように設けられている。反射センサ5bのセンサ光が、基台部31上のケースcで反射すると、当該センサ光は、反射センサ5bの受光素子で検出される。そして、プリンター100の制御装置(図示省略)は、反射センサ5bの検出結果に基づいて、ケース5cが基台部31上の印字可能位置に載置されているかどうかを判定することができる。 1-2-5 Return light sensor 5 and
The return light sensor 5 (see FIG. 2A) is provided inside the
The
1-2-6 回転機構6
図6A及び図6Bに示すように、回転機構6は、回転部材61と、駆動機構62とを備えている。 1-2-6Rotation mechanism 6
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, therotating mechanism 6 includes a rotating member 61 and a driving mechanism 62. As shown in FIGS.
図6A及び図6Bに示すように、回転機構6は、回転部材61と、駆動機構62とを備えている。 1-2-6
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the
<回転部材61>
回転部材61は、筐体1内部に設けられている。回転部材61は、可動ステージ3の基台部31の上側に設けられ、Z軸方向に上下移動し、且つ、Z軸に平行な軸を中心として軸回転するように構成されている。図6Cに示すように、回転部材61は、ロッド61Aと、係合部61Bとを備えている。 <Rotatingmember 61>
The rotatingmember 61 is provided inside the housing 1 . The rotating member 61 is provided on the upper side of the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3, is configured to move vertically in the Z-axis direction, and rotate about an axis parallel to the Z-axis. As shown in FIG. 6C, the rotating member 61 has a rod 61A and an engaging portion 61B.
回転部材61は、筐体1内部に設けられている。回転部材61は、可動ステージ3の基台部31の上側に設けられ、Z軸方向に上下移動し、且つ、Z軸に平行な軸を中心として軸回転するように構成されている。図6Cに示すように、回転部材61は、ロッド61Aと、係合部61Bとを備えている。 <Rotating
The rotating
ロッド61Aは、上下方向に延びる棒状部材であり、係合部61Bに連結している。ロッド61Aの上部は、駆動機構62に連結しており、駆動機構62の動作が、ロッド61Aに伝達される。
The rod 61A is a rod-shaped member that extends vertically and is connected to the engaging portion 61B. The upper portion of the rod 61A is connected to the driving mechanism 62, and the operation of the driving mechanism 62 is transmitted to the rod 61A.
係合部61Bは、水平位置にある可動ステージ3の基台部31に平行に対向している。係合部61Bの下面には、一対の突起部61Btが形成されている。一対の突起部61Bt間には、ケースcが係合可能である。つまり、回転部材61は、係合部61Bがケースcに係合した状態で、Z軸方向に平行な軸を中心に回転することで、回転部材61は、ケースcを回転させることが可能である。
The engaging portion 61B faces the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 in a horizontal position in parallel. A pair of projecting portions 61Bt are formed on the lower surface of the engaging portion 61B. A case c can be engaged between the pair of protrusions 61Bt. That is, the rotating member 61 can rotate the case c by rotating about an axis parallel to the Z-axis direction while the engaging portion 61B is engaged with the case c. be.
<駆動機構62>
図6A及び図6Bに示すように、駆動機構62は、ケーシング62Aと、上下駆動機構62Bと、回転駆動機構62Cとを備えている。 <Drive Mechanism 62>
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, thedrive mechanism 62 includes a casing 62A, a vertical drive mechanism 62B, and a rotary drive mechanism 62C.
図6A及び図6Bに示すように、駆動機構62は、ケーシング62Aと、上下駆動機構62Bと、回転駆動機構62Cとを備えている。 <
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the
図6A及び図6Bに示すように、ケーシング62Aには、上下駆動機構62B及び回転駆動機構62Cが搭載されている。また、ケーシング62Aは、上下区画部材1G上に固定されている。ケーシング62Aは、各種機構が搭載される枠体であり、ケーシング62Aは、上下方向に延びるはふと62A1と、長尺状の縦孔62A2とを備えている。
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the casing 62A is equipped with a vertical driving mechanism 62B and a rotational driving mechanism 62C. Further, the casing 62A is fixed on the upper and lower partition member 1G. The casing 62A is a frame on which various mechanisms are mounted, and the casing 62A includes a vertically extending hood 62A1 and an elongated vertical hole 62A2.
図6A及び図6Bに示すように、上下駆動機構62Bは、駆動モーター62BMと、伝達機構62BTとを備えている。上下駆動機構62Bは、回転駆動機構62Cを上下に移動するように構成されている。ここで、回転駆動機構62Cには回転部材61のロッド61Aが連結しているので、回転駆動機構62Cが上下に移動することで、回転部材61が上下に移動する。駆動モーター62BMは、ケーシング62Aに固定されている。駆動モーター62BMの動力は、伝達機構62BTに伝えられる。伝達機構62BTは、例えば、プーリーや、当該プーリーに取り付けられるベルト機構等により構成される。伝達機構62BTのベルト機構は、回転駆動機構62Cの連結部に連結している。このため、伝達機構62BTのベルト機構が駆動することにより、回転駆動機構62Cが上下に移動する。
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the vertical drive mechanism 62B includes a drive motor 62BM and a transmission mechanism 62BT. The vertical drive mechanism 62B is configured to move the rotary drive mechanism 62C up and down. Here, since the rod 61A of the rotation member 61 is connected to the rotation drive mechanism 62C, the rotation member 61 moves up and down as the rotation drive mechanism 62C moves up and down. The drive motor 62BM is fixed to the casing 62A. The power of the drive motor 62BM is transmitted to the transmission mechanism 62BT. The transmission mechanism 62BT is composed of, for example, a pulley and a belt mechanism attached to the pulley. A belt mechanism of the transmission mechanism 62BT is connected to a connection portion of the rotation drive mechanism 62C. Therefore, when the belt mechanism of the transmission mechanism 62BT is driven, the rotation drive mechanism 62C moves up and down.
図6A及び図6Bに示すように、回転駆動機構62Cは、駆動モーター62CMと、伝達機構62CTと、連結部62C1と、軸部62C2とを備えている。回転駆動機構62Cは、ケーシング62Aに設けられたシャフト62A1が挿入されており、また、回転駆動機構62Cの軸部62C2が、ケーシング62Aの縦孔62A2に挿入されている。駆動モーター62CMの動力は、伝達機構62CTに伝えられる。伝達機構62BTは、例えば、プーリーや、当該プーリーに取り付けられるベルト機構等により構成される。伝達機構62CTは、回転部材61のロッド61Aと連結しているため、伝達機構62CTが動作することで、回転部材61が回転する。
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the rotation drive mechanism 62C includes a drive motor 62CM, a transmission mechanism 62CT, a connecting portion 62C1, and a shaft portion 62C2. A shaft 62A1 provided in the casing 62A is inserted into the rotary drive mechanism 62C, and a shaft portion 62C2 of the rotary drive mechanism 62C is inserted into a vertical hole 62A2 of the casing 62A. Power of the drive motor 62CM is transmitted to the transmission mechanism 62CT. The transmission mechanism 62BT is composed of, for example, a pulley and a belt mechanism attached to the pulley. Since the transmission mechanism 62CT is connected to the rod 61A of the rotating member 61, the rotating member 61 rotates when the transmission mechanism 62CT operates.
1-2-7 ケース収納機構7
図1及び図2Aに示すように、ケース収納機構7は、筐体1に隣接しており、ケース搬送機構2よりも下に配置されている。図5、図12A及び図12Bに示すように、ケース収納機構7は、スロープ71と、駆動スライダー72と、従動スライダー73と、収納部シャッター74と、収納部75と、駆動機構76とを備えている。 1-2-7Case storage mechanism 7
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, thecase storage mechanism 7 is adjacent to the housing 1 and arranged below the case transfer mechanism 2 . As shown in FIGS. 5, 12A and 12B, the case housing mechanism 7 includes a slope 71, a driving slider 72, a driven slider 73, a housing shutter 74, a housing 75, and a driving mechanism 76. ing.
図1及び図2Aに示すように、ケース収納機構7は、筐体1に隣接しており、ケース搬送機構2よりも下に配置されている。図5、図12A及び図12Bに示すように、ケース収納機構7は、スロープ71と、駆動スライダー72と、従動スライダー73と、収納部シャッター74と、収納部75と、駆動機構76とを備えている。 1-2-7
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, the
図5、図12A及び図12Bに示すように、スロープ71の上部は、搬出口12に位置している。スロープ71は、曲がりながら、なだらかに傾斜している。スロープ71の下部の傾斜は、スロープ71の上部よりも急峻になっており、その結果、スロープ71の最下点において、ケースcは、図12Aに示すように立った状態となる。なお、図12Aでは、図示を省略しているが、図12Aにおけるケースcよりも手前側には、筐体1の壁面部77(図5参照)があるため、ケースcは、手前側に倒れ込むことはない。
As shown in FIGS. 5, 12A and 12B, the upper part of the slope 71 is located at the carry-out port 12. The slope 71 slopes gently while bending. The slope of the lower part of the slope 71 is steeper than the upper part of the slope 71, and as a result, at the lowest point of the slope 71, the case c stands up as shown in FIG. 12A. Although not shown in FIG. 12A, there is a wall surface portion 77 (see FIG. 5) of the housing 1 on the front side of the case c in FIG. 12A, so the case c collapses on the front side. never.
図12A及び図12Bに示すように、駆動スライダー72は、駆動機構76に駆動されることで、X軸方向に移動可能に構成されている。従動スライダー73は、駆動スライダー72と接触するテーパー面を有している。駆動スライダー72が従動スライダー73のテーパー面を押すことで、従動スライダー73が、駆動スライダー72の移動方向と直交する方向に移動する。ここで、従動スライダー73は、図12Aに示す弾性体73s(例えばバネ)によって付勢されている。駆動スライダー72の先端部が従動スライダー73を押し込むと、弾性体73sが縮み、従動スライダー73が、駆動スライダー72の移動方向とは直交する方向に徐々に押しのけられる。
As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the drive slider 72 is configured to be movable in the X-axis direction by being driven by the drive mechanism 76. The driven slider 73 has a tapered surface that contacts the driving slider 72 . The drive slider 72 pushes the tapered surface of the driven slider 73 , so that the driven slider 73 moves in a direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the drive slider 72 . Here, the driven slider 73 is biased by an elastic body 73s (for example, a spring) shown in FIG. 12A. When the tip of the driving slider 72 pushes the driven slider 73, the elastic body 73s contracts, and the driven slider 73 is gradually pushed away in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the driving slider 72. As shown in FIG.
また、収納部シャッター74は、従動スライダー73と一体的に動作するように互いに係合している。従動スライダー73が駆動スライダー72の移動方向と直交する方向に移動することで、収納部シャッター74もまた、駆動スライダー72の移動方向と直交する方向に移動する。収納部シャッター74が移動することで、進入ゲート74g1及び搬入ゲート74g2が開く。ここで、収納部シャッター74は、進入ゲート74g1及び搬入ゲート74g2を開閉可能な構成を備えている。実施形態において、収納部シャッター74は、図12Aに示すように、進入ゲート74g1の位置においてY軸方向に平行にスライド可能に配置される板状部材t1と、搬入ゲート74g2の位置においてY軸方向に平行にスライド可能に配置される板状部材t2と、これらの板状部材を連結する棒状の連結部材t3と、を備えている。なお、進入ゲート74g1は、駆動スライダー72が進入する部分(空間)である。搬入ゲート74g2は、スロープ71の最下部のケースcを収納部75へ搬入する部分(空間)である。
In addition, the storage section shutter 74 and the driven slider 73 are engaged with each other so as to operate integrally. As the driven slider 73 moves in the direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the driving slider 72 , the storage section shutter 74 also moves in the direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the driving slider 72 . By moving the storage section shutter 74, the entrance gate 74g1 and the carry-in gate 74g2 are opened. Here, the storage section shutter 74 has a configuration capable of opening and closing the entrance gate 74g1 and the carry-in gate 74g2. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, the storage section shutter 74 is composed of a plate-shaped member t1 arranged slidably parallel to the Y-axis direction at the position of the entry gate 74g1, and a plate-shaped member t1 arranged at the position of the loading gate 74g2 in the Y-axis direction. and a rod-shaped connecting member t3 that connects these plate-like members. The entry gate 74g1 is a portion (space) into which the driving slider 72 enters. The carry-in gate 74 g 2 is a portion (space) for carrying the lowermost case c of the slope 71 into the storage section 75 .
図5に示す収納部75は、ケースcを立てた状態で多数貯留可能なトレイ状部材である。収納部75は、図示省略の移動手段によって移動可能に構成されている。収納部75の所定の列にケースcを貯留できなくなると、移動手段が、空いている列の位置に、搬入ゲート74g2がくるように、収納部75を移動させる。
図5に示す駆動機構76は、ベース部材1C上に搭載されている。駆動機構76は、駆動モーターや伝達機構等から構成される。 Thestorage part 75 shown in FIG. 5 is a tray-shaped member that can store a large number of cases c in an upright state. The storage section 75 is configured to be movable by a moving means (not shown). When cases c can no longer be stored in a predetermined row of the storage portion 75, the moving means moves the storage portion 75 so that the carry-in gate 74g2 comes to the position of the vacant row.
Thedrive mechanism 76 shown in FIG. 5 is mounted on the base member 1C. The drive mechanism 76 is composed of a drive motor, a transmission mechanism, and the like.
図5に示す駆動機構76は、ベース部材1C上に搭載されている。駆動機構76は、駆動モーターや伝達機構等から構成される。 The
The
1-2-8 その他構成
プリンター100は、図示省略の制御装置を備えている。制御装置は、ケース搬送機構2、可動ステージ3、回転機構6、レーザー照射部4、戻り光センサ5、反射センサ5b、及びシャッター部13等の動作を制御可能に構成されている。 1-2-8 Other Configurations Theprinter 100 includes a control device (not shown). The control device is configured to be able to control the operations of the case transport mechanism 2, the movable stage 3, the rotating mechanism 6, the laser irradiation section 4, the return light sensor 5, the reflection sensor 5b, the shutter section 13, and the like.
プリンター100は、図示省略の制御装置を備えている。制御装置は、ケース搬送機構2、可動ステージ3、回転機構6、レーザー照射部4、戻り光センサ5、反射センサ5b、及びシャッター部13等の動作を制御可能に構成されている。 1-2-8 Other Configurations The
2 動作説明
2-1 ケース搬送動作及び印字動作について
ケースcの傾斜面c1への印字におけるプリンター100の動作について説明する。
筐体1のシャッター部13を開き、ケース搬送機構2によってケースcを1個ずつ筐体1の搬入口11を介し筐体1内の基台部31上へ搬送する。その際、基台部31は水平位置にあり、ケースcは傾斜面c1が前方になるように搬送される。また、第2位置決め部33は突出位置に位置している。 2 Description of Operation 2-1 Regarding Case Conveyance Operation and Printing Operation The operation of theprinter 100 in printing on the inclined surface c1 of the case c will be described.
Theshutter portion 13 of the housing 1 is opened, and the case c is conveyed one by one onto the base portion 31 inside the housing 1 through the inlet 11 of the housing 1 by the case conveying mechanism 2 . At that time, the base portion 31 is in a horizontal position, and the case c is conveyed so that the inclined surface c1 faces forward. Also, the second positioning portion 33 is positioned at the projecting position.
2-1 ケース搬送動作及び印字動作について
ケースcの傾斜面c1への印字におけるプリンター100の動作について説明する。
筐体1のシャッター部13を開き、ケース搬送機構2によってケースcを1個ずつ筐体1の搬入口11を介し筐体1内の基台部31上へ搬送する。その際、基台部31は水平位置にあり、ケースcは傾斜面c1が前方になるように搬送される。また、第2位置決め部33は突出位置に位置している。 2 Description of Operation 2-1 Regarding Case Conveyance Operation and Printing Operation The operation of the
The
次に、図7A及び図7Bに示すように、レーザー照射によってケースcの傾斜面c1に印字可能になるように基台部31を、後端が前端よりも高くなる状態になるように回動する。この際、ケースcの前方端部(傾斜面c1の下端部)が第2位置決め部33に接触するため、前方位置が定まる。また、横方向(Y軸方向)の位置は、一対の第1位置決め部32が、搬送されたケースcの一対の側面c2に接触することで調整される。
Next, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the base portion 31 is rotated so that the rear end is higher than the front end so that printing can be performed on the inclined surface c1 of the case c by laser irradiation. do. At this time, the front end of the case c (the lower end of the inclined surface c1) contacts the second positioning portion 33, so that the front position is determined. Further, the position in the lateral direction (Y-axis direction) is adjusted by bringing the pair of first positioning portions 32 into contact with the pair of side surfaces c2 of the conveyed case c.
制御装置が、反射センサ5bの検出結果に基づいてケースcが印字可能位置にあると判定すると、第2位置決め部33は非突出位置に移動し、レーザー照射部4からの照射により印字が行われる。その際、一対の第1位置決め部32は、ケースcが前方に滑り落ちない程度の力をケースに加えている。
When the control device determines that the case c is in the printable position based on the detection result of the reflection sensor 5b, the second positioning portion 33 moves to the non-protruding position, and printing is performed by irradiation from the laser irradiation portion 4. . At that time, the pair of first positioning portions 32 applies a force to the case to prevent the case c from slipping forward.
次に、側面c2への印字におけるプリンター100の動作について説明する。
図7Cに示すように、傾斜面c1への印字後、基台部31を水平状態に回動させる。そして、図8Aに示すように、回転部材61を上方から基台部31に近づけ、係合部61Bの突起部61Bt間にケースcを係合させる。また、係合部61Bがケースcに係合した後に、一対の第1位置決め部32をケースcから離間させる。 Next, the operation of theprinter 100 in printing on the side surface c2 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7C, after printing on the inclined surface c1, thebase portion 31 is rotated horizontally. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, the rotating member 61 is brought close to the base portion 31 from above, and the case c is engaged between the projecting portions 61Bt of the engaging portion 61B. Also, after the engaging portion 61B is engaged with the case c, the pair of first positioning portions 32 is separated from the case c.
図7Cに示すように、傾斜面c1への印字後、基台部31を水平状態に回動させる。そして、図8Aに示すように、回転部材61を上方から基台部31に近づけ、係合部61Bの突起部61Bt間にケースcを係合させる。また、係合部61Bがケースcに係合した後に、一対の第1位置決め部32をケースcから離間させる。 Next, the operation of the
As shown in FIG. 7C, after printing on the inclined surface c1, the
図8Bに示すように、回転部材61を基台部31上で90度軸回転させ、ケースcを90度回転させる。また、図9に示すように、一対の第1位置決め部32をケースcの一対の側面部に接触させて横方向(Y軸方向)の位置を調整する。その後、レーザー照射部4からの照射により側面c2に印字が行われる。その他の側面c2に印字する場合にも、同様の要領で印字する。
As shown in FIG. 8B, the rotating member 61 is rotated 90 degrees on the base portion 31, and the case c is rotated 90 degrees. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the pair of first positioning portions 32 are brought into contact with the pair of side surfaces of the case c to adjust the position in the lateral direction (Y-axis direction). Thereafter, printing is performed on the side surface c2 by irradiation from the laser irradiation unit 4. FIG. When printing on the other side c2, the printing is performed in a similar manner.
2-2 ケース搬出動作及び収納動作
ケースcを筐体1外へ搬出する動作及びケースcを収納部75へ収納する動作について説明する。
ケースcへの印字完了後、再びケースcの傾斜面c1が前方に位置するように、回転部材61によりケースcを回転させる。そして、図10に示すように、基台部31の前端が後端よりも高くなるように基台部31を回動させ、その後、一対の第1位置決め部32をケースcから離間させる。これにより、一対の第1位置決め部32によるケースcの拘束が解かれ、ケースcが、基台部31を滑り落ち、ケース収納機構7の搬出口12からスロープ71に搬出される。そして、ケースcは、図11Bに示す矢印のように、スロープ71を滑りながら下方へ移動する。 2-2 Case Carrying-out Operation and Storage Operation The operation of carrying out the case c out of thehousing 1 and the operation of storing the case c into the storage section 75 will be described.
After printing on the case c is completed, the case c is rotated by the rotatingmember 61 so that the inclined surface c1 of the case c is positioned forward again. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the base portion 31 is rotated so that the front end of the base portion 31 is higher than the rear end, and then the pair of first positioning portions 32 are separated from the case c. As a result, the restraint of the case c by the pair of first positioning portions 32 is released, and the case c slides down the base portion 31 and is carried out from the carry-out port 12 of the case storage mechanism 7 onto the slope 71 . Then, the case c moves downward while sliding on the slope 71 as indicated by the arrow shown in FIG. 11B.
ケースcを筐体1外へ搬出する動作及びケースcを収納部75へ収納する動作について説明する。
ケースcへの印字完了後、再びケースcの傾斜面c1が前方に位置するように、回転部材61によりケースcを回転させる。そして、図10に示すように、基台部31の前端が後端よりも高くなるように基台部31を回動させ、その後、一対の第1位置決め部32をケースcから離間させる。これにより、一対の第1位置決め部32によるケースcの拘束が解かれ、ケースcが、基台部31を滑り落ち、ケース収納機構7の搬出口12からスロープ71に搬出される。そして、ケースcは、図11Bに示す矢印のように、スロープ71を滑りながら下方へ移動する。 2-2 Case Carrying-out Operation and Storage Operation The operation of carrying out the case c out of the
After printing on the case c is completed, the case c is rotated by the rotating
図12に示すように、ケースcを収納部75へ収納するために、駆動スライダー72がX軸方向に押し出される。これにより、従動スライダー73及び収納部シャッター74が直交方向(Y軸方向)に移動し、進入ゲート74g1及び搬入ゲート74g2が開く。これにより、駆動スライダー72が進入ゲート74g1に進入して、駆動スライダー72の先端部がケースcの側面に接触し、ケースcが搬入ゲート74g2を介して収納部75に押し出される。これにより、ケースcが収納部75に収納される。
As shown in FIG. 12, the drive slider 72 is pushed out in the X-axis direction in order to house the case c in the housing portion 75 . As a result, the driven slider 73 and the storage section shutter 74 are moved in the orthogonal direction (Y-axis direction), and the entry gate 74g1 and the carry-in gate 74g2 are opened. As a result, the drive slider 72 enters the entry gate 74g1, the tip of the drive slider 72 contacts the side surface of the case c, and the case c is pushed out into the storage section 75 through the carry-in gate 74g2. As a result, the case c is housed in the housing portion 75 .
3 実施形態の作用・効果
実施形態では、プリンター100は、回動可能に構成されている可動ステージ3の基台部31を備えている。
このため、実施形態では、可動ステージ3の基台部31を回動させることで、被印字対象物の被印字面が傾斜していても、当該被印字面をレーザーに適切に向けることができる。ここで、従来技術(特許文献1)では、被印字対象物の周囲にミラーを付設する必要がある。これにより、当該ミラーが埃等の異物にさらされ、印字精度の低下の要因となる。それに対し、実施形態では、このような構成を採用する必要がないため、レーザー印字の精度が低下することを抑制することができる。 3 Functions and effects of the embodiment In the embodiment, theprinter 100 includes the base portion 31 of the movable stage 3 that is configured to be rotatable.
Therefore, in the embodiment, by rotating thebase portion 31 of the movable stage 3, even if the surface to be printed of the object to be printed is inclined, the surface to be printed can be properly directed to the laser. . Here, in the prior art (Patent Document 1), it is necessary to attach a mirror around the object to be printed. As a result, the mirror is exposed to foreign matter such as dust, which causes deterioration in printing accuracy. On the other hand, in the embodiment, since it is not necessary to adopt such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the precision of laser marking.
実施形態では、プリンター100は、回動可能に構成されている可動ステージ3の基台部31を備えている。
このため、実施形態では、可動ステージ3の基台部31を回動させることで、被印字対象物の被印字面が傾斜していても、当該被印字面をレーザーに適切に向けることができる。ここで、従来技術(特許文献1)では、被印字対象物の周囲にミラーを付設する必要がある。これにより、当該ミラーが埃等の異物にさらされ、印字精度の低下の要因となる。それに対し、実施形態では、このような構成を採用する必要がないため、レーザー印字の精度が低下することを抑制することができる。 3 Functions and effects of the embodiment In the embodiment, the
Therefore, in the embodiment, by rotating the
また、従来技術(特許文献1)では、被印字対象物の形状がかわるたびに、ミラー等の繊細な光学系を調整する必要がある。このため、当該従来技術のプリンターは、管理負担が大きくなる。それに対し、実施形態では、基台部31を回動させることによりケースcの被印字面を回転させることができ、また、第1位置決め部32によって左右方向におけるケースcの位置決めが可能であり、更に、第2位置決め部33によって前後方向におけるケースcの位置決めが可能である。このため、実施形態では、被印字面の形状によらないで、被印字面を適切にレンズ41に向けることができる。つまり、実施形態では、駆動モーター等の制御が必要となるのに留まり、繊細な光学系の調整等まで必要になることを回避することができる。換言すると、実施形態のプリンター100は、基台部31、第1位置決め部32及び第2位置決め部33を備えることで、迅速、且つ、精密なレーザー印字が可能である。
Also, with the conventional technology (Patent Document 1), it is necessary to adjust a delicate optical system such as a mirror every time the shape of the object to be printed changes. For this reason, the conventional printer has a large management burden. On the other hand, in the embodiment, the printing surface of the case c can be rotated by rotating the base portion 31, and the case c can be positioned in the horizontal direction by the first positioning portion 32. Furthermore, the case c can be positioned in the front-rear direction by the second positioning portion 33 . Therefore, in the embodiment, the surface to be printed can be appropriately directed toward the lens 41 regardless of the shape of the surface to be printed. In other words, in the embodiment, it is possible to avoid the need to control the drive motor and the like, and to delicately adjust the optical system. In other words, the printer 100 of the embodiment is provided with the base portion 31, the first positioning portion 32, and the second positioning portion 33, so that rapid and precise laser printing is possible.
実施形態に係るプリンター100は、収納部75の直上に可動ステージ3やレーザー照射部4が配置され、また、可動ステージ3の直上に回転機構6が配置されている。また、ケース収納機構7の駆動機構76の上にスロープ71が配置され、ケース搬送機構2の駆動機構23の上にスロット部22が配置されている。このように、実施形態に係るプリンター100は、高さ方向の幅を活用した構成配置となっているので、コンパクトに構成されている。
In the printer 100 according to the embodiment, the movable stage 3 and the laser irradiation section 4 are arranged directly above the storage section 75 , and the rotating mechanism 6 is arranged directly above the movable stage 3 . Also, the slope 71 is arranged above the drive mechanism 76 of the case storage mechanism 7 and the slot portion 22 is arranged above the drive mechanism 23 of the case transport mechanism 2 . As described above, the printer 100 according to the embodiment has a configuration and arrangement that makes use of the width in the height direction, and thus has a compact configuration.
1:筐体、1A:カバー部材、1B:側面部材、1C:ベース部材、1D:上下区画部材、1E:横区画部材、1F:レンズ保護部材、1G:上下区画部材、2:ケース搬送機構、3:可動ステージ、4:レーザー照射部、5:戻り光センサ、5b:反射センサ、6:回転機構、7:ケース収納機構、11:搬入口、12:搬出口、13:シャッター部、14:橋渡し部、21:押出部、22:スロット部、23:駆動機構、31:基台部、31Sr:載置面、31M:駆動モーター、31T:伝達機構、32:第1位置決め部、33:第2位置決め部、33a:切欠、34:センサ穴、35r:支持部、35l:支持部、36:ベース、41:レンズ、42:レーザー生成部、43:反射機構部、61:回転部材、61A:ロッド、61B:係合部、61Bt:突起部、62:駆動機構、62A:ケーシング、62A1:シャフト、62A2:縦孔、62B:上下駆動機構、62BM:駆動モーター、62BT:伝達機構、62C:回転駆動機構、62C1:連結部、62C2:軸部、62CM:駆動モーター、62CT:伝達機構、71:スロープ、72:駆動スライダー、73:従動スライダー、73s:弾性体、74:収納部シャッター、74g1:進入ゲート、74g2:搬入ゲート、75:収納部、76:駆動機構、77:壁面部、100:プリンター、c:ケース、c1:傾斜面、c2:側面、t1:板状部材、t2:板状部材、t3:棒状部材、
1: housing, 1A: cover member, 1B: side member, 1C: base member, 1D: upper and lower partitioning member, 1E: horizontal partitioning member, 1F: lens protection member, 1G: upper and lower partitioning member, 2: case transport mechanism, 3: movable stage 4: laser irradiation unit 5: return light sensor 5b: reflection sensor 6: rotation mechanism 7: case storage mechanism 11: inlet 12: outlet 13: shutter unit 14: Bridge portion, 21: Extrusion portion, 22: Slot portion, 23: Drive mechanism, 31: Base portion, 31Sr: Mounting surface, 31M: Drive motor, 31T: Transmission mechanism, 32: First positioning portion, 33: Third 2 positioning part, 33a: notch, 34: sensor hole, 35r: support part, 35l: support part, 36: base, 41: lens, 42: laser generation part, 43: reflection mechanism part, 61: rotation member, 61A: Rod 61B: Engagement Part 61Bt: Protrusion Part 62: Drive Mechanism 62A: Casing 62A1: Shaft 62A2: Vertical Hole 62B: Vertical Drive Mechanism 62BM: Drive Motor 62BT: Transmission Mechanism 62C: Rotation Drive Mechanism 62C1: Connection Part 62C2: Shaft Part 62CM: Drive Motor 62CT: Transmission Mechanism 71: Slope 72: Drive Slider 73: Driven Slider 73s: Elastic Body 74: Storage Shutter 74g1: Entrance gate, 74g2: loading gate, 75: storage unit, 76: drive mechanism, 77: wall surface, 100: printer, c: case, c1: inclined surface, c2: side surface, t1: plate-like member, t2: plate-like member, t3: rod-shaped member,
Claims (5)
- ケースに印字するためのプリンターであって、
筐体と、ケース搬送機構と、可動ステージと、レーザー照射部と、を備え、
前記筐体内には、前記可動ステージが設けられ、且つ、前記筐体は、搬入口を有し、
前記ケース搬送機構は、前記ケースを、前記搬入口を介して前記可動ステージへ搬送するように構成され、
前記可動ステージは、基台部を備え、
前記基台部には、前記ケースを載置可能に構成された載置面が形成され、且つ、前記基台部は、回動可能に構成され、
前記レーザー照射部は、前記基台部上に載置されている前記ケースにレーザーを照射し、前記ケースに印字するように構成されている、プリンター。 A printer for printing on a case,
comprising a housing, a case transport mechanism, a movable stage, and a laser irradiation unit,
The movable stage is provided in the housing, and the housing has a loading port,
the case transport mechanism is configured to transport the case to the movable stage through the inlet;
The movable stage includes a base,
The base portion has a mounting surface on which the case can be placed, and the base portion is rotatable,
The printer according to claim 1, wherein the laser irradiation section is configured to irradiate the case placed on the base with a laser to print on the case. - 請求項1に記載のプリンターであって、
回転部材を更に備え、
前記回転部材は、前記基台部上に載置されている前記ケースに係合可能に構成され、且つ、前記回転部材は、前記ケースに係合した状態で軸回転して前記ケースを回転させるように構成されている、プリンター。 A printer according to claim 1, wherein
further comprising a rotating member;
The rotating member is configured to be engageable with the case placed on the base, and the rotating member axially rotates while engaged with the case to rotate the case. A printer that is configured to: - 請求項1又は請求項2に記載のプリンターであって、
前記可動ステージは、一対の第1位置決め部を備え、
前記一対の第1位置決め部は、横方向に移動可能に構成され、
前記横方向は、前記載置面に平行な方向であり、且つ、前記ケースが前記ケース搬送機構から前記筐体内へ搬送される方向に直交する方向であり、
前記一対の第1位置決め部は、前記ケースの一対の側面部に接触して前記横方向の前記ケースの位置を調整するように構成されている、プリンター。 The printer according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The movable stage includes a pair of first positioning parts,
The pair of first positioning units are configured to be laterally movable,
The lateral direction is a direction parallel to the mounting surface and a direction orthogonal to a direction in which the case is transported from the case transport mechanism into the housing,
The printer according to claim 1, wherein the pair of first positioning portions are configured to contact a pair of side surface portions of the case to adjust the position of the case in the lateral direction. - 請求項1~請求項3の何れか1つに記載のプリンターであって、
前記可動ステージは、第2位置決め部を備え、
前記第2位置決め部は、突出位置から非突出位置にかけて移動可能に構成され、
前記突出位置は、前記第2位置決め部が前記載置面よりも上側に突き出している位置であり、
前記非突出位置は、前記第2位置決め部が前記載置面よりも下側に配置されている位置であり、
前記第2位置決め部は、前記ケースが前記基台部上に載置されている状態において、前記ケースよりも前方向に配置され、
前記前方向は、前記ケースが前記ケース搬送機構から前記筐体内へ搬送される方向であり、
前記基台部が前記基台部の前端よりも前記基台部の後端が高くなるように回動している状態において、前記第2位置決め部は、前記突出位置に位置している、プリンター。 The printer according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The movable stage has a second positioning part,
The second positioning part is configured to be movable from a protruding position to a non-protruding position,
The protruding position is a position where the second positioning portion protrudes upward from the mounting surface,
The non-protruding position is a position where the second positioning portion is arranged below the mounting surface,
The second positioning portion is arranged forward of the case in a state where the case is placed on the base portion,
the forward direction is a direction in which the case is transported from the case transport mechanism into the housing;
The printer, wherein the second positioning part is positioned at the projecting position in a state in which the base part is rotated such that the rear end of the base part is higher than the front end of the base part. . - 請求項1~請求項4の何れか1つに記載のプリンターであって、
前記筐体を上面視したときにおいて、前記レーザーの照射側に前記搬入口が設けられ、
前記筐体は、シャッター部を有し、
前記シャッター部は、前記搬入口を開閉可能に構成されている、プリンター。 The printer according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
When the housing is viewed from above, the entrance is provided on the laser irradiation side,
The housing has a shutter section,
The printer, wherein the shutter section is configured to be able to open and close the carry-in port.
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