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Patent application title:

Digital inkjet flatbed printer having separate laser processing machine

Publication number:

-

Publication date:
Application number:

15/802,044

Filed date:

2017-11-02

✅ Patent granted

Patent number:

US 10,144,226 B1

Grant date:

2018-12-04

PCT filing:

-

PCT publication:

-

Examiner:

Justin Seo

Agent:

Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C.

Adjusted expiration:

2037-11-02

Smart Summary: A digital inkjet flatbed printer works alongside a separate laser processing machine. The laser machine has a platform and a module that outputs laser beams, while the inkjet printer has its own platform and ink output module. The inkjet platform can move up and down, allowing it to connect with the laser machine when needed. This setup enables both laser processing and inkjet printing to be done in sequence without needing to move the workpiece multiple times. By combining these two technologies, the process becomes more efficient and easier to manage. 🚀 TL;DR

Abstract:

A digital inkjet flatbed printer having a separate laser processing machine includes a laser processing machine and a digital inkjet printer. The laser processing machine is provided with a laser output module and a laser processing platform. The digital inkjet printer includes an inkjet output module and an inkjet operating platform. The inkjet operating platform is capable of movably ascending from and descending onto the digital inkjet printer. Thus, when the inkjet operating platform is descended, the laser processing machine is movably connected to the inkjet operating platform, such that the laser output module of the laser processing machine and the inkjet output module of the digital inkjet printer are on the laser processing platform of the laser processing machine and sequentially used for laser processing and inkjet printing respectively.

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Classification:

  1. Performing operations; transporting
  2. Printing; lining machines; typewriters; stamps

B41J3/44 »  CPC main

Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet printers, thermal printers characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms having dual functions or combined with, or coupled to, apparatus performing other functions

B23K26/00 »  CPC further

Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring

B23K26/38 »  CPC further

Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring; Removing material by boring or cutting

B41C1/003 »  CPC further

Forme preparation the relief or intaglio pattern being obtained by imagewise deposition of a liquid, e.g. by an ink jet

B41C1/05 »  CPC further

Forme preparation; Engraving; Heads therefor using heads controlled by an electric information signal Heat-generating engraving heads, e.g. laser beam, electron beam

B41C1/1008 »  CPC further

Forme preparation for lithographic printing; Master sheets for transferring a lithographic image to the forme by removal or destruction of lithographic material on the lithographic support, e.g. by laser or spark ablation; by the use of materials rendered soluble or insoluble by heat exposure, e.g. by heat produced from a light to heat transforming system; by on-the-press exposure or on-the-press development, e.g. by the fountain of photolithographic materials

B41C1/1033 »  CPC further

Forme preparation for lithographic printing; Master sheets for transferring a lithographic image to the forme by removal or destruction of lithographic material on the lithographic support, e.g. by laser or spark ablation; by the use of materials rendered soluble or insoluble by heat exposure, e.g. by heat produced from a light to heat transforming system; by on-the-press exposure or on-the-press development, e.g. by the fountain of photolithographic materials by laser or spark ablation

B41J3/00 »  CPC further

Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet printers, thermal printers characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed

B41J3/407 »  CPC further

Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet printers, thermal printers characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

B41J3/413 »  CPC further

Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet printers, thermal printers characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material for metal

B41J3/445 »  CPC further

Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet printers, thermal printers characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed; Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms having dual functions or combined with, or coupled to, apparatus performing other functions Printers integrated in other types of apparatus, e.g. printers integrated in cameras

B41J11/663 »  CPC further

Devices or arrangements of selective printing mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet printers, thermal printers, for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form; Applications of cutting devices Controlling cutting, cutting resulting in special shapes of the cutting line, e.g. controlling cutting positions, e.g. for cutting in the immediate vicinity of a printed image

B41J29/06 »  CPC further

Details of, or accessories for, typewriters or selective printing mechanisms not otherwise provided for Special supports, platforms or trolleys for supporting machines on tables

B41M5/0047 »  CPC further

Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein; Digital printing on surfaces other than ordinary paper by ink-jet printing

B41M5/24 »  CPC further

Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein Ablative recording, e.g. by burning marks; Spark recording

G03F7/2053 »  CPC further

Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printing surfaces; Materials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresists; Apparatus specially adapted therefor; Exposure; Apparatus therefor; Exposure without an original mask, e.g. using a programmed deflection of a point source, by scanning, by drawing with a light beam, using an addressed light or corpuscular source using a laser

B23K26/50 »  CPC further

Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring Working by transmitting the laser beam through or within the workpiece

B41J3/50 »  CPC further

Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet printers, thermal printers characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed; Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms having dual functions or combined with, or coupled to, apparatus performing other functions Mechanisms producing characters by printing and also producing a record by other means, e.g. printer combined with RFID writer

B41M5/00 IPC

Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein

B41J11/66 IPC

Devices or arrangements of selective printing mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet printers, thermal printers, for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form Applications of cutting devices

B41C1/00 IPC

Forme preparation

B41C1/10 IPC

Forme preparation for lithographic printing; Master sheets for transferring a lithographic image to the forme

G03F7/20 IPC

Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printing surfaces; Materials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresists; Apparatus specially adapted therefor Exposure; Apparatus therefor

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a digital inkjet flatbed printer having a separate laser processing machine, in which two machines can be independently used or integrally used.

Description of the Related Art

In laser processing industries, laser cutting and engraving processing technologies are a trendy processing technology that is being developed at a fast pace and extensively applied. Laser cutting and engraving processing technologies feature advantages of having a wide application range and high processing precision, being insusceptible to damaging processed workpieces, easy to control and reliable, and providing high processing efficiency and good engraving quality.

For the printing industry, inkjet products are a world trend. For diversified products in small quantities, finished products can be quickly acquired by printing of inkjet printers in real time, reducing the time and operation needed for manufacturing color separation screens and thus providing a greater advantage in the competitive era. More specifically, using an inkjet printer, colors in different concentrations can be sprayed to the same position by using differently colored inks to produce intended colors, hence providing printing quality that is similar to that of photographs.

However, in commercially available solutions, two different types of machines are respectively required for laser processing and inkjet printing, and a mutual integration of the two is unavailable. Thus, in implementation, in addition to relocating a workpiece, the workpieces also needs to be again aligned and calibrated, causing operation inconveniences.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to a digital laser flat printer having a separate laser processing machine, in which two machines can be independently used or integrally used.

To achieve the object, a digital inkjet flatbed printer having a separate laser processing machine provided by the present invention includes a laser processing machine and a digital inkjet printer. The laser processing machine is provided with a laser output module and a laser processing platform, such that an object to be processed can be placed on the laser processing platform and be processed by laser from the laser output module. The digital inkjet printer includes an inkjet output module and an inkjet operating platform, so as to place an object to be printed d on the inkjet operating platform and printed by the inkjet output module. The inkjet operating platform is capable of movably ascending from and descending onto the digital inkjet printer. Thus, when the inkjet operating platform is descended, the laser processing machine can be movably connected to the inkjet operating platform. As such, the laser output module of the laser processing machine and the inkjet output module of the digital inkjet printer are on the laser processing platform of the laser processing machine and sequentially used for laser processing and inkjet printing.

In implementation, the digital inkjet printer further includes a control module, and the laser processing machine is connected to the control module of the digital inkjet printer via a signal cable. Accordingly, the laser output module of the laser processing machine and the inkjet output module of the digital inkjet printer are controlled via the control module to sequentially operate.

To better understand the present invention, the substantial contents and expected effects of the invention are described in detail in the non-limiting embodiments below with reference to the accompanying drawings and denotations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an appearance schematic diagram of a laser processing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an appearance schematic diagram of a digital inkjet printer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a laser processing machine and a digital inkjet printer that are not connected with each other according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a laser processing machine and a digital inkjet printer that are connected with each other according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 show an embodiment of a digital inkjet flatbed printer having a separate laser processing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The digital inkjet flatbed printer includes a laser processing machine 1 and a digital inkjet printer 2.

As shown in FIG. 1, the laser processing machine 1 is provided with a laser output module 11 and a laser processing platform 12, so as to place an object to be processed by laser on the laser processing platform 12 and be processed by the laser output module 11.

As shown in FIG. 2, the digital inkjet printer 2 includes an inkjet output module 21 and an inkjet operating platform 22, so as to place an object to be printed t on the inkjet operating platform 22 and be printed by the inkjet output module 21.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inkjet operating platform 22 can movably ascending from and descending onto the digital laser machine 2. Thus, when the inkjet operating platform 22 is descended, the laser processing machine 1 can be movably connected to the inkjet operating platform 22.

In implementation, when the laser processing machine 1 is connected to the inkjet operating platform 21, the laser output module 11 of the laser processing machine 1 and the inkjet output module 21 of the digital inkjet printer 2 are on the laser processing platform 12 of the laser processing machine 1 and sequentially used for laser processing and inkjet printing respectively.

The digital inkjet printer 2 further includes a control module 23, and the laser processing machine 1 may be electrically connected to the control module 23 of the digital inkjet printer 2 via a signal cable. Thus, via the control module 23, the laser output module 11 of the laser processing machine 1 and the inkjet output module 21 of the digital inkjet printer 2 may be controlled to sequentially operate.

Therefore, the present invention provides following advantages.

1. When the laser processing machine and the digital inkjet printer are connected, laser processing and inkjet printing would share the laser processing platform of the laser processing machine to perform processing procedures, thus eliminating the issue of alignment and calibration and significantly enhancing working efficiency and product precision.
2. The laser processing machine and the digital inkjet printer of the present invention can be connected to jointly operate, or the two may be separated to perform their independent operations, thus significantly increasing the utilization of machines and reducing risks of leaving malfunctioning machines idle.

The above description discloses embodiments and technical means of the present invention. Variations and modifications made based on the disclosure or teaching of the application are regarded as equivalences of the concept of the present invention. These variations and modifications, without departing from the substantial spirit of the present invention, are to be encompassed within the technical scope of the present invention.

In conclusion, according to the above disclosure, the present invention provides a digital inkjet flatbed printer having a separate laser processing machine offering practical and industrial values, and achieves expected effects.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A digital inkjet flatbed printer having a separate laser processing machine, comprising:

a laser processing machine, provided with a laser output module and a laser processing platform, so as to place an object to be processed on the laser processing platform for being processed by laser from the laser output module; and

a digital inkjet printer, having an inkjet output module and an inkjet operating platform, so as to place an object to be printed on the inkjet operating platform for being printed by the inkjet output module;

wherein, the inkjet operating platform is capable of movably ascending towards and descending from the inkjet output module; when the inkjet operating platform is descended, the laser processing machine is movably connected to the inkjet operating platform, such that the laser output module of the laser processing machine and the inkjet output module of the digital inkjet printer both use the laser processing platform of the laser processing machine and are sequentially used for laser processing and inkjet printing respectively.

2. The digital inkjet flatbed printer having a separate laser processing machine according to claim 1, wherein the digital inkjet printer further comprises a control module, and the laser processing machine is connected to the control module of the digital inkjet printer via a signal cable, such that the laser output module of the laser processing machine and the inkjet output module of the digital inkjet printer are controlled via the control module to sequentially operate.

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