Injection molding robot automatic labeling apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses an injection molding mechanical arm automatic labeling equipment, which comprises a cross adjusting support, a scanning mechanism and a mechanical arm. The cross adjusting support is provided with a label generator on one lateral extension section and a product labeling area on the other lateral extension section. The scanning mechanism is provided with a label scanner with a downward scanning direction. The mechanical arm comprises an X-direction driving base, a Y-direction telescopic arm connected with the X-direction driving base in a power manner, and a Z-rotation corner support connected with the Y-direction telescopic arm in a 90-degree power hinged manner. One end of the Z-rotation corner support is connected with a material suction disc, and the other end is connected with a label suction disc. The horizontal coordinates and vertical coordinates of the label generator, the label scanner and the product labeling area are located within the stroke range of the X-direction driving base and the Y-direction telescopic arm.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of labeling equipment technology, specifically relating to an automatic labeling device for injection molding robots. Background Technology

[0002] After the product injection molding is completed, a label needs to be affixed to one side of the product and scanned to complete the entry of information such as the product production time and model.

[0003] Currently, product labeling is generally done manually. Manual labeling suffers from inconsistent label placement, low efficiency, and the repetitive nature of the work can easily lead to fatigue and health problems for workers.

[0004] Therefore, an automatic labeling device using a robotic arm is provided to improve labeling efficiency, reduce production costs, and ensure consistent label application. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the problems raised in the background section above, the objective of this invention is to provide an automatic labeling device for injection molding robots. To achieve this objective, the technical solution adopted by this invention is as follows:

[0006] Automatic labeling equipment for injection molding robots, including a cross-shaped adjustment bracket, a scanning mechanism, and a robot arm;

[0007] The cross-shaped adjustment bracket has a label generator connected to one side of its lateral extension, and the other side of its lateral extension is the product labeling area.

[0008] The scanning mechanism is equipped with a label scanner that faces downwards.

[0009] The robotic arm includes an X-axis drive base, a Y-axis telescopic arm that is poweredly connected to the X-axis drive base, and a Z-axis corner bracket that is poweredly hinged at 90° to the end of the Y-axis telescopic arm. One end of the Z-axis corner bracket is connected to a material suction cup, and the other end is connected to a label suction cup.

[0010] The horizontal and vertical coordinates of the label generator, label scanner, and product labeling area are all within the stroke range of the X-axis drive base and the Y-axis telescopic arm.

[0011] Furthermore, the cross-shaped adjustment bracket and scanning mechanism are mounted on the lower mounting base, while the robotic arm is mounted on the upper mounting base. This structural design makes reasonable use of the upper and lower parts of the space, improves space utilization, reduces the likelihood of interference, and also makes it easier for the robotic arm to transfer the product from top to bottom to the position of the cross-shaped adjustment bracket and scanning mechanism.

[0012] Further defining the cross-shaped adjustment bracket, it includes a vertical aluminum alloy profile, a horizontal aluminum alloy profile, and a locking device. The horizontal and vertical aluminum alloy profiles are installed in a cross-shaped overlapping configuration. The locking device includes an I-beam, four corner posts of the I-beam, and a sliding plate perpendicular to the corner posts. The horizontal aluminum alloy profile is located between the four corner posts and can be adjusted laterally. One side of the vertical aluminum alloy profile has two grooves that fit the sliding plate. The area between the two grooves on the vertical aluminum alloy profile has several locking holes from top to bottom. The locking device is bolted to the vertical aluminum alloy profile. This structural design allows the vertical position of the locking device to be adjusted by the sliding plate moving up and down within the grooves of the vertical aluminum alloy profile, ultimately achieving the purpose of adjusting the height of the horizontal aluminum alloy profile. The horizontal aluminum alloy profile can move laterally within the locking device, thereby adjusting the positions of its two ends, namely the label generator and the product labeling area. The locking device can be fixed by the cooperation of the bolts and locking holes, thereby pressing and fixing the horizontal aluminum alloy profile together.

[0013] Furthermore, the cross-shaped adjustment bracket has a protective structure covering the product labeling area. This structural design prevents damage to the product during placement.

[0014] Furthermore, the protective structure is made of white gauze, and this structural design uses white gauze for protection.

[0015] Further defining the scanning mechanism, it includes a vertical steel bar, a sliding sleeve fitted around the outer ring of the vertical steel bar, and a crossbar integrated with the sliding sleeve. The label scanner is connected via the crossbar, and the sliding sleeve is connected to a tightening bolt. This structural design allows the vertical height of the label scanner to be adjusted by the sliding sleeve sliding up and down relative to the vertical steel bar, and the tightening bolt presses the vertical steel bar to generate sufficient friction to fix the sliding sleeve.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0017] 1. The automatic labeling of products is completed by using a robotic arm, scanning mechanism, cross adjustment bracket and label generator, thereby replacing manual labeling, improving labeling efficiency, reducing production costs and ensuring the consistency of labeling. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention can be further illustrated by the non-limiting embodiments given in the accompanying drawings;

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the automatic labeling equipment for injection molding robots of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the robotic arm in an embodiment of the automatic labeling device for injection molding robots of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the scanning mechanism in an embodiment of the automatic labeling device for injection molding robots of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-shaped adjustment bracket in an embodiment of the automatic labeling device for injection molding robots of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the rotation of the Z-rotary corner bracket in an embodiment of the automatic labeling device for injection molding robots of the present invention.

[0024] The symbols for the main components are explained below:

[0025] 1. Robotic arm; 11. X-axis drive base; 12. Y-axis telescopic arm; 13. Z-axis corner bracket; 14. Material suction cup; 15. Label suction cup;

[0026] 2. Scanning mechanism; 21. Vertical square steel; 22. Sliding sleeve; 23. Tightening bolt; 24. Horizontal bar; 25. Label scanner;

[0027] 3. Cross-shaped adjustment bracket, 31. Vertical aluminum alloy profile, 311. Slide groove, 312. Lock hole, 32. Horizontal aluminum alloy profile, 33. Locking device, 331. I-beam, 332. Foot post, 333. Slide plate, 333. Protective structure, 34.

[0028] Tag generator 4. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the automatic labeling device for injection molding robotic arms of the present invention includes a cross-shaped adjustment bracket 3, a scanning mechanism 2, and a robotic arm 1;

[0031] The cross-shaped adjustment bracket 3 has a label generator 4 connected to one side of its horizontal extension, and the other side of its horizontal extension is the product labeling area.

[0032] The scanning mechanism 2 is equipped with a label scanner 25 with the scanning direction facing downward;

[0033] The robotic arm 1 includes an X-axis drive base 11, a Y-axis telescopic arm 12 that is poweredly connected to the X-axis drive base 11, and a Z-axis corner bracket 13 that is poweredly hinged at 90° to the end of the Y-axis telescopic arm 12. One end of the Z-axis corner bracket 13 is connected to a material suction cup 14, and the other end is connected to a label suction cup 15.

[0034] The horizontal and vertical coordinates of the label generator 4, label scanner 25, and product labeling area are all within the stroke range of the X-axis drive base 11 and the Y-axis telescopic arm 12.

[0035] In this embodiment, the cross adjustment bracket 3 is on the left, the scanning mechanism 2 is on the right, and the initial state of the Z-rotation corner bracket 13 is that the label suction cup 15 is downward and the material suction cup 14 is to the right.

[0036] The robotic arm 1 first takes a label from the label generator 4. The X-axis drive base 11 drives the Y-axis telescopic arm 12 to move toward the label generator 4. After it reaches the position, the Y-axis telescopic arm 12 extends downward. After it reaches the position, the label suction cup 15 works to pick up the label.

[0037] Subsequently, the robot arm 1 drives the Z-rotary corner bracket 13 to move to the product stacking and feeding area via the X-axis drive base 11 and the Y-axis telescopic arm 12. The Z-rotary corner bracket 13 rotates 90° clockwise, so that the material suction cup 14 faces downward. The Z-rotary corner bracket 13 moves down, the material suction cup 14 is in position and works, picks up the product, moves to above the product labeling area, places the product in the product labeling area, and the Y-axis telescopic arm 12 moves up to leave rotation space.

[0038] The Z-rotation corner bracket 13 rotates 90° counterclockwise, the label suction cup 15 moves downward, the Y-axis telescopic arm 12 moves downward, causing the label suction cup 15 to adhere to the upper surface of the product, the label suction cup 15 stops working, the label is attached, and the Y-axis telescopic arm 12 moves upward, leaving room for movement.

[0039] The robotic arm 1 moves the Z-rotary corner bracket 13 to the label generator 4, where it re-adsorbs the label.

[0040] Z-rotor bracket 13 rotates 90° clockwise and moves to the product labeling area. It then picks up the product using the material suction cup 14 and moves to the label scanner 25 to scan the label.

[0041] Once scanning is complete, place the product in the unloading area. At this point, the Z-rotation corner bracket 13 is positioned with the label suction cup 15 pointing to the left and the material suction cup 14 pointing downwards, and the label suction cup 15 has already attached a label. Then, it moves to the product stacking and loading area, and repeats this process.

[0042] Preferably, the cross-shaped adjustment bracket 3 and the scanning mechanism 2 are mounted on the lower mounting base, while the robotic arm 1 is mounted on the upper mounting base. This structural design makes efficient use of both the upper and lower parts of the space, improving space utilization and reducing the likelihood of interference. It also facilitates the robotic arm 1 in transferring the product from top to bottom to the positions of the cross-shaped adjustment bracket 3 and the scanning mechanism 2. In practice, other positional distributions of the cross-shaped adjustment bracket 3, the scanning mechanism 2, and the robotic arm 1 can be considered according to specific circumstances.

[0043] Preferably, the cross-shaped adjustable bracket 3 includes a vertical aluminum alloy profile 31, a horizontal aluminum alloy profile 32, and a locking device 33. The horizontal aluminum alloy profile 32 and the vertical aluminum alloy profile 31 are installed in a cross shape. The locking device 33 includes an I-beam 331, four corner posts 332 located at the four corners of the I-beam 331, and a sliding plate 333 perpendicular to the corner posts 332. The horizontal aluminum alloy profile 32 is located between the four corner posts 332 and can be adjusted horizontally. One side of the vertical aluminum alloy profile 31 is provided with two grooves 311 that fit the sliding plate 333. The portion between the two grooves 311 of the vertical aluminum alloy profile 31... The structure features several locking holes 312 from top to bottom. A locking device 33 is bolted to the vertical aluminum alloy profile 31. This design allows the vertical position of the locking device 33 to be adjusted by sliding the sliding plate 333 up and down within the groove 311 of the vertical aluminum alloy profile 31. This ultimately adjusts the height of the horizontal aluminum alloy profile 32. The horizontal aluminum alloy profile 32 can move laterally within the locking device 33, thereby adjusting the positions of its two ends—the label generator 4 and the product labeling area. The locking device 33 is fixed in place by the bolts engaging with the locking holes 312, thus pressing and securing the horizontal aluminum alloy profile 32. In practice, other structural shapes for the cross-shaped adjustment bracket 3 can also be considered depending on the specific circumstances.

[0044] Preferably, the cross-shaped adjustment bracket 3 has a protective structure 34 covering the product labeling area. This structural design prevents damage to the product during placement. In practice, other structures to prevent product damage can also be considered depending on the specific circumstances.

[0045] Preferably, the protective structure 34 is made of white gauze, and this structural design uses white gauze for protection. In practice, other structures for the protective structure 34 can also be considered depending on the specific circumstances.

[0046] Preferably, the scanning mechanism 2 includes a vertical steel bar 21, a sliding sleeve 22 fitted around the outer ring of the vertical steel bar 21, and a crossbar 24 integral with the sliding sleeve 22. The label scanner 25 is connected via the crossbar 24, and the sliding sleeve 22 is connected to a tightening bolt 23. This structural design allows the vertical height of the label scanner 25 to be adjusted by the up-and-down sliding of the sliding sleeve 22 relative to the vertical steel bar 21, and the tightening bolt 23 to press the vertical steel bar 21, generating sufficient friction to fix the sliding sleeve 22. In practice, other structural shapes of the scanning mechanism 2 can also be considered depending on the specific circumstances.

[0047] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in the present invention should still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic labeling device for injection molding robots, characterized in that: It includes a cross-shaped adjustment bracket (3), a scanning mechanism (2), and a robotic arm (1); The cross-shaped adjustment bracket (3) has a label generator (4) connected to one side of its horizontal extension, and the other side of its horizontal extension is the product labeling area. The scanning mechanism (2) is equipped with a label scanner (25) with the scanning direction facing downward; The robotic arm (1) includes an X-axis drive base (11), a Y-axis telescopic arm (12) that is poweredly connected to the X-axis drive base (11), and a Z-axis corner bracket (13) that is poweredly hinged at 90° to the end of the Y-axis telescopic arm (12). One end of the Z-axis corner bracket (13) is connected to a material suction cup (14), and the other end is connected to a label suction cup (15). The horizontal and vertical coordinates of the label generator (4), label scanner (25) and product labeling area are all within the stroke range of the X-axis drive base (11) and Y-axis telescopic arm (12); The robotic arm (1) first takes a label from the label generator (4). The X-axis drive base (11) drives the Y-axis telescopic arm (12) to move toward the label generator (4). After it is in place, the Y-axis telescopic arm (12) extends downward. After it is in place, the label suction cup (15) works to pick up the label. Subsequently, the robot (1) drives the Z-rotary corner bracket (13) to move to the product stacking and feeding area through the X-direction drive base (11) and Y-direction telescopic arm (12). The Z-rotary corner bracket (13) rotates 90° clockwise, so that the material suction cup (14) faces downward. The Z-rotary corner bracket (13) moves down, the material suction cup (14) is in place and works, picks up the product, moves to the product labeling area, places the product in the product labeling area, and the Y-direction telescopic arm (12) moves up to leave rotation space. The Z-rotating corner bracket (13) rotates 90° counterclockwise, the label suction cup (15) moves downward, the Y-axis telescopic arm (12) moves downward, causing the label suction cup (15) to adhere to the upper surface of the product, the label suction cup (15) stops working, the label is attached, and the Y-axis telescopic arm (12) moves upward, leaving room for movement. The robotic arm (1) drives the Z-rotary corner bracket (13) to the label generator (4) to re-adsorb the label; The Z-rotor corner bracket (13) rotates 90° clockwise and moves to the product labeling area. It then picks up the product through the material suction cup (14) and moves to the label scanner (25) to scan the label. Once scanning is complete, place the product in the unloading area. At this time, the Z-rotary corner bracket (13) is positioned with the label suction cup (15) to the left and the material suction cup (14) to the down, and the label suction cup (15) has already adsorbed the label. Then move to the product stacking and loading area, and repeat in sequence.

2. The automatic labeling equipment for injection molding robots according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-shaped adjustment bracket (3) and the scanning mechanism (2) are mounted on the lower mounting base, and the robotic arm (1) is mounted on the upper mounting base.

3. The automatic labeling equipment for injection molding robots according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-shaped adjustable bracket (3) includes a vertical aluminum alloy profile (31), a horizontal aluminum alloy profile (32), and a locking device (33). The horizontal aluminum alloy profile (32) and the vertical aluminum alloy profile (31) are installed in a cross shape. The locking device (33) includes an I-beam (331), four corner posts (332) located on the I-beam (331), and a sliding plate (333) perpendicular to the corner posts (332). The horizontal aluminum alloy profile (32) is located between the four corner posts (332) and can be adjusted horizontally. One side of the vertical aluminum alloy profile (31) is provided with two grooves (311) that are adapted to the sliding plate (333). The part between the two grooves (311) of the vertical aluminum alloy profile (31) is provided with several locking holes (312) from top to bottom. The locking device (33) and the vertical aluminum alloy profile (31) are bolted together.

4. The automatic labeling equipment for injection molding robots according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-shaped adjustment bracket (3) has a protective structure (34) covering the product labeling area.

5. The automatic labeling equipment for injection molding robots according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protective structure (34) is white gauze.

6. The automatic labeling equipment for injection molding robots according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scanning mechanism (2) includes a vertical steel (21), a sliding sleeve (22) sleeved on the outer ring of the vertical steel (21), and a crossbar (24) integral with the sliding sleeve (22). The label scanner (25) is connected through the crossbar (24), and the sliding sleeve (22) is connected with a tightening bolt (23).

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