Stacker bar code tape auxiliary pasting device and method

Abstract

The stacker barcode tape auxiliary pasting device and method described in the present invention provide an auxiliary tooling and operation method specifically for pasting barcode tape on the exterior of tall equipment, in order to reduce the difficulty of pasting and significantly improve the straightness of the barcode tape after pasting, thereby effectively improving the accuracy and response speed of the stacker's vertical lifting and positioning. It includes a side guide wheel fixing bracket and two sets of mutually connected clamping auxiliary arms, with the two ends of the two sets of tensioning springs respectively fixed to the clamping auxiliary arms and the side guide wheel fixing bracket; two sets of side guide wheels are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the side guide wheel fixing bracket for pressing against the column and providing auxiliary clamping force during the lifting process; the side guide wheel fixing bracket is composed of two connected left and right parts and has lateral elasticity. After connection, the two sets of side guide wheels are respectively pressed against the two sides of the column; the barcode guide wheel shaft is arranged at the end where one set of clamping auxiliary arms is connected to the tensioning spring, and the barcode tape clamping shaft is arranged at the end where the other set of clamping auxiliary arms is connected to the tensioning spring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a special device and method for pasting a barcode tape on one side of a stacker loading platform, belonging to the field of mechanical auxiliary equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the domestic e-commerce industry, the application of automated sorting equipment is also increasing, such as various types of stackers used in logistics transfer sites with relatively small spaces.

[0003] When transporting goods, the stacker crane of the existing technology needs to accurately measure and feedback the real-time vertical position and speed of the cargo platform to achieve lifting speed control and positioning. The vertical displacement positioning device mainly used is the barcode locator. Compared with the laser rangefinder, the barcode locator is less expensive and less likely to be damaged during repeated lifting and detection. Figure 1 As shown, when in use, the barcode locator is installed on the stacker loading platform, and a barcode tape is posted on the stacker column accordingly. The barcode locator scans the barcode when the stacker loading platform is raised or lowered to accurately feedback the current position and speed of the loading platform. Based on this, the PLC controls the lifting speed and pause position of the loading platform.

[0004] Currently, applying barcode tape to stacker crane columns is done manually. Workers must climb dozens of meters up the shelves and apply the tape from top to bottom. This makes it difficult to ensure the straightness of the barcode tape, leading to large errors in the actual loading platform height and speed measurements, and inaccurate loading platform positioning, which affects the efficiency of cargo loading. Furthermore, manual application is highly dangerous and detrimental to on-site safety management and equipment maintenance.

[0005] In view of this, this patent application is hereby filed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The stacker barcode tape auxiliary pasting device and method described in the present invention aim to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art and propose an auxiliary tooling and operation method specifically for pasting barcode tapes on the outside of tall equipment, so as to reduce the difficulty of pasting and significantly improve the straightness of the barcode tape after pasting, thereby effectively improving the accuracy and response speed of the vertical lifting and positioning of the stacker.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned design purpose, the stacker bar code tape auxiliary pasting device described in the present application includes a side guide wheel fixing bracket and two groups of clamping auxiliary arms connected to each other, and the two ends of the two groups of tensioning springs are respectively fixed to the clamping auxiliary arm and the side guide wheel fixing bracket; at both side ends of the side guide wheel fixing bracket, two groups of side guide wheels for pressing toward the column and providing auxiliary clamping force during the lifting process are symmetrically arranged; the side guide wheel fixing bracket is composed of two parts connected to each other on the left and right sides and has lateral telescopic elasticity, and after connection, the left and right groups of side guide wheels are respectively pressed on both sides of the column; the bar code guide wheel shaft is arranged at the end where one group of clamping auxiliary arms is connected to the tensioning spring, and the bar code tape clamping shaft is arranged at the end where the other group of clamping auxiliary arms is connected to the tensioning spring; the tensioning spring pulls the clamping auxiliary arm toward the side guide wheel fixing bracket, and the bar code guide wheel and the bar code tape clamping shaft are respectively pressed against the column; a connecting bracket is fixed on one side of the side guide wheel fixing bracket, and a bar code tape original shaft for winding the bar code paper roll is provided at the end shaft of the connecting bracket.

[0008] Furthermore, the side guide wheel fixing bracket includes a connecting shaft and a hollow connecting shaft, and the two groups of side guide wheels are respectively the left guide wheel and the right guide wheel; one group of shafts of the left guide wheel and the right guide wheel is arranged at the end of the connecting shaft, and the other group of shafts is arranged at the end of the hollow connecting shaft; the side wall of the hollow connecting shaft is penetrated by a fastening screw and a fastening nut, and the connecting shaft is inserted into the hollow connecting shaft; the insertion position of the connecting shaft is adjusted, and the two groups of fastening screws and fastening nuts are tightened to limit the connecting shaft until the connecting shaft cannot be pulled out. The connecting shaft and the hollow connecting shaft constitute a group of side guide wheel fixing brackets with adjustable horizontal length.

[0009] Furthermore, the top end of the screw is hinged to the clamping auxiliary arm through the auxiliary arm bearing, and the bottom end of the screw and the nut are fixedly connected to the clamping fixing bracket; the clamping fixing bracket is snap-connected to the hollow connecting shaft from the outside, and the clamping fixing bracket is fastened to the hollow connecting shaft through the clamping screw and the clamping nut; the clamping auxiliary arm rotates around the top end connected to the screw, and the barcode guide wheels are hinged to the first bearing at both side ends of the clamping auxiliary arm, and the barcode guide wheels rotate around the hinge point; one end of the spring is connected to the first spring fixing point on the clamping auxiliary arm, and the other end is connected to the second spring fixing point on the clamping fixing bracket; after assembly, the spring is in a tensioned state so that the barcode guide wheel and the barcode belt clamping shaft connected to the end of the clamping auxiliary arm are respectively clamped to the column.

[0010] Furthermore, both side edges of the barcode guide wheel have raised side edges.

[0011] Furthermore, a handle for manual pushing is fixed on the connecting bracket.

[0012] Based on the above-mentioned stacker barcode tape auxiliary pasting device, the present application also proposes the following stacker barcode tape auxiliary pasting method, which includes the following steps:

[0013] 1) Wipe the stacker column clean;

[0014] 2) Adjust the distance between the side guide wheels on both sides by adjusting the horizontal length of the side guide wheel fixing bracket, and then press the side guide wheels tightly against the column; after adjustment, lock the connecting shaft to the hollow connecting shaft;

[0015] 3) Wrap the barcode paper roll around the original shaft of the barcode tape and separate the barcode tape from the barcode backing paper;

[0016] 4) Initially, the barcode tape is passed around the barcode guide wheel and adhered to the column. The barcode backing paper is led to the barcode tape pressing shaft and attached and fixed to the column by the fixing clip;

[0017] 5) When pasting, the operator pushes the connecting bracket vertically along the column. Under the pull of the barcode guide wheel and the barcode backing paper, the barcode paper roll rotates on the original axis of the barcode tape, and the barcode tape and the barcode backing paper are automatically separated and pasted on the column;

[0018] Continue pushing the connecting bracket in this step to completely stick the barcode tape to one side of the column.

[0019] In summary, the stacker barcode tape auxiliary pasting device and method have the following advantages:

[0020] 1. This application proposes a special barcode tape deflecting and pasting component based on the structural characteristics of the stacker column, which can maintain the stability of the entire device during the lifting process along the column, so that the barcode tape after pasting has high straightness, the manual labor volume is small, and it is easy to ensure the safety of workers.

[0021] 2. The pasting process does not require full manual operation, which effectively simplifies the difficulty of posting barcode tapes.

[0022] 3. The application of this application significantly improves the accuracy and response speed of the vertical lifting and positioning of the stacker, which is conducive to the improvement of logistics transportation efficiency and management level. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The present application will now be further described with reference to the following drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a conventional stacker using a barcode tape to achieve lifting and positioning of a cargo platform;

[0025] Figures 2 to 4 Schematic diagrams of the stacker barcode tape auxiliary pasting device described in this application from different viewing angles;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a comparison diagram of the side guide wheel fixing bracket before and after connection;

[0027] Figure 6 1. It is a structural diagram of the clamping assembly;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the process of applying the stacker barcode tape auxiliary pasting device of the present application to paste the barcode tape; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Example 1, as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the stacker barcode tape auxiliary pasting device described in the present application includes a side guide wheel fixing bracket 6 and two sets of clamping auxiliary arms 5 connected to each other, and the two ends of the two sets of tensioning springs 3 are respectively fixed to the clamping auxiliary arms 5 and the side guide wheel fixing bracket 6;

[0030] At both ends of the side guide wheel fixing bracket 6, two sets of side guide wheels 4 are symmetrically arranged for pressing against the column 1 and providing auxiliary clamping force during the lifting process;

[0031] The side guide wheel fixing bracket 6 is composed of two parts connected on the left and right and has lateral elasticity. After connection, the left and right sets of side guide wheels 4 are respectively pressed against the two sides of the column 1;

[0032] The barcode guide wheel 2 is arranged at the end where one set of pressing auxiliary arms 5 is connected to the tensioning spring 3, and the barcode tape pressing shaft 10 is arranged at the end where another set of pressing auxiliary arms 5 is connected to the tensioning spring 3;

[0033] The tensioning spring 3 pulls the pressing auxiliary arm 5 toward the side guide wheel fixing bracket 6, and the barcode guide wheel 2 and the barcode belt pressing shaft 10 are respectively pressed against the column 1;

[0034] Furthermore, the barcode guide wheel 2 has raised side edges 13 on both sides to ensure that the barcode backing paper will not deviate from the barcode guide wheel 2 during the posting process;

[0035] A connecting bracket 12 is fixed on one side of the side guide wheel fixing bracket 6, and a bar code tape original shaft 8 for winding the bar code paper roll 7 is provided on the end of the connecting bracket 12;

[0036] Furthermore, a handle 9 for manual pushing may be fixed on the connecting bracket 12;

[0037] After the barcode paper roll 7 is unrolled, it is divided into a barcode tape 51 printed with a barcode and a barcode backing paper 53. When pasting, the barcode tape 51 is wound around the barcode guide wheel 2 and pasted on the column 1, while the barcode backing paper 53 is pressed against the column 1 by the barcode tape pressing shaft 10 and fixed by the fixing clamp 11.

[0038] like Figure 5 As shown, the side guide wheel fixing bracket 6 includes a connecting shaft 21 and a hollow connecting shaft 23;

[0039] The two sets of side guide wheels 4 are respectively a left guide wheel 22 and a right guide wheel 24. One set of shafts of the left guide wheel 22 and the right guide wheel 24 is arranged at the end of the connecting shaft 21, and the other set of shafts is arranged at the end of the hollow connecting shaft 23.

[0040] A first fastening screw 25, a second fastening screw 26, and a fastening nut 27 are provided through the side wall of the hollow connecting shaft 23, and the connecting shaft 21 is inserted into the hollow connecting shaft 23;

[0041] Adjust the insertion position of the connecting shaft 21, tighten the two sets of fastening screws and fastening nuts to limit the connecting shaft 21 until the connecting shaft 21 cannot be withdrawn, thereby forming a set of side guide wheel fixing bracket 6 with adjustable horizontal length by the connecting shaft 21 and the hollow connecting shaft 23.

[0042] like Figure 6 As shown, the top end of the screw 41 is hinged to the pressing auxiliary arm 5 through the auxiliary arm bearing 40, and the bottom end of the screw 41 and the nut 42 are fixedly connected to the pressing fixing bracket 37;

[0043] The clamping and fixing bracket 37 is snap-fitted to the hollow connecting shaft 23 from the outside, and the clamping and fixing bracket 37 is fastened to the hollow connecting shaft 23 by a clamping screw 38 and a clamping nut 39;

[0044] The pressing auxiliary arm 5 can rotate around the top end connected to the screw 41. At the same time, the barcode guide wheel 2 is hinged to the two side ends of the pressing auxiliary arm 5 through the first bearing 32, and the barcode guide wheel 2 can rotate around the hinge point.

[0045] One end of the spring 3 is connected to the first spring fixing point 33 on the pressing auxiliary arm 5, and the other end is connected to the second spring fixing point 36 on the pressing fixing bracket 37;

[0046] After the structure is assembled as described above, the spring 3 is in a tensioned state so that the barcode guide wheel 2 and the barcode tape pressing shaft 10 connected to the end of the pressing auxiliary arm 5 are pressed against the column 1 respectively.

[0047] like Figure 7 As shown, the stacker barcode tape auxiliary pasting device is used, and the stacker barcode tape auxiliary pasting method includes the following steps:

[0048] 1) Wipe clean the stacker column 1;

[0049] 2) Adjust the distance between the side guide wheels 4 on both sides by adjusting the lateral length of the side guide wheel fixing bracket 6, thereby pressing the side guide wheels 4 against the column 1; after adjustment, lock the connecting shaft 21 to the hollow connecting shaft 23;

[0050] 3) Wrap the barcode paper roll 7 around the barcode tape original shaft 8 and separate the barcode tape 51 and the barcode backing paper 53;

[0051] 4) Initially, the barcode tape 51 is passed around the barcode guide wheel 2 and adhered to the column 1. The barcode backing paper 53 is guided to the barcode tape pressing shaft 10 and attached and fixed to the column 1 by the fixing clamp 11.

[0052] 5) When pasting, the operator pushes the connecting bracket 12 vertically along the column 1. Under the pull of the barcode guide wheel 2 and the barcode backing paper 53, the barcode paper roll 7 rotates on the barcode tape original shaft 8, and the barcode tape 51 and the barcode backing paper 53 are automatically separated and pasted to the column 1;

[0053] According to this step, the connecting bracket 12 is continuously pushed to completely stick the barcode tape 51 to one side of the pillar 1 .

[0054] In summary, the embodiments provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings are only preferred solutions. Those skilled in the art can be inspired by this and directly deduce other alternative structures that are consistent with the design concept of the present invention, which should also fall within the scope of the solutions described in the present invention.

Claims

1. A barcode tape auxiliary sticking device for a stacker, characterized by: Includes interconnected side guide wheel fixing brackets The two ends of the two sets of tensioning springs are respectively fixed to the clamping auxiliary arms and the side guide wheel fixing brackets; At both ends of the side guide wheel fixing bracket, two sets of side guide wheels are symmetrically arranged to press against the column and provide auxiliary clamping force during the lifting process; The side guide wheel fixing bracket is composed of two parts connected on the left and right sides and has lateral elasticity. After connection, the left and right sets of side guide wheels are pressed tightly on both sides of the column respectively; The barcode guide wheel shaft is arranged at the end where one set of pressing auxiliary arms is connected to the tensioning spring, and the barcode belt pressing shaft is arranged at the end where the other set of pressing auxiliary arms is connected to the tensioning spring; The tensioning spring pulls the pressing auxiliary arm toward the side guide wheel fixing bracket, and the barcode guide wheel and the barcode belt pressing shaft are pressed against the column respectively; A connecting bracket is fixed on one side of the side guide wheel fixing bracket, and a bar code tape original shaft for winding the bar code paper roll is provided on the end shaft of the connecting bracket; The side guide wheel fixing bracket includes a connecting shaft and a hollow connecting shaft, and the two groups of side guide wheels are respectively the left guide wheel and the right guide wheel; one group of shafts of the left guide wheel and the right guide wheel is arranged at the end of the connecting shaft, and the other group of shafts is arranged at the end of the hollow connecting shaft; the side wall of the hollow connecting shaft is penetrated by a fastening screw and a fastening nut, and the connecting shaft is inserted into the hollow connecting shaft; the insertion position of the connecting shaft is adjusted, and the two groups of fastening screws and fastening nuts are tightened to limit the connecting shaft until the connecting shaft cannot be pulled out. The connecting shaft and the hollow connecting shaft constitute a group of side guide wheel fixing brackets with adjustable horizontal length.

2. The stacker barcode tape auxiliary sticking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Top of the screw The auxiliary arm is hinged to the pressing auxiliary arm through the auxiliary arm bearing, and the bottom end of the screw and the nut are fixedly connected to the pressing fixing bracket; The compression fixing bracket is snap-connected to the hollow connecting shaft from the outside, and the compression fixing bracket is fastened to the hollow connecting shaft by a compression screw and a compression nut; The pressing auxiliary arm rotates around the top end connected to the screw, and the barcode guide wheels are hinged to the two side ends of the pressing auxiliary arm through the first bearing, and the barcode guide wheels rotate around the hinge point; One end of the spring is connected to a first spring fixing point on the pressing auxiliary arm, and the other end is connected to a second spring fixing point on the pressing fixing bracket; After assembly, the spring is in a tensioned state so that the barcode guide wheel and the barcode tape pressing shaft connected to the end of the pressing auxiliary arm are pressed against the column respectively.

3. The stacker barcode tape auxiliary sticking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Barcode guide wheel The two side edges have raised side edges.

4. The stacker barcode tape auxiliary sticking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle for manual pushing is fixed on the connecting bracket.

5. A method for assisting the attachment of barcode tapes to stackers using the device for assisting the attachment of barcode tapes to stackers according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The following steps are included: 1) Wipe the stacker column clean; 2) Adjust the distance between the side guide wheels on both sides by adjusting the horizontal length of the side guide wheel fixing bracket, and then press the side guide wheels tightly against the column; after adjustment, lock the connecting shaft to the hollow connecting shaft; 3) Wrap the barcode paper roll around the original axis of the barcode tape and separate the barcode tape from the barcode backing paper; 4) Initially, the barcode tape is passed around the barcode guide wheel and adhered to the column. The barcode backing paper is guided to the barcode tape pressing shaft and attached and fixed to the column by the fixing clip. 5) When pasting, the operator pushes the connecting bracket vertically along the column. Under the pull of the barcode guide wheel and the barcode backing paper, the barcode paper roll rotates on the original axis of the barcode tape, and the barcode tape and the barcode backing paper are automatically separated and pasted on the column; Continue pushing the connecting bracket in this step to completely stick the barcode tape to one side of the column.

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