A bobbin tube labeling changing device, method and production line

Abstract

The application discloses a bobbin tube labeling and relabeling device, a method and a production line. The bobbin tube labeling and relabeling device comprises at least one grabbing mechanism, which is used for grabbing the bobbin and adjusting the posture of the bobbin; at least one position recognition mechanism, which is matched with the grabbing mechanism and is used for recognizing the position of the old label in the bobbin tube; and at least one labeling mechanism, which receives the information of the position recognition mechanism and is matched with the grabbing mechanism, and is used for pasting a new label to the position of the old label. The grabbing mechanism can grab the bobbin and swing to a specified posture, the position recognition mechanism recognizes the old label in the bobbin tube, the grabbing mechanism is adjusted to the specified posture, the labeling mechanism prints a new label, pastes the new label and covers the old label in the tube, so that the operation of pasting the new label is completed artificially in the production process, the production and packaging efficiency is ensured, the production cost is reduced, and the stability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of textile technology, and in particular to a labeling and labeling device, method and production line for yarn bobbins. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, during the production process of winding machines, it is necessary to remove old labels and affix new labels to the yarn packages. These operations are all done manually. Due to the mobility and cost of manual labor, the costs are high, and problems such as unstable production capacity may occur. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a labeling and relabeling device for yarn bobbins, which can replace manual labor in the production process to complete the operation of affixing new labels, ensuring production and packaging efficiency, reducing production costs, and improving stability.

[0004] This invention also proposes a method for labeling and replacing yarn tubes.

[0005] The present invention also proposes a production line including the above-mentioned yarn tube labeling and relabeling device.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a labeling and relabeling device for yarn bobbins includes:

[0007] At least one gripping mechanism for gripping the yarn package and adjusting its posture;

[0008] At least one position identification mechanism, in cooperation with the grasping mechanism, the position identification mechanism being used to identify the position of an old label inside the yarn bobbin;

[0009] At least one labeling mechanism receives information from the location identification mechanism and cooperates with the gripping mechanism, the labeling mechanism being used to affix a new label to the position of the old label.

[0010] The yarn tube labeling and replacement device according to a first aspect of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the gripping mechanism can pick up the yarn tube and swing it to a specified posture; the position recognition mechanism can identify the old label inside the yarn tube; the gripping mechanism can be adjusted to the specified posture; the labeling mechanism can print a new label, affix the new label and cover the old label inside the tube; thereby replacing manual labor in the production process to complete the new label affixing operation, ensuring production and packaging efficiency, reducing production costs, and improving stability.

[0011] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the labeling and changing device for yarn tubes includes a gripping mechanism comprising a lifting component, a rotating component, a flipping component, and a gripping clamp. The gripping clamp is disposed on the rotating component, the rotating component is disposed on the flipping component, and the flipping component is disposed on the lifting component. The lifting component is used to adjust the height of the gripping clamp, the flipping component is used to adjust the tilt angle of the gripping clamp, and the rotating component is used to drive the gripping clamp to rotate around a rotation axis.

[0012] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the labeling mechanism includes a marking component, a suction cup component, and a driving component. The marking component is used to output a new label, and the driving component is used to drive the suction cup component so that the suction cup component is adapted to acquire the new label and affix it to the position of the old label.

[0013] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the labeling and changing device for yarn tubes includes a driving component comprising a rotary cylinder and a labeling extension cylinder, a suction cup component disposed on the labeling extension cylinder, the labeling extension cylinder being used to drive the suction cup component to translate, and the rotary cylinder being used to drive the suction cup component to rotate.

[0014] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the labeling and label-changing device for yarn tubes includes a drive component that further includes an avoidance extension cylinder. The labeling extension cylinder is disposed on the avoidance extension cylinder and the rotary cylinder. After the avoidance extension cylinder adjusts the positions of the suction cup component and the labeling extension cylinder, the rotary cylinder is activated.

[0015] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the labeling mechanism of the yarn tube labeling and replacement device further includes a barcode scanning component, which is configured in conjunction with the labeling component and is used to confirm the information of the new label.

[0016] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the labeling and relabeling device for yarn bobbins includes a position identification mechanism comprising a vision camera and a light source component, wherein the light source component is configured to provide a light source and cooperate with the vision camera.

[0017] A method for labeling and relabeling yarn bobbins according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0018] The gripping mechanism grips the yarn package from the conveyor line and adjusts it to a position that the position recognition mechanism can recognize;

[0019] The location identification mechanism begins identification, and the grasping mechanism gradually adjusts the posture of the yarn package until the old label appears in the field of view of the location identification mechanism and identification is completed;

[0020] The labeling mechanism adjusts according to the position of the old label and affixes the new label to the position of the old label to complete the labeling.

[0021] According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the method for labeling and replacing yarn bobbins, when the labeling mechanism applies a new label, the gripping mechanism drives the yarn bobbin to adjust towards the new label so that the new label can be pressed firmly.

[0022] A production line according to a third aspect of the present invention includes: a yarn tube labeling and relabeling device as described in a first aspect of the present invention.

[0023] It is easy to understand that the yarn tube labeling and replacement method in the second aspect embodiment of the present invention and the production line in the third aspect embodiment of the present invention both have the same technical effects as the yarn tube labeling and replacement device in the first aspect embodiment, and therefore will not be described again.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a left view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] The gripping mechanism 100, the lifting component 110, the flipping component 120, the rotating component 130, and the gripping fixture 140 are included.

[0031] Location recognition mechanism 200, vision camera 210, light source component 220;

[0032] Labeling mechanism 300, marking component 310, suction cup component 320, driving component 330, rotary cylinder 331, labeling extension cylinder 332, avoidance extension cylinder 333, barcode scanning component 340;

[0033] Conveyor line 400. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0036] In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, "more than" means at least two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is for the purpose of distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0037] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, terms such as "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this application after considering the specific content of the technical solution.

[0038] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The yarn tube labeling and replacement device of the first aspect of this application is used for identifying the position of the old label inside the yarn tube, applying the new label, and covering the old label with the new label. The yarn tube labeling and replacement device includes at least one gripping mechanism 100, at least one position identification mechanism 200 and at least one labeling mechanism 300.

[0039] The yarn-gripping mechanism 100 picks up the yarn package and adjusts its posture. The position recognition mechanism 200 works in conjunction with the gripping mechanism 100 to identify the position of the old label inside the yarn package. The labeling mechanism 300 receives information from the position recognition mechanism 200 and works with the gripping mechanism 100 to affix a new label to the position of the old label. The gripping mechanism 100 picks up the yarn package and swings it to a designated posture. The position recognition mechanism 200 identifies the old label inside the yarn package. The gripping mechanism 100 adjusts to the designated posture, and the labeling mechanism 300 prints a new label, affixes the new label, and covers the old label inside the package. This replaces manual labor in the new labeling process, ensuring production and packaging efficiency, reducing production costs, and improving stability.

[0040] It should be noted that, in order to improve production efficiency, multiple gripping mechanisms 100, position recognition mechanisms 200, and labeling mechanisms 300 can be set up. Each gripping mechanism 100, position recognition mechanism 200, and labeling mechanism 300 forms a group, and each group of mechanisms works in coordination to process each yarn package. For more details, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 Two gripping mechanisms 100, a position recognition mechanism 200, and a labeling mechanism 300 are set up. Each group of mechanisms operates independently, while the mechanisms within each group cooperate with each other to ensure the quality and efficiency of production.

[0041] In some embodiments of this application, the gripping mechanism 100 includes a lifting component 110, a rotating component 130, a flipping component 120, and a gripping clamp 140. The gripping clamp 140 is disposed on the rotating component 130, which is disposed on the flipping component 120. The flipping component 120 is disposed on the lifting component 110. The lifting component 110 is used to adjust the height of the gripping clamp 140, the flipping component 120 is used to adjust the tilt angle of the gripping clamp 140, and the rotating component 130 is used to drive the gripping clamp 140 to rotate around the rotation axis.

[0042] It is understood that the lifting component 110 has a lifting shaft and a lifting body slidably mounted on the lifting shaft. The flipping component 120 is mounted on the lifting body and moves up and down with the lifting body. The flipping component 120 has a flipping shaft and a flipping body rotatably mounted on the flipping shaft. The rotating component 130 is mounted on the flipping body and tilts and swings with the flipping body. The rotating component 130 has a rotating shaft and a rotating body rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft. The gripping clamp 140 is mounted on the rotating body and rotates around the rotation axis of the rotating body, thereby realizing the height adjustment of the yarn spindle, multi-angle position flipping, and rotation, and working with the vision camera 210 to find the position of the old label inside the tube.

[0043] In some embodiments of this application, the labeling mechanism 300 includes a marking component 310, a suction cup component 320, and a driving component 330. The marking component 310 is used to output new labels, and the driving component 330 is used to drive the suction cup component 320 so that the suction cup component 320 is adapted to pick up the new label and affix it to the position of the old label. Further, the labeling mechanism 300 also includes a barcode scanning component 340, which is configured in conjunction with the marking component 310 and used to confirm the information of the new label. It is understood that the marking component 310 can be a label printing machine for printing labels, wherein the suction cup component 320 has a suction cup capable of sucking air to grasp the label and stopping suction to release the label. The suction cup component 320 has a first station for engaging with the marking component 310 and a second station for affixing the label to the yarn package. The driving component 330 is used to drive the suction cup component 320 to switch between the first and second stations.

[0044] Preferably, the driving component 330 includes a rotary cylinder 331 and a labeling extension cylinder 332. The suction cup component 320 is mounted on the labeling extension cylinder 332. The labeling extension cylinder 332 drives the suction cup component 320 to translate, and the rotary cylinder 331 drives the suction cup component 320 to rotate. Further, the driving component 330 also includes a clearance extension cylinder 333. The labeling extension cylinder 332 is mounted on the clearance extension cylinder 333, which is mounted on the rotary cylinder 331. After the clearance extension cylinder 333 adjusts the positions of the suction cup component 320 and the labeling extension cylinder 332, the rotary cylinder 331 actuates, preventing interference with on-site mechanisms or equipment during rotation.

[0045] Understandably, after the location of the old label inside the tube is identified, the marking component 310 automatically dispenses a label, the suction cup component 320 picks up the label, the extension cylinder 333 moves to avoid the movement of the cylinder, the rotary cylinder 331 rotates the label position, and the label extension cylinder 332 moves to place the label above the old label inside the tube. The suction cup component 320 stops suction, the label falls, and simultaneously the lifting component 110 of the gripping mechanism 100 moves upward a short distance to press the label firmly. All cylinders then reset, completing the labeling process. During the label dispensing process, the scanning component 340 starts scanning the label to confirm the information.

[0046] In some embodiments of this application, the position recognition mechanism 200 includes a vision camera 210 and a light source component 220. The light source component 220 is used to provide a light source and is configured to cooperate with the vision camera 210. It is understood that the cooperation between the vision camera 210 and the light source component 220 mainly realizes the function of recognizing the position of the old label inside the tube, which helps the new label to cover the old label. After the yarn spindle is positioned to a designated posture by the gripping mechanism 100, the vision camera 210 begins to recognize it. At the same time, the rotating component 130 moves. When the old label appears in the camera's field of view and the visual recognition of the features is completed, the system automatically provides the coordinate position, thus achieving the function of recognizing the position of the old label.

[0047] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The second aspect of this application provides a method for labeling and replacing yarn bobbins. This method can be a method of using the yarn bobbin labeling and replacing device of the first aspect of this application. The method includes the following steps:

[0048] The gripping mechanism 100 grips the yarn package from the conveyor line 400 and adjusts it to a position that the position recognition mechanism 200 can recognize;

[0049] The position recognition mechanism 200 begins recognition, and the grasping mechanism 100 gradually adjusts the posture of the yarn package until the old label appears in the field of view of the position recognition mechanism 200 and the recognition is completed.

[0050] The labeling unit 300 adjusts the position of the old label according to its location and affixes the new label to the old label's position, thus completing the labeling process.

[0051] In some embodiments of this application, when the labeling mechanism 300 applies a new label, the gripping mechanism 100 drives the yarn bobbin to adjust towards the direction relatively close to the new label so that the new label can be pressed firmly.

[0052] Reference Figures 1 to 3 A more specific method for labeling and relabeling yarn bobbins includes the following steps:

[0053] The gripping mechanism 100 picks up the yarn bobbin from the conveyor line 400, adjusts its height via the lifting component 110, adjusts its tilt angle via the flipping component 120, and rotates the bobbin around its axis via the rotating component 130. This enables the bobbin to be flipped and rotated at multiple angles, and works in conjunction with the vision camera 210 to locate the position of the old label inside the tube.

[0054] After the yarn spindle is positioned to the designated posture by the gripping mechanism 100, the vision camera 210 begins to identify it. At the same time, the rotating component 130 moves. When the old label appears in the field of view of the vision camera 210 and the visual characteristics are recognized, the system automatically provides the coordinate position, thus achieving the function of identifying the position of the old label.

[0055] After the location of the old label inside the tube is identified, the labeling component 310 automatically dispenses a new label, and the scanning component 340 starts scanning the label to confirm the information. The suction cup component 320 picks up the label, avoids the movement of the extension cylinder 333, the rotary cylinder 331 turns the label position, and the label extension cylinder 332 moves to place the label above the old label inside the tube. The suction cup component 320 stops suction, the label falls, and at the same time, the lifting component 110 of the gripping mechanism 100 moves upward a short distance to press the label firmly. All cylinders reset once, completing the labeling process.

[0056] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The production line of the third aspect of this application can be an automated production line of a winding machine. The production line includes the yarn tube labeling and changing device of the first aspect of this application and a corresponding conveyor line 400. The yarn tube labeling and changing device sequentially processes the yarn tubes on the conveyor line 400, completing the process of identifying the position of the old label inside the yarn tube, affixing the new label, and covering the old label with the new label, ensuring production and packaging efficiency, reducing production costs, and improving stability. Furthermore, the equipment can cooperate with the winding machine to achieve automatic execution, ensuring stable and reliable quality and efficiency, guaranteed production capacity, and reducing the risk of accidents during manual operation.

[0057] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0058] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this application.

Claims

1. A device for labeling and changing yarn tubes, characterized in that, include: At least one gripping mechanism is provided for gripping and adjusting the posture of a yarn package. The gripping mechanism includes a lifting component, a rotating component, a flipping component, and a gripping clamp. The gripping clamp is disposed on the rotating component, the rotating component is disposed on the flipping component, and the flipping component is disposed on the lifting component. The lifting component is used to adjust the height of the gripping clamp, the flipping component is used to adjust the tilt angle of the gripping clamp, and the rotating component is used to drive the gripping clamp to rotate around a rotation axis. At least one position identification mechanism, in cooperation with the grasping mechanism, the position identification mechanism being used to identify the position of an old label inside the yarn bobbin; At least one labeling mechanism receives information from the location identification mechanism and cooperates with the gripping mechanism, the labeling mechanism being used to affix a new label to the position of the old label.

2. The labeling and changing device for yarn bobbins according to claim 1, characterized in that: The labeling mechanism includes a marking component, a suction cup component, and a driving component. The marking component is used to output new labels, and the driving component is used to drive the suction cup component so that the suction cup component is adapted to pick up the new label and affix it to the position of the old label.

3. The labeling and changing device for yarn bobbins according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving component includes a rotary cylinder and a label extension cylinder. The suction cup component is mounted on the label extension cylinder. The label extension cylinder is used to drive the suction cup component to translate, and the rotary cylinder is used to drive the suction cup component to rotate.

4. The labeling and changing device for yarn bobbins according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving component also includes an avoidance extension cylinder, the labeling extension cylinder is mounted on the avoidance extension cylinder, the avoidance extension cylinder is mounted on the rotary cylinder, and the rotary cylinder is activated after the avoidance extension cylinder adjusts the position of the suction cup component and the labeling extension cylinder.

5. The labeling and changing device for yarn bobbins according to claim 2, characterized in that: The labeling mechanism also includes a barcode scanning component, which is configured in conjunction with the labeling component and used to confirm the information of the new label.

6. The labeling and changing device for yarn bobbins according to claim 1, characterized in that: The location recognition mechanism includes a vision camera and a light source component, wherein the light source component is used to provide a light source and is configured to cooperate with the vision camera.

7. A method for labeling and relabeling yarn bobbins, characterized in that, Using the yarn tube labeling and relabeling device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6 includes the following steps: The gripping mechanism grips the yarn package from the conveyor line and adjusts it to a position that the position recognition mechanism can recognize; The location identification mechanism begins identification, and the grasping mechanism gradually adjusts the posture of the yarn package until the old label appears in the field of view of the location identification mechanism and identification is completed; The labeling mechanism adjusts according to the position of the old label and affixes the new label to the position of the old label to complete the labeling.

8. The method for labeling and changing labels on yarn tubes according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the labeling mechanism applies a new label, the gripping mechanism drives the yarn package to adjust towards the new label so that the new label can be pressed firmly.

9. A production line, characterized in that, include: The labeling and relabeling device for yarn bobbins as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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