Labeling machine and radio frequency identification label labeling machine

Abstract

The application provides a labeling machine and a radio frequency identification label labeling machine, and belongs to the labeling equipment field, and comprises: labeling modules, at least two, used for labeling labeling members; interchanging units are arranged between the labeling modules, and the labeling members in one labeling module can be transferred to another labeling module through the interchanging units. The application can simultaneously label at two stations and windows, and improves the detection rate. Meanwhile, interchanging units are arranged between the labeling modules, the labeling members can be transferred between the labeling modules through the interchanging units, after one of the labeling modules stops working due to labeling unit failure or labeling member exhaustion and the like, the labeling members of the other labeling module can be transferred to the faulty labeling module after labeling and output, so that the detection window can normally operate, and the detection efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of labeling equipment, and in particular to a labeling machine and a radio frequency identification labeling machine. Background Technology

[0002] Labeling machines are used to affix labels to products and packaging boxes, offering advantages such as high efficiency and accuracy. In testing laboratories and hospital testing departments, due to the large volume of tests, labeling machines are typically used to batch affix labels containing information about the testing personnel to the reagent tubes to be tested.

[0003] Due to space limitations in laboratories and testing rooms, the size of the labeling machine needs to be limited. Meanwhile, to improve testing efficiency and meet the needs of multiple operators and multiple windows operating simultaneously, the labeling machine is equipped with two or more labeling modules, with one module corresponding to one window, allowing for simultaneous testing and labeling.

[0004] However, currently, the labeling modules cannot communicate with each other. If one labeling module stops working due to a labeling unit malfunction or running out of labeling parts, that labeling module becomes ineffective and cannot perform labeling operations. The corresponding window can only be closed, reducing detection efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this invention is to provide a labeling machine and an RFID labeling machine to solve the problem that labeling operations cannot continue after a single labeling module fails in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above and other related objectives, the present invention provides a labeling machine, comprising: a labeling machine comprising:

[0007] Labeling modules, at least two in number, are used to apply labels to labeled items;

[0008] The labeling modules are provided with an interchange unit, which allows the labeling components in one labeling module to be transferred to another labeling module.

[0009] Optionally, the labeling module includes a storage unit, a labeling unit, and a lifting output unit. The storage unit, the labeling unit, and the lifting output unit are arranged sequentially in a vertical direction, and the labeling component passes through the storage unit, the labeling unit, and the lifting output unit in sequence to perform labeling.

[0010] Optionally, a main channel is provided below the labeling unit. After the labeling component passes through the labeling unit, it enters the main channel. The main channel has an opening for the labeling component to pass through. There are at least two openings, namely a main opening and an interchangeable opening. A slide is also inclinedly provided between the main opening and the lifting output unit for the labeling component to pass through. One end of the slide is located below the labeling unit, and the other end of the slide is connected to the lifting output unit.

[0011] The interchange opening is located below the main opening, and the interchange unit is disposed between the interchange opening and the lifting output unit of another labeling module. The labeling component enters the lifting output unit of another labeling module through the interchange opening and the interchange unit.

[0012] Optionally, the interchange unit is an inclined interchange slide, one end of which is connected to one of the interchange openings, and the other end of which is connected to the lifting output unit of another labeling module.

[0013] Optionally, the labeling module further includes an abnormal storage unit, and the opening further includes an abnormal opening. The abnormal storage unit is correspondingly disposed below the abnormal opening, and the labeling component enters the abnormal storage unit through the abnormal opening.

[0014] Optionally, the main opening, the interchangeable opening, and the sequential abnormal opening are arranged in sequence along the direction of gravity, and a flip-plate mechanism is provided between adjacent openings. The labeling component enters the main opening, the interchangeable opening, or the abnormal opening under the action of the flip-plate mechanism.

[0015] Optionally, the flipping mechanism includes a flipping plate, which is oscillating between two adjacent openings, and the labeling component enters one of the two adjacent openings under the action of the flipping plate.

[0016] Optionally, the flipping mechanism further includes a drive motor, which drives the flipping plate to swing.

[0017] The present invention also provides a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag labeling machine, comprising:

[0018] A labeling module, used to affix RFID tags to labeled components, with at least two tags;

[0019] The labeling modules are provided with an interchange unit, which allows the labeling components in one labeling module to be transferred to another labeling module and output through the interchange unit.

[0020] As described above, the labeling machine and RFID label labeling machine of the present invention have the following beneficial effects: Since it includes two labeling modules, labeling can be performed simultaneously at two workstations / windows, improving the detection rate. Furthermore, an interchange unit is provided between the labeling modules, allowing the labeling parts to be transferred between them. If one labeling module stops working due to a labeling unit malfunction or running out of labeling parts, the labeling parts from the other labeling module can be transferred to the malfunctioning module after labeling and output, enabling the detection window to operate normally and improving detection efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the labeling machine in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 The diagram shown is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the slide and interchange unit in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a second structural schematic of the slide and interchange unit in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the main channel and slide in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a cross-sectional view of the main channel and interchange slide rails in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] Storage unit 1, labeling unit 2, lifting output unit 3, slide rail 4, interchange slide rail 5, abnormal storage unit 6, flip plate mechanism 7, reagent bottle 8, position sensor 9, drive motor 10, flip plate 11, main channel 12. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in this embodiment are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings only show components relevant to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape, and size of components in implementation. In actual implementation, the form, quantity, and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the component layout may be more complex. The structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of the present invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effects and objectives of the present invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention. Furthermore, the terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are only for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of the present invention.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-5 This embodiment provides a labeling machine, including two labeling modules. The labeling modules are used to label items and output the labeled items. An interchange unit is provided between the two labeling modules, allowing items from one labeling module to be transferred to the other and output. In this embodiment, the labeling item is a reagent bottle 8, made of glass or plastic, used for collecting and storing samples such as blood.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown in this embodiment, the labeling module includes a storage unit 1, a labeling unit 2, and a lifting output unit 3. The storage unit 1, the labeling unit 2, and the lifting output unit 3 are arranged sequentially in the vertical direction. The labeling component can pass through the storage unit 1, the labeling unit 2, and the lifting output unit 3 sequentially under the action of gravity to be labeled.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, the storage unit 1 is a chute containing multiple reagent bottles 8. The reagent bottles 8 in the chute fall directly into the labeling unit 2 under gravity. The labeling unit 2 affixes labels to the reagent bottles 8, then opens again, and the labeled reagent bottles 8 continue to fall into the lifting output module under gravity. In laboratory environments, the labeling machine is usually placed directly on the ground. After two drops, the reagent bottles 8 are at a lower position. Therefore, the lifting output unit 3 lifts the reagent bottles 8 and outputs them. The lifting height and output position can be reasonably set according to actual conditions and ergonomics, eliminating the need for operators to bend over to pick them up, reducing the labor intensity of operators, and improving testing efficiency. Simultaneously, the labeling component can be labeled under gravity, eliminating the need for an additional auxiliary conveying device to provide power to the labeling component, simplifying the structure and size of the labeling machine, making it suitable for laboratories, hospital testing departments, and other places with limited space.

[0033] The lifting output unit 3 is equipped with a flexible cushioning material corresponding to the position where the reagent bottle 8 falls, to prevent the reagent bottle 8 from colliding and being damaged by the lifting output unit 3. The lifting output unit 3 continuously lifts and outputs the falling reagent bottle 8 to prevent the reagent bottle 8 from accumulating at the falling position and being damaged by mutual collision between the falling reagent bottle 8 and the accumulated reagent bottle 8.

[0034] In this embodiment, a main channel 12 is provided below the labeling unit 2. After passing through the labeling unit 2, the labeling component enters the main channel 12. The main channel 12 has at least two openings for the labeling component to pass through: a main opening and an interchange opening. A slide 4 is also inclinedly provided between the main opening and the lifting output unit 3 for the labeling component to pass through. One end of the slide 4 is located below the labeling unit 2, and the other end is connected to the lifting output unit 3. The interchange opening is located below the main opening, and the interchange unit is located between the interchange opening and the lifting output unit 3 of another labeling module. The labeling component can pass through the interchange opening and the interchange unit to enter the lifting output unit 3 of another labeling module, completing the interchange between the labeling components of the two labeling modules. The slide 4 is inclined, so the reagent bottle 8 entering the slide 4 can slide along the slide 4. Due to the friction between the slide 4 and the reagent bottle 8, the speed of the reagent bottle 8 sliding along the slide 4 can be reduced, preventing the reagent bottle 8 from colliding and being damaged due to excessive speed.

[0035] In this embodiment, the interchange unit is an inclined interchange slide 5. One end of the interchange slide 5 is connected to an interchange opening, and the other end of the interchange slide 5 is connected to the lifting output unit 3 of another labeling module.

[0036] In this embodiment, the labeling module further includes an abnormal storage unit 6, and the opening also includes an abnormal opening. The abnormal storage unit 6 is correspondingly disposed below the abnormal opening, and the labeling component enters the abnormal storage unit 6 through the abnormal opening.

[0037] In this embodiment, the main opening, the interchangeable opening, and the abnormal opening are arranged sequentially along the direction of gravity. A flap mechanism 7 is provided between adjacent openings. The labeling component enters the main opening, the interchangeable opening, or the abnormal opening under the action of the flap mechanism 7.

[0038] In this embodiment, the flipping mechanism 7 includes a flipping plate 11, which is oscillating between two adjacent openings. The labeling component enters one of the two adjacent openings under the action of the flipping plate 11.

[0039] In this embodiment, the flip-plate mechanism 7 further includes a drive motor 10, which drives the flip-plate 11 to swing. In this embodiment, the flip-plate mechanism 7 also includes a position sensor 9, which can sense the opening and closing state of the flip-plate 11, facilitating the automated control of the flip-plate mechanism 7.

[0040] In this embodiment, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag labeling machine is also provided, comprising:

[0041] A labeling module, used to affix RFID tags to labeled components, with at least two tags;

[0042] The labeling modules are connected by an interchange unit, which allows the labeling components in one labeling module to be transferred to another labeling module and output.

[0043] In summary, the labeling machine provided in this embodiment, by including two labeling modules, can simultaneously perform labeling at two workstation windows, thus improving the detection rate. Furthermore, an interchange unit is provided between the labeling modules, allowing the labeling parts to be transferred between them. If one labeling module stops working due to a labeling unit malfunction or running out of labeling parts, the labeling parts from the other labeling module can be transferred to the malfunctioning module after labeling and output, ensuring the detection window can operate normally and improving detection efficiency.

[0044] 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. A labeling machine, characterized in that, include: Labeling modules, at least two in number, are used to apply labels to labeled items; An interchange unit is provided between the labeling modules, allowing the labeling component in one labeling module to be transferred to another labeling module via the interchange unit. The labeling module includes a storage unit, a labeling unit, and a lifting output unit. The storage unit, the labeling unit, and the lifting output unit are arranged sequentially in a vertical direction. The labeling component passes through the storage unit, the labeling unit, and the lifting output unit sequentially to perform labeling. A main channel is provided below the labeling unit. The labeling component enters the main channel after passing through the labeling unit. The main channel has an opening for the labeling component to pass through. There are at least two openings, namely a main opening and an interchangeable opening. A slide is also inclinedly provided between the main opening and the lifting output unit for the labeling component to pass through. One end of the slide is located below the labeling unit, and the other end of the slide is connected to the lifting output unit. The interchange opening is located below the main opening, and the interchange unit is disposed between the interchange opening and the lifting output unit of another labeling module. The labeling component enters the lifting output unit of another labeling module through the interchange opening and the interchange unit.

2. The labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interchange unit is an inclined interchange slide, one end of which is connected to an interchange opening, and the other end of which is connected to the lifting output unit of another labeling module.

3. The labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The labeling module further includes an abnormal storage unit, and the opening further includes an abnormal opening. The abnormal storage unit is correspondingly disposed below the abnormal opening, and the labeling component enters the abnormal storage unit through the abnormal opening.

4. The labeling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main opening, the interchangeable opening, and the abnormal opening are arranged sequentially along the direction of gravity. A flip-plate mechanism is provided between adjacent openings. The labeling component enters the main opening, the interchangeable opening, or the abnormal opening under the action of the flip-plate mechanism.

5. The labeling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism includes a flipping plate, which is oscillating between two adjacent openings. The labeling component enters one of the two adjacent openings under the action of the flipping plate.

6. The labeling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism also includes a drive motor, which drives the flipping plate to swing.

7. A radio frequency identification (RFID) labeling machine, characterized in that, include: A labeling module, used to affix RFID tags to labeled components, with at least two tags; An interchange unit is provided between the labeling modules, allowing the labeling component in one labeling module to be transferred to another labeling module and output via the interchange unit. The labeling module includes a storage unit, a labeling unit, and a lifting output unit. The storage unit, the labeling unit, and the lifting output unit are arranged sequentially in a vertical direction. The labeling component passes through the storage unit, the labeling unit, and the lifting output unit sequentially to perform labeling. A main channel is provided below the labeling unit. The labeling component enters the main channel after passing through the labeling unit. The main channel has an opening for the labeling component to pass through. There are at least two openings, namely a main opening and an interchangeable opening. A slide is also inclinedly provided between the main opening and the lifting output unit for the labeling component to pass through. One end of the slide is located below the labeling unit, and the other end of the slide is connected to the lifting output unit. The interchange opening is located below the main opening, and the interchange unit is disposed between the interchange opening and the lifting output unit of another labeling module. The labeling component enters the lifting output unit of another labeling module through the interchange opening and the interchange unit.

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