An RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting all-in-one machine
By designing an RFID coil label printing, reading and writing detection all-in-one machine that integrates multiple detection and writing functions, the problems of low efficiency and high cost caused by manual operations in the existing RFID tag production process are solved, and automated production is achieved, and production efficiency and accuracy are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410663276.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-05-27
AI Technical Summary
There are multiple processes in the existing RFID tag production process that require manual operation, resulting in low production efficiency, unstable yield rate, and large cost and labor investment.
An integrated RFID coil material label printing, reading and writing detection machine is designed, integrating unwinding mechanism, power roller device and winding mechanism to realize automatic transportation and detection of RFID coil material. A number of label reading devices, inkjet devices, UV curing devices and visual detection devices are provided on the equipment to complete the detection, printing, curing and identification of labels, and automatically complete the processes such as printing, detection, chip data writing and verification.
Through automated process flow, the accuracy of RFID tag surface printing data and chip writing data is improved, manual operation time is saved, production efficiency is improved, and production costs are reduced.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of RFID tag detection, and in particular to an RFID roll-stock tag printing, reading, writing and detecting all-in-one machine. Background Art
[0002] In the existing technology, more and more RFID type tags are used, which can read products and facilitate the collection and organization of information. At present, when RFID tags are produced, they are basically read one roll at a time, and then the surface information is associated and printed. There are many difficulties and uncertainties in the front-end work order arrangement and data correspondence. There are great deficiencies in cost investment, personnel investment and order timeliness. The whole process requires manual operation of the RFID tags on the roll, including label printing, product label information data writing, product label data verification, etc. Many processes need to ensure the uniqueness and accuracy of the finished product labels, which greatly reduces production efficiency and the yield rate is also uneven. Summary of the invention
[0003] In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the present invention provides an RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting all-in-one machine, aiming to solve the above problems.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problems is: an RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine, including a machine body, a unwinding mechanism and a rewinding mechanism are respectively arranged on one side of the machine body, a first label reading device installed on the machine body is arranged above the unwinding mechanism, the first label reading device is located at the input end of the RFID roll, an inkjet device is arranged above one end of the first label reading device, a UV curing device is arranged on the side of the inkjet device away from the first label reading device, a visual inspection device is arranged on the side of the UV curing device away from the inkjet device, a second label reading device, a third label reading device and a fourth label reading device are arranged in sequence on the side of the visual inspection device away from the UV curing device, a label applicator is arranged on the side of the fourth label reading device away from the third label reading device, a power roller device is arranged on one side of the label applicator, the power roller device is located at the output end of the RFID roll, and the rewinding mechanism is located below the power roller device.
[0005] In the above-mentioned RFID roll-stock label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine, the unwinding mechanism and the rewinding mechanism both include a mounting seat installed on the machine body, a servo electric cylinder is arranged in the mounting seat, a winding seat is installed on one side of the mounting seat through a slide rail slider, a winding shaft is installed on the winding seat, a winding motor is installed in the winding seat, the winding motor is connected to the winding shaft through a transmission belt, a connecting arm is installed on the shaft body of the winding shaft through a bearing, a first paper guide roller is installed on the connecting arm, and a linear correction sensor is arranged on one side of the first paper guide roller.
[0006] In the above-mentioned RFID roll-stock label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine, a paper receiving roller is installed above the unwinding mechanism and the rewinding mechanism, a tension roller is arranged above the paper receiving roller, the paper receiving roller includes a second paper guide roller installed on the machine body through a bearing, a diaphragm paper presser is installed on the shaft of the second paper guide roller, the tension roller includes a third paper guide roller installed on the machine body through a bearing, and a tension sensor is installed at one end of the third paper guide roller.
[0007] In the above-mentioned RFID roll-to-roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine, the first label reading device, the second label reading device, the third label reading device and the fourth label reading device all include a bracket installed on the upper end of the machine body, and shielding plates are installed on both sides of the upper end of the bracket, and there is a gap between the shielding plates on both sides so that the area above the gap forms a label reading area, and a detection antenna is arranged in the bracket below the shielding plate, and the detection antenna is located below the label reading area.
[0008] In the above-mentioned RFID roll-to-roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine, the inkjet device includes an adjusting bracket installed on the machine body, and the adjusting bracket is equipped with an inkjet head through a slide rail slider so that the inkjet head can move laterally on the adjusting bracket, and the inkjet head has a nozzle, which is located at the lower end of the inkjet head.
[0009] In the above-mentioned RFID roll-to-roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine, the UV curing device includes a fixed plate installed on the machine body, a light baffle is installed on one side of the fixed plate through a hinge, a UV lamp is installed on the upper end of the light baffle, and a light cavity is provided at the lower end of the light baffle, and the light of the UV lamp is irradiated into the light cavity.
[0010] In the above-mentioned RFID roll-to-roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine, the visual detection device includes a vertical bracket installed on the machine body, a visual camera is installed at the upper end of the vertical bracket, a light source bracket is installed at the lower end of the vertical bracket, and strip light sources are installed at both ends of the light source bracket.
[0011] In the above-mentioned RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine, a roll diameter measuring device is also provided on one side of the unwinding mechanism and the rewinding mechanism, and the roll diameter measuring device includes a roll measuring bracket installed on the machine body, a sliding seat is passed through the roll measuring bracket, a tensioning bolt is installed on the sliding seat, and a distance sensor is installed at the lower end of the sliding seat.
[0012] In the above-mentioned RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine, the power roller device includes a power seat, and the power seat is installed on the machine body through a slide rail slider so that the power seat can adjust the position along the RFID roll conveying direction. A power roller and an upper pressure roller are respectively installed in the power seat, and the power roller is connected to a servo motor through a conveyor belt. The RFID roll is transported between the power roller and the upper pressure roller.
[0013] In the above-mentioned RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine, a static eliminator is provided on one side of the winding mechanism.
[0014] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the RFID coil is conveyed by the unwinding mechanism, the power roller device and the winding mechanism, so that the RFID coil is detected on the first label reading device, and then the surface variable data is printed by the inkjet device, the inkjet is cured by the UV curing device, and then the RFID coil is visually inspected by the visual inspection device to identify the barcode, QR code and other identifiers printed on the surface. After successful identification, the RFID coil enters the second label reading device to read the built-in TID information of the label chip, match it with the software database, so as to write the data one by one with the back-end, and then write the corresponding data at the third label reading device. After the EPC information is written, the RFID roll is subjected to associated verification QC at the fourth label reading device, wherein the labeler can label the information written or identified on the RFID roll to indicate a finished product or a defective product, and finally the roll is reeled up through the reeling mechanism to complete the roll writing and identification work on the unwinding mechanism. The whole process takes advantage of the existing production processes and integrates the processes, so that the RFID roll is printed, tested, chip data is written, and chip data inspection are all completed on the same device, which greatly improves the accuracy of the association between the printed data on the label surface and the chip written data, saves labor, and greatly improves production efficiency and reduces production costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting all-in-one machine of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the unwinding mechanism.
[0017] Figure 3It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the paper receiving pressure roller.
[0018] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the tension roller.
[0019] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first tag reading device.
[0020] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the inkjet device.
[0021] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the UV curing device.
[0022] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the visual inspection device.
[0023] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the roll diameter measuring device.
[0024] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the power roller device.
[0025] In the figure: machine body 1, unwinding mechanism 2, paper receiving roller 3, tension roller 4, first label reading device 5, inkjet device 6, UV curing device 7, visual inspection device 8, second label reading device 9, third label reading device 10, fourth label reading device 11, labeling device 12, power roller device 13, static eliminator 14, rewinding mechanism 15, roll diameter measuring device 16, mounting seat 17, servo electric cylinder 18, winding seat 19, winding motor 20, winding shaft 21, connecting arm 22, first paper guide roller 23, linear deviation correction sensor 24, second paper guide roller 25, diaphragm paper press 26, third paper guide roller 27, tension sensor 28, bracket 29, shielding plate 30, detection antenna 31, adjustment bracket 32, inkjet head 33, light baffle 34, fixing plate 35, hinge 36, UV lamp 37, illumination chamber 38, vertical bracket 39, visual camera 40, light source bracket 41, strip light source 42, measuring roll bracket 43, sliding seat 44, distance sensor 45, power seat 46, conveyor belt 47, upper pressure roller 48, power roller 49, servo motor 50. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The specific embodiments of the present invention are further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the description of these embodiments is used to help understand the present invention, but does not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0027] Combination Figures 1 to 10The RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine shown in the figure comprises a machine body 1, a reeling mechanism 2 and a reeling mechanism 15 are respectively arranged on one side of the machine body 1, a first label reading device 5 installed on the machine body 1 is arranged above the reeling mechanism 2, the first label reading device 5 is located at the input end of the RFID roll, an inkjet device 6 is arranged above one end of the first label reading device 5, a UV curing device 7 is arranged on the side of the inkjet device 6 away from the first label reading device 5, a visual inspection device 8 is arranged on the side of the UV curing device 7 away from the inkjet device 6, and the visual inspection device 8 is away from the UV curing device A second label reading device 9, a third label reading device 10 and a fourth label reading device 11 are sequentially arranged on one side of the unwinding mechanism 2, a label reading device 10 and a label applicator 12 are arranged on one side of the label applicator 12 away from the third label reading device 10, and a power roller device 13 is arranged on one side of the label applicator 12. The power roller device 13 is located at the output end of the RFID coil, and the winding mechanism 15 is located below the power roller device 13. In this embodiment, the RFID coil is conveyed by the unwinding mechanism 2, the power roller device 13 and the winding mechanism 15, so that the RFID coil is detected on the first label reading device 5, and then the RFID coil is sprayed. The ink device 6 performs variable data printing on the surface, and the UV curing device 7 is used to cure the inkjet, and then the RFID coil is visually inspected by the visual inspection device 8 to identify the barcode, QR code and other identifiers printed on the surface. After successful identification, the RFID coil enters the second label reading device 9 to read the built-in TID information of the label chip and match it with the software database so as to write the data one by one with the back-end, and then write the corresponding EPC information at the third label reading device 10. After the writing is completed, the RFID coil is associated with the fourth label reading device 11. The labeler 12 can label the information written or identified on the RFID coil to indicate the finished product or defective product, and finally reel it through the reeling mechanism 15 to complete the coil writing and identification work on the unwinding mechanism 2. The whole process takes the strengths and weaknesses of the existing production process and integrates the process, so that the RFID coil is completed by printing, testing, chip data writing, chip data inspection, etc. on the same device, which greatly improves the accuracy of the association between the printed data on the label surface and the chip written data, saves labor and greatly improves production efficiency, and reduces production costs.
[0028] like Figure 2As shown, the unwinding mechanism 2 and the winding mechanism 15 of this embodiment both include a mounting seat 17 mounted on the machine body 1, a servo electric cylinder 18 is arranged in the mounting seat 17, a winding seat 19 is mounted on one side of the mounting seat 17 through a slide rail slider, a winding shaft 21 is mounted on the winding seat 19, a winding motor 20 is mounted in the winding seat 19, the winding motor 20 is connected to the winding shaft 21 through a transmission belt, a connecting arm 22 is mounted on the shaft body of the winding shaft 21 through a bearing, a first paper guide roller 23 is mounted on the connecting arm 22, and a linear deviation correction sensor 24 is arranged on one side of the first paper guide roller 23; the linear deviation correction sensor 24 can detect the position of the RFID coil when winding or unwinding, so as to facilitate the movement of the entire winding seat 19 through the servo electric cylinder 18, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the winding and unwinding position of the RFID coil to prevent deviation from the position.
[0029] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a paper receiving roller 3 is installed above the unwinding mechanism 2 and the rewinding mechanism 15 of this embodiment, a tension roller 4 is arranged above the paper receiving roller 3, the paper receiving roller 3 includes a second paper guide roller 25 installed on the machine body 1 through a bearing, a diaphragm paper presser 26 is installed on the shaft of the second paper guide roller 25, and the tension roller 4 includes a third paper guide roller 27 installed on the machine body 1 through a bearing, and a tension sensor 28 is installed at one end of the third paper guide roller 27; the paper receiving roller 3 and the tension roller 4 can make the position of the RFID roll material more stable during transportation, and the transportation tension of the RFID roll material can be made better.
[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, the first label reading device 5, the second label reading device 9, the third label reading device 10 and the fourth label reading device 11 of the present embodiment all include a bracket 29 installed on the upper end of the body 1, shielding plates 30 are installed on both sides of the upper end of the bracket 29, and there is a gap between the shielding plates 30 on both sides, so that the area above the gap forms a label reading area, and a detection antenna 31 is arranged in the bracket 29 and is located below the shielding plate 30. The detection antenna 31 is located below the label reading area; the RFID coil passes through the label reading area, so that the detection area on the RFID coil is read or detected by the detection antenna 31, so that the detection accuracy is better, and cross-reading with labels in areas outside the shielding plate 30 is prevented.
[0031] like Figure 6As shown, the inkjet device 6 of this embodiment includes an adjusting bracket 32 installed on the body 1, and the adjusting bracket 32 is installed with an inkjet head 33 through a slide block, so that the inkjet head 33 can move laterally on the adjusting bracket 32, and the inkjet head 33 has a nozzle, which is located at the lower end of the inkjet head 33; the RFID roll is transported under the inkjet head 33, and the position between the inkjet head 33 and the RFID roll can be adjusted through the slide block, so that the position during inkjet printing can be better printed on the detection area of the corresponding RFID tag, so as to be suitable for labels of different sizes and types.
[0032] like Figure 7 As shown, the UV curing device 7 of this embodiment includes a fixed plate 35 installed on the body 1, and a light baffle 34 is installed on one side of the fixed plate 35 through a hinge 36. A UV lamp 37 is installed on the upper end of the light baffle 34, and a light cavity 38 is provided at the lower end of the light baffle 34. The light of the UV lamp 37 is irradiated towards the light cavity 38; the RFID roll after inkjet printing enters the light cavity 38, and the inkjet is light-cured and dried by the UV lamp 37 to prevent the inkjet from being erased and blurred during subsequent transportation or visual inspection, and the light baffle 34 can be flipped on one side of the fixed plate 35 to facilitate maintenance of the UV lamp 37.
[0033] like Figure 8 As shown, the visual inspection device 8 of this embodiment includes a vertical bracket 39 installed on the body 1, a visual camera 40 is installed at the upper end of the vertical bracket 39, and the visual camera 40 is a CCD camera, and a light source bracket 41 is installed at the lower end of the vertical bracket 39, and strip light sources 42 are installed at both ends of the light source bracket 41; the RFID roll material after inkjet curing passes under the strip light source 42, and the strip light source 42 provides sufficient light source, and then the visual camera 40 identifies the inkjet mark, so as to facilitate the identification of qualified products and defective products.
[0034] like Fig. 9 As shown, a roll diameter measuring device 16 is further provided on one side of the unwinding mechanism 2 and the rewinding mechanism 15 of the present embodiment, and the roll diameter measuring device 16 includes a roll measuring bracket 43 installed on the machine body 1, and a sliding seat 44 is passed through the roll measuring bracket 43, and a tension bolt is installed on the sliding seat 44, and a distance sensor 45 is installed at the lower end of the sliding seat 44; the diameter of the RFID coil on the unwinding mechanism 2 and the rewinding mechanism 15 is detected by the distance sensor 45, so as to identify the rewinding and unwinding status of the RFID coil. When the roll diameter is less than the set value, the platform will automatically slow down and stop to alarm.
[0035] like Fig.10As shown, the power roller device 13 of this embodiment includes a power seat 46, which is installed on the machine body 1 through a slide rail slider so that the power seat 46 can adjust its position along the RFID coil conveying direction, and a power roller 49 and an upper pressure roller 48 are respectively installed in the power seat 46, and the power roller 49 is connected to a servo motor 50 through a conveyor belt 47, and the RFID coil is located between the power roller 49 and the upper pressure roller 48 for conveying; the RFID coil is clamped by the power roller 49 and the upper pressure roller 48, so that the RFID coil can be pulled from the unwinding mechanism 2, and then driven by the winding motor 20 on the unwinding mechanism 2 and the winding mechanism 15, so that the entire RFID coil is flatter and more stable during transportation, so that the RFID coil is more accurate during inkjet and visual inspection to prevent recognition failure.
[0036] It is also worth noting that a static eliminator 14 is provided on one side of the winding mechanism 15 of the present embodiment, so that static electricity can be eliminated from the wound RFID roll material to prevent the static electricity generated by extrusion and friction during material transportation from damaging the RFID tag chip.
[0037] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments. For those skilled in the art, various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations of these embodiments are made without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and still fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. An RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine, comprising a machine body (1), characterized in that: A reeling mechanism (2) and a reeling mechanism (15) are respectively arranged on one side of the machine body (1); a first label reading device (5) mounted on the machine body (1) is arranged above the reeling mechanism (2); the first label reading device (5) is located at the input end of the RFID roll; an inkjet device (6) is arranged above one end of the first label reading device (5); a UV curing device (7) is arranged on the side of the inkjet device (6) away from the first label reading device (5); and a visual inspection device (7) is arranged on the side of the UV curing device (7) away from the inkjet device (6). A detection device (8) is provided, wherein a second label reading device (9), a third label reading device (10) and a fourth label reading device (11) are sequentially arranged on a side of the visual detection device (8) away from the UV curing device (7), a label applicator (12) is arranged on a side of the fourth label reading device (11) away from the third label reading device (10), a power roller device (13) is arranged on one side of the label applicator (12), the power roller device (13) is located at the output end of the RFID coil, and the winding mechanism (15) is located below the power roller device (13); The first label reading device (5) is used to detect the RFID coil, the inkjet device (6) is used to print variable data on the surface of the RFID coil, and the inkjet is cured by the UV curing device (7). After the RFID coil is visually inspected by the visual inspection device (8), the barcode or QR code printed on the surface is identified. After successful identification, the RFID coil enters the second label reading device (9) to read the TID information built into the label chip and match it with the software database. Then, the corresponding EPC information is written at the third label reading device (10). After the writing is completed, the RFID coil is subjected to an associated QC at the fourth label reading device (11); The first tag reading device (5), the second tag reading device (9), the third tag reading device (10) and the fourth tag reading device (11) all include a bracket (29) mounted on the upper end of the body (1), shielding plates (30) are mounted on both sides of the upper end of the bracket (29), a gap is provided between the shielding plates (30) on both sides, so that the area above the gap forms a tag reading area, and a detection antenna (31) is provided in the bracket (29) and is located below the shielding plate (30), and the detection antenna (31) is located below the tag reading area; The visual inspection device (8) comprises a vertical bracket (39) mounted on the machine body (1), a visual camera (40) being mounted on the upper end of the vertical bracket (39), a light source bracket (41) being mounted on the lower end of the vertical bracket (39), and strip light sources (42) being mounted on both ends of the light source bracket (41); The inkjet device (6) comprises an adjustment bracket (32) mounted on a machine body (1), the adjustment bracket (32) being mounted with an inkjet head (33) via a slide rail and a slider, so that the inkjet head (33) can move laterally on the adjustment bracket (32), the inkjet head (33) having a nozzle, and the nozzle being located at the lower end of the inkjet head (33); The UV curing device (7) comprises a fixing plate (35) mounted on the machine body (1); a light blocking plate (34) is mounted on one side of the fixing plate (35) via a hinge (36); a UV lamp (37) is mounted on the upper end of the light blocking plate (34); a light irradiation cavity (38) is provided at the lower end of the light blocking plate (34); and light from the UV lamp (37) irradiates the light irradiation cavity (38); The power roller device (13) comprises a power seat (46), wherein the power seat (46) is mounted on the machine body (1) via a slide rail and a slider, so that the power seat (46) can adjust its position along the RFID coil conveying direction, wherein a power roller (49) and an upper pressure roller (48) are respectively mounted in the power seat (46), wherein the power roller (49) is connected to a servo motor (50) via a conveyor belt (47), and the RFID coil is transported between the power roller (49) and the upper pressure roller (48).
2. The RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unwinding mechanism (2) and the rewinding mechanism (15) both comprise a mounting seat (17) mounted on the machine body (1), a servo electric cylinder (18) being arranged in the mounting seat (17), a winding seat (19) being mounted on one side of the mounting seat (17) via a slide rail slider, a winding shaft (21) being mounted on the winding seat (19), a winding motor (20) being mounted in the winding seat (19), the winding motor (20) being connected to the winding shaft (21) via a transmission belt, a connecting arm (22) being mounted on the shaft body of the winding shaft (21) via a bearing, a first paper guide roller (23) being mounted on the connecting arm (22), and a linear deviation correction sensor (24) being arranged on one side of the first paper guide roller (23).
3. The RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A paper receiving pressure roller (3) is installed above the unwinding mechanism (2) and the rewinding mechanism (15), and a tension roller (4) is arranged above the paper receiving pressure roller (3). The paper receiving pressure roller (3) comprises a second paper guide roller (25) installed on the machine body (1) via a bearing, and a diaphragm type paper presser (26) is installed on the shaft of the second paper guide roller (25). The tension roller (4) comprises a third paper guide roller (27) installed on the machine body (1) via a bearing, and a tension sensor (28) is installed at one end of the third paper guide roller (27).
4. The RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A roll diameter measuring device (16) is further provided on one side of the unwinding mechanism (2) and the rewinding mechanism (15), the roll diameter measuring device (16) comprising a roll measuring bracket (43) mounted on the machine body (1), a sliding seat (44) passing through the roll measuring bracket (43), a tightening bolt being mounted on the sliding seat (44), and a distance sensor (45) being mounted at the lower end of the sliding seat (44).
5. The RFID roll label printing, reading, writing and detecting integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A static eliminator (14) is provided on one side of the winding mechanism (15).
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