Labeling machine

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of test tube labeling, in particular to a labeling machine which comprises a machine frame, a tube preparing mechanism, a test tube discharging guiding-out piece and a test tube labeling mechanism, the tube preparing mechanism, the test tube discharging guiding-out piece and the test tube labeling mechanism are arranged on the machine frame, the tube preparing mechanism is located above the test tube discharging guiding-out piece, and the test tube labeling mechanism is located below the test tube discharging guiding-out piece. A test tube discharging hole is formed in the lower end of the test tube discharging guiding-out piece in a penetrating mode, the test tube discharging hole is vertically formed, a test tube sliding guiding cavity is formed in the test tube discharging guiding-out piece, and a feeding port is formed in the upper end of the test tube discharging guiding-out piece; the pipe preparing mechanism comprises a pipe preparing frame, and a plurality of pipe preparing grooves are formed in a pipe preparing supporting plate. The test tube labeling mechanism comprises a labeling module and a label conveying module. The device is compact in structure and easy and convenient to operate, the efficiency and accuracy of test tube treatment can be remarkably improved, and manual participation and pollution risks are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of test tube labeling, in particular to a labeling machine. Background Art

[0002] In the fields of biomedicine, chemical analysis, etc., test tubes are commonly used experimental containers, and their labeling is an indispensable part of the experimental process. Traditional test tube labeling methods mostly use manual operations, which are not only inefficient, but also prone to labeling errors or test tube contamination due to human factors. With the development of science and technology and the improvement of the degree of experimental automation, the market demand for automated test tube labeling equipment is becoming increasingly urgent. However, the existing automated test tube labeling equipment still has some problems in the test tube unloading and labeling process, such as unstable test tube unloading, low labeling accuracy, complex equipment structure and cumbersome operation, etc. These problems seriously restrict the improvement of test tube processing efficiency and accuracy. Therefore, it is particularly important to have an automated test tube labeling equipment with a compact structure, easy operation, and the ability to significantly improve test tube processing efficiency and accuracy. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a labeling machine with compact structure and simple operation, and can significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of test tube processing and reduce manual participation and contamination risks.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] The present invention provides a labeling machine, which comprises a frame and a tube preparation mechanism, a test tube unloading and outlet member and a test tube labeling mechanism respectively installed on the frame, wherein the tube preparation mechanism is located above the test tube unloading and outlet member, and the test tube labeling mechanism is located below the test tube unloading and outlet member, and the lower end of the test tube unloading and outlet member is penetrated by a test tube outlet hole, and the test tube outlet hole is vertically arranged, and a test tube sliding guide cavity is arranged in the test tube unloading and outlet member, and the test tube sliding guide cavity is communicated with the test tube outlet hole, and the upper end of the test tube unloading and outlet member is provided with a feeding port, and the feeding port is communicated with the test tube sliding guide cavity;

[0006] The pipe preparation mechanism comprises a pipe preparation rack, on which a pipe preparation support plate is arranged obliquely downward, a plurality of pipe preparation slots are arranged in a row at equal intervals on the pipe preparation support plate, a lower pipe hole is arranged at the end of each of the pipe preparation slots, and the lower pipe hole is arranged corresponding to the feed inlet; a material blocking assembly is also installed at the end of the pipe preparation rack, and the material blocking assembly is used to block the test tube so that it cannot fall from the lower pipe hole;

[0007] The test tube labeling mechanism comprises a labeling module and a label conveying module. The label conveying module is used to convey the label to the labeling station of the labeling module, and the labeling module is used to attach the label to the outer wall of the test tube.

[0008] Among them, the material blocking assembly includes a material blocking bracket and a plurality of material blocking parts arranged in a row and at equal intervals on the material blocking bracket; the material blocking parts correspond one to one with the preparation pipe grooves; each of the material blocking parts includes a material blocking driving member and a material blocking block, and the material blocking driving member is used to drive the material blocking block to rotate so that the material blocking block moves back and forth close to or away from the connection between the preparation pipe groove and the lower pipe hole.

[0009] The pipe standby rack is located at the upper end of the frame, and a transparent sliding cover is slidably provided on the upper end of the frame, and the transparent sliding cover is used to cover the upper end of the frame.

[0010] The labeling module includes a support frame connected to the frame, a pipe connecting assembly movably arranged on the support frame, a pipe clamping assembly movably arranged on the support frame, a first driving member installed on the support frame, and a second driving member installed on the support frame; the first driving member is used to drive the pipe connecting assembly to swing, and the pipe connecting assembly is used to receive a test tube or unload a test tube; the second driving member is used to drive the pipe clamping assembly to move so that the pipe clamping assembly clamps the test tube;

[0011] The connecting pipe assembly includes a first transmission assembly, a movable swing arm and a connecting pipe sleeve installed at one end of the movable swing arm. The other end of the movable swing arm is rotatably arranged on the support frame. The first driving member drives the movable swing arm to rotate through the first transmission assembly. A test tube positioning groove is penetrated through the middle of the connecting pipe sleeve.

[0012] Among them, the first transmission assembly includes a driving gear and a sector gear, the output end of the first driving member is drivingly connected to the driving gear, the outer edge of the sector gear is meshingly and transmission-connected with the driving gear, the center of the sector gear and the driving gear are respectively rotatably arranged on the support frame, the center of the sector gear is coaxially connected to the other end of the movable swing arm, the sector gear is provided with a synchronization groove, a synchronization block is installed on one side of the movable swing arm, and the synchronization block is movably inserted in the synchronization groove.

[0013] Wherein, the tube clamping assembly includes a second transmission assembly, a labeling guide wheel and a limiting clamping wheel, the labeling guide wheel and the limiting clamping wheel are respectively rotatably arranged on the support frame, the second driving member drives the labeling guide wheel to rotate through the second transmission assembly, a clamping space is formed between the labeling guide wheel and the limiting clamping wheel, and the support frame is provided with an opening at the upper end of the clamping space.

[0014] Wherein, the upper end surface of the support frame is provided with a supporting portion for supporting the test tube at the outer edge of the opening.

[0015] Wherein, the second transmission assembly includes a first synchronous wheel, a second synchronous wheel and a synchronous belt, the output end of the second driving member is drivingly connected to the first synchronous wheel, the labeling guide wheel is coaxially connected to the second synchronous wheel, and the synchronous belt is wound around the first synchronous wheel and the second synchronous wheel;

[0016] The second transmission assembly further comprises a tensioning wheel, and the tensioning wheel is in sliding contact with the synchronous belt.

[0017] Wherein, the support frame is rotatably provided with a connecting shaft, and the outer periphery of the connecting shaft is rotatably provided with a plurality of the limiting clamping wheels.

[0018] Among them, the label conveying module includes a translation base, a horizontal driving member, a paper output assembly installed on the translation base, a paper receiving assembly installed on the translation base, a peeling assembly installed on the translation base and multiple label paper guide shafts. The translation base is slidably arranged on the frame, and the horizontal driving member is used to drive the translation base to approach or move away from the test tube labeling mechanism.

[0019] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0020] When the present invention is working, an external robot or a staff member places multiple test tubes on the preparation tube support plate of the preparation tube mechanism, arranges and guides the test tubes for unloading through the preparation tube grooves, and because the preparation tube support plate is arranged downwardly, it is convenient for the test tubes to slide along the length direction of the preparation tube grooves, so that they can be unloaded through the lower tube holes one by one; wherein, under the action of the blocking component, the test tubes on the connection between the lower tube holes and the preparation tube grooves are blocked, so that multiple test tubes are prevented from colliding and being damaged at the lower tube holes, and the unloading of the test tubes is realized one by one; when the test tubes are sorted and unloaded, they pass through the lower tube holes and then slide into the test tube guide cavity through the feeding port of the test tube unloading lead-out member, and under the guiding output action of the test tube sliding guide cavity, the test tubes are discharged from the vertical test tube discharge hole and fall into the test tube labeling mechanism, and the first driving member drives the take-over component to take over the test tubes and label them at the same time. The support frame supports the test tube, and the second driving member drives the tube clamping assembly to clamp and position the test tube, and then the label conveying module conveys the label to the labeling station of the labeling module to label the test tube. Under the above settings, through the reasonable design of test tube unloading and exporting parts and test tube labeling mechanisms, full automation of test tube unloading and labeling is achieved; the test tube unloading and exporting parts adopt a vertically arranged test tube discharge hole and an internal test tube sliding guide cavity design to ensure that the test tube can slide smoothly and accurately to the specified position; and the test tube labeling mechanism realizes precise clamping and efficient labeling of the test tube through the connecting pipe assembly, the tube clamping assembly and the dual driving system; the test tube unloading and labeling device of this embodiment has a compact structure and is easy to operate, and can significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of test tube processing, and reduce manual participation and pollution risks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a labeling machine of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 The figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention after the transparent sliding cover is hidden.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the tube preparation mechanism and the test tube unloading and outlet component of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the pipe support plate of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 The present invention is a schematic structural diagram of a test tube unloading and outlet member and a test tube labeling mechanism installed on a frame.

[0026] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the material blocking assembly of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the material blocking assembly from another perspective of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the test tube labeling mechanism of the present invention installed on a frame.

[0029] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the test tube labeling mechanism of the present invention.

[0030] Fig.10 It is a schematic structural diagram of the test tube unloading and outlet component of the present invention.

[0031] Fig.11 This is a schematic structural diagram of the test tube material discharge outlet of the present invention from another perspective.

[0032] Fig.12 It is a structural sectional view of the test tube material discharge outlet of the present invention.

[0033] Fig.13 This is a schematic structural diagram of the test tube labeling mechanism of the present invention from another perspective.

[0034] Fig.14 It is a schematic structural diagram of the labeling module of the present invention from a first viewing angle.

[0035] Fig.15 It is a schematic structural diagram of the labeling module of the present invention from a second viewing angle.

[0036] Fig.16 It is a schematic structural diagram of the labeling module of the present invention from a third viewing angle.

[0037] exist Figures 1 to 16 Reference numerals in the drawings include:

[0038] 100, rack; 200, test tube unloading and exporting part; 300, test tube labeling mechanism; 400, tube preparation mechanism; 500, material blocking assembly;

[0039] 1. Test tube discharge hole; 2. Test tube sliding guide cavity; 3. Labeling module; 4. Label conveying module; 5. Support frame; 6. First driving member; 7. Second driving member; 8. Guide slope; 9. Movable swing arm; 10. Pipe sleeve; 11. Test tube positioning groove; 12. Driving gear; 13. Fan gear; 14. Synchronous groove; 15. Synchronous block; 16. Labeling guide wheel; 17. Limit clamp wheel; 18. Opening; 19. Support part; 20. First synchronous wheel; 21. Second synchronous wheel; 2 2. Synchronous belt; 23. Tensioning wheel; 24. Connecting shaft; 25. Translation base; 26. Sensor; 27. Paper discharging assembly; 28. Paper receiving assembly; 29. ​​Peeling assembly; 30. Label paper guide shaft; 31. Upper bracket; 32. Lower bracket; 33. Connecting rod; 34. Feeding port; 35. Preparation pipe rack; 36. Preparation pipe support plate; 37. Preparation pipe slot; 38. Lower pipe hole; 39. Material blocking bracket; 40. Material blocking drive; 41. Material blocking block; 42. Transparent sliding cover; 43. Green channel opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In order to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the embodiments and drawings, and the contents mentioned in the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 16 A labeling machine shown in the figure comprises a frame 100 and a tube preparation mechanism 400, a test tube unloading and outlet member 200 and a test tube labeling mechanism 300 respectively mounted on the frame 100, the tube preparation mechanism 400 is located above the test tube unloading and outlet member 200, the test tube labeling mechanism 300 is located below the test tube unloading and outlet member 200, a test tube discharge hole 1 is penetrated through the lower end of the test tube unloading and outlet member 200, the test tube discharge hole 1 is vertically arranged, a test tube sliding guide cavity 2 is arranged in the test tube unloading and outlet member 200, the test tube sliding guide cavity 2 is communicated with the test tube discharge hole 1, and a feed inlet 34 is arranged at the upper end of the test tube unloading and outlet member 200, and the feed inlet 34 is communicated with the test tube sliding guide cavity 2;

[0042] The pipe preparation mechanism 400 includes a pipe preparation rack 35, on which a pipe preparation support plate 36 is arranged obliquely downward, and a plurality of pipe preparation slots 37 are arranged in a row at equal intervals on the pipe preparation support plate 36, and a lower pipe hole 38 is arranged at the end of each pipe preparation slot 37, and the lower pipe hole 38 is arranged corresponding to the feed port 34; a material blocking assembly 500 is also installed at the end of the pipe preparation rack 35, and the material blocking assembly 500 is used to block the test tube from falling from the lower pipe hole 38; the feed port 34 is arranged corresponding to the lower pipe hole 38;

[0043] The test tube labeling mechanism 300 includes a labeling module 3 and a label conveying module 4, the label conveying module 4 is used to convey the label to the labeling station of the labeling module 3, and the labeling module 3 is used to attach the label to the outer wall of the test tube; wherein, the labeling module 3 includes a support frame 5 connected to the frame 100, a take-over assembly movably arranged on the support frame 5, a tube clamping assembly movably arranged on the support frame 5, a first driving member 6 installed on the support frame 5, and a second driving member 7 installed on the support frame 5; the first driving member 6 is used to drive the take-over assembly to swing, and the take-over assembly is used to receive the test tube or unload the test tube; the second driving member 7 is used to drive the tube clamping assembly to move so that the tube clamping assembly clamps the test tube, and the support frame 5 is provided with an opening 18 at the upper end of the clamping space, and the opening 18 is arranged corresponding to the test tube discharge hole 1.

[0044] Specifically, when the embodiment of the present application is working, an external robot or a staff member places multiple test tubes on the preparation tube support plate 36 of the preparation tube mechanism 400, arranges and guides the test tubes for unloading through the preparation tube groove 37, and because the preparation tube support plate 36 is tilted downward, it is convenient for the test tubes to slide along the length direction of the preparation tube groove 37, so that they can be unloaded one by one through the lower tube hole 38; wherein, under the action of the blocking component 500, the test tubes on the connection between the lower tube hole 38 and the preparation tube groove 37 are blocked to prevent multiple test tubes from colliding and causing damage at the lower tube hole 38, and to achieve unloading of the test tubes one by one; when the test tubes are sorted and unloaded, they pass through the lower tube hole 38 and then slide into the test tube guide cavity 2 through the feed port 34 of the test tube unloading and output member 200, and under the guiding output action of the test tube sliding guide cavity 2, the test tubes are unloaded from the vertical test tube discharge hole 1 and fall into the test tube labeling mechanism 300, and the first driving member 6 drives the takeover assembly The component acts to take over the test tube and cooperates with the support frame 5 to support the test tube, and the second driving component 7 drives the tube clamping component to clamp and position the test tube, and then the label conveying module 4 conveys the label to the labeling station of the labeling module 3 to label the test tube. Under the above settings, through the reasonable design of the test tube unloading and exporting component 200 and the test tube labeling mechanism 300, the full automation of the test tube from unloading to labeling is realized; the test tube unloading and exporting component 200 adopts the vertically arranged test tube discharge hole 1 and the internal test tube sliding guide cavity 2 design to ensure that the test tube can slide smoothly and accurately to the specified position; and the test tube labeling mechanism 300 realizes the precise clamping and efficient labeling of the test tube through the taking over component, the tube clamping component and the dual driving system; the test tube labeling equipment of this embodiment has a compact structure and is easy to operate, and can significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of test tube processing, and reduce manual participation and pollution risks.

[0045] In the embodiment of the present application, the material blocking assembly 500 includes a material blocking bracket 39 and a plurality of material blocking components arranged in a row and at equal intervals on the material blocking bracket 39; the material blocking components correspond to the pipe preparation slots 37 one by one; each material blocking component includes a material blocking driving member 40 and a material blocking block 41, and the material blocking driving member 40 is used to drive the material blocking block to rotate so that the material blocking block 41 reciprocates to approach or move away from the connection between the pipe preparation slot 37 and the lower tube hole 38. Specifically, the material blocking driving member 40 can be a motor, and the material blocking block 41 is arranged on one side of the output shaft of the material blocking driving member 40. When the material blocking driving member 40 is started, it can drive the material blocking block 41 to rotate forward or reversely, so that the material blocking block 41 reciprocates to approach or move away from the connection between the pipe preparation slot 37 and the lower tube hole 38, so as to achieve the effect of blocking, and avoid multiple test tubes being squeezed at the lower tube hole 38 so that the test tubes cannot fall; when working normally, the end of each pipe preparation slot 37 releases one test tube at a time to fall through the lower tube hole 38.

[0046] In the embodiment of the present application, the preparation tube rack 35 is located at the upper end of the rack 100, and a transparent sliding cover 42 is also slidably provided on the upper end of the rack 100, and the transparent sliding cover 42 is used to cover the upper end of the rack 100. Specifically, when the transparent sliding cover 42 is opened, the preparation tube support plate 36 is exposed at the upper end of the rack 100, which is convenient for the staff to place the test tube in the preparation tube slot 37, and then after closing the transparent sliding cover 42, the number of test tubes can also be observed, and they can be replenished in time, that is, the test tubes can be replenished without stopping the machine; further, a controller and a touch screen connected to the controller are also provided on the rack 100, and the touch screen is convenient for the staff to operate the labeling machine, and the controller is electrically connected to the material blocking component and the labeling test tube labeling mechanism respectively to realize control; further, the controller is also connected to the Internet of Things or the host computer server by wireless or wired means, which is convenient for coordinating the working status and conditions of multiple labeling machines in the embodiments of the present application.

[0047] In an embodiment of the present application, a green channel port 43 is further provided on one side of the frame 100, and the exit of the green channel port 43 is located on the upper side of the feed port 34; under the above setting, if emergency labeling is required, the test tube can be directly placed into the test tube outlet 200 through the green channel port 43.

[0048] In the embodiment of the present application, the lower end surface of the test tube sliding guide cavity 2 is provided with a guide slope 8, which is inclined, and the lower end of the guide slope 8 faces the test tube discharge hole 1. Specifically, under the above setting, it is convenient to slide the test tube from the guide slope 8 to the test tube discharge hole 1 to discharge it into the pipe assembly in the labeling module 3, support it through the support frame 5, and clamp the test tube through the pipe clamping assembly, and then use the label conveying module 4 to convey the label to the labeling station of the labeling module 3 to label the test tube.

[0049] Preferably, in the embodiment of the present application, the test tube discharge hole 1 is located in the middle of the lower end of the test tube discharge outlet 200 , and two guide slopes 8 are provided, and the two guide slopes 8 are respectively located on both sides of the test tube discharge hole 1 .

[0050] In the embodiment of the present application, the connecting pipe assembly includes a first transmission assembly, a movable swing arm 9 and a connecting pipe sleeve 10 installed at one end of the movable swing arm 9, the other end of the movable swing arm 9 is rotatably set on the support frame 5, and the first driving member 6 drives the movable swing arm 9 to rotate through the first transmission assembly; a test tube positioning groove 11 is penetrated in the middle of the connecting pipe sleeve 10; the test tube positioning groove 11 facilitates the positioning of the test tube passing through, and at the same time facilitates the guiding and falling of the test tube.

[0051] Furthermore, the tube clamping assembly includes a second transmission assembly, a labeling guide wheel 16 and a limiting clamp wheel 17, the labeling guide wheel 16 and the limiting clamp wheel 17 are respectively rotatably arranged on the support frame 5, the second driving member 7 drives the labeling guide wheel 16 to rotate through the second transmission assembly, a clamping space is formed between the labeling guide wheel 16 and the limiting clamp wheel 17, and the support frame 5 is provided with an opening 18 at the upper end of the clamping space, and the opening 18 is arranged corresponding to the test tube discharge hole 1. Among them, the upper end surface of the support frame 5 is located at the outer edge of the opening 18 and is provided with a supporting portion 19 for supporting the test tube; the test tube discharge hole 1 is aligned with the opening 18, and the test tube discharge hole 1 is located directly above the opening 18.

[0052] Specifically, when the test tube falls from the test tube discharge hole 1, the falling direction of the test tube is aligned with the opening 18. Under the action of the pipe sleeve 10, the falling test tube is positioned by the pipe sleeve 10, and the support portion 19 of the support frame 5 located at the outer edge of the opening 18 is used to support the tube cap of the test tube to prevent the test tube from continuing to fall. Further, while supporting the test tube, the second driving member 7 drives the second transmission assembly to drive the labeling guide wheel 16 to rotate, and the clamping space formed between the limiting clamping wheel 17 of the clamping assembly and the labeling guide wheel 16 cooperates with the clamping and limiting test tube to prevent the test tube from falling. The labeling guide wheel 16 guides the label sent by the label conveying module 4 to be attached to the outer wall of the test tube. After the label is attached, the first driving member 6 drives the connecting pipe sleeve 10 to swing through the first transmission assembly, and the connecting pipe sleeve 10 swings to drive the test tube in the connecting pipe sleeve 10 to break away from the clamping space. After breaking away, the test tube falls out of the connecting pipe sleeve 10 under the action of its own weight, thereby realizing the automation of material receiving, labeling and unloading of the test tube. The structure is compact, and there is no need to transfer and carry the test tube multiple times, which reduces manual participation and can greatly reduce the contamination of the test tube due to human contact. The working reliability is strong, and the work efficiency is effectively improved.

[0053] In the embodiment of the present application, under the action of the labeling guide wheel 16 and the limiting clamp wheel 17, scratching of the test tube can be avoided. Furthermore, a rubber sleeve can be provided on the outer periphery of the labeling guide wheel 16 and the limiting clamp wheel 17 to avoid scratching the test tube.

[0054] In the embodiment of the present application, the first transmission assembly includes a driving gear 12 and a sector gear 13. The output end of the first driving member 6 is connected to the driving gear 12 by driving, the outer edge of the sector gear 13 is meshed and connected to the driving gear 12 by driving, the center of the sector gear 13 and the driving gear 12 are respectively rotatably arranged on the support frame 5, the center of the sector gear 13 is coaxially connected to the other end of the movable swing arm 9, the sector gear 13 is provided with a synchronization groove 14, and a synchronization block 15 is installed on one side of the movable swing arm 9, and the synchronization block 15 is movably inserted in the synchronization groove 14. Specifically, under the above setting, the first driving member 6 is a motor, which drives the driving gear 12 to rotate, and drives the sector gear 13 to rotate through the driving gear 12. The sector gear 13 and the movable swing arm 9 are connected through the synchronization groove 14 and the synchronization block 15. When the sector gear 13 rotates, the movable swing arm 9 is driven to swing, so as to drive the pipe sleeve 10 to swing, thereby facilitating the pipe sleeve 10 to drive the test tube out of the clamping space.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present application, the second transmission assembly includes a first synchronous wheel, a second synchronous wheel and a synchronous belt, the output end of the second driving member is connected to the first synchronous wheel, the labeling guide wheel is coaxially connected to the second synchronous wheel, and the synchronous belt is wound around the first synchronous wheel and the second synchronous wheel; specifically, under the above setting, the second driving member 7 drives the first synchronous wheel 20 to rotate, and under the action of the synchronous belt 22, drives the second synchronous wheel 21 and the labeling guide wheel 16 to rotate synchronously; wherein, the second transmission assembly also includes a tensioning wheel, and the tensioning wheel is in sliding contact with the synchronous belt; wherein, the support frame is rotatably provided with a connecting shaft, and the outer periphery of the connecting shaft is rotatably provided with a plurality of limiting clamping wheels. Specifically, under the above setting, it is convenient to tension the synchronous belt 22, ensure that the labeling synchronous wheel can be stably driven to rotate, and then ensure the labeling effect; further, the support frame 5 is rotatably provided with a connecting shaft 24, and the outer periphery of the connecting shaft 24 is rotatably provided with a plurality of limiting clamping wheels 17; under the action of the plurality of limiting clamping wheels 17, it is convenient to cooperate with the labeling guide wheel 16 to limit the test tube.

[0056] In this embodiment, the support frame 5 includes an upper support 31, a lower support 32 and a plurality of connecting rods, the upper support 31 is connected to the lower support 32 through the plurality of connecting rods, the first driving member 6 and the second driving member 7 are respectively installed between the upper support 31 and the lower support 32, and the first driving member 6 and the second driving member 7 are stacked. Specifically, under the above arrangement, the increase in the structural area caused by arranging the first driving member 6 and the second driving member 7 on the same plane can be reduced, so that the structure of the present invention is compact.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present application, the first transmission assembly is located on the upper end surface of the upper bracket 31, the first driving member 6 is located above the second driving member 7; and the second transmission assembly is located on the lower end surface of the lower bracket 32. Specifically, under the above arrangement, a reasonable structural distribution of the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly is achieved, and the structure is avoided to be complicated, so that the structure of the present invention is compact, that is, the structures of the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly do not interfere with each other, and the working stability is high.

[0058] In the embodiment of the present application, a sensor 26 is further provided on one side of the clamping space. The sensor 26 can be installed in the support frame 5. The sensor 26 is used to detect whether there is a test tube in the clamping space, thereby facilitating the label conveying module 4 to print and deliver the label.

[0059] In the embodiment of the present application, the label conveying module 4 includes a translation base 25, a horizontal driving member, a paper discharging assembly 27 mounted on the translation base 25, a paper receiving assembly 28 mounted on the translation base 25, a peeling assembly 29 mounted on the translation base 25, and a plurality of label paper guide shafts 30. The translation base 25 is slidably arranged on the frame 100, and the horizontal driving member is used to drive the translation base 25 to approach or move away from the test tube labeling mechanism 300; wherein the horizontal driving member is a cylinder; the paper discharging assembly 27 includes a paper discharging shaft and a member for driving the paper discharging shaft to rotate The paper delivery drive motor is driven by the paper receiving assembly 28; the paper receiving assembly 28 includes a paper receiving shaft and a paper receiving drive motor for driving the paper receiving shaft to rotate; further, a printing module is also installed on the translation base 25, and the printing module adopts the existing Pratt printer PT562, which is arranged between the paper delivery assembly 27 and the peeling assembly 29, and is used to print the corresponding test tube label on the delivered label paper; the paper delivery assembly 27, the paper receiving assembly 28, and the peeling assembly 29 are all conventional technologies and are not repeated here; the label paper guide shaft 30 is used to guide the paper delivery process of the label paper. Specifically, during operation, when the sensor 26 senses that there is a test tube in the clamping space, that is, when labeling is required, the horizontal driving member can drive the translation base 25 to approach the test tube labeling mechanism 300, and the label roll is arranged on the paper output shaft, and the label body is peeled off by the peeling component 29, and then the waste paper part of the label paper is recovered through the paper receiving shaft; wherein, when the horizontal driving member drives the translation base 25 to approach the test tube labeling mechanism 300, the peeling component 29 is located on one side of the labeling guide wheel 16, and the label paper at the peeling component 29 slides against the outer wall of the labeling guide wheel 16, and the peeling component 29 attaches the peeled label to the outer wall of the test tube via the labeling guide wheel 16.

[0060] Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present application, a sub-printing module electrically connected to the controller is also installed in the frame 100. When the labeling machine fails and cannot label, the sub-printing module can be manually enabled through the touch display screen to print out the barcode without affecting normal operation.

[0061] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention is disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with the profession can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes by using the technical contents disclosed above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments according to the technology of the present invention, which do not depart from the content of the technical solution of the present invention, are within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A labeling machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a frame and a tube preparation mechanism, a test tube unloading and exporting member and a test tube labeling mechanism respectively installed on the frame, wherein the tube preparation mechanism is located above the test tube unloading and exporting member, the test tube labeling mechanism is located below the test tube unloading and exporting member, a test tube discharge hole is penetrated at the lower end of the test tube unloading and exporting member, the test tube discharge hole is vertically arranged, a test tube sliding guide cavity is arranged in the test tube unloading and exporting member, the test tube sliding guide cavity is communicated with the test tube discharge hole, and the test tube The upper end of the material discharge outlet is provided with a feed inlet, which is connected with the test tube sliding guide cavity; the tube preparation mechanism includes a tube preparation rack, on which a tube preparation support plate is provided in an inclined downward direction, and a plurality of tube preparation slots are arranged in a row at equal intervals on the tube preparation support plate, and a lower tube hole is provided at the end of each of the tube preparation slots, and the lower tube hole is arranged corresponding to the feed inlet; a material blocking assembly is also installed at the end of the tube preparation rack, and the material blocking assembly is used to block the test tube so that it cannot fall from the lower tube hole; The test tube labeling mechanism comprises a labeling module and a label conveying module. The label conveying module is used to convey the label to the labeling station of the labeling module, and the labeling module is used to attach the label to the outer wall of the test tube.

2. A labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material blocking assembly includes a material blocking bracket and a plurality of material blocking components arranged in a row and at equal intervals on the material blocking bracket; the material blocking components correspond one to one with the pipe preparation grooves; each of the material blocking components includes a material blocking driving component and a material blocking block, and the material blocking driving component is used to drive the material blocking block to rotate so that the material blocking block moves back and forth close to or away from the connection between the pipe preparation groove and the lower pipe hole.

3. A labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipe standby rack is located at the upper end of the frame, and a transparent sliding cover is slidably provided on the upper end of the frame, and the transparent sliding cover is used to cover the upper end of the frame.

4. A labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The labeling module includes a support frame connected to the frame, a pipe connecting assembly movably arranged on the support frame, a pipe clamping assembly movably arranged on the support frame, a first driving member installed on the support frame, and a second driving member installed on the support frame; the first driving member is used to drive the pipe connecting assembly to swing, and the pipe connecting assembly is used to receive a test tube or unload a test tube; the second driving member is used to drive the pipe clamping assembly to move so that the pipe clamping assembly clamps the test tube; The connecting pipe assembly includes a first transmission assembly, a movable swing arm and a connecting pipe sleeve installed at one end of the movable swing arm. The other end of the movable swing arm is rotatably arranged on the support frame. The first driving member drives the movable swing arm to rotate through the first transmission assembly. A test tube positioning groove is penetrated through the middle of the connecting pipe sleeve.

5. A labeling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first transmission assembly includes a driving gear and a sector gear, the output end of the first driving member is drivingly connected to the driving gear, the outer edge of the sector gear is meshingly and transmission-connected with the driving gear, the center of the sector gear and the driving gear are rotatably arranged on the support frame respectively, the center of the sector gear is coaxially connected to the other end of the movable swing arm, the sector gear is provided with a synchronization groove, a synchronization block is installed on one side of the movable swing arm, and the synchronization block is movably inserted in the synchronization groove.

6. A labeling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The tube clamping assembly includes a second transmission assembly, a labeling guide wheel and a limiting clamping wheel. The labeling guide wheel and the limiting clamping wheel are respectively rotatably arranged on the support frame. The second driving member drives the labeling guide wheel to rotate through the second transmission assembly. A clamping space is formed between the labeling guide wheel and the limiting clamping wheel. The support frame is provided with an opening at the upper end of the clamping space.

7. A labeling machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the support frame is located at the outer edge of the opening and is provided with a supporting portion for supporting the test tube.

8. A labeling machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second transmission assembly includes a first synchronous wheel, a second synchronous wheel and a synchronous belt, the output end of the second driving member is drivingly connected to the first synchronous wheel, the labeling guide wheel is coaxially connected to the second synchronous wheel, and the synchronous belt is wound around the first synchronous wheel and the second synchronous wheel; The second transmission assembly further comprises a tensioning wheel, and the tensioning wheel is in sliding contact with the synchronous belt.

9. A labeling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support frame is rotatably provided with a connecting shaft, and the outer periphery of the connecting shaft is rotatably provided with a plurality of the limiting clamping wheels.

10. The labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The label conveying module includes a translation base, a horizontal driving member, a paper output assembly installed on the translation base, a paper receiving assembly installed on the translation base, a peeling assembly installed on the translation base and a plurality of label paper guide shafts. The translation base is slidably arranged on the frame, and the horizontal driving member is used to drive the translation base to approach or move away from the test tube labeling mechanism.

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