Side-taking type in-mold labeling system

Abstract

The invention discloses a side-taking type in-mold labeling system which comprises a label storing and taking device, a labeling device and a labeling device, and the label storing and taking device comprises a label storing mechanism and a label taking mechanism which are correspondingly arranged; the label embedding and molding device is used for obtaining a label embedding and molding part; the steering discharging device comprises a picking mechanism and a discharging conveying belt which are correspondingly arranged; and the side taking and transferring device comprises a first transferring mechanism used for moving back and forth between the label taking mechanism and the label burying and molding device, and a second transferring mechanism used for moving back and forth between the label burying and molding device and the picking mechanism. The side taking and transferring device sequentially flows to the label storing and taking device, the label burying and molding device and the steering and discharging device, label taking, label burying and molding and discharging operation is completed in a limited operation space, the large-batch label burying and molding production requirement can be met more rapidly and stably, and according to the actual production requirement, the production efficiency is improved, and the production cost is reduced. And the label embedding and plastic molding operation of the ring label and the bottom label can be quickly switched, so that the production efficiency is greatly improved, the production period is shortened, and the labor intensity is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of labeling equipment, and in particular to a side-taking in-mold labeling system. Background Art

[0002] With the development of society, product labeling has become an indispensable part of product production. Nowadays, product labels come in a variety of materials and shapes, and there are many types and varieties of labeled objects. Labeling requirements are also different, and the speed requirements for labeling are getting higher and higher. The number of product cavities is increasing, and manual labeling alone can no longer meet social needs. Therefore, at this stage, the labeling process has been transformed from manual labeling to automated mechanical control labeling, which has improved problems such as low production efficiency, poor labeling accuracy, and long production cycle. However, the existing labeling equipment occupies a large operating space, has a cumbersome operating process, low production efficiency, low yield rate, and high device cost, and cannot be applied to batch production needs. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to overcome the above technical problems, the present invention discloses a side-taking in-mold labeling system.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to achieve the above-mentioned purpose is:

[0005] A side-access in-mold labeling system, comprising:

[0006] The label storage and label retrieval device is used for label feeding, including a correspondingly arranged label storage mechanism and a label retrieval mechanism;

[0007] Embedding and injection molding device, used for embedding and injection molding of the label to obtain an embedded and injection molded part;

[0008] A turning discharging device, used for discharging the embedded marked plastic parts, including a correspondingly arranged picking mechanism and a discharging conveyor belt;

[0009] The side-picking transfer device is used to transfer the label to be embedded and the embedded plastic part, including a first transfer mechanism used to travel back and forth between the label picking mechanism and the embedded plastic device, and a second transfer mechanism used to travel back and forth between the embedded plastic device and the picking mechanism.

[0010] The above-mentioned side-access in-mold labeling system, wherein the label storage mechanism includes at least one set of label bins, each of which is equipped with a set of label push plates and a label outlet;

[0011] The label bin comprises a front fixing plate and a rear fixing plate which are arranged opposite to each other, a plurality of groups of limiting rods are connected and arranged between the front fixing plate and the rear fixing plate, and a label guide cavity is formed between the plurality of groups of limiting rods;

[0012] The label pushing plate is adaptively and movably arranged in the label guiding cavity, and the pushing direction of the label pushing plate is parallel to the label discharging direction of the label guiding cavity;

[0013] The label outlet is arranged through the front fixing plate and is communicated with the label guiding cavity.

[0014] The above-mentioned side-take in-mold labeling system, wherein the label push plate comprises an integrally formed push plate body and a guide slider;

[0015] A guide through hole for the limiting rod to pass through is arranged through the guide slider, and the guide slider is installed on the limiting rod through the guide through hole, so that the push plate body is movably arranged in the label guide cavity.

[0016] The above-mentioned side-picking in-mold labeling system, wherein the label picking mechanism includes a label picking component that is arranged in conjunction with the label bin, the label picking component includes a label picking seat, and a plurality of groups of first suction cups that are arranged on the label picking seat at intervals, the first suction cups are connected to a negative pressure generating device, and a label flattening suction cavity is formed between the plurality of groups of the first suction cups, and the label flattening suction cavity is arranged corresponding to the label outlet.

[0017] In the above-mentioned side-take in-mold labeling system, the label storage and label taking device further comprises:

[0018] A first X-direction moving mechanism, used for driving the label picking mechanism to move along the X-direction, comprising a first moving power assembly, and the label picking seat is arranged on the first moving power assembly;

[0019] The first Y-direction moving mechanism is used to drive the label picking mechanism to move along the first Y-direction moving mechanism, and includes a second moving power assembly and a first guide assembly. The first moving power assembly is movably arranged on the first guide assembly through the second moving power assembly, and the driving direction of the second moving power assembly is perpendicular to the driving direction of the first moving power assembly;

[0020] The first turning mechanism is used to drive the label taking mechanism to turn over and unload materials, and comprises a first turning power component and a turning shaft driven to rotate by the first turning power component, and the guide component is arranged on the turning shaft.

[0021] The above-mentioned side-picking in-mold labeling system, wherein the picking mechanism includes a picking base, and a plurality of groups of second suction cups distributed on the picking base at intervals, a first positioning sleeve is arranged around the second suction cup, and the second suction cup is connected to a negative pressure generating device.

[0022] In the above-mentioned side-take in-mold labeling system, the diverting and discharging device further comprises:

[0023] A second turning mechanism, used to drive the pickup mechanism to turn over and discharge materials, comprising a second turning power assembly, and the pickup base is arranged on the second turning power assembly;

[0024] A second X-direction moving mechanism, used for driving the picking mechanism to move along the X-direction, comprises a second guide assembly and a third moving power assembly, wherein the second flipping power assembly is movably arranged on the second guide assembly through the third moving power assembly;

[0025] A second Y-direction moving mechanism, used for driving the picking mechanism to move along the Y-direction, comprises a third guide assembly and a fourth moving power assembly, wherein the second guide assembly is movably arranged on the third guide assembly through the fourth moving power assembly, and the guiding direction of the third guide assembly is perpendicular to the guiding direction of the second guide assembly;

[0026] The first Z-direction moving mechanism is used to drive the picking mechanism to move along the Z direction, and includes a fourth guide component and a fifth moving power component. The third guide component is movably arranged on the fourth guide component through the fifth moving power component, and the guiding direction of the fourth guide component is perpendicular to the guiding direction of the second guide component.

[0027] The above-mentioned side-take in-mold labeling system, wherein the first transfer mechanism comprises a first transfer base, and a plurality of groups of label embedding components arranged on the first transfer base at intervals;

[0028] The embedded marker assembly includes an embedded marker head, an electrostatic needle mounting member and an isolation plate, wherein the embedded marker head includes an electrostatic generating end and an electrostatic removing end formed in one piece;

[0029] The electrostatic generating end is provided with a hollow electrostatic generating cavity, and a plurality of groups of electrostatic transmission holes are provided transversely through the electrostatic generating end, and the electrostatic transmission holes are connected with the electrostatic generating cavity;

[0030] The electrostatic needle mounting part is installed in the electrostatic generating chamber, and a plurality of groups of electrostatic needles are arranged around the electrostatic needle mounting part, and the electrostatic needles are inserted into the electrostatic transmission holes;

[0031] The isolation plate is arranged at the static electricity removal end, and the static electricity removal end is provided with a label contact end surface.

[0032] The above-mentioned side-taking in-mold labeling system, wherein the second transfer mechanism includes a second transfer base, and a plurality of groups of third suction cups arranged on the second transfer base at intervals, a second positioning sleeve is arranged around the third suction cup, and the third suction cup is connected to the negative pressure generating device.

[0033] In the above-mentioned side-taking in-mold labeling system, the side-taking transfer device further comprises:

[0034] A third transfer base, used for movably mounting the first transfer mechanism and the second transfer mechanism;

[0035] A third X-direction moving mechanism is arranged on the third transfer base, and is used to drive the first transfer mechanism to move along the X-direction, and comprises a fifth guide assembly and a sixth moving power assembly, wherein the first transfer mechanism is movably arranged on the fifth guide assembly through the sixth moving power assembly;

[0036] a fourth X-direction moving mechanism, which is arranged on the third transfer base and is used to drive the second transfer mechanism to move along the X-direction, and comprises a sixth guide assembly and a seventh moving power assembly, wherein the second transfer mechanism is movably arranged on the sixth guide assembly through the seventh moving power assembly, and the guiding direction of the sixth guide assembly is parallel to the guiding direction of the fifth guide assembly;

[0037] The third Y-direction moving mechanism is used to drive the third transfer base to move along the Y-direction, and includes a seventh guide assembly and an eighth moving power assembly. The third transfer base is movably arranged on the seventh guide assembly through the eighth moving power assembly, and the guiding direction of the seventh guide assembly is perpendicular to the guiding direction of the sixth guide assembly.

[0038] The beneficial effects of the present invention include the following:

[0039] (1) By using the side-taking transfer device to sequentially transfer to the label storage and taking device, the label embedding molding device and the turning and discharging device, the label taking, label embedding molding and discharging operations can be completed in a limited operating space, and the label embedding molding production requirements of large quantities can be achieved at a higher speed and more stably. In addition, the label embedding molding operations of the label ring sticker and the bottom sticker can be quickly switched according to actual production needs, thereby greatly improving production efficiency, shortening production cycle and reducing labor intensity;

[0040] (2) The label storage and label picking device is based on the matching arrangement of the label storage mechanism and the label picking mechanism to optimize the independence and continuity of the label storage and label picking operations, and based on the use of the first X-direction moving mechanism and the first Y-direction moving mechanism to drive the label picking mechanism to quickly reach the specified position, and then the first flipping mechanism picks up the label and flips it to unload the material; wherein, according to actual production needs, the number of the label bin and the label picking component can be set by oneself, and the number of the first flipping mechanism controlling the label picking mechanism can also be set by oneself, so as to meet the needs of large-scale label picking and improve the label picking efficiency;

[0041] (3) The turning and discharging device uses the second X-direction moving mechanism, the second Y-direction moving mechanism and the first Z-direction moving mechanism to drive the picking mechanism to quickly reach the specified position, and cooperates with the second flipping mechanism to drive the picking mechanism to flip 90 degrees to discharge the product after picking up the product to be discharged, thereby optimizing the continuity of the suction and discharging operations and improving the product discharging efficiency;

[0042] (4) The side-picking transfer device uses the third Y-axis moving mechanism to drive the first transfer mechanism and the second transfer mechanism away from or close to the embedded marking plastic device to achieve the transfer of the label to be embedded and the embedded marking plastic part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0044] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the label storage and retrieval device in the present invention;

[0046] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the label taking mechanism, the first X-direction moving mechanism and the first Y-direction moving mechanism in the present invention;

[0047] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the label storage mechanism in the present invention;

[0048] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the turning and discharging device in the present invention;

[0049] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the picking mechanism, the second flipping mechanism and the second X-direction moving mechanism in the present invention;

[0050] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the side-taking and transferring device in the present invention;

[0051] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first transfer mechanism, the second transfer mechanism, the third X-axis movement mechanism and the fourth X-axis movement mechanism in the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] The present invention is further described below by means of specific embodiments to make the technical solution of the present invention easier to understand and grasp, rather than to limit the present invention.

[0053] Example: See Figures 1 to 8 This embodiment provides a side-access in-mold labeling system, the system comprising:

[0054] The label storage and label retrieval device 2 is used for label feeding, and includes a label storage mechanism 21 and a label retrieval mechanism 22 which are arranged accordingly;

[0055] Embedding and injection molding device 3, used for embedding and injection molding of the label to obtain an embedded and injection molded part;

[0056] A turning discharging device 1, used for discharging the embedded marked plastic parts, including a correspondingly arranged picking mechanism and a discharging conveyor belt;

[0057] The side-picking transfer device 4 is used to transfer the labels to be embedded and the embedded plastic parts, including a first transfer mechanism 41 for moving back and forth between the label picking mechanism and the embedded plastic device 3, and a second transfer mechanism 42 for moving back and forth between the embedded plastic device 3 and the picking mechanism.

[0058] Specifically, by adopting the side-taking and transferring device 4 to sequentially circulate among the label storage and taking device 2, the embedded label molding device 3 and the turning and discharging device 1, the label taking, embedded label molding and discharging operations can be completed within a limited operating space, achieving faster and more stable compatibility with large-scale embedded label molding production requirements, and can quickly switch the embedded label molding operations of label ring stickers and bottom stickers according to actual production needs, thereby greatly improving production efficiency, shortening production cycles, and reducing labor intensity.

[0059] Preferably, the label storage mechanism 21 includes at least one set of label bins, each of which is equipped with a set of label push plates 211 and a label outlet 212;

[0060] The label bin includes a front fixing plate and a rear fixing plate that are arranged opposite to each other, and a plurality of groups of limiting rods 213 are connected and arranged between the front fixing plate and the rear fixing plate, and a label guide cavity is formed between the plurality of groups of limiting rods 213; specifically, under the limiting action of the limiting rods 213, the label is guided and fed in the label guide cavity, thereby improving the stacking and feeding orderliness of the label;

[0061] The label push plate 211 is adaptively and movably arranged in the label guide cavity, and the pushing direction of the label push plate 211 is parallel to the label outlet direction of the label guide cavity; specifically, when the label is fed in the label guide cavity, the label push plate 211 pushes the label to continuously approach the label outlet 212 due to gravity, so as to realize the label feeding operation;

[0062] The label outlet 212 is disposed through the front fixing plate and communicated with the label guiding cavity.

[0063] Furthermore, a plurality of groups of intercepting paddles 214 are arranged around the label outlet 212 to prevent the next label from being dragged out, so as to ensure that the label picking mechanism 22 picks up one label each time.

[0064] Furthermore, the rear fixing plate is arranged at a height greater than the front fixing plate, so that the label outlet direction of the label bin is inclined downward.

[0065] Preferably, the label push plate 211 includes an integrally formed push plate body and a guide slider;

[0066] A guide through hole for the limiting rod 213 to pass through is set through the guide slider, and the guide slider is installed on the limiting rod 213 through the guide through hole, so that the push plate body can be movably set in the label guide cavity; specifically, when the label is fed in the label guide cavity, the guide slider moves along the limiting rod 213, so that the push plate body pushes the label in the label guide cavity to continuously approach the label outlet 212, so as to realize the label feeding operation.

[0067] Furthermore, a plurality of groups of limiting grooves for limiting the limiting rod 213 are arranged on the peripheral side of the push plate body, so as to effectively improve the pushing reliability and stability of the push plate body.

[0068] Furthermore, the length of the limiting rod 213 located at the top of the label guiding cavity is shorter than the length of the other limiting rods 213, so that a label feeding port for feeding labels is formed between the limiting rod 213 and the rear fixing plate.

[0069] Preferably, the label picking mechanism includes a label picking component matched with the label bin, the label picking component includes a label picking seat, and several groups of first suction cups arranged on the label picking seat at intervals, the first suction cups are connected to a negative pressure generating device, and a label flattening suction cavity is formed between the several groups of the first suction cups, and the label flattening suction cavity is arranged corresponding to the label outlet 212.

[0070] Preferably, the label storage and retrieval device further comprises:

[0071] The first X-direction moving mechanism 23 is used to drive the label picking mechanism 22 to move along the X-direction, and includes a first moving power assembly, and the label picking seat is arranged on the first moving power assembly;

[0072] The first Y-direction moving mechanism 24 is used to drive the label picking mechanism 22 to move along the first Y-direction moving mechanism, and includes a second moving power assembly and a first guide assembly. The first moving power assembly is movably arranged on the first guide assembly through the second moving power assembly, and the driving direction of the second moving power assembly is perpendicular to the driving direction of the first moving power assembly;

[0073] The first flipping mechanism 25 is used to drive the label taking mechanism 22 to flip and unload materials, and includes a first flipping power component and a flipping shaft driven to rotate by the first flipping power component. The guide component is arranged on the flipping shaft.

[0074] Preferably, the first guide assembly includes a first movable base and a plurality of first guide rails, and the first movable power assembly is disposed on the first movable base;

[0075] The first guide rail is arranged on the flip axis along a first Y-direction moving mechanism, the first moving base is movably arranged on the first guide rail, and the second moving power component is transmission-connected to the first moving base.

[0076] Specifically, the first moving power assembly and the second moving power assembly are preferably, but not limited to, assemblies driven by cylinders, motors, etc.; when the first moving power assembly is in operation, the label picking mechanism 22 is driven to approach or move away from the label along the X direction, and when the second moving power assembly is in operation, the label picking mechanism 22 is driven to move along the first Y direction.

[0077] Preferably, the first guide assembly further includes a first proximity switch and a second proximity switch, the first proximity switch and the second proximity switch are respectively arranged at two ends of the first guide rail corresponding to the first movable base, and the first proximity switch and the second proximity switch are respectively electrically connected to the label taking mechanism 22;

[0078] When the first proximity switch senses that the first mobile base is approaching, the label picking mechanism 22 is driven to pick up the label;

[0079] When the second proximity switch senses that the first moving base approaches, the picking mechanism is driven to release the label.

[0080] Preferably, the first flipping mechanism 25 further includes a sensor sheet, a third proximity switch and a fourth proximity switch, wherein the sensor sheet is disposed on the first flipping power assembly, and the third proximity switch and the fourth proximity switch are electrically connected to the first X-direction moving mechanism 23 respectively;

[0081] When the third proximity switch senses that the sensing sheet is approaching, the first X-direction moving mechanism 23 is driven to work;

[0082] When the fourth proximity switch senses that the sensing sheet is approaching, the first X-direction moving mechanism 23 is driven to operate.

[0083] In this embodiment, the label storage and retrieval device, when in operation, comprises the following steps:

[0084] Step 1-1, putting a label into the label guide cavity from the label feed port, and under the pushing action of the label push plate 211, the label continuously approaches the label outlet 212 to realize the label feeding operation;

[0085] Step 1-2, the first flipping mechanism 25 drives the label taking mechanism 22 toward the label outlet 212, and when the third proximity switch senses that the induction sheet is approaching, the first X-direction moving mechanism 23 drives the label taking mechanism 22 to approach the label outlet 212 along the X direction;

[0086] At the same time, the first Y-direction moving mechanism 24 drives the label picking mechanism 22 to move along the first Y-direction moving mechanism. When the first proximity switch senses that the first movable base is approaching, the label picking mechanism 22 is driven to pick up the label to implement the label picking operation.

[0087] Step 1-3, the first X-direction moving mechanism 23 drives the label picking mechanism 22 to move in the opposite direction along the X-direction, and at this time, the label picking mechanism 22 picks up the label and moves away from the label outlet 212;

[0088] Step 1-4, the first flipping mechanism 25 drives the label taking mechanism 22 to rotate 180° to move away from the label outlet 212, and when the fourth proximity switch senses that the sensing sheet is approaching, the first X-direction moving mechanism 23 drives the label taking mechanism 22 to move along the X-direction;

[0089] At the same time, the first Y-direction moving mechanism drives the label picking mechanism 22 to move in the opposite direction along the first Y-direction moving mechanism. When the second proximity switch senses that the first movable base is approaching, the label picking mechanism 22 is driven to release the label to realize the label unloading operation.

[0090] Specifically, based on the matching arrangement of the label storage mechanism 21 and the label picking mechanism 22, the independence and continuity of the label storage and label picking operations are optimized, and based on the use of the first X-direction moving mechanism 23 and the first Y-direction moving mechanism 24, the label picking mechanism 22 is driven to quickly reach the specified position, and then the first flipping mechanism 25 picks up the label and flips it over to unload the material; wherein, according to actual production needs, the setting quantity of the label bin and the label picking component can be set by oneself, and the control quantity of the first flipping mechanism 25 on the label picking mechanism 22 can also be set by oneself, so as to meet the needs of large-scale label picking and improve the label picking efficiency.

[0091] Preferably, the picking mechanism includes a picking base, and a plurality of groups of second suction cups distributed on the picking base at intervals, a first positioning sleeve is arranged around the second suction cup, and the second suction cup is connected to a negative pressure generating device.

[0092] Furthermore, the adsorption surface of the second suction cup is flush with the positioning surface of the first positioning sleeve; wherein, the second suction cup is used to adsorb the embedded and marked plastic parts, and the first positioning sleeve is used to stabilize the embedded and marked plastic parts, so as to further improve the picking reliability and stability of the embedded and marked plastic parts.

[0093] Preferably, the diverting and discharging device further comprises:

[0094] The second turning mechanism 12 is used to drive the picking mechanism 11 to turn over and discharge the material, and includes a second turning power assembly, and the picking base is arranged on the second turning power assembly;

[0095] The second X-direction moving mechanism 13 is used to drive the picking mechanism 11 to move along the X-direction, and comprises a second guide assembly and a third moving power assembly, wherein the second flipping power assembly is movably arranged on the second guide assembly through the third moving power assembly;

[0096] The second Y-direction moving mechanism 14 is used to drive the picking mechanism 11 to move along the Y-direction, and comprises a third guide assembly and a fourth moving power assembly, wherein the second guide assembly is movably arranged on the third guide assembly through the fourth moving power assembly, and the guiding direction of the third guide assembly is perpendicular to the guiding direction of the second guide assembly;

[0097] The first Z-direction moving mechanism 15 is used to drive the picking mechanism 11 to move along the Z direction, and includes a fourth guide component and a fifth moving power component. The third guide component is movably arranged on the fourth guide component through the fifth moving power component, and the guiding direction of the fourth guide component is perpendicular to the guiding direction of the second guide component.

[0098] Specifically, the flipping angle of the second flipping power assembly is 90°.

[0099] Preferably, the second guide assembly includes a second movable base and a plurality of sets of second guide rails, and the second flipping power assembly is arranged on the second movable base;

[0100] The third movable power assembly and the second guide rail are both arranged on the second movable base along the X direction, the third guide assembly is movably arranged on the second guide rail, and the third movable power assembly is transmission-connected with the third guide assembly.

[0101] Specifically, the third moving power component is preferably, but not limited to, a component driven by a cylinder, a motor, etc.; when the third moving power component works, it drives the picking mechanism 11 to approach or move away from the embedded marked plastic part to be discharged along the X direction.

[0102] Preferably, the second guide assembly further includes a fifth proximity switch and a sixth proximity switch, the fifth proximity switch and the sixth proximity switch are respectively arranged at two ends of the second guide rail corresponding to the third movable base, and the fifth proximity switch and the sixth proximity switch are respectively electrically connected to the picking mechanism 11;

[0103] When the fifth proximity switch senses that the third movable base is approaching, the picking mechanism 11 is driven to pick up the embedded marked plastic part;

[0104] When the sixth proximity switch senses that the third movable base approaches, it drives the picking mechanism 11 to release the embedded plastic part.

[0105] Preferably, the third guide assembly comprises a transverse rod and a third movable base, and the third movable base is movably arranged on the second guide rail;

[0106] The transverse rod is arranged along the Y direction, the third movable base is movably arranged on the transverse rod, and the fourth movable power component is transmission-connected with the third movable base.

[0107] Specifically, the fourth mobile power component is preferably, but not limited to, a component driven by a cylinder, a motor, etc.; when the fourth mobile power component works, it drives the picking mechanism 11 to move along the Y direction.

[0108] Preferably, the fourth guide assembly includes a fourth mobile base and a plurality of sets of third guide rails, and the fifth mobile power assembly is arranged on the fourth mobile base;

[0109] The third guide rail is arranged on the fourth movable base along the Z direction, the transverse rod is movably arranged on the third guide rail, and the fifth movable power assembly is transmission-connected with the transverse rod.

[0110] Specifically, the fifth moving power component is preferably, but not limited to, a component driven by a cylinder, a motor, etc.; when the fifth moving power component works, it drives the picking mechanism 11 to move along the Z direction.

[0111] Preferably, the fourth guide assembly further includes a seventh proximity switch and an eighth proximity switch, the seventh proximity switch and the eighth proximity switch are respectively arranged at two ends of the third guide rail corresponding to the transverse rod, and the seventh proximity switch and the eighth proximity switch are respectively electrically connected to the second flipping mechanism 12;

[0112] When the seventh proximity switch senses that the traverse rod approaches, the second flipping mechanism 12 is driven to operate;

[0113] When the eighth proximity switch senses that the transverse rod approaches, the second flipping mechanism 12 is driven to operate.

[0114] Specifically, the device also includes a safety door curtain arranged on the fourth movable base to avoid interfering with the flipping and discharging of the buried marked plastic parts.

[0115] Specifically, the discharging conveyor belt is arranged corresponding to the picking mechanism 11; when the picking mechanism 11 is flipped through the second flipping mechanism 12 to the point where the adsorption surface of the second suction cup is parallel to the picking mechanism 11, the picking mechanism 11 releases the embedded marked plastic parts, and the discharging conveyor belt carries the embedded marked plastic parts out of the material.

[0116] In this embodiment, the diverting and discharging device, when in operation, comprises the following steps:

[0117] Step 3-1, the first Z-direction moving mechanism 15 drives the picking mechanism 11 to move along the Z-direction, and when the seventh proximity switch senses that the transverse rod is approaching, the second flipping mechanism 12 drives the picking mechanism 11 toward the embedded marked plastic part to be discharged;

[0118] At the same time, the second X-direction moving mechanism 13 drives the picking mechanism 11 to move along the X-direction. When the fifth proximity switch senses that the third moving base is approaching, the picking mechanism 11 is close to the embedded marked plastic part to be discharged. The picking mechanism 11 absorbs and picks up the embedded marked plastic part to realize the absorption and material taking operation.

[0119] Step 3-2, the second X-direction moving mechanism 13 drives the picking mechanism 11 to move in the reverse direction along the X-direction, and when the sixth proximity switch senses that the third moving base is approaching, the picking mechanism 11 picks up the embedded marked plastic part to be discharged and resets;

[0120] The second Y-direction moving mechanism 14 drives the picking mechanism 11 to move and adjust its position along the Y-direction to realize the transfer operation of the buried marked plastic parts;

[0121] Step 3-3, the first Z-direction moving mechanism 15 drives the picking mechanism 11 to move in the reverse direction along the Z direction, and when the eighth proximity switch senses that the transverse rod is approaching, the second flipping mechanism 12 drives the picking mechanism 11 toward the discharge conveyor belt;

[0122] At the same time, the second X-direction moving mechanism 13 drives the picking mechanism 11 to move along the X-direction. When the fifth proximity switch senses that the third movable base is approaching, the picking mechanism 11 is close to the discharge conveyor belt. The picking mechanism 11 places the embedded marked plastic part on the discharge conveyor belt to realize the flipping and discharging operation.

[0123] Specifically, based on the use of the second X-axis moving mechanism 13, the second Y-axis moving mechanism 14 and the first Z-axis moving mechanism 15, the picking mechanism 11 is driven to quickly reach the specified position, and the second flipping mechanism 12 is used to drive the picking mechanism 11 to flip 90 degrees after picking up the embedded marked plastic parts to be discharged, thereby optimizing the continuity of the adsorption and flipping operations and improving the discharge efficiency of the embedded marked plastic parts.

[0124] Preferably, the first transfer mechanism 41 includes a first transfer base, and a plurality of groups of marker embedding components arranged on the first transfer base at intervals;

[0125] The embedded marker assembly includes an embedded marker head, an electrostatic needle mounting member and an isolation plate, wherein the embedded marker head includes an electrostatic generating end and an electrostatic removing end formed in one piece;

[0126] The electrostatic generating end is provided with a hollow electrostatic generating cavity, and a plurality of groups of electrostatic transmission holes are provided transversely through the electrostatic generating end, and the electrostatic transmission holes are connected with the electrostatic generating cavity;

[0127] The electrostatic needle mounting part is installed in the electrostatic generating cavity, and a plurality of groups of electrostatic needles are arranged around the electrostatic needle mounting part, and the electrostatic needles are inserted into the electrostatic transmission holes; the electrostatic needles are used to conduct static electricity so that the label is adsorbed on the label embedding head;

[0128] The isolation plate is arranged at the static electricity removal end, and the static electricity removal end is provided with a label contact end surface.

[0129] Preferably, the second transfer mechanism 42 includes a second transfer base, and a plurality of groups of third suction cups arranged on the second transfer base at intervals, a second positioning sleeve is arranged around the third suction cup, and the third suction cup is connected to a negative pressure generating device.

[0130] Preferably, the adsorption surface of the third suction cup is flush with the positioning surface of the second positioning sleeve; wherein, the third suction cup is used to adsorb the embedded and marked plastic parts, and the second positioning sleeve is used to stabilize the embedded and marked plastic parts, so as to further improve the picking reliability and stability of the embedded and marked plastic parts.

[0131] Preferably, the side-taking and loading device 4 further includes:

[0132] A third transfer base, used for movably mounting the first transfer mechanism 41 and the second transfer mechanism 42;

[0133] The third X-direction moving mechanism 43 is arranged on the third transfer base, and is used to drive the first transfer mechanism 41 to move along the X-direction, and comprises a fifth guide assembly and a sixth moving power assembly, and the first transfer mechanism 41 is movably arranged on the fifth guide assembly through the sixth moving power assembly;

[0134] The fourth X-direction moving mechanism 44 is arranged on the third transfer base, and is used to drive the second transfer mechanism 42 to move along the X-direction, and includes a sixth guide assembly and a seventh moving power assembly. The second transfer mechanism 42 is movably arranged on the sixth guide assembly through the seventh moving power assembly, and the guiding direction of the sixth guide assembly is parallel to the guiding direction of the fifth guide assembly.

[0135] The third Y-direction moving mechanism 45 is used to drive the third transfer base to move along the Y-direction, and includes a seventh guide assembly and an eighth moving power assembly. The third transfer base is movably arranged on the seventh guide assembly through the eighth moving power assembly, and the guiding direction of the seventh guide assembly is perpendicular to the guiding direction of the sixth guide assembly.

[0136] Specifically, based on the use of the third Y-axis moving mechanism 45, the first transfer mechanism 41 and the second transfer mechanism 42 are driven to move away from or approach the embedded marking plastic device 3 to achieve the transfer of the label to be embedded and the embedded marking plastic part.

[0137] Preferably, the fifth guide assembly includes a plurality of fourth guide rails arranged on the third transfer base along the X direction, the first transfer base is movably arranged on the fourth guide rails, and the sixth mobile power assembly is transmission-connected to the first transfer base;

[0138] The sixth guide assembly includes a plurality of fifth guide rails arranged on the third transfer base along the X direction, the second transfer base is movably arranged on the fifth guide rails, and the seventh mobile power assembly is transmission-connected with the second transfer base.

[0139] Specifically, the sixth mobile power assembly and the sixth mobile power assembly are preferably but not limited to assemblies driven by cylinders, motors, etc.; when the sixth mobile power assembly works, it drives the first transfer mechanism 41 to approach or move away from the label picking mechanism 22 along the X direction; when the seventh mobile power assembly works, it drives the second transfer mechanism 42 to approach or move away from the picking mechanism 11 along the X direction.

[0140] In this embodiment, when the side-picking transfer device 4 transfers the label to be embedded and the embedded plastic part, the following steps are included:

[0141] Step 2-1, the third Y-direction moving mechanism 45 drives the third transfer base to move along the Y-direction, so that the first transfer mechanism 41 is close to the label picking mechanism 22 that has picked up the label;

[0142] Step 2-2, the third X-direction moving mechanism 43 drives the first transfer mechanism 41 to approach the label picking mechanism along the X-direction, and the electrostatic needle conducts static electricity to make the label adsorbed on the label embedding head, thereby realizing the electrostatic adsorption label operation;

[0143] Step 2-3, after picking up the label, the third X-direction moving mechanism 43 drives the first transfer mechanism 41 away from the label picking mechanism 22 along the X direction, and the third Y-direction moving mechanism 45 drives the third transfer base to move in the Y direction in the opposite direction, so that the first transfer mechanism 41 is close to the label embedding and molding device 3;

[0144] Step 2-4, when the first transfer mechanism 41 reaches the embedded labeling plastic device 3, the electrostatic needle stops conducting static electricity, the label is placed in the embedded labeling plastic device 3, and at the same time, the second transfer mechanism 42 picks up the embedded labeling plastic part that has been injected, and the third Y-axis moving mechanism 45 drives the second transfer mechanism 42 away from the embedded labeling plastic device 3;

[0145] Step 2-5, the embedded marking plastic device 3 performs injection molding to obtain an embedded marking plastic part.

[0146] Step 2-6, the third Y-direction moving mechanism 45 drives the second transfer mechanism 42 to approach the picking mechanism 11 along the Y direction;

[0147] Step 2-7: the fourth X-direction moving mechanism 44 drives the second transfer mechanism 42 to approach the picking mechanism 11 along the X-direction to wait for the picking mechanism 11 to pick up the material.

[0148] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Any technician familiar with the field can make many possible changes and modifications to the technical solution of the present invention by using the technical means and technical contents disclosed above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, or modify it into an equivalent embodiment of equivalent changes. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the shape, structure and principle of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A side-access in-mold labeling system, characterized in that: The system comprises: The label storage and label retrieval device is used for label feeding, including a correspondingly arranged label storage mechanism and a label retrieval mechanism; Embedding and injection molding device, used for embedding and injection molding of the label to obtain an embedded and injection molded part; A turning discharging device, used for discharging the embedded marked plastic parts, including a correspondingly arranged picking mechanism and a discharging conveyor belt; The side-picking transfer device is used to transfer the label to be embedded and the embedded plastic part, including a first transfer mechanism used to travel back and forth between the label picking mechanism and the embedded plastic device, and a second transfer mechanism used to travel back and forth between the embedded plastic device and the picking mechanism.

2. The side-access in-mold labeling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The label storage mechanism includes at least one set of label bins, each of which is equipped with a set of label push plates and a label outlet; The label bin comprises a front fixing plate and a rear fixing plate which are arranged opposite to each other, a plurality of groups of limiting rods are connected and arranged between the front fixing plate and the rear fixing plate, and a label guide cavity is formed between the plurality of groups of limiting rods; The label pushing plate is adaptively and movably arranged in the label guiding cavity, and the pushing direction of the label pushing plate is parallel to the label discharging direction of the label guiding cavity; The label outlet is arranged through the front fixing plate and is communicated with the label guiding cavity.

3. The side-access in-mold labeling system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The label push plate includes an integrally formed push plate body and a guide slider; A guide through hole for the limiting rod to pass through is arranged through the guide slider, and the guide slider is installed on the limiting rod through the guide through hole, so that the push plate body is movably arranged in the label guide cavity.

4. The side-access in-mold labeling system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The label picking mechanism includes a label picking component matched with the label bin, the label picking component includes a label picking seat, and a plurality of groups of first suction cups arranged on the label picking seat at intervals, the first suction cups are connected to a negative pressure generating device, and a label flattening suction cavity is formed between the plurality of groups of the first suction cups, and the label flattening suction cavity is arranged corresponding to the label outlet.

5. The side-access in-mold labeling system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The label storage and label retrieval device also includes: A first X-direction moving mechanism, used for driving the label picking mechanism to move along the X-direction, comprising a first moving power assembly, and the label picking seat is arranged on the first moving power assembly; The first Y-direction moving mechanism is used to drive the label picking mechanism to move along the first Y-direction moving mechanism, and includes a second moving power assembly and a first guide assembly. The first moving power assembly is movably arranged on the first guide assembly through the second moving power assembly, and the driving direction of the second moving power assembly is perpendicular to the driving direction of the first moving power assembly; The first turning mechanism is used to drive the label taking mechanism to turn over and unload materials, and comprises a first turning power component and a turning shaft driven to rotate by the first turning power component, and the guide component is arranged on the turning shaft.

6. The side-access in-mold labeling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The picking mechanism comprises a picking base, and a plurality of groups of second suction cups which are arranged on the picking base at intervals, a first positioning sleeve is arranged around the second suction cup, and the second suction cup is connected to a negative pressure generating device.

7. The side-access in-mold labeling system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The turning and discharging device also includes: A second turning mechanism, used to drive the pickup mechanism to turn over and discharge materials, comprising a second turning power assembly, and the pickup base is arranged on the second turning power assembly; A second X-direction moving mechanism, used for driving the picking mechanism to move along the X-direction, comprises a second guide assembly and a third moving power assembly, wherein the second flipping power assembly is movably arranged on the second guide assembly through the third moving power assembly; A second Y-direction moving mechanism, used for driving the picking mechanism to move along the Y-direction, comprises a third guide assembly and a fourth moving power assembly, wherein the second guide assembly is movably arranged on the third guide assembly through the fourth moving power assembly, and the guiding direction of the third guide assembly is perpendicular to the guiding direction of the second guide assembly; The first Z-direction moving mechanism is used to drive the picking mechanism to move along the Z direction, and includes a fourth guide component and a fifth moving power component. The third guide component is movably arranged on the fourth guide component through the fifth moving power component, and the guiding direction of the fourth guide component is perpendicular to the guiding direction of the second guide component.

8. The side-access in-mold labeling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first transfer mechanism includes a first transfer base, and a plurality of marker embedding components arranged on the first transfer base at intervals; The embedded marker assembly includes an embedded marker head, an electrostatic needle mounting member and an isolation plate, wherein the embedded marker head includes an electrostatic generating end and an electrostatic removing end formed in one piece; The electrostatic generating end is provided with a hollow electrostatic generating cavity, and a plurality of groups of electrostatic transmission holes are provided transversely through the electrostatic generating end, and the electrostatic transmission holes are connected with the electrostatic generating cavity; The electrostatic needle mounting part is installed in the electrostatic generating chamber, and a plurality of groups of electrostatic needles are arranged around the electrostatic needle mounting part, and the electrostatic needles are inserted into the electrostatic transmission holes; The isolation plate is arranged at the static electricity removal end, and the static electricity removal end is provided with a label contact end surface.

9. The side-access in-mold labeling system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second transfer mechanism includes a second transfer base, and a plurality of groups of third suction cups arranged on the second transfer base at intervals, a second positioning sleeve is arranged around the third suction cup, and the third suction cup is connected to the negative pressure generating device.

10. The side-access in-mold labeling system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The side-taking and loading device also includes: A third transfer base, used for movably mounting the first transfer mechanism and the second transfer mechanism; A third X-direction moving mechanism is arranged on the third transfer base, and is used to drive the first transfer mechanism to move along the X-direction, and comprises a fifth guide assembly and a sixth moving power assembly, wherein the first transfer mechanism is movably arranged on the fifth guide assembly through the sixth moving power assembly; a fourth X-direction moving mechanism, which is arranged on the third transfer base and is used to drive the second transfer mechanism to move along the X-direction, and comprises a sixth guide assembly and a seventh moving power assembly, wherein the second transfer mechanism is movably arranged on the sixth guide assembly through the seventh moving power assembly, and the guiding direction of the sixth guide assembly is parallel to the guiding direction of the fifth guide assembly; The third Y-direction moving mechanism is used to drive the third transfer base to move along the Y-direction, and includes a seventh guide assembly and an eighth moving power assembly. The third transfer base is movably arranged on the seventh guide assembly through the eighth moving power assembly, and the guiding direction of the seventh guide assembly is perpendicular to the guiding direction of the sixth guide assembly.

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