A labeling apparatus and a labeling method
The labeling equipment and method have improved the automation level and efficiency of the labeling equipment, adapted to the labeling needs of different surfaces, and solved the problem of low automation level of existing labeling machines.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510516861.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-04-23
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of adhesive applicator technology, and more particularly to an applicator and applicator method. Background Technology
[0002] After the packaging boxes are cut, labels (such as product address, manufacturer information, etc.) need to be affixed to their surfaces, and then the boxes are folded up. Due to the diversity of packaging box types and the need to affix labels to different surfaces, traditional processes typically use manual labeling. The assembly line transports the boxes to be labeled to the workers, who take the labels and affix them to the corresponding surfaces of the boxes. After labeling, the boxes are returned to the assembly line. However, manual labeling is not only inefficient and costly, but it also cannot guarantee the quality of the labeling.
[0003] With the continuous advancement of automation technology, more and more manufacturers are using labeling machines to complete the labeling of packaging boxes. Labeling machines consist of a labeling robot and a label supply mechanism. The labeling robot picks up a label from the label supply mechanism and affixes it to the surface of the packaging box. However, existing labeling machines can only affix labels to one surface of the packaging box. When labels need to be affixed to different surfaces, the box's position needs to be manually adjusted. Therefore, existing labeling machines suffer from low automation and low labeling efficiency. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This invention provides a labeling device and a labeling method to solve the technical problems of low automation and low labeling efficiency in existing labeling machines.
[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides a labeling device, including a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, a third conveying mechanism, an identification mechanism, a labeling robot, a material picking robot, and a labeling mechanism;
[0006] The first conveying mechanism is used to receive and convey boxes to be labeled; the second conveying mechanism is used to receive and convey boxes to be packed; the identification mechanism is used to identify the boxes to be packed on the second conveying mechanism.
[0007] The material handling robot includes a first moving module, a first rotary drive, and a material handling assembly. The first rotary drive is mounted on the first moving module, and the material handling assembly is mounted on the first rotary drive. The material handling robot is used to transfer the boxes to be labeled on the first conveying mechanism to a position above the boxes to be packed on the second conveying mechanism.
[0008] The labeling robot includes a second moving module, a second rotary drive, and an adsorption component. The second rotary drive is mounted on the second moving module, and the adsorption component is mounted on the second rotary drive. The labeling robot is used to remove labels from the labeling mechanism and affix the labels to the labeling box located on the material handling assembly.
[0009] The third conveying mechanism is used to receive the boxes to be packed and the boxes to be labeled that are stacked together on the second conveying mechanism.
[0010] Optionally, the labeling device further includes a first adjustment mechanism; the first adjustment mechanism includes a lifting drive, a third rotary drive, and a first suction box mounted on the third rotary drive, the third rotary drive being mounted on the lifting drive; the first adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the direction of the label box to be labeled on the first conveying mechanism.
[0011] Optionally, the labeling device further includes a second adjustment mechanism; the second adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment moving drive, a fourth rotating drive, and a second suction box component mounted on the fourth rotating drive, the fourth rotating drive being mounted on the adjustment moving drive; the second adjustment mechanism is used to pick up the box to be labeled from the material picking assembly, adjust its direction, and place it above the box to be loaded on the second conveying mechanism.
[0012] Optionally, the labeling device further includes a positioning component and a positioning plate installed on opposite sides of the first conveying mechanism. The positioning component includes a positioning drive and a push plate installed on the positioning drive. The positioning drive is used to drive the push plate to move the label box on the first conveying mechanism until it abuts against the positioning plate.
[0013] Optionally, the material handling assembly includes a support rod, a guide rail, a first slider, a second slider, a first clamping arm, a second clamping arm, and a material handling drive assembly; the support rod is mounted on the first rotary drive component, and the guide rail is mounted on the support rod;
[0014] The first clamping arm is slidably mounted on the guide rail via the first slider, and the second clamping arm is slidably mounted on the guide rail via the second slider; the material picking drive assembly is mounted on the guide rail and connected to the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, and is used to drive the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm to grip or release the label box from the inside.
[0015] Optionally, the material handling assembly further includes a baffle mounted on the support rod, the baffle being used to support the lid of the box to be labeled.
[0016] Optionally, the labeling machine includes a base plate, a label moving drive, a support platform with suction holes, and a printer mounted on the base plate; the printer is used to print corresponding labels according to the boxes to be packed identified by the identification mechanism.
[0017] The label moving drive is mounted on the base plate and connected to the support platform, which is used to remove labels from the printer through the suction hole.
[0018] Optionally, the labeling device further includes a guide seat installed on the second conveying mechanism, the guide seat having a guide ramp for guiding the boxes to be packed and the boxes to be labeled on the second conveying mechanism to the third conveying mechanism.
[0019] Optionally, the labeling equipment further includes a chassis with an internal space, in which the first conveying mechanism, the second conveying mechanism, the identification mechanism, the labeling robot, the material picking robot, and the labeling mechanism are all installed;
[0020] The first side of the chassis is provided with a first inlet and a second inlet, and the second side of the chassis is provided with a discharge outlet. The first inlet, the second inlet, and the discharge outlet are all connected to the internal space. The first side and the second side are opposite sides of the chassis.
[0021] The first conveying mechanism is used to receive the box to be labeled from the first inlet, and the second conveying mechanism passes through the second inlet and the outlet.
[0022] Another embodiment of the present invention also provides a labeling method applied to the above-mentioned labeling equipment, comprising:
[0023] The material handling robot arm moves the label box to be labeled from the first conveying mechanism and adjusts the orientation of the label box;
[0024] After the identification mechanism identifies the box to be packed on the second conveying mechanism, the labeling mechanism prints the corresponding label according to the box to be packed identified by the identification mechanism;
[0025] The labeling mechanism robotic arm picks up a label from the labeling mechanism and affixes it to the label box located on the picking robotic arm;
[0026] The picking robot places the box to be labeled on it above the box to be packed located on the second conveying mechanism;
[0027] The second conveying mechanism transports the stacked boxes to be packed and the boxes to be labeled to the third conveying mechanism.
[0028] In this invention, a first conveying mechanism receives and conveys boxes to be labeled. A picking robot removes the boxes from the first conveying mechanism via a picking component. A first rotary drive rotates the picking component according to actual needs, so that the labeling surface of the box faces the labeling robot. A second conveying mechanism receives and conveys boxes to be assembled. When the identification mechanism identifies the boxes on the second conveying mechanism from above, the second conveying mechanism stops conveying the boxes. A labeling mechanism prints a corresponding label based on the box identified by the identification mechanism. The labeling robot removes the label from the labeling mechanism and affixes it to the box located on the picking component. The picking robot places the labeled box on top of the assembled box. The second conveying mechanism conveys the stacked assembled boxes and the boxes to be labeled to the third conveying mechanism. The third conveying mechanism removes the stacked assembled boxes and the boxes to be labeled. In this invention, the material handling robot can adjust the orientation of the box to be labeled, so that the labeling robot can affix labels to different surfaces of the box; the labeling device can identify different boxes to be packed, print corresponding labels according to different boxes to be packed, and affix the labels to the boxes to be labeled, thus improving the applicability and versatility of the labeling device; the labeling device can stack the boxes to be labeled on the boxes to be packed, making it convenient for subsequent workers, robots, etc. to install the boxes to be packed inside the boxes to be labeled; the labeling device has a high degree of automation and high efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a labeling device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the labeling device provided in one embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;
[0032] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a labeling device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0033] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a labeling device provided in one embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;
[0034] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a labeling device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the labeling robot arm of a labeling device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the material handling robot of a labeling device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the labeling mechanism of a labeling device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a labeling method provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0039] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows:
[0040] 1. First conveying mechanism; 11. Positioning assembly; 111. Positioning drive; 112. Push plate; 12. Positioning plate; 2. Second conveying mechanism; 21. Guide seat; 3. Third conveying mechanism; 4. Identification mechanism; 5. Labeling robot; 51. Second moving module; 52. Second rotary drive; 53. Adsorption component; 6. Picking robot; 61. First moving module; 62. First rotary drive; 63. Picking assembly; 631. Support rod; 632. Guide rail; 633. First slider; 634. Second slider; 6 35. First clamping arm; 636. Second clamping arm; 637. Material handling drive assembly; 638. Baffle; 7. Labeling mechanism; 71. Base plate; 72. Label moving drive component; 73. Support platform; 731. Suction hole; 74. Printer; 8. First adjustment mechanism; 81. Lifting drive component; 82. Third rotation drive component; 83. First suction box component; 9. Second adjustment mechanism; 10. Chassis; 101. First feed inlet; 102. Second feed inlet; 103. Discharge outlet; 100. Label box to be labeled; 200. Box to be packed. Detailed Implementation
[0041] To make the technical problems solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.
[0042] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a labeling device, including a first conveying mechanism 1, a second conveying mechanism 2, a third conveying mechanism 3, an identification mechanism 4, a labeling robot 5, a material picking robot 6, and a labeling mechanism 7; it can be understood that the first conveying mechanism 1, the second conveying mechanism 2, and the third conveying mechanism 3 include, but are not limited to, belt conveyors, etc.
[0043] The first conveying mechanism 1 is used to receive and convey the box 100 to be labeled; the second conveying mechanism 2 is used to receive and convey the box 200 to be packed; the identification mechanism 4 is used to identify the box 200 to be packed on the second conveying mechanism 2; it is understood that the box 100 to be labeled can be placed on the first conveying mechanism 1 by manual labor, a box folding machine, a robotic arm, etc.; the box 200 to be packed can be placed on the second conveying mechanism 2 by manual labor, a robotic arm, etc., and the box 200 to be packed includes, but is not limited to, a router, etc.; the identification mechanism 4 is located above the second conveying mechanism 2, and the identification mechanism 4 includes, but is not limited to, a camera, a barcode scanner, etc.
[0044] like Figure 7 As shown, the material-picking robot 6 includes a first moving module 61, a first rotary drive 62, and a material-picking assembly 63. The first rotary drive 62 is mounted on the first moving module 61, and the material-picking assembly 63 is mounted on the first rotary drive 62. The material-picking robot 6 is used to transfer the label-to-be-labeled box 100 on the first conveying mechanism 1 to above the box-to-be-loaded piece 200 located on the second conveying mechanism 2. It can be understood that the first moving module 61 includes, but is not limited to, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, a lead screw and nut assembly, etc. The first moving module 61 is used to drive the first rotary drive 62 to move in the horizontal and vertical directions. The first rotary drive 62 includes, but is not limited to, a rotary cylinder, a rotary motor, etc. The first rotary drive 62 is used to drive the material-picking assembly 63 to rotate. The material-picking assembly 63 can pick up or release the label-to-be-labeled box 100 by means of adsorption, clamping, etc.
[0045] like Figure 6 As shown, the labeling robot 5 includes a second moving module 51, a second rotary drive 52, and an adsorption component 53. The second rotary drive 52 is mounted on the second moving module 51, and the adsorption component 53 is mounted on the second rotary drive 52. The labeling robot 5 is used to remove labels from the label mechanism 7 and affix the labels to the label box 100 located in the material picking assembly 63. It can be understood that the second moving module 51 includes, but is not limited to, pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, lead screw and nut assemblies, etc. The second moving module 51 is used to drive the second rotary drive 52 to move in the horizontal and vertical directions. The second rotary drive 52 includes, but is not limited to, rotary cylinders, rotary motors, etc., and the second rotary drive 52 is used to drive the adsorption component 53 to rotate.
[0046] The third conveying mechanism 3 is used to receive the boxes 200 to be packed and the boxes 100 to be labeled, which are stacked together on the second conveying mechanism 2. Understandably, the second conveying mechanism 2 is located above the third conveying mechanism 3. Preferably, the first conveying mechanism 1, the second conveying mechanism 2, and the third conveying mechanism 3 extend in the same direction.
[0047] In this invention, the first conveying mechanism 1 receives and conveys the box to be labeled 100. The picking robot 6 picks up the box to be labeled 100 from the first conveying mechanism 1 through the picking component 63. The first rotary drive 62 drives the picking component 63 to rotate according to actual needs, so that the labeling surface of the box to be labeled 100 faces the labeling robot 5. The second conveying mechanism 2 receives and conveys the box to be packed 200. When the identification mechanism 4 identifies the box to be packed 200 on the second conveying mechanism 2 from above, the second conveying mechanism 2 stops conveying the box to be packed 200. The labeling mechanism 7 prints the corresponding label according to the identification mechanism 4 for the box to be packed 200; the labeling robot 5 removes the label from the labeling mechanism 7 and affixes the label to the label box 100 located on the material picking component 63; the material picking robot 6 places the label box 100 after labeling on top of the box to be packed 200; the second conveying mechanism 2 conveys the stacked box to be packed 200 and the label box 100 to be labeled to the third conveying mechanism 3; the third conveying mechanism 3 removes the stacked box to be packed 200 and the label box 100. In this invention, the material handling robot 6 can adjust the orientation of the labeling box 100 so that the labeling robot 5 can affix labels to different surfaces of the labeling box 100; the labeling device can identify different boxes 200 to be packed and print corresponding labels according to different boxes 200 to be packed, and affix the labels to the labeling box 100, thereby improving the applicability and versatility of the labeling device; the labeling device can stack the labeling boxes 100 on the boxes 200 to be packed, making it convenient for subsequent workers, robots, etc. to install the boxes 200 into the labeling box 100; the labeling device has a high degree of automation and high efficiency.
[0048] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 and Figure 8As shown, the labeling device further includes a first adjustment mechanism 8; the first adjustment mechanism 8 includes a lifting drive component 81, a third rotary drive component 82, and a first suction box component 83 mounted on the third rotary drive component 82, the third rotary drive component 82 being mounted on the lifting drive component 81; the first adjustment mechanism 8 is used to adjust the direction of the label box 100 to be labeled on the first conveying mechanism 1. Understandably, the first adjustment mechanism 8 is located above the first conveying mechanism 1; the lifting drive component 81 includes, but is not limited to, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, a linear motor, etc.; the third rotary drive component 82 includes, but is not limited to, a rotary cylinder, a rotary motor, etc.; the first suction box component 83 is provided with suction through holes for adsorbing the label box 100 to be labeled.
[0049] Specifically, the lifting drive 81 drives the third rotary drive 82 and the first suction box member 83 to descend. The first suction box member 83 adsorbs the label box 100 to be labeled from the inner wall. The third rotary drive 82 drives the first suction box member 83 to rotate. The first suction box member 83 rotates the label box 100 to be labeled by a first preset angle (such as 90 degrees, 180 degrees, 270 degrees, etc.) and places it on the first conveying mechanism 1. The first conveying mechanism 1 then conveys the label box 100 to be labeled to below the picking robot 6. The picking robot 6 then removes the label box 100 from the first conveying mechanism 1. In this embodiment, the first adjustment mechanism 8 can adjust the direction of the label box 100 on the first conveying mechanism 1, thereby facilitating the picking robot 6 to remove the label box 100 from the first conveying mechanism 1.
[0050] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the labeling device further includes a second adjustment mechanism 9; the second adjustment mechanism 9 includes an adjustment moving drive, a fourth rotating drive, and a second suction box component mounted on the fourth rotating drive, the fourth rotating drive being mounted on the adjustment moving drive; the second adjustment mechanism 9 is used to pick up the label box 100 to be labeled from the material picking assembly 63, adjust its direction, and place it above the box to be loaded 200 located on the second conveying mechanism 2. Understandably, the second adjustment mechanism 9 is installed to the side of the second conveying mechanism 2; the adjustment moving drive includes, but is not limited to, pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, etc., and the fourth rotating drive includes, but is not limited to, rotary cylinders, rotary motors, etc.; the second suction box component is provided with suction through holes for adsorbing the label box 100 to be labeled.
[0051] Specifically, the material transfer robot 6 moves the labeled box 100 to the side of the second adjustment mechanism 9 after labeling is completed. The adjustment and movement drive drives the fourth rotation drive and the second suction box to move towards the labeled box 100. After the second suction box adheres to the labeled box 100, the material transfer robot 6 releases the labeled box 100. The fourth rotation drive drives the labeled box 100 to rotate a second preset angle (such as 90 degrees, 180 degrees, 270 degrees, etc.) through the second suction box to place it above the box to be packed 200. The second conveying mechanism 2 then conveys the stacked box to be packed 200 and the labeled box 100 to the third conveying mechanism 3. In this embodiment, the second adjustment mechanism 9 can adjust the direction of the labeled box 100 so that the opening of the labeled box 100 faces the worker or robot, thereby facilitating the worker or robot to place the box to be packed 200 into the labeled box 100.
[0052] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the labeling device further includes a positioning assembly 11 and a positioning plate 12 installed on opposite sides of the first conveying mechanism 1. The positioning assembly 11 includes a positioning drive 111 and a push plate 112 installed on the positioning drive 111. The positioning drive 111 is used to drive the push plate 112 to move the label box 100 on the first conveying mechanism 1 until it abuts against the positioning plate 12. It can be understood that the positioning assembly 11 and the positioning plate 12 are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the first conveying mechanism 1. The positioning drive 111 includes, but is not limited to, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, a linear motor, etc. The positioning plate 12 and the push plate 112 both extend towards a first direction.
[0053] Specifically, the positioning drive 111 drives the push plate 112 to move toward the positioning plate 12 until the push plate 112 pushes the label box 100 on the first conveying mechanism 1 to abut against the positioning plate 12, thereby completing the positioning of the label box 100 on the first conveying mechanism 1, so that the picking robot 6 can remove the label box 100 from the first conveying mechanism 1.
[0054] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the material handling assembly 63 includes a support rod 631, a guide rail 632, a first slider 633, a second slider 634, a first clamping arm 635, a second clamping arm 636, and a material handling drive assembly 637; the support rod 631 is mounted on the first rotary drive member 62, and the guide rail 632 is mounted on the support rod 631; it can be understood that the support rod 631 is perpendicular to the guide rail 632.
[0055] The first clamping arm 635 is slidably mounted on the guide rail 632 via the first slider 633, and the second clamping arm 636 is slidably mounted on the guide rail 632 via the second slider 634. The material-picking drive assembly 637 is mounted on the guide rail 632 and connects the first clamping arm 635 and the second clamping arm 636, and is used to drive the first clamping arm 635 and the second clamping arm 636 to clamp or release the label box 100 to be labeled from the inside. It can be understood that the material-picking drive assembly 637 includes, but is not limited to, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, and a lead screw and nut assembly, etc. The material-picking drive assembly 637 can drive the first clamping arm 635 and the second clamping arm 636 to move closer to each other or further away from each other, so that the first clamping arm 635 and the second clamping arm 636 clamp or release the label box 100 to be labeled.
[0056] Specifically, after the first clamping arm 635 and the second clamping arm 636 extend into the interior of the labeling box 100, the material picking drive component 637 drives the first clamping arm 635 and the second clamping arm 636 to move away from each other until the first clamping arm 635 and the second clamping arm 636 clamp the labeling box 100 from the inside. Since the labeling robot 5 affixes the label to the outer wall of the labeling box 100, the material picking component 63 will not obstruct the labeling robot 5 from affixing the label to the outer wall of the labeling box 100, thus ensuring the stability of the labeling.
[0057] In one embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, the material handling assembly 63 also includes a baffle 638 mounted on the support rod 631. The baffle 638 is used to support the lid of the label box 100 to be labeled. Understandably, the baffle 638 can support the lid from the inside, thereby preventing the lid from closing on the label box 100 during the rotation of the label box 100 by the material handling robot 6.
[0058] In one specific embodiment, the material handling drive assembly 637 includes a first motor, a first lead screw, a first nut, a second motor, a second lead screw, and a second nut. Both the first and second lead screws are rotatably mounted on the guide rail 632. The first nut is mounted on the first slider 633 or the first clamping arm 635 and threadedly connected to the first lead screw. The second nut is mounted on the second slider 634 or the second clamping arm 636 and threadedly connected to the second lead screw. The first motor is mounted on the guide rail 632 and connected to the first lead screw, and the second motor is mounted on the guide rail 632 and connected to the second lead screw. Specifically, the first motor drives the first lead screw to rotate, and the first lead screw drives the first clamping arm 635 to move via the first nut; the second motor drives the second lead screw to rotate, and the second lead screw drives the second clamping arm 636 to move via the second nut; thus, the first clamping arm 635 and the second clamping arm 636 can move closer to or further away from each other.
[0059] In one embodiment, such as Figure 8 As shown, the labeling machine includes a base plate 71, a label moving drive component 72, a support platform 73 with suction holes 731, and a printer 74 mounted on the base plate 71; the printer 74 is used to print corresponding labels according to the boxes 200 to be packed identified by the identification mechanism 4; it can be understood that the printer 74 can print different labels according to different boxes 200 to be packed.
[0060] The label moving drive 72 is mounted on the base plate 71 and connected to the support platform 73. The support platform 73 is used to remove labels from the printer 74 through the suction hole 731. Understandably, the label moving drive 72 includes, but is not limited to, pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, and lead screw and nut assemblies. Specifically, the label moving drive 72 drives the support platform 73 to move towards the printer 74, so that the printer 74 can absorb the labels printed by the printer 74. The label moving drive 72 then drives the support platform 73 away from the printer 74, so that the labeling robot 5 can remove the labels from the support platform 73. In this embodiment, the printer 74 can print different labels according to different boxes 200 to be packaged, improving the applicability and versatility of the labeling equipment.
[0061] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the labeling device further includes a guide seat 21 mounted on the second conveying mechanism 2. The guide seat 21 has a guide ramp, which guides the boxes to be packed 200 and the boxes to be labeled 100 on the second conveying mechanism 2 to the third conveying mechanism 3. Understandably, the second conveying mechanism 2 is located above the third conveying mechanism 3. The second conveying mechanism 2 conveys the stacked boxes to be packed 200 and the boxes to be labeled 100 to the guide seat 21, and the guide seat 21 guides the stacked boxes to be packed 200 and the boxes to be labeled 100 to the third conveying mechanism 3 via the guide ramp. In this embodiment, the design of the guide seat 21 facilitates the second conveying mechanism 2 in conveying the stacked boxes to be packed 200 and the boxes to be labeled 100 to the third conveying mechanism 3.
[0062] Furthermore, when the stacked boxes 200 and 100 are slid down onto the third conveying mechanism 3 via the guide slope of the guide seat 21, the 100 will fall off the box 200. Thus, both the box 200 and 100 on the third conveying mechanism 3 are in a flat position, and the distance between them is relatively short. This facilitates the installation of the box 200 into the 100 by workers or robotic arms. Since the box 200 and 100 are a single assembly, and the distance between adjacent assemblies is relatively large, workers or robotic arms have sufficient time to install the box 200 into the 100 without causing interference.
[0063] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the labeling equipment also includes a chassis 10 with an internal space, in which the first conveying mechanism 1, the second conveying mechanism 2, the identification mechanism 4, the labeling robot 5, the material picking robot 6, and the labeling mechanism 7 are all installed;
[0064] The chassis 10 has a first inlet 101 and a second inlet 102 on its first side, and an outlet 103 on its second side. The first inlet 101, the second inlet 102, and the outlet 103 all communicate with the internal space. The first side and the second side are opposite sides of the chassis 10. The first conveying mechanism 1 receives the label box 100 to be labeled from the first inlet 101, and the second conveying mechanism 2 passes through the second inlet 102 and the outlet 103. Understandably, the label box 100 is placed on the first conveying mechanism 1 from the first inlet 101, and the box to be packaged 200 is input into the internal space from the second inlet 102. The second conveying mechanism moves the stacked label boxes 100 and box to be packaged 200 out of the internal space from the outlet 103 and transfers them to the third conveying mechanism 3. In this embodiment, the labeling device loads the labeling box 100 and the box component 200 to be packaged from the first side of the chassis 10, and unloads the labeling box 100 and the box component 200 to be packaged from the second side of the chassis 10.
[0065] like Figure 9 As shown, another embodiment of the present invention also provides a labeling method applied to the above-mentioned labeling equipment, comprising:
[0066] S101, the material-picking robot 6 removes the label box 100 to be labeled from the first conveying mechanism 1 and adjusts the orientation of the label box 100; it can be understood that the label box 100 to be labeled can be placed on the first conveying mechanism 1 by a person, a box folding machine, a robot, etc., and the first conveying mechanism 1 conveys the label box 100 to be labeled to below the material-picking robot 6. The material-picking robot 6 then removes the label box 100 to be labeled from the first conveying mechanism 1 and adjusts the orientation of the label box 100 so that the labeling surface of the label box 100 faces the labeling robot 5.
[0067] S201. After the identification mechanism 4 identifies the box to be packed 200 on the second conveying mechanism 2, the labeling mechanism 7 prints a corresponding label based on the box to be packed 200 identified by the identification mechanism 4. Understandably, the box to be packed 200 can be placed on the second conveying mechanism 2 by a person, a robot, etc., and the identification mechanism 4 can identify the box to be packed 200 located on the second conveying mechanism 2 from above; the label printed by the labeling mechanism 7 corresponds to the box to be packed 200.
[0068] S202, the label mechanism 7 robotic arm picks up a label from the label mechanism 7 and affixes it to the label box 100 located on the picking robotic arm 6; it can be understood that the second moving drive member drives the second rotating drive member 52 and the suction member 53 to move, and the second rotating drive member 52 can rotate through the suction member 53 and the label on it, so that the label robotic arm can adjust the position of the label and affix it to the label box 100.
[0069] S300, the picking robot 6 places the label box 100 on it above the box piece 200 to be packed located on the second conveying mechanism 2; it can be understood that after the picking robot 6 places the label box 100 on the box piece 200 to be packed, the box piece 200 to be packed and the label box 100 to be labeled stacked together are both located on the second conveying mechanism 2.
[0070] S400, the second conveying mechanism 2 conveys the stacked boxes 200 to be packed and the boxes 100 to be labeled to the third conveying mechanism 3. It can be understood that the third conveying mechanism 3 can receive the boxes 200 to be packed and the boxes 100 to be labeled from below by the second conveying mechanism 2, and the third conveying mechanism 3 can also convey the stacked boxes 200 to be packed and the boxes 100 to be labeled.
[0071] In this invention, the first conveying mechanism 1 conveys the box to be labeled 100, the picking robot 6 removes the box to be labeled 100 from the first conveying mechanism 1 and adjusts the direction of the box to be labeled 100; these steps are collectively referred to as the first processing cycle. The second conveying component conveys the box to be packed 200, the identification mechanism 4 identifies the box to be packed 200, the labeling mechanism 7 prints the label, and the labeling robot 5 removes the label from the labeling mechanism 7; these steps are collectively referred to as the second processing cycle. The first processing cycle and the second processing cycle run in parallel, which greatly reduces the processing cycle of the labeling equipment and improves the labeling efficiency of the labeling equipment.
[0072] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should all be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A labelling apparatus characterised in that, The labeling device comprises a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, a third conveying mechanism, an identification mechanism, a labeling manipulator, a material taking manipulator and a label mechanism; The first conveying mechanism is used for receiving and conveying a box to be labeled; the second conveying mechanism is used for receiving and conveying a component to be boxed; the identification mechanism is used for identifying the component to be boxed on the second conveying mechanism; The material taking manipulator comprises a first moving module, a first rotary driving member and a material taking assembly; the first rotary driving member is installed on the first moving module; the material taking assembly is installed on the first rotary driving member; the material taking manipulator is used for transferring the box to be labeled on the first conveying mechanism to above the component to be boxed on the second conveying mechanism; The labeling manipulator comprises a second moving module, a second rotary driving member and a suction accessory; the second rotary driving member is installed on the second moving module; the suction accessory is installed on the second rotary driving member; the labeling manipulator is used for taking a label from the label mechanism and pasting the label on the box to be labeled on the material taking assembly; The third conveying mechanism is used for receiving the component to be boxed and the box to be labeled stacked together on the second conveying mechanism; The labeling device further comprises a first adjusting mechanism; the first adjusting mechanism comprises a lifting driving member, a third rotary driving member and a first box suction member installed on the third rotary driving member; the third rotary driving member is installed on the lifting driving member; the first adjusting mechanism is used for adjusting the direction of the box to be labeled on the first conveying mechanism; The labeling device further comprises a second adjusting mechanism; the second adjusting mechanism comprises an adjusting moving driving member, a fourth rotary driving member and a second box suction member installed on the fourth rotary driving member; the fourth rotary driving member is installed on the adjusting moving driving member; the second adjusting mechanism is used for sucking the box to be labeled on the material taking assembly, adjusting the direction and placing above the component to be boxed on the second conveying mechanism; The labeling device further comprises a cabinet provided with an internal space; the first conveying mechanism, the second conveying mechanism, the identification mechanism, the labeling manipulator, the material taking manipulator and the label mechanism are all installed in the internal space; A first feeding port and a second feeding port are arranged on a first side of the cabinet; an ejection port is arranged on a second side of the cabinet; the first feeding port, the second feeding port and the ejection port all communicate with the internal space; the first side and the second side are opposite sides of the cabinet; The first conveying mechanism is used for receiving the box to be labeled from the first feeding port; the second conveying mechanism penetrates through the second feeding port and the ejection port.
2. The labelling apparatus of claim 1, characterised in that, The labeling device further comprises a positioning assembly and a positioning plate installed on opposite sides of the first conveying mechanism; the positioning assembly comprises a positioning driving member and a push plate installed on the positioning driving member; the positioning driving member is used for driving the push plate to move the box to be labeled on the first conveying mechanism until abutting against the positioning plate.
3. The labelling apparatus of claim 1, wherein The taking component comprises a support rod, a guide rail, a first sliding block, a second sliding block, a first clamping arm, a second clamping arm and a taking drive component; the support rod is installed on the first rotary drive member, and the guide rail is installed on the support rod; The first clamping arm is slidably installed on the guide rail through the first sliding block, and the second clamping arm is slidably installed on the guide rail through the second sliding block; the taking drive component is installed on the guide rail and connected with the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, and is used for driving the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm to internally clamp or release the box to be labeled.
4. The labelling apparatus of claim 3, wherein The taking component further comprises a baffle installed on the support rod, and the baffle is used for supporting the box cover of the box to be labeled.
5. The labelling apparatus of claim 1, wherein The labeling machine comprises a bottom plate, a label moving drive member, a support table provided with suction holes and a printer installed on the bottom plate; the printer is used for printing corresponding labels according to the box components to be assembled identified by the identification mechanism; The label moving drive member is installed on the bottom plate and connected with the support table, and the support table is used for moving and taking the labels on the printer through the suction holes.
6. The labelling apparatus of claim 1, wherein The labeling device further comprises a guide seat installed on the second conveying mechanism, and the guide seat is provided with a guide inclined surface, and the guide inclined surface is used for guiding the box components to be assembled and the boxes to be labeled on the second conveying mechanism to the third conveying mechanism.
7. A labeling method applied to the labeling apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by, Comprise: The taking manipulator moves and takes the box to be labeled from the first conveying mechanism and adjusts the direction of the box to be labeled; After the identification mechanism identifies the box components to be assembled on the second conveying mechanism, the label mechanism prints corresponding labels according to the box components to be assembled identified by the identification mechanism; The label mechanism moves and takes the labels from the label mechanism and pastes them on the box to be labeled on the taking manipulator; The taking manipulator places the box to be labeled thereon above the box components to be assembled on the second conveying mechanism; The second conveying mechanism conveys the box components to be assembled and the box to be labeled stacked together to the third conveying mechanism.
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