Portable labeling machine device and using method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a portable labeling machine device and a using method thereof. The portable labeling machine device comprises a label assembly, a device body, a printing structure, a cutting and overturning structure and a controller. The label assembly comprises release paper and a label body, the label body comprises a first label and a second label, the first label is arranged on the surface, away from the release paper, of the second label, one end of the first label adheres to the second label, the other end of the first label adheres to the release paper, and the first label is provided with a cutting line. The printing structure comprises two printing units, one printing unit is used for printing a first label, and the other printing unit is used for printing a second label; the cutting and overturning structure is arranged between the two printing units and is used for cutting off the first label and adsorbing the first label so as to overturn relative to the second label; the controller is electrically connected with the printing structure and the cutting and overturning structure and used for controlling the printing structure and the cutting and overturning structure to operate. According to the labeling machine device, rapid printing of double-layer labels is achieved, actual requirements are met, and the compatibility and convenience of the labeling machine device are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of printing devices, and particularly relates to a portable label printer device and a method for using the same. Background Art

[0002] With the increasing demand for label printing in industries such as healthcare, logistics, and retail, label printers have become an indispensable tool in daily work. Most existing label printers use a single print head for printing, and these printers can effectively print conventional single-layer labels. However, in some specific application scenarios, such as the healthcare industry and logistics transportation, the demand for double-layer labels is gradually increasing. Double-layer labels are usually used to store more information.

[0003] However, the label printers in the prior art usually only have one print head, and cannot effectively print double-layer labels. There is a lack of printer designs that can be compatible with double-layer labels, and the problem of needing to turn pages for printing during the printing process of double-layer labels cannot be effectively solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a portable label printer device and a method for using the same, aiming to solve the problem that existing label printers cannot be compatible with the use of double-layer labels.

[0005] One object of the present invention is to propose a portable label printer device, including:

[0006] A label assembly, which includes a release paper and a label body. The label body includes a first label and a second label. The second label is pasted on the release paper. The first label is arranged on the surface of the second label facing away from the release paper, one end of which is pasted on the second label, and the other end is pasted on the release paper, and has a cutting line;

[0007] A device main body, which has a label inlet and a label outlet. A label roller is arranged on one side of the device main body close to the label inlet for installing the label assembly. The device main body includes a conveying chassis for laying the label assembly, and the conveying chassis is provided with a limiting member for restricting the position of the label assembly;

[0008] A printing structure, which includes two printing units. One printing unit is used for printing the first label, and the other printing unit is used for printing the second label. The printing unit includes a print head and a paper pressing roller. The print head is arranged above the label assembly, and its printing end faces the label assembly. There are two groups of paper pressing rollers, which are arranged oppositely on both sides of the label assembly for rotating and conveying the label assembly;

[0009] A cutting and flipping structure is disposed between the two printing units and corresponds to the cutting line, for cutting the first label and adsorbing the first label to flip it relative to the second label; and,

[0010] A controller is electrically connected to the printing structure and the cutting and flipping structure, for controlling the operation of the printing structure and the cutting and flipping structure.

[0011] Preferably, the cutting and flipping structure includes a flipping component and a cutting component. The flipping component is disposed along the width direction of the label component, with its middle part above the label component, and both ends connected to the device body, presenting an overall П-shaped structure. The cutting component is disposed on the surface of the middle part of the flipping component facing the label component and corresponds to the cutting line.

[0012] Preferably, the cutting component includes a U-shaped bracket and an adsorbing member. The adsorbing member moves along the length direction of the middle part of the U-shaped bracket and can move towards or away from the label component.

[0013] Preferably, the U-shaped bracket is provided with a sliding groove corresponding to the adsorbing member, and the adsorbing member moves along the length direction of the sliding groove through an electric cylinder.

[0014] Preferably, the adsorbing member includes a vacuum chuck, a mounting seat, a lifting motor, and a rotating motor. The mounting seat is slidably connected to the sliding groove through the electric cylinder. The vacuum chuck is movably connected to the mounting seat through the lifting motor and moves towards or away from the label component. The rotating motor is drivingly connected to the vacuum chuck for controlling the rotation of the vacuum chuck after adsorbing the first label.

[0015] Preferably, the cutting component includes a cutting knife and a knife seat. The knife seat is disposed on the U-shaped bracket, and the cutting knife is mounted on the knife seat. The cutting end of the cutting knife corresponds to the cutting line.

[0016] Preferably, it includes a sensor disposed on the conveying chassis for detecting the printing position and communicating with the controller.

[0017] The second object of the present invention is to propose a usage method of a portable label machine device, including the following steps:

[0018] Insert the label component from the label inlet into the device body and lay it flat inside the device body, and its end extends out from the label outlet. The controller is connected to an external calculator;

[0019] The controller controls the printing unit near the label inlet to print on the surface of the first label;

[0020] The cutting and flipping structure cuts the printed first label during transportation along the cutting line, adsorbs and flips the first label and drives it to move along the width direction of the label body to expose the second label, and the printing unit near the label outlet prints on the surface of the second label;

[0021] After the two printing operations are completed, the cutting and flipping structure drives the first label back to the initial position and releases it;

[0022] The printed label is removed from the label outlet.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0024] After the label machine device prints on the surface of the first label by using the corresponding printing unit, during the movement of the label assembly, the cutting and flipping structure cuts the first label along the cutting line, turns over the first label after stopping the movement to expose the second label, and the corresponding printing unit prints on the second label, realizing the rapid printing of double-layer labels to meet the actual needs; the device can be compatible with the use of conventional single-layer labels and double-layer labels, improving its compatibility and convenience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative efforts.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic internal structure diagram of the portable label machine device of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 The enlarged view of part A in

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic internal structure diagram of the portable label machine device from another angle;

[0029] Figure 4 It is Figure 3 The enlarged view of part B in

[0030] Figure 5 It is a schematic structure diagram of the portable label machine device of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 It is a schematic structure diagram of the portable label machine device from another angle;

[0032] Figure 7 is a sectional view of the portable label printer device of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 is a schematic structural view of the label assembly in the portable label printer device of the present invention.

[0034] In the drawings, 1 - label assembly, 11 - release paper, 12 - label body, 121 - first label, 122 - second label, 123 - cutting line, 2 - device body, 21 - label inlet, 22 - label outlet, 23 - label roller, 24 - conveying chassis, 241 - adjustment slot, 25 - limiting member, 251 - groove, 26 - opening, 261 - fixing portion, 27 - cover body, 271 - locking member, 3 - printing structure, 31 - print head, 32 - paper pressing roller, 4 - cutting and flipping structure, 41 - flipping assembly, 411 - vacuum suction cup, 412 - mounting seat, 413 - lifting motor, 414 - rotating motor, 415 - vacuum pump, 416 - lead screw, 42 - cutting assembly, 421 - cutting knife, 422 - tool holder, 43 - U-shaped bracket, 431 - sliding groove, 5 - controller, 6 - sensor. Detailed implementation manners

[0035] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0036] It should be understood that when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" indicate the presence of the described features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or their combinations.

[0037] It should also be understood that the terms used in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. As used in the specification of the present invention and the appended claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms.

[0038] It should be further understood that the term " / and / " used in the specification of the present invention and the appended claims refers to any combination and all possible combinations of one or more of the related listed items, and includes these combinations.

[0039] To solve the above problems, please refer to Figures 1 to 8, the present invention provides a portable label printer device, which includes a label component 1, a device main body 2, a printing structure 3, a cutting and flipping structure 4, and a controller 5. The label component 1 includes a release paper 11 and a label main body 12. The label main body 12 includes a first label 121 and a second label 122. The second label 122 is pasted on the release paper 11. The first label 121 is disposed on the surface of the second label 122 facing away from the release paper 11. One end of the first label 121 is pasted on the second label 122, and the other end is pasted on the release paper 11 and has a cutting line 123. The device main body 2 has a label inlet 21 and a label outlet 22. A label roller 23 is disposed on one side of the device main body 2 near the label inlet 21 for mounting the label component 1. The printing structure 3 includes two printing units. One printing unit is used for printing the first label 121, and the other printing unit is used for printing the second label 122. The cutting and flipping structure 4 is disposed between the two printing units and corresponds to the cutting line 123 for cutting off the first label 121 and adsorbing the first label 121 to flip it relative to the second label 122. The controller 5 is electrically connected to the printing structure 3 and the cutting and flipping structure 4 for controlling the operation of the printing structure 3 and the cutting and flipping structure 4.

[0040] Among them, the printing structure 3 adopts thermal printing, which is a printing technology that does not require ink or toner. It realizes the development of graphics and texts through the chemical reaction between the heating element of the thermal printing head 31 and the thermal paper. As Figure 8 shown, in this embodiment, both the first label 121 and the second label 122 adopt thermal paper. The second label 122 is pasted on the release paper 11 so that the label main body 12 can be kept clean and flat before printing or use. Further, the length of the first label 121 is greater than the length of the second label 122. After one end of the first label 121 and the second label 122 are aligned and pasted, the other end of the first label 121 covers the second label 122 and is then pasted on the release paper 11. A spacer block is provided at the position of the release paper 11 corresponding to the first label 121, so that the first label 121 can be stably disposed above the second label 122, facilitating the cutting and flipping structure 4 to cut off the first label 121 along the cutting line 123. At the same time, due to the cooperation of the spacer block, the cutting and flipping structure 4 is prevented from contacting the second label 122.

[0041] In an alternative embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the cutting and flipping structure 4 includes a flipping component 41 and a cutting component 42. The flipping component 41 is arranged along the width direction of the label component 1, with its middle part located above the label component 1 and both ends connected to the device main body 2, presenting an overall П-shaped structure. The cutting component 42 is arranged on the surface of the middle part of the flipping component 41 facing the label component 1 and corresponds to the cutting line 123. Further, the cutting component 42 includes a U-shaped bracket 43 and a suction attachment. The suction attachment moves along the length direction of the middle part of the U-shaped bracket 43 and can move towards or away from the label component 1. Both ends of the U-shaped bracket 43 are connected to the device main body 2 by screwing. The suction attachment is slidably connected to the U-shaped bracket 43. The suction attachment adsorbs the end of the first label 121 and cooperates with the flipping component 41 to flip the first label 121, exposing the second label 122. In this embodiment, the U-shaped bracket 43 is provided with a chute 431 corresponding to the suction attachment, and the suction attachment moves along the length direction of the chute 431 through a lead screw 416. The lead screw 416 is installed on the U-shaped bracket 43, and the reciprocating movement of the suction attachment is realized through the transmission of the lead screw 416.

[0042] Further, as Figure 2 shown, the suction attachment includes a vacuum chuck 411, a mounting seat 412, a lifting motor 413 and a rotating motor 414. The mounting seat 412 is slidably connected to the chute 431 through the lead screw 416. The vacuum chuck 411 is movably connected to the mounting seat 412 through the lifting motor 413 and moves towards or away from the label component 1. The rotating motor 414 is drivingly connected to the vacuum chuck 411 and is used to control the rotation of the vacuum chuck 411 after adsorbing the first label 121. The vacuum chuck 411 is connected to a vacuum pump 415, and the vacuum pump 415 is used to provide the adsorption power. The lifting motor 413 and the rotating motor 414 are electrically connected to a controller 5, and the cooperative operation of the two is controlled by the controller 5. After the first label 121 that has been printed for the first time is cut off by a cutting knife 421, the controller 5 controls the vacuum chuck 411 to descend to adsorb the end of the first label 121. After adsorption, it raises the height and rotates 30 degrees. After rotation, the vacuum chuck 411 moves in the direction of the installation position of the lead screw 416 under the action of the lead screw 416 to realize the flipping of the first label 121 and expose the second label 122.

[0043] In an alternative embodiment, as Figure 2As shown, the cutting assembly 42 includes a cutting blade 421 and a tool holder 422. The tool holder 422 is disposed on the U-shaped bracket 43. The cutting blade 421 is installed on the tool holder 422, and the cutting end of the cutting blade 421 corresponds to the cutting line 123. The cutting edge of the cutting blade 421 is arranged towards the edge of the first label 121 and is perpendicular to the edge of the first label 121. An installation groove is provided in the middle of the tool holder 422, and the cutting blade 421 is installed in the installation groove by screwing, which can be adapted to the label assembly 1 of different widths. The end of the cutting blade 421 is located between the first label 121 and the second label 122, which can avoid the influence of the cutting blade 421 on the second label 122.

[0044] In an alternative embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the printing unit includes a print head 31 and a paper pressing roller 32. The print head 31 is disposed above the label assembly 1, and its printing end faces the label assembly 1. Two groups of paper pressing rollers 32 are provided and are oppositely arranged on both sides of the label assembly 1 for rotationally conveying the label assembly 1. The operation of the paper pressing roller 32 can be driven by a transmission motor (not shown in the figure), and the transmission motor is electrically connected to the controller 5. Further, the print head 31 has an array of heating elements, and the controller 5 selectively drives the heating elements to generate corresponding graphics, characters, etc. on the first label 121 and the second label 122. The print head 31 for printing the second label 122 can also be designed with a lifting drive member, such as a lifting electric cylinder / motor, etc., to drive it closer to or away from the label paper, so as to provide sufficient space for the cutting and flipping structure 4 to turn over the first label 121 and for the smooth movement of the label assembly 1 after printing.

[0045] In an alternative embodiment, as Figure 4 shown, the device main body 2 includes a conveying chassis 24 for laying the label assembly 1. The conveying chassis 24 is provided with a limiting member 25 for restricting the position of the label assembly 1. There are three conveying chassis 24, which are equidistantly distributed in the device main body 2 and are installed along the same conveying direction. The conveying chassis 24 is provided with an adjustment groove 241, and the limiting member 25 can be adjustably installed on the conveying chassis 24 through the adjustment groove 241. The limiting member 25 is provided with a groove 251 corresponding to the edge of the label assembly 1. A slider corresponding to the adjustment groove 241 is provided, and the limiting member 25 moves along the adjustment groove 241 through the integrally formed slider to adapt to the label assembly 1 of different widths.

[0046] In an alternative embodiment, as Figure 7As shown in the figure, it includes a sensor 6, which is arranged on the conveying chassis 24, used to detect the printing position and is communicatively connected to the controller 5. The sensor 6 detects the position of the label body 12 based on the difference in the light transmission amount between the release paper 11 on the label assembly 1 and the overlapping part of the label body 12 and the release paper 11. The printing structure 3 determines the printing position according to the detected position of the label body 12 to ensure that the print head 31 corresponds to the label body 12.

[0047] Furthermore, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown in the figure, to prevent the first label 121 after being flipped from affecting the removal of the label body 12, the height of the label outlet 22 is greater than the height of the label inlet, so that the label body 12 after being printed twice can be smoothly removed from the label outlet 22.

[0048] Furthermore, as Figure 5 shown in the figure, to facilitate the installation of the label assembly 1 into the device body 2, an opening 26 is provided on one side of the device body 2. A cover 27 is rotatably connected at the opening 26. A locking member 271 is provided on the surface of the cover 27 facing the inside of the device body 2, and a fixing portion 261 is provided on the device body 2 corresponding to the locking member 271. The cover 27 is covered on the opening 26 or opened relative to the opening 26 through the cooperation of the locking member 271 and the fixing portion 261. The locking member 271 can be an elastic buckle or a magnetic attraction member.

[0049] The present invention also proposes a method for using a portable label printer device. The specific structure of the portable label printer device refers to the above-mentioned embodiments. Since the portable label printer device adopts all the technical solutions of the above-mentioned all embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments, which will not be elaborated one by one here.

[0050] The specific steps of the method for using the portable label printer device are as follows:

[0051] Insert the label assembly 1 from the label inlet 21 into the device body 2 and lay it flat inside the device body 2, and restrict it on the conveying chassis 24. Cooperate with the paper pressing roller 32 to standardize the conveying direction of the label assembly 1. The limiting member 25 limits the two sides of the label body 12. The two cooperate to ensure that the label body 12 does not shift during printing and is always within the printing range. The end of the label assembly 1 extends out from the label outlet 22;

[0052] The controller 5 is connected to an external calculator via Bluetooth. The external calculator wirelessly transmits printing data to the controller 5. The sensor 6 senses the position of the label body 12, so that the label body 12 stops below the printing unit. The controller 5 controls the corresponding printing unit to print corresponding patterns, characters, or data on the surface of the first label 121;

[0053] After the printing of the first label 121 is completed, the paper pressing roller 32 continues to convey the label assembly 1. During the conveying process, the cutting and flipping structure 4 cuts the printed first label 121 in the process of transportation along the cutting line 123. After the corresponding label body 12 stops below the printing unit, the vacuum suction cup 411 descends to adsorb the end of the first label 121 and rotates 30 degrees, so that one end of the first label 121 is flipped. The vacuum suction cup 411 slides along the chute 431 through the mounting seat 412 and the electric cylinder to complete the page turning of the first label 121 to expose the second label 122. At this time, the printing unit here is driven by the lifting driving member to be in a position away from the label body 12 to facilitate the flipping of the first label 121. After flipping, the printing unit approaches the second label 122 through the lifting driving member and prints corresponding patterns, characters or data on the surface of the second label 122;

[0054] After the two printings are completed, the lifting driving member drives the corresponding printing unit to rise. The vacuum suction cup 411 drives the end of the first label 121 back to the initial position and releases it, so that the first label 121 falls back;

[0055] The paper pressing roller 32 continues to convey the label assembly 1, so that the label body 12 after printing leaves the printing range and is removed from the label outlet 22. When in use, the label body 12 is removed from the release paper 11 and pasted on the corresponding item.

[0056] When using this label machine device to print single-layer labels, the cutting and flipping structure 4 and the corresponding printing unit can be controlled by the controller 5 to stop running.

[0057] In summary, after using the corresponding printing unit to print on the surface of the first label 121, this label machine device uses the cutting and flipping structure 4 to cut the first label 121 along the cutting line 123 during the movement of the label assembly 1. After stopping the movement, the first label 121 is opened to expose the second label 122, and the corresponding printing unit prints on the second label 122 to realize the rapid printing of double-layer labels to meet the actual needs; this device can be compatible with conventional single-layer labels and double-layer labels, improving its compatibility and convenience.

[0058] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention accordingly. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present invention by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied to other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable label printer device, characterized in that, include: A label assembly (1), comprising a release paper (11) and a label body (12), wherein the label body (12) comprises a first label (121) and a first label (122), wherein the first label (122) is adhered to the release paper (11), and the first label (121) is arranged on a surface of the first label (122) facing away from the release paper (11), one end of the first label (121) is adhered to the first label (122), and the other end of the first label (121) is adhered to the release paper (11), and has a cutting line (123); The device body (2) has a label inlet (21) and a label outlet (22); a label roller (23) is arranged on one side of the device body (2) close to the label inlet (21) for installing the label assembly (1); the device body (2) includes a conveying chassis (24) for laying the label assembly (1); the conveying chassis (24) is provided with a limiting member (25) for limiting the position of the label assembly (1); A printing structure (3), comprising two printing units, one printing unit being used for printing the first label (121), and the other printing unit being used for printing the first label (122), the printing unit comprising a printing head (31) and a paper pressing roller (32), the printing head (31) being arranged above the label assembly (1) and having its printing end arranged toward the label assembly (1), the paper pressing roller (32) being provided in two groups and being arranged opposite to each other on two sides of the label assembly (1) and being used for rotating and conveying the label assembly (1); a cutting and flipping structure (4), which is arranged between the two printing units, corresponding to the cutting line (123), and is used for cutting the first label (121) and absorbing the first label (121) to flip it relative to the first label (122); as well as, A controller (5) is electrically connected to the printing structure (3) and the cutting and flipping structure (4) and is used to control the operation of the printing structure (3) and the cutting and flipping structure (4).

2. The portable label printer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting and flipping structure (4) comprises a flipping component (41) and a cutting component (42); the flipping component (41) is arranged along the width direction of the label component (1), with its middle portion located above the label component (1) and its two ends connected to the device body (2), forming an overall I-shaped structure; the cutting component (42) is arranged in the middle of the flipping component (41) facing the surface of the label component (1) and corresponding to the cutting line (123).

3. The portable label printer device according to claim 2, wherein, The cutting assembly (42) comprises a U-shaped bracket (43) and an adsorbent. The adsorbent moves along the length direction of the middle part of the U-shaped bracket (43) and can move towards or away from the label assembly (1).

4. The portable label printer device according to claim 3, wherein The U-shaped bracket (43) is provided with a slide groove (431) corresponding to the adsorption member, and the adsorption member moves along the length direction of the slide groove (431) through an electric cylinder.

5. The portable label printer device according to claim 4, wherein, The adsorbing component includes a vacuum chuck (411), a mounting seat (412), a lifting motor (413), and a rotating motor (414). The mounting seat (412) is slidably connected to the chute (431) through the electric cylinder. The vacuum chuck (411) is movably connected to the mounting seat (412) through the lifting motor (413) and moves in a direction close to or away from the label assembly (1). The rotating motor (414) is drivingly connected to the vacuum chuck (411) and is used to control the rotation of the vacuum chuck (411) after adsorbing the first label (121).

6. The portable label printer device according to claim 2, wherein The cutting component (42) includes a cutting knife (421) and a knife seat (422). The knife seat (422) is arranged on the U-shaped bracket (43). The cutting knife (421) is installed on the knife seat (422), and the cutting end of the cutting knife (421) corresponds to the cutting line (123).

7. The portable label printer device according to claim 1, wherein An opening (26) is formed on one side of the device main body (2). A cover body (27) is rotatably connected to the opening (26), and the cover body (27) is snap-fitted to the opening (26).

8. The portable label printer device according to claim 1, wherein It includes a sensor (6), which is arranged on the conveying chassis (24) and is used to detect the printing position and communicate with the controller (5).

9. A method for using a portable label printer device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It includes the following steps: Insert the label assembly (1) from the label inlet (21) into the device main body (2) and lay it flat inside the device main body (2), and its end extends out from the label outlet (22). The controller (5) is connected to an external calculator; The controller (5) controls the printing unit near the label inlet (21) to print on the surface of the first label (121); The cutting and flipping structure (4) cuts the printed first label (121) along the cutting line (123) during transportation, adsorbs and flips the first label (121) and drives it to move along the width direction of the label body (12) to expose the first label (122). The printing unit near the label outlet (22) prints on the surface of the first label (122); After the two prints are completed, the cutting and flipping structure (4) drives the first label (121) back to the initial position and releases it; The printed label is removed from the label outlet (22).

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