A labeling device based on a desktop label printer

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of labeling equipment, specifically a labeling device based on a desktop label printer. The device includes a support component; a rotating bracket rotatably connected to the support component, the rotating bracket rotating about a first axis; a first drive component, the actuating end of which is connected to the rotating bracket, the first drive component being used to rotate the rotating bracket; a second drive component mounted on the rotating bracket and rotating with it, the actuating end of the second drive component being a rotating end, rotating about a second axis, the first axis being perpendicular to the second axis; a third drive component mounted on the rotating end of the second drive component, the actuating end of the third drive component being a linear actuating end; and a pick-and-transfer component mounted on the actuating end of the third drive component, used for controllable pick-and-transfer of labels. This device is compatible with common desktop label printers on the market, serving as a label transfer device between the printer and the product to be labeled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of labeling equipment, and in particular to a labeling device based on a desktop label printer. Background Technology

[0002] Labeling devices are widely used in automated equipment. Typically, the labeling devices used in these devices are customized for a specific product, and the label printing devices used are also usually specially customized. These highly specialized labeling devices are effective for labeling certain products, but they also have some drawbacks, such as poor versatility, high manufacturing costs, large equipment size, and high maintenance threshold. To address this, this invention proposes a labeling device based on a desktop label printer. Desktop label printers are readily available on the market; as standard, general-purpose equipment, they have a mature market presence, low procurement costs, low barriers to entry, and ease of maintenance. The labeling device proposed in this invention has low manufacturing costs, high versatility, and is compatible with commonly available desktop label printers. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention proposes a labeling device based on a desktop label printer. This device is compatible with commonly available desktop label printers and serves as a label transfer device between the printer and the product to be labeled.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: A labeling device based on a desktop label printer, comprising: Support components; A rotating bracket, which is rotatably connected to the supporting component, rotates about a first axis; The first driving component has its actuating end connected to the rotating bracket, and the first driving component is used to rotate the rotating bracket. The second driving component is mounted on the rotating bracket and rotates with the rotating bracket. The actuating end of the second driving component is the rotating end. The rotating end of the second driving component rotates around the second axis, and the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The third driving component is installed on the rotating end of the second driving component, and the moving end of the third driving component is a linear moving end; A pick-up and transfer component, mounted on the actuating end of the third drive component, is used for controllable pick-up and transfer of tags.

[0005] Preferably, the support component includes a base and two opposing vertical side plates, and the rotating bracket is a movable plate disposed between the two side plates, the movable plate being rotatably connected to the side plates via a long pin shaft.

[0006] Preferably, the first driving component includes a cylinder, the tail end of the cylinder body is hinged to the base, and the protruding end of the cylinder is hinged to the rotating bracket.

[0007] Preferably, the extended end of the cylinder is hinged to the rotating bracket via a fisheye joint.

[0008] Preferably, the second driving component is a rotary cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the third driving component is a biaxial cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, the pickup and transfer component includes a label suction cup for picking up labels.

[0011] Preferably, the pickup and transfer component further includes a suction cup mounting plate, and the label suction cup is mounted on the suction cup mounting plate; The suction cup mounting plate and the label suction cup also include a buffer and shock absorber.

[0012] Preferably, the suction cup mounting plate has a hollow center, the buffer and shock absorber is a suction cup buffer rod, the height of which is adjustable and installed in the hollow center of the suction cup mounting plate, and the label suction cup is installed on the buffer end of the suction cup buffer rod.

[0013] The beneficial effects of using this invention are: This labeling device, driven by the cooperation of the first, second, and third driving components, can decompose the movement of the label suction cup into a composite motion such as rotational movement and linear movement. It can pick up, move, and transfer the labels printed by the label printer. The range and amplitude of the motion are adjustable to adapt to commonly used desktop label printers on the market. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a usage scenario for a labeling device based on a desktop label printer. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a label printer; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the labeling component; Figure 4-9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working process of a labeling device based on a desktop label printer.

[0015] The reference numerals in the figures include: 1000 - Label printer, 1001 - Label; 2000 - Labeling assembly, 2001 - Base, 2002 - Side plate, 2003 - Movable plate, 2004 - Adapter plate, 2005 - Shaft bracket, 2006 - Back plate, 2007 - Suction cup mounting plate, 2008 - Label suction cup, 2009 - Rotary shaft, 2010 - Short pin, 2011 - Cylinder, 2012 - Fisheye connector, 2013 - Rotary cylinder, 2014 - Dual-shaft cylinder, 2015 - Suction cup buffer rod, 2016 - Long pin; 3000 - Products to be labeled. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this technical solution clearer, the following detailed description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, further illustrates this technical solution. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this technical solution.

[0017] To address the problems of highly specialized labeling devices, poor versatility, high manufacturing costs, and large device size in existing technologies, this embodiment proposes a labeling device based on a desktop label printer. This device features a simple structure, small size, and low manufacturing cost.

[0018] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the labeling device based on the desktop label printer is installed at the label 1001 printing outlet of the label printer 1000. The function of the labeling device is to pick up, transfer and label the label 1001 printed by the label printer 1000 onto the product 3000 to be labeled.

[0019] like Figure 3 As shown, a labeling device based on a desktop label printer includes the following main components: The support component serves as the main support for the entire labeling device. It has two main functions: first, it acts as a fulcrum for components such as the first drive component; second, it fixes the entire labeling device to the label printer 1001 printing output side and stabilizes the distance between the label printer 1000 and the labeling component 2000.

[0020] A rotating bracket is rotatably connected to a support component and rotates around a first axis. The rotating bracket is an accessory that restricts the rotation direction of the picking and transferring component and can also serve as a mounting plate for the first drive component.

[0021] The first driving component has its actuating end connected to the rotating bracket. The first driving component is used to rotate the rotating bracket. The function of the first driving component is to drive and control the rotation angle of the rotating bracket, thereby controlling the overall rotation angle of the picking and transferring component. The first driving component can provide rotational drive in the first plane for the picking and transferring component.

[0022] The second drive component is mounted on the rotating bracket and rotates with the rotating bracket. The actuating end of the second drive component is the rotating end, which rotates around the second axis, and the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The second drive component can provide rotational drive in the second plane for the pick-up and transfer component.

[0023] The third drive component is installed on the rotating end of the second drive component, and the moving end of the third drive component is a linear moving end. As the direct control component of the pickup and transfer component, the third drive component controls the linear movement of the pickup and transfer component through the linear reciprocating motion of its moving end.

[0024] A pick-up and transfer component, which is installed on the actuating end of the third drive component, is used for controllable pick-up and transfer of tag 1001.

[0025] By combining the control and drive of the first, second, and third driving components, the pickup and transfer component can generate compound or combined movements, which can be synchronous or gradual.

[0026] In this embodiment, the supporting component includes a base 2001 and a side plate 2002. The base 2001 is a plate-shaped structure. There are two side plates 2002 installed on the left and right sides of the base 2001, which are facing each other and separated. A long pin 2016 is provided on the top of the two side plates 2002, and the long pin 2016 passes through the two side plates 2002. A back plate 2006 is provided behind the two side plates 2002.

[0027] In this embodiment, the rotating support is a movable plate 2003, and the middle section of the main extended surface of the movable plate 2003 is hinged to the long pin 2016. The first driving component is a cylinder 2011, and the tail of the main body of the cylinder 2011 is hinged to a horizontally placed rotating shaft 2009 on the base plate. The extended end of the cylinder 2011 is connected to the movable plate 2003 through a fisheye connector 2012, and the movable plate 2003 will rotate around the long pin 2016 by a specified angle. In this embodiment, the fisheye connector 2012 is hinged to the lower part of the movable plate 2003 through a short pin 2010. In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 2009 is connected to the base plate through a shaft bracket 2005, and the rotating shaft 2009 is arranged parallel to the long pin 2016.

[0028] The second driving component is a rotary cylinder 2013. The actuating end of the rotary cylinder 2013 can be driven to rotate. The actuating end of the rotary cylinder 2013 is connected to the dual-axis cylinder 2014 via an adapter plate 2004. The pickup and transfer component also includes a suction cup mounting plate 2007. A label suction cup 2008 is mounted on the suction cup mounting plate 2007. A buffer and shock-absorbing component is also included between the suction cup mounting plate 2007 and the label suction cup 2008. The suction cup mounting plate 2007 has a hollow center. The buffer and shock-absorbing component is a suction cup buffer rod 2015. The height of the suction cup buffer rod 2015 is adjustable and mounted in the hollow center of the suction cup mounting plate 2007. The label suction cup 2008 is mounted on the buffer end of the suction cup buffer rod 2015.

[0029] The first drive component, the second drive component, the third drive component, and the pick-up and transfer component are all pneumatic components. In other feasible embodiments, the above components may also be electrically controlled components.

[0030] like Figures 4-9 As shown, this embodiment details the operation process of the labeling device.

[0031] Benru Figure 3 As shown, the device is in its initial state, with cylinder 2011 extended, rotary cylinder 2013 at 0°, and dual-axis cylinder 2014 retracted. At this point, label 1001 has been printed.

[0032] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when cylinder 2011 retracts, the movable plate 2003 connected to cylinder 2011 via fisheye connector 2012 rotates around the long pin shaft 2016 by a specified angle. At this time, the label suction cup 2008 remains parallel to the label 1001. Typically, after printing, the label 1001 of a commercially available label printer 1000 will have a certain angle with the ground. To easily retrieve the label 1001, the angle of the label suction cup 2008 is controlled by controlling cylinder 2011, thus facilitating the retrieval of the label 1001.

[0033] like Figure 6 As shown, the dual-axis cylinder 2014 retracts, at which point the label printer 1000 can print the next label 1001. Figure 7 As shown, cylinder 2011 extends, at which point movable plate 2003 is perpendicular to the horizontal plane, and label 1001 is aligned. Figure 8 As shown, the rotary cylinder 2013 rotates 90°, and the label 1001 reaches the ready-to-be-labeled position. Once the product 3000 is in position, the dual-axis cylinder 2014 extends, and the label 1001 is affixed to the product surface. At this point, the vacuum adsorption is disengaged. Then, the dual-axis cylinder 2014 retracts.

[0034] like Figure 9As shown, the rotary cylinder 2013 rotates 90° and returns to the 0° position. At this point, the device has returned to the position shown. Figure 4 The initial state shown above can be repeated to begin the next labeling process.

[0035] The above content is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, many changes can be made in the specific implementation and application scope based on the ideas of the present invention. As long as these changes do not depart from the concept of the present invention, they all fall within the protection scope of this patent.

Claims

1. A labelling apparatus based on a desktop label printer, characterised in that: include Support components; A rotating bracket, which is rotatably connected to the supporting component, rotates about a first axis; The first driving component has its actuating end connected to the rotating bracket, and the first driving component is used to rotate the rotating bracket. The second driving component is mounted on the rotating bracket and rotates with the rotating bracket. The actuating end of the second driving component is the rotating end. The rotating end of the second driving component rotates around the second axis, and the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The third driving component is installed on the rotating end of the second driving component, and the moving end of the third driving component is a linear moving end; A pick-up and transfer component, mounted on the actuating end of the third drive component, is used for controllable pick-up and transfer of tags.

2. The labelling apparatus based on a desktop label printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting component includes a base and two opposing vertical side plates. The rotating bracket is a movable plate disposed between the two side plates, and the movable plate is rotatably connected to the side plates via a long pin.

3. The labeling device based on a desktop label printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving component includes a cylinder, the tail end of the cylinder body is hinged to the base, and the protruding end of the cylinder is hinged to the rotating bracket.

4. The labeling device based on a desktop label printer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The extended end of the cylinder is hinged to the rotating bracket via a fisheye joint.

5. The labeling device based on a desktop label printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second driving component is a rotary cylinder.

6. The labeling device based on a desktop label printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third driving component is a dual-shaft cylinder.

7. The labeling device based on a desktop label printer according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The pickup and transfer component includes a label suction cup for picking up labels.

8. The labeling device based on a desktop label printer according to claim 7, characterized in that: The pickup and transfer component also includes a suction cup mounting plate, and the label suction cup is mounted on the suction cup mounting plate; The suction cup mounting plate and the label suction cup also include a buffer and shock absorber.

9. The labeling device based on a desktop label printer according to claim 8, characterized in that: The suction cup mounting plate has a hollow center, and the buffer and shock absorber is a suction cup buffer rod. The height of the suction cup buffer rod is adjustable and installed in the hollow center of the suction cup mounting plate. The label suction cup is installed on the buffer end of the suction cup buffer rod.

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