A five-sided labelling device, system and method

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of five-face pasting device, system and method, including including rotary displacement device, turnover device and take mark device;Rotary displacement device drives the take mark device to rotate and shift;Turnover device drives the take mark device to overturn;Take mark device is used to suck mark;Take mark device is not rotated and overturned for the top of the object to be labeled and labeled;Take mark device is overturned for the side of the object to be labeled and labeled;After take mark device is rotated and overturned, it is used to the other side of the object to be labeled and labeled;After take mark device is rotated 90 ° counterclockwise or clockwise and is overturned, the front or rear of the object to be labeled and labeled, can quickly label the five faces of the object to be labeled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a labeling device, and more particularly to a five-sided labeling machine. Background Technology

[0002] During the manufacturing process, manufacturers attach labels containing product information and company logos to their products. When affixing these labels to packaging boxes, existing labeling machines generally can only apply them to one angle of the box, such as the top or sides, or both, which is relatively limited in adaptability. For example, patent CN108860871A discloses an automatic labeling machine electrically connected to a controller. It utilizes a conveying device and a labeling device to apply the picked-up labels to the top and sides of the product. However, this machine cannot automatically label all five sides, a requirement that many products currently require labeling on all five sides, which this machine cannot meet.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a machine that can apply labels to all five sides to meet market demands and improve labeling efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a five-sided labeling device that can quickly label five sides of a product and improve the overall labeling efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a technical solution 1: a five-sided labeling device, the labeling device comprising a rotational displacement device, a flipping device, and a label-picking device; the rotational displacement device drives the label-picking device to rotate and shift; the flipping device drives the label-picking device to flip; the label-picking device is used to pick up the label; The label-taking device is not rotated or flipped for labeling the top of the object to be labeled; The label-applying device is flipped over to apply labels to the side of the object to be labeled; The labeling device is rotated and flipped to apply a label to the other side of the object to be labeled. The labeling device is rotated 90° counterclockwise or clockwise and then flipped over to apply a label to the front or back of the object to be labeled.

[0006] Furthermore, the rotary displacement device includes a first motor and a second motor. The first motor output shaft is provided with a first gear, and the second motor output shaft is provided with a second gear. The first gear and the second gear are connected by a belt, so that the second motor can rotate the first motor output shaft.

[0007] Furthermore, the front end of the first motor output shaft is connected to the labeling device via a movable connecting shaft.

[0008] Furthermore, the flipping device includes a cylinder, the front end of the cylinder output shaft is gear-shaped, and the labeling device includes a labeling machine and a gear component located on one side of the labeling machine. The gear component meshes with the front end of the cylinder output shaft, causing the cylinder to drive the labeling device to flip.

[0009] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a second technical solution: a five-sided labeling system, including a controller, a conveying device and a labeling device; The controller is used to control the conveying device and the labeling device; The conveying device is used to convey objects to be labeled. The labeling device includes a rotation and displacement device, a flipping device, and a label-picking device. The rotation and displacement device receives instructions from the controller to drive the label-picking device to rotate and shift. The flipping device receives instructions from the controller to drive the label-picking device to flip. The label-picking device receives instructions from the controller to pick up the label. The label-picking device, without being rotated or flipped, is used to label the top of the object to be labeled. The label-picking device, when flipped, is used to label the side of the object to be labeled. The label-picking device, after being rotated and flipped, is used to label the other side of the object to be labeled. The label-picking device, after being rotated 90° counterclockwise or clockwise and flipped, is used to label the front or back of the object to be labeled.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a sliding guide rail device that cooperates with the rotary displacement device, the sliding guide rail device driving the labeling device to move laterally.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a stop mechanism for limiting the object to be labeled to a predetermined position.

[0012] Furthermore, the stop mechanism includes a third motor, a first guide rail that cooperates with the output shaft of the third motor, a tentacle mounted on the third motor, and a baffle that cooperates with the tentacle.

[0013] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention provides a third technical solution: a five-sided labeling method, comprising the controller, conveying device, labeling device, and sliding guide rail device; the method includes the following steps. The conveying device is used to convey objects to be labeled. The sliding guide rail device drives the labeling device that picks up the label to move directly above the object to be labeled, and the rotational displacement device drives the label-picking device to complete the labeling of the top of the object to be labeled.

[0014] After the label-taking device picks up the label, the flipping device drives the label-taking device to rotate 90° and keep it relatively parallel to the left side of the object to be labeled. The sliding guide rail device drives the label-applying device to apply the label to the left side of the object to be labeled.

[0015] After the label-taking device picks up the label, the flipping device drives the label-taking device to flip 90°, and the rotational displacement device drives the label-taking device to rotate 180°, so that the label-taking device and the right side of the object to be labeled remain relatively parallel. The sliding guide rail device drives the label-applying device to apply the label to the right side of the object to be labeled.

[0016] After the label-taking device picks up the label, the flipping device drives the label-taking device to flip 90°, and the rotational displacement device drives the label-taking device to rotate 90° counterclockwise, so that the label-taking device and the front of the object to be labeled remain parallel. The sliding guide rail device drives the label-applying device to apply the label to the front of the object to be labeled.

[0017] After the label-taking device picks up the label, the flipping device drives the label-taking device to flip 90°, and the rotational displacement device drives the label-taking device to rotate 90° clockwise, so that the label-taking device and the back of the object to be labeled remain parallel. The sliding guide rail device drives the label-applying device to apply the label to the back of the object to be labeled.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by the present invention are as follows: The five-sided labeling device, system and method provided by the present invention adopts the coordinated cooperation of a rotation displacement device, a flipping device and a label picking device, which can realize the rapid labeling of five sides of the product, and the equipment has a simple and compact structure and does not take up too much space. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the five-sided labeling device of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of one type of flipping device in the five-sided labeling device of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the five-sided labeling system of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the sliding guide rail device of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the stop mechanism of the present invention.

[0024] 1-Supporting framework; 2-Conveying device, 21-Left conveyor belt, 22-Right conveyor belt 3-Labeling device, 31-Rotational displacement device, 311-First motor, 312-Second motor, 313-Gear 1, 314-Gear 2, 315-Belt, 32-Tilting device, 33-Label picking device, 321-Cylinder, 322-Cylinder output shaft, 331-Suction head, 332-Gear component, 333-Square component, 316-Modular connecting shaft; 4-Sliding guide rail device, 41-Second guide rail, 42-Fourth motor, 43-Connector; 5-Marking device; 6-Drag chain; 7-Stop mechanism, 71-Third motor, 72-First guide rail, 73-Touch, 74-Second baffle; 8-First baffle; 9-Smooth slide rail. Detailed Implementation Example 1

[0025] This embodiment proposes a five-sided labeling device 3, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the labeling device 3 includes a rotational displacement device 31 and a flipping device 32 disposed at the front end of the rotational displacement device 31. The flipping device 32 is used to control the flipping of the label-taking device 33. The rotational displacement device 31 is used to drive and change the state of the label-taking device 33. In this invention, the state refers to the rotation and longitudinal position change of the label-taking device 33. The flipping device 32 can drive the label-taking device 33 to flip. The label-taking device 33 is used to pick up the label.

[0026] In this embodiment, the initial state of the label-picking device 33 is parallel to the top of the object to be labeled. When the label-picking device 33 picks up the label and is not rotated or flipped, its position can be changed under the drive of the rotation displacement device 31 to label the top of the object. When the label-picking device 33 picks up the label and is then flipped, it can be used to label the left side of the object. When the label-picking device 33 picks up the label and is then flipped and rotated, it can be used to label the right side of the object. When the label-picking device 33 picks up the label and is then flipped and rotated 90° counterclockwise, it can be used to label the back of the object. When the label-picking device 33 picks up the label and is then flipped and rotated 90° clockwise, it can be used to label the front of the object.

[0027] The rotary displacement device 31 in this embodiment includes a first motor 311 and a second motor 312. The first motor 311 in this invention is preferably a linear motor, and its output shaft is provided with a gear 313. The second motor 312 in this invention is preferably a servo motor, and its output shaft is provided with a gear 314. The gear 313 and the gear 314 are connected by a belt 315, so that the second motor 312 can drive the output shaft of the first motor 311 to rotate.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 In this embodiment, the flipping device 32 includes a cylinder 321. The flipping device 32 can be implemented in various ways, such as... Figure 1 The diagram shows a square component 333. When the cylinder is running, it causes the square component 333 to rotate 90°. The preferred embodiment of the rotating device 32 is as follows: [Refer to...] Figure 2 As shown, the front end of the cylinder output shaft 322 is gear-shaped. The label-taking device 33 includes a suction head 331 and a gear component 332 installed on the back side of the suction head 331. The gear component 332 meshes with the front end of the cylinder output shaft 322, so that when the solenoid valve on the cylinder 321 receives a signal, it drives the suction head 331 to pick up the label, and then flips it or does not flip it.

[0029] In this embodiment, the front end of the output shaft of the first motor 311 is connected to the flipping device 32 through the movable connecting shaft 316. The label taking device 33 is equipped with a label suction device 331. The label suction device 331 is prior art and will not be described in detail here. Please refer to patent CN108860871A. Example 2

[0030] This embodiment also proposes a five-sided labeling system, such as Figure 2-5 As shown, the five-sided labeling system proposed in this embodiment is based on the five-sided labeling device proposed in Embodiment 1, so the same parts will not be described again.

[0031] The five-sided labeling system proposed in this embodiment includes a controller, a conveying device 2, and a labeling device 3. In this invention, the labeling device 3 frequently travels back and forth between the object to be labeled and the labeling device 5. The controller is used to control the conveying device 2 and the labeling device 3. The conveying device 2 is used to convey the object to be labeled. The rotation and displacement device 31 receives the controller's instruction to drive the label-taking device 33 to rotate and move. The flipping device 32 receives the controller's instruction to drive the label-taking device 33 to flip. The label-taking device 33 receives the controller's instruction to pick up the label. The label-taking device 33 is used to label the top of the object to be labeled without being rotated or flipped. The label-taking device 33 is used to label the side of the object to be labeled after being flipped. The label-taking device 33 is used to label the other side of the object to be labeled after being rotated and flipped. The label-taking device 33 is used to label the front or back of the object to be labeled after being rotated 90° counterclockwise or clockwise and flipped.

[0032] In this embodiment, the working environment requires labeling a square object to be labeled. Therefore, "flipping" generally refers to flipping it 90° so that the suction head 331 and the side of the square object to be labeled remain parallel. It should be noted that, depending on the actual needs of the object to be labeled, the solenoid valve on the cylinder 321 can be flipped at any angle between 0° and 90° according to the control command.

[0033] The five-sided labeling system proposed in this embodiment also includes a support frame 1, which is used to support the stability of the entire device.

[0034] The conveying device 2 proposed in this embodiment is used to continuously convey the object to be labeled to a predetermined position. The conveying device 2 has two conveyor belts, namely the left conveyor belt 21 and the right conveyor belt 22. Both the left conveyor belt 21 and the right conveyor belt 22 are driven by motors. The labeling device 5 is also arranged parallel to the conveying device 2. The two conveyor belts move synchronously to convey the object to be labeled.

[0035] In this embodiment, when labeling an object, a first baffle 8 is installed on the outer side of both the left conveyor belt 21 and the right conveyor belt 22 because the side of the object is subjected to force. This baffle is used to block the object when it is being labeled from the side, thereby increasing the success rate of labeling.

[0036] In this embodiment, the five-sided labeling system is also equipped with a stop mechanism 7, which is used to limit the conveying of the object to be labeled when it is conveyed to a designated position. The stop mechanism 7 includes a third motor 71, a first guide rail 72 that cooperates with the output shaft of the third motor 71, a tentacle 73 that is also installed on the third motor 71, and a second baffle 74 that cooperates with the tentacle 73.

[0037] The five-sided labeling system in this embodiment also includes a sliding guide rail device 4, which includes a second guide rail 41 and a fourth motor 42. The fourth motor 42 is fixedly connected to the rotary displacement device 31 via a connector 43. When the fourth motor 42 receives a control command and moves along the second guide rail 41, it drives the labeling device 3 to move laterally to meet the actual working requirements of labeling the object to be labeled.

[0038] The five-sided labeling system in this embodiment also includes a flow rail 9 for conveying the object to be labeled, and a cable chain 6 for protecting cables and oil pipes from damage during motor movement. Example 3

[0039] This embodiment, based on Embodiments 1 and 2, also proposes a five-sided labeling method. The identical parts will not be repeated. It includes a controller, a conveying device 2, a labeling device 3, and a sliding guide rail device 4. The five-sided labeling method proposed in this embodiment will detail how to achieve five-sided labeling of the object to be labeled. The method includes the following steps: First, define the initial position of the label taking device 33 as directly above the marking device 5, and keep it axially parallel to the marking device 5.

[0040] Top labeling of the object to be labeled: The conveyor 2 transports the object to be labeled to the designated position. The object stops moving forward, and the first motor 311 drives the label-picking device 33 to extend longitudinally to pick up the label. After successfully picking up the label, the first motor 311 retracts the label-picking device 33 to the predetermined position. Then, the fourth motor 42 drives the labeling device 3 to move directly above the object to be labeled, and the first motor 311 drives the label-picking device 33 again to complete the top labeling of the object.

[0041] Labeling the left side of the object to be labeled: After the top labeling is completed, the fourth motor 42 drives the labeling device 3 back to the initial position, the first motor 311 drives the label picking device 33 to extend longitudinally to pick up the label, after successfully picking up the label, the first motor 311 retracts the label picking device 33 to the predetermined position, the cylinder 321 drives the label picking device 33 to rotate 90° and keep it relatively parallel to the left side of the object to be labeled, and the fourth motor 42 drives the labeling device 3 to label the left side of the object to be labeled.

[0042] Labeling the right side of the object to be labeled: After labeling the left side, cylinder 321 drives the label-taking device 33 to rotate 90° back to its initial state, i.e., to remain axially parallel to the labeling device 5. The first motor 311 retracts the label-taking device 33 to its initial position and drives it to extend longitudinally to pick up the label. After successfully picking up the label, the first motor 311 retracts the label-taking device 33 to the predetermined position. Cylinder 321 drives the label-taking device 33 to rotate 90°, and the second motor 312 drives it to rotate 180°, ensuring that the label-taking device 33 remains relatively parallel to the right side of the object to be labeled. The fourth motor 42 moves the labeling device 3 to a position above the right side of the object to be labeled, and the first motor 311 drives the label-taking device 33 to the designated position to complete the labeling of the right side of the object.

[0043] Labeling the front of the object to be labeled: After labeling the right side, the label-taking device 33 returns to its initial state under the combined drive of cylinder 321 and the second motor 312, and then returns to its initial position under the drive of the fourth motor 42. The first motor 311 drives the label-taking device 33 to extend longitudinally to pick up the label. After successfully picking up the label, the first motor 311 retracts the label-taking device 33 to the predetermined position. Cylinder 321 drives the label-taking device 33 to rotate 90°, and the second motor 312 drives the label-taking device 33 to rotate 90° counterclockwise, so that the label-taking device 33 and the front of the object to be labeled are parallel. The fourth motor 42 drives the label-applying device 3 to move above the front position of the object to be labeled. The first motor 311 drives the label-taking device 33 to the designated position to complete the labeling of the front of the object.

[0044] Labeling the back of the object to be labeled: After labeling the front, the label-taking device 33 returns to its initial state under the combined drive of cylinder 321 and the second motor 312, and then returns to its initial position under the drive of the fourth motor 42. The first motor 311 drives the label-taking device 33 to extend longitudinally to pick up the label. After successfully picking up the label, the first motor 311 retracts the label-taking device 33 to the predetermined position. Cylinder 321 drives the label-taking device 33 to rotate 90°, and the second motor 312 drives the label-taking device 33 to rotate 90° clockwise, so that the label-taking device 33 and the back of the object to be labeled are parallel. The fourth motor 42 drives the label-applying device 3 to move above the back of the object to be labeled. The first motor 311 drives the label-taking device 33 to the designated position to complete the labeling of the back of the object.

[0045] It should be noted that in this embodiment, there are no restrictions on the face of the object to be labeled or the order of labeling on the five faces. Depending on the actual labeling needs, any face of the object to be labeled can be labeled, or any one of the five faces of the object to be labeled can be labeled first.

[0046] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A five-sided labeling device, characterized in that: The labeling device includes a rotation and displacement device, a flipping device, and a label-picking device; the rotation and displacement device drives the label-picking device to rotate and shift; the flipping device drives the label-picking device to flip; the label-picking device is used to pick up the label. The label-taking device is not rotated or flipped for labeling the top of the object to be labeled; The label-applying device is flipped over to apply labels to the side of the object to be labeled; The labeling device is rotated and flipped to apply a label to the other side of the object to be labeled. The labeling device is rotated 90° counterclockwise or clockwise and then flipped over to apply a label to the front or back of the object to be labeled.

2. The five-sided labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary displacement device includes a first motor and a second motor. The first motor has a gear one on its output shaft, and the second motor has a gear two on its output shaft. The gear one and gear two are connected by a belt, so that the second motor can rotate the output shaft of the first motor.

3. The five-sided labeling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front end of the first motor output shaft is connected to the labeling device via a movable connecting shaft.

4. The five-sided labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping device includes a cylinder, the front end of the cylinder output shaft is gear-shaped, and the labeling device includes a labeling machine and a gear component located on one side of the labeling machine. The gear component meshes with the front end of the cylinder output shaft, so that the cylinder drives the labeling device to flip.

5. A five-sided labeling system, characterized in that: Includes a controller, a conveying device, and a labeling device; The controller is used to control the conveying device and the labeling device; The conveying device is used to convey objects to be labeled. The labeling device includes a rotational displacement device, a flipping device, and a label-removing device; The rotational displacement device receives instructions from the controller to drive the label-taking device to rotate and shift; the flipping device receives instructions from the controller to drive the label-taking device to flip; the label-taking device receives instructions from the controller to pick up the label; the label-taking device, without being rotated or flipped, is used to label the top of the object to be labeled; the label-taking device, when flipped, is used to label the side of the object to be labeled; the label-taking device, after being rotated and flipped, is used to label the other side of the object to be labeled; the label-taking device, after being rotated 90° counterclockwise or clockwise and flipped, is used to label the front or back of the object to be labeled.

6. The five-sided labeling system according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a sliding guide rail device that cooperates with the rotary displacement device, the sliding guide rail device driving the labeling device to move laterally.

7. The five-sided labeling system according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a stop mechanism to limit the object to be labeled to a predetermined position.

8. The five-sided labeling system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The stop mechanism includes a third motor, a first guide rail that cooperates with the output shaft of the third motor, a tentacle mounted on the third motor, and a baffle that cooperates with the tentacle.

9. A five-sided labeling method, characterized in that: The method includes the controller, conveying device, labeling device, and sliding guide rail device; the method includes the following steps: The conveying device is used to convey objects to be labeled. The sliding guide rail device drives the labeling device that picks up the label to move directly above the object to be labeled, and the rotary displacement device drives the label picking device to complete the top labeling of the object to be labeled. After the label-taking device picks up the label, the flipping device drives the label-taking device to flip 90° and keep it relatively parallel to the left side of the object to be labeled. The sliding guide rail device drives the label-applying device to apply the label to the left side of the object to be labeled. After the label-taking device picks up the label, the flipping device drives the label-taking device to flip 90°, and the rotational displacement device drives the label-taking device to rotate 180°, so that the label-taking device and the right side of the object to be labeled remain relatively parallel. The sliding guide rail device drives the label-applying device to apply the label to the right side of the object to be labeled. After the label-taking device picks up the label, the flipping device drives the label-taking device to flip 90°, and the rotational displacement device drives the label-taking device to rotate 90° counterclockwise, so that the label-taking device and the front of the object to be labeled remain parallel, and the sliding guide rail device drives the label-applying device to apply the label to the front of the object to be labeled. After the label-taking device picks up the label, the flipping device drives the label-taking device to flip 90°, and the rotational displacement device drives the label-taking device to rotate 90° clockwise, so that the label-taking device and the back of the object to be labeled remain parallel. The sliding guide rail device drives the label-applying device to apply the label to the back of the object to be labeled.

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