Labeling device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of labeling, and discloses a labeling device. The utility model provides a labeling device which is used for attaching a label printed by a printer to a target position, the labeling device comprises a rack, a label taking mechanism, an angle adjusting mechanism and a transferring mechanism, the label taking mechanism comprises a label taking head, a plurality of adsorption structures and a vacuum source, the adsorption structures are distributed on the label taking head in an array mode, and the angle adjusting mechanism is used for adjusting the angle of the label taking head. Each adsorption structure is communicated with a vacuum source through an independent gas path, and the adsorption structures are used for adsorbing labels printed by the printer; the output end of the angle adjusting mechanism is connected with the label taking mechanism so as to drive the label taking mechanism to rotate, so that the working angle of the label taking head is adjusted, the adsorption structure sucks a label conveniently, and the label taking head can rotate to a preset labeling angle so as to attach the label to the surface of a product; the transfer mechanism is arranged on the rack, the output end of the transfer mechanism is connected with the angle adjusting mechanism, and the label taking mechanism is driven by the angle adjusting mechanism to transfer between the printer and the target position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of labeling, in particular to a labeling device. Background Art

[0002] Labels are used to mark basic information of products. Before products leave the factory, labels need to be affixed to the products or their packaging boxes. Current labeling devices are only suitable for labels of specific sizes, and the angles of label removal and labeling are fixed, so they have low versatility and flexibility.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a labeling device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a labeling device, which can be suitable for labels of different sizes, can flexibly take and label from multiple angles, and can meet the labeling needs of various products.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A labeling device, used for attaching a label printed by a printer to a target location, the labeling device comprising:

[0007] frame;

[0008] The label taking mechanism comprises a label taking head, a plurality of adsorption structures and a vacuum source, wherein the plurality of adsorption structures are distributed on the label taking head in an array, and each of the adsorption structures is connected to the vacuum source through an independent air path, and the adsorption structures are used to absorb the labels printed by the printer;

[0009] An angle adjustment mechanism, the output end of which is connected to the label picking mechanism to drive the label picking mechanism to rotate, so as to adjust the working angle of the label picking head;

[0010] The transfer mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the output end of the transfer mechanism is connected to the angle adjustment mechanism so as to drive the label taking mechanism to transfer between the printer and the target position through the angle adjustment mechanism.

[0011] Furthermore, the angle adjustment mechanism comprises:

[0012] A first rotation drive assembly is transmission-connected to the label picking mechanism and is used to drive the label picking mechanism to rotate around a first rotation axis;

[0013] A second rotation driving assembly is connected to the output end of the transfer mechanism and is in transmission connection with the first rotation driving assembly, and is used to drive the first rotation driving assembly to rotate around a second rotation axis;

[0014] The first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are arranged at an angle.

[0015] Furthermore, the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are perpendicular to each other.

[0016] Furthermore, the transfer mechanism comprises:

[0017] A first driving member is disposed on the frame;

[0018] a second driving member, disposed at an output end of the first driving member, to move along the X direction under the driving action of the first driving member;

[0019] a third driving member, arranged at an output end of the second driving member, so as to move along the Y direction under the driving action of the second driving member, and the output end of the third driving member is connected to the angle adjustment mechanism, so as to drive the angle adjustment mechanism to move along the Z direction;

[0020] The X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0021] Furthermore, the transfer mechanism also includes a first limit component for limiting the moving range of the second driving member; and / or the transfer mechanism also includes a second limit component for limiting the moving range of the third driving member; and / or the transfer mechanism also includes a third limit component for limiting the moving range of the angle adjustment mechanism.

[0022] Furthermore, the label taking head comprises a connecting portion and a supporting portion, the adsorption structure is arranged on the supporting portion, and the connecting portion is used to connect to the output end of the angle adjustment mechanism.

[0023] Furthermore, the adsorption structure is a suction cup disposed on the support portion; or the adsorption structure is a suction hole opened on the support portion.

[0024] Furthermore, the labeling device further comprises a scanning component arranged at the output end of the transfer mechanism, and the scanning component is used to detect whether the label at the target position is at a preset position.

[0025] Furthermore, the label picking mechanism also includes a first sensor for detecting whether the label is adsorbed on the label picking mechanism.

[0026] Furthermore, a foot is provided at the bottom of the rack, and the foot is used to support the rack and can adjust the height of the rack.

[0027] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0028] The utility model provides a labeling device, which is used to attach a label printed by a printer to a target position. The labeling device comprises a frame, a label taking mechanism, an angle adjustment mechanism and a transfer mechanism. The label taking mechanism comprises a label taking head, a plurality of adsorption structures and a vacuum source. The plurality of adsorption structures are distributed on the label taking head in an array, and each adsorption structure is connected to the vacuum source through an independent air path. The adsorption structure is used to absorb the label printed by the printer. By controlling the on and off of each independent air path, the label taking mechanism can absorb labels of different sizes. The output end of the angle adjustment mechanism is connected to the label taking mechanism to drive the label taking mechanism to rotate, thereby adjusting the working angle of the label taking head, so that the label taking head can be rotated to the same angle as the label printed by the printer, so that the adsorption structure can accurately absorb the label, and can be rotated to a preset labeling angle to attach the label to the surface of the product. The transfer mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the output end of the transfer mechanism is connected to the angle adjustment mechanism, so that the label taking mechanism is driven to transfer between the printer and the target position through the angle adjustment mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the labeling device provided by the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 It is a partial schematic diagram of the labeling device provided by the utility model.

[0031] In the figure:

[0032] 100, frame; 101, base;

[0033] 1. label taking mechanism; 11. label taking head; 111. connecting part; 112. supporting part; 12. adsorption structure;

[0034] 2. Angle adjustment mechanism; 21. First rotation drive assembly; 22. Second rotation drive assembly;

[0035] 3. Transfer mechanism; 31. First driving member; 32. Second driving member; 33. Third driving member;

[0036] 4. Scan components. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to the present invention, rather than all structures, are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0040] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", etc., are based on the directions or positions shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplified operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0041] like Figure 1-2As shown, this embodiment provides a labeling device for attaching a label printed by a printer to a target position. The labeling device includes a frame 100, a label picking mechanism 1, an angle adjustment mechanism 2 and a transfer mechanism 3. The label picking mechanism 1 includes a label picking head 11, a plurality of adsorption structures 12 and a vacuum source. The plurality of adsorption structures 12 are distributed in an array on the label picking head 11, and each adsorption structure 12 is connected to the vacuum source through an independent air path. The adsorption structure 12 is used to absorb the label printed by the printer. By controlling the on and off of each independent air path, the label picking mechanism 1 can absorb labels of different sizes. The output of the angle adjustment mechanism 2 The end is connected to the label picking mechanism 1 to drive the label picking mechanism 1 to rotate, thereby adjusting the working angle of the label picking head 11, so that the label picking head 11 can be rotated to the same angle as the label printed by the printer, which is convenient for the adsorption structure 12 to accurately absorb the label, and can be rotated to the preset labeling angle to stick the label to the product surface to ensure the label attachment accuracy; the transfer mechanism 3 is arranged on the frame 100, and the output end of the transfer mechanism 3 is connected to the angle adjustment mechanism 2 to drive the label picking mechanism 1 to transfer between the printer and the target position through the angle adjustment mechanism 2, wherein the target position is the preset labeling position on the product. The above arrangement makes the labeling device provided in this embodiment compact in structure, reduces the floor space of the labeling device, is conducive to reducing production costs, and has strong versatility.

[0042] The printer (not shown in the figure) can be arranged on the frame 100, or can be arranged as an independent unit separated from the frame 100, which is not limited here.

[0043] For the convenience of description, Figure 1 As shown, the length direction of the rack 100 is defined as the X direction, the width direction of the rack 100 is defined as the Y direction, and the height direction of the rack 100 is defined as the Z direction, wherein the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0044] Specifically, the angle adjustment mechanism 2 includes a first rotation drive component 21 and a second rotation drive component 22. The first rotation drive component 21 is connected to the label picking mechanism 1 for driving the label picking mechanism 1 to rotate around the first rotation axis, so that the label picking mechanism 1 can rotate to absorb the label printed by the printer. The second rotation drive component 22 is connected to the output end of the transfer mechanism 3 and is connected to the first rotation drive component 21 for driving the first rotation drive component 21 to rotate around the second rotation axis, wherein the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are arranged at an angle, so that the label picking mechanism 1 can rotate to stick the label to the product surface at different angles.

[0045] Furthermore, the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are perpendicular to each other, so that the range of motion of the labeling head 11 is maximized. It should be noted that the first rotation axis can be parallel to the X direction, the Y direction or the Z direction, or it can be non-parallel to the X direction, the Y direction and the Z direction. The direction of the first rotation axis can be adaptively set according to the structure or spatial position of the labeling device, which has no effect on the labeling function and is not limited here. Similarly, the direction of the second rotation axis can also be adaptively set, which is not repeated here.

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, the transfer mechanism 3 includes a first driving member 31, a second driving member 32 and a third driving member 33. The first driving member 31 is arranged on the frame 100, the second driving member 32 is arranged at the output end of the first driving member 31, so as to move along the X direction under the driving action of the first driving member 31, and the third driving member 33 is arranged at the output end of the second driving member 32, so as to move along the Y direction under the driving action of the second driving member 32. The output end of the third driving member 33 is connected to the angle adjustment mechanism 2 to drive the angle adjustment mechanism 2 to move along the Z direction. The above arrangement enables the angle adjustment mechanism 2 to move freely in the X direction, the Y direction or the Z direction, so as to drive the label taking mechanism 1 to transfer between the printer and the target position through the angle adjustment mechanism 2.

[0047] Optionally, the transfer mechanism 3 further includes a first limit assembly for limiting the moving stroke of the second drive member 32, so as to limit the moving range of the label taking mechanism 1 in the X direction. In this embodiment, the first limit assembly can be a limit protrusion respectively arranged at both ends of the frame 100 along the X direction, and when the second drive member 32 moves to abut against the limit protrusion, it reaches its maximum displacement in this direction. Of course, this embodiment does not limit the specific structure of the first limit assembly, as long as the first limit assembly that can limit the moving stroke of the second drive member 32 is within the protection scope of this embodiment.

[0048] Similarly, the transfer mechanism 3 further includes a second limiter assembly for limiting the movement of the third driving member 33, so as to limit the movement range of the label taking mechanism 1 in the Y direction. The transfer mechanism 3 further includes a third limiter assembly for limiting the movement of the angle adjustment mechanism 2, so as to limit the movement range of the label taking mechanism 1 in the Z direction. It can be understood that the specific structure of the second limiter assembly and the specific structure of the third limiter assembly can be the same as the specific structure of the first limiter assembly, and the specific structures of the second limiter assembly and the third limiter assembly are not repeated in this embodiment.

[0049] Continue as Figure 2As shown, the label taking head 11 includes a connecting portion 111 and a supporting portion 112, the adsorption structure 12 is arranged on the supporting portion 112, and the connecting portion 111 is used to connect the output end of the angle adjustment mechanism 2. Specifically, the connecting portion 111 is connected to the output end of the second rotation drive assembly 22, and the connecting portion 111 and the supporting portion 112 are connected in a T-shape, so that when the second rotation drive assembly 22 drives the label taking mechanism 1 to rotate, it can avoid the movement trajectory of the label taking head 11 from conflicting with the second rotation drive assembly 22.

[0050] Optionally, the label taking mechanism 1 further includes a solenoid valve for controlling the on-off of the air path between each adsorption structure 12 and the vacuum source, so as to adjust the working quantity and adsorption range of the adsorption structure 12 according to the size of the label.

[0051] In this embodiment, the adsorption structure 12 is a suction cup disposed on the support portion 112, and the ends of the suction cup are flush, so as to provide a stable adsorption force for the label and prevent the label from deforming during the transfer process. Of course, in other embodiments, the adsorption structure 12 can also be a suction hole opened on the support portion 112, and this design can also achieve the above effect.

[0052] Optionally, the label picking mechanism 1 further includes a first sensor, and the first sensor is used to detect whether a label is adsorbed on the label picking mechanism 1 to avoid missing labels on some products at the target position.

[0053] In this embodiment, the labeling device also includes a scanning component 4 arranged at the output end of the third driving member 33. The scanning component 4 is used to detect whether the label at the target position is in a preset position. When the label is not detected or the label is detected to be skewed, the product can be judged as a defective product for recycling, thereby ensuring the yield rate of the finished product.

[0054] Continue as Figure 1 As shown, a foot 101 is disposed at the bottom of the rack 100 , and the foot 101 is used to support the rack 100 , and the height of the rack 100 can be adjusted to adapt to products of different specifications.

[0055] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to list all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A labeling device for attaching a label printed by a printer to a target location, characterized in that: The labeling device comprises: Rack(100); The label taking mechanism (1) comprises a label taking head (11), a plurality of adsorption structures (12) and a vacuum source, wherein the plurality of adsorption structures (12) are distributed in an array on the label taking head (11), and each of the adsorption structures (12) is connected to the vacuum source via an independent air path, and the adsorption structures (12) are used to absorb the labels printed by the printer; An angle adjustment mechanism (2), wherein an output end of the angle adjustment mechanism (2) is connected to the label picking mechanism (1) to drive the label picking mechanism (1) to rotate, so as to adjust the working angle of the label picking head (11); A transfer mechanism (3) is arranged on the frame (100), and an output end of the transfer mechanism (3) is connected to the angle adjustment mechanism (2) so as to drive the label taking mechanism (1) to transfer between the printer and the target position through the angle adjustment mechanism (2).

2. The labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle adjustment mechanism (2) comprises: A first rotation drive assembly (21) is transmission-connected to the label picking mechanism (1) and is used to drive the label picking mechanism (1) to rotate around a first rotation axis; A second rotation driving component (22) is connected to the output end of the transfer mechanism (3) and is transmission-connected to the first rotation driving component (21), and is used to drive the first rotation driving component (21) to rotate around a second rotation axis; The first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are arranged at an angle.

3. The labeling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are perpendicular to each other.

4. The labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism (3) comprises: A first driving member (31) is arranged on the frame (100); A second driving member (32) is arranged at an output end of the first driving member (31) so as to move along the X direction under the driving action of the first driving member (31); a third driving member (33) arranged at an output end of the second driving member (32) so as to move along the Y direction under the driving action of the second driving member (32); the output end of the third driving member (33) being connected to the angle adjustment mechanism (2) so as to drive the angle adjustment mechanism (2) to move along the Z direction; The X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction are perpendicular to each other.

5. The labeling device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism (3) further comprises a first limit assembly for limiting the movement range of the second driving member (32); and / or the transfer mechanism (3) further comprises a second limit assembly for limiting the movement range of the third driving member (33); and / or the transfer mechanism (3) further comprises a third limit assembly for limiting the movement range of the angle adjustment mechanism (2).

6. The labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The label taking head (11) comprises a connecting portion (111) and a supporting portion (112); the adsorption structure (12) is arranged on the supporting portion (112); and the connecting portion (111) is used to connect to the output end of the angle adjustment mechanism (2).

7. The labeling device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adsorption structure (12) is a suction cup arranged on the support portion (112); or the adsorption structure (12) is a suction hole opened on the support portion (112).

8. The labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The labeling device further comprises a scanning component (4) arranged at the output end of the transfer mechanism (3), and the scanning component (4) is used to detect whether the label at the target position is at a preset position.

9. The labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The label picking mechanism (1) further comprises a first sensor, which is used to detect whether the label is adsorbed onto the label picking mechanism (1).

10. The labeling device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: A foot (101) is provided at the bottom of the frame (100); the foot (101) is used to support the frame (100) and is capable of adjusting the height of the frame (100).

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