Intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and trays

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent on-line labeling machine for cartons and trays, which comprises an on-line labeling machine for printing labels on the cartons and the trays on line and provided with a label outlet; the label sucking mechanism is used for sucking labels printed by the online labeling machine; the servo labeling mechanism drives the label sucking mechanism sucking the labels to move to a labeling position; the rotary labeling mechanism rotates the label suction mechanism to move to a labeling position; the label sucking and blowing auxiliary mechanism blows air in the label sucking process to achieve the positioning, guiding and sucking effects on sucked labels; the label suction mechanism comprises a suction cup, the suction cup is close to a label outlet of the online labeling machine, and suction of labels is achieved by generating negative pressure. The position sensor is used for monitoring the position information of the sucking disc in real time, so that the sucking disc can accurately reach a preset label sucking point and a labeling point in the moving process; original manual work is replaced by the automatic online labeling machine, so that the working efficiency is improved, and the labeling quality is improved; and the servo labeling mechanism is adopted, so that the precision is higher, and the risk of labeling deviation can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automatic packaging equipment, in particular to an intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous improvement of industrial automation, labeling operations on production lines are gradually developing towards automation and intelligence.

[0003] When cartons or pallets are delivered from the previous process, they need to be manually scanned with a handheld barcode scanner. After the labels are produced, they are manually affixed to the corresponding label frames. The action is simple and labor-intensive, and it is easy to have problems such as misaligned labeling and low labeling accuracy. Misaligned labeling leads to poor labeling quality and reduced work efficiency.

[0004] It is particularly important to develop an intelligent online labeling machine that can automatically identify products, accurately label, and is efficient and stable. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the problems raised in the above background technology, the utility model provides an online labeling machine which ensures that labels can be accurately and timely attached to labeling positions on cartons and pallets.

[0006] The utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] An intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets, comprising:

[0008] The online labeling machine prints labels on cartons and pallets online and has a label outlet; a label suction mechanism, which is close to the label outlet of the online labeling machine and absorbs the labels printed by the online labeling machine; a servo labeling mechanism, which drives the label suction mechanism with labels to move to the labeling position; a rotating labeling mechanism, which is installed between the label suction mechanism and the servo labeling mechanism and rotates the label suction mechanism to move to the labeling position; a label suction and blowing auxiliary mechanism, which is close to the label outlet of the online labeling machine and blows air to position, guide and adsorb the labels during the label suction process; the label suction mechanism includes a suction cup, which is close to the label outlet of the online labeling machine and achieves label suction by generating negative pressure; and a position sensor for real-time monitoring of the position information of the suction cup, so that it can accurately reach the predetermined label suction point and labeling point during the movement.

[0009] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0010] Use automatic online labeling machines to replace the original manual labor to improve work efficiency and labeling quality.

[0011] ① The servo labeling mechanism is used, which has higher precision and can avoid the risk of labeling deviation;

[0012] ②Online marking and labeling are adopted, which is more real-time;

[0013] ③The entire labeling process is completed automatically by the equipment, saving labor and improving labeling quality.

[0014] ④The equipment is equipped with casters to facilitate the movement and position adjustment of the equipment. The equipment design takes multiple working conditions into consideration and has strong versatility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram of the structure marked with the middle mark A;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram of the structure marked with the middle mark B;

[0018] Figure 4 It is the front view of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Below, an intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets according to the present disclosure is described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0020] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present disclosure provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure claimed for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present disclosure. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined in the context, the singular includes the plural. Throughout the specification, the terms "comprising", "having", etc. are used herein to specify the presence of the features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts or combinations thereof.

[0022] In addition, even though terms including ordinal numbers such as "first," "second," etc. may be used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms, and these terms are only used to distinguish one element from other elements. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a first component without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0023] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are directions or positional relationships in which the disclosed product is usually placed when in use, or are directions or positional relationships commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present disclosure.

[0024] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the utility model discloses a specific implementation of an intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets, the labeling machine is equipped with a bottom box 10, the bottom of the bottom box 10 is equipped with movable and fixable casters 11, which are convenient for moving position adjustment and fixation, and the bottom box 10 is equipped with an online labeling machine 12, a label suction mechanism 13, a servo labeling mechanism 14, a rotary labeling mechanism 15 and a label suction and blowing auxiliary mechanism 16; wherein, the online labeling machine 12 prints labels on cartons and pallets online, and a touch screen 17 is provided on one side of the online labeling machine 12, so that the operator can monitor the operating status of the equipment, adjust control parameters, and view fault information; the label suction mechanism 13, close to the label outlet 121 of the online labeling machine 12, absorbs the label printed by the online labeling machine 12; the servo labeling mechanism 14 drives the label suction mechanism 13 with the label to move to the labeling position; the label suction and blowing auxiliary mechanism 16, close to the label outlet 121 of the online labeling machine 12, plays a positioning, guiding and adsorbing role for the label suction mechanism 13 to blow air during the label suction process.

[0025] Further, the rotating labeling mechanism 15 is installed between the label suction mechanism 13 and the servo labeling mechanism 14, and the label suction mechanism 13 is rotated to move to the labeling position;

[0026] The bottom box 10 is equipped with a control system (not shown in the figure), which receives data from the image sensor (not shown in the figure) and the servo labeling mechanism 14, and sends control instructions to the label suction mechanism 13, the servo labeling mechanism 14, the rotary labeling mechanism 15 and the label suction and blowing auxiliary mechanism 16 to achieve rapid positioning and stable labeling of the surface of the carton and pallet.

[0027] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some specific examples of intelligent online labeling machines for cartons and pallets, the labeling machine is equipped with a bottom box 10, on which an online labeling machine 12, a label suction mechanism 13, a servo labeling mechanism 14, a rotary labeling mechanism 15 and a label suction and blowing auxiliary mechanism 16 are arranged; a control system (not shown in the figure) is arranged inside the bottom box 10;

[0028] Among them, the label suction mechanism 13 is close to the label outlet 121 of the online labeling machine 12, and absorbs the label printed by the online labeling machine 12; it includes a suction cup 131, which is close to the label outlet 121 of the online labeling machine 12. The suction cup 131 is located at the front end of the online labeling machine and is made of a soft material with a certain adsorption force, some synthetic materials such as a polymer matrix, adsorption active substances and softeners, and is round or square in shape, for directly contacting and absorbing labels. A negative pressure source (not shown in the figure) is connected to the bottom box 10, and the label is absorbed by generating negative pressure. Of course, a positive pressure source (not shown in the figure) can be used for release.

[0029] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some specific examples of intelligent online labeling machines for cartons and pallets, in order to assist the suction cup 131 in positioning, guiding and adsorbing the label suction process, a label suction and blowing auxiliary mechanism 16 is provided, and the label suction and blowing auxiliary mechanism 16 includes an air source arranged in the bottom box 10 and an air pipe 161 connected to the air source and extending from the bottom box to the outside, and the air pipe 161 contains an air chamber 162 for temporarily storing gas, and the air source is a positive pressure source (not shown in the figure), a positive pressure source (not shown in the figure) arranged in the bottom box 10 and an air pipe 161 connected to the positive pressure source and extending from the bottom box 10 to the outside, and the air pipe 161 contains an air chamber 162 for temporarily storing gas;

[0030] A nozzle 163 is provided at the top of the air pipe 161 for spraying the positive pressure source and the gas in the air chamber 162 to assist in the positioning and attachment of the label. The nozzle 163 is close to the suction cup 131 and the label outlet 121. The airflow generated by blowing the gas in the air pipe 161 plays a positioning, guiding and adsorbing role in the label absorption process of the suction cup 131.

[0031] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some specific examples of intelligent online labeling machines for cartons and pallets, a pressure sensor (not shown in the figure) is provided on the suction and blowing auxiliary mechanism 16 to monitor various parameters in the suction and blowing process in real time, ensure labeling accuracy and stability, and adjust the air pressure.

[0032] The air pipe 161 includes an inclined section 1611 at the top, and the angle between the extended section of the inclined section 1611 and the suction cup 131 is α, and the angle range of α is 45°-60°. This angle is more conducive to the air jet in the air pipe 161 to guide and adsorb the suction cup 131 during the label adsorption process;

[0033] The control system automatically controls the entire label suction and blowing process through the airflow pressure and direction of the pressure sensor, and is used to monitor various parameters in the label suction and blowing process in real time, including the opening, closing and adjustment of the air jet in the air pipe 161;

[0034] The opening, closing and regulation of the jet in the air pipe 161 require an adapted control valve (not shown in the figure), and the control system is connected to the control valve to control the opening, closing and regulation of the jet in the air pipe 161.

[0035] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some specific examples of intelligent online labeling machines for cartons and pallets, the servo labeling mechanism 14 includes a connected servo motor 141 and a transmission device 142, and the servo motor 141 drives the transmission device 142 to move the label suction mechanism 13 to the labeling position for labeling; in some specific examples of intelligent online labeling machines for cartons and pallets, the rotary labeling mechanism 15 includes a motor 151, a rotating shaft 152 and an L-shaped connector 153 connected in sequence, and the transmission device 142 enables the rotary labeling mechanism 15 to move linearly as a whole; the rotating shaft 152 is driven by the motor 151 to rotate 90°, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, in the starting position, the labeling surface of the suction cup 131 faces vertically downward, the rotating shaft 152 rotates 90° clockwise, and the labeling surface of the suction cup 131 faces horizontally to the left. Then, driven by the servo labeling mechanism 14, it moves horizontally to the left to approach the labeling position of the carton or pallet. The negative pressure of the suction cup 131 is closed to release the label, and then driven by the servo labeling mechanism 14, it continues to move horizontally to the left to complete the labeling.

[0036] Further, refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, specifically, the L-shaped connector 153 includes a connected longitudinal plate 1531 and a transverse plate 1532, the longitudinal plate 1531 is connected to the motor 151, the transverse plate 1532 is connected to the mark suction mechanism 13, and the transverse plate 1532 is arranged parallel to the suction cup 131; the L-shaped connector 153 provides stable support and positioning reference for the entire mark suction mechanism 13, is made of solid metal material, and is precisely processed to ensure its flatness and stability.

[0037] Further, refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the bottom box 10 is provided with a touch screen 17, and the operator can monitor the operating status of the equipment, adjust control parameters, and view fault information.

[0038] In the real-time monitoring of the control system, a speed sensor or encoder is adapted to monitor the real-time movement speed of the conveyor belt (not shown in the figure) that transports cartons and pallets, an image sensor monitors the labeling position of cartons and pallets, a position sensor such as a photoelectric sensor or a laser rangefinder (not shown in the figure) is adapted to monitor the precise position of the suction cup in real time, and a pressure sensor is adapted to monitor the various parameters of the suction cup 131 and the air pipe 161 during the label suction and blowing process. These data are transmitted to the data processing unit of the control system (not shown in the figure) in real time for further analysis, processing and storage of feedback, so that the control system adjusts the movement trajectory of the servo labeling mechanism 14 and the rotary labeling mechanism 15 and other mechanical arms. These data ensure that the label can be accurately and real-time attached to the designated position on the product.

Claims

1. An intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets, characterized in that include: Online labeling machine, which can print labels on cartons and pallets online and has a label outlet; The label suction mechanism is close to the label outlet of the online labeling machine and absorbs the labels printed by the online labeling machine; The servo labeling mechanism drives the label suction mechanism to move to the labeling position; The rotary labeling mechanism is installed between the label suction mechanism and the servo labeling mechanism, and the label suction mechanism is rotated to move to the labeling position; The air blowing auxiliary mechanism for sucking labels is close to the label outlet of the online labeling machine. During the process of sucking labels, the air blowing plays a role in positioning, guiding and adsorbing the labels.

2. According to claim 1, the intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets is characterized by: The label suction mechanism includes a suction cup, which is close to the label outlet of the online labeling machine and achieves label suction by generating negative pressure; and a position sensor for real-time monitoring of the position information of the suction cup, so that it can accurately reach the predetermined label suction point and labeling point during movement.

3. According to claim 1 or 2, a carton and pallet intelligent online labeling machine is characterized in that: The invention comprises a bottom box, wherein the label suction and blowing auxiliary mechanism comprises an air source arranged in the bottom box and an air pipe connected with the air source and extending outward from the bottom box, wherein the air pipe is an air chamber for temporarily storing gas.

4. The intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets according to claim 3 is characterized by: A nozzle is provided at the top of the air pipe, and the nozzle is close to the suction cup and the label outlet. The gas in the air pipe is blown to guide and adsorb the label during the suction cup.

5. The intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets according to claim 3 is characterized by: The air pipe comprises an inclined section at the top, and the included angle between the extended section of the inclined section and the suction cup is angle α, and the angle range of angle α is 45°-60°.

6. The intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets according to claim 3 is characterized by: The label suction and air blowing auxiliary mechanism (16) is provided with a pressure sensor for real-time monitoring of the pressure during the label suction and air blowing process.

7. The intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets according to claim 3 is characterized by: The rotary labeling mechanism comprises a motor, a rotating shaft and an L-shaped connector connected in sequence, and the servo labeling mechanism comprises a servo motor and a transmission device connected thereto, and the transmission device enables the rotary labeling mechanism to move linearly as a whole.

8. The intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets according to claim 7 is characterized by: The rotating shaft is driven by the motor to rotate 90 degrees.

9. The intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets according to claim 8, characterized in that: The L-shaped connecting piece comprises a longitudinal plate and a transverse plate which are connected to each other. The longitudinal plate is connected to a motor, and a label suction mechanism is connected to the transverse plate. The transverse plate is arranged parallel to the suction cup.

10. The intelligent online labeling machine for cartons and pallets according to claim 7, characterized in that: It includes a control system, which receives data from a pressure sensor, a position sensor and a servo motor, and issues control instructions to a label suction mechanism, a servo labeling mechanism and a label suction and blowing auxiliary mechanism, so that the label can be accurately and real-time attached to the designated position on the product.

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