Cuboid four-side real-time printing and labeling equipment for biological life science research

By designing a real-time printing and labeling device for bio-life science research with a rectangular rectangular body with multiple key components, the problem of inaccurate manual labeling position is solved, and a fully automatic real-time printing and labeling of microplate is realized, which improves the laboratories' work efficiency and the accuracy of sample information.

CN222820395UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02YOUSITAIKE INTELLIGENT TECH (TIANJIN) CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202421872720.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-05
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-05

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the inaccurate position of manual labeling will affect the reading of identity information and cannot meet the needs of automated experiments. It is urgent to require a fully automatic microplate real-time printing labeling machine.

Method used

A real-time printing and labeling equipment for cuboids on four sides for biological life science research is designed, including base, mounting plate, rotating disc, support plate, cover, cylinder, vacuum suction head, peeling assembly, printing assembly and retracting assembly. Through the coordinated work of these components, the printing, peeling, labeling and retracting functions of labels are realized.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a high efficiency, automation and accuracy of biological sample labeling process, which is especially suitable for biological laboratories that require rapid processing of large numbers of samples, improves work efficiency, reduces human errors, and ensures the accuracy of sample information.

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Abstract

The utility model provides cuboid four-side real-time printing and labeling equipment for biological life science research, which belongs to the technical field of printing and labeling equipment, and comprises a base, a printing mechanism and a labeling mechanism, the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base; the rotating disc is arranged on one side of the mounting plate; the labeling device is arranged at the end, opposite to the printing assembly, of the stripping assembly, the control device controls the printing assembly to print content on a label according to a signal of the code scanning device, the label is stripped from the extending section of a label roll at the stripping assembly, and the labeling device adheres the label stripped by the stripping assembly to a cylindrical material. The biological sample labeling machine has the advantages that the biological sample labeling process with high efficiency, automation and precision is realized through the integrated printing, stripping, labeling, collecting and releasing functions, the biological sample labeling machine is particularly suitable for biological laboratories in which a large number of samples need to be quickly treated, the working efficiency is improved, human errors are reduced, and the accuracy of sample information is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of printing and labeling equipment, and in particular relates to a rectangular four-sided real-time printing and labeling equipment for biological life science research. Background Art

[0002] At present, the method of marking tasks on microplates, deep-well plates, and PCR plates widely used in the field of life sciences, especially in biomanufacturing and R&D laboratories, is to manually label the printed labels or manually mark the blank labels.

[0003] Inaccurate positioning of manual labeling will also affect the reading of identity information. At a time when laboratory automation technology is gradually being widely used, the above microplate experimental research task marking and labeling methods cannot meet the requirements of automated experiments, and there is an urgent need for a fully automatic microplate real-time printing and labeling machine. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a real-time printing and labeling device for four sides of a rectangular block for biological life science research, aiming to solve the problem that the inaccurate position of manual labeling in the prior art will also affect the reading of identity information. At a time when laboratory automation technology is gradually being widely used, the above microplate experimental research task marking and labeling methods cannot meet the requirements of automated experiments, and there is an urgent need for a fully automatic microplate real-time printing and labeling machine.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A four-sided real-time printing and labeling device for cuboids used in biological life science research, comprising:

[0007] Pedestal;

[0008] A mounting plate, the mounting plate being fixedly connected to the upper end of the base;

[0009] A rotating disk, the rotating disk is arranged on one side of the mounting plate;

[0010] A support plate, the support plate being fixedly connected to one side end of the rotating disk;

[0011] A protective cover, the protective cover is fixedly connected to one side end of the support plate;

[0012] A cylinder, wherein the cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper side of the support plate;

[0013] A vacuum suction head, the vacuum suction head is fixedly connected to the extended end of the cylinder;

[0014] A peeling component, which is arranged on the upper side of the base and is used to realize the peeling process of the label;

[0015] A printing assembly, which is arranged on the upper side of the base and is used to support and rotate the deep well plate;

[0016] The retractable component is arranged on one side of the mounting plate to realize the retractable and unretractable labeling.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the peeling assembly includes a carbon ribbon roll, an air blowing separation plate, a label waste tape winder and a thermal print head. The carbon ribbon roll is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base, the air blowing separation plate and the label waste tape winder are both fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate, and the thermal print head is arranged in the carbon ribbon roll.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the printing assembly includes a protective shell, a deep hole plate frame, a motor, a screw, a pulley, a first gear, a second gear, a connecting disk and a frame, the frame is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base, the motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of the frame, the second gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, the screw is rotatably connected in the frame, the first gear is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the screw, and the connecting disk is fixedly connected to the upper end of the screw.

[0019] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the retractable assembly includes a connecting rod and a label roll, the connecting rod is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate, and the label roll is sleeved on the circumferential surface of the connecting rod.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a movable cover plate is movably hinged on one side of the mounting plate via a hinge shaft.

[0021] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a leg is fixedly connected to the lower end of the base, and the leg is made of rubber.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0023] 1. In this scheme, through the retracting component, the printing component and the peeling component, the extended section of the label roll passes through the printing component and the peeling component in turn, the labeling device is arranged at the end of the peeling component facing away from the printing component, the control device controls the printing component to print the content on the label according to the signal of the scanning device, the label is peeled off the extended section of the label roll at the peeling component, and the labeling device sticks the label peeled off by the peeling component to the columnar material. The integrated printing, peeling, labeling and retracting functions realize a high-efficiency, automated and accurate biological sample labeling process, which is particularly suitable for biological laboratories that need to quickly process a large number of samples, improves work efficiency, reduces human errors, and ensures the accuracy of sample information.

[0024] 2. In this solution, the guide cylinder guides the extended section of the label roll so that the extended section of the label roll can be bent in the required direction. The winding motor drives the winding cylinder to rotate, rewinds the extended section of the label roll released, and applies a pulling force to the label roll through the extended section of the label roll, so that the label roll and the release cylinder rotate to release the label, thereby continuously feeding new blank labels into the printing assembly for printing, thereby releasing the label and recycling the isolation paper. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 It is a main perspective view of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 For the utility model Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0029] Figure 4 It is a cutaway stereogram of the utility model.

[0030] In the figure: 1. base; 2. label roll; 3. movable cover; 4. support leg; 5. carbon ribbon roll; 6. protective cover; 7. protective shell; 8. mounting plate; 9. deep hole plate frame; 10. vacuum suction head; 11. air blowing separation plate; 12. cylinder; 13. rotating disk; 14. support plate; 15. motor; 16. screw rod; 17. pulley; 18. first gear; 19. second gear; 20. connecting disk; 21. label waste tape winder; 22. thermal print head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] See also Figure 1-Figure 4 , the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0034] A four-sided real-time printing and labeling device for cuboids used in biological life science research, comprising:

[0035] Base 1;

[0036] A mounting plate 8, the mounting plate 8 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base 1;

[0037] A rotating disk 13, which is disposed on one side of the mounting plate 8;

[0038] A support plate 14, the support plate 14 is fixedly connected to one side end of the rotating disk 13;

[0039] A protective cover 6, the protective cover 6 is fixedly connected to one side end of the support plate 14;

[0040] The cylinder 12 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the support plate 14;

[0041] A vacuum suction head 10, the vacuum suction head 10 is fixedly connected to the extended end of the cylinder 12;

[0042] A peeling component is arranged on the upper side of the base 1 and is used to realize the peeling process of the label;

[0043] A printing assembly, which is arranged on the upper side of the base 1 and is used to support and rotate the deep well plate;

[0044] The retractable component is arranged on one side of the mounting plate 8 to realize the retractable labeling;

[0045] The stripping assembly includes a ribbon roll 5, an air blowing separation plate 11, a waste label tape reel 21 and a thermal print head 22. The ribbon roll 5 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base 1. The air blowing separation plate 11 and the waste label tape reel 21 are both fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate 8. The thermal print head 22 is arranged in the ribbon roll 5.

[0046] The printing assembly includes a protective shell 7, a deep hole plate frame 9, a motor 15, a screw 16, a pulley 17, a first gear 18, a second gear 19, a connecting plate 20 and a frame, wherein the frame is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base 1, the motor 15 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the frame, the second gear 19 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 15, the screw 16 is rotatably connected in the frame, the first gear 18 is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the screw 16, and the connecting plate 20 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the screw 16;

[0047] The retractable assembly comprises a connecting rod and a label roll 2. The connecting rod is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate 8, and the label roll 2 is sleeved on the circumferential surface of the connecting rod.

[0048] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the base 1 carries all components and ensures the stability of the device. The mounting plate 8 is used as a mounting platform for multiple key components. The rotating disk 13 enables the support plate 14 and the components thereon to rotate around a specific axis through its rotation function to achieve labeling operations on different sides. The support plate 14 is used to install the protective cover 6 and the protective cylinder 12. The cylinder 12 controls the up and down movement of the vacuum suction head 10 through its telescopic movement to achieve precise placement of the label. The protective cover 6 protects the internal components from the external environment and provides a closed working space for the cylinder. The vacuum suction head 10 uses vacuum adsorption force to pick up and release labels to ensure the accuracy and stability of the labeling process. The carbon ribbon roll 5 contains ink or toner. When the heat When the print head 22 is heated, the information can be transferred to the label paper, which is convenient for the continuous supply and use of the carbon ribbon. After the label is peeled off from the carbon ribbon, the air separation plate 11 is assisted by slight blowing to ensure that the label is completely separated from the carbon ribbon to avoid adhesion. On one side of the mounting plate 8, it is facing the label's travel path to ensure the smooth separation of the label. The label waste tape reel 21 is used to effectively manage the remaining waste tape after it is peeled off, collect these waste tapes, prevent chaos in the working area, and ensure the smooth operation of the equipment, receive and wind the peeled carbon ribbon, and when printing is needed, the thermal print head 22 will heat and contact the carbon ribbon to print the information on the label. Due to the high efficiency of thermal printing technology, this printing method is very suitable for printing that requires fast In the application scenario of printing a large number of labels at a high speed, the protective shell 7 prevents the influence of external environmental factors such as dust and moisture, and plays a role in safety protection. The deep-hole plate frame 9 carries the structure of the deep-hole plate and is designed to fix the deep-hole plate to ensure that the position of the deep-hole plate is accurate during printing and labeling. The motor 15 is used as a power source to drive the rotation of the screw rod 16, thereby controlling the movement of the deep-hole plate frame 9. The screw rod 16 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 15, and the connection disk 20 is pushed to move in a straight line direction by rotation, thereby driving the deep-hole plate frame 9 and the deep-hole plate to accurately position and move. The cooperation of the pulley 17, the first gear 18 and the second gear 19 is used to transmit and change the direction of the deep-hole plate frame 9 to make it rotate, and the rotation of the rotating disk 13 The label is adsorbed by the vacuum suction head 10 and can be pasted to the surface of the deep-well plate. The connecting plate 20 enables the deep-well plate frame 9 to move accurately according to the predetermined trajectory. The function of the connecting rod is to support and rotate the label roll 2 to ensure the smooth pulling out and winding of the label. The label roll 2 is a storage unit for the label material, which is sleeved on the circumferential surface of the connecting rod and is wrapped with continuous label material. These labels are fed into the labeling process one by one under the action of the printing and peeling components. In this device, the power module is added. All electrical components require electricity, so the power module is responsible for converting the AC power into a voltage and current suitable for the internal circuit of the equipment. The main controller MCU or the brain of the PLC device is responsible for receiving instructions, processing data, and coordinating the actions of various components.The main controller is usually a microprocessor or a programmable logic controller (PLC). The motor control circuit includes a motor driver for controlling the speed and direction of the motor, such as controlling the motor 15 in the printing component and the motor of the rotating disk 13. The sensor circuit is used to monitor the status of the device. The input / output interface is used to interact with the user or communicate with other systems. The printing control circuit controls the heating cycle of the thermal print head 22 to ensure the correct printing quality and speed. The pneumatic control circuit cylinder 12 is controlled by a solenoid valve, so this part of the circuit is responsible for controlling the solenoid valve and then controlling the extension and retraction of the cylinder. The safety circuit includes an emergency stop button, a door lock sensor, etc., which are used to immediately cut off the power supply in an emergency to ensure the safety of the operator. The vacuum suction head 10 picks up the printed label, and the cylinder 12 controls its movement to attach the label to the specified position of the deep well plate. The equipment realizes a highly efficient, automated and accurate biological sample labeling process through integrated printing, peeling, labeling and retracting functions. It is particularly suitable for biological laboratories that need to quickly process a large number of samples, improves work efficiency, reduces human errors, and ensures the accuracy of sample information.

[0049] For details, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 One side of the mounting plate 8 is movably hinged with a movable cover plate 3 via a hinge shaft.

[0050] In this embodiment: when the equipment is running, the movable cover 3 can be closed to form a closed space to prevent the operator from accidentally contacting dangerous parts such as high-speed rotating parts or thermal print head 22, thereby reducing the risk of accidental injury. When the inside of the equipment needs to be cleaned, inspected or repaired, the movable cover 3 can be opened to facilitate the staff to directly contact and operate the internal components, thereby improving maintenance efficiency.

[0051] For details, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 The lower end of the base 1 is fixedly connected with a support leg 4, and the material of the support leg 4 is rubber.

[0052] In this embodiment: the support leg 4 increases the contact area between the device and the ground, thereby improving the stability of the overall structure, especially when the device generates vibration during operation, it can effectively reduce shaking and ensure the accuracy of printing and labeling. Rubber material is used as the material of the support leg 4 because rubber has a good friction coefficient and can provide sufficient grip even on a smooth ground to prevent the device from sliding, especially in a wet environment or in an environment with liquid spillage.

[0053] The working principle and use process of the utility model are as follows: the label is released from the label roll 2 and passes through the printing component, wherein the thermal print head 22 prints the information onto the carbon ribbon, and the printed label is picked up by the vacuum suction head 10, and then rotated to different sides of the deep well plate for labeling as needed. The cylinder 12 controls the vertical movement of the vacuum suction head 10 to accurately place the label at the target position. After the labeling is completed, the waste label tape is collected by the waste label tape winder 21 to keep the working area clean. During the whole process, the deep well plate frame 9 and the rotating disk 13 work together to ensure that the deep well plate is stable and can be rotated on multiple sides, which is convenient for all-round labeling. The equipment realizes a high-efficiency, automated and accurate biological sample labeling process through integrated printing, peeling, labeling and retracting functions. It is particularly suitable for biological laboratories that need to quickly process a large number of samples, improves work efficiency, reduces human errors, and ensures the accuracy of sample information.

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A real-time printing and labeling device for four sides of a rectangular parallelepiped for biological life science research, characterized in that: include: Base (1); A mounting plate (8), wherein the mounting plate (8) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base (1); A rotating disk (13), wherein the rotating disk (13) is arranged on one side of the mounting plate (8); A support plate (14), wherein the support plate (14) is fixedly connected to one side end of the rotating disk (13); A protective cover (6), wherein the protective cover (6) is fixedly connected to one side end of the support plate (14); A cylinder (12), wherein the cylinder (12) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the support plate (14); A vacuum suction head (10), wherein the vacuum suction head (10) is fixedly connected to the extended end of the cylinder (12); A peeling component, which is arranged on the upper side of the base (1) and is used to implement a peeling process for labeling; A printing assembly, which is arranged on the upper side of the base (1) and is used to support and rotate the deep well plate; A retractable component is arranged on one side of the mounting plate (8) to realize the retractable and retractable labeling.

2. The four-sided real-time printing and labeling device for biological life science research according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stripping assembly comprises a carbon ribbon roll (5), an air blowing separation plate (11), a waste label tape reel (21) and a thermal print head (22); the carbon ribbon roll (5) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base (1); the air blowing separation plate (11) and the waste label tape reel (21) are both fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate (8); and the thermal print head (22) is arranged in the carbon ribbon roll (5).

3. The four-sided real-time printing and labeling device for cuboids used in biological life science research according to claim 2, characterized in that: The printing assembly comprises a protective shell (7), a deep hole plate frame (9), a motor (15), a screw (16), a pulley (17), a first gear (18), a second gear (19), a connecting plate (20) and a frame, wherein the frame is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base (1), the motor (15) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the frame, the second gear (19) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (15), the screw (16) is rotatably connected in the frame, the first gear (18) is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the screw (16), and the connecting plate (20) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the screw (16).

4. The four-sided real-time printing and labeling device for cuboids used in biological life science research according to claim 3, characterized in that: The retractable assembly comprises a connecting rod and a label roll (2), wherein the connecting rod is fixedly connected to one side of a mounting plate (8), and the label roll (2) is sleeved on the circumferential surface of the connecting rod.

5. The four-sided real-time printing and labeling device for cuboids used in biological life science research according to claim 4, characterized in that: A movable cover plate (3) is movably hinged on one side of the mounting plate (8) via a hinge shaft.

6. The four-sided real-time printing and labeling device for cuboids used in biological life science research according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower end of the base (1) is fixedly connected to a support leg (4), and the material of the support leg (4) is rubber.