Falling cup labeling device

Abstract

The utility model provides a falling cup labeling device, which comprises a shifting component, a labeling component, a labeling component and a labeling component, wherein the shifting component is used for moving a cup; the cup falling assembly is used for sequentially moving the cups in the cup group to the working region of the shifting assembly from bottom to top; the labeling assembly is used for attaching labels to the cups; and the frame is used for bearing the shifting assembly, the cup falling assembly and the labeling assembly. The cup falling assembly sequentially conveys cups of the cup set to the working area of the shifting assembly from bottom to top, and the shifting assembly moves the cups to the labeling assembly. And after the labeling assembly is used for labeling, the labeling work of the cup can be completed. Workers can accurately configure tea drinks with corresponding flavors according to labeling information and give the tea drinks to ordering clients. All the work procedures are automatically achieved, manual participation is not needed, and therefore the cup labeling efficiency and accuracy can be greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Tea drinks have gradually become a kind of drink favored by young people, usually including milk tea, fruit juice, coffee, etc. These drinks are usually placed in a disposable cup. In the prior art, most of these tea shops mix milk tea manually, usually with relatively low efficiency and long waiting time for customers. After each cup of tea drink is ordered, the staff needs to attach the corresponding label to the cup to prevent customers from taking the wrong tea drink. These tasks are all carried out manually, but manual labeling not only has hygiene problems, but also the error rate will increase after working for a long time. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a cup dropping and labeling device to realize efficient and accurate labeling work for disposable cups.

[0004] For this purpose, in one embodiment, a cup dropping and labeling device is provided. A plurality of the cups are stacked into a cup group, including:

[0005] A shifting component for moving the cups;

[0006] A cup dropping component for sequentially moving the cups in the cup group stacked by a plurality of the cups from bottom to top to the working area of the shifting component;

[0007] A labeling component for attaching labels to the cups;

[0008] A frame for carrying the shifting component, the cup dropping component and the labeling component.

[0009] As a further optional solution of the cup dropping and labeling device, the cup dropping component includes a cup dropping channel, a clamping mechanism and a cup adding mechanism; the clamping mechanism includes a first motor and a clamping member, the first motor is used to drive the clamping member to sequentially clamp the second cup from the bottom to the top in the cup group, the clamping member is arranged around the edge of the cup dropping channel, and the cup group can pass through the cup dropping channel; the cup adding mechanism includes a second motor, a rotating member and a tray, the tray is used to carry a plurality of the cup groups, the rotating member is rotatably arranged on the tray, the second motor is used to drive the rotating member to rotate, and the rotating member drives the cup group to move from the tray to the cup dropping channel.

[0010] As a further optional solution of the cup dropping and labeling device, the rotating member includes an annular hole, the cup group passes through the annular hole, and the edge of the annular hole is used to abut against the cup group and push the cup group to move.

[0011] As a further optional solution of the cup dropping and labeling device, the shifting assembly includes an electric gripper and a first moving mechanism. The electric gripper is used for gripping and releasing the cup, and the first moving mechanism is used for driving the electric gripper to move up and down.

[0012] As a further optional solution of the cup dropping and labeling device, the shifting assembly further includes a drag chain.

[0013] As a further optional solution of the cup dropping and labeling device, the electric gripper further includes rollers. The rollers are used for abutting against the cup, and the rollers can rotate and drive the cup to rotate.

[0014] As a further optional solution of the cup dropping and labeling device, the electric gripper further includes a first sensing member. The first sensing member is used for sensing the state of the cup.

[0015] As a further optional solution of the cup dropping and labeling device, the shifting assembly further includes a pushing member. The pushing member is used for pushing the cup to move in the front-rear direction.

[0016] As a further optional solution of the cup dropping and labeling device, the frame further includes a cup placing position and a second sensing member. After the cup is pushed into the cup placing position by the pushing member, the second sensing member can sense whether the cup is in place.

[0017] Implementing the embodiments of the present utility model will have the following beneficial effects:

[0018] According to the cup dropping and labeling device in the above embodiments, first, a plurality of cups are stacked together to form a cup group. The cup dropping assembly sequentially sends the cups of the cup group from bottom to top to the working area of the shifting assembly, and the shifting assembly moves the cup to the labeling assembly. After the labeling assembly labels the cup, the labeling work of the cup can be completed. The staff can accurately configure the corresponding flavored tea drinks according to the labeling information and give them to the customers who place orders. All the above work processes are realized by automation and do not require manual participation. Therefore, the efficiency and accuracy of cup labeling can be greatly improved. Implementing the cup dropping and labeling device in the present utility model can realize efficient and accurate labeling work for disposable cups. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0020] Among them:

[0021] Figure 1 Shows a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cup dropping and labeling device provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 Shows a rear view structural schematic diagram of the cup dropping and labeling device provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 Shows a side view structural schematic diagram of the cup dropping and labeling device provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 Shows a front view structural schematic diagram of the cup dropping and labeling device provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 Shows a schematic diagram of the working state of the pusher provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 Shows a structural schematic diagram of a partial displacement assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 Shows a structural schematic diagram of the cup adding mechanism provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 Shows a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Main element symbol description:

[0030] Cup - 1; Cup group - 100; Displacement assembly - 10; Cup dropping assembly - 20; Labeling assembly - 30; Frame - 40; Clamping mechanism - 220; Cup adding mechanism - 230; First motor - 2210; Clamping piece - 2220; Second motor - 2310; Rotating piece - 2320; Tray - 2330; Annular hole - 2321; Electric gripper - 110; First moving mechanism - 120; Second moving mechanism - 130; Drag chain - 140; Roller - 1110; First sensing piece - 1120; Pusher - 150; Cup placing position - 420; Second sensing piece - 430. Detailed implementation manners

[0031] To facilitate the understanding of the present utility model, the present utility model will be described more comprehensively below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the drawings. However, the present utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the understanding of the disclosure content of the present utility model more thorough and comprehensive.

[0032] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may also be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are only for illustrative purposes.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this utility model belongs. The terms used herein in the description of the utility model are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the utility model. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0034] In an embodiment of the present utility model, a cup dropping and labeling device is provided. Please refer to Figures 1 - 4 , the cup dropping and labeling device includes:

[0035] A shifting assembly 10 for moving the cup 1;

[0036] A cup dropping assembly 20 for sequentially moving the cups 1 in the cup group 100 from bottom to top to the working area of the shifting assembly 10;

[0037] A labeling assembly 30 for attaching labels to the cups 1;

[0038] A frame 40 for carrying the shifting assembly 10, the cup dropping assembly and the labeling assembly 30.

[0039] According to the cup dropping and labeling device in the above embodiments, first, a plurality of cups 1 are stacked together to form a cup group 100. The cup dropping assembly sequentially sends the cups 1 in the cup group 100 from bottom to top to the working area of the shifting assembly 10, and the shifting assembly 10 moves the cup 1 to the labeling assembly 30. After the labeling assembly 30 attaches the label, the labeling work of the cup 1 can be completed. The staff can accurately configure the corresponding flavored tea drink according to the labeling information and give it to the customer who places the order. All the above work processes are realized by automation and do not require manual participation. Therefore, the efficiency and accuracy of labeling the cup 1 can be greatly improved. Implementing the cup dropping and labeling device in the present utility model can achieve efficient and accurate labeling work for disposable cups 1.

[0040] The label information in the tea drink usually contains the order number, the name of the drink, the specification of the drink, the production date, etc. Through these information, it can be ensured that the produced drink matches the customer's needs and it is not easy for the customer to take the wrong drink.

[0041] The cup here is a disposable cup used to hold beverages. It is generally in the shape of a frustum of a cone and is usually made of paper or food-grade plastic.

[0042] In some specific embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the cup dropping assembly 20 includes a cup dropping channel (not shown in the figure), a clamping mechanism 220 and a cup adding mechanism 230; the clamping mechanism 220 includes a first motor 2210 and a clamping member 2220. The first motor is used to drive the clamping member 2220 to clamp the second cup 1 from the bottom up in the cup group 100 in sequence. The clamping member 2220 is disposed around the edge of the cup dropping channel, and the cup group 100 can pass through the cup dropping channel; the cup adding mechanism 230 includes a second motor 2310, a rotating member 2320 and a tray 2330. The tray 2330 is used to carry multiple cup groups 100. The rotating member 2320 is rotatably disposed on the tray 2330. The second motor 2310 is used to drive the rotating member 2320 to rotate, and the rotating member 2320 drives the cup group 100 to move from the tray 2330 to the cup dropping channel.

[0043] In this embodiment, the main problem to be solved is that the staff frequently add the cup group 100. The staff put multiple cups 1 on the cup adding mechanism 230, mainly on the tray 2330. When all the cups 1 of the cup dropping assembly are taken away by the shifting assembly 10, the second motor 2310 drives the rotating member 2320 to rotate, so as to drive the cup group 100 placed on the tray 2330 to move until one of the cup groups 100 falls into the cup dropping channel. By repeating this process multiple times, multiple groups of disposable cups 1 can be stacked at one time, which is basically enough for the daily use of a tea shop.

[0044] It should be noted that generally, the cup dropping assembly 20 is equipped with a cup sensor, which is electrically connected to the second motor 2310. When there is no cup 1 in the cup dropping channel, the cup sensor gives a signal to the second motor 2310 to make the second motor 2310 drive the rotating member 2320 to rotate.

[0045] Generally speaking, the clamping member 2220 only clamps the second-to-last cup 1 in the cup group 100 to facilitate the shifting assembly 10 to take away the bottom cup 1.

[0046] Alternatively, there are usually two sets of clamping members 2220, upper and lower, to better control the falling of the cup 1. Specifically, the upper clamping member starts to clamp the lowermost cup 1, and the lower clamping member starts to be in the same clamping state as the upper clamping member. At this time, the upper clamping member starts to loosen, the cup 1 drops and the lowermost cup 1 starts to abut against the lower clamping member. Immediately afterwards, the upper clamping member starts to clamp the cup 1 to keep the whole cup 1 stationary, and the lower clamping member starts to loosen the lowermost cup 1 so that the lowermost cup 1 can be taken away. By repeating this process, it can be ensured that each cup 1 taken away is the lowermost one. By providing no less than two sets of clamping members 2220, the accuracy of the cup dropping assembly can be ensured, thus overcoming the problem of inconsistent dropping speeds of the cups 1.

[0047] In some specific embodiments, the rotating member 2320 includes an annular hole 2321, and the cup group 100 is inserted through the annular hole 2321. The edge of the annular hole 2321 is used to abut against the cup group 100 and push the cup group 100 to move.

[0048] The edge of the annular hole 2321 can surround the cup group 100, so that the cup group 100 will not tip over during the moving process. Moreover, the cup group 100 can be accurately moved into the cup dropping channel, avoiding deviation of the cup group 100 during the moving process.

[0049] Generally, the tray 2330 is roughly circular and has a notch corresponding to the cup dropping channel. When the annular hole 2321 of the rotating member 2320 moves the cup group 100 to the notch, the cup group 100 can just fall into the cup dropping channel.

[0050] In addition, the tray 2330 can also be of other shapes, and the cup dropping channel is located at the edge of the tray 2330. When the rotating member 2320 moves the cup group 100 out of the tray 2330, the cup group 100 can just fall into the cup dropping channel.

[0051] In some specific embodiments, the displacement assembly 10 includes an electric gripper 110 and a first moving mechanism 120. The electric gripper 110 is used to grasp and release the cup 1, and the first moving mechanism 120 is used to drive the electric gripper 110 to move up and down.

[0052] In this embodiment, the opening and closing of the electric gripper 110 realizes the grasping and releasing of the cup 1. The electric gripper 110 first moves to the cup dropping assembly 20, grasps the lowermost cup 1, and then moves the cup 1 to the labeling assembly 30. When the labeling assembly 30 senses the cup 1, it will automatically stick on the label paper.

[0053] Throughout the process, after the first moving mechanism 120 grabs the cup 1, it moves downward, causing the cup 1 at the bottom of the cup group 100 to separate from the cup group 100. In this case, the labeling assembly 30 is disposed below the cup dropping assembly 20.

[0054] In some specific embodiments, the shifting assembly 10 further includes a second moving mechanism 130, and the second moving mechanism 130 is used to drive the electric gripper 110 to move left and right.

[0055] To facilitate the staff to add label paper, the labeling assembly 30 is usually at approximately the same horizontal line as the position where the cup dropping assembly 20 is located. Therefore, it is necessary to set the second moving mechanism 130, and the second moving mechanism 130 can move the electric gripper 110 left and right to facilitate moving the cup 1 to the labeling assembly 30 for labeling.

[0056] In some specific embodiments, the shifting assembly 10 further includes a drag chain 140.

[0057] The drag chain 140 generally cooperates with the first moving mechanism 120 and the second moving mechanism 130, and its main function is to bundle the wire harness to avoid wire harness bending.

[0058] In some specific embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 , the electric gripper 110 further includes a roller 1110, and the roller 1110 is used to abut against the cup 1, and the roller 1110 can rotate and drive the cup 1 to rotate.

[0059] Some brands of tea shops have high labeling requirements, mainly requiring the label paper to be attached to a specified position on the cup 1. Generally, there are patterns, trademarks and other information designed by the tea company on the cup 1. If the label paper is attached randomly, these patterns and trademarks will be covered. Therefore, the tea company also has requirements for the attachment of these label papers.

[0060] The roller 1110 can roll to rotate the cup 1 so that the cup 1 faces the labeling assembly 30 in a suitable position.

[0061] In some specific embodiments, the electric gripper 110 further includes a first sensing member 1120, and the first sensing member 1120 is used to sense the state of the cup 1.

[0062] The first sensing member 1120 mainly senses the state of the cup 1 to unify the attachment position of the label paper. Specifically, the first sensing member 1120 can be a camera, and judges the state of the cup 1 after rotation through image recognition.

[0063] Alternatively, a special mark is set on the cup 1, and after the first sensing member 1120 senses the special mark, it can judge that the cup 1 has been rotated to a suitable position. The special mark can be a bar code, a two-dimensional code or other types of identification codes.

[0064] In some specific embodiments, the shifting component 10 further includes a pushing member 150, and the pushing member 150 is used to push the cup 1 to move in the front-back direction.

[0065] The function of the pushing member 150 is to move the cup 1 back and forth. Generally, the electric gripper 110 places the cup 1 that has been labeled at a specified position on the frame 40, and the pushing member 150 pushes the cup 1 forward along a preset travel route to facilitate the canning of beverages.

[0066] In some specific embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 , the frame 40 further includes a cup placement position 420 and a second sensing member 430. After the cup 1 is pushed into the cup placement position 420 by the pushing member 150, the second sensing member 430 is used to sense whether the cup 1 is in place.

[0067] Generally speaking, the beverage production in tea shops is gradually becoming fully automated. Therefore, it is necessary to place the cup 1 at a specified position to facilitate the continuous transfer of the cup 1 for the next canning work. The setting of the cup placement position 420 can ensure the smooth progress of the next canning work. Among them, the second sensing member 430 can sense whether the cup 1 is located at the cup placement position 420, so as to give a signal to can the cup 1 at the cup placement position 420.

[0068] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity of description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope recorded in this specification.

[0069] The above-described embodiments only represent several implementation manners of the present utility model. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present utility model should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cup labeling device, characterized in that: include: A shifting assembly for moving the cup; A cup drop assembly, used to sequentially move the cups in a cup group formed by stacking a plurality of the cups from bottom to top to the working interval of the shift assembly; A labeling component, used for attaching a label to the cup; The frame is used to carry the shifting assembly, the cup dropping assembly and the labeling assembly.

2. The cup labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup dropping assembly includes a cup dropping channel, a clamping mechanism and a cup adding mechanism; the clamping mechanism includes a first motor and a clamping member, the first motor is used to drive the clamping member so that the clamping member sequentially clamps the second cup from the bottom to the top in the cup group, the clamping member is arranged around the edge of the cup dropping channel, and the cup group can pass through the cup dropping channel; the cup adding mechanism includes a second motor, a rotating member and a tray, the tray is used to carry a plurality of the cup groups, the rotating member is rotatably arranged on the tray, the second motor is used to drive the rotating member to rotate, and the rotating member drives the cup group to move from the tray to the cup dropping channel.

3. The cup labeling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating member comprises an annular hole, the cup set is passed through the annular hole, and the edge of the annular hole is used to abut against the cup set and push the cup set to move.

4. The cup labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shifting assembly comprises an electric clamp and a first moving mechanism, wherein the electric clamp is used to grasp and place the cup, and the first moving mechanism is used to drive the electric clamp to move up and down.

5. The cup labeling device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The displacement assembly further comprises a second moving mechanism, and the second moving mechanism is used for driving the electric clamp to move left and right.

6. The cup labeling device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The displacement assembly also includes a drag chain.

7. The cup labeling device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electric clamp further comprises a roller, which is used to abut against the cup, and the roller can rotate and drive the cup to rotate.

8. The cup labeling device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electric gripper further comprises a first sensing element, and the first sensing element is used for sensing the state of the cup.

9. The cup labeling device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The displacement assembly further comprises a pushing member, and the pushing member is used for pushing the cup to move in a front-rear direction.

10. The cup labeling device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The frame further comprises a cup placement position and a second sensing member. After the cup is pushed into the cup placement position by the pushing member, the second sensing member is used to sense whether the cup is in place.

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