Automatic labeling machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic labeling machine which comprises conveying lines and a labeling mechanism arranged on one side of the conveying lines, the conveying lines are used for conveying special-shaped objects, the labeling mechanism is used for labeling the special-shaped objects, and the automatic labeling machine further comprises a positioning mechanism arranged between the conveying lines. The positioning mechanism comprises a positioning mounting frame, a rotating disc body and a rotating driving motor are arranged on the positioning mounting frame, and a positioning groove for accommodating a special-shaped object is formed in the rotating disc body; the transferring mechanism is arranged on one side of the conveying line and comprises a transferring mounting frame, a first translation module is arranged in the transferring mounting frame, a first sliding seat is arranged on the first translation module in a linkage mode, a first lifting module is arranged on the first sliding seat, a first fixing seat is arranged on the first lifting module in a linkage mode, and a second fixing seat is arranged on the second sliding seat in a linkage mode. And two clamping modules are arranged on the first fixing seat. According to the automatic labeling device, automatic labeling of special-shaped objects can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of labeling equipment, in particular to an automatic labeling machine. Background Art

[0002] Labeling refers to pasting specific identifiers or labels onto items for identification, classification, or tracking. Currently, labeling equipment is used in conjunction with a conveyor line to automatically label items on the conveyor line. For example, as disclosed in the patent number CN204846564U, the star disc rotary labeling machine includes a bottle conveying conveyor belt, a bottle dividing screw, a bottle supporting turntable arranged in sequence, and an online label changing disc mechanism and a label pasting and label smoothing mechanism arranged in sequence, which can meet the labeling requirements for bottles with different diameters. However, this mode can only be applied to items with regular shapes, such as conventional symmetric bottle structures, and cannot perform automatic labeling for irregular-shaped items, making it difficult to meet the labeling requirements for specific irregular-shaped items. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model aims to avoid the deficiencies of the prior art and provides an automatic labeling machine that can be used for irregular-shaped objects.

[0004] The utility model solves the technical problems by adopting the following technical solutions: An automatic labeling machine includes a conveyor line and a labeling mechanism arranged on one side of the conveyor line. The conveyor line is used to convey irregular-shaped objects, and the labeling mechanism is used to label the irregular-shaped objects. The automatic labeling machine further includes:

[0005] A positioning mechanism arranged between the conveyor lines. The positioning mechanism includes a positioning mounting frame, on which a rotating disc body and a rotating drive motor are arranged. A positioning groove for accommodating the irregular-shaped object is arranged inside the rotating disc body, and the rotating drive motor is used to drive the rotating disc body to rotate;

[0006] A transfer mechanism arranged on one side of the conveyor line. The transfer mechanism includes a transfer mounting frame, inside which a first translation module is arranged. A first sliding seat is linked to the first translation module. A first lifting module is arranged on the first sliding seat. A first fixed seat is linked to the first lifting module. Two clamping modules are arranged on the first fixed seat, and the clamping modules are used to clamp the irregular-shaped object. The transfer mechanism moves the irregular-shaped object from the conveyor line to the positioning mechanism and moves the irregular-shaped object from the positioning mechanism to the conveyor line.

[0007] In several embodiments, a material distribution mechanism is further included and arranged between the conveyor lines. The material distribution mechanism includes a material distribution component and a guiding component. The two guiding components are arranged on both sides of the material distribution component. The guiding components are arranged between the two conveyor lines and clamp and convey the irregular-shaped object inside, and the material distribution mechanism is used to push a single irregular-shaped object.

[0008] In several embodiments, the guiding assembly includes a guiding housing, a driving wheel and a driving belt are arranged inside the guiding housing, a guiding motor is arranged on the guiding housing, the guiding motor drives the driving wheel and the driving belt to move, and the driving belt is in contact with the special-shaped object.

[0009] In several embodiments, the material distribution assembly includes a material distribution frame and two material distribution modules arranged on the material distribution frame. The material distribution module includes a screw rod adjustment module, a material distribution motor and a material distribution cylinder. A plurality of material distribution plates are evenly arranged on the material distribution cylinder. The screw rod adjustment module drives the material distribution motor and the material distribution cylinder to make a lifting motion, and the material distribution motor drives the material distribution cylinder to make a rotational motion.

[0010] In several embodiments, the two material distribution modules are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the conveyor belt line.

[0011] In several embodiments, a plurality of dust suction pipes are arranged on the conveyor line.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0013] Through the cooperation of the positioning mechanism and the transfer mechanism, the present utility model picks up the special-shaped object on the conveyor line and sends it into the positioning mechanism for fixation, and drives it to rotate correspondingly through the positioning mechanism while labeling, thereby realizing automatic special-shaped labeling. At the same time, after the labeling is completed, it is synchronously removed from the conveyor line by the transfer mechanism.

[0014] Through the material distribution mechanism, the present utility model performs single material distribution and transportation of the special-shaped objects on the conveyor line at regular fixed intervals. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The drawings described herein are only for the purpose of illustrating the selected embodiments and do not represent all possible embodiments, and should not be considered as a limitation on the scope of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 1 Schematically shows the overall structure of the automatic labeling machine in this embodiment;

[0017] Figure 2 Schematically shows Figure 1 the enlarged structure of the transfer mechanism in

[0018] Figure 3 Schematically shows Figure 1 the enlarged structure of the positioning mechanism in

[0019] Figure 4 Schematically shows Figure 1 the enlarged structure of the guiding assembly in

[0020] Figure 5Schematically shown is Figure 1 The enlarged structure of the middle material distribution component. Specific embodiments

[0021] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention claimed, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] As Figures 1 - 3 shown, the automatic labeling machine in this embodiment generally includes a conveyor line 1 and a labeling mechanism 2 provided on one side of the conveyor line 1. The conveyor line 1 is used to convey shaped objects, and the labeling mechanism 2 is used to label the shaped objects. In this case, multiple conveyor lines 1 are spliced together. Additionally, it also includes a positioning mechanism 10 provided between the conveyor lines 1 and a transfer mechanism 20 provided on one side of the conveyor line 1. The positioning mechanism 10 is arranged between two conveyor lines 1. The transfer mechanism 20 picks up the shaped objects in one conveyor line 1 and sends them to the positioning mechanism 10, and then picks up the shaped objects in the positioning mechanism 10 and sends them to another conveyor line 1.

[0024] Specifically, the positioning mechanism 10 includes a positioning mounting frame 11. A rotating disk body 12 and a rotating drive motor 13 are provided on the positioning mounting frame 11. A positioning groove 121 for accommodating the shaped objects is arranged inside the rotating disk body 12. The rotating drive motor 13 is used to drive the rotating disk body 12 to rotate. The rotating disk body 12 is located at the labeling position of the labeling mechanism 2. The rotating disk body 12 drives the shaped objects inside it to rotate, enabling the labeling mechanism 2 to successfully complete the labeling.

[0025] Moreover, the transfer mechanism 20 includes a transfer mounting frame 21. A first translation module 22 is arranged inside the transfer mounting frame 21. A first sliding seat 23 is linked and arranged on the first translation module 22. A first lifting module 24 is arranged on the first sliding seat 23. A first fixed seat 25 is linked and arranged on the first lifting module 24. Two clamping modules 26 are arranged on the first fixed seat 25. The clamping modules 26 are used to clamp special-shaped objects. The first translation module 22 can adopt a lead screw drive structure. The first lifting module 24 can adopt a cylinder. The clamping module 26 can adopt a jaw cylinder. Thus, the lifting and translation movements of the clamping module 26 are realized, and the synchronous transfer of two special-shaped objects at a time is achieved.

[0026] Combined Figures 4 - 5 As shown, between the conveyor lines 1 and at the front end of the transfer mechanism 20, a material distribution mechanism is further arranged. The material distribution mechanism includes a material distribution component 30 and a guiding component 40. The two guiding components 40 are arranged on both sides of the material distribution component 30. The guiding component 40 is arranged between the two conveyor lines 1, clamps the special-shaped objects inside and conveys them. The material distribution mechanism is used to push a single special-shaped object.

[0027] Specifically, the guiding component 40 includes a guiding housing 41. A driving wheel 42 and a driving belt 43 are arranged inside the guiding housing 41. A guiding motor 44 is arranged on the guiding housing 41. The guiding motor 44 drives the driving wheel 42 and the driving belt 43 to move. The driving belt 43 is in contact with the special-shaped objects. The conveying direction of the driving belt 43 is the same as that of the conveyor line 1.

[0028] Moreover, the material distribution component 30 includes a material distribution frame 31 and two material distribution modules 32 arranged on the material distribution frame 31. The material distribution module 32 includes a lead screw adjustment module 33, a material distribution motor 34, and a material distribution cylinder 35. A plurality of material distribution plates 36 are evenly arranged on the material distribution cylinder 35. The lead screw adjustment module 33 drives the material distribution motor 34 and the material distribution cylinder 35 to make lifting movements. The material distribution motor 34 drives the material distribution cylinder 35 to make rotational movements. The lead screw adjustment module 33 adopts a manual adjustment mode here. The material distribution cylinder 35 is horizontally arranged. Moreover, the material distribution modules 32 are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the conveyor belt line. The material distribution plates 36 on the two material distribution cylinders 35 cooperate with each other. A single special-shaped object can pass through between the two material distribution plates 36 to complete material distribution. After the material distribution is completed, it is sent to the guiding component 40 for guiding and conveying.

[0029] Moreover, a plurality of dust suction pipes 111 are arranged on the conveyor line 1 to facilitate the cleaning of special-shaped objects.

[0030] All of the ways described herein can be carried out in any suitable order. Any and all examples used, or the exemplary language provided herein (such as "for example") are merely for better illustrating the present utility model and are not a limitation on the scope of the present utility model, unless otherwise claimed. The language in the detailed description should not be construed as indicating any non-claimed essential elements for practicing the present utility model.

[0031] The present utility model describes preferred embodiments, including the best mode known to the inventors for carrying out the present utility model. Of course, variations of these preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The inventors envision that those skilled in the art can use such variations as appropriate, and the inventors point out that the present utility model can be practiced in other ways different from those specifically described herein. Accordingly, the present utility model includes all improvements encompassed by the gist and scope of the present utility model as defined by the claims. Moreover, unless otherwise stated or clearly contradictory in context, the present utility model includes any of the above elements and all possible variations thereof.

Claims

1. An automatic labeling machine, comprising a conveyor line (1) and a labeling mechanism (2) arranged on one side of the conveyor line (1), wherein the conveyor line (1) is used to convey special-shaped objects, and the labeling mechanism (2) is used to label the special-shaped objects, characterized in that: The automatic labeling machine also includes: A positioning mechanism (10) is arranged between the conveyor lines (1), the positioning mechanism (10) comprising a positioning mounting frame (11), a rotating disc (12) and a rotating drive motor (13) are arranged on the positioning mounting frame (11), a positioning groove (121) for accommodating a special-shaped object is arranged in the rotating disc (12), and the rotating drive motor (13) is used to drive the rotating disc (12) to rotate; A transfer mechanism (20) is arranged on one side of a conveyor line (1), the transfer mechanism (20) comprising a transfer mounting frame (21), a first translation module (22) being arranged inside the transfer mounting frame (21), a first slide seat (23) being arranged on the first translation module (22), a first lifting module (24) being arranged on the first slide seat (23), a first fixed seat (25) being arranged on the first lifting module (24), two clamping modules (26) being arranged on the first fixed seat (25), the clamping modules (26) being used to clamp special-shaped objects, the transfer mechanism (20) moving special-shaped objects from the conveyor line (1) to the positioning mechanism (10), and moving special-shaped objects from the positioning mechanism (10) to the conveyor line (1).

2. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a material dividing mechanism arranged between the conveying lines (1), the material dividing mechanism comprising a material dividing component (30) and a guide component (40), two guide components (40) being arranged on both sides of the material dividing component (30), the guide component (40) being arranged between the two conveying lines (1) and clamping the special-shaped object therein and conveying it, and the material dividing mechanism being used to push a single special-shaped object.

3. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide assembly (40) comprises a guide housing (41), a transmission wheel (42) and a transmission belt (43) are arranged inside the guide housing (41), a guide motor (44) is arranged on the guide housing (41), the guide motor (44) drives the transmission wheel (42) and the transmission belt (43) to move, and the transmission belt (43) contacts the special-shaped object.

4. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material distribution component (30) comprises a material distribution frame (31) and two material distribution modules (32) arranged on the material distribution frame (31); the material distribution module (32) comprises a screw adjustment module (33), a material distribution motor (34) and a material distribution barrel (35); a plurality of material distribution plates (36) are evenly arranged on the material distribution barrel (35); the screw adjustment module (33) drives the material distribution motor (34) and the material distribution barrel (35) to perform lifting and lowering movements; and the material distribution motor (34) drives the material distribution barrel (35) to perform rotational movements.

5. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two material distribution modules (32) are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the conveyor belt line.

6. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying line (1) is provided with a plurality of dust suction pipes (111).

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