Labeling device and strapping machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a labeling device and a strapping machine. The labeling device comprises a book conveying mechanism, the book conveying mechanism is configured to convey books along a preset path, and the conveying path of the books passes through the labeling station; the label tape conveying mechanism is configured to convey a label tape along a preset path, and the conveying path of the label tape passes through the label taking station; the labeling manipulator comprises a vacuum chuck, a first linear driver, a suspension and a first rotary driver. The book conveying mechanism can convey books output by the binding device (the binding device is the part, used for binding a waist seal to the books, in the binding machine) to the labeling station, the label belt conveying mechanism can convey labels to the label taking station, and the labeling mechanical arm can take down the labels from label belts and adhere the labels to the books. And mechanical labeling is achieved, the production efficiency is improved, the production cost is reduced, and the yield is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model generally relates to the technical field of book production, in particular to a labeling device and a bundling machine. Background Art

[0002] During the production process of books, a waistband (also known as a belt) is usually bundled on the books to protect the covers of the books and prevent them from being worn during transportation and use.

[0003] At present, the bundling process of the waistband has been automated (mainly completed by a bundling machine), but the subsequent work of pasting labels on the waistband still relies on manual operation. This manual labeling method not only has low efficiency but is also easily affected by the skills and attention of the operator, which may lead to deviation in the label position or insufficient firmness of pasting, ultimately possibly damaging the overall aesthetics and market attractiveness of the books.

[0004] The content in the background art section is only the technology known to the inventor and does not necessarily represent the prior art in this field. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of one or more defects in the prior art, the utility model provides a labeling device, including:

[0006] A book conveying mechanism configured to convey books along a preset path, and the conveying path of the books passes through the labeling station;

[0007] A label tape conveying mechanism configured to convey a label tape along a preset path, and the conveying path of the label tape passes through the label taking station;

[0008] A labeling manipulator, including a vacuum chuck, a first linear driver, a suspension, and a first rotary driver. Among them, the first linear driver is connected to the vacuum chuck and is configured to drive the vacuum chuck to move up and down; the suspension is respectively connected to the first linear driver and the first rotary driver, and the first rotary driver is configured to drive the suspension to rotate around a first axis so that the vacuum chuck can be switched between above the labeling station and above the label taking station.

[0009] According to one aspect of the utility model, the book conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt.

[0010] According to one aspect of the utility model, the label tape conveying mechanism includes:

[0011] A frame;

[0012] A feeding tray pivotally connected to one side of the frame;

[0013] One or more deflection rollers, pivotally connected to one side of the frame;

[0014] A receiving tray, pivotally connected to one side of the frame; and

[0015] A second rotary drive, connected to the receiving tray and configured to drive the receiving tray to rotate.

[0016] According to one aspect of the present invention, two first linear drives are provided, and the two first linear drives are respectively arranged at both ends of the suspension;

[0017] Two vacuum suction cups are provided, wherein one vacuum suction cup is connected to the output end of one first linear drive, and the other vacuum suction cup is connected to the output end of the other first linear drive.

[0018] According to one aspect of the present invention, the first linear drive further includes a carrier table, and the carrier table is arranged at the label picking station and is located below the conveying path of the label tape.

[0019] According to one aspect of the present invention, the labeling device further includes a support frame, and the labeling manipulator is installed on the support frame.

[0020] According to one aspect of the present invention, the labeling device further includes a photoelectric sensor, the photoelectric sensor is arranged above the book conveying mechanism, and the photoelectric sensor is configured to emit a detection beam towards the label picking station.

[0021] According to one aspect of the present invention, the labeling device further includes a pressure maintaining mechanism, the pressure maintaining mechanism is arranged above the book conveying mechanism and is located upstream or downstream of the label picking station;

[0022] The pressure maintaining mechanism includes a pressing plate and a second linear drive, the second linear drive is connected to the upper side of the pressing plate, and the second linear drive is configured to drive the pressing plate to rise and fall.

[0023] According to one aspect of the present invention, the pressure maintaining mechanism further includes:

[0024] A mounting frame, connected to the frame body of the book conveying mechanism;

[0025] One or more telescopic guide columns, the telescopic guide columns are connected between the mounting frame and the pressing plate;

[0026] Wherein, the pressing plate is located below the mounting frame.

[0027] The present invention also provides a bundling machine, including the labeling device as described above.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a labeling device and a strapping machine. Among them, through the book conveying mechanism, the books output by the strapping device (the strapping device is the part of the strapping machine used to strap the waistband to the books) can be conveyed to the labeling station. Through the label tape conveying mechanism, the labels can be conveyed to the label picking station. Through the labeling manipulator, the labels can be taken off from the label tape and pasted onto the books, realizing mechanized labeling, which is beneficial to improving production efficiency, reducing production costs, and increasing the yield rate. Description of the Drawings

[0029] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present utility model, they are used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute a limitation to the present utility model. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 Shows a schematic diagram of a labeling device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 Shows another schematic diagram of a labeling device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 Shows a schematic diagram of a pressure maintaining mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] In the figure: 100, labeling device; 110, book conveying mechanism; 120, label tape conveying mechanism; 121, frame; 122, feeding reel; 123, deflector roller; 124, take-up reel; 125, second rotary driver; 126, feeding shaft; 127, take-up shaft; 130, labeling manipulator; 131, vacuum chuck; 132, first linear driver; 133, suspension; 134, first rotary driver; 140, support frame; 150, carrier table; 160, photoelectric sensor; 170, pressure maintaining mechanism; 171, pressure plate; 172, second linear driver; 173, mounting bracket; 174, telescopic guide post. Detailed Embodiments

[0034] In the following, only some exemplary embodiments are simply described. As those skilled in the art can recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various different ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the drawings and the description are considered to be exemplary in nature rather than restrictive.

[0035] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the indicated mechanism or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of the present utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0036] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection: it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or can communicate with each other; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the connection inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0037] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0038] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present utility model. To simplify the disclosure of the present utility model, components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present utility model. In addition, the present utility model may repeat reference numerals and / or reference letters in different examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present utility model provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can be aware of the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0039] The preferred embodiments of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only for the purpose of illustrating and explaining the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model.

[0040] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a labeling device 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown. Figure 2 Another schematic diagram of the labeling device 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown. The following will be described in detail in conjunction with Figure 1 and Figure 2 for a detailed description.

[0041] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the labeling device 100 includes a book conveying mechanism 110, a label tape conveying mechanism 120, and a labeling manipulator 130. The book conveying mechanism 110 is configured to convey books along a preset path (for example, in Figure 1 and Figure 2In an embodiment, the book conveying mechanism 110 conveys books in the first direction, and the conveying path of the books passes through the labeling station. Among them, when the book arrives at or is about to arrive at the labeling station, by controlling the book conveying mechanism 110 to stop conveying, the book can be accurately parked at the labeling station. The label tape conveying mechanism 120 is arranged on one side (such as the left side) of the book conveying mechanism 110. The label tape conveying mechanism 120 is configured to convey the label tape along a preset path, and the conveying path of the label tape passes through the label picking station. Among them, a large number of labels are pasted on the label tape. When the label arrives at or is about to arrive at the label picking station, by controlling the label tape conveying mechanism 120 to stop conveying, the label can be accurately parked at the label picking station. The labeling manipulator 130 is generally arranged between the labeling station and the label picking station. The labeling manipulator 130 includes a vacuum suction cup 131, a first linear driver 132, a suspension 133, and a first rotary driver 134. Among them, the suspension 133 is connected to the output end of the first rotary driver 134, and the first rotary driver 134 can drive the suspension 133 to rotate around the first axis. The first linear driver 132 is arranged in the vertical direction and is connected to one end of the suspension 133 (the first linear driver 132 deviates from the first axis), and the output end of the first linear driver 132 is connected to the vacuum suction cup 131. Among them, by driving the suspension 133 to rotate around the first axis by the first rotary driver 134, the vacuum suction cup 131 can be switched between above the labeling station and above the label picking station. By the first linear driver 132, the vacuum suction cup 131 can be driven to rise and fall, which enables the vacuum suction cup 131 to pick up the label from the label tape at the label picking station and accurately paste the label on the book at the labeling station. Optionally, the first linear driver 132 can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, an electric push rod, etc. Optionally, the first rotary driver 134 can be a motor, a reduction motor, a rotary electromagnet, etc.

[0042] According to an embodiment of the present invention, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, two first linear drivers 132 and two vacuum suction cups 131 can be equipped in the labeling manipulator 130. Among them, one first linear driver 132 is installed at the left end of the suspension 133, and the output end of this first linear driver 132 is connected to one vacuum suction cup 131. The other first linear driver 132 is installed at the right end of the suspension 133, and the output end of this first linear driver 132 is connected to the other vacuum suction cup 131. By equipping two first linear drivers 132 and two vacuum suction cups 131, the labeling manipulator 130 can use the two vacuum suction cups 131 to perform alternating extraction and pasting operations of the labels, thereby effectively improving the efficiency and smoothness of the labeling process. Optionally, the labeling device 100 further includes a support frame 140, and the labeling manipulator 130 is installed on the support frame 140.

[0043] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the book conveying mechanism 110 is a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt can not only achieve precise conveyance of books, but also provide good support for the books during the process of pasting labels, which is beneficial to improving the stability of label pasting.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the label tape conveying mechanism 120 includes a frame 121, a feeding reel 122, a deflecting roller 123, a take-up reel 124, and a second rotary driver 125. The frame 121 is disposed on the left side of the book conveying mechanism 110. The feeding reel 122, the deflecting roller 123, and the take-up reel 124 are respectively pivotally connected to the left side of the frame 121. The output shaft of the second rotary driver 125 is connected to the take-up reel 124. In use, a part of the label tape is wound around the feeding reel 122, and the other part is fixed to the take-up reel 124 after passing around the deflecting roller 123. By driving the take-up reel 124 to rotate through the second rotary driver 125, the take-up reel 124 can wind up the label tape, thereby enabling the label tape to be transmitted along a preset path. Optionally, one or more deflecting rollers 123 can be provided. The transmission direction of the label tape can be adjusted through the deflecting roller 123, and the label tape can be kept in a tensioned state to ensure that the labeling manipulator 130 can accurately tear the label from the label tape. Optionally, a feeding shaft 126 is pivotally connected to the left side of the frame 121, and the feeding reel 122 is detachably connected to the feeding shaft 126 to facilitate the user to replace the label tape. Optionally, a take-up shaft 127 is pivotally connected to the left side of the frame 121. The take-up shaft 127 is connected to the second rotary driver 125 through transmission components such as a coupling, a belt, a chain, or a gear. The take-up reel 124 is detachably connected to the take-up shaft 127 to facilitate the user to remove the waste label tape. Optionally, the second rotary driver 125 can be a motor, a reduction motor, etc.

[0045] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the labeling device 100 may further include a carrier table 150. The carrier table 150 is disposed at the label taking station and is located below the transmission path of the label tape. The carrier table 150 can provide good support for the label tape during the process of the labeling manipulator 130 extracting the label from the label tape, which is beneficial to improving the accuracy and success rate of label extraction.

[0046] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the labeling device 100 may further include a photoelectric sensor 160. The photoelectric sensor 160 may be disposed above the book conveying mechanism 110, and is configured to emit a detection beam to the labeling station to detect whether a book is conveyed to the labeling station. Specifically, when the photoelectric sensor 160 detects that a book is conveyed to the labeling station, the book conveying mechanism 110 may be controlled to stop conveying, so as to accurately stop the book at the labeling station for the next step of label pasting work.

[0047] According to an embodiment of the present invention, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the labeling device 100 further includes a pressure maintaining mechanism 170. The pressure maintaining mechanism 170 may be disposed upstream of the labeling station, and is used to apply an appropriate pressure to the book to prevent the waistband from coming unstuck. Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the pressure maintaining mechanism 170 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. As Figures 1 to 3 shown, the pressure maintaining mechanism 170 is disposed above the book conveying mechanism 110, and includes a pressing plate 171 and a second linear driver 172. Among them, the pressing plate 171 is parallel to the conveying surface of the book conveying mechanism 110 (both are in a horizontal posture); the second linear driver 172 is disposed vertically above the pressing plate 171, and its output end is connected to the upper side of the pressing plate 171. By controlling the elongation and shortening of the second linear driver 172, the pressing plate 171 can be driven to descend and ascend in the vertical direction, so as to realize pressing on the book. Optionally, the second linear driver 172 may be a linear driver such as a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod. Optionally, the pressure maintaining mechanism 170 may also be disposed downstream of the labeling station. In this layout, when the pressure maintaining mechanism 170 applies pressure to the book, not only can the waistband be prevented from coming unstuck, but also the bubbles between the label and the waistband can be extruded, further improving the labeling quality.

[0048] According to an embodiment of the present invention, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, the pressure maintaining mechanism 170 may further include a mounting bracket 173 and a telescopic guiding column 174. Among them, the mounting bracket 173 may be fixed on the frame of the book conveying mechanism 110, and there is an activity space between the mounting bracket 173 and the frame of the book conveying mechanism 110, and the pressing plate 171 is disposed in this activity space. The telescopic guiding column 174 may be provided as one or more, and each telescopic guiding column 174 is connected between the mounting bracket 173 and the pressing plate 171. By guiding the lifting movement of the pressing plate 171 through the telescopic guiding column 174, the lifting movement of the pressing plate 171 can be made more stable.

[0049] An embodiment of the present utility model further provides a strapping machine, which includes the above-mentioned labeling device 100. Optionally, the strapping machine may further include a strapping device for strapping the waist seal to the book. The labeling device 100 is arranged downstream of the strapping device, and the book conveying mechanism 110 can receive and convey the books output by the strapping device.

[0050] Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the present utility model provides a labeling device and a strapping machine. Among them, the books output by the strapping device (the strapping device is the part of the strapping machine for strapping the waist seal to the book) can be conveyed to the labeling station through the book conveying mechanism, the label can be conveyed to the label taking station through the label tape conveying mechanism, and the label can be taken off from the label tape and pasted on the book by the labeling manipulator, realizing mechanized labeling, which is beneficial to improving production efficiency, reducing production costs and increasing the yield of qualified products.

[0051] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A labeling device, characterized in that, Comprising: A book conveying mechanism configured to convey books along a preset path, and the conveying path of the books passes through a labeling station; A label tape conveying mechanism configured to convey a label tape along a preset path, and the conveying path of the label tape passes through a label taking station; A labeling manipulator, including a vacuum chuck, a first linear driver, a suspension, and a first rotary driver. Wherein, the first linear driver is connected to the vacuum chuck and configured to drive the vacuum chuck to move up and down; the suspension is respectively connected to the first linear driver and the first rotary driver, and the first rotary driver is configured to drive the suspension to rotate around a first axis so that the vacuum chuck can be switched between above the labeling station and above the label taking station.

2. The labeling device according to claim 1, wherein, The book conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt.

3. The labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The label tape conveying mechanism includes: A frame; A feeding reel pivotally connected to one side of the frame; One or more deflecting rollers pivotally connected to one side of the frame; A winding reel pivotally connected to one side of the frame; and A second rotary driver connected to the winding reel and configured to drive the winding reel to rotate.

4. The labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two first linear drivers, and the two first linear drivers are respectively arranged at both ends of the suspension; There are two vacuum chucks. One vacuum chuck is connected to the output end of one first linear driver, and the other vacuum chuck is connected to the output end of the other first linear driver.

5. The labeling device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first linear driver further includes a carrier table, and the carrier table is arranged at the label taking station and is located below the conveying path of the label tape.

6. The labeling device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The labeling device further includes a support frame, and the labeling manipulator is installed on the support frame.

7. The labeling device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The labeling device further includes a photoelectric sensor, and the photoelectric sensor is arranged above the book conveying mechanism and configured to emit a detection beam towards the labeling station.

8. The labeling device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that The labeling device further includes a pressure maintaining mechanism, and the pressure maintaining mechanism is arranged above the book conveying mechanism and is located upstream or downstream of the labeling station; The pressure maintaining mechanism includes a pressing plate and a second linear driver, and the second linear driver is connected to the upper side of the pressing plate and configured to drive the pressing plate to move up and down.

9. The labeling device according to claim 8, wherein The pressure maintaining mechanism further includes: A mounting frame connected to the frame body of the book conveying mechanism; One or more telescopic guide columns connected between the mounting frame and the pressing plate; Wherein, the pressing plate is located below the mounting frame.

10. A strapping machine, characterized in that, Including the labeling device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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