Handheld printing and labeling all-in-one machine with mobile phone base

Abstract

The utility model relates to a handheld printing and labeling all-in-one machine with a mobile phone base. The handheld printing and labeling all-in-one machine comprises a rack, a label separating mechanism, a label roll mounting mechanism, a backing paper recycling mechanism, a driving mechanism, a control mechanism, a printing mechanism fixed on the rack and a first sensor used for detecting labels, the label separating mechanism, the printing mechanism and the label roll mounting mechanism are sequentially arranged from front to back, the backing paper recycling mechanism is arranged behind the label separating mechanism, and the first sensor is located in front of the label separating mechanism; the driving mechanism is connected with the backing paper recycling mechanism, a wireless communication module is arranged on the control mechanism, the control mechanism carries out data transmission with a mobile terminal through the wireless communication module, and the control mechanism is electrically connected with the printing mechanism, the driving mechanism and the first sensor. The printer has the advantages that the printer has an accurate positioning and printing function, can communicate with the mobile terminal, performs printing control through the mobile terminal, and is simpler and more convenient to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of labeling machines, in particular to a handheld printing and labeling all-in-one machine with a mobile phone base. Background Art

[0002] Labels are widely used in modern logistics, warehousing, retail and other industries. Traditional labeling equipment is usually large and inconvenient to operate. It also requires connection to a computer or other device to set the printing information, which limits its use in some specific scenarios, such as express delivery stations. With the development of mobile Internet and the popularization of smartphones, people are increasingly demanding portable and efficient labeling equipment. In addition, existing labeling machines also have problems such as large deviations in label printing position, low success rate of label peeling, and failure to detect unpeeled labels in a timely manner. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a handheld printing and labeling all-in-one machine with a mobile phone base, which has the function of accurate positioning printing and can communicate with a mobile terminal, and perform printing control through the mobile terminal, making operation easier.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A handheld printing and labeling machine with a mobile phone base includes a frame, a label separation mechanism fixed on the frame, a label roll installation mechanism, a bottom paper recovery mechanism, a driving mechanism, a control mechanism, a printing mechanism fixed on the frame and a first sensor for detecting labels; the label separation mechanism, the printing mechanism and the label roll installation mechanism are arranged in sequence from front to back, the bottom paper recovery mechanism is arranged behind the label separation mechanism, and the first sensor is located in front of the label separation mechanism; the driving mechanism is connected to the bottom paper recovery mechanism, and the control mechanism is provided with a wireless communication module, and the control mechanism transmits data with a mobile terminal through the wireless communication module, and the control mechanism is electrically connected to the printing mechanism, the driving mechanism and the first sensor.

[0006] The all-in-one machine further comprises a handle and a clamping assembly for fixing a mobile phone, wherein the handle is fixed to the rear side of the frame, and the clamping assembly is fixed to the top surface of the frame or the top surface of the handle.

[0007] The all-in-one machine also includes a label outlet leveling mechanism arranged in front of the label separation mechanism, which includes a guide wheel fixing plate, a plurality of guide wheels and a label pressing wheel. The guide wheel is installed on the guide wheel fixing plate. The guide wheel fixing plate and the label pressing wheel are both arranged horizontally. The guide wheel fixing plate can be flipped and fixed below the first lower bottom surface of the frame. The label pressing wheel is arranged in front of the guide wheel fixing plate.

[0008] The first sensor is a reflective label detection sensor, which is fixed to the first lower bottom surface of the frame.

[0009] The all-in-one machine further includes a second sensor for detecting label gaps, which is fixed on the frame and disposed adjacent to the printing mechanism. The second sensor is located behind the printing mechanism and is electrically connected to the control mechanism.

[0010] The second sensor is a through-beam sensor.

[0011] The printing mechanism is a printing head with a built-in stepping motor. Printing data is transmitted between the control mechanism and the printing mechanism, and the control mechanism controls the forward or backward rotation distance of the stepping motor.

[0012] The label separation mechanism includes a triangular separation rod horizontally fixed on the frame.

[0013] The bottom paper recovery mechanism includes a horizontally arranged bottom paper mounting rod and a bottom paper locking rod, one end of the bottom paper mounting rod is fixed to the frame, and a locking groove for matching the shape of the bottom paper locking rod is axially provided on the bottom paper mounting rod, and the bottom paper locking rod is inserted into the locking groove; the label roll mounting mechanism includes a label roll mounting rod and a limiting member for positioning the label roll position, and the limiting member is arranged on the label roll mounting rod.

[0014] The all-in-one machine also includes a label tilting mechanism arranged between the label roll mounting mechanism and the label gap sensor, which includes a limit shaft and a shaft sleeve for matching the width of the label roll. The angle α between the rear side surface of the frame and the second lower bottom surface of the frame is ≥90°. One end of the limit shaft is fixed to the frame. The limit shaft and the rear side surface of the frame are arranged in close proximity and a gap is formed between the two for passing the label paper.

[0015] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This handheld label printing and labeling machine has accurate label positioning and high printing precision of label information.

[0017] 2. This handheld printer and labeler can be wirelessly connected to a mobile terminal, making it easy for users to control the printer through the mobile terminal.

[0018] 3. The handheld printing and labeling all-in-one machine of the present invention is provided with a clamping mechanism for fixing the mobile terminal, which makes it convenient for the user to view the information on the mobile terminal while operating the all-in-one machine, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0019] 4. The handheld printing and labeling machine of the utility model makes the label less likely to bend through the label outlet leveling mechanism and can prevent strong light from interfering with the first sensor when working under strong light, thereby improving the accuracy of label detection.

[0020] 5. This handheld label printing machine can support label rolls of different widths and labels of different sizes.

[0021] 6. This new handheld printing and labeling machine adopts a handheld design and a small size, so that the device can be easily carried to various workplaces to meet the needs of mobile printing and labeling. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the all-in-one machine of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the frame of the utility model after removing the front side panels;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the all-in-one machine of the present invention after the handle is moved forward.

[0025] Description of reference numerals:

[0026] 10. Frame; 11. Top surface; 111. Slide; 12. Rear side; 13. First lower bottom surface; 14. Second lower bottom surface; 20. Label separation mechanism; 21. Triangular separation rod; 22. Auxiliary peeling roller; 30. Printing mechanism; 41. Label roll mounting rod; 51. Bottom paper mounting rod; 61. Drive motor; 70. Control mechanism; 80. First sensor; 90. Second sensor; 100. Handle; 110. Clamping assembly; 1101. Clamping plate; 1102. Shrapnel; 120. Label outlet leveling mechanism; 121. Guide wheel fixing plate; 122. Guide wheel; 123. Label pressing wheel; 130. Label tilting mechanism; 131. Limiting shaft; 132. Bushing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0028] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2A handheld integrated printer and labeler with a mobile phone base includes a frame 10, a label separation mechanism 20 fixed to the frame 10, a printing mechanism 30, a label roll mounting mechanism, a bottom paper recovery mechanism, a drive mechanism, a control mechanism 70 equipped with a wireless communication module, and a first sensor 80 for detecting labels. The label separation mechanism 20, printing mechanism 30, and label roll mounting mechanism are arranged in sequence from front to back. The bottom paper recovery mechanism is located behind the printing mechanism 30 and is lower than the label roll mounting mechanism. The first sensor 80 is located in front of the label separation mechanism 20. The drive mechanism is connected to the bottom paper recovery mechanism. The control mechanism 70 transmits data with a mobile terminal (not shown) via a wireless communication module and is electrically connected to the printing mechanism 30, the drive mechanism, and the first sensor 80. Users can select print data and set the format through operations on the mobile terminal. The data is then sent to the control mechanism 70 via the wireless transmission module, and then sent to the printing mechanism 30. The control mechanism 70 is a control circuit board, which mainly includes a main control chip (single chip microcomputer), a memory and a wireless transmission module.

[0029] The wireless transmission module may preferably be a Bluetooth module.

[0030] The label separation mechanism 20 includes a triangular separation rod 21 horizontally fixed to the frame 10. Preferably, an auxiliary peeling roller 22 is further provided between the triangular separation rod 21 and the bottom paper recovery mechanism to improve the success rate of label peeling.

[0031] The printing mechanism 30 can be an existing printer mechanism, such as the JX series. A stepper motor within the printer mechanism drives the print roller. The control mechanism 70 transmits print data to the printing mechanism 30 and controls the forward and reverse rotation of the stepper motor.

[0032] Preferably, the first sensor 80 is a reflective label detection sensor fixed to the first lower surface 13 of the frame 10. The reflective label detection sensor detects whether a label is present at the position. It should be noted that label paper is composed of a label backing and a label adhered to the label backing. The label paper is rolled and wound to form a label roll. When there is no label below the first sensor 80, the first sensor 80 will not receive a reflected signal. When a label is present below the sensor, the first sensor 80 will receive a reflected signal, confirming that the label has been successfully removed. When the all-in-one device is powered on, the first sensor 80 assists in label positioning. The process is as follows: the first label removed by the label separation mechanism 20 moves forward and is detected by the first sensor 80. Since the distance between the printing mechanism 30 and the first sensor 80 is fixed, once the first sensor 80 detects the label, the control mechanism 70 controls the stepper motor of the printing mechanism 30 to move backward by a distance equal to the distance between the printing mechanism 30 and the first sensor 80, thereby achieving precise label alignment. This precise registration mode is only used when the printer prints for the first time or when the label is not peeled off during the previous printing.

[0033] Furthermore, the all-in-one printer also includes a second sensor 90 for detecting the label gap. The sensor is fixed to the frame 10 and positioned adjacent to the printing mechanism 30. The second sensor 90 is located behind the printing mechanism 30. The second sensor 90 is a through-beam sensor. A through-beam sensor generally consists of a transmitter and a receiver symmetrically arranged in a vertical direction. The label paper passes through the gap between the transmitter and the receiver. The voltage of the second sensor 90 varies with the thickness of the label paper. Specifically, when the label gap passes through the second sensor 90, the paper thickness changes from thick to thin, and the voltage of the second sensor 90 increases, thereby determining the label gap. Therefore, in this embodiment, the second sensor 90 has three parameters: 1. The voltage value when the backing paper with a label passes through, i.e., the voltage value when the paper is thickest; 2. The voltage value when only the backing paper passes, i.e., the label gap; and 3. The voltage value when there is no backing paper, i.e., when there is no paper obstruction. When there is no paper, the voltage value of the second sensor 90 is the highest. Therefore, the second sensor 90 can also be used to detect a paper-out state. Because the distance a label is pushed forward to the label separation mechanism 20 is determined by the distance between the second sensor 90 and the triangular separation rod 21 of the label separation mechanism 20, it is suitable for peeling different labels. When the second sensor 90 detects a gap between labels, the distance a label continues to move forward is set to the distance between the second sensor 90 and the triangular separation rod 21 of the label separation mechanism 20. To facilitate handheld labeling, the all-in-one device also includes a handle 100 fixed to the rear side 12 of the frame 10.

[0034] Since it is necessary to set the printing data and other information through the mobile terminal, the 3D machine of this embodiment also includes a clamping component 110 for fixing the mobile phone. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the clamping assembly 110 is fixed to the top surface 11 of the frame 10. Figure 3 As shown, after the handle 100 is moved forward, the clamping assembly 110 can also be fixed to the top surface of the handle 100. By utilizing the mobile phone placement platform provided by the top surface 11 of the frame 10, combined with the clamping assembly 110, the mobile terminal can be fixed on the all-in-one machine, which is convenient for users to operate the all-in-one machine and also convenient for users to view information on the mobile terminal at the same time. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the clamping assembly 110 can be composed of two clamping plates 1101 and a clamping spring (not shown), wherein one clamping plate 1101 is fixed and the other clamping plate 1101 is a movable plate. The bottom ends of the two clamping plates 1101 are connected by a clamping spring. A slide 111 is provided on the top surface 11, and the movable clamping plate 1101 is embedded therein, so that the movable clamping plate 1101 can slide in the slide 111 according to the size of the mobile terminal, thereby adaptively adjusting the distance between the two clamping plates 1101, and then clamping the mobile terminal using the clamping spring. As shown Figure 3 As shown, the clamping assembly 110 can also include two clamping plates 1101 and at least one spring 1102, wherein the spring 1102 is fixed to the inner side of the clamping plate 1101. The spring 1102 can be a U-shaped spring. The elastic force of the spring 1102 allows the clamping assembly 110 to adapt to mobile phones of different widths.

[0035] Preferably, the mobile terminal is a mobile phone terminal.

[0036] In order to prevent the label from curling up after being peeled off and affecting the flatness of the label, the all-in-one machine also includes a label outlet leveling mechanism 120 located in front of the label separation mechanism 20, which includes a guide wheel fixing plate 121, a plurality of guide wheels 122 and a label pressing wheel 123. The guide wheel 122 is installed on the guide wheel fixing plate 121. The guide wheel fixing plate 121 and the label pressing wheel 123 are both arranged horizontally. The guide wheel fixing plate 121 can be flipped and fixed below the first lower bottom surface 13 of the frame 10. The label pressing wheel 123 is arranged in front of the guide wheel fixing plate 121. The purpose of the rotatable connection between the guide wheel fixing plate 121 and the frame 10 is to prevent the label from being quickly removed when the label is abnormally discharged. In addition, the guide wheel fixing plate 121 can prevent strong light from interfering with the first sensor 80, thereby improving the accuracy of label detection.

[0037] The bottom paper recovery mechanism includes a horizontal bottom paper mounting rod 51 and a bottom paper locking rod. One end of the bottom paper mounting rod 51 is fixed to the frame 10. A locking groove is axially defined on the bottom paper mounting rod 51 to match the shape of the bottom paper locking rod. The bottom paper locking rod is inserted into the locking groove. The starting end of the label bottom paper of the label roll is fixed to the bottom paper mounting rod 51. The bottom paper mounting rod 51 is rotated by the drive mechanism, pulling the label paper forward. When the label passes through the label separation mechanism 20, the label is peeled off and the bottom paper is wound around the bottom paper mounting rod 51.

[0038] The label roll mounting mechanism includes a label roll mounting rod 41 and a stopper (not shown) for positioning the label roll. The stopper is mounted on the label roll mounting rod 41. For example, the stopper can be a pin. The label roll mounting rod 41 is provided with multiple stopper holes, and corresponding stopper holes are also provided on the frame 10. The positions of the stopper holes for the pins are determined based on the width of the label roll. The pins are inserted through both the stopper holes on the frame 10 and the stopper holes on the label roll mounting rod 41 to prevent the label roll from slipping outward.

[0039] To ensure smooth entry of label paper into the printing mechanism 30, the all-in-one machine also includes a label tilting mechanism 130, located between the label roll mounting mechanism and the second sensor. The mechanism includes a limiting shaft 131 and a sleeve 132 for matching the width of the label roll. The angle α between the rear side 12 of the frame 10 and the second lower bottom surface 14 of the frame 10 is ≥ 90°. One end of the limiting shaft 131 is fixed to the frame 10. The limiting shaft 131 and the rear side 12 of the frame 10 are positioned adjacent to each other, forming a gap for the label paper to pass through. The label tilting mechanism 130 cooperates with the corner of the frame 10 to flatten the label paper that was originally coiled inward.

[0040] The drive mechanism comprises a drive motor 61 and a reduction gearbox (not shown). The reduction gearbox can be mounted on the rear panel of the all-in-one machine. The all-in-one machine can preferably be powered by a battery (not shown), which is connected to the control mechanism 70. The battery is mounted within the frame 10.

[0041] A power switch, a display screen, etc. may also be fixed on the frame 10 , and both the power switch and the display screen are electrically connected to the control mechanism 70 .

[0042] In this embodiment, a voice broadcast module can be added, which is electrically connected to the control mechanism 70. The control mechanism 70 can provide status prompts through the voice broadcast module, for example, "please apply the label", "label not separated", "out of paper", etc.

[0043] For example, an application process of the present invention is as follows:

[0044] Step 1. Install the label roll on the label roll mounting rod 41 and position it through the limiter. Then, pass the starting end of the label roll through the label upward mechanism 130, the second sensor 90, the printing mechanism 30, and the label separation mechanism 20 in sequence. Finally, fix the starting end of the label roll on the bottom paper mounting mechanism.

[0045] Step 2: Fix the mobile phone on the frame 10 through the clamping mechanism and turn on the all-in-one machine.

[0046] Step 3: Connect your phone to the all-in-one machine via Bluetooth.

[0047] Step 4: The all-in-one machine receives the printing signal sent by the mobile phone Bluetooth, analyzes it and then prints it, as follows: 1) Alignment operation process: The printer determines whether it is the first print after power-on or whether the previous print was in an unseparated label state. If the conditions are met, the printer starts to execute the label alignment command, and the control mechanism 70 controls the bottom paper mounting rod 51 to rotate counterclockwise, and at the same time controls the stepper motor of the printing mechanism 30 to move forward. The first label peeled off by the label separation mechanism 20 moves forward and is detected by the first sensor 80. Since the distance between the printing mechanism 30 and the first sensor 80 is fixed, when the first sensor 80 detects the label, the control mechanism 70 first controls the bottom paper mounting rod 51 to rotate clockwise to loosen the bottom paper, and at the same time, the control mechanism 70 controls the stepper motor of the printing mechanism 30 to retreat. The retreat distance is the distance from the printing mechanism 30 to the first sensor 80. After completion, the label is located directly below the printing mechanism 30, the stepper motor of the printing mechanism 30 stops rotating, and the bottom paper recovery mechanism turns to rotate counterclockwise to tighten the bottom paper. 2) Printing process: After the control mechanism 70 controls the bottom paper mounting rod 51 to rotate counterclockwise for 100MS (tightening the bottom paper), the stepper motor moves forward at the same time, and printing also starts at the same time. When the second sensor 90 detects the label gap, it starts to calculate the distance the stepper motor moves forward, and the label is separated and passes through the label outlet leveling mechanism 120. When the distance the stepper motor moves forward is equal to the distance from the second sensor 90 to the triangular separation rod 21, the stepper motor and the bottom paper mounting rod 51 of the printing mechanism 30 stop rotating at the same time. At this time, two states are detected by the first sensor 80. When the first sensor 80 detects reflection, it indicates that the label has been peeled off, and the printer voice reminds "labeling". The label status is recorded as normal. When no label reflection is detected, the printer reminds "label not separated, please manually label before operation" and stores the unseparated status information to provide a judgment basis for whether alignment operation is required for the next printing;

[0048] Step 5: Labeling process: When the label peels off normally, the handheld integrated machine presses the label with the label pressing wheel 123. After labeling, the label status is recorded as normal. If an abnormal state occurs, such as the label is not peeled off, manually tear off the label and manually label, and do not perform step 6.

[0049] Step 6: When labeling is complete, the reflected signal from the first sensor 80 disappears. The control mechanism 70 controls the bottom paper mounting lever 51 to rotate clockwise, loosening the bottom paper. After 20 milliseconds, the control mechanism 70 controls the printing mechanism 30 to begin retreating. When the retreat distance equals the distance between the printing mechanism 30 and the triangular separation lever 21, the printing mechanism 30 stops rotating. The bottom paper mounting lever 51 rotates counterclockwise, tightening the bottom paper for 100 milliseconds before stopping. When printing the second label, the printer determines whether the previous print was in the undetached state. If so, it performs the alignment command; if not, it skips the alignment command, and the cycle repeats.

[0050] The all-in-one machine of the present invention accurately locates the label through the first sensor 80 and the second sensor 90, thereby achieving precise positioning of the label printing information. At the same time, the first sensor 80 and the second sensor 90 can also quickly detect labeling abnormalities and eliminate faults in time; the mobile terminal and the all-in-one machine are integrated into one through the clamping mechanism, which is more convenient to use; the wireless communication module allows users to set printing operations on the mobile terminal, which is more convenient to use; the label outlet leveling mechanism 120 is used to ensure accurate labeling, prevent labels from being easily bent, and prevent strong light from interfering with the first sensor 80 when operating under strong light, thereby improving the accuracy of label detection.

[0051] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformation made using the contents of the description and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, is also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A handheld label printing and labeling machine with a mobile phone base, comprising a frame, a label separation mechanism fixed to the frame, a label roll installation mechanism, a bottom paper recovery mechanism, a drive mechanism, and a control mechanism, characterized in that: It also includes a printing mechanism fixed on the frame and a first sensor for detecting labels; the label separation mechanism, printing mechanism, and label roll installation mechanism are arranged in sequence from front to back, the bottom paper recovery mechanism is arranged behind the label separation mechanism, and the first sensor is located in front of the label separation mechanism; the driving mechanism is connected to the bottom paper recovery mechanism, and a wireless communication module is provided on the control mechanism. The control mechanism transmits data with the mobile terminal through the wireless communication module, and the control mechanism is electrically connected to the printing mechanism, the driving mechanism and the first sensor.

2. The handheld printing and labeling machine with a mobile phone base according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a handle and a clamping assembly for fixing a mobile phone. The handle is fixed to the rear side of the frame, and the clamping assembly is fixed to the top surface of the frame or the top surface of the handle.

3. The handheld printing and labeling machine with a mobile phone base according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a label outlet leveling mechanism arranged in front of the label separation mechanism, which includes a guide wheel fixing plate, a plurality of guide wheels and a label pressing wheel, the guide wheel is installed on the guide wheel fixing plate, the guide wheel fixing plate and the label pressing wheel are both arranged horizontally, the guide wheel fixing plate can be flipped and fixed below the first lower bottom surface of the frame, and the label pressing wheel is arranged in front of the guide wheel fixing plate.

4. The handheld printing and labeling machine with a mobile phone base according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The first sensor is a reflective label detection sensor, which is fixed to the first lower bottom surface of the frame.

5. The handheld printing and labeling machine with a mobile phone base according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a second sensor for detecting label gaps, which is fixed on the frame and arranged adjacent to the printing mechanism. The second sensor is located behind the printing mechanism and is electrically connected to the control mechanism.

6. The handheld printing and labeling machine with a mobile phone base according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second sensor is a through-beam sensor.

7. The handheld printing and labeling machine with a mobile phone base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing mechanism is a printing head with a built-in stepping motor. Printing data is transmitted between the control mechanism and the printing mechanism, and the control mechanism controls the forward or backward rotation distance of the stepping motor.

8. The handheld printing and labeling machine with a mobile phone base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The label separation mechanism includes a triangular separation rod horizontally fixed on the frame.

9. The handheld printing and labeling machine with a mobile phone base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom paper recovery mechanism includes a horizontally arranged bottom paper mounting rod and a bottom paper locking rod, one end of the bottom paper mounting rod is fixed to the frame, and a locking groove for matching the shape of the bottom paper locking rod is axially provided on the bottom paper mounting rod, and the bottom paper locking rod is inserted into the locking groove; the label roll mounting mechanism includes a label roll mounting rod and a limiting member for positioning the label roll position, and the limiting member is arranged on the label roll mounting rod.

10. The handheld printing and labeling machine with a mobile phone base according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a label tilting mechanism arranged between the label roll mounting mechanism and the label gap sensor, which includes a limit shaft and a shaft sleeve for matching the width of the label roll, the angle α between the rear side surface of the frame and the second lower bottom surface of the frame is ≥90°, one end of the limit shaft is fixed to the frame, the limit shaft and the rear side surface of the frame are arranged in close proximity and a gap is formed between the two for passing the label paper.

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