Automatic feeding and discharging printer

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of automatic production equipment, in particular to an automatic feeding and discharging printer which comprises a feeding conveying line used for conveying liquid bags, a feeding visual detection station, a feeding robot, a printer body, a printing detection station, a good product collecting frame and a defective product collecting frame and further comprises a transferring mechanism and a liquid bag transferring annular guide rail. The transferring mechanism is arranged at the tail end of the feeding conveying line, the transferring mechanism transfers the liquid bags on the feeding conveying line to the feeding visual detection station, and the feeding visual detection station judges the deflection postures of the liquid bags; the feeding robot clamps the liquid bag on the feeding visual detection station into the liquid bag transferring annular guide rail. The liquid bag transferring annular guide rail conveys liquid bags to the printer body for printing, the printed liquid bags are conveyed to the printing detection station through the liquid bag transferring annular guide rail to be detected, and then the liquid bags are distributed into the good product collecting frame or the defective product collecting frame according to detection of the printing detection station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automated production equipment, and more specifically, to an automatic loading and unloading printer. Background Art

[0002] With the popularization of automated production lines, there is a huge demand for automatic production lines for printing product attribute labels on the market. In the existing label printing technology, there is a process that requires printing labels on the surface of each liquid bag. The current printer needs to be manually loaded and printed one by one during the production process. Therefore, during production, it is necessary to manually load the products one by one and confirm the printing position. However, repeated manual work is prone to fatigue, resulting in more defective losses, and requires a large amount of manpower to complete, resulting in high labor costs.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to propose an automatic loading and unloading printer that solves the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to overcome at least one defect (shortcoming) of the above-mentioned prior art and provides an automatic loading and unloading printer.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: an automatic loading and unloading printer, comprising a loading conveyor line for transporting liquid bags, a loading visual inspection station, a loading robot, a printer body, a printing inspection station, a good product collection frame and a bad product collection frame, and also comprising a transfer mechanism and a liquid bag transfer ring guide rail;

[0006] The transfer mechanism is arranged at the end of the feeding conveyor line, and the transfer mechanism transfers the liquid bag on the feeding conveyor line to the feeding visual inspection station, and the feeding visual inspection station determines the deflection posture of the liquid bag;

[0007] The loading robot clamps the liquid bag on the loading visual inspection station and places it into the liquid bag transfer circular guide rail;

[0008] The liquid bag transfer annular guide rail transports the liquid bag to the printer body for printing. The printed liquid bag is then transported to the printing inspection station for inspection through the liquid bag transfer annular guide rail. Based on the inspection of the printing inspection station, the liquid bag is diverted to a good product collection frame or a bad product collection frame. The skew posture of the liquid bag is determined by the loading visual inspection station, so that the loading robot can adsorb the liquid bag and transfer it to the liquid bag transfer annular guide rail. Since the transfer position has been determined in the liquid bag transfer annular guide rail, it only needs to be transferred according to the position to achieve fully automatic production, reducing labor costs.

[0009] Furthermore, the transfer mechanism includes a transfer support seat, a transfer servo motor, a transfer swing arm, a suction cup, a transfer guide wheel, a transfer guide wheel drive motor and a synchronous belt;

[0010] The transfer guide wheel is arranged on the transfer support seat, the transfer guide wheel driving motor is arranged on the transfer guide wheel to drive the transfer guide wheel, and the synchronous belt is sleeved on the outer side of the transfer guide wheel;

[0011] The transfer swing arm is arranged on the synchronous belt through the transfer servo motor, and the suction cup is arranged on the transfer swing arm. The transfer guide wheel is driven by the transfer guide wheel driving motor to rotate, thereby driving the synchronous belt to rotate. Since the transfer swing arm is arranged on the synchronous belt through the transfer servo motor, the liquid bag can be transferred after being adsorbed on the liquid bag by the suction cup.

[0012] Furthermore, there is at least one suction cup. In practical applications, the number of suction cups can be set as needed, which is within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0013] Furthermore, the liquid bag transfer annular guide rail includes an annular guide rail body, a guide rail servo motor, a chain, a spring clip and a roller;

[0014] The chain is arranged on the circular guide rail body, and the guide rail servo motor is arranged on the chain to drive the chain to rotate;

[0015] The spring clip is arranged on the chain, and the spring clip is arranged on the annular guide rail body through the roller. The chain is driven by the guide rail servo motor, and then the chain drives the spring clip and the roller to move, thereby realizing the transportation of the liquid bag. Since the spring clip can clamp the liquid bag, it is convenient to print the liquid bag after clamping.

[0016] Furthermore, the feeding conveyor line includes a feeding conveyor line support frame, a feeding conveyor guide wheel and a feeding conveyor belt;

[0017] The feeding conveying guide wheels are respectively arranged on both sides of the feeding conveying line support frame, and the feeding conveying belt is mounted on the feeding conveying guide wheels. The feeding conveying belt is driven by the feeding conveying guide wheels to realize the transmission of the liquid bag, and the feeding robot can clamp the liquid bag at the end of the feeding conveying belt to transfer the liquid bag.

[0018] Furthermore, the loading visual inspection station includes a visual inspection support frame, a visual inspection camera and a detection light source;

[0019] The detection light source is arranged at the bottom of the visual detection support frame, and the visual detection camera is arranged above the visual detection support frame. Through the visual detection camera and the detection light source, the skew posture of the loaded liquid bag can be determined, thereby facilitating the clamping operation of the loading robot.

[0020] Furthermore, the feeding robot is provided with a feeding suction cup. Due to the feeding suction cup provided in the feeding robot, the liquid bag can be sucked and transferred, which is simple and convenient.

[0021] Furthermore, the print inspection station includes a print inspection support frame, a print visual inspection camera and a print inspection light source;

[0022] The print detection light source is arranged at the bottom of the print detection support frame, and the print visual detection camera is arranged above the print detection support frame. The print visual detection camera and the print detection light source facilitate the detection of the printed liquid bag, which is simple and convenient.

[0023] Furthermore, a feeding robot is provided at the end of the printing and detection station. The feeding robot is provided with a feeding suction cup. The feeding suction cup on the feeding robot is adsorbed on the liquid bag, so that the feeding of the liquid bag can be controlled.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the technical solution of the utility model are:

[0025] The automatic loading and unloading printer disclosed by the present invention determines the skew posture of the liquid bag through the loading visual detection station, so that it is convenient for the loading robot to adsorb the liquid bag and transfer it to the liquid bag transfer circular guide rail. Since the transfer position has been determined in the liquid bag transfer circular guide rail, it only needs to transfer according to the position to achieve fully automatic production, reducing labor costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the automatic loading and unloading printer in the utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the transfer mechanism in the utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the liquid bag transferring annular guide rail in the utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the feeding conveying line in the utility model.

[0030] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the loading visual inspection station in the utility model.

[0031] Figure 6It is a structural diagram of the feeding robot in the utility model.

[0032] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the printing detection station in the utility model.

[0033] Figure 8 It is a structural diagram of the printing detection station in the utility model.

[0034] In the figure, 1 is the feeding conveyor line, 2 is the feeding visual inspection station, 3 is the feeding robot, 4 is the printer body, 5 is the printing inspection station, 6 is the good product collection frame, 7 is the defective product collection frame, 8 is the transfer mechanism, 9 is the liquid bag transfer circular guide rail, 10 is the transfer support seat, 11 is the transfer servo motor, 12 is the transfer swing arm, 13 is the suction cup, 14 is the transfer guide wheel, 15 is the transfer guide wheel drive motor, 16 is the synchronous belt, and 17 is the circular guide rail. The main body, 18 is the guide rail servo motor, 19 is the chain, 20 is the spring clip, 21 is the roller, 22 is the feeding conveyor line support frame, 23 is the feeding conveyor guide wheel, 24 is the feeding conveyor belt, 25 is the visual inspection support frame, 26 is the visual inspection camera, 27 is the inspection light source, 28 is the feeding suction cup, 29 is the printing inspection support frame, 30 is the printing visual inspection camera, 31 is the printing inspection light source, 32 is the unloading robot, and 33 is the unloading suction cup. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as limitations on this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some components of the accompanying drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced in size, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. For those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted from the accompanying drawings.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium, which can be considered as internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model. The technical solution of this utility model is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0037] like Figure 1As shown, an automatic loading and unloading printer includes a loading conveyor line 1 for transporting liquid bags, a loading visual inspection station 2, a loading robot 3, a printer body 4, a printing inspection station 5, a good product collection frame 6 and a bad product collection frame 7, and also includes a transfer mechanism 8 and a liquid bag transfer annular guide rail 9; the transfer mechanism is arranged at the end of the loading conveyor line, and the transfer mechanism transfers the liquid bag on the loading conveyor line to the loading visual inspection station, and the loading visual inspection station determines the skew posture of the liquid bag; the loading robot clamps the liquid bag on the loading visual inspection station and puts it into the liquid bag transfer annular guide rail; The liquid bag transfer ring guide transports the liquid bag to the printer body for printing. The printed liquid bag is then transported to the printing inspection station for inspection through the liquid bag transfer ring guide. Based on the inspection of the printing inspection station, the liquid bag is diverted to the good product collection frame or the defective product collection frame. The skew posture of the liquid bag is determined by the loading visual inspection station, so that the loading robot can adsorb the liquid bag and transfer it to the liquid bag transfer ring guide. Since the transfer position has been determined in the liquid bag transfer ring guide, it only needs to be transferred according to the position to achieve fully automatic production, reducing labor costs.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, the transferring mechanism includes a transferring support seat 10, a transferring servo motor 11, a transferring swing arm 12, a suction cup 13, a transferring guide wheel 14, a transferring guide wheel driving motor 15 and a synchronous belt 16; the transferring guide wheel is arranged on the transferring support seat, and the transferring guide wheel driving motor is arranged on the transferring guide wheel to drive the transferring guide wheel, and the synchronous belt is sleeved on the outside of the transferring guide wheel; the transferring swing arm is arranged on the synchronous belt through the transferring servo motor, and the suction cup is arranged on the transferring swing arm, and the transferring guide wheel is driven to rotate by the transferring guide wheel driving motor, thereby driving the synchronous belt to rotate, and since the transferring swing arm is arranged on the synchronous belt through the transferring servo motor, the liquid bag can be transferred after being adsorbed on the liquid bag by the suction cup, wherein there is at least one suction cup. In actual application, the number of suction cups can be set as needed, which is all within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, the liquid bag transfer annular guide rail includes an annular guide rail body 17, a guide rail servo motor 18, a chain 19, a spring clamp 20 and a roller 21; the chain is arranged on the annular guide rail body, and the guide rail servo motor is arranged on the chain to drive the chain to rotate; the spring clamp is arranged on the chain, and the spring clamp is arranged on the annular guide rail body through the roller, and the chain is driven by the guide rail servo motor, and then the spring clamp and the roller are driven to move by the chain, thereby realizing the transportation of the liquid bag. Since the spring clamp can clamp the liquid bag, it is convenient to print the liquid bag after clamping.

[0040] like Figure 4As shown, the feeding conveyor line includes a feeding conveyor line support frame 22, a feeding conveyor guide wheel 23 and a feeding conveyor belt 24; the feeding conveyor guide wheels are respectively arranged on both sides of the feeding conveyor line support frame, and the feeding conveyor belt is mounted on the feeding conveyor guide wheels. The feeding conveyor belt is driven by the feeding conveyor guide wheels to realize the transmission of the liquid bag, and the feeding robot can clamp the liquid bag at the end of the feeding conveyor belt, thereby transferring the liquid bag.

[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, the loading visual inspection station includes a visual inspection support frame 25, a visual inspection camera 26 and a detection light source 27; the detection light source is arranged at the bottom of the visual inspection support frame, and the visual inspection camera is arranged above the visual inspection support frame. Through the visual inspection camera and the detection light source, the skew posture of the loaded liquid bag can be judged, thereby facilitating the clamping operation of the loading robot.

[0042] like Figure 6 As shown, the loading robot is provided with a loading suction cup 28. Due to the loading suction cup provided in the loading robot, the liquid bag can be sucked and transferred, which is simple and convenient.

[0043] like Figure 7 As shown, the print detection station includes a print detection support frame 29, a print visual detection camera 30 and a print detection light source 31; the print detection light source is arranged at the bottom of the print detection support frame, and the print visual detection camera is arranged above the print detection support frame. Through the print visual detection camera and the print detection light source, it is easy to detect the printed liquid bag, which is simple and convenient.

[0044] like Figure 8 As shown, a feeding robot 32 is provided at the end of the printing and inspection station. The feeding robot is provided with a feeding suction cup 33. The feeding suction cup on the feeding robot is adsorbed on the liquid bag, so that the feeding of the liquid bag can be controlled.

[0045] Example

[0046] In this embodiment, since the transfer mechanism is arranged at the end of the loading conveyor line, the transfer mechanism transfers the liquid bag on the loading conveyor line to the loading visual inspection station, and the loading visual inspection station determines the skewed posture of the liquid bag; the loading robot clamps the liquid bag on the loading visual inspection station and puts it into the liquid bag transfer annular guide rail; the liquid bag transfer annular guide rail transports the liquid bag to the printer body for printing, and the printed liquid bag is then transported to the printing inspection station for inspection through the liquid bag transfer annular guide rail, and according to the inspection of the printing inspection station, the liquid bag is diverted to the good product collection frame or the defective product collection frame, and the skewed posture of the liquid bag is determined by the loading visual inspection station, so it is convenient for the loading robot to adsorb the liquid bag and transfer it to the liquid bag transfer annular guide rail. Since the transfer position has been determined in the liquid bag transfer annular guide rail, it only needs to be transferred according to the position to achieve fully automatic production, reducing labor costs.

[0047] In the figure, the positional relationship is described only for illustrative purposes and should not be understood as a limitation on this patent. Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not limitations on the implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in the relevant field, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made on the basis of the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic loading and unloading printer, comprising a loading conveyor line for transporting liquid bags, a loading visual inspection station, a loading robot, a printer body, a print inspection station, a good product collection frame, and a bad product collection frame, characterized in that: It also includes a transfer mechanism and a liquid bag transfer ring guide; The transfer mechanism is arranged at the end of the feeding conveyor line, and the transfer mechanism transfers the liquid bag on the feeding conveyor line to the feeding visual inspection station, and the feeding visual inspection station determines the deflection posture of the liquid bag; The loading robot clamps the liquid bag on the loading visual inspection station and places it into the liquid bag transfer circular guide rail; The liquid bag transfer annular guide rail transports the liquid bag to the printer body for printing. The printed liquid bag is then transported to the printing inspection station for inspection through the liquid bag transfer annular guide rail. According to the inspection of the printing inspection station, the liquid bag is diverted to a good product collection frame or a defective product collection frame.

2. The automatic loading and unloading printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism includes a transfer support seat, a transfer servo motor, a transfer swing arm, a suction cup, a transfer guide wheel, a transfer guide wheel drive motor and a synchronous belt; The transfer guide wheel is arranged on the transfer support seat, the transfer guide wheel driving motor is arranged on the transfer guide wheel to drive the transfer guide wheel, and the synchronous belt is sleeved on the outer side of the transfer guide wheel; The transfer swing arm is arranged on a synchronous belt via a transfer servo motor, and the suction cup is arranged on the transfer swing arm.

3. The automatic loading and unloading printer according to claim 2, characterized in that: There is at least one suction cup.

4. The automatic loading and unloading printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid bag transfer annular guide rail comprises an annular guide rail body, a guide rail servo motor, a chain, a spring clip and a roller; The chain is arranged on the circular guide rail body, and the guide rail servo motor is arranged on the chain to drive the chain to rotate; The spring clip is arranged on the chain, and the spring clip is arranged on the annular guide rail body through a roller.

5. The automatic loading and unloading printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding conveyor line includes a feeding conveyor line support frame, a feeding conveyor guide wheel and a feeding conveyor belt; The feeding conveying guide wheels are respectively arranged on both sides of the feeding conveying line support frame, and the feeding conveying belt is sleeved on the feeding conveying guide wheels.

6. The automatic loading and unloading printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading visual inspection station includes a visual inspection support frame, a visual inspection camera and a detection light source; The detection light source is arranged at the bottom of the visual detection support frame, and the visual detection camera is arranged above the visual detection support frame.

7. The automatic loading and unloading printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading robot is provided with a loading suction cup.

8. The automatic loading and unloading printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing inspection station includes a printing inspection support frame, a printing visual inspection camera and a printing inspection light source; The printing detection light source is arranged at the bottom of the printing detection support frame, and the printing visual detection camera is arranged above the printing detection support frame.

9. The automatic loading and unloading printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A blanking robot is provided at the end of the printing and detection station, and a blanking suction cup is provided on the blanking robot.

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