Test tube labeling device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a test tube labeling device which comprises a positioning transverse plate and a plurality of labeling mechanisms, the positioning transverse plate is horizontally arranged, a plurality of positioning falling holes are formed in the positioning transverse plate at intervals, the positioning falling holes vertically penetrate through the positioning transverse plate, and the diameter of each positioning falling hole is slightly larger than that of a test tube to be labeled; the labeling mechanisms are in one-to-one correspondence with the positioning falling holes, test tube grooves are formed in the labeling mechanisms, the test tube grooves are located under the corresponding positioning falling holes and are aligned with the corresponding positioning falling holes, and the labeling mechanisms are used for labeling the pre-labeled test tubes in the test tube grooves. The labeling machine can solve the problem that when an existing labeling machine is used for labeling, the labeling machine is prone to deviation, and labeling deviation or falling is caused.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of test tube labeling technology, specifically to a test tube labeling device. Background Technology

[0002] To label test tubes with user and blood collection information, it is generally necessary to affix labels to the tube walls. Labeling is typically done using a labeling device. In use, the pre-labeled test tube is placed in the labeling area of ​​the device. When the device detects a test tube in the labeling area, it controls its printer to print the label. The device then uses its own labeling machine to obtain the printed label and affixes it to the side wall of the pre-labeled test tube to complete the labeling process.

[0003] Existing labeling devices generally have the following problems: Since the test tubes are cylindrical with an arc bottom, they are generally placed horizontally in the labeling area for labeling. However, due to the different sizes of the pre-labeled test tubes, especially the different diameters, their axial heights are different when they are laid down. Therefore, the labeling machine is prone to misaligning the labels, or even causing the labels to fall off due to poor adhesion. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a test tube labeling device that can solve the problem that existing labeling machines are prone to misalignment during labeling, leading to misaligned labels or labels falling off.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A test tube labeling device includes a positioning horizontal plate, which is horizontally arranged and has a plurality of positioning holes spaced apart. The positioning holes vertically penetrate the positioning horizontal plate and have a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the test tube to be labeled. A plurality of labeling mechanisms are also included, each corresponding to one of the positioning holes. Each labeling mechanism has a test tube slot located directly below and aligned with the corresponding positioning hole. The labeling mechanism is used to label the pre-labeled test tubes within the test tube slots.

[0007] Optionally, the positioning plate is strip-shaped, and all the positioning holes are evenly spaced along the length of the positioning plate; the labeling mechanism is provided with a base plate, which is arranged parallel to the bottom of the positioning plate and connected to the positioning plate through a support plate. The support plate is located on the opposite two edges of the base plate and is arranged perpendicular to the positioning plate.

[0008] Optionally, all the substrates are located on the same plane; multiple support legs are vertically provided at the bottom of the substrate, and all the support legs are of the same length.

[0009] Optionally, the labeling mechanism includes a printer and a labeling machine, which are respectively disposed on the top surface of the substrate; the printer is used to print the label; and the labeling machine is used to affix the label to the wall of the pre-labeled test tube.

[0010] Optionally, the test tube trough is located in the labeling machine.

[0011] Optionally, the side wall of the test tube trough is provided with a clamping mechanism, which is used to clamp the pre-labeled test tubes in the test tube trough.

[0012] Optionally, the clamping mechanism includes a pair of jaws and an opening and closing mechanism. The jaws are slidably arranged along the radial direction of the test tube groove, and the opening and closing mechanism is used to control the two jaws to move closer or further apart from each other.

[0013] Optionally, the opening and closing mechanism is a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder.

[0014] Optionally, the opening and closing mechanism includes a motor and a double-ended screw, the motor being drivenly connected to the double-ended screw, and the threads at both ends of the double-ended screw being arranged in opposite directions; the two grippers are respectively screwed to both ends of the double-ended screw.

[0015] Optionally, the test tube trough is provided with a horizontal rotation mechanism, and the gripper and the opening and closing mechanism are both located in the rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism can drive the pre-labeled test tube to rotate around the axis.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0017] This utility model provides a test tube labeling device. It features a positioning horizontal plate with positioning holes and a test tube slot on the labeling mechanism, ensuring a one-to-one correspondence between the slot and the positioning holes. In use, a pre-labeled test tube is vertically inserted into the positioning hole, and its bottom end smoothly falls into the slot. The positioning holes and slots keep the pre-labeled test tube vertical, replacing the horizontal position of existing labeling devices and fundamentally avoiding height discrepancies caused by different diameters. Through the combined effect of these features, this test tube labeling device effectively solves the problem of misalignment or labeling errors in existing labeling machines. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention and form part of this application, do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the test tube labeling device provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] The attached diagram shows the markings and corresponding component names:

[0021] 30-Positioning horizontal plate; 31-Positioning drop hole; 32-Test tube groove; 33-Base plate; 34-Support plate; 35-Support leg; 36-Printer; 37-Labeling machine. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this utility model are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0023] Example

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 This embodiment provides a test tube labeling device, including a positioning horizontal plate 30, which is horizontally arranged and has a plurality of positioning holes 31 spaced apart. The positioning holes 31 vertically penetrate the positioning horizontal plate 30, and the diameter of the positioning holes 31 is slightly larger than the diameter of the test tube to be labeled. The device also includes a plurality of labeling mechanisms, each corresponding to one of the positioning holes 31. Each labeling mechanism has a test tube groove 32 located directly below and aligned with the corresponding positioning hole 31. The labeling mechanism is used to label the test tubes to be labeled in the test tube groove 32.

[0025] The test tube labeling device provided in this embodiment features a positioning horizontal plate 30 with positioning holes 31 and a test tube groove 32 on the labeling mechanism, ensuring a one-to-one correspondence between the test tube groove 32 and the positioning holes 31. In use, the pre-labeled test tube is vertically inserted into the positioning hole 31, and the bottom of the pre-labeled test tube smoothly falls into the test tube groove 32. The positioning holes 31 and the test tube groove 32 ensure the pre-labeled test tube is in a vertical position, replacing the horizontal position of the pre-labeled test tube in existing labeling devices. This fundamentally avoids the height difference caused by different diameters. Through the cooperation of these features, the test tube labeling device effectively solves the problem of misalignment or labeling failure during labeling in existing labeling machines.

[0026] To further explain the specific shape of the positioning plate 30, the positioning plate 30 is strip-shaped, and all the positioning holes 31 are evenly spaced along the length of the positioning plate 30; the labeling mechanism is provided with a base plate 33, which is arranged parallel to the bottom of the positioning plate 30 and connected to the positioning plate 30 through a support plate 34. The support plate 34 is provided on the opposite two sides of the base plate 33 and is arranged perpendicular to the positioning plate 30.

[0027] The above settings create a certain height difference between the positioning plate 30 and the base plate 33, which radially limits the pre-labeled test tube at two different heights, thereby effectively ensuring its vertical setting.

[0028] In order to effectively support the entire device, all the substrates 33 are located on the same plane; multiple support legs 35 are vertically provided at the bottom of the substrates 33, and all the support legs 35 are of the same length.

[0029] To further explain the specific structure of the labeling mechanism, the labeling mechanism includes a printer 36 and a labeling machine 37, which are respectively disposed on the top surface of the substrate 33; the printer 36 is used to print the label; the labeling machine 37 is used to paste the label onto the wall of the pre-labeled test tube.

[0030] It should be noted that the printer 36 and labeling machine 37 mentioned above can be any of the relevant devices in the prior art, as long as they can print the label and send it to the side wall of the pre-labeled test tube after removal.

[0031] Preferably, the test tube trough 32 is located in the labeling machine 37.

[0032] To further ensure the verticality of the pre-labeled test tubes, a clamping mechanism is provided on the side wall of the test tube groove 32. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp the pre-labeled test tubes in the test tube groove 32.

[0033] To further explain the specific structure of the clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism includes a pair of jaws and an opening and closing mechanism. The jaws are slidably arranged along the radial direction of the test tube groove 32, and the opening and closing mechanism is used to control the two jaws to move closer or further apart from each other.

[0034] Optionally, the opening and closing mechanism is a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder. Two pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders push the two grippers closer together or further apart via push rods to achieve clamping.

[0035] Optionally, the opening and closing mechanism includes a motor and a double-ended screw. The motor is driven by the double-ended screw, and the threads at both ends of the double-ended screw are arranged in opposite directions. The two grippers are screwed onto both ends of the double-ended screw, respectively. The motor drives the double-ended screw to rotate, thereby causing the grippers screwed onto its two ends to move closer or further apart, thus performing clamping.

[0036] To further facilitate labeling, the test tube slot 32 is equipped with a horizontal rotation mechanism. The gripper and the opening and closing mechanism are both located in the rotation mechanism, which can drive the pre-labeled test tube to rotate around the axis.

[0037] With the above settings, the rotating mechanism drives the gripper to rotate, thereby causing the pre-labeled test tube held by the gripper to rotate synchronously. When the labeling machine 37 presses the label against the wall of the pre-labeled test tube, the rotation of the pre-labeled test tube will roll the label from one side to the other.

[0038] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A test tube labeling device, characterized in that, include: Positioning horizontal plate (30), the positioning horizontal plate (30) is set horizontally, the positioning horizontal plate (30) is spaced apart with a plurality of positioning holes (31), the positioning holes (31) are vertically connected through the positioning horizontal plate (30), and the diameter of the positioning holes (31) is slightly larger than the diameter of the pre-labeled test tube; Several labeling mechanisms are provided, each corresponding to a positioning hole (31). Each labeling mechanism is provided with a test tube groove (32), which is located directly below and aligned with the corresponding positioning hole (31). The labeling mechanism is used to label the pre-labeled test tubes in the test tube groove (32).

2. The test tube labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning plate (30) is strip-shaped, and all the positioning holes (31) are evenly spaced along the length of the positioning plate (30). The labeling mechanism is provided with a base plate (33), which is arranged parallel to the lower part of the positioning horizontal plate (30) and connected to the positioning horizontal plate (30) through a support plate (34). The support plate (34) is provided on the opposite two sides of the base plate (33) and is arranged perpendicular to the positioning horizontal plate (30).

3. The test tube labeling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, All of the substrates (33) are located in the same plane; The bottom of the substrate (33) is provided with multiple support legs (35), and all the support legs (35) are of the same length.

4. The test tube labeling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The labeling mechanism includes a printer (36) and a labeling machine (37), which are respectively disposed on the top surface of the substrate (33); The printer (36) is used to print labels; The labeling machine (37) is used to affix the label to the wall of the pre-labeled test tube.

5. The test tube labeling device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The test tube trough (32) is located on the labeling machine (37).

6. The test tube labeling device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The side wall of the test tube trough (32) is provided with a clamping mechanism, which is used to clamp the pre-labeled test tubes in the test tube trough (32).

7. The test tube labeling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes a pair of jaws and an opening and closing mechanism. The jaws are slidably arranged along the radial direction of the test tube groove (32), and the opening and closing mechanism is used to control the two jaws to move closer or further apart from each other.

8. The test tube labeling device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The opening and closing mechanism is a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder.

9. The test tube labeling device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The opening and closing mechanism includes a motor and a double-ended screw. The motor is connected to the double-ended screw in a transmission connection, and the threads at both ends of the double-ended screw are arranged in opposite directions. The two jaws are respectively screwed onto both ends of the double-ended screw.

10. The test tube labeling device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The test tube trough (32) is provided with a horizontal rotation mechanism. The gripper and the opening and closing mechanism are both located in the rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism can drive the pre-labeled test tube to rotate around the axis.

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