Ejecting fruit basket in-mold pasting equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of labeling equipment, and discloses a jacking-in fruit basket in-mold labeling device which comprises a body, a jacking air cylinder and a cross beam are arranged on the body, the jacking air cylinder is used for driving the cross beam to move up and down, the jacking air cylinder is arranged in the middle of the cross beam, and the cross beam is arranged in the middle of the jacking air cylinder. Label pre-taking assemblies are connected to the two ends of the cross beam in a matched mode; a label bin assembly is arranged on the body, and the label bin assembly is matched with the corresponding label pre-taking assembly; the body is detachably connected with a limiting assembly with an adjustable enclosing area, and the limiting assembly is used for clamping and limiting label paper on the label bin assembly in an adaptive mode. The utility model has the advantages that the production cycle can be shortened, and the production efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of labeling equipment technology, specifically to a labeling device that inserts into the mold of a fruit basket. Background Technology

[0002] Top-in injection labeling is an automated labeling technology that involves inserting a label from above the injection molding machine into the mold during the plastic injection molding process. The label is then precisely placed in a specific position within the mold, and through a suitable injection molding process, the label is integrated with the plastic product.

[0003] In practical applications of injection molding machines, to achieve in-mold labeling of fruit baskets and shorten the molding cycle of injection molded products, a suitable robotic arm is usually used in conjunction with a labeling method that involves ejecting a labeling bin. In-mold labeling involves a matching robotic arm carrying a special fixture to retrieve a label from the labeling bin, then passing the label through an electrostatic generator to generate static electricity, causing it to adhere to the mold. During operation, the robotic arm needs to ensure its maximum downward depth reaches the labeling point in the bin. Due to space constraints associated with the fixture, the labeling position cannot be uniformly matched. Furthermore, based on process requirements, the fixture cannot exceed the mold opening area, necessitating consideration of interference with the labeling bin and the mold in the fixture design. Therefore, the overall labeling effect is difficult to guarantee, and the fixture space occupancy rate is high, resulting in significant design challenges. This hinders the shortening of the production cycle and the improvement of production efficiency, and the overall technical solution requires further optimization and improvement. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a top-insertion fruit basket mold-mounting device that can shorten the production cycle and improve production efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A fruit basket in-mold labeling device includes a main body, on which a lifting cylinder and a crossbeam are provided. The lifting cylinder is used to drive the crossbeam to move up and down and is arranged in the middle of the crossbeam. Pre-labeling components are adapted and connected to both ends of the crossbeam. A label storage component is arranged on the main body and is adapted to the corresponding pre-labeling component. An adjustable limiting component for enclosing the area is detachably connected to the main body. The limiting component is used to adapt, clamp and limit the label on the label storage component.

[0007] The principle and advantages of this solution are as follows: by arranging the lifting cylinders relatively in the middle of the crossbeam, the force on the crossbeam is more even, which helps to facilitate smooth movement; by installing the pre-labeling component, the labeling process can be performed in advance, which saves time for the robot arm to pick up labels later, and helps to reduce the vertical movement of the robot arm, thus reducing the overall operating cycle; by combining the label storage component and the limiting component, it is easy to adapt to labels of different materials, shapes and sizes according to different needs, so as to meet diverse and differentiated requirements.

[0008] Preferably, as an improvement, the main body is provided with a slide rail, and a slider is slidably connected to the slider, the slider being connected to the end of the crossbeam through a connecting plate.

[0009] Beneficial effects: The above technical solution facilitates the reasonable installation and arrangement of beams and other structures.

[0010] Preferably, as an improvement, the pre-labeling component includes a side-posture flipping component, a mounting block is connected to the side-posture flipping component, a dual-axis propulsion cylinder is adapted to be installed in the mounting block, the output end of the dual-axis propulsion cylinder is connected to a label-taking plate, and multiple suction cups are arranged on the label-taking plate.

[0011] Beneficial effects: It facilitates the adjustment of the horizontal and vertical rotation of the pre-labeling component base, and also facilitates the pushing of the corresponding label onto the fixture through the movement of the dual-axis propulsion cylinder.

[0012] Preferably, as an improvement, the standard warehouse component includes a standard warehouse platform, and a top standard cylinder is installed on the main body to drive the standard warehouse platform to move up and down.

[0013] Beneficial effect: It facilitates the up-and-down movement of the label storage platform through the action of the top label cylinder, that is, adjusting the height or position of the label.

[0014] Preferably, as an improvement, a linear bearing is installed on the main body, and a guide rod is installed on the linear bearing, the end of which is detachably connected to the standard warehouse platform.

[0015] Beneficial effect: It facilitates the guiding and limiting function of the smooth rod, ensuring the coaxiality of the standard warehouse platform during its vertical movement.

[0016] Preferably, as an improvement, a photoelectric sensor is installed on the main body on one side of the label storage platform. The photoelectric sensor is used to detect and provide feedback on the actual height of the label.

[0017] Beneficial effects: By adopting the above technical solution and installing photoelectric sensors, as the label paper gradually decreases during use, the combined action of the photoelectric sensors and the top label cylinder can ensure that the label paper is at a preset height value, which facilitates the improvement of labeling effect.

[0018] Preferably, as an improvement, the limiting component includes multiple brackets, which are arranged integrally at the outer edge of the standard storage platform. Each bracket has a travel groove and a mounting hole that matches the travel groove. Each bracket is detachably connected to a guide post, and a slot for the guide post to move is provided at the outer edge of the standard storage platform.

[0019] Beneficial effects: The above solution not only facilitates the installation and disassembly of the limiting components, but also allows the area enclosed by the limiting components to adapt to labels of different materials, shapes and sizes through the adaptation and adjustment of the stroke groove and mounting holes, thus meeting diverse and differentiated needs.

[0020] Preferably, as an improvement, the bracket includes a transverse section and a longitudinal section, the travel groove is located on the transverse section, the longitudinal section has a first mounting hole, and the guide post has a second mounting hole, the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are adapted to each other.

[0021] Beneficial effects: The above solution facilitates the assembly and connection between the bracket and the guide post.

[0022] Preferably, as an improvement, at least one of the guide posts is provided with a sheet.

[0023] Beneficial effects: By arranging the labels in separate sheets, it is easier to avoid taking two or more labels at the same time in the corresponding process, thus improving the stability of operation.

[0024] Preferably, as an improvement, the main body is provided with a safety door, and an opening detection sensor is provided at the safety door. The opening detection sensor is used to detect and provide feedback on the status of the safety door.

[0025] Beneficial effects: It facilitates the cessation of the movement of the robotic arm and the corresponding container components when the safety door is opened, ensuring the safety of the operator during the operation. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a top-insertion fruit basket mold pasting device provided by this utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the crossbeam and the pre-picking component in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the winning bid warehouse component of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the bracket and the guide post in this utility model.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket and guide post in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0033] The markings in the accompanying drawings include:

[0034] 100. Body; 101. Lifting Cylinder; 102. Crossbeam; 103. Slide Rail; 104. Slider; 105. Connecting Plate; 106. Mounting Hole; 107. Safety Door; 108. Door Opening Detection Sensor; 109. Hydraulic Buffer; 110. Pre-labeling Assembly; 111. Side-Tilting Flipping Component; 112. Mounting Block; 113. Dual-Axis Propulsion Cylinder; 114. Label Picking Plate; 115. Suction Cup; 116. Fixing Component; 120. Standard container assembly; 121. Standard container platform; 122. Top standard cylinder; 123. Linear bearing; 124. Smooth rod; 125. Countersunk hole; 126. Photoelectric sensor; 130. Limiting assembly; 131. Bracket; 132. Stroke groove; 133. Guide post; 134. Groove; 135. Transverse section; 136. Longitudinal section; 137. Sheet separator; 140. Electrostatic generator; 150. Electrostatic bar; 160. Cable chain.

[0035] This embodiment is basically as shown in the appendix. Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 6 As shown:

[0036] A fruit basket in-mold labeling device includes a body 100, on which a lifting cylinder 101 and a crossbeam 102 are provided. The lifting cylinder 101 is used to drive the crossbeam 102 to move up and down. The lifting cylinder 101 is arranged below the middle of the crossbeam 102. Pre-labeling components 110 are adapted to be connected to both ends of the crossbeam 102. A label storage component 120 is arranged on the body 100, which is adapted to the corresponding pre-labeling component 110. A limiting component 130 with an adjustable enclosure area is detachably connected to the body 100. The limiting component 130 is used to adapt, clamp and limit the label on the label storage component 120.

[0037] In this embodiment, the main body 100 is provided with a slide rail 103, and a slider 104 is slidably connected to the slider 104. The slider 104 is connected to the end of the crossbeam 102 through a connecting plate 105. Specifically, the slide rail 103 is arranged vertically, and there are two slide rails 103. Each slide rail 103 is adapted to be slidably connected to the slider 104. During installation, the connecting plate 105 is fixed to the slider 104 and the crossbeam 102 simultaneously by matching screws or bolts.

[0038] The pre-labeling component 110 includes a side-flipping component 111, a mounting block 112 connected to the side-flipping component 111, a dual-axis propulsion cylinder 113 adapted inside the mounting block 112, a label-taking plate 114 connected to the output end of the dual-axis propulsion cylinder 113, and a plurality of suction cups 115 arranged on the label-taking plate 114.

[0039] The side posture cylinder and side posture sensor inside the side posture flipping component 111 are all existing technologies, and their structure and principle will not be described in detail here.

[0040] Furthermore, both ends of the crossbeam 102 are connected to fasteners 116, and each fastener 116 is connected to a side-positioning flipping component 111.

[0041] The standard storage component 120 includes a standard storage platform 121, and a top-pointing cylinder 122 is installed on the main body 100. The top-pointing cylinder 122 is used to drive the standard storage platform 121 to move up and down. The top-pointing cylinder 122 is located below the standard storage platform 121.

[0042] To improve the coaxiality of the vertical movement of the label storage platform 121, in this embodiment, a linear bearing 123 is installed on the main body 100, and a guide rod 124 is installed on the linear bearing 123. The end of the guide rod 124 is detachably connected to the label storage platform 121. Preferably, there are two linear bearings 123 and two guide rods 124. The upper end of the guide rod 124 has a threaded hole, and the label storage platform 121 has a matching countersunk hole 125. After being connected and fixed by a matching locking screw, the locking screw is basically at the same height as the label storage platform 121, making the label more flat.

[0043] A photoelectric sensor 126 is installed on the main body 100 on one side of the label storage platform 121. The photoelectric sensor 126 is used to detect and provide feedback on the actual height of the label. During use, a pilot-operated speed control valve is arranged to work with the top label cylinder 122, so that the top label cylinder 122 can stop at any position. As the label gradually decreases during use, the photoelectric sensor 126 and the top label cylinder 122 work together to ensure that the label is at a preset height, which helps to improve the labeling effect.

[0044] The limiting component 130 includes multiple brackets 131, which are arranged integrally at the outer edge of the standard storage platform 121. Each bracket 131 has a travel groove 132, and the body 100 has mounting holes 106 that are adapted to the travel groove 132. Each bracket 131 is detachably connected to a guide post 133, and the outer edge of the standard storage platform 121 has a slot 134 for the movement of the guide post 133. In this embodiment, the number of brackets 131 and guide posts 133 is preferably six, with two on each side of the standard storage platform 121 and one on each side of the standard storage platform 121.

[0045] Specifically, the bracket 131 includes a transverse section 135 and a longitudinal section 136. The bracket 131 is bent in shape. The travel groove 132 is located on the transverse section 135, and the longitudinal section 136 has multiple first mounting holes. The guide post 133 has multiple second mounting holes. The first and second mounting holes are compatible. During installation, the bracket 131 and the guide post 133 are assembled and connected by compatible screws or bolts. The bracket 131 is fixed by passing the compatible bolts through the travel groove 132 and the mounting hole 106. The fixing position of the compatible bolts in the travel groove 132 is adjusted as needed to adjust the enclosure area of ​​the limiting component 130.

[0046] To avoid taking two or more labels at the same time in the corresponding process and improve the stability of operation, in this embodiment, at least one of the guide posts 133 is provided with a sheet-splitting piece 137. In this embodiment, the guide post 133 on the long side of the label storage platform 121 is provided with a sheet-splitting piece 137.

[0047] Furthermore, the main body 100 is provided with a safety door 107, and an opening detection sensor 108 is provided at the safety door 107. The opening detection sensor 108 is used to detect and provide feedback on the status of the safety door 107, so that when the safety door 107 is opened, the robotic arm and the corresponding standard compartment assembly 120 stop moving, ensuring the safety of the operator during the operation.

[0048] Correspondingly, the main body 100 is equipped with an electrostatic generator 140 and an electrostatic bar 150. The voltage adjustment range of the electrostatic generator 140 is 0-20KV, that is, it can be adjusted in the full range. The electrostatic bar 150 is used to discharge the surface of the label paper.

[0049] To further improve the utilization rate of internal space and the standard warehouse component 120, the cable chain 160 inside the main body 100 is arranged vertically and upside down in the corner, thereby improving the space utilization rate without affecting the operating space.

[0050] Two hydraulic dampers 109 are installed on each slide rail 103, corresponding to the highest and lowest positions of the slider 104. This effectively prevents collisions and vibrations when the lifting cylinder 101 is in position, ensuring the service life of the lifting cylinder 101 and making the operation quieter and smoother.

[0051] The bottom of the main body 100 is equipped with feet to facilitate easy moving and installation, and quick adaptation to robotic arms.

[0052] A vacuum sensor is installed inside the main body 100 to detect negative pressure values.

[0053] It should be noted that the compatible robotic arm, the parts for controlling operation, and other internal structures and their corresponding control structures in this embodiment are existing technologies, and their structures and principles will not be described in detail here.

[0054] The specific principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows:

[0055] First, the labels are manually placed onto the label storage platform 121, and the safety door 107 is closed. The robotic arm's operating program is then started, and the labels are lifted along with the label storage platform 121. When the labels reach the preset position of the photoelectric sensor 126, the label-lifting cylinder 122 automatically stops operating.

[0056] The side posture cylinder resets to the horizontal state, the side posture sensor detects that the horizontal state has been reached, the lifting cylinder 101 moves down to the lowest position, the vacuum working state is turned on, the vacuum sensor detects that the negative pressure value has reached the preset value, the label cylinder 122 falls to the lower position; then the lifting cylinder 101 moves to the label picking position of the robot arm, after reaching the preset height, the side posture cylinder turns to the vertical state, the side posture sensor detects that the vertical position has been reached, the robot arm extends to the label picking position, and the dual-axis propulsion cylinder 113 pushes the label onto the fixture.

[0057] The robotic arm moves the fixture to the center of the electrostatic bar 150, starts the electrostatic generator 140, releases high voltage static electricity onto the surface of the label, and the robotic arm attaches the static-charged label to the mold, thus completing one process.

[0058] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known technical solutions and / or characteristics are not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the technical solution of this utility model. These modifications and improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A fruit basket in-mold pasting device, comprising a body (100), wherein the body (100) is provided with a lifting cylinder (101) and a crossbeam (102), wherein the lifting cylinder (101) is used to drive the crossbeam (102) to move up and down, characterized in that: The lifting cylinder (101) is arranged in the middle of the crossbeam (102), and the two ends of the crossbeam (102) are adapted to be connected to the pre-sampling assembly (110). The main body (100) is provided with a standard container assembly (120), which is adapted to the corresponding pre-tick assembly (110); The main body (100) is detachably connected to a limiting component (130) with an adjustable enclosure area. The limiting component (130) is used to adapt, clamp and limit the label paper on the label container component (120).

2. The fruit basket mold-mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (100) is provided with a slide rail (103), and a slider (104) is slidably connected to the slider (104). The slider (104) is connected to the end of the crossbeam (102) through a connecting plate (105).

3. The fruit basket mold-mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pre-tagging component (110) includes a side-flipping component (111), on which a mounting block (112) is connected. A dual-axis propulsion cylinder (113) is adapted to be installed in the mounting block (112). The output end of the dual-axis propulsion cylinder (113) is connected to a tag-taking plate (114), and multiple suction cups (115) are arranged on the tag-taking plate (114).

4. The fruit basket mold-mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The standard warehouse assembly (120) includes a standard warehouse platform (121), and a top-pointing cylinder (122) is installed on the main body (100). The top-pointing cylinder (122) is used to drive the standard warehouse platform (121) to move up and down.

5. The fruit basket mold-mounting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A linear bearing (123) is installed on the main body (100), and a smooth rod (124) is installed on the linear bearing (123). The end of the smooth rod (124) is detachably connected to the standard warehouse platform (121).

6. The fruit basket mold-mounting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The main body (100) is equipped with a photoelectric sensor (126) located on one side of the label platform (121). The photoelectric sensor (126) is used to detect and provide feedback on the actual height of the label.

7. The fruit basket mold-mounting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting component (130) includes multiple brackets (131), which are arranged as a whole at the outer edge of the standard warehouse platform (121). Each bracket (131) is provided with a travel groove (132), and the body (100) is provided with a mounting hole (106) that matches the travel groove (132). Each support (131) is detachably connected to a guide column (133), and a slot (134) for the movement of the guide column (133) is provided at the outer edge of the standard storage platform (121).

8. The fruit basket mold-mounting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bracket (131) includes a transverse section (135) and a longitudinal section (136). The travel groove (132) is located on the transverse section (135). The longitudinal section (136) has a first mounting hole, and the guide post (133) has a second mounting hole. The first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are compatible with each other.

9. The fruit basket mold-mounting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: At least one of the guide posts (133) is provided with a sheet (137).

10. The fruit basket mold-mounting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The main body (100) is provided with a safety door (107), and an opening detection sensor (108) is provided at the safety door (107). The opening detection sensor (108) is used to detect and provide feedback on the status of the safety door (107).

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