Labeling device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a labeling device which comprises a bearing mechanism and a first folding mechanism movably connected with the bearing mechanism. The first turnover mechanism comprises a first turnover plate, a first driving assembly connected with the first turnover plate, a second turnover plate, a second driving assembly connected with the second turnover plate and a first suction plate arranged between the first turnover plate and the second turnover plate, and the first suction plate, the first turnover plate and the second turnover plate can all adsorb labels. According to the labeling device provided by the utility model, the label is folded twice through the first folding mechanism, so that the label is automatically pasted on the workpiece.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a labeling device and belongs to the technical field of labeling equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] The label needs to be pasted manually on the cylindrical workpiece such as cable and trachea, and the label is wrapped around the workpiece by folding the label around the workpiece several times, which is manually operated, low in work efficiency, large in error and low in yield.

[0003] In the related art, the labeling mechanism includes a suction cup, a supporting plate and a pneumatic cylinder, the suction cup is used for adsorbing the label, the supporting plate is used for supporting the workpiece, when the suction cup moves to the lower side of the supporting plate, the pneumatic cylinder works to lift and clamp the suction cup, and the label is automatically attached to the workpiece, that is, the labeling mechanism can realize one-time folding of the label, but cannot realize the labeling mode of folding the label several times. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a labeling device which can fold the label several times.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] A labeling device comprises:

[0007] A bearing mechanism for placing a workpiece; and

[0008] A first folding mechanism movably connected with the bearing mechanism, the first folding mechanism comprising a first folding plate, a first driving assembly connected with the first folding plate, a second folding plate, a second driving assembly connected with the second folding plate and a first suction plate arranged between the first folding plate and the second folding plate, the first suction plate, the first folding plate and the second folding plate all being capable of adsorbing the label, the first driving assembly being capable of driving the first folding plate to rotate relative to one side of the first suction plate, so that the part adsorbed by the first folding plate is folded towards the part adsorbed by the first suction plate, and the second driving assembly being capable of driving the second folding plate to rotate relative to the other side of the first suction plate, so that the part adsorbed by the second folding plate is folded towards the folded part adsorbed by the first suction plate.

[0009] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the workpiece is arranged on one side of the first suction plate, the first driving assembly is capable of driving the first folding plate to rotate around the workpiece in a first rotation direction, and the second driving assembly is capable of driving the second folding plate to rotate around the side of the first suction plate away from the workpiece in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction.

[0010] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the first driving assembly comprises a first driving piece and a first transmission assembly connected with the first driving piece, the first folding plate is connected with a first rotating body in the first transmission assembly;

[0011] The second driving assembly comprises a second driving piece and a second transmission assembly connected with the second driving piece, and the second folding plate is connected with a second rotating body in the second transmission assembly.

[0012] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the first folding plate comprises a first plate body and a first connecting part connected at both ends of the first plate body, the first connecting part at one end of the first folding plate is connected with the first rotating body, the first rotating body is provided with a first groove for accommodating the workpiece, and the first connecting part is provided with a second groove for accommodating the workpiece.

[0013] The second folding plate comprises a second plate body and a second connecting part connected at both ends of the second plate body, the first suction plate is provided with a suction plate connecting part, the second rotating body is rotationally connected with the second connecting part at one end of the second folding plate and the suction plate connecting part at the same time, and the first plate body and the second plate body are both provided with a plurality of suction holes.

[0014] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, one side of the first plate body is provided with a first concave surface, one side of the first suction plate is provided with a second concave surface, and the first concave surface, the second concave surface and the outer circumferential surface of the workpiece are matched.

[0015] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the first rotating body is a first gear, the second rotating body is a second gear,

[0016] The first transmission assembly comprises a first rack and a third gear driven to rotate by the first rack, the third gear is engaged with the first gear, and the second transmission assembly comprises a second rack for driving the second gear to rotate.

[0017] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the first folding mechanism comprises a limiting piece, the limiting piece is provided with a limiting part, the limiting piece controls the movement of the limiting part and limits the stroke of the second driving assembly, thereby controlling the folding angle of the second folding plate, so that the second folding plate is pre-folded and main-folded, and when the second folding plate is pre-folded, the first folding plate is in a folded state.

[0018] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the second folding plate is connected with a cover plate on the side away from the first suction plate, and the cover plate rotates synchronously with the second folding plate.

[0019] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the elastic member is connected to one side of the cover plate away from the label, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the first suction plate.

[0020] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the bearing mechanism comprises a carrier plate and a pressing assembly mounted on the carrier plate, the carrier plate is provided with a first positioning groove for accommodating the workpiece and a through opening for accommodating the first folding mechanism,

[0021] The pressing assembly comprises a pressing member, a connecting rod, a support and a driving component, the first connecting position of the pressing member is rotationally connected to the support, the second connecting position of the pressing member is rotationally connected to the connecting rod, the connecting rod is connected to the driving component, and the driving component controls the rotation of the pressing member around the support through the connecting rod to press and hold the workpiece in the first positioning groove.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:

[0023] 1. The label sticking device comprises a first folding mechanism, the first driving assembly of the first folding mechanism can control the rotation of the first folding plate relative to one side of the first suction plate, so that the part adsorbed by the first folding plate is folded towards the part adsorbed by the first suction plate, thereby realizing the first folding of the label, the second driving assembly of the first folding mechanism can control the rotation of the second folding plate relative to the other side of the first suction plate, so that the part adsorbed by the second folding plate is folded towards the folded part adsorbed by the first suction plate, thereby realizing the second folding of the label, and the label is stuck on the workpiece through the two foldings.

[0024] 2. The stroke of the second driving assembly is limited by the limiting member, so as to control the folding angle of the second folding plate, the second folding plate can be pre-folded and main-folded, the pre-folding is used for pre-folding the creases of the label, and when the second folding plate is pre-folded, the first folding plate is in the folding state, so that the crease position of the second folding is more accurate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the label sticking device of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an exploded view of the bearing mechanism in the second embodiment of the label sticking device of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a perspective view of the pressing assembly in the second embodiment of the label sticking device of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 is Figure 3 an exploded view of the pressing assembly shown in the second embodiment of the label sticking device of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 is Figure 3 is an exploded view of the pressing assembly from another angle;

[0030] Figure 6 is Figure 1 is a perspective view of the first folding mechanism;

[0031] Figure 7 is Figure 6 is an exploded view of the first folding mechanism;

[0032] Figure 8 is Figure 7 is a detailed exploded view of the first folding mechanism;

[0033] Figure 9 is Figure 1 is a perspective view of the first folding mechanism from another angle;

[0034] Figure 10 is Figure 9 is an exploded view of the first folding mechanism;

[0035] Figure 11 is Figure 9 is a perspective view of part of the structure;

[0036] Figure 12 is Figure 11 is an exploded view of the structure;

[0037] Figure 13 is Figure 12 is a perspective view of the first folding plate;

[0038] Figure 14 is Figure 11 is a perspective view of the structure from another angle;

[0039] Figure 15 is a variation state diagram of the labeling device according to the application; Figure 1

[0040] Figure 16 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the labeling device according to the application;

[0041] Figure 17 is Figure 16 is an enlarged view of region A;

[0042] Figure 18 is Figure 16 is a perspective view of the bearing mechanism, the first folding mechanism and the second folding mechanism;

[0043] Figure 19 is Figure 18 is a perspective view of the second folding mechanism;​

[0044] Figure 20 is Figure 19 is an exploded schematic view of the second folding mechanism shown in FIG. 2;

[0045] Figure 21 is Figure 19 is a perspective view of the second folding mechanism shown in FIG. 2 from another angle;

[0046] Figure 22 is Figure 20 is an exploded schematic view of the third folding plate and the fourth gear shown in FIG. 3;

[0047] Figure 23 is a variation state diagram of the labeling device shown in FIG. 4 folding the label three times. Figure 18 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] The exemplary embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. If there are several embodiments, the features in these embodiments can be combined with each other when there is no conflict. When the description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise specified. The description in the following exemplary embodiments does not represent all the embodiments consistent with this application; rather, they are merely examples of devices, products and / or methods consistent with some aspects of this application as recited in the claims of this application.

[0049] The terms used in this application are merely for the purpose of describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. The singular form "a", "an" or "the" used in the specification and claims of this application is also intended to include the plural form unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0050] ​It should be understood that the use of terms such as "first", "second", and similar terms in the description and claims of the present application do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish features. Similarly, the use of terms such as "one" or "a" does not denote a quantity limitation, but rather indicates the presence of at least one. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms "front", "back", "up", "down", and similar terms appearing in the present application are used for ease of description only, and are not intended to be limiting to a particular position or spatial orientation. The terms "comprise" or "include" and similar terms are open-ended terms that are intended to mean that the elements listed after the terms are encompassed by the terms, and that the elements listed after the terms can be supplemented by other elements. In the present application, if "several" appears, it means two or more.

[0051] According to the first embodiment of the labeling device of the present application, the labeling device is used to fold a label around a workpiece twice to attach the label to the workpiece, referring to Figures 1 to 15 , the labeling device comprises a bearing mechanism 1 and a first folding mechanism 2, the bearing mechanism 1 is used to place the workpiece, and the first folding mechanism 2 is used to fold the label twice.

[0052] The label comprises a product identification area and a transparent area, and the product identification area is printed with producer information, product specifications, etc. In this embodiment, the workpiece comprises a cable, and the label is attached to the cable; in other possible embodiments, the workpiece can also be a cylindrical product such as an air pipe. That is, the labeling device provided by the present application is not only suitable for attaching labels to cables, but also can be attached to other cylindrical products.

[0053] Referring to Figure 1 , the bearing mechanism 1 comprises a carrier plate 11, a pressing assembly 12 mounted on the carrier plate 11, and an auxiliary plate 17, the carrier plate 11 is provided with a first positioning groove 111 for receiving the workpiece and a through opening 112 for accommodating the first folding mechanism 2, and the auxiliary plate 17 is connected with the carrier plate 11, and the auxiliary plate 17 is provided with a second positioning groove 171 for receiving the workpiece. Specifically, the first positioning groove 111 is used to receive the cable of the workpiece, and the second positioning groove 171 is used to receive the component arranged outside the cable, so that the different positions of the workpiece are positioned.

[0054] Referring to Figure 3The pressing assembly 12 comprises a pressing piece 121, a connecting rod 122, a support 123 and a driving part 124. The first connecting part of the pressing piece 121 is rotatably connected with the support 123 through a first shaft, the second connecting part of the pressing piece 121 is rotatably connected with the connecting rod 122 through a second shaft, and the end of the connecting rod 122 away from the pressing piece 121 is rotatably connected with the driving part 124 through a third shaft. The driving part 124 controls the pressing piece 121 to rotate around the support 123 through the connecting rod 122, so as to press the workpiece in the first positioning groove 111. Optionally, the driving part 124 is a telescopic air cylinder.

[0055] In the embodiment, the bearing mechanism 1 comprises two groups of pressing assemblies 12 arranged on both sides of the through opening 112, which are used to press the two ends of the workpiece, so that the workpiece is not easy to deviate and rotate.

[0056] The pressing piece 121 is in a fan shape. The first connecting part of the pressing piece 121 is located at the center of the fan shape, the second connecting part of the pressing piece 121 is located at one side of the fan shape, and the pressing surface of the pressing piece 121 is located at the other side of the fan shape. See Figure 4 The first connecting part of the pressing piece 121 is provided with a first hole 1211, and the first shaft is arranged in the first hole 1211 and the hole of the support 123. The second connecting part of the pressing piece 121 is provided with two plate parts, and the two plate parts are provided with second holes 1212. One end of the connecting rod 122 is arranged between the two plate parts, and the second shaft is arranged in the second holes 1212 and the hole of the connecting rod 122.

[0057] See Figure 5 The support 123 is connected with the driving part 124. The end of the support 123 is provided with a shaft hole 1231 for the output shaft of the driving part 124 to pass through, and the shaft hole 1231 plays a positioning role on the movement of the output shaft.

[0058] See Figure 1 、 Figure 6 and Figure 9The first folding mechanism 2 comprises a first folding plate 21, a first driving assembly 22 connected with the first folding plate 21, a second folding plate 23, a second driving assembly 24 connected with the second folding plate 23, and a first suction plate 25 arranged between the first folding plate 21 and the second folding plate 23. The first suction plate 25, the first folding plate 21 and the second folding plate 23 can all adsorb labels to prevent the labels from moving. The first driving assembly 22 can drive the first folding plate 21 to rotate relative to one side of the first suction plate 25, so that the part adsorbed by the first folding plate 21 is folded towards the part adsorbed by the first suction plate 25. The second driving assembly 24 can drive the second folding plate 23 to rotate relative to the other side of the first suction plate 25, so that the part adsorbed by the second folding plate 23 is folded towards the folded part adsorbed by the first suction plate 25. The workpiece is arranged on one side of the first suction plate 25. During work, the first driving assembly 22 controls the first folding plate 21 to rotate around the workpiece in a first rotation direction, so as to fold the part adsorbed by the first folding plate 21 towards the first suction plate 25, thereby realizing the first folding of the label. The second driving assembly 24 controls the second folding plate 23 to rotate around the side of the first suction plate 25 away from the workpiece in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction, so as to fold the part adsorbed by the second folding plate 23 towards the first suction plate 25, thereby realizing the second folding of the label. Since the first folding plate 21 and the first suction plate 25 jointly adsorb the product identification area of the label, the product identification area is folded by the first folding, and the first part of the transparent area is attached to the top surface of the folded product identification area by the second folding, thereby protecting the product identification area after the transparent area is folded.

[0059] Referring to Figures 8 to 11 The first folding plate 21 comprises a first plate body 211 and a first connecting portion 212 connected to both ends of the first plate body 211, and the first connecting portion 212 is connected with the first driving assembly 22. The second folding plate 23 comprises a second plate body 231 and a second connecting portion 232 connected to both ends of the second plate body 231, and the second connecting portion 232 is connected with the second driving assembly 24. The first plate body 211 and the second plate body 231 are both provided with a plurality of suction holes 200, and the plurality of suction holes 200 are uniformly distributed on the entire plate body, so that the plate body uniformly adsorbs the label and avoids wrinkles of the label.

[0060] Specifically, referring to Figures 11 to 13 The first connecting portion 212 is in a disc structure, and is provided with a second groove 2120 for accommodating the workpiece. Referring to Figure 13The first connecting part 212 is connected to the first plate body 211 near one side of the first suction plate 25. The side of the first plate body 211, where the first connecting part 212 is connected, is provided with a first concave surface 2111. The first suction plate 25 is provided with a second concave surface 251. The first concave surface 2111 and the second concave surface 251 are adapted to the outer circumferential surface of the cable, thereby positioning the cable. The second connecting part 232 is connected to the second plate body 231 near one side of the first suction plate 25. The second connecting part 232 is an annular shaft sleeve. In this embodiment, the two ends of the first suction plate 25 are also connected to the first support body 225 and the second support body 244.

[0061] Referring to Figures 6 to 8 The first driving assembly 22 comprises a first driving member 221 and a first transmission assembly connected to the first driving member 221. The first folding plate 21 is connected to a first rotating body in the first transmission assembly. The first driving member 221 drives the first folding plate 21 to rotate through the first transmission assembly. Figure 10 The second driving assembly 24 comprises a second driving member 241 and a second transmission assembly connected to the second driving member 241. The second folding plate 23 is connected to a second rotating body in the second transmission assembly. The second driving member 241 drives the second folding plate 23 to rotate through the second transmission assembly. Optionally, the first transmission assembly is a gear and rack combination or a gear combination. The second transmission assembly is a gear and rack combination or a gear combination.

[0062] In this embodiment, the first transmission assembly is a gear and rack combination. The first driving member 221 is a telescopic cylinder. Specifically, referring to Figures 6 to 8 The first transmission assembly comprises a first gear 222, a third gear 223, a first rack 224, and a first support body 225. The first rack 224 is connected to the first driving member 221. The third gear 223 is engaged with the first rack 224. The first gear 222 is engaged with the third gear 223. The first folding plate 21 is connected to the first gear 222. In order to improve the stability of the gear and rack operation, referring to Figure 8 The first support body 225 is provided with a first cavity 225a, a second cavity 225b, and a third cavity 225c. The first rack 224 is arranged in the first cavity 225a and can move in the first cavity 225a. The first gear 222 is rotatably arranged in the second cavity 225b. The third gear 223 is rotatably arranged in the third cavity 225c. In operation, the first driving member 221 drives the first rack 224 to move in the first cavity 225a. The first rack 224 drives the first gear 222 to rotate through the third gear 223, thereby rotating the first folding plate 21.

[0063] The second transmission assembly is a gear and rack combination. The second driving member 241 is a telescopic cylinder. Specifically, referring to Figure 10The second transmission assembly includes a second gear 242, a second rack 243, and a second support 244. The second rack 243 is connected to the second drive member 241, the second gear 242 meshes with the second rack 243, and the second folding plate 23 is connected to the second gear 242. To improve the stability of the gear and rack operation, see [reference needed]. Figure 10 The second support body 244 has a fourth cavity 244a and a fifth cavity 244b. A second rack 243 is located in the fourth cavity 244a and can move within it. A second gear 242 is rotatably located in the fifth cavity 244b. During operation, the second drive member 241 drives the second rack 243 to move within the fourth cavity 244a, and the second rack 243 drives the second gear 242 to rotate, thus rotating the second folding plate 23. Specifically, the first rotating body is the first gear 222, and the second rotating body is the second gear 242.

[0064] In other possible embodiments, the first transmission component is a gear assembly, and the first driving component 221 is a motor. The rotation of the motor drives the gear to rotate, and the gear drives the first folding plate 21 to rotate. The second transmission component is a gear assembly, and the second driving component 241 is a motor. The rotation of the motor drives the gear to rotate, and the gear drives the second folding plate 23 to rotate.

[0065] The first driving member 221 is fixed to one side of the first support 225, and the second driving member 241 is fixed to one side of the second support 244. See details below. Figure 8 and Figure 10 The driving end of the first driving member 221 and the driving end of the second driving member 241 are both connected to the first connecting member 201. The first rack 224 is connected to one side of the first connecting member 201 of the first driving member 221, and the second rack 243 is connected to one side of the first connecting member 201 of the second driving member 241. In this embodiment, the rack is connected to one side of the driving member, which reduces the space occupied and makes the overall structure more compact.

[0066] For details, see Figure 10 The first connecting portion 212 at one end of the first folding plate 21 is connected to the first gear 222. This first connecting portion 212 and the first gear 222 are both located in the second cavity 225b. The first connecting portion 212 at the other end of the first folding plate 21 is located in the sixth cavity 244c of the second support body 244. (See also...) Figure 11 The first gear 222 is provided with a first groove 2220 for receiving the workpiece, and the first suction plate 25 is provided with a suction plate connecting part 252, which is also an annular bushing. The gear shaft of the second gear 242 is rotatably connected to the second connecting part 232 and the suction plate connecting part 252 at one end of the second folding plate 23. The second connecting part 232 at the other end of the second folding plate 23 is rotatably connected to another suction plate connecting part 252 through a fourth shaft.

[0067] Referring to Figure 12 The first gear 222 is connected with the first connecting part 212 through the first connecting shaft 206. Specifically, the first gear 222 is provided with a first connecting hole 2221, the first connecting hole 2221 is communicated with the first groove 2220, the first connecting part 212 is provided with a second connecting hole 2121, the second connecting hole 2121 is communicated with the second groove 2120, and the first connecting shaft 206 is arranged in the first connecting hole 2221 and the second connecting hole 2121.

[0068] Referring to Figure 8 The first support body 225 includes a first base 2251 and a first cover 2252 connected with the first base 2251. The first base 2251 is provided with a concave cavity, and the first cover 2252 is at least partially arranged in the concave cavity. The concave cavity and the first cover 2252 jointly define a first cavity 225a, a second cavity 225b and a third cavity 225c which are communicated with each other. Figure 10 The second support body 244 includes a second base 2441 and a second cover 2442 connected with the second base 2441. The second base 2441 is provided with a concave cavity, and the second cover 2442 is at least partially arranged in the concave cavity. The concave cavity and the second cover 2442 jointly define a fourth cavity 244a and a fifth cavity 244b which are communicated with each other.

[0069] Referring to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The first folding mechanism 2 includes a limiting piece 26 arranged at the top end of the second driving member 241. The limiting piece 26 is provided with a limiting part 261. The limiting piece 26 controls the movement of the limiting part 261 and limits the stroke of the second driving assembly 24, thereby controlling the folding angle of the second folding plate 23 and making the second folding plate 23 perform pre-folding and main folding. When the second folding plate 23 performs pre-folding, the first folding plate 21 is in a folded state, so that the position of the label crease is more accurate. When the second folding plate 23 performs main folding, the first folding plate 21 is reset. Specifically, the limiting part 261 limits the stroke of the second driving member 241 by abutting against the first connecting piece 201 connected with the second driving member 241. Optionally, the limiting piece 26 is a telescopic air cylinder.

[0070] When the first folding mechanism 2 works, the second driving assembly 24 first controls the second folding plate 23 to perform pre-folding. During the pre-folding process, the second folding plate 23 does not fold the label to the first suction plate 25, but first folds the label to form a crease. That is, the limiting part 261 controlled by the limiting part 26 extends outward to abut against the first connecting part 201 to control the rotation angle of the second folding plate 23 to about 90°. When the second folding plate 23 performs main folding, the first driving assembly 22 controls the first folding plate 21 to reset, the limiting part 261 controlled by the limiting part 26 is retracted, and the second driving assembly 24 controls the second folding plate 23 to rotate to the position, thereby realizing the second folding of the label. In this embodiment, the second driving assembly 24 controls the second folding plate 23 to realize the second folding in two actions. The first action makes the second folding plate 23 fold the label by about 90°, and the second action makes the second folding plate 23 continue to fold by about 90° at the position of 90°. Figure 15 The label changes in the two folding processes are shown.

[0071] Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 9 , the second folding plate 23 is connected with the cover plate 27 away from the first suction plate 25. The cover plate 27 rotates synchronously with the second folding plate 23. The cover plate 27 bears the second part of the transparent area of the label. The cover plate 27 can also adsorb the label. The cover plate 27 cooperates with the second folding plate 23 to fold together, thereby facilitating the pressing of the crease in the pre-folding process. Specifically, referring to Figure 12 , the cover plate 27 is provided with two cover plate connecting parts 271. The second folding plate 23 is at least partially located in the space between the two cover plate connecting parts 271 and is connected through the fifth shaft part.

[0072] Referring to Figure 12 , the third magnetic part 202 is arranged below the cover plate 27 to adsorb the cover plate 27 and make the cover plate 27 in a stable state. Specifically, the first suction plate 25 is connected with the support block 203 away from the label. The support block 203 is provided with the second installation groove 2031. The third magnetic part 202 is arranged in the second installation groove 2031.

[0073] Referring to Figure 14 , the cover plate 27 is connected with the elastic part 204 away from the label. The elastic part 204 is a tension spring. The other end of the elastic part 204 is connected with the first suction plate 25. The elastic part 204 is used for resetting the second folding plate 23 and the cover plate 27.

[0074] Referring to Figure 1The first folding mechanism 2 comprises a supporting plate 28, the first driving assembly 22 and the second driving assembly 24 are connected to the supporting plate 28, and specifically, the first supporting body 225 and the second supporting body 244 are fixed to the supporting plate 28. The first lifting mechanism 3 is a telescopic cylinder, the driving end of the first lifting mechanism 3 is connected with the supporting plate 28, the supporting plate 28 is connected with the connecting block 13 of the bearing mechanism 1 through the first magnetic element 29, and the supporting plate 28 is provided with a third mounting groove 282 for accommodating the first magnetic element 29, so that the first folding mechanism 2 can be in a stable state, the folding effect is good, and meanwhile, the supporting plate 28 is convenient to separate from the connecting block 13. The supporting plate 28 is positioned and connected with the bearing mechanism 1, further, the connecting block 13 is connected with a positioning column 16, the supporting plate 28 is provided with a through hole 281 for the positioning column 16 to pass through, the movement of the supporting plate 28 is positioned and guided through the cooperation of the supporting plate 28 and the positioning column 16, so that the supporting plate 28 will not be deviated.

[0075] According to the second embodiment of the labeling device of the utility model, referring to Figures 16 to 23 , the labeling device is used for folding a label around a workpiece three times to paste the label on the workpiece, the label comprises a product identification area and a transparent area, and the product identification area is printed with producer information, product specifications and the like. In this embodiment, the workpiece comprises a cable, and the label is pasted on the cable; in other possible embodiments, the workpiece can also be a cylindrical product such as an air pipe. That is, the labeling device provided by the utility model is not only suitable for pasting a label on a cable, but also can be pasted on other cylindrical products.

[0076] Referring to Figures 16 to 18 , the labeling device comprises a bearing mechanism 1, a first folding mechanism 2, a first lifting mechanism 3, a second folding mechanism 4 and a second lifting mechanism 5; the first folding mechanism 2 is used for folding a label twice, the first lifting mechanism 3 is connected with the first folding mechanism 2 and controls the first folding mechanism 2 to be close to or away from a workpiece; the second folding mechanism 4 is used for folding a label for the third time, the second folding mechanism 4 is arranged opposite to the first folding mechanism 2, when the second folding mechanism 4 cooperates with the workpiece, the first lifting mechanism 3 controls the first folding mechanism 2 to be away from the workpiece, so that the first folding mechanism 2 is in a state of being separated from the workpiece to avoid the second folding mechanism 4; the second lifting mechanism 5 is connected with the second folding mechanism 4 and controls the second folding mechanism 4 to be close to or away from the workpiece.

[0077] The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the second embodiment can fold a label three times, and in the second embodiment, the labeling device not only comprises the bearing mechanism 1 and the first folding mechanism 2, but also comprises the first lifting mechanism 3, the second folding mechanism 4 and the second lifting mechanism 5, and the part of the cover plate 27 bearing the label is folded by the second folding mechanism 4, wherein the bearing mechanism 1 and the first folding mechanism 2 are described in the first embodiment, and will not be described here.

[0078] Referring to Figure 2 The carrier plate 11 is provided with a first mounting groove 113 in which a second magnetic member 18 is mounted, and the second magnetic member 18 is used to adsorb the second folding mechanism 4 so as to stabilize the second folding mechanism 4 on the carrier mechanism 1 and avoid deviation from the workpiece.

[0079] Referring to Figure 1 The carrier mechanism 1 further comprises a connecting block 13, a bottom plate 14 and a support column 15, the connecting block 13 is arranged on the side of the carrier plate 11 away from the second folding mechanism 4, and the support column 15 connects the carrier plate 11 and the bottom plate 14. The first folding mechanism 2 is movably connected with the connecting block 13 of the carrier mechanism 1, so that the first folding mechanism 2 can move relative to the connecting block 13, and the first folding mechanism 2 can be separated from the connecting block 13 and the workpiece when the second folding mechanism 4 is working. The first lifting mechanism 3 is fixed to the bottom plate 14, and the driving end of the first lifting mechanism 3 is connected with the first folding mechanism 2 and drives the first folding mechanism 2 to move close to or away from the bottom plate 14.

[0080] Referring to Figure 19 The second folding mechanism 4 comprises a third folding plate 41, a third driving assembly 42 connected with the third folding plate 41 and a second suction plate 43 used to adsorb the folding area of the label, the third folding plate 41 is used to adsorb the part of the label extending out of the folding area, and the third driving assembly 42 can drive the third folding plate 41 to rotate relative to one side of the second suction plate 43. When working, the third driving assembly 42 controls the third folding plate 41 to rotate around one side of the second suction plate 43 in a second rotation direction, so as to fold the part adsorbed by the third folding plate 41 to the second suction plate 43. Since the third folding plate 41 adsorbs the second part of the transparent area, the second part of the transparent area is pasted on the bottom surface of the product identification area after being folded for the third time, and the second folding and the third folding protect the top surface and the bottom surface of the product identification area after being folded.

[0081] Referring to Figure 22 The third folding plate 41 comprises a third plate body 411 and third connecting portions 412 connected to both ends of the third plate body 411, the third connecting portions 412 are in a disc structure, and the third connecting portions 412 are provided with fourth grooves 4120 used to accommodate the workpiece.

[0082] Referring to Figure 20 The third driving assembly 42 comprises a third driving member 421 and a third transmission assembly connected with the third driving member 421, and the third folding plate 41 is connected with a third rotating body in the third transmission assembly. Optionally, the third transmission assembly is a gear and rack combination or a gear combination.

[0083] In this embodiment, the third transmission assembly is a gear and rack combination, and the third driving member 421 is a telescopic air cylinder. Specifically, referring to Figure 20The third transmission assembly comprises a fourth gear 422, a fifth gear 423, a sixth gear 424, a third rack 425, and a third support body 426. The fifth gear 423 is arranged on one side of the fourth gear 422 and is in mesh with the fourth gear 422. The sixth gear 424 is arranged on the other side of the fourth gear 422 and is in mesh with the fourth gear 422. The fifth gear 423 and the sixth gear 424 are both in mesh with the third rack 425. The third rack 425 is connected with the third driving member 421. In order to improve the operation stability of the gear and the rack, the third support body 426 comprises a seventh cavity 426a, an eighth cavity 426b, a ninth cavity 426c, and a tenth cavity 426d. The third rack 425 is arranged in the seventh cavity 426a and can move in the seventh cavity 426a. The fourth gear 422 is rotatably arranged in the eighth cavity 426b. The fifth gear 423 is rotatably arranged in the ninth cavity 426c. The sixth gear 424 is rotatably arranged in the tenth cavity 426d. The third rotating body is specifically the fourth gear 422.

[0084] Continuing to refer to Figure 20 The third driving member 421 is fixed on one side of the third support body 426. The driving end of the third driving member 421 is connected with the second connecting member 205. The third rack 425 is connected on one side of the second connecting member 205, relative to the end of the driving member connected with the rack. In this embodiment, the rack is connected on one side of the driving member, which reduces the occupied space and makes the overall structure more compact.

[0085] Specifically, the third connecting part 412 at one end of the third folding plate 41 is connected with the fourth gear 422. The third connecting part 412 and the fourth gear 422 are jointly arranged in the eighth cavity 426b. See Figure 22 The fourth gear 422 is provided with a third groove 4220 for accommodating a workpiece.

[0086] See Figure 22 The fourth gear 422 is connected with the third connecting part 412 through the second connecting shaft 207. Specifically, the fourth gear 422 is provided with a third connecting hole 4221, which is in communication with the third groove 4220. The third connecting part 412 is provided with a fourth connecting hole 4121, which is in communication with the fourth groove 4120. The second connecting shaft 207 is arranged in the third connecting hole 4221 and the fourth connecting hole 4121.

[0087] See Figure 20 The third support body 426 comprises a third base 4261 and a third cover body 4262 connected with the third base 4261. The third base 4261 is provided with a concave cavity. The third cover body 4262 is at least partially arranged on the concave cavity. The concave cavity and the third cover body 4262 jointly form the seventh cavity 426a, the eighth cavity 426b, the ninth cavity 426c, and the tenth cavity 426d, which are in communication with each other.

[0088] Referring to Figure 19 , the second folding mechanism 4 comprises a first support frame 44, and the third folding plate 41 is rotationally connected with the first support frame 44, referring to Figure 16 and Figure 17 , the second lifting mechanism 5 comprises a first lifting driving member 51, a second lifting driving member 52 and a second support frame 53, the first lifting driving member 51 is connected with the second support frame 53, the first support frame 44 is connected with the driving side of the first lifting driving member 51, and the first support frame 44 and the third folding plate 41 are driven to ascend or descend by the first lifting driving member 51.

[0089] Referring to Figure 16 and Figure 17 , the labeling device comprises a rack 6, the rack 6 is fixed on a machine table 7, the second lifting driving member 52 is connected with the rack 6, the second support frame 53 is connected with the driving side of the second lifting driving member 52, and the second support frame 53, the first lifting driving member 51, the third folding plate 41 and the second suction plate 43 are driven to ascend or descend together by the second lifting driving member 52.

[0090] Referring to Figure 20 , the first support frame 44 comprises a first vertical plate 441, a horizontal plate 442 connected with the first vertical plate 441 perpendicularly, and a support plate 443 connected with one side of the first vertical plate 441 and one side of the horizontal plate 442, the first vertical plate 441 is connected with the driving side of the first lifting driving member 51. The third support body 426 is connected with the other side of the first vertical plate 441 and the other side of the horizontal plate 442, wherein the third connecting part 412 at the other end of the third folding plate 41 is rotationally arranged in the cavity of the support plate 443.

[0091] Referring to Figure 20 , the second support frame 53 comprises a magnetic plate 531 and a second vertical plate 532 connected with the magnetic plate 531 perpendicularly, the second vertical plate 532 is connected with the driving side of the second lifting driving member 52, the second suction plate 43 is connected with the magnetic plate 531, the magnetic plate 531 is magnetically connected with the carrier mechanism 1, so that the second folding mechanism 4 is in a stable state, and the folding accuracy is improved.

[0092] Referring to Figure 21 , the magnetic plate 531 comprises an outer frame 5311 and an inner plate part 5312 connected with the inner side of the outer frame 5311, the outer frame 5311 is a U-shaped structure, the outer frame 5311 is used to be connected with the carrier plate 11 of the carrier mechanism 1, and the second suction plate 43 is connected with the inner plate part 5312.

[0093] In this embodiment, the material of the magnetic plate 531 is magnet, and the materials of the first magnetic member 29, the second magnetic member 18 and the third magnetic member 202 are all magnet.

[0094] The working process of the labeling device is as follows: the label is placed on the first folding plate 21, the first suction plate 25 and the second folding plate 23 and is adsorbed, the workpiece is placed on the carrier plate 11 and the auxiliary plate 17, and the workpiece is at least partially placed on the label; the driving part 124 controls the driving end to extend outward, the pressure part 121 is driven by the connecting rod 122 to rotate around the support 123 to press the workpiece; then, the first driving part 221 drives the first rack 224 to move in the first cavity 225a, the first rack 224 drives the first gear 222 to rotate through the third gear 223, the first folding plate 21 rotates around the axis of the workpiece to fold the label for the first time; at this time, the limiting part 26 controls the limiting part 261 to extend outward, the second driving part 241 drives the second rack 243 to move in the fourth cavity 244a, the second rack 243 drives the second gear 242 to rotate until the first connecting part 201 abuts against the limiting part 261 to stop moving, so that the second folding plate 23 is folded by about 90°, and the label is first folded to form a crease, then the first driving part 221 controls the first folding plate 21 to reset, the limiting part 26 controls the limiting part 261 to retract, and the second driving part 241 controls the second folding plate 23 to continue to fold by about 90°, so that the second folding of the label is completed; then, the second lifting driving part 52 drives the second support frame 53, the first lifting driving part 51, the third folding plate 41 and the second suction plate 43 to jointly descend, so that the magnetic plate 531 of the second support frame 53 is magnetically connected with the carrier plate 11 of the bearing mechanism 1, the first lifting driving part 51 drives the third folding plate 41 and the second suction plate 43 to descend, and the second suction plate 43 adsorbs the label, then the first lifting mechanism 3 controls the first folding mechanism 2 to descend, so that the first folding plate 21, the first suction plate 25 and the second folding plate 23 are separated from the workpiece, the third driving part 421 drives the third rack 425 to move in the seventh cavity 426a, the third rack 425 drives the fourth gear 422 to rotate through the fifth gear 423 and the sixth gear 424, so that the third folding plate 41 rotates around the axis of the workpiece to fold the label for the third time. Figure 23 The label changes in the three folding processes.

[0095] In the embodiment, the first lifting driving part 51 is a avoiding driving part, when the second lifting driving part 52 controls the magnetic plate 531 of the second support frame 53 to be magnetically connected with the carrier plate 11 of the bearing mechanism 1, the first lifting driving part 51 is in the retracted state, so that the third folding plate 41 and the second suction plate 43 avoid the first folding mechanism 2, and after the magnetic plate 531 is assembled with the carrier plate 11, the first lifting driving part 51 controls the third folding plate 41 and the second suction plate 43 to descend again.

[0096] In the embodiment, the first groove 2220, the second groove 2120, the third groove 4220 and the fourth groove 4120 are U-shaped grooves, the first connecting part 212, the second connecting part 232, the third connecting part 412 and the suction plate connecting part 252 are disc structures, and the grooves all extend to the center of the disc structure, so that the cable of the workpiece can be located at the rotation center.

[0097] The label device provided by the utility model can realize twice folding of the label through the first folding mechanism 2, realize third-time folding of the label through the second folding mechanism 4, and finally paste the label on the workpiece through three-time folding; the first driving part 221, the second driving part 241 and the third driving part 421 all transmit power through a gear and a rack, so that the folding mechanism is compact in structure and stable in operation; the folding angle of the second folding plate 23 is adjusted through the limiting part 26, the folding state is controllable, the folding precision is higher, the movement track of the first folding plate 21, the second folding plate 23 and the third folding plate 41 fully covers the actual folding path of the label, the folding effect is uniform each time, and the system is more stable.

[0098] The above embodiment is only used for describing the utility model and is not used for limiting the technical scheme described in the utility model, and the understanding of the utility model should be based on the technical personnel in the technical field, although the utility model has been described in detail in the above embodiment, the technical personnel in the technical field should understand that the technical personnel in the technical field can still modify or replace the utility model, and all the technical schemes and improvements, which do not deviate from the spirit and scope of the utility model, should be covered in the claim range of the utility model.

Claims

1. A labelling apparatus characterised in that, The utility model relates to a label folding device, which comprises: a bearing mechanism (1) for placing a workpiece; and a first folding mechanism (2) movably connected with the bearing mechanism (1), the first folding mechanism (2) comprising a first folding plate (21), a first driving assembly (22) connected with the first folding plate (21), a second folding plate (23), a second driving assembly (24) connected with the second folding plate (23), and a first suction plate (25) arranged between the first folding plate (21) and the second folding plate (23), the first suction plate (25), the first folding plate (21) and the second folding plate (23) all being capable of adsorbing labels, the first driving assembly (22) being capable of driving the first folding plate (21) to rotate relative to one side of the first suction plate (25) so that the part adsorbed by the first folding plate (21) is folded towards the part adsorbed by the first suction plate (25), and the second driving assembly (24) being capable of driving the second folding plate (23) to rotate relative to the other side of the first suction plate (25) so that the part adsorbed by the second folding plate (23) is folded towards the folded part adsorbed by the first suction plate (25).

2. The labelling apparatus of claim 1, wherein The workpiece is arranged on one side of the first suction plate (25), the first driving assembly (22) is capable of driving the first folding plate (21) to rotate around the workpiece in a first rotation direction, and the second driving assembly (24) is capable of driving the second folding plate (23) to rotate around the side of the first suction plate (25) away from the workpiece in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction.

3. The labeling apparatus of claim 1 wherein, The first driving assembly (22) comprises a first driving member (221) and a first transmission assembly connected with the first driving member (221), and the first folding plate (21) is connected with a first rotating body in the first transmission assembly; The second driving assembly (24) comprises a second driving member (241) and a second transmission assembly connected with the second driving member (241), and the second folding plate (23) is connected with a second rotating body in the second transmission assembly.

4. The labelling apparatus of claim 3, wherein The first folding plate (21) comprises a first plate body (211) and first connecting portions (212) connected to both ends of the first plate body (211), the first connecting portion (212) at one end of the first folding plate (21) is connected with the first rotating body, the first rotating body is provided with a first groove (2220) for receiving the workpiece, and the first connecting portion (212) is provided with a second groove (2120) for receiving the workpiece; The second folding plate (23) comprises a second plate body (231) and second connecting portions (232) connected to both ends of the second plate body (231), the first suction plate (25) is provided with a suction plate connecting portion (252), the second rotating body is rotatably connected with the second connecting portion (232) at one end of the second folding plate (23) and the suction plate connecting portion (252) at the same time, and the first plate body (211) and the second plate body (231) are both provided with a plurality of suction holes (200).

5. The labelling apparatus of claim 4, wherein the first and second labelling stations are arranged to apply labels to the containers in a substantially continuous manner. The first plate body (211) is provided with a first concave surface (2111) on one side, and the first suction plate (25) is provided with a second concave surface (251) on one side, and the first concave surface (2111) and the second concave surface (251) are matched with the outer circumferential surface of the workpiece.

6. The labeling apparatus of claim 3 wherein, The first rotating body is a first gear (222), and the second rotating body is a second gear (242). The first transmission assembly comprises a first rack (224) and a third gear (223) driven to rotate by the first rack (224), and the third gear (223) is engaged with the first gear (222); and the second transmission assembly comprises a second rack (243) for driving the second gear (242) to rotate.

7. The labeling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The first folding mechanism (2) comprises a limiting piece (26) provided with a limiting portion (261), the limiting piece (26) controls the movement of the limiting portion (261) and limits the stroke of the second driving assembly (24), thereby controlling the folding angle of the second folding plate (23) to make the second folding plate (23) pre-fold and main-fold, and when the second folding plate (23) pre-folds, the first folding plate (21) is in a folded state.

8. The labeling apparatus of claim 1 wherein, The second folding plate (23) is connected with a cover plate (27) away from the first suction plate (25), and the cover plate (27) rotates synchronously with the second folding plate (23).

9. The labeling device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The cover plate (27) is connected with an elastic piece (204) away from the label, and the other end of the elastic piece (204) is connected with the first suction plate (25).

10. The labeling apparatus of claim 1 wherein, The bearing mechanism (1) comprises a carrier plate (11) and a pressing assembly (12) mounted on the carrier plate (11), the carrier plate (11) is provided with a first positioning groove (111) for accommodating the workpiece and a through opening (112) for accommodating the first folding mechanism (2), The pressing assembly (12) comprises a pressing piece (121), a connecting rod (122), a support (123) and a driving component (124), the first connecting portion of the pressing piece (121) is rotationally connected with the support (123), the second connecting portion of the pressing piece (121) is rotationally connected with the connecting rod (122), the connecting rod (122) is connected with the driving component (124), and the driving component (124) controls the rotation of the pressing piece (121) around the support (123) through the connecting rod (122) to press and hold the workpiece in the first positioning groove (111).

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